Gaughan does a pretty good impression of what Jim Connolly must have sounded like: Edinburgh born to Irish parents, a strong sense of Socialism & a loud, booming baritone voice?
@DonegalRaymie201 The fact that he isn't an Irishman, He is half Scot and half Irish. James Connolly had 2 Irish Parents, Gaughan, only one. Trying to take the crown all for yourself? haha ;-)
Since both Gaughan & Connolly were Scots born, that makes them Scots in my book!
And it was Gaughan's paternal grandparents that came from Co. Mayo, his Da' is a "Weegie" by birth as it happens!
It's his VOICE that makes me think of similarity with Connolly! Those who heard Connolly speak, describe the "booming baritone voice & strong Scots' brogue". That, and his politics of course!
This is from TG4, the Irish-language television network in Eire.
Also, it was great that the presenter was wearing a keffiyeh as she did her introduction. Nice way to tie the struggles of the past to those of the present.
I've always wanted to know what Jim Connolly sounded like..... I think i just heard him, in the voice of Gaughan! An Edinburgh born Irishman and Socialist....? Funny how History repeats itself!
Excellent! First time I've even heard this song and great to hear Dick explain it, and Connolly's work as far more than just a Rebublican martyr, but a Socialist Revolutionary his whole life!
Is this on a Gaughan album? If so which one? Good for Dick. Glad he's done a version of this. He's a cracking bloke and a great guitarist too!
abelpaws 1 year ago
@abelpaws Gaughan's never recorded the song as far as I know.
cobrolchain2 1 year ago
thanks for putting the song in a celtic working class context...
rorybowskill 1 year ago
I love you Karan. You are my legend :D x
Raichu234 1 year ago
Karan is legend! :D x
Raichu234 1 year ago
Gaughan does a pretty good impression of what Jim Connolly must have sounded like: Edinburgh born to Irish parents, a strong sense of Socialism & a loud, booming baritone voice?
James Connolly is here!
DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago 14
Not entirely correct with your facts there, Raymie, boy but I agree with the sentiment all the same.
inonthekilltaker1 1 year ago
@inonthekilltaker1
So what did I get wrong? (Other than Gaughan was actually Glasgow born, but lived in Leith since about 3!)
DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago
@DonegalRaymie201 The fact that he isn't an Irishman, He is half Scot and half Irish. James Connolly had 2 Irish Parents, Gaughan, only one. Trying to take the crown all for yourself? haha ;-)
inonthekilltaker1 1 year ago
@inonthekilltaker1
Since both Gaughan & Connolly were Scots born, that makes them Scots in my book!
And it was Gaughan's paternal grandparents that came from Co. Mayo, his Da' is a "Weegie" by birth as it happens!
It's his VOICE that makes me think of similarity with Connolly! Those who heard Connolly speak, describe the "booming baritone voice & strong Scots' brogue". That, and his politics of course!
DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago
@inonthekilltaker1 Donegalramyie doesnt like anything irish, ur right about him claiming everything here for the crown!
phoenix1916 1 year ago
@inonthekilltaker1 Hey, we're all Celtic...what does it matter where who was born where? Saor Alba agus Eireann!!!
peacefrog1916 11 months ago
@peacefrog1916 nid wyf yn swyddfa ar hyn o bryd
431pvuf 9 months ago
@DonegalRaymie201 Could Connolly sing like him though??
tony10396861 5 months ago
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DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago
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DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago
It was ray Macreavy of the Wolfhound that wrote Connolly Was there.
WhereIsTheLine1 2 years ago
Dominic Behan wrote the song years before it was recorded by Ray.
cobrolchain2 2 years ago 4
@cobrolchain2
Gaughan would not lie! If he says he heard Behan sing it first, you can bet it's true! And Gaughan's the first man I've heard sing it!
DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago 5
This is from TG4, the Irish-language television network in Eire.
Also, it was great that the presenter was wearing a keffiyeh as she did her introduction. Nice way to tie the struggles of the past to those of the present.
KennBurch 2 years ago
I've always wanted to know what Jim Connolly sounded like..... I think i just heard him, in the voice of Gaughan! An Edinburgh born Irishman and Socialist....? Funny how History repeats itself!
DonegalRaymie201 2 years ago 5
Gaughan is a national treasure. Actually no... An international treasure!
fingal42 2 years ago 7
Excellent! First time I've even heard this song and great to hear Dick explain it, and Connolly's work as far more than just a Rebublican martyr, but a Socialist Revolutionary his whole life!
Away to read more...
DonegalRaymie201 2 years ago 3
Dick Gaughan must be the brother of GOD!!! Who needs angels!
Winterlightshadow 2 years ago 3
Fitting tribute to the republican socialist martyr and leader James Connolly.
eoin1916 2 years ago 4
Nobody!
maclink1 2 years ago
Terrific!! There's nobody sings better than Gaughan! Nobody!
t4texas 2 years ago 14