The Green fields of France

[sabradan]

It was written about a young Ulsterman (So, Northern Irish, so Irish but loyal to King and Country) about a young man named William McBride who fought and died in the 36th Ulster Division.

[hetrodoxly]

@sabradan

Eric's gone on record saying the soldier has no nationality, it was used to rhyme with graveside.

[classican]

Thank you Antonella, it is very much appreciated.

[mike03a3]

Excellent rendition - I agree that it's better than many of the covers I've heard.

[classican]

Thank you.

[jammyw2k8]

very good man

[classican]

Thank you.

[classican]

Cheers, I appreciate it. It's written a Scot Eric Bogle who I believe emigrated to Australia.

[classican]

Thank you again Antonella, I appreciate your comments.

[cheesycal]

brill

[classican]

Thank you very much.

[rockerstar101]

I first heard this song 2 years ago, My English Teaher sang it to us using his guitar and it's stook in my mind ever since. An exallent song!

[Cliffbrock]

Man you did a nice job on this song. 5 stars.

[DaughterxOFxDarkness]

This is my fave song1 =D

Thats fantstic!!!

Only prob i was humming it alnight, cdnt get to sleep, was singign long tho! lol

great!!

[steve1darts2000]

can you do carrickfergus

[Ottawarocket]

Wonderful job on this Eric Bogle song.

Peace

Rocket

[rlisias]

60.000 casualties?! A bad record I must say... Liked your rendition, my friend:) Are you sure you live in Ireland? I'm thinking you live at Santa's house:)

[classican]

Thanks Jerry, much appreciated.

[Johnfern99]

Great song and performance! I wandered through an old cemetary once with dates that were back in the 1800's, and always wondered about the lives lived so long ago.

Five stars!

[classican]

Thanks John, you and your family have a happy new year.

[jayrbee60]

Wow, an excellent version!

[classican]

Too Kind my friend, have a great New Year.

[ivmar1]

sorry i would say travel from france to england of course merry christmas and happy new tear!

[classican]

Thank you, Happy New Year to you my friend.

[ivmar1]

I travel trough space from france to ireland i think musician have to learn about you and your lovely music thanks a lot!

[dmio2]

nicely done. emotional song. reminds me of reading 'the guns of august'

[classican]

Cheers, Happy New Year to you.

[classican]

Thanks MD, your new video is excellent by the way.

[clattybrown]

excellent, the feilds are actually white at the moment here my friend

brilliant song, well sang and felt

[classican]

Thanks James. Hope you're having a great Christmas.

[classican]

Thanks Ed, I think you should do this one.

[heidebretagne]

Great song, sad but true!

[classican]

Thank you Bettina, much appreciated.

[patman2112]

You have touched our Irish souls with your music! 5 stars to you and Never forget Easter 1916!

[classican]

Thanks Pat and Nic, didn't realise you had Irish blood.

[dingues]

Good job. Reminds me of the last scene of Blackadder. Except not funny.

[classican]

Thanks David

I'm curious though, how does it remind you of Blackadder lol? Do I look like Mr Bean perhaps?

[dingues]

Unfortunately for Mr. Bean (and Mrs. Bean), that wouldn't be much of a compliment. Actually, it's because of them gathering in the trench talking about the big push and Baldricks cunning plan to avoid it. And then they go over the top and.... That's the not funny part.

[classican]

Aha! I forgot about that series, I was thinking of the early ones hence my confusion.

Thank you for responding.

[EagleJonesMcBride]

Great song say no more.

[classican]

Cheers.

[mguntepe]

Super no other word, excellent song.*****

[classican]

Thank you again my friend, I do appreciate it.

[classican]

Cheers Andy you are as always too kind.

[mmcs122]

My dad sings this one, I've always liked it. Great song choice, and you've done a wonderful version here, Pete. *****

[classican]

It's about time Bill put another one up don't you think?

Thanks Molly, loved your latest video's especially the Letter home one ......and YOU SMILED lol.

[mmcs122]

Oh, dang...thought I'd edited that out. ;)

[classican]

Are you sure that's how you spell dang? LOL

[mmcs122]

Geez...I misspell ONE word, and never hear the end of it....and yet you refuse to see the many errors in my musical performances! lol

[babs2002ukus]

honestly my friend, this was brilliant my grandparents are Irish and this was there favorite song

faved, just brilliant mate :)

-Clint

[classican]

Cheers Clint, much appreciated.