All soldiers are some mothers sons, some fight for the cause, some because it seemed a better life than the poverty of the slums... most of the latter never expected to fight never mind die.. the former did... better a volunteer than a conscript? Just maybe....
After 10 years or something, this i still one of my YT favourites.
Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan!
What a wonderful performance ! Really touches my heart. Thanks for posting it.
beautiful voice, great song, rarely performed by a woman! Wonderful.
Amazing! You should make an album and try to spread your amazing music!
Beautiful! I love Sinead O'Connor's version with the Chieftains too.
Great voice!
Wow I really love the Clancy Brothers version, however this is really strong too.
Gorgeous :)
I wonder why so many versions don't place the "Night fell black and the rifle's crack" stanza in?
I know right? Best stanza.
Her voice is bigger than the audio track can handle.
Do you still sing a tall, Ms Holohan?
staurismos I believe they do,but they havent been in touch with me for many years
from when are these recordings?
All soldiers are some mothers sons, some fight for the cause, some because it seemed a better life than the poverty of the slums... most of the latter never expected to fight never mind die.. the former did... better a volunteer than a conscript? Just maybe....
+yosemite sam Well said Sam speaking as one of lifes conscripts ha ha