The Patriot Game, written by Dominic Behan and sung by Liam Clancy.
The song tells the story of Fergal O'Hanlon, a 1950's IRA Volunteer from Ballybay, County Monaghan, who achieved fame for taking part in an attack on Brookeborough Royal Ulster Constabulary barracks in County Fermanagh on 1 January 1957. O'Hanlon was killed in the attack at the age of 20. This incident took place during the IRA's "Border Campaign" (1956 - 1962). from "thevillagerake"s channel.
@pantslizard Yep. Brendan Behan's brother. Bob "Shyster" Dylan was afraid to run into him in London, on account of him stealing the song from Dominic.
Come all you young hippies And list while I sing For the love of heroin is a terrible thing It banishes morality With the speed of a flame And makes you part of the addiction game My name is Bob Dylan And Hibbing I come I lived with Ray Gooch in 1961 He turned on to dugi and racism too He made forget that I was a Jew
Got one for you man.
The Patriot Game, written by Dominic Behan and sung by Liam Clancy.
The song tells the story of Fergal O'Hanlon, a 1950's IRA Volunteer from Ballybay, County Monaghan, who achieved fame for taking part in an attack on Brookeborough Royal Ulster Constabulary barracks in County Fermanagh on 1 January 1957. O'Hanlon was killed in the attack at the age of 20. This incident took place during the IRA's "Border Campaign" (1956 - 1962). from "thevillagerake"s channel.
Republic!
pantslizard 2 months ago in playlist Clancy Brothers
@pantslizard Yep. Brendan Behan's brother. Bob "Shyster" Dylan was afraid to run into him in London, on account of him stealing the song from Dominic.
caoimhghain 2 months ago
what year is this version from?
pantslizard 3 months ago
@pantslizard I'm not sure, but I would venture to guess early-to-mid 60s.
caoimhghain 2 months ago
@caoimhghain ...hmm...cool. the picture & tempo made me think it was older. thanks thought! :>)
Republic!?!
pantslizard 2 months ago
ajweberman 5 months ago
bum yes, about me becoming a pimp, no
ajweberman 5 months ago
My name is O'Weberman
And from Brooklyn I come
Me very own mother
Said I was a bum
ajweberman 7 months ago 2
@ajweberman Was she right?
caoimhghain 6 months ago 3
yes Bob Dylan, sooner or later we all know that all the music you claim to have written was stolen from others...
WaWoWieWa 9 months ago 5
This version easily matches Judy Collins' great interpretation of the song. Thanks for sharing!
meltzerboy 1 year ago 6