I've been listening to different versions of this song, each good in its own way, but find I prefer the version of the songwriter, Eric Bogle. He also wrote "Waltzing Matilda", another moving song about WWI. What a talented musician! He levels a well deserved indictment against war. If only everyone were required to listen to these songs, perhaps we humans could regain our sanity and stop committing the mass suicide known as war.
In 1983, I bought a vinyl record from a store in Melbourne which contained "No Man's Land" and it was Eric Bogle performed under the group name "The Cobblers". I tried to obtain this version in digital format but failed. Anyone who likes this version which is "live" should try to find out more. Thanks to Eric Bogle, he is a wonderful singing Scot!
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.
SAD THAT THE IRISH GOVERNMENTS UNTILL NOW WERE NOT INTERESTED IN THEIR OWN MEN WHO DIED SO BRAVELY IN THE GREAT WAR..Always remembered by your comrades in NORTHERN IRELAND..lest we forget
Hey folks! Just remember, without the songwriter, there would be no argument over "The best version" They are all good in my opinion. All of the versions are just slightly different. They all add their own special take.
I'm just glad that Eric Bogle found these special lyrics, music and emotions within himself to share with the world.
I think that this song should be played 10 times in a row to every banker and fortune 500 ceo at the start of every day.
Lawrence...I have to agree with you about John McDermott. What a powerful version of this outstanding Bogle composition ! Mossy Moran's version is quite good too.
@FredPilcher "No, its name is The Green Fields of France" The song's correct title is "No Man's Land" but various Irish bands covered it and for some reason brought it out under a different title and also made mistakes with the lyrics.
Ya I do this one and "atbp'ed Waltzing Matilda" for Bogle songs. Have always loved them from first listen. Other than that folk rock for the 60's,70's & 80's with heavy leanings toward Jethro Tull. Oh ya Gordon Lightfoot, Melissa Etheridge & Dave Matthews too (what can I say ... I play 12 string!)
Cheers brother .. carry on. Will be looking forward to your future postings.
Thanks I've got one of the new LX's (778) and love it as well as a '72 Pacemaker (12 string)
Enjoyed your version of "Green Fields". I also play it but as yet haven't gotten the fingerpicking right. I'll be studing you for the next couple nights to see if I can't get it squared away.
Hi, The red one is a CS257 and the blue one is a CC48. To be honest, I don't know exactly what I'm doing. I play guitar for 40 years now, but never had any lessons, nor can I read music. Btw, where are you from?
I've been listening to different versions of this song, each good in its own way, but find I prefer the version of the songwriter, Eric Bogle. He also wrote "Waltzing Matilda", another moving song about WWI. What a talented musician! He levels a well deserved indictment against war. If only everyone were required to listen to these songs, perhaps we humans could regain our sanity and stop committing the mass suicide known as war.
adjrean57 1 day ago
Eric wrote a beautiful song and can play that guitar, but I have to say that Finbar Furey sings the version that brings a tear to your eye.
patsyod 6 days ago
In 1983, I bought a vinyl record from a store in Melbourne which contained "No Man's Land" and it was Eric Bogle performed under the group name "The Cobblers". I tried to obtain this version in digital format but failed. Anyone who likes this version which is "live" should try to find out more. Thanks to Eric Bogle, he is a wonderful singing Scot!
tklim66 11 months ago
slower arrangement than what I'm used to, but alright I suppose.
KingAlanI 1 year ago
What a wonderful song this man wrote.
jetplane2006 1 year ago
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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
very angelic voice
whistlesbass 1 year ago
Nicely done! I like!
NewZealandRed101 1 year ago
o my god what a voice ! ='( <3
Blackarmybruden 1 year ago
SAD THAT THE IRISH GOVERNMENTS UNTILL NOW WERE NOT INTERESTED IN THEIR OWN MEN WHO DIED SO BRAVELY IN THE GREAT WAR..Always remembered by your comrades in NORTHERN IRELAND..lest we forget
mtownycv 1 year ago
Hey folks! Just remember, without the songwriter, there would be no argument over "The best version" They are all good in my opinion. All of the versions are just slightly different. They all add their own special take.
I'm just glad that Eric Bogle found these special lyrics, music and emotions within himself to share with the world.
I think that this song should be played 10 times in a row to every banker and fortune 500 ceo at the start of every day.
tubefortom 2 years ago 4
Lawrence...I have to agree with you about John McDermott. What a powerful version of this outstanding Bogle composition ! Mossy Moran's version is quite good too.
SPennell 2 years ago
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is it just me or this the worst version!?
camy2529 2 years ago
It is the best version i have ever heard
Satyasam108 2 years ago
My Respect to Eric Bogle for gracing us with this magnificent song .Thank you, Zigg
vintagezigg 2 years ago 3
Wonderful
moderncynic88 2 years ago
What an incredible version of this great song! It blew me away Thanks for six minutes of astonishing musical beauty! All the best to you!
/Magnus
fdnhtt 2 years ago
Great songwriter.But NOBODY sings it better than John McDermott.
Lawrence047 2 years ago
i know its his song and what a song but i think as covers go the fureys version is better.
bermo15 2 years ago
great song sung by it's writer,one of the best anti war songs ever often sung by others
bikerbp 3 years ago 2
dropkick murphy makes the song much better
stevielfc4ever 3 years ago
great job - love this version...one of my fav songs
hundingwelser 3 years ago
respect! the song is great, and your playing it very well.
nr104b 3 years ago 2
the best anti war song ever written bush bown and company take note
ashfly 3 years ago 4
FYI, the title of the song is "No man's land."
-jcr
NSResponder 3 years ago
Hi,
Thanks for your reaction. You're absolutely right. Though both titles are frequently used on YouTubeas as you probably already have noticed.
Hans
hansvanee 3 years ago
"No Man's Land" is the title Eric Bogle uses on his albums.
-jcr
NSResponder 3 years ago
this song has 3 titles also known as green fields of france williemc brid and no mans land
normanconnor 3 years ago
@NSResponder It's know as "No Man's Land", "Green Fields of France", and "Willie McBride".
TheThingThatThinged 1 year ago
@NSResponder
No, its name is The Green Fields of France.
FredPilcher 1 year ago
@FredPilcher Eric Bogle wrote it, and the title he uses on his albums is "No Man's Land."
NSResponder 1 year ago
@FredPilcher "No, its name is The Green Fields of France" The song's correct title is "No Man's Land" but various Irish bands covered it and for some reason brought it out under a different title and also made mistakes with the lyrics.
gaconnochie 8 months ago 2
@NSResponder there are three common titles for this song: No Man's Land (less common), The Green Fields Of France and Willie McBride.
DeinWeb 4 months ago
Excellent song so well performed
pinknblues1 4 years ago
Fijne cover. Dankje Hans
guitarific 4 years ago
Ya I do this one and "atbp'ed Waltzing Matilda" for Bogle songs. Have always loved them from first listen. Other than that folk rock for the 60's,70's & 80's with heavy leanings toward Jethro Tull. Oh ya Gordon Lightfoot, Melissa Etheridge & Dave Matthews too (what can I say ... I play 12 string!)
Cheers brother .. carry on. Will be looking forward to your future postings.
boatscum 4 years ago
Thanks I've got one of the new LX's (778) and love it as well as a '72 Pacemaker (12 string)
Enjoyed your version of "Green Fields". I also play it but as yet haven't gotten the fingerpicking right. I'll be studing you for the next couple nights to see if I can't get it squared away.
boatscum 4 years ago
Hi, The red one is a CS257 and the blue one is a CC48. To be honest, I don't know exactly what I'm doing. I play guitar for 40 years now, but never had any lessons, nor can I read music. Btw, where are you from?
Hans
hansvanee 4 years ago
Beautiful job.
is that an Adamas or an Ovation?
boatscum 4 years ago
Hi and thanks!
The red sunburst as well as the blue one are Ovations (Celebrity). Kind regards,
Hans
hansvanee 4 years ago