Posted by Racer on September 14, 2008, at 17:22:43
In reply to Re: Be careful what you wish for... » Racer, posted by Sigismund on September 14, 2008, at 15:51:11
> I'm not very familiar with these modern bands, but I do know what it is like to repeat myself without much appreciation from those close to me.
>The Pogues were an Irish semi-punk band from the 80s/90s. I didn't listen to this clip, but here's a link to one of their more familiar songs -- performed with the late, great Kirsty MacColl:
Fairytale of New York, live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAwK9juhhYAnd The Band Played Waltzing Matilda:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPFjToKuZQMBroad Majestic Shannon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuy-viF-7Yw
(A favorite of mine.)They also recorded some traditional Irish songs, and a few that sound as though they're traditional Irish songs... Irish Folk-Punk?
Buffy Ste Marie is/was a Native American folk singer from the 60s. Here are a couple of YouTube links for her:The Circle Game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0608QlhCYiQ
(Joni Mitchell was a phenomenal song-writer, but I was never impressed by her version of this song. I far prefer BSM's version.)Take My Hand For A While:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLYTY2G1sw&feature=relatedSoulful Shade of Blue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zCtmiEXGjc&feature=relatedI hope you -- or someone else reading -- enjoys something on that list...
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