Used to see them everytime they played at the Dublinder and the 4 Ps; in DC we became friends with them and Robbie O’Connell . They once played this song on Veterans Day and there was not a dry eye in the crowd. .
after watching this and "The band played Waltzing Matilda", I have to listen to "All God's Creatures Have a Place in the Choir" to bring my spirits back up.
I'm a Canadian Soldier and even though this song refers to WWI. Till this day it still has meaning for all us Canadian Soldiers who are currently serve today. It reminds us of those who served before us and of those who are currently serving in theater.
@tombs009 I think it's safe to say that an troop who's half an education this song means something...french german, italian, british, scots, irish, turkish etc...
Eric Bogle wrote both of the anti-war songs being referred to, and were both about WWI. "No Man's Land" (Bogle's title) was recorded by others who changed the name to "Willie McBride" and "Greenfields of France." It was inspired by the huge military cemeteries in France. "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" has also been recorded by many other artists, and was about the "Battle of Souvla Bay" which was a massacre of the Aussies. Liam Clancy's versions are the best of both songs.
@dustysailor1 I've been to them a few times. It brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye everytime. All those white crosses make it the saddest place I've ever visited.
Fair enough, but the actual song you are referring to was The Green Fields Of Framce or Willie Mac Bride as the Fureys and others call it, at a concert he explained prior to the song. I could be wrong but he was inspired by the yearly march of the Oz soldiers on ANZAC Day in every Oz city which was established at the end of WW1after the Gallipoli campaign in particular and the dwindling numbers each year.
@golly22001 The song is actualy called "No Man's Land" (both Willie McBride and Green Fields Of France are alternative titles for the song which other people have adopted for it). It was inspired by Bogle's visit to war cemetries in northern France. The song which was inspired by the Anzac Day march etc was his "And The Band Played Waltzin Matilda"
Written by Eric Bogle, an Aussie (though originally from Scotland) about Aussie war experience, as he wrote The Band Played Waltzing matilda.. and The Cocky farmer, great Oz songwriter.
@golly22001 The song isn't written about Aussie war experience. Bogle wrote this song shortly after moving to Oz but he wrote it in Europe shortly after visiting one of the many military war graves there. It was about WWI in general. Waltzin Matilda was specifically about Aussie experience but this isn't
I haven't heard this in years, even though I was lucky enough to be introduced to the The Clancy Brothers good and early. Great band, easy to listen to because they sounded so good. Never cheesy - Irish pop-trad (or any pop-trad, for that matter) so often strays beyond the bounds of good taste. Liam's voice is extraordinary - so much soul without ever needing to break into a sweat.
I once fell into a discussion about war with my grandmother. One of Nanny's brothers had been gassed in France in WWI & died soon after coming home to Newfoundland. Her face lit up when she told me how her big brother would cajole & persuade their strict Dad--my great granddad, into letting Nanny go "to the dances." He would chaperone so she could go. She just adored him for it. Then my Nanny was in tears. She still pined for him after 50 years. This song always reminds me of Nanny that day.
My great Uncle John Feyma died in France in WWI but he is not buried there. They brought his body back and he's buried in his hometown Sandstone, Minnesota, USA.
to those arguing about the meaning behind this song, is not the beauty in music such as this, not merely the meaning the writer/performer holds, but also the meaning each of us as individuals take from the song. as the man I am, this song brings to me all those who have died in battle for whatever cause, if gives me faith in Humanity from reminding me that people are willing to die for a cause they feel is just, people with honour and courage, For others your meaning differs.
liam may you rest in peace , brothers and tommy thank you for the music for us who live abroad thanks a million. Have you no homes to go to which I heard in Castlebar Co Mayo many years ago Bridget Scott Scotland.
The total number of casualties in World War I, both military and civilian, was about 37 million: 16 million deaths and 21 million wounded. The total number of deaths includes 9.7 million military personnel and about 6.8 million civilians.
There's a gorgeous new version of this. Sung by a young woman - completely different take on it - sounds like she's singing into Willie McBride's ear. Have a look at Shaefri - The Green Fields of France.
First heard the Brothers & Tommy Makem in 1963 at St. Joe's College in Rensselaer Indiana and never missed their Chicago appearances. They will all be missed at least by me
And yes Bob Dylan him nd liam were friends, and weird enough only last week I was at a session in liams first house, lovely small cottage near a cliff edge in waterford, we had the guitars out nd played away into the early morning.. walking home watching the sun rise, was 1 of the better nights out .....
The futility of war is only surpassed by the futility or human reasoning to avoid it.......again, again, again.......again.......and again..there is nothing glorious about death; not even its purpose.....
The killing and the dying was all done in vain, for Willie McBride it's all happened again...... and again, and again, and again, and again........ and it is still happening. When will they ever learn, when will they ever, ever learn?
This is very good, but I've got to give Best Version honors to the Corries. Browne's voice is deeper and stronger than Clancy's. No offense intended here--just a personal opinion.
@endora60 , yeah fair comment about the Corries version , although im a big fan of Liams music i just feel The Fureys version is worth a mention for a contender for the top of the honours list
@howdofolks Have a listen to the Composers version and his opinion of the best version. Anyone who sing this ( to my knowledge) sings it with the emtion it deserves. According to Dylan this guy is good. How can I disagree?
Have a listen to "And The Band Sang Waltzing Matilda" and "Only 19"
@hibraisil . . The version we always hear is 1916,, so i can only imagine that it refers to the Easter Rising of 1916.. Of course it refers directly to the war in France,.. But at the same moment, Ireland rose against Englang, so perhaps the death of the Irish soliders in France was a waste, wheras in Ireland it served a purpose? Are the deaths of Irish in WWI recognised? Whereas they are in Ireland? 'They they beat the drums slowly?' It seems like a comparison is being made.. Just a thought
i love thios song becouse it may be my reletive, but that means nothing to the brave souls who laid down for us, if i could give anything back i would, im stuck just with memoreies and highlights of your brave times, god bless yer, thank you .
@1919dom The song isn't nothing to do with Ireland, the name Willie Mcbride was used for no other reason than rhyming with grave side, as said by the author Eric Bogle.
thanks, vlikavec for this, like how you introduced it , he was a master, been an fan for so damn long, RIP, you really made a difference in music, Liam
your a sad person , after all of your people died and sacfried thier lives for you still talk shit in the nagative bigotted bullshit when the of your people have embraced peace and eqaulity omang all. cop on you asshloe this is the 21st Century
I think that you are a misserable person who gets enjoyment out of talking horribly about some who has passed away. He was a true irish legend who truly revived great irish music. Why did you bother looking at this video if this is how you feel. Cop on and have some respect. Typical english person. Dont forget you invaded Ireland, India, Africa, American etc so keep your mouth shut and have a bit of respect for Liam.
Liam hated conflict, racism and discrimination anyway so what do you know?
Just realized what else this song reminds me of...1960's war protest songs. (There're also war protest songs that are from really long ago...much longer ago than the 1960's or even than 1916...like "Ye Jacobites By Name", by Robert Burns.)
"Our family's been here since the revolution!"
"Dad, our family came to America in 1916!"
"That's what I mean, the IRISH revolution!"
------------ The Dick Van Dyke Show (American television, 1960's)
This version mentions 1916 (year of the Easter rebellion/rising), so it's much newer than the original ballad or ballads that used a similar chorus. (Actually, I'm pretty sure that even the American cowboy song "The Streets of Laredo" is older than 1916. ^_~) From the lyrics, this is apparently a 20th century song based on much older songs which had similar words.
The Murphy's are great to have pints to. Liam, OTOH, is considered among the very greatest balladeers ever to have lived. Even Dylan called Liam the best he had ever heard. The Murphys are fun - Liam is an icon - just ask anyone over 30 who grew up in the NY - Ireland scene.
The sone of the man who compsedand performed this song died around 12 Hours before he was going to perform this song for the 1st time. He did perform this song live to memorate the death of his sone.
Eric Bogle wrote this song with the title of 'No Man's Land'. There are two versions of him singing it on youtube, check it out. Eric also wrote The Band Played Waltzing Matilda.
The lyric of this song, much like There Were Roses, The Town I Loved So Well, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda, The Good Reuben James and Boulavogue all take the tragedy of war, explain that those who choose war don't die and pose the question as to whether we will ever learn.
Unlike Finbar Furey (who I think is mostly to blame for all the wrongly worded versions of this song) Liam actually got almost all the words correct - ESPECIALLY the chorus!
Only wrong words I spotted were "dead heroes' in verse 1, which should be 'glorious fallen' & 'glass frame' in verse 2, which should be "glass pane'.
The title of course, as posted here is also wrong! The song as written and sung by Eric bogle, is called 'No Man's Land'.
He also says 'did they fire the rifles o'er you as they lowered you down" where it supposed to be "did they sound the death march as they lowered you down"... tho I like This version wayyy more than any other i've heard.
This title is incorrect...The Song is called Willie MxBride....but either way it is a beautiful version of the song sung by Liam Clancy...Thamk you for sharing your copy of it with me...
Englishman, Frenchman, American, German, Russian, Austrailan, Kiwi and Canuk.. We are brothers, the same hopes the same fears the same blood wet with tears. It's not each other we should hate but the leaders in our goverments who create our fate, It is them who have crippled or killed us and it is them we should fear the most.
Couple this song with Liam's (and many others) version of "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". We haven't stopped war, but these songs are incredibly vivid reminders of the cost. Will we ever learn?
I, for one, can't hold it against you for loving your own country. Hailing from America myself, I hope to at least partially dispel the 'dumb American' stereotype to you. Back to the subject, Germany can thank their fallen all they want and I won't find it particularly nasty or terrible. In WWII in particular, one has to remember that many of the men who died were swept up in the dreams of a madman; I wish well the spirits of such men, just as I would any.
Liam could get tears from a stone.
jgjgaja 1 month ago
First place I heard this- School assembly.
JMemski 2 months ago
What a singer -he was the world's greatest interpreter of how to sing a ballad or a rebel song.
bmck1956 3 months ago in playlist More videos from vlikavec 3
Liam had a voice like honey, the only other singer that equalled him is Luke, both were absolutely incomparable
patsyod 3 months ago
@patsyod I absolutely agree.
theloudhalo 1 month ago
Quality song
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Used to see them everytime they played at the Dublinder and the 4 Ps; in DC we became friends with them and Robbie O’Connell . They once played this song on Veterans Day and there was not a dry eye in the crowd. .
cbarsonfire 3 months ago
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cbarsonfire 3 months ago
Simply put, Liam Clancy sang some the most beautiful songs ever written, and did so magnificently!
OriettaBertiFan 4 months ago 5
To all the victims of 9/11 and the soldiers that continue to die.
jmanbloom 4 months ago
@jmanbloom Do those victims include the untold number of Iraqis and Afghans and Pakistanis and Somalis?
You know this is an anti war song-maybe the greatest ever done?
RPenta 2 months ago 3
Liam sings from his irish soul, and if you don't get it, you ain't Irish
mainer98 5 months ago 4
Simply brilliant! Best ever Ballad singer to come out of Ireland! RIP
ilenrover 5 months ago
after watching this and "The band played Waltzing Matilda", I have to listen to "All God's Creatures Have a Place in the Choir" to bring my spirits back up.
kapuoa 5 months ago 3
I'm a Canadian Soldier and even though this song refers to WWI. Till this day it still has meaning for all us Canadian Soldiers who are currently serve today. It reminds us of those who served before us and of those who are currently serving in theater.
tombs009 5 months ago
@tombs009 I think it's safe to say that an troop who's half an education this song means something...french german, italian, british, scots, irish, turkish etc...
GrigoriZhukov 5 months ago in playlist Feeling 3
Eric Bogle wrote both of the anti-war songs being referred to, and were both about WWI. "No Man's Land" (Bogle's title) was recorded by others who changed the name to "Willie McBride" and "Greenfields of France." It was inspired by the huge military cemeteries in France. "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" has also been recorded by many other artists, and was about the "Battle of Souvla Bay" which was a massacre of the Aussies. Liam Clancy's versions are the best of both songs.
flyingscot4 6 months ago 2
I went to those fields, don't want to do it again. Beutiful song and singer.
dustysailor1 6 months ago
@dustysailor1 I've been to them a few times. It brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye everytime. All those white crosses make it the saddest place I've ever visited.
Emilyismysunshine 2 months ago
Brillant great poet of our time, check my Makem songs out, cheers Ther Makem Folk Singer
TheMakemFolksinger 7 months ago
Fair enough, but the actual song you are referring to was The Green Fields Of Framce or Willie Mac Bride as the Fureys and others call it, at a concert he explained prior to the song. I could be wrong but he was inspired by the yearly march of the Oz soldiers on ANZAC Day in every Oz city which was established at the end of WW1after the Gallipoli campaign in particular and the dwindling numbers each year.
golly22001 7 months ago
@golly22001 The song is actualy called "No Man's Land" (both Willie McBride and Green Fields Of France are alternative titles for the song which other people have adopted for it). It was inspired by Bogle's visit to war cemetries in northern France. The song which was inspired by the Anzac Day march etc was his "And The Band Played Waltzin Matilda"
gaconnochie 7 months ago
Written by Eric Bogle, an Aussie (though originally from Scotland) about Aussie war experience, as he wrote The Band Played Waltzing matilda.. and The Cocky farmer, great Oz songwriter.
golly22001 7 months ago
@golly22001 The song isn't written about Aussie war experience. Bogle wrote this song shortly after moving to Oz but he wrote it in Europe shortly after visiting one of the many military war graves there. It was about WWI in general. Waltzin Matilda was specifically about Aussie experience but this isn't
gaconnochie 7 months ago
I haven't heard this in years, even though I was lucky enough to be introduced to the The Clancy Brothers good and early. Great band, easy to listen to because they sounded so good. Never cheesy - Irish pop-trad (or any pop-trad, for that matter) so often strays beyond the bounds of good taste. Liam's voice is extraordinary - so much soul without ever needing to break into a sweat.
reduct101 8 months ago
liam sings this differently
matthew22sow 9 months ago
I don't understand how some people mock this amazing man. Something tells me they're just jelous...
catsireland 9 months ago 7
I once fell into a discussion about war with my grandmother. One of Nanny's brothers had been gassed in France in WWI & died soon after coming home to Newfoundland. Her face lit up when she told me how her big brother would cajole & persuade their strict Dad--my great granddad, into letting Nanny go "to the dances." He would chaperone so she could go. She just adored him for it. Then my Nanny was in tears. She still pined for him after 50 years. This song always reminds me of Nanny that day.
mightymissk 9 months ago 2
@mightymissk
Really beautifully told. Thank you for sharing that.
marklethbridge55 9 months ago
@marklethbridge55 Thanks. You made my day.
mightymissk 9 months ago
what a voice. i grew up listening to the clancy brothers. great singers.
yougotme701 10 months ago
My great Uncle John Feyma died in France in WWI but he is not buried there. They brought his body back and he's buried in his hometown Sandstone, Minnesota, USA.
~OneKewpie~
OneKewpie 10 months ago
god rest him
seandebath 10 months ago
'The countless white crosses in mute witness they stand."
That line never ceases to give me chills.
hanshotfirst1138 1 year ago 2
I think that if angels can sing, they must sound like Liam Clancy.
hanshotfirst1138 1 year ago 11
@hanshotfirst1138 why would they sing, if they could stand with us and listen to the Clancys?? (and don't forget Tommy Makem)
gwcstudio 8 months ago
@gwcstudio Who can forget Tommy Makem?
ravenofno 7 months ago 2
@hanshotfirst1138 of course if their was more than one the other would probably sound like Tommy Makem
disneydanny2 2 months ago
@hanshotfirst1138 He's probably giving them lessons now! That's why God called him.
Horsemarine100 1 month ago
to those arguing about the meaning behind this song, is not the beauty in music such as this, not merely the meaning the writer/performer holds, but also the meaning each of us as individuals take from the song. as the man I am, this song brings to me all those who have died in battle for whatever cause, if gives me faith in Humanity from reminding me that people are willing to die for a cause they feel is just, people with honour and courage, For others your meaning differs.
nengidotharu 1 year ago
did they dead?
Tekkenfreek234 1 year ago
Liam had the ability to tear us from this world of comfort and make the past so real. He sang as though he cared.
Cistilisator 1 year ago
RIP, Liam.
AnCraobh 1 year ago
Liam Clancy.. legendary irish man, pride of tipperary
teee2 1 year ago
liam may you rest in peace , brothers and tommy thank you for the music for us who live abroad thanks a million. Have you no homes to go to which I heard in Castlebar Co Mayo many years ago Bridget Scott Scotland.
scotdea 1 year ago
The total number of casualties in World War I, both military and civilian, was about 37 million: 16 million deaths and 21 million wounded. The total number of deaths includes 9.7 million military personnel and about 6.8 million civilians.
creativeplanetjanet 1 year ago
He is so good that you tend not to notice, I didn't notice until he was gone, never forgotten.
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There's a gorgeous new version of this. Sung by a young woman - completely different take on it - sounds like she's singing into Willie McBride's ear. Have a look at Shaefri - The Green Fields of France.
SuperListener123 1 year ago
This song was played at my school in assembly.
olciademoncia 1 year ago
First heard the Brothers & Tommy Makem in 1963 at St. Joe's College in Rensselaer Indiana and never missed their Chicago appearances. They will all be missed at least by me
xxbrutherxx 1 year ago
On of the best songs ever made
jimboy11672 1 year ago 3
It takes a much stronger man than I to sing this aloud, let alone be able to do it in front of a crowd. :(
KayEnDub 1 year ago
And yes Bob Dylan him nd liam were friends, and weird enough only last week I was at a session in liams first house, lovely small cottage near a cliff edge in waterford, we had the guitars out nd played away into the early morning.. walking home watching the sun rise, was 1 of the better nights out .....
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Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
kllygrg 1 year ago
liam, pure legend
videokid450 1 year ago
@videokid450 says it all
maidenrulz73 1 year ago
did you really beleive this war would end wars?
nbim72 1 year ago
a beautiful song about the futility of war r.i.p. all our brave soldiers from all sides (all someones sons or fathers)
raysrsharp1690 1 year ago
who is dylan?
gibbycelti 1 year ago
Beautiful! This song moves me. Liam sings it as only he can
Tessietots 1 year ago 2
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Tessietots 1 year ago
The futility of war is only surpassed by the futility or human reasoning to avoid it.......again, again, again.......again.......and again..there is nothing glorious about death; not even its purpose.....
daniellestarkes29 1 year ago
The killing and the dying was all done in vain, for Willie McBride it's all happened again...... and again, and again, and again, and again........ and it is still happening. When will they ever learn, when will they ever, ever learn?
freddodaw 1 year ago
Liam Clancy, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Strugeonking 1 year ago
flippin deadly
MrJohns42 1 year ago
Love it, so good!!
floodma2 1 year ago
majic
Shug52 1 year ago
I think this is the greatest tribute ever written to Our fallen Brethern.
Thanks again Liam, rest in peace Brother.
FreiMarienburg 1 year ago
Dylan once said Liam was the best ballad singer ever.
This means that Liam was the best ballad singer ever.
orphangun 1 year ago 84
@orphangun Dylan as in Bob Dylan?
Disneydanny 1 year ago
@orphangun If he's good enough for Dylan, he's more than good enough for me.
hanshotfirst1138 1 year ago
@orphangun I'm darned if you're not right. Liam is.
gwcstudio 8 months ago
@orphangun Forgive me, but Liam Clancy needs none of Dylan's egotistical asshattery. Liam was a hundred times the man Dylan could dream of being.
pedonbio 8 months ago 2
@pedonbio I agree.....Dylan was simply adequate. Liam has heart.
ravenofno 7 months ago
@orphangun Dylan at least got that right...
tubahead16 7 months ago
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@orphangun Dylan at least got that right...
tubahead16 7 months ago
@orphangun luke kelly is just as good
killianwantsyou 4 months ago
@orphangun ... a strong and perhaps justified claim but do keep in mind that Dylan was at the time- consuming 2 kilos of hash a day.
Tommyfazz 4 months ago
Super ! Übrigens gibt es von Hannes Wader eine deutsche Version : Es ist an der Zeit aus dem Album "Blick zurück" (1992)
THX for Sharing
Dylansoul 1 year ago
This is very good, but I've got to give Best Version honors to the Corries. Browne's voice is deeper and stronger than Clancy's. No offense intended here--just a personal opinion.
endora60 1 year ago
@endora60 , yeah fair comment about the Corries version , although im a big fan of Liams music i just feel The Fureys version is worth a mention for a contender for the top of the honours list
howdofolks 1 year ago 3
@howdofolks Have a listen to the Composers version and his opinion of the best version. Anyone who sing this ( to my knowledge) sings it with the emtion it deserves. According to Dylan this guy is good. How can I disagree?
Have a listen to "And The Band Sang Waltzing Matilda" and "Only 19"
357HFC 1 year ago
@hibraisil . . The version we always hear is 1916,, so i can only imagine that it refers to the Easter Rising of 1916.. Of course it refers directly to the war in France,.. But at the same moment, Ireland rose against Englang, so perhaps the death of the Irish soliders in France was a waste, wheras in Ireland it served a purpose? Are the deaths of Irish in WWI recognised? Whereas they are in Ireland? 'They they beat the drums slowly?' It seems like a comparison is being made.. Just a thought
MrVoodoochild13 1 year ago 3
@MrVoodoochild13
this song has nothing to do with the Easter Rising,it is a song written by a Scot about a Scot ..
corkie1005 1 year ago 5
The countless white crosses in mute witness stand to mans blind indifference to his fellow man.
So true.. so sad.
bobafettucini 1 year ago 2
good song wonder how long till ww3
sokodimero 1 year ago 2
Quite excellent.
CheesemanXCV 1 year ago
Best Irish Singer EVER!!!
andrewcon863 1 year ago 23
nobody could sing a song like him
fiddlenut24 1 year ago 2
@andrewcon863
I think Luke Kelly takes the honour of the greatest Irish singer ever.
nerdkiller75 1 year ago 3
@nerdkiller75 - youtube.com/watch?v=6EwaNYzVdFs
sandinmyears1 1 year ago
@nerdkiller75 Have to kindly disagree.. Paddy reillys the one for me
yiddos1971 1 year ago
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Everyone has their own favourite. Paddy was fantastic though. Great story teller.
nerdkiller75 8 months ago
tonight i cryed..... i so miss home thank you Liam. Michael Bangkok....
MrErrigal 1 year ago 4
Why is he using 1915 instead of 1916? It's obviously not an accent so what's the relevance of it?
Stoopchow 2 years ago 2
@Stoopchow if you listen to outhers songs most will change a few things within the song, its the folk process
orckiller91 1 year ago
1915 was the original year the song had. 1916 was created when the Irish got a hold of it in remembrance of the Fenian Rising of 1916.
Lepper36 1 year ago
@Stoopchow ww1 was on in 1915. Anyone's guess as to which battle it refers to..maybe Suvla.
hibraisil 1 year ago
@hibraisil Eric Bogle ( the writer ) was referring to the Battle of the Somme, hibraisil. His original version stated 1916 instead of 1915.
Rikki0 1 year ago
ah. Well now I know. I still think Liam's version is the best I've heard. I can't listen to it without choking up.
hibraisil 1 year ago
thank you,,,
mattshep29 2 years ago 2
ain't war a bitch baby !!
willgonow 2 years ago 2
i listened to it 10 times in a row! great
jxn9988 2 years ago 4
i love thios song becouse it may be my reletive, but that means nothing to the brave souls who laid down for us, if i could give anything back i would, im stuck just with memoreies and highlights of your brave times, god bless yer, thank you .
mcbride7676 2 years ago 2
my favorite version of this song
PLCJockey 2 years ago
I had no idea he had died until today. I will miss him as I would a good friend. Godspeed, Liam.
t800rad2 2 years ago
is it just me or was not enough of a deal made of his death?? I didn't hear for ages either. a national treasure.
Frankieireland 2 years ago 5
R.I.P. Liam.
shelovestosail 2 years ago
Just realize that the lyrics of this song would go perfectly sung to the tune of Clancy's "Patriot Game"
Tlax13 2 years ago
This song is about a fella who fought with england in WW1, the patriot game is a republican ballad in honer of an IRA man fighting the english
1919dom 2 years ago
@1919dom The song isn't nothing to do with Ireland, the name Willie Mcbride was used for no other reason than rhyming with grave side, as said by the author Eric Bogle.
hetrodoxly 2 years ago
@Tlax13 Surely you mean Dominic Behan's "Patriot Game"?
SullivanNiall 2 years ago
@SullivanNiall yes
Tlax13 2 years ago
R.I.P fallin hero
bickiej 2 years ago 2
This wonderful song was sung at Liam's graveside after a rainbow appeared.
syllogism314 2 years ago 4
REST IN PEACE LIAM
momotha3 2 years ago 4
Thanks Liam for all the great songs, and being a influence to so many. RIP
mancinspace 2 years ago 3
Goodbye my old friend,i,ll see ya soon.from an old fart of an
Ulsterman,
SLAINTE
karmapeach 2 years ago
thanks, vlikavec for this, like how you introduced it , he was a master, been an fan for so damn long, RIP, you really made a difference in music, Liam
fubarcat50 2 years ago
RIP Liam
skeetabix36 2 years ago
cronaím thú
historynw 2 years ago
There'll be one hell of a reunion up in heaven.RIP Liam Clancy.
irishmusicfan52 2 years ago 2
RIP Liam
Niallbl89 2 years ago
God Blee Liam - Rest in Peace and thank you for 48 years entertainment
tazman745 2 years ago
May the sun always shine and the wind be always at your back Liam.
boils2 2 years ago 2
A true Irish legend...one that will never be forgotten..many thanks for leaving so many wonderful renditions
ratical089 2 years ago
all the best liamo. take care me auld flower. talk soon.
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now you'r in hell u can blow bobbys dick
NO SURRENDER
you've made my day u rebel hure
peter1886 2 years ago
your a sad person , after all of your people died and sacfried thier lives for you still talk shit in the nagative bigotted bullshit when the of your people have embraced peace and eqaulity omang all. cop on you asshloe this is the 21st Century
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MadAl0 2 years ago
I think that you are a misserable person who gets enjoyment out of talking horribly about some who has passed away. He was a true irish legend who truly revived great irish music. Why did you bother looking at this video if this is how you feel. Cop on and have some respect. Typical english person. Dont forget you invaded Ireland, India, Africa, American etc so keep your mouth shut and have a bit of respect for Liam.
Liam hated conflict, racism and discrimination anyway so what do you know?
MadAl0 2 years ago 2
R.I.P Liam Clancy ..Music Legend xxx
Roxayyxx 2 years ago
Good night, Liam. Sleep well.
anto o'r
imaall 2 years ago
R.I.P Liam
TomBarry192I 2 years ago
R.I.P. The Man who brought Irish folk music to the world.
MEN IN SWEATERS FOREVER
jonfishy 2 years ago
And so say all of us
chewbacka3210 2 years ago
Liam, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam, God bless you man....RIP.
kiesersousa 2 years ago 2
Rest in Peace Liam Clancey, great song
stevesteve55 2 years ago
love it!
uncleseano 2 years ago
Sorry, much as I love Liam, Finbar Furey sings this one with a great sense of feeling
patsyod 2 years ago
Just realized what else this song reminds me of...1960's war protest songs. (There're also war protest songs that are from really long ago...much longer ago than the 1960's or even than 1916...like "Ye Jacobites By Name", by Robert Burns.)
"Our family's been here since the revolution!"
"Dad, our family came to America in 1916!"
"That's what I mean, the IRISH revolution!"
------------ The Dick Van Dyke Show (American television, 1960's)
=^__^=
KittyStarlight 2 years ago 3
This version mentions 1916 (year of the Easter rebellion/rising), so it's much newer than the original ballad or ballads that used a similar chorus. (Actually, I'm pretty sure that even the American cowboy song "The Streets of Laredo" is older than 1916. ^_~) From the lyrics, this is apparently a 20th century song based on much older songs which had similar words.
KittyStarlight 2 years ago
Hmmm. Obviously, based on the same Scottish ballad(s) that "The Streets of Laredo" is based on.
("Then beat the drum slowly and play the fife lowly,
And play the dead march as they carry me along.
Take me to the green valley and lay the sod o'er me,
For I'm a poor cowboy and I know I've done wrong."
---------- "The Streets of Laredo")
(And no, "Flowers of the Forest" isn't [usually] this tune. He does mention "Flowers of the Forest" in the chorus of this, though.)
KittyStarlight 2 years ago
Seems that every version of "Green Fields of France" is slightly different .. but each one is beautiful ; )
wimpous 2 years ago
Same tune as Flowers of the Forest, The Bold Fenian men, and The dying Cowboy, and others no doubt.
rathcelt 2 years ago
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fuck sake why do so many muppets try to take this song off.....who ever u are ur a muppet and u can sing.....get lost
nicecreamguy 2 years ago
dropkick murphys do a great version of this song!!!!!
eaglesblood1 2 years ago
na its def called green fields of france
camy2529 2 years ago
where can i download this song?
321kapow 2 years ago
No Man's Land by Eric Bogle
minnes0 2 years ago 2
fail with the lyrics matching the video
321kapow 2 years ago
This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes
togashiayame 2 years ago
This is a good version but The Corries' version is better and more gentle.
kldudmp 2 years ago
im sorry to say but there is no better than the clancy brothers
billyf26 2 years ago
great song cant help pulling out my tin whistle and playing along come on connaught galway and ireland
stri889 2 years ago
at least get the words right crap song coming from your mouth!!!!!
letitbethisone 2 years ago
It's called interpetation and performance. The words being argued here are trivial at best.
ammiralowling 2 years ago
Legend.
McConnellough 2 years ago
The Murphy's are great to have pints to. Liam, OTOH, is considered among the very greatest balladeers ever to have lived. Even Dylan called Liam the best he had ever heard. The Murphys are fun - Liam is an icon - just ask anyone over 30 who grew up in the NY - Ireland scene.
lpooltom 2 years ago
The sone of the man who compsedand performed this song died around 12 Hours before he was going to perform this song for the 1st time. He did perform this song live to memorate the death of his sone.
antob959 2 years ago
Are you talking about Eric Bogle who wrote this song??
goldenacacia 2 years ago
Where did you get this information? Bogle wrote the song after visiting the war cemeteries in Northern France.
kipperhouse 2 years ago
Eric Bogle wrote this song with the title of 'No Man's Land'. There are two versions of him singing it on youtube, check it out. Eric also wrote The Band Played Waltzing Matilda.
goldenacacia 2 years ago
The lyric of this song, much like There Were Roses, The Town I Loved So Well, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda, The Good Reuben James and Boulavogue all take the tragedy of war, explain that those who choose war don't die and pose the question as to whether we will ever learn.
johnluff2sail60 2 years ago
Great version But Please correct the lyrics and at the very least ther chorous!
stuartbeaton 2 years ago
Unlike Finbar Furey (who I think is mostly to blame for all the wrongly worded versions of this song) Liam actually got almost all the words correct - ESPECIALLY the chorus!
Only wrong words I spotted were "dead heroes' in verse 1, which should be 'glorious fallen' & 'glass frame' in verse 2, which should be "glass pane'.
The title of course, as posted here is also wrong! The song as written and sung by Eric bogle, is called 'No Man's Land'.
Listen to the original sometime.
MustangAliFerSure 2 years ago
He also says 'did they fire the rifles o'er you as they lowered you down" where it supposed to be "did they sound the death march as they lowered you down"... tho I like This version wayyy more than any other i've heard.
uglee555 2 years ago
should also be.
but here in this graveyard it's still No Man's land,
the countless white crosses in mute witness stand, to mans blind indifference to his fellow man ...etc.
This has more meaning and is as writen by Eric Bogle. composer
miker74 2 years ago
isnt this song called the flowers of the forest?
321kapow 2 years ago
No Man's Land
minnes0 2 years ago
No, that's a Scottish pipe tune.
yunkah95 2 years ago
This title is incorrect...The Song is called Willie MxBride....but either way it is a beautiful version of the song sung by Liam Clancy...Thamk you for sharing your copy of it with me...
ALICURIO 2 years ago
Actually the song's CORRECT name as written by Eric Bogle.
pwood73 2 years ago
With all the loss of young life and smashed dreams of WW1 you think that some lessons would have been learned
Great song beautifully sung
cuzinkevin 2 years ago
Englishman, Frenchman, American, German, Russian, Austrailan, Kiwi and Canuk.. We are brothers, the same hopes the same fears the same blood wet with tears. It's not each other we should hate but the leaders in our goverments who create our fate, It is them who have crippled or killed us and it is them we should fear the most.
jasta9 2 years ago 7
Couple this song with Liam's (and many others) version of "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". We haven't stopped war, but these songs are incredibly vivid reminders of the cost. Will we ever learn?
sjbaldwin11 2 years ago
Hey all, i'm german
i want to know sth. important for me
ok: do you find it bad, oder terrible oder sth. like that if we germans thank all the brave men who fought for germany in history?
can you understand or not??
thank you all
RennickeWehrmacht91 2 years ago
I, for one, can't hold it against you for loving your own country. Hailing from America myself, I hope to at least partially dispel the 'dumb American' stereotype to you. Back to the subject, Germany can thank their fallen all they want and I won't find it particularly nasty or terrible. In WWII in particular, one has to remember that many of the men who died were swept up in the dreams of a madman; I wish well the spirits of such men, just as I would any.
metalkirby777 2 years ago