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125. The Green Fields of France (Eric Bogle)
Posted by: raymondcrooke
Video duration: 368 seconds
Another great song by Scottish-Australian singer, Eric Bogle. This song, like "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" is about the futility of war, in particular WW1, supposedly the war to end all wars. It is also known as "No Man's Land."
This song is on my first CD: "AXIS OF EVIL and other True Stories."
Related: bogle, eric, fields, folk, fureys, green, irish, irishdaragh, land, mans, matilda, mcbride, no, scots, song, waltzing, war, willie, ww1
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113. Chevaliers de la Table Ronde (Traditional French)
Posted by: raymondcrooke
Video duration: 484 seconds
I learned this French drinking song at school from my French teacher, many years ago.
It is best sung with a group of people - even if they only join in the "Oui, oui, oui" and "Non, non,non" - especially if everyone's had a few drinks.
For those who have forgotten the French they learned at school, hang around and you'll hear my English translation.
Related: drinking, folk, france, knights, round, song, table, wine
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133. The Irish Ballad (Tom Lehrer)
Posted by: raymondcrooke
Video duration: 193 seconds
This is an ancient Irish ballad, which was written by the great musical satirist, Tom Lehrer. It has a modal tune, which, Lehrer explained in his introduction, means that he plays a wrong note every now and then.
He had to admit that it is not really like a genuine folk ballad because the words which are supposed to rhyme actually do.
Related: ballad, folk, humour, irish, murder, parody, satire, song
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48. The Town I Loved So Well (Phil Coulter)
Posted by: raymondcrooke
Video duration: 302 seconds
A beautiful song about the effect of war on the town of Derry, or Londonderry, depending on your politics.
This song is on my first CD: "AXIS OF EVIL and other True Stories."
Related: ballad, derry, folk, guns, irish, kelly, londonderry, love, luke, song, tanks, war
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149. The Wild Colonial Boy (Traditional Australian)
Posted by: raymondcrooke
Video duration: 334 seconds
The origins of this outlaw ballad are obscure, though valiant attempts have been made to find the identity of Australia's second best-known bushranger (after Ned Kelly). The first written version of this song dates from 1881, and the main character is known variously as Jack Doolan, Jack Dowling and Jack Duggan.
This song is on my second CD: "Laws of Chance."
Related: australia, bushranger, castlemaine, folk, guns, outlaw, song, trooper
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353. Ayam den Lapeh (Traditional Minang)
Posted by: raymondcrooke
Video duration: 201 seconds
Another very popular Minangkabau traditional song. It has been recorded by various singers, including Anita Sarawak, Ally Noor, Oslan Hussein, Elly Kasim, Siwi Yunia, and Syaifaana.
This song was requested by akimz69 and apongdagreat.
Related: bukit, chicken, folk, minangkabau, padang, request, song, sumatra, tinggi
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