Great Song, being an amateur historian I looked up it's origins. In the mid-1800's Irish immigrants were at the bottom of the social chain in most large Northern Cities. When the Civil War broke out, many volunteered, Mostly for Patriotism and to prove they were good citizens. As the war drew on and the draft started the burden fell heavily on the poor Irish, who could not buy there way out. It was a matter of join or else. Many Irish saw that they were just going to war to rich North. cont.
@SuperGetitgotitgood and to free blacks who would eventually move North and take the jobs from them. In 1863 many Irish in New York had enough and rioted against the Draft, It was the deadliest civil unrest in US History. Hundreds of people died and damage ran into millions of dollars. The mostly Irish rioters lynched blacks and were only put down when Regular Army and a Navy gun boat opened fire and dispersed the crowds, The song protested the Irish being used as Cannon Fodder in the War.
This song makes me love it all, music, inspirational women, gentility, the irish diaspora and their historical struggle, folk songs, provincial cultures. and most of all GREAT great music. Doesn't hurt that her voice is angelic and haunting, Thank you!
@gungho1345 Soooo...? Even more a reason for them to stfu and do as they're told if they're going to emmigrate to another country. Earn their citizenship, quit ur belly achin', u aren't the only ones that have to fight.
What gets me about this song is that it is the opposite of the stories we Americans tell ourselves about how everybody wants to come here and it's the land of opportunity...the immigrant experience was and is often more bitter than that. I also think of current Hispanic people getting offered a path to citizenship if they agree to fight for the US in the Middle East...Statue of Liberty, indeed.
@yzetta it was a bad time for all Americans, not just immigrants. Over 600,000 dead. half the country in ruins. This was probably one of the first true anti war songs in the country,,, it also addressed the unfair way that the Irish were treated. An interesting read if you want to check it out would be about the draft riots of 1863. Irish immigrants, enraged at the way they were being drafted in large numbers and afraid of losing their jobs to emancipated negroes rioted in NYC.
@yzetta By defintion it would be the land of opportunity...if u are hungry in ur homeland and decide to make a lifestyle change, leave everything behind for the opportunity to EAT and NOT STARVE TO DEATH...yes it is the land of opportunity. How often do people emmigrate to another country because they have it so good back at home? Very rarely.
"I think of current Hispanics getting offered a path to citizenship if they agree to fight for the US"...yes, newsflash, there IS a price to citizenship.
America is always open to those that strive, and want more. I also expect more, our non-war hardened children have lost this. I look to the day that our conscious is again with what our forefathers were. I hate Politics. I love what our dead have done. I believe that ones own liberty will benefit themselves and all. Without gifts, without lobbyist!
I was touched deep in my soul by this song. I see my departed relatives sitting on the boat. I have no place but here to thank you. Your struggle has brought forward a great nation. Sinead thank you for translating into song their plight. Many thanks, and may I live up to their memory.
this show was in the last days, before I go in the Bulgarian army. I was an visit my brother in Dublin and he's present me with ticket for this amazing live - I don't forget a moments!!!
Sinead, i was think, i was trying to find a word to define this music, and can't find one! So all i must say is God Bless you! God gave you a great voice!
Her rendition always makes me weep.
Sectumsemprist 3 days ago
Great Song, being an amateur historian I looked up it's origins. In the mid-1800's Irish immigrants were at the bottom of the social chain in most large Northern Cities. When the Civil War broke out, many volunteered, Mostly for Patriotism and to prove they were good citizens. As the war drew on and the draft started the burden fell heavily on the poor Irish, who could not buy there way out. It was a matter of join or else. Many Irish saw that they were just going to war to rich North. cont.
SuperGetitgotitgood 1 week ago
@SuperGetitgotitgood and to free blacks who would eventually move North and take the jobs from them. In 1863 many Irish in New York had enough and rioted against the Draft, It was the deadliest civil unrest in US History. Hundreds of people died and damage ran into millions of dollars. The mostly Irish rioters lynched blacks and were only put down when Regular Army and a Navy gun boat opened fire and dispersed the crowds, The song protested the Irish being used as Cannon Fodder in the War.
SuperGetitgotitgood 1 week ago
ANOTHER GREAT PERFORMANCE by Ms. O'Connor!
272surfing 3 weeks ago
If this doesn't give you chills........
I saw this show in dublin one of the best live shows i've ever been to.
JeremyFerrickSongs 1 month ago
There were 2 dates in dublin that year was this the first one? I was at the first one.
omegathreeband 1 month ago
One tone deaf dislike. How sad for you.
BacchusFA 2 months ago
This song makes me love it all, music, inspirational women, gentility, the irish diaspora and their historical struggle, folk songs, provincial cultures. and most of all GREAT great music. Doesn't hurt that her voice is angelic and haunting, Thank you!
hfadae 2 months ago
Lol this song is about what happens when ur foolish enough to emigrate to a country that is at war with itself. What did they expect? A free lunch?
damiion666 3 months ago
@damiion666 OH, really the irish were in the midst of famine.
gungho1345 3 months ago
@gungho1345 Soooo...? Even more a reason for them to stfu and do as they're told if they're going to emmigrate to another country. Earn their citizenship, quit ur belly achin', u aren't the only ones that have to fight.
damiion666 3 months ago
one of the highlights of the concert
MiZiGe 4 months ago in playlist MiZiGe's favorites
made me cry as i made the beats for this in the studio.. never before had a vocal touched me this much ! Bigup Sinead.. truest soulsista x
Stretchlington 5 months ago
What gets me about this song is that it is the opposite of the stories we Americans tell ourselves about how everybody wants to come here and it's the land of opportunity...the immigrant experience was and is often more bitter than that. I also think of current Hispanic people getting offered a path to citizenship if they agree to fight for the US in the Middle East...Statue of Liberty, indeed.
yzetta 6 months ago
@yzetta it was a bad time for all Americans, not just immigrants. Over 600,000 dead. half the country in ruins. This was probably one of the first true anti war songs in the country,,, it also addressed the unfair way that the Irish were treated. An interesting read if you want to check it out would be about the draft riots of 1863. Irish immigrants, enraged at the way they were being drafted in large numbers and afraid of losing their jobs to emancipated negroes rioted in NYC.
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SuperGetitgotitgood 5 months ago
@SuperGetitgotitgood Thank you. I'm always up for new things to read.
yzetta 5 months ago
@yzetta By defintion it would be the land of opportunity...if u are hungry in ur homeland and decide to make a lifestyle change, leave everything behind for the opportunity to EAT and NOT STARVE TO DEATH...yes it is the land of opportunity. How often do people emmigrate to another country because they have it so good back at home? Very rarely.
"I think of current Hispanics getting offered a path to citizenship if they agree to fight for the US"...yes, newsflash, there IS a price to citizenship.
damiion666 3 months ago
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America is always open to those that strive, and want more. I also expect more, our non-war hardened children have lost this. I look to the day that our conscious is again with what our forefathers were. I hate Politics. I love what our dead have done. I believe that ones own liberty will benefit themselves and all. Without gifts, without lobbyist!
Ramsau41 3 months ago
Such a beautiful piece of music, and her voice is so powerful
msdkitty87 6 months ago
My first time hearing sinead sing wot a woman. i agree wiv spiceboy100 she does have a voice of an angel
stevieb294 6 months ago
My goodness, this is so great and powerful. Where does this voice come from!?
orvar68 6 months ago
Very nice ....
C0ranG89 8 months ago
this is crackin
bluespiky1 8 months ago
Never have I been moved so hard by a piece of music. Well done, sweet Sinead.
scmDotcom 9 months ago 2
Nobody can sing like Sinead O'Connor. She is truely unique.
Darkeons 9 months ago 3
1 person suffered a severe head injury when they were young!!!!!!
Finne12000 10 months ago
simply beautiful !! what else can you say !
kowens60 1 year ago 2
just .. amazing ....
greetings from Holland
TheAlvader 1 year ago 2
Utterly soulfull and beautifully sang! way ta go Sinead.. voice of an angel, indeed!
shamrocknbaby 1 year ago 2
brilliant !!!
deepwideopen 1 year ago 2
I was touched deep in my soul by this song. I see my departed relatives sitting on the boat. I have no place but here to thank you. Your struggle has brought forward a great nation. Sinead thank you for translating into song their plight. Many thanks, and may I live up to their memory.
buddatheone 1 year ago 2
Chills...
Evilliboba 1 year ago
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eine gänsehaut jagt die andere!!
hettyyyy 1 year ago
einen gänsehaut jagt die andere!!
hettyyyy 1 year ago
this show was in the last days, before I go in the Bulgarian army. I was an visit my brother in Dublin and he's present me with ticket for this amazing live - I don't forget a moments!!!
shpexy1 1 year ago
This is simply a work of pure genius. She sings from the depths of her soul and it gives me goose bumps everytime. Luv it! :)
daninnelson 1 year ago
beautiful song! based on an old irish folk song, this brings tears to me eyes.
coylesolid 1 year ago
@coylesolid what do you mean 'based' it is....
EmperorOfSeleucia 1 year ago
amazing...heart felt
NILLUMS009 1 year ago
Love it! The most gloriously rebellious woman on earth...well, after my wife.
itmightbetime2012 1 year ago
Sinead, i was think, i was trying to find a word to define this music, and can't find one! So all i must say is God Bless you! God gave you a great voice!
tozecalado 1 year ago
WOW is all i can say....
acn401 2 years ago
Sinead is the best. Amazing voice
mlougheed88 2 years ago
The very definition of what a great song is!
afficionado2004 2 years ago 13
Thanks for posting. Didn't think I'd see it again.
silvrstring 2 years ago 2
A lovely song and so beutifully sung by Sinead. The voice of an angel ,thanks.
spiceboy100 2 years ago 13
Pure inspriration. Thanks for posting video. All Blessings to Sinead.
BacInTexas 2 years ago 3