It is the clueless commenters on here who are twats. The raised right fist of working class solidarity has been common at Black 47 concerts since, oh, 1990? It also just so happens to be the opposite of the old UDA "red hand" symbol.
I'm a committed capitalist stooge of Scottish ancestry and even I know this. Where the f___ have you jerkwads been?
Actually in Left wing circles it should be the left fist but that's beside the point. I doubt these fools are cohere3nt enough to know why they are raising their fists. Idiots like that are the reason I gave up going to rebel concerts, you just have a glut of drunken rednecks prancing around the place who probably don't even understand the politics behind the music.
What's with the fist pumping tools up front? Let me guess... a. they have never been to ireland, b. couldn't point out Ireland on a map of Ireland or c. are Italian.
@gigfydotcom Not sure, but Larry routinely spends most of this song w/ one fist in the air, and the crowd usually does likewise. It's a solidarity thing...
Ive changed my opinion about this, after reading below. I mean, so there are kids there looking to have fun, why are we all so judgemental? What the fuck should they be doing, they are just hanging out there, making the best of a situation bereft of a big crowd...
I dunno....It was probably a pretty cool experience.
Kids? Ha, those guys must be 40 if they are a day. I know their type, trust me they spoil everyone else's enjoyment. I always hated seeing people like that at gigs. If the crowd wasn't so small, that level of drunkenness would be a public saftey issue. So yes, I stand by my drunken twats remark.
I first heard this about ten years ago, before that didn't know about Connolly, he wasn't in any of my books. But Black 47 taught me well.
But to everyone who called those two guys in front idiots, how do you know that? Isn't that sort of stupid to assume like that? I talked to the guy with the beard once at POR, and he know more about Irish Socialism than probably anyone on this thread.
Go read Connolly ... he didn't hate someone because of they way they looked or danced. Y'all could learn.
These guys are pretty cool. My social studies teacher has met these guys and even got to travel around Ireland with them a few years ago. He played us this song in class when we were learning about him and Micheal Collins. This is a great song!
Yeah- the idiots are, well, idiots...but where is everyone else? Tell me ther ewas SOME sort of crowd. I love this band, never caught them live....but damn- last time I saw KC and the Sunshine band the crowd was heavier
It was a Philly burb Irish Festival and someone had the balls to book Black 47. It wasn't marketed very well and the general attendance outside the beer garden (where the stage was) was mostly family. It was kind of fun to watch the shock value.
So we were right in front, drank gallons of Guinness and didn't have to video over anyone.
Talked to Larry and he shouted out "Maria's Wedding" to me, Jim. Check out that vid from our stash.
I first heard this song on the Conan O'brien show. It was the only time I ever heard the word "proletariat" on television. I bought their CD the next day and have been a fan ever since.
up the fucking ra
DippyKingOfMetalMoo 1 month ago
TO PROTECT THE PROLETARIAN FROM THEIR BOSSES AND THEIR SCREWS!
LoveHeartsAndDrama 9 months ago
pogue mahone, Governor Wakler, Governor Snyder, and all Republican KOCH suckers
beesleeper 11 months ago
It is the clueless commenters on here who are twats. The raised right fist of working class solidarity has been common at Black 47 concerts since, oh, 1990? It also just so happens to be the opposite of the old UDA "red hand" symbol.
I'm a committed capitalist stooge of Scottish ancestry and even I know this. Where the f___ have you jerkwads been?
BLACK 47 - KEEP ROCKIN THE BRONX!!!
ChevalierdeJohnstone 1 year ago
@ChevalierdeJohnstone
Actually in Left wing circles it should be the left fist but that's beside the point. I doubt these fools are cohere3nt enough to know why they are raising their fists. Idiots like that are the reason I gave up going to rebel concerts, you just have a glut of drunken rednecks prancing around the place who probably don't even understand the politics behind the music.
Doniedaff 7 months ago
What's with the fist pumping tools up front? Let me guess... a. they have never been to ireland, b. couldn't point out Ireland on a map of Ireland or c. are Italian.
gigfydotcom 1 year ago
@gigfydotcom Not sure, but Larry routinely spends most of this song w/ one fist in the air, and the crowd usually does likewise. It's a solidarity thing...
Lyonside 1 year ago
my name is sean mcdermott...lol
85xriDER 1 year ago
Wish I had been at this Fred, WE ARE the DEAD, we are with you and we eat the living they are the breath of God. Ha Ha Ha. JK :p
Gaelicgurl99 1 year ago
VICTORY TO THE I.R.A
calBHA1 1 year ago
3 people were drunk and pressed the wrong button, im 16 and i love this song
ninjaloverify 1 year ago
seen em live today in brooklyn, great people, great show.
themoviekid 1 year ago
Ive changed my opinion about this, after reading below. I mean, so there are kids there looking to have fun, why are we all so judgemental? What the fuck should they be doing, they are just hanging out there, making the best of a situation bereft of a big crowd...
I dunno....It was probably a pretty cool experience.
Drunken twats? Get a life man.
JohnCronin103 1 year ago 8
@JohnCronin103
Kids? Ha, those guys must be 40 if they are a day. I know their type, trust me they spoil everyone else's enjoyment. I always hated seeing people like that at gigs. If the crowd wasn't so small, that level of drunkenness would be a public saftey issue. So yes, I stand by my drunken twats remark.
Doniedaff 7 months ago
Sponsoed by the fascist Coors, singing about the riights of the working man. Irony is truly dead.
corrocot1 2 years ago 2
you are an idiot
BRONXIRISH78 1 year ago
brilliant bhoys and keep up the good fight.
God bless James Connolly
ODONNOVANROSSA 2 years ago
Seen these guys several times...they ROCK!
shantijasmine 2 years ago
Damn this was right near me! Shame to have missed it, looked awesome.
Whisper2AScream13 2 years ago
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JohnCronin103 2 years ago
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JohnCronin103 2 years ago
fucking love this song the ending is my favorite part
dnator1 2 years ago 2
TAL sing up the 'Ra! SAM missiles in the sky.......
OConnell77 2 years ago
Ireland Unfree Shall Never Be At Peace 26+6=1
OConnell77 2 years ago 11
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OConnell77 2 years ago
brutel
sill17 2 years ago
Let's go up front
localhand 3 years ago
these guys can stir it up
don't miss them
up the free states
reywilliamr 3 years ago
larry
drop me an email
it's about cleveland this coming weekend
reywilliamr 3 years ago
Me, too.
kissingkitten 3 years ago
don't give up the rights of the working man
up the ira
reywilliamr 3 years ago
I first heard this about ten years ago, before that didn't know about Connolly, he wasn't in any of my books. But Black 47 taught me well.
But to everyone who called those two guys in front idiots, how do you know that? Isn't that sort of stupid to assume like that? I talked to the guy with the beard once at POR, and he know more about Irish Socialism than probably anyone on this thread.
Go read Connolly ... he didn't hate someone because of they way they looked or danced. Y'all could learn.
mikewofsey 3 years ago 4
Connolly was a great man. He saw past the divisiveness of religion and fought for all working folk.
Go to Edinburgh and in the Cowgate, you'll see the plaque at his birthplace.
Alba gu brath.
AnCrubag 2 years ago 5
Ugh. The version of this song by The Blarney Pilgrims is MUCH better. Black 47 makes James Connolly roll over in his grave!
Slimdawgc 3 years ago
my boyfriends name is james connolly.:]
lmfao
julieisraddd 3 years ago 3
i hope he does the name justice.
reinaldihno 3 years ago 3
These guys are pretty cool. My social studies teacher has met these guys and even got to travel around Ireland with them a few years ago. He played us this song in class when we were learning about him and Micheal Collins. This is a great song!
stinkyhobo10 3 years ago
tell your social studies teacher he is a good man.
Iontach 3 years ago
Yeah- the idiots are, well, idiots...but where is everyone else? Tell me ther ewas SOME sort of crowd. I love this band, never caught them live....but damn- last time I saw KC and the Sunshine band the crowd was heavier
partigus 3 years ago
It was a Philly burb Irish Festival and someone had the balls to book Black 47. It wasn't marketed very well and the general attendance outside the beer garden (where the stage was) was mostly family. It was kind of fun to watch the shock value.
So we were right in front, drank gallons of Guinness and didn't have to video over anyone.
Talked to Larry and he shouted out "Maria's Wedding" to me, Jim. Check out that vid from our stash.
RichieNJim 3 years ago 2
Brilliant performance. I'd have loved to have been there.
eddiemetall 4 years ago
I first heard this song on the Conan O'brien show. It was the only time I ever heard the word "proletariat" on television. I bought their CD the next day and have been a fan ever since.
Anglagard1 4 years ago
Pity about the drunken twats at the front.
Doniedaff 4 years ago
No lie. Those two clearly have no clue what this song is about, and insist on making fools of themselves. Show some respect, idiots.
necrolord00000 4 years ago
About all we can say is, the show was held in Gloucester City, NJ. They're Irish; they just don't know why.
RichieNJim 4 years ago 2
@Doniedaff Yea. They're in every crowd. They always seem to wanna be putting on their own 'show', as if, it's ALL about them.
TyteFystedFolkie 7 months ago
Fantastic Song
Doniedaff 4 years ago
Best working class band Ever!!!!
Syndicalistgirl 4 years ago 3