The Band Played Waltzing Matilda-Makem & Clancy

[crowcall4858]

I was drafted in March 1968 took two mounths to program you in, 10 min. to prosess you out, all the time telling you "But the VA will be there to take care of you for free, for the rest of your life" Not here in the good old USA..... we fight for the fat old men, they get the Gold we get the wind. I would go to Canada knowing what I know now !

[tribegoddess]

I am a wounded Vietnam veteran, I am drawn to this song like a moth to a lamp even though it flares up my PTSD and my survivor's guilt. The day after tomorrow is Veteran's Day. There will be a huge parade, Blue Angels, US Senator etc..., but I can't go. All I can do is lie in bed and pretend to try and forget, but at the same time, those who died were my friends.  Sp5 Miles 1st Special Forces 1968

[paddyalchoweed]

EoinLfc09

I love you eoin <3

[EoinLfc09]

Thumbs up if you're here because of Krusty!

[paddyalchoweed]

@EoinLfc09

KRUSTY ABU!

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed Krusty Aglue* fs!

[paddyalchoweed]

@EoinLfc09

sorry eoin :/

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed fucking right you bastard.

[paddyalchoweed]

ahhh good, gonna have to detain ye!

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed at half three, with mr. magorran...

[paddyalchoweed]

@EoinLfc09

mrs mc guigcian and mr cok

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed mmm tasty

[paddyalchoweed]

@EoinLfc09

mmmm burnie ;D

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed mmmmmm

[paddyalchoweed]

@EoinLfc09

you would like

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed i do like

[paddyalchoweed]

@EoinLfc09

i knoiw hard to resist :/

[EoinLfc09]

@paddyalchoweed  yes :D

[sdgakatbk]

The third Makem and Clancy song I've listened to today. Total number of dislikes from all of them:0.

[hanshotfirst1138]

I think if angels can sing, they must sound like Liam Clancy.

[tezzabanboy]

jamesdaltonjr  u r an arsehole

[TheDiarmaidable]

aduno aremember this song by this man better ,,,the night i heard him he sung it more ... ifye know what amane i thing it was maybe 79 in the chariot inn...

[geohabe]

As someone said about another song--Farewell Party by Gene Watson--Liam Clancy's version of this haunting song could bring a tear to a glass eye!

[ziguardo]

This is my all time favourite Remembrance Day song. No other song expresses it so well.

[sandinmyears1]

"Year after year the numbers get fewer." Sort of like the Clancys, the Dubliners, and Tommy Makem. :(

[glassor1]

Hope I'm correct....I bought a cd 10-15 years ago in Atlanta.,Ga. USA that I think

was named 'The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem"?. I do remember for sure

it was on the Blackbird label. Hope this helps.Oh... this song is included in the tracks. One of those unforgettable songs.

[MegaDerryman]

BRING TEARS TO A STONE VERY WELL SUNG LIAM GOD BLESS MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

[donalb87]

legendary stuff amazing liam.

[singinganvil]

Thanks Liam you took rare art from the canvas & put it to song.your music have brought many tears to my eyes..love your music.

[ceolnaghra]

Lest we forget, 2 thousand Irishmen also gave their lives at Gallopoli!

[jamesdaltonjr]

that's just rough

[muintir]

@jamesdaltonjr TRAITORS!!!

[tenorismo]

@donalb87 spine chilling ?

[mauricebowler29]

R.I.P. LIAM

[Solwayboy]

This song was written by Eric Bogle, He came from Peebles in the borders of Scotland.

he has just finished his last tour with his partner John Munro.

He also wrote the "Green Fields of France, His was version called "No man's Land"

The Fureys recorded The Green fields version.

He is one of the best scottish folk writers and without doubt a legend. happy retirement Eric. saw u at Moniave on ur last tour. MAGIC !

[denisgerard]

@Solwayboy what a talent

[DC4916]

What a splendid version of a great Australian Ballad. The song is very true and very chilling... :(

[Vintagecrop1]

Thank you Liam for translating so much pathos to the great ballad. Australia.

[SSchus87]

Just saw the RIP posts.... And did not want to think it was true. Indeed, we have lost the greatest voice that God has ever put on this earth. Liam won't be missed, because he will always be with us. God Bless Liam and his family.

[roy4067]

R.I.P from the u.w.p

[sactorivercats]

RIP Liam - the music lives on...

[podgeus]

RIP LIAM!

[x1369007x]

Great historical song by Eric Bogle, i'd been playing this version without knowing who these guys are. If you play it the USA no one has a clue what you are singing about.

[zuluder866]

maybe figure out "who" these guys are and get back to us.. "This guy" was playing the USA with his brothers back in the 60's me friend....

[herrgurgel]

wow.... all i can say is 5/*..

[bronxling]

amen.

[rosesredvioletsblue]

This is a beautiful rendition of Waltzing Matilda. Thank you. Excellent.

[woodscritter]

@rosesredvioletsblue

Just for ref., the song is "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda", not the unofficial Australian national anthem "Waltzing Matilda." HTH

Excellent, true.

You might also like Ronnie Drew's version. (Dubliners)

[denisgerard]

@woodscritter you are so right..and both versions are haunting and heartfelt

[higgo69]

One of the best versions of this song i have ever heard. I have listened to alot to this song.

[busterdan22]

love this version .iremember a guy by the nameof billy who use to sing this song in the green room bar in cork city back in 77/78 anyone remember-contact me

[ErnstBecker]

The Clancy Borothers and Tommy Makem, LIam Clancy sings this song with an almosy religious zeal. Well done Liam !

[toftmf]

Thanks so much for posting...although I have it on one of your cd's it's a pleasure seeing the video of you performing it! Such a great song with so many wonderful versions by performers as diverse as June Tabor and Shane McGowan. One of the most touching I've heard was by a Canadian [name long forgotten] in an Irish pub in New Orleans a few years before Hurricane Katrina. Again, thank you for posting!

[langevin16]

What is the name of the CD you have? I have been getting into Irish folk music for the past couple years sadly my collection is limited to my parents.

[toftmf]

It's from a CD titled Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy that I believe was released in 1991. Great song, isn't it?

[langevin16]

O just a beautiful song. I have been getting into Irish folk a lot the past two year. The sad thing is I was always too young to remember seeing Tommy play at our gaelic fest and when I was older to appreciate his music he passes. But another great rendition of the song is by the Feninans on the CD "A Distance City Street" Thanks for responding so quicklyb

[ADCSe8]

@toftmf Probably John McDermott from Canada

[Khulanoo]

Liam Clancy - what a wonderful version of Eric Bogle's great song - touches heart and soul and so relevant, sadly even today as another old folk song goes when will we ever learn?

[vuotopiuscuro]

@Khulanoo

what is war 4