Green Fields of France-Clancy Brothers & Robbie O'Connell

[mjk450]

the songs called no mans land and waswritten by eric bogle a scottish Australian ,who said the introduction to the song was bullshit and he wrote the song some months later back in scotland

[DUB1ification]

its brilliant the way he explains the origins of the song

[peter1886]

shite version

[rmm413c]

What a great song to sing on Veteran's/Armistice/Remembranc­e Day November 11, 1988.

I wonder why Paddy had the bodhran? Did he just want to try something new or did they especially want him to be able to sing on the chorus? Or, perhaps, Bobby just wanted to play the harmonica for whatever reason. I personally like Paddy's harmonica playing better than Bobby's (Bobby's has excessive vibrato in my opinion).

[Mudguaard]

Written by Eric Bogle

[Aminator77]

Love The brothers and Makem but Fureys version gets me everytime..

[sandinmyears1]

@Aminator77 - and Martin Furey (next generation of the Fureys) does an excellent job singing this with The High Kings.

[kryton73080]

Where can I find this cd at?

[kayjay83]

this is early clancy bros - no liam (too young) and no tommy ( tryin to be an actor)

and my rule is no one gets 2 videos - but you are the exception love of my life

[theconman18]

@kayjay83 No, this is much later in their career, 1988, after Liam and Tommy Makem had left the original 1960s Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem group and formed their own duo, Makem and Clancy, during the 70s and 80s.

[Shaneabu]

what was the name of this concert? I would like to get a copy for my da

[Shug52]

can't find better

[ceolnaghra]

Tom Clancy, jase lads I never knew he had such a powerful voice!

[meckoat]

Eric Bogle, the Clancys.

[kipperhouse]

I saw the composer, Eric Bogle, in concert last night. The song was definitely called "No Man's Land", although as Eric himself says, "Who cares what it's called so long as people sing it?"

There was hardly a dry eye in the house when he sang this one. Catch him if you can, he's doing his final tour of the UK this Summer.

Personally, I prefer Eric's softer, gentler version of the song, It's all down to personal taste.

[dundeejock]

Great version of one of my all-time favourite songs

In fact second best version I've heard-not as powerful as the classic Men They Couldn't Hang recording

[corkie1005]

Eric Bogle song ........a Scot

[celtmick]

Australian

[IrishandFolkmusic]

Well Eric is Scottish ain't he? but htink he lives in Australia now!

[jesscheckin]

From Wikipedia: Search "Eric Bogle" ........Another of his best-known songs, "No Man's Land", is also World War I-themed. This song is commonly known as "The Green Fields of France", a title it was first given by The Fureys, and which has subsequently been used in a lot of further cover versions. The song refers to the traditional Scottish song "Flowers of the Forest" being played over the grave of a World War I soldier.

Thank You for posting this "theconman18"Willie McBride" - I wonder why

[zwrdl]

You can see Liam singing it on YouTube.

Search for Liam Clancy - Green Fields Of France.

The song has three names: the original was called "No Man's Land," and subsequent appelations were "Willie McBride" and "Green Fields of France." It was written by a Scotsman, actually, and you can see him singing it if you search on YouTube for No Man's Land Eric Bogle.

[EddieDillon110]

It's called what the title says

[keatingathome]

nope its really not i have the album, and it says willie mcbribe,

[keatingathome]

no its not, i have the album. its willie mcbribe

[sammcc102]

it has been called both

[keatingathome]

this song aint called green fields of france, its called willie mcbribe/

[DaraghPhelan]

It is titled either "Willie McBride" or "The Green Fields Of France"

[caledoniangeezer]

Brian Bogle wrote the song, it was called The Green Fields Of France, but if you prefer Willie McBride, then why argue about it?

The sntiment is what matters, that the young of any country should have to die in wars because of the political ambitions of their elders.

[roybuckleytv]

The Song is called The Green Fields of France and was written by Eric Bogle.

[rossmcl177]

Bogle's name for it is 'No Mans Land'. He is very clear on this point.

[ellisatc]

That my friends was beautiful and moving. I've heard several versions of this song and I have to agree that Tom owns it. Made my eye's a little glossy...

[TommyPM]

I agree, this is definitely Tom's song, he sings it with so much emotion.

[DaraghPhelan]

What other songs are from this great concert Conor?

[theconman18]

There are 18 in all, plus an interview with Tom. I'll surprise ya! :)

[DaraghPhelan]

Oh fantastic! thanks alot its amazing to see, whats interesting is Paddy and Bobby has swapped instruments lol!

[shakeymcfly]

Tom owns this song. Liam's is pale in comparison.

[sammcc102]

never heard liam sing this i dont think he did are sure your not thinking of waltzing matilda

[DaraghPhelan]

Yes Liam did sing willie mcbride, in his makem and clancy album, "Collection"

[albertmooney]

First time I heard Tom sing this and he was great!...but I still think Liam does it better. Tom's song is Rising of the Moon, Mick McBride