Come out ye black and tans was the first Irish rebel song I ever heard which introduced me to Irish history. I absolutely love Ireland, the history, the people, the culture, everything! also the songs are amazing.
Same actually, I remember it was Easter 2022 when we were travelling up to Scotland. We made a playlist of Scottish songs, when suddenly this came on and I absolutely loved the accent and lyrics. Thats when I fell in love with rebel music. ❤❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
I’m of Irish descent but live in the US many friends and family members sent money to the IRA. The struggle of Northern Ireland between the British dates back prior to 1916 to almost a millennium since the Anglo-Norman invasion. The IRA even had funding from Gaddafi who was known to support and group resistant to tyrannical British rule. Ireland has a rich history. Ireland has the most geniuses per capita and the Druids were respected by Greco-Roman empire. Ireland was one of the only countries in Europe to not be conquered by Rome
After the war of independence many of those who fought in it were blacklisted. Meaning they could not get employment anywhere in Ireland. A lot of them went to America for work.
Hallo, I'm a German student and songs like this made me learn about Irish history. We learned NOTHING about it at school, only a little bit about the UK. I asked my history teacher a week ago. I will teach my class about it hopefully next week. Thanks for your content🤗 and sorry for my bad English 😅
Heard this song (Colm R. McGuinness cover) for the first time about 2 weeks ago and now I’m hooked on the history of the Anglo-Irish wars. We don’t get taught about any of this in English schools!
@@23715 I know I can, I’d love to move out of here, unfortunately I don’t have the finances to do so ,, I’m a recovering addict, hopefully I can move away one day 👍🏻
Davy you are brilliant. I have been seeing you on reels from tic tok. I am a son of an Irish Family, Mom was from Mayo, Dad from Cork. Our families were scattered to the four corners due to the IRA & their involvement. I have subscribed. Your a fine man.
Finally someone explained to the ether , aye this was also one of the first rebel songs ive heard that got me into all of this and also into you and your channels tiktok and stuff . it just has something in it that has heart and soul of a good song a man would stand behind it
I’m English born from a family with Irish connections; my auntie married an Irish fella from Dublin, and they settled down in London. Whenever we visited them we used to play their records (we didn’t have a record player) and there was one I really loved, which I thought was just traditional music. I would turn it up full blast and my older brother would get all nervous and turn it down. To this day Im not sure of the song titles but one was about a jolly plough boy, and going “off to Dublin in the green,” and another was about tearing a red white and blue handkerchief in half.
The actual tune Dominic Behan used for the song was called Rosc Catha na Mumhan and was written by Piaras Mac Gearailt from Ballykinealyin east Cork in the 1700's.
Not Irish, but I think any population who has been oppressed by a larger international bully can appreciate and empathize with this song and other Rebel tunes
Hey Davy, the only video I found was a short clip where the East German Military was singing the song, explained in Russian 😅 So funny! 😂 Thank you for pointing that out! 😁💚
Well, considering the fact that the Black and Tans are back and are now being called Azov or Tornado or Ajdar...I fully identify with the Irish Rebs and use " Sinn Fein " all the time. Remember Joe Devlin from Columbo? Well, I'm definitely a poetess and a Ukrainian Antifa Reb.
thank you davy for teaching us here... im not irish and was brought to your channel via listening to the italian rebel folk song 'bella ciao' and then wanted to hear other countries rebel folk tunes and I'm so feeling this and foggy dew!!!!
Ty for this video, just heard the song for the first time and wanted the backstory for it because history is always really interesting. I feel part of why I learn so much about Irish history in particular is because they really did make so many (good and catchy) songs bashing the british, so it has me seek out the events they sing of 😂
I was mentioned to an Irishman in Dublin that the Black and Tans were like the early Texas Rangers, both were Protestants, but the Rangers were heavily maned by descendants ofUlstermen and Scots-Irish. They both had had a habit of indiscriminately killin innocent people there Irish Catholics, here Mexican Americans.
The song sung by the East-German national people's army is actually one called "Es ziehe die Söhne los" or "The sons set off" in English and it's about a New War coming and a Russian father having to let his son go and being very sad about it.
I always wonder about one thing: in irish pubs in germany, you can order a drink called "The black and tans", its a mix of stout and ale...because i read Dan Breens Bio, i was pretty shocked about it. Do you know why they serve something like that?
About the German Army video: It is notable that it was the Army of East Germany that performed this song. Maybe the socialists saw a potential ally in Irish rebels if the Cold War had ever escalated in Europe.
Great explanation. I hear talking about the troubles in Ireland is like talking about the national socialists in Germany (People aren’t too fond of talking about it). That’s just what I hear and I haven’t been able to get anyone to confirm if it’s true or not.
The Black and Tans remind me a lot of the Freikorps from Weimar Germany. The Freikorps were militias of WWI veterans who were fairly decent fighters from their experiences of the trenches, but without the command structure and discipline of a proper army, they often behaved like gangs of brutal thugs.
Fantastic video! Very informative and to the point! Do you have a video on the Irish Rebel Song “Kinky Boots”? Would love to know the context and meaning behind some of the historical references!
Superek są te piosenki . Kawał histori Irlandii ,można wiele się dowiedzieć o skomplikowanej sytuacji Dzięki chłopaku. BO też jestem Irlandcxzykiem który woli pośpiewać pobawić niż Niż te gatki szmatki wielu ambon I trybun zbawicieli.
Thanks for the information! In the states I worry these lyrics would get mistaken for white nationalist propaganda. So I appreciate the history lesson. Recently I’m getting into folk songs and this one was always catchy and seemed like he had strong history with it.
Very informative! Would love a deep dive into The Fields Of Athenry - might not be a traditional rebel song, but one with deep connection to the troubles. From the dubliners to Dropkick murphys to fans of the celtics...
Hi! Can you explain what the lyrics mean with "show your wife how won medals down in Flanders?" Which battle or achievement is it about and what's the context?
"Where are the sneers and jeers that you loudly let us hear when our leaders of sixteen were executed" - A reference to the Easter Rising if I'm not mistaken.
Part 2 Two years ago I discovered the great Pogues and the Dubliners. I learnt about Irish history, fighting for freedom, the famine and read the complete oevre of Brendan Behan in German. I will travel Ireland this summer for the first time! If I had tried this 35 years before (from GDR), I would have been shot by crossing the border by exactly the same guys who were singing this song (by the army of my own country). Crazy! Harry, Berlin
I heard that it makes fun of an exaggerated newspaper article in the Daily Mail that saw rebels and sedition on every corner. It'll be great to hear Davy's you tube explanation. His other work is very good indeed.
I understood that an Irish journalist saw the chaps at a station and drew comparisons between them and the Scarteen hunt who wore a black and tan coat.
You forgot to mention that it was Winston Churchill who came up with the idea of recruiting ex-squaddies as police 'Cadets'-that was their literal title!
In your IG reel you cited a UA-cam documentary video on the terrible Black and Tans. I tried searching but couldn't find the exact vid you referenced. Please let me know where I could find it. Thanks and cheers, mate, from the Philippines!
I am from Germany. I searched for the video where the German Army sings Come out you Black and Tans. I found a video where soldiers of the former GDR (East Germany) sang the song with German lyrics. I am pretty sure they did not know anything about the meaning of this song. They hardly spoke English over there, at that time.
Just checked. This was the former GDR army. Polish comment in the back. I didn't even understand what they were singing. Pls ignore this "german" Desaster
True story - My parents-in-law were visiting Ireland sometime in the mid 70s and on their 1st full day after arriving, they decided to go walking and see the sights. My father-in-law; who at the time, knew absolutely nothing about Irish history, came down to the lobby wearing a nice black golf shirt and a freshly pressed pair of tan trousers. One of the hotel staff approached him and, in the most diplomatic and discreet manner they could, explained to him that his attire was perhaps not the most appropriate choice for walking around Dublin. They said - ya know; you probably won't have any trouble but, why take a chance? He went back upstairs, changed into white and blue, and thoroughly enjoyed the rest of his Irish vacation. I got a hoot out of him retelling the story years later.
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Come out ye black and tans was the first Irish rebel song I ever heard which introduced me to Irish history. I absolutely love Ireland, the history, the people, the culture, everything! also the songs are amazing.
What a great introduction to Irish history! 😁
Same actually, I remember it was Easter 2022 when we were travelling up to Scotland. We made a playlist of Scottish songs, when suddenly this came on and I absolutely loved the accent and lyrics. Thats when I fell in love with rebel music. ❤❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
I’m of Irish descent but live in the US many friends and family members sent money to the IRA. The struggle of Northern Ireland between the British dates back prior to 1916 to almost a millennium since the Anglo-Norman invasion. The IRA even had funding from Gaddafi who was known to support and group resistant to tyrannical British rule. Ireland has a rich history. Ireland has the most geniuses per capita and the Druids were respected by Greco-Roman empire. Ireland was one of the only countries in Europe to not be conquered by Rome
It was mine too, as being 25% Irish, it is one of my favorites! 🇮🇪🇮🇪
davy, It is said the that the title Black and Tans was first used as a nickname for the Scarteen Hounds, a pack in Knocklong in County Limerick
My grandad was a provo that moved the U.S.A, he taught me a lot of Irish songs. This one is one of my favorites
It’s one of the best tunes for sure!
"A Provo that moved to the U.S.A., …" you say, and I say he was NO Provo.
Sethx Did he kneecap kids when he went to the US.
Or blow up any pubs with innocent people in .
Or did he leave that behind him in ireland??
They was trendy Provo lol@@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk
After the war of independence many of those who fought in it were blacklisted. Meaning they could not get employment anywhere in Ireland. A lot of them went to America for work.
"Come Out Ye Black and Tans" ~Mr. Krabs cover
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I'm a German student and songs like this made me learn about Irish history. We learned NOTHING about it at school, only a little bit about the UK. I asked my history teacher a week ago. I will teach my class about it hopefully next week.
Thanks for your content🤗 and sorry for my bad English 😅
You used perfect English
Cool and u have great English
Yeah
Yeah
@@gavdev Thanks. I was very bad in English at school. But I spend my free time on it the last months. 😊
Black n Tan was a slur in my household, growing up in GB in the 70's. My father used it against anyone who riled him .... Loving the channel!! ☘✊☘
You have an amazing channel, absolutely keep it up. Irish history needs to be remembered!
Thanks so much my friend. Loads more coming! 🇮🇪
Who knew three chords and some genuine feelings could be that powerful, eh? Thanks for posting,
Thank you 😁
Heard this song (Colm R. McGuinness cover) for the first time about 2 weeks ago and now I’m hooked on the history of the Anglo-Irish wars. We don’t get taught about any of this in English schools!
Delighted you are enjoying the history! 😁
There are ton of other Irish songs not rebel related that have deep meaning and history behind them that could also be discussed. Good stuff Davy!!
Absolutely Eddie. I’ll be covering everything really! Thanks a million man 😁
My grandfather first introduced me to this song and my mother used to sing it around the house. It’s always been one of my favorites for that reason.
I fell in love with Wolfe tones like a decade ago, and never stopped loving them. Such a unique vibe, always lifts my spirit
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@@23715 unfortunately this is where I was born
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Wow. My father loved this song well. And now I get it.
Big thanks from the US! I plan on getting over there one of these days.
Growing up in the Liberties in Dublin I remember me Da walking home from the Lark singing this often. Love the channel btw Davy some great stuff ;)
Great explanation!!!
Can't wait to see this 👌👍🍀
Thank you Freddy 😁🇮🇪
Davy you are brilliant. I have been seeing you on reels from tic tok. I am a son of an Irish Family, Mom was from Mayo, Dad from Cork. Our families were scattered to the four corners due to the IRA & their involvement. I have subscribed. Your a fine man.
Kevin, thanks so much. I’m delighted that you’re enjoying your Irish history! Really appreciate you! 🇮🇪
Finally someone explained to the ether , aye this was also one of the first rebel songs ive heard that got me into all of this and also into you and your channels tiktok and stuff . it just has something in it that has heart and soul of a good song a man would stand behind it
Thank you 😁
I’m English born from a family with Irish connections; my auntie married an Irish fella from Dublin, and they settled down in London. Whenever we visited them we used to play their records (we didn’t have a record player) and there was one I really loved, which I thought was just traditional music. I would turn it up full blast and my older brother would get all nervous and turn it down. To this day Im not sure of the song titles but one was about a jolly plough boy, and going “off to Dublin in the green,” and another was about tearing a red white and blue handkerchief in half.
I love u Davy I’m from Donegal and this is a great video 🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀
The actual tune Dominic Behan used for the song was called Rosc Catha na Mumhan and was written by Piaras Mac Gearailt from Ballykinealyin east Cork in the 1700's.
Thanks for the info.
Thank you my man, Ive always loved the song and Irish history. Great content. 👊
Thank you for the history lesson, I was genuinely curious about this songs meaning
Great content! Greetings from Poland!
Great channel Davy, just subscribed. Paul (London)
Paul, thanks so much! Really appreciate it buddy 😊
Great info again Davy, teach the world! 💪😎👍
Thank you mate 😁
Not Irish, but I think any population who has been oppressed by a larger international bully can appreciate and empathize with this song and other Rebel tunes
Love them irish deasent
As a weirdo, most of these trivial knowledge I acquired through wikipedia. It's good to see more perspectives on the song
Crossey and Cummings gave me thisn,
Wolfetones 1981 when we wad spreading mud up the wall.
Hey Davy, the only video I found was a short clip where the East German Military was singing the song, explained in Russian 😅 So funny! 😂 Thank you for pointing that out! 😁💚
Hope you enjoyed it! 😁💚
Well, considering the fact that the Black and Tans are back and are now being called Azov or Tornado or Ajdar...I fully identify with the Irish Rebs and use " Sinn Fein " all the time. Remember Joe Devlin from Columbo? Well, I'm definitely a poetess and a Ukrainian Antifa Reb.
Come out you black and tans and fight me like a man🇨🇮👍
Bless ya lad. Breaks my heart you have to explain the history. Tiocfaidh ár lá
That the Black and Tans adorned themselves with the garb of the Nazi SA has not gone unnoticed. (or was it the the other way 'round?)
Great song
Nicely done! The video clears up a few things.
thank you davy for teaching us here... im not irish and was brought to your channel via listening to the italian rebel folk song 'bella ciao' and then wanted to hear other countries rebel folk tunes and I'm so feeling this and foggy dew!!!!
So succintly summarized, spectacular
Ty for this video, just heard the song for the first time and wanted the backstory for it because history is always really interesting. I feel part of why I learn so much about Irish history in particular is because they really did make so many (good and catchy) songs bashing the british, so it has me seek out the events they sing of 😂
Irish are some of the best singers for some odd reason. It's in their blood
True that haha!
@@davyholden Jeff Buckley comes to mind first for me. That's a lot others. Chris Cornell was Irish too.
I agree
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I was mentioned to an Irishman in Dublin that the Black and Tans were like the early Texas Rangers, both were Protestants, but the Rangers were heavily maned by descendants ofUlstermen and Scots-Irish. They both had had a habit of indiscriminately killin innocent people there Irish Catholics, here Mexican Americans.
Your videos are AWESOME!!!
The song sung by the East-German national people's army is actually one called "Es ziehe die Söhne los" or "The sons set off" in English and it's about a New War coming and a Russian father having to let his son go and being very sad about it.
Timeless banger
Come Out Ye Black and Tans!
Come Out and Fight me Like a Man!! 🇮🇪
I always wonder about one thing: in irish pubs in germany, you can order a drink called "The black and tans", its a mix of stout and ale...because i read Dan Breens Bio, i was pretty shocked about it. Do you know why they serve something like that?
It's the colour of it, that's all.
Don't call it a Black and Tan in Ireland, it's a Half and Half
@@Seamus322 mate, id never touched that stuff. I was just wondering. Its like calling a german drink "The SS". Only idiots eould otder that.
Great job lad!
Thank you Michael 😁
About the German Army video: It is notable that it was the Army of East Germany that performed this song. Maybe the socialists saw a potential ally in Irish rebels if the Cold War had ever escalated in Europe.
I love Ireland such a brave people 🇨🇮💪 🍺🇷🇸
How about the Man from Mullingar? My dad would sing that every St Patrick’s Day?
Great explanation. I hear talking about the troubles in Ireland is like talking about the national socialists in Germany (People aren’t too fond of talking about it). That’s just what I hear and I haven’t been able to get anyone to confirm if it’s true or not.
The Black and Tans remind me a lot of the Freikorps from Weimar Germany. The Freikorps were militias of WWI veterans who were fairly decent fighters from their experiences of the trenches, but without the command structure and discipline of a proper army, they often behaved like gangs of brutal thugs.
Fantastic video! Very informative and to the point! Do you have a video on the Irish Rebel Song “Kinky Boots”? Would love to know the context and meaning behind some of the historical references!
Superek są te piosenki . Kawał histori Irlandii ,można wiele się dowiedzieć o skomplikowanej sytuacji Dzięki chłopaku. BO też jestem Irlandcxzykiem który woli pośpiewać pobawić niż Niż te gatki szmatki wielu ambon I trybun zbawicieli.
Thanks for the information! In the states I worry these lyrics would get mistaken for white nationalist propaganda. So I appreciate the history lesson. Recently I’m getting into folk songs and this one was always catchy and seemed like he had strong history with it.
Looking forward, Davy!! 👍🏻😍☘️
Is this the pic you decided for your e-book btw? 😉💚
Thank you Tanja! And yes, this is the pic I chose 😁💚
Love it! ❤️
Very informative!
Would love a deep dive into The Fields Of Athenry - might not be a traditional rebel song, but one with deep connection to the troubles. From the dubliners to Dropkick murphys to fans of the celtics...
I’ll absolutely do that Kieran. I have done it on TikTok but I’ll do a UA-cam video on it 😊
Are people were pushed out of Ireland, but were all Brothers 💪🏻🇮🇪
I have a question, will there be a video talking about the exact contrast song nicknamed "Bring back the Black and Tans"?
Great song, as a Kenyan because we fought the British, I like the song
Very cool🔥
Thank you 😊
One of the most bad ass songs.
Hi! Can you explain what the lyrics mean with "show your wife how won medals down in Flanders?" Which battle or achievement is it about and what's the context?
Flanders were a big battlefield area during WW1 I'm France Belgium area
What is the meaning behind the execution on the leaders on 16?
"Where are the sneers and jeers that you loudly let us hear when our leaders of sixteen were executed" - A reference to the Easter Rising if I'm not mistaken.
Part 2
Two years ago I discovered the great Pogues and the Dubliners. I learnt about Irish history, fighting for freedom, the famine and read the complete oevre of Brendan Behan in German. I will travel Ireland this summer for the first time! If I had tried this 35 years before (from GDR), I would have been shot by crossing the border by exactly the same guys who were singing this song (by the army of my own country). Crazy!
Harry, Berlin
So hyped
Thank you 😁
Come out ye black 'n tans by the GDR army is the greatest You Tube video ever. 😂
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One of my favorite songs, and well explained.
Are you familiar with ''The Patriot Game?'' The Clancys sang it.
My favourite irish rebel song
Ireland has been fighting the English for centuries and have not fallen and will never Ireland will be free one day 🇮🇪
It’s killeshandra not killeshanders to anyone who is not from Ireland who may have been singing this song to themselves
You’re a rebel Harry
Davy, if you could break down The Boys from the County Cork it would be most appreciated. Your video was very informative.
One Rebel song that I always liked was The man from the daily mail, I always wondered if there was a story behind that.
Love it! I'll cover it soon😁
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I heard that it makes fun of an exaggerated newspaper article in the Daily Mail that saw rebels and sedition on every corner. It'll be great to hear Davy's you tube explanation. His other work is very good indeed.
supporting ireland since 1916
Ireland forever their war of independence a real David against Goliath type struggle
thx
Absolutely love this song 💚🤍❤️🇮🇪🏴🥰🍀🍀🍀
Can you break down th song Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep, Mairead Farrell
I will surely look into it 😁
I’m an American with some Irish heritage. I honestly just really love this song.
My grandfather wad shot by the Belfast black n tans
Bloody Brit bastards
I never knew what happened @ Killashandra, thanks for the info.
I understood that an Irish journalist saw the chaps at a station and drew comparisons between them and the Scarteen hunt who wore a black and tan coat.
You forgot to mention that it was Winston Churchill who came up with the idea of recruiting ex-squaddies as police 'Cadets'-that was their literal title!
True
In your IG reel you cited a UA-cam documentary video on the terrible Black and Tans. I tried searching but couldn't find the exact vid you referenced. Please let me know where I could find it. Thanks and cheers, mate, from the Philippines!
The video is called ‘the Irish war of independence the road to freedom’ by the channel ‘warographics’. It’s a great video!
Im a Celtic fan 🟩⬜🟩⬜🇮🇪🤝🏴🇵🇸🍀🍀🍀
thanks lad
I have a photo of my family members in uniform…I can’t tell which side they fought on though
I think you should do an episode on The Patriot Game by Dominic Behan.
Absolutely!
I like the Alan Partridge version
I am from Germany. I searched for the video where the German Army sings Come out you Black and Tans. I found a video where soldiers of the former GDR (East Germany) sang the song with German lyrics. I am pretty sure they did not know anything about the meaning of this song. They hardly spoke English over there, at that time.
I don't know should I ask this in comment but
I want to know history behind "johnston's motor car" Who is Johnston and what happened
Mr krabs sung this so well
Just checked. This was the former GDR army. Polish comment in the back. I didn't even understand what they were singing. Pls ignore this "german" Desaster
Funny after hearig a singer called
Colm McGuinness
Your video appears
Of the same name of thw song you are talking about
😅
All the best
True story -
My parents-in-law were visiting Ireland sometime in the mid 70s and on their 1st full day after arriving, they decided to go walking and see the sights. My father-in-law; who at the time, knew absolutely nothing about Irish history, came down to the lobby wearing a nice black golf shirt and a freshly pressed pair of tan trousers.
One of the hotel staff approached him and, in the most diplomatic and discreet manner they could, explained to him that his attire was perhaps not the most appropriate choice for walking around Dublin. They said - ya know; you probably won't have any trouble but, why take a chance?
He went back upstairs, changed into white and blue, and thoroughly enjoyed the rest of his Irish vacation. I got a hoot out of him retelling the story years later.