Raglan Road (Traditional)

Lyrics by the Irish Poet Patrick Kavanagh , music from the traditional Finne Geal an La/Dawining of the Day

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[JanMelet]

I slowly become an expert in Irish songs (I am Dutch). I have just listen to the version of May Black. You are doing a fine job, nice voice but the mix is not so top (your voice is too loud and may be a little echo on it), still love your version too.

[Beadazzle10]

@JanMelet Thank you for your kind words and input. I look forward to hearing your channel! Music is wonderful isn't it!!!

[Vince1303]

The poem was written by Patrick Kavanagh and not WB Yeats. He wrote it in honour of Hilda Moriarty. She was a 22-year-old medical student at University College Dublin. Kavanagh, who was 20 years older, became obsessed with Hilda Moriarty. His love was unrequited and she later married Donogh O'Malley who became the Minister for Education in the Irish Governement.

[Beadazzle10]

@Vince1303 Thank you Vince! So my previous research was correct. Very interesting info. Have an amazing day!

[jimreihill]

This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. I sing with a trad outfit in london and I love singing it .

Patrick kavanagh wrote it for his girlfriend at the time. The angel gives the girl every thing a human could ask for and even gives up his wings. Slow down and put yourself in his place. Imagine you gave your all to some one who you thought felt same but they walked away. Then sit down and tell a complete stranger your story.

[Beadazzle10]

@jimreihill I love this kind of input - thank you!

[jonker236]

fuk thats brutal

[adrianbellew]

this is bad, to much of a bob dylan influence

[Beadazzle10]

@bobpiquette Thank you Bob :)

[Beadazzle10]

@flyfifer51 Thank you for your input. I always feel that I cannot really feel the song if I am singing it to a women. Just me:) I will look up Dougie MacLean for sure - thanx

[Beadazzle10]

@rapala55 I am so glad you like it! It means allot when it is someones favorite song:)

[Beadazzle10]

@madfortrad5958 Thank you!

[Beadazzle10]

@ciaram9594 Thank you for your comment - it is true artists sing how they feel and the different styles is what makes it all interesting.