Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem - Old Orange Flute

[SpawtAwnProductions]

Very funny wee song there, surprised I hadn't heard it till now. May not like the politics but damn great songs they do.

[walshy2866]

" was the old flute still whistling The Protestant Boys"

Old habits die hard as they say!!!

Cracking song and I never see it as a pro Proddy song, if you listen carefully its probably poking fun as us, still funny though!

[95Redsman]

@IndieAlpaca orange music isn't Irish, it's brit, and only played by bigot scum a chara

[Noddy1690]

This is a great song!

[MrMetalica11]

ta no one is as grand as us ira boys'

[chasman19651888]

for my good friend brian and his new wife,enjoy it brian ,u were never one for tims  n prods ,think this sums it up

[walshy2866]

Great version.

I think this is the FULL version, most Protestant singers take a line or two out.

Strangely its a song that appeals to both sides of the sad but still evident religious divide. 

[frogmeller]

Im not bitter im BLUE

[TheSchweeet]

Now that's some music!!!

[Seamus616]

cant beat an irish tune. dont care if its green or orange

[hardcorelegendns]

long live the auld orange flute

Northern Ireland #1.

[jonathanb014]

crackin tune

[RockyHater]

only bad fellas is the IRA... NO SURRENDER

[The6mick5]

orange ok wolfetone emmet,but never orange shite lodge.32 counties

[ligerpa]

see now were not all down with ye northern boys, we dont all hate,we just wont one land, we dont like across water more then ye, this from a connaught boy

[ligerpa]

now northern boys, see, we dont hate ye as much as ye think its just the bucks across the watter we dont like, and hate, we just wont a land once again, this a connaught lad

[carimacavan]

I remember this being sung regularly at home. Is it only in Ireland that people use the expression "s/he made the (instrument) really talk"? This song gives a whole new satirical meaning to that phrase that I never copped on to before!

[gerard1875]

I really like this song

BRO G

[irishjanet]

funny

[gerard1875]

Great song

Bro G

[dmcmillan88]

god bless the pope

[BestLoyalistMusic10]

the pope molestes children

[esoxexpress]

@BestLoyalistMusic10 molestes?

[BestLoyalistMusic10]

@esoxexpress why did i spell it wrong or somthing i dont care man lol

[TheDavie1688]

great song. I whistle it all the time, my dad used to sing it when I was wee. NO SURRENDER.

[sandinmyears]

I've not heard this song. I only the Moses Ri-tooral-I-ay version.

[slippy1968]

Classic

From a true loyalist who appreciates his music

[stucelt]

Hat's off to ye slippy (even though your still whislin the protestant boys) see guy's they aren't all hate,hate,hate

[IndieAlpaca]

@slippy1968 good man slippy! I'm half Irish catholic & half protestant, I appreciate all Irish music, Orange and Green! :)

[adamlnorniron]

RIP Big Liam, u were a legend and an inspiration to us all.

[Shades40]

The brothers were legends...........RIP

[josmcg]

But I really wanted to say, RIP Liam, your music will last forever.

[ballynafeighbluedog]

coatbridge = ner do wells

airdrie,=the land of milk and honey

[coatbridgebhoy1798]

coatbridge 2nd bat ira!

[rocker53zero]

No lol they are a folk group.

[fatherted101]

TO ALL ORANGEMEN / PROTESTANTS -- I dont at all mind you being protestant, its just the british aspect you tie along with orange culture; for example if you flew tri-colours on the twelth, i'd be marchcing along with ye's ;)

[birgidaledoofy]

not all protestants are orangemen, protestantism is a religion, orange order is a unionist organisation the reason it flies the flag of the union on the 12th is because it is showing support for the union.

[fatherted101]

The orange order is a grouping who march to celebrate the victory of a dutch protestant king. Orange is the representitive colour of the protestants, as is the green for catholics. Its the individual instituion; the orange order which maintains a loyalist view. What im trying to say is that protestantism/orangism, needn't be mutually inclusive with unionism. That orange culture should and must be accepted in a united and free ireland, that caters for ALL it's citizens.

[GingerSammy1690]

Well as British citizens remembering a British King's battle honours and the fact that the campaign was largely based around religion the two dont seperate too well. The Orange and Black Orders along with The Apprentice Bots of Derry" are discribed as "The Loyal Orders", loyal to the thrown, and they were set up to defend the Reformed Faith In Ireland in the 18th century. Today Protestants from every corner of the globe are together in a fraternal bond in a religious based Institution.

[asmodeon]

Why would they fly tri-colors on the twelfth? Orange Culture is steeped in Unionism, what you're saying is akin to asking Nationalist to fly Union Jacks

[fatherted101]

No, the logic in your example is poor. That would be the equivalent of unionists flying the tri-colour, what you immediately stated was that orange culture is tied with with the unionistic approach, the correct equivalent would be a catholic organisation flying the union flag. What i originally stated was that orange culture is purely religious; it celebrates the victory at the boyne of the protestant dutch king william. How they tied is probably that the protestant orange also support unionism

[asmodeon]

I disagree that Orange culture is purely religious, sure the Orange order is a protestant organization, but thats not all there is to the culture. There is a history of necessary support for the state to preserve themselves from the initial attacks made by that catholic Irish after the various plantations. Because of this loyalty the state was inherently more inclined to the protestant community to the detriment of the catholic, it caused a vicious cycle.

[asmodeon]

Protestants remain loyal to a state thats has overwhelmingly been good to them, and Catholics act disloyally to the same state because it has been discriminatory towards them. There are exceptions of course, but its a fact that the vast majority of protestants are unionist and the same goes for catholics being nationalist or republican.

[asmodeon]

Like it or not, the basis of much protestant culture in NI and abroad is thwarting catholic control, and regardless of the secular nature of the Republic it is seen as a form of catholic power. So what would be the point of a parade celebrating the Boyne, which is seen as having thwarted a catholic king, when symbols that are associated with Catholic Ireland (i.e. the tri-color) are being held aloft? In anycase I agree that this is a lovel song and I'll just shut up now and enjoy it.

[fatherted101]

You made strong points there, i'm attempting to say i'd welcome orange culture if a united ireland was to be established. Ill cease with the debating now and also enjoy the osng once more. I have much respect for you anyhow

[fatherted101]

Therefore they cannot entirely be mutually exclusive, for example the catholic unionist connor cruise o'brien, would never be a member in the orange institution, however a protestant republican may, as he is celebrating the victory of a protestant force. What im attempting to explain is that orange culture, could if necesary, be a part of a united ireland as it isn't entirely connected to any political belief.

[fatherted101]

However,  amongst all debates, beliefs and disagreements, i do appreciate catholic, republican, nationalists such as myself for example as well as many others and protestant unionists (which i guess yourself is, though i dont want to jump at anything) enjoying this fine and humorous song. As i said previously there is hope for us all mate, and that politics can be discarded over a good song, however temporary :P

Respect anyhow

[albertaforalbertans]

Ireland is a western democracy, the UK is a western democracy. In fact, the UK is socialist and the emerald Isle is conservative.

[Elevationary]

try the other way around.

[josmcg]

I hate to admit it, but it true, Britain is far more rightwing than Ireland. Fianna Fail and the PDs have fucked us up, and privatised everything, it's the way we're going after Nice and LIsbon, Reality Sucks the Big Lad.

Freedom is a state of mind, never a political reality.

[suburbansuperstar]

it is taking a hand at orange songs and it is a ornage song at let same time! but the singer is a Kerryman I think. 'he threw the blessed holy watther!!" NO SURRENDER!

[MinisterofWinter]

I always enjoyed this song very much.

I'm very open-minded on both sides. I have many catholic and protestant friends, most of which are open-minded themselves.

But, as for me, listening to a song called The Orange and the Green and you'll know where I stand.

[Duncoman]

If we see there as being two musical traditions in Ireland, they are greatly entwined. This is a nice version - though I prefer the one by The Dubliners (which you can find on here).

[fatherted101]

To be honest, irish music is usually a million times better; but ill be fair this is a fairly catchy tune, a very nice song.

There's hope for us all ent there! ;-)

[dieselpower112]

orange all the way

[tate247]

why is it so difficult for those in the irish Republic to enjoy our orange music and culture, much of what you see as traditional Irish music is actually orange music, perhaps if you ever truly desire a united Ireland you could begin my uniting culture before you unit geography. its always good to see my catholic friends watch me parade on the 12th July every year why cant the republic grow up a bit

[fatherted101]

Tate, with all due respect fella, would you start singing A Nation Once Again, Rifles of the IRA or Eireann Go Bragh? I'd say not. See no matter what side your on, the irish suffered british brutality for hundreds and hundreds of years so they wouldnt be so keen on singing british songs etc. However i have no problem at all with protestant people; Wolfe Tone, Emmet, Henry Joy Mckracken, Sam Maguire and many many more. Its just the british aspect which people dont approve of. Respect anyhow :)

[tate247]

so u only want build a country where everyone shaires your narrow vision of irshness, sounds very boring to me. i hope im never as small minded or pety as you

[fatherted101]

Oh Tate! I apologise for my previous ghastly comment! Of course, being irish in ireland is an outrageous concept; much less crazy than being british on a different land... My whole point from a month ago was that protestant people to me, are just as accepted as papists, just the british aspect, seen as the harsh treatment the native irish recieved on their own land from the british.

Once again, however, very catchy tune!

[TimewastersUK]

No facts have been distorted.

If they have, please highlight them exactly. This is the best rendition of the best protestant song I know of,

Well done lads. And thank you for not being biggoted. I like and admire your style.

[folwert]

Though i think these eire bastards distort the facts this is a good tune and they sing it well! I am surprised lol

[Redrowan2000]

oNE OF MY EARLY REMEMBRANCES OF tOM, LIAM PADDY AND TOM

[01ovon]

my favourite orange song. this has to be the best version ive ever heard! well done..orangeman

[bawsac]

My favourite orange song, and I'm, what you would call, a fenian. Good song.

[kprasdale]

this is a great old song and pretty every lock in anywhere in Eire would include the singing of The Old Orange flute regardless of creed or nationality. Its a great song and the Clancy Brothers are great singers, lets just enjoy it!

[WindyPoplars09]

I agree-- what a great song! What does it matter which side? Very clever lyrics. May I point out that it is Tommy Makem singing, the Clancys were there but this is a Tommy solo. He had such a rich, deep voice. I play Irish flute and I love this!

[augenblick7]

Nice. As a protestant with Irish and Scottish blood, I like it... nice cover, too.

[irishpride9999]

protestant spit.

[kermittoneill]

Quirky wee tune, me likey.

[drerfc]

NO SURRENDER Frank McCourt is a liar:)

[darrin42]

Grand old tune lol, Oragne or Not. its Folk! And I Give it, my thumbs up. Funny lil piece!

[SimonSDFB]

It is an orange song you prick, written by and orangeman, get over it.

[TARTANCAM]

no its not an orange song..its takin the mick out of the orange peeps..good song...ftp lol

[ajferet]

It IS an orange song, but it seems to be covered by a lot of regular Irish types

[Anaksbane2]

Thats cause underneath every fenian is a proddy trying to break out! LOl

[woodzie1873]

no surrender twas the old flute still playin the protestant boys too ra loo fuk yer pope

[weephil]

haha old king billy (and his twelve foot .....)we care bout him still ;)

did u know he was a homosexual and that the 12th was actually on the eleventh? lol

anyways great version by a great group. me and ma da listen to it often

thx for posting cos some idiot took it off ages ago :)

is a shame some idiots stil care bout things we`re all duty bound to forget and move on but there u go.

still is a gd tune (hides away) ;)

lol thx

[UlsterResistance08]

The argument that people put forward as 'proof' King William was a homosexual is that he appointed young men to high positions.

Hardily makes him a homo, does it?

[dante561]

I like the way people thumb him down even though he is right

[marchaldane]

The 12th wasn't on the 11th it was actually the 1st but due to us gaining 11 days on the run up to July with a new calender it is celebrated on the 12th and there's no evidence at all that king billy was a shirt lifter

[roddymccorley]

Grand song; favourite of mine way back before troubles put a different spin on things , but is it really an Orange song? Seems to contain 'comment upon' intolerance and bigotry across the board - from the pressure from 'the bhoys of the townland' causing Bob , fixings, wife etc to flee as well as the dreadful fate imposed by the 'council of priests' upon the ould flute itself.I'd say that if it was an Orangeman who wrote these lyrics, he was an enlightened one indulging in a bit of self-parody

[gerryarmstrong82]

There's more enlightened Orangemen about than you'd think. Great song.

[MrStruth]

In spite of the condemned Flutes fate as to be burnt at the stake as heretic, it continued to play the Protestant boys.

Brilliant song.

L.O.L 214

[roddymccorley]

indeed! and thanks be for that!given the abuse that the ould flute had suffered -uprooted from his homeplace; pegged in the blest howly wather and getting burnt at the stake - its grand to know that he was defiant to the end!

Best wishes to all at LOL 214

Erin go Brach!

[ballynafeighbluedog]

king billy ,what a guy

[ericberner]

"the boys of the place made some comment upon it" Iv'e been dying to hear that line again =)

[taysidedrummer]

ah there is nothing that sounds like that ole orange flute... with the lambeg drumlol.

good to here the "other sort playing" our songs lol.

maybe some of our bands mite wanna learn "ye bold fenian men"

toor a loo, toor a la... twas the ole flute still playing the protestant boys.

great song great singers.. pity they don't care much for ole king billy lol

Nothing im saying is in bitterness.

[yayforspooky]

I've heard a version of this that says,

"At a council of priests that was held the next day,

They decided to administer Auto de Fe"...

[MrStruth]

Auto de fe ... burned at the stake, you know ? like the Protestant martyrs were.

They couldnt know Heresy out of its head

so they bought bob another to play in its stead

so the old flute was doomed and its Faith Pathetic, branded and burned at the stake as Heretic, As the flames rose around it they heard a strange noise,

T'was the Old Flute still playing the Protestant boys ..

A classic song

[yayforspooky]

Oh yeah, I know, I just thought it was kind of clever of them.

[MrStruth]

You didnt and dont care for King Billy simply because he won us the freedom from Rome and oppresion thats enjoyed by all of all faiths, that treasure Religious liberty, A great old song and sung well all the same.

L.O.L 214

[ajferet]

hmm... i think people perhaps don't care for him because under English rule for hundreds of years, it was illegal to be an Irish catholic... or indeed a Protestant dissenter

[marchaldane]

bull shit ajferet, where do you get your info from?

[Tennents]

You do know the Pope supported King Billy against the Jacobites don't you?

[ballynafeighbluedog]

He supported King Billy against Louis of france.Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer still.

[NakedTripper]

you kind of have a point,James II was an autocratic tyrant although it is ironic that your "freedom from oppression" that you celebrate is often seen as a tool of oppression in itself, since native catholics were disenfranchised for centuries following the battle of the boyne....

[taysidedrummer]

We Need more ole orange flutes... lol.

No Surrender.. rattle the lambeg ta boyne water lol.

[w1taylor320]

this is quite a good version of the song, its good to see even an irish band can sing ulster songs, proving that no-one should be offended by a song whether loyalist, unionist, protestant, republican or catholic

[WindyPoplars09]

Tommy Makem was from Keady, Co. Armagh (he's the one singing) - no idea if he was protestant or catholic - the Clancys hailed from Carrick-on Suir in the republic. And it made no difference. Just a lively, funny song.

[fatherted101]

Makem was catholic, however its not religion of these people im concrened with at all; a christians a christian to be honest; its just britains history in Ireland which people dont like

[WindyPoplars09]

Believe me, after visiting there, both in the North and the Republic, I agree. I'm so angered by everything the British did to the Irish.

[hetrodoxly]

What did the British do to the Irish?

[rocker53zero]

The British nobility persicuted and murdered the Irish peasants in the same way as they murdered and persicuted the peasents from England, Scotland and Wales. Nobility did that sort of thing in those days to rule and steal land.

[hetrodoxly]

There was also Irish, Welsh & Scottish Nobility.

[beblue1]

ever heard of "murder without sin" you find out about that then talk of atrocities. I will give you a starter it was preists giving it the ok to kill babies in the womb of protestants,they said they could stick swords in pregnant prods & it would be murder without sin. thats why Cromwell went to ireland.

[rocker53zero]

Yes I agree. The Priests deserved good old Ollie.

[tate247]

you forget we choose to be british, we are not invaded we remain british because it is our democratic will

[pswaverley]

well done.

from all at

prince williams young defenders flute band

[mllntrs]

The really stink!

[lreland1]

Excellent version. Only ever heard the Dubs sing it. Thanks for posting.

[mllntrs]

They really stink, like your taste!

[Clemetsson]

Go to hell, maggot.

[bondie45]

Good story very enjoyable..