Down By The Glenside. (Bold Fenian Men) A Beautiful Rendition Of This Old Rebel Song. Ken Curtis And The Sons Of The Pioneers. From The Movie Rio Grande
When my father was still alive not only did he love to watch the movie he really loved this song and Ken Curtis's voice so much that he made me record it and he played it all the time!
One of the most touching scenes in this classic masterpiece. A perfect performance... And just notice how everyone reacts to the song. Even the cynical take-no-bull**** General is moved by the song, stopping from smoking his cigar for a while. The same with the Sergeant and Mrs. York. I can't get enough of this scene, they don't make them no more. John Ford's brilliance as a director is at it's best
A traditional song of the Irish Rebellion as is the "Foggy Dew". A fitting tribute apparently requested by Maureen O'Hara, a fine, fiery Irish lass - RIP!
Regauardless of origin..The song was done exquisitly and so beautiful...It was a perfect song for the scene....I adore Ken Curtis He had a stunning voice! Thanks for sharing it! karen
Maureen O'Hara says she asked John Ford to put this song in the movie, Rio Grande. I don't know why someone calls it "an old rebel" song, but in Special Features of the Rio Grande film, she states she chose that song for the film and John Ford loved it. Since he and half the crew were Irish, no wonder.
Philip Yomtov: The reason they made this film and two other westerns was because the John Fordt wanted to make "The Quiet Man". No one thought it would make a dime, but Ford was asked if he would make three westerns. The money made from them would make up for what would be lost on "The Quiet Man". He did the three westerns - "Rio Grande", "The Horse Soldiers" and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon". Not sure if the last one was the third. But all four were great films and made lots of money.
Thanks for the info 22grena it is a beautiful song.Sung with a great tone & emotions!! I liked it the first time I heard it unknown about the inspiration behind the song!!. As a matter of fact i'm gonna play it now!! Sing it blast ya!!
that old lady picking nettle is smart. nettle is one of the best herbs. Its loaded nutrients n vitamins. if you dummies would pluck some nettle now instead taking pharmaceuticals then maybe you'd feel better.
to jan hangland, -the reference to this being an 'old rebel song' refers to the Irish rebellion, not the war of northern agression. ...PS, the third was 'fort apache', not 'the horse soldiers', which came along later.
Michael. It truly was an old rebel song. The Irish rebellion thus the root word rebel. Not always referring to the war of aggression. They knew what they were saying..
Michael. It truly was an old rebel song. The Irish rebellion thus the root word rebel. Not always referring to the war of aggression. They knew what they were saying..
The Confederates started the what you call the War of Northern Aggression and they did it in a filthy cause which deservedly lost. Let's have no pretence about states' rights unless it's to admit it was about the right to keep people in a state of slavery.
True but the Fenian Brotherhood was founded in 1858 snd 1000’d of Fenians had fought in the Civil War, and of course it was the Fenian Brotherhood that hatched the Easter Uprising.
@@hmmmmm6243 Along with the IRB, ICA, some refugees from Redmond's parliamentary party and of course the remnants of the Young Ireland movement. www.amazon.com/Easter-Witness-Broken-Vision-Ireland/dp/0944997120/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1460733797&sr=1-2
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When my father was still alive not only did he love to watch the movie he really loved this song and Ken Curtis's voice so much that he made me record it and he played it all the time!
One of the most touching scenes in this classic masterpiece. A perfect performance... And just notice how everyone reacts to the song. Even the cynical take-no-bull**** General is moved by the song, stopping from smoking his cigar for a while. The same with the Sergeant and Mrs. York. I can't get enough of this scene, they don't make them no more. John Ford's brilliance as a director is at it's best
A traditional song of the Irish Rebellion as is the "Foggy Dew".
A fitting tribute apparently requested by Maureen O'Hara, a fine, fiery Irish lass - RIP!
Regauardless of origin..The song was done exquisitly and so beautiful...It was a perfect song for the scene....I adore Ken Curtis He had a stunning voice! Thanks for sharing it!
karen
Beautiful song, stirs the heart and the blood and the spirit
love this song. God bless Irelands fenian men
Victor McLaghlan: "Sir, the trad- the traditional singers-"
John Wayne "THE REGIMENTAL SINGERS!"
Nice save, Duke, pretty sure no one noticed...
It's a big, BIG compliment to John Wayne's professionalism as an actor that he stayed in character instead of cracking up laughing!
What a fabulous voice !
So soft and tender with real and deep feeling!
How I wish I could sing like Ken Curtis, only in my dreams eh ?
Maureen O'Hara says she asked John Ford to put this song in the movie, Rio Grande. I don't know why someone calls it "an old rebel" song, but in Special Features of the Rio Grande film, she states she chose that song for the film and John Ford loved it. Since he and half the crew were Irish, no wonder.
"Irish Rebel Song"
amazing ole festus could sing this beautifully
we thank the General.
my gramma loved these movies.
Ken Curtis, what a gift.
R.I.P Maureen O'Hara.
Philip Yomtov: The reason they made this film and two other westerns was because the John Fordt wanted to make "The Quiet Man". No one thought it would make a dime, but Ford was asked if he would make three westerns. The money made from them would make up for what would be lost on "The Quiet Man". He did the three westerns - "Rio Grande", "The Horse Soldiers" and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon". Not sure if the last one was the third. But all four were great films and made lots of money.
Wonderfully sung, and what great characters ! Wayne, McLaglan and Naish as General Sheridan.
What a voice Ken had!! Gives me goosebumps..I'm not familiar with the history regarding the song!! I love this movie & song tho!!
Fenian Brotherhood organised to free Ireland
Thanks for the info 22grena it is a beautiful song.Sung with a great tone & emotions!! I liked it the first time I heard it unknown about the inspiration behind the song!!. As a matter of fact i'm gonna play it now!! Sing it blast ya!!
Just beautiful 😭♥️
beautiful
Glorio Glorio to the bold feenian men
not a lot of people know this but Ken Curtis played the accordion player In The Quiet Man
That's FAHY if you please, no E!!
The Searchers, too.
that old lady picking nettle is smart. nettle is one of the best herbs. Its loaded nutrients n vitamins. if you dummies would pluck some nettle now instead taking pharmaceuticals then maybe you'd feel better.
you are so wise beyond your years. much obliged to you.
Classic
Look at the poignant reactions of all the officers, especially the general, and Maureen O'Hara. Directer John Ford knew what he was doing.
to jan hangland, -the reference to this being an 'old rebel song' refers to the Irish rebellion, not the war of northern agression.
...PS, the third was 'fort apache', not 'the horse soldiers', which came along later.
Michael. It truly was an old rebel song. The Irish rebellion thus the root word rebel. Not always referring to the war of aggression. They knew what they were saying..
Michael. It truly was an old rebel song. The Irish rebellion thus the root word rebel. Not always referring to the war of aggression. They knew what they were saying..
Rick Houston
Rick Houston
The Confederates started the what you call the War of Northern Aggression and they did it in a filthy cause which deservedly lost. Let's have no pretence about states' rights unless it's to admit it was about the right to keep people in a state of slavery.
I love this film, but this scene always bothers me: they're singing a song half a century before it was written in 1916!
True but the Fenian Brotherhood was founded in 1858 snd 1000’d of Fenians had fought in the Civil War, and of course it was the Fenian Brotherhood that hatched the Easter Uprising.
@@hmmmmm6243 Along with the IRB, ICA, some refugees from Redmond's parliamentary party and of course the remnants of the Young Ireland movement. www.amazon.com/Easter-Witness-Broken-Vision-Ireland/dp/0944997120/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1460733797&sr=1-2
That is Festus singing