Gary Óg performs the classic Irish rebel ballad, Kevin Barry. This video was recorded for the 50th anniversary of Falls Road Curfew commemorative events.
My Grandmother taught me this song and many more rebel songs when I was growing up . I lived in South Armagh in Northern Ireland . Born of Irish Grandparents before the partition of Ireland .
Incase you didnt know the lyrics here you go In Mountjoy jail one Monday morning High upon the gallows tree, Kevin Barry gave his young life For the cause of liberty. But a lad of eighteen summers, Still there's no one can deny, As he walked to death that morning, He proudly held his head on high. Just before he faced the hangman, In his dreary prison cell, The Black and Tans tortured Barry, Just because he wouldn't tell. The names of his brave comrades, And other things they wished to know. "Turn informer and we'll free you" Kevin Barry answered, "no". "Shoot me like a soldier. Do not hang me like a dog, For I fought to free old Ireland On that still September morn. "All around the little bakery Where we fought them hand to hand, Shoot me like a brave soldier, For I fought for Ireland." "Kevin Barry, do not leave us, On the scaffold you must die!" Cried his broken-hearted mother As she bade her son good-bye. Kevin turned to her in silence Saying, "Mother, do not weep, For it's all for dear old Ireland And it's all for freedom's sake." Calmly standing to attention While he bade his last farewell To his broken hearted mother Whose grief no one can tell. For the cause he proudly cherished This sad parting had to be Then to death walked softly smiling That old Ireland might be free. Another martyr for old Ireland; Another murder for the crown, Whose brutal laws to crush the Irish, Could not keep their spirit down. Lads like Barry are no cowards. From the foe they will not fly. Lads like Barry will free Ireland, For her sake they'll live and die.
Love you Gary lad what a singer. Let me know a bit more about the rebel collective. I'm not following at the minute but I'll hopefully more involved soon. Your a legend Gary og and Eire og aswel. Best rebel band I've ever heard
Absolutely love this song taught to me by my auld. Rebel granny along with four green. Fields. Long. Before the. Hungerstrikes. Of 81 the cause. Is. Strong in this one tal
Do not get me wrong my Da was Irish and my ma was Welsh I was born in Liverpool a proud Souser but I am English and did not do the terrible things the British done I want to live in peace and love all mankind, love to all
Best version of a difficult time. I cry when listening to so many of this talented man's sings.
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My late mother sang this song to the neighbours many times god bless her 🙏 ❤
We fought 800 years let's keep defending our flag and people X stand strong Ireland X
My Grandmother taught me this song and many more rebel songs when I was growing up . I lived in South Armagh in Northern Ireland . Born of Irish Grandparents before the partition of Ireland .
My favourite tune of Ireland's troubles. Rip Kevin Barry you are always rememberd for your bravery and courage. ❤🇮🇪
The best rebel singer about on ye go Gary can't wait to see you live again comrade 🇮🇪💚
Freaking Brilliant! Best version yet! So glad I found this. Gary, if you read this: You nailed it brother! ☘️
my mum ❤️ loved singing and taught me the song. it's so true and relaxing.
Incase you didnt know the lyrics here you go
In Mountjoy jail one Monday morning
High upon the gallows tree,
Kevin Barry gave his young life
For the cause of liberty.
But a lad of eighteen summers,
Still there's no one can deny,
As he walked to death that morning,
He proudly held his head on high.
Just before he faced the hangman,
In his dreary prison cell,
The Black and Tans tortured Barry,
Just because he wouldn't tell.
The names of his brave comrades,
And other things they wished to know.
"Turn informer and we'll free you"
Kevin Barry answered, "no".
"Shoot me like a soldier.
Do not hang me like a dog,
For I fought to free old Ireland
On that still September morn.
"All around the little bakery
Where we fought them hand to hand,
Shoot me like a brave soldier,
For I fought for Ireland."
"Kevin Barry, do not leave us,
On the scaffold you must die!"
Cried his broken-hearted mother
As she bade her son good-bye.
Kevin turned to her in silence
Saying, "Mother, do not weep,
For it's all for dear old Ireland
And it's all for freedom's sake."
Calmly standing to attention
While he bade his last farewell
To his broken hearted mother
Whose grief no one can tell.
For the cause he proudly cherished
This sad parting had to be
Then to death walked softly smiling
That old Ireland might be free.
Another martyr for old Ireland;
Another murder for the crown,
Whose brutal laws to crush the Irish,
Could not keep their spirit down.
Lads like Barry are no cowards.
From the foe they will not fly.
Lads like Barry will free Ireland,
For her sake they'll live and die.
RIP Kevin Barry brave soldier for liberty
Deffo the best solo on ye go Gary bhoy 🍀🍀
Beautiful
Love you Gary lad what a singer. Let me know a bit more about the rebel collective. I'm not following at the minute but I'll hopefully more involved soon. Your a legend Gary og and Eire og aswel. Best rebel band I've ever heard
Always loved this song, love you singing it Gary, love your voice
Well done, Gary. Well done indeed, chara.
...PROUDLY standing TO attention, AN intensive ATTENTION
=what agreat rendition possibly the greatest i love yo my maccarrox
Absolutely love this song taught to me by my auld. Rebel granny along with four green. Fields. Long. Before the. Hungerstrikes. Of 81 the cause. Is. Strong in this one tal
Fucking brilliant!
Awesome 👌 god bless my little bro.x.
Stupendous.
From Barry Kevin.
Do not get me wrong my Da was Irish and my ma was Welsh I was born in Liverpool a proud Souser but I am English and did not do the terrible things the British done I want to live in peace and love all mankind, love to all
Liverpool beit Red or Blue the best people and greatest city in England love from your cousins across the Irish sea..☘️☘️
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Brilliant
Coach, do you think Gary would do a recording of Outlaws and Dreamers? Have a listen to Dick Gaughan singing it...
im a scot but i always greet at this song at this song nae wonder i detest the english and gary og has a soulful voice
Gary can’t sing a bad song!! 🇮🇪
savage singer
Oh bye the way my dad was Irish my mum was Welsh I was born in Liverpool so I am English
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love this song, but this is the Worst version i have ever heard
Really? I love the older ones too but he really has a serious voice on him
scouser
Sorry me again I am 71 and do not blame the Germans for Hittler I do think we should not of gone into Iraq but this is my oppinion
Hitler was a Catholic he died to save Christianity.
the worst version iv`e ever heard