The first time I heard this song I was holding my 14 month old granddaughter. Suddenly uncontrollable tears rolled down my cheeks. She frowned then lifted her little fingers and wiped the tears.
Still performing and in fine voice. Attended his concert last week in the beautiful Cardrona Valley in New Zealand. Sad not to see John Munro after 40 years as a fan but Pete and Emma were brilliant in support, and it was truly a night to remember. Please come back soon!
Mary Black is, and always has been amazing. Mary's daughter, Roisin O'Reilly is singing backup vocals. Eric Bogle & John Munro wrote some, perhaps all. of the best anti war songs ever written. Sadly John Munro is no longer with us but as far as I know, Eric Bogle is still performing with as much passion as ever.
Keep returning to listen to this- genuine emotions expressed about the human condition .. we are condemned to repeat the mistakes of previous generations.. but must continue to strive not to do so.. the trick is to keep the faith .. travel hopefully it is better than arriving.
The psychopaths who rule over us, Fleece us and slaughter us like sheep, causing untold misery and pain yet they never loose a moments sleep. All wars are Bankers Wars, they loan money to both sides with cross guarantees all debts will be paid, enslaving future generations to pay of the debts. We get our Sons and Fathers killed or broken and our Daughters raped, our children grandchildren and even great grandchildren get to pay off the bill for their entire lives. They can only do this to us because we let them, we just can't believe they knew exactly what they were doing, when will we never learn, when will we ever learn.
Brecht, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, "The winners in every war are the generals and the losers are the common soldiers" .. well,words to that effect... it's been a long time since I was involved in a production..
Some wars are worth fighting and those who fight those wars on our behalf give us the freedom to offer an opinion and a democratic vote and the choice to follow our own religion -- or not. I am grateful to those who fought for our freedoms and I will always remember them with love and gratitude.
Ongelooflijk dat VPRO iemand die totaal niet (meer) kan zingen helemaal naar hier haalt. Tragisch dat iemand die vals zingt als een kraai zelf ook niet kritischer is. Tenenkrommend.
+Herbert Marzinek For kids? If wars where fought only by the politians who instigate them, we would have a lot less. Only the naive say this is for kids as it is the common people who are sent to fight the wars stupid politians started. Common people pay with their lives for wars, the rich profit.
+Herbert Marzinek. What a disingenuous comment. The lyrics clearly make an informed statement regarding both the seduction and futility of war. Yet without the previous generations sacrifice, perhaps it would be Herr Herbert Marzinek.
The first time I heard this song I was holding my 14 month old granddaughter. Suddenly uncontrollable tears rolled down my cheeks. She frowned then lifted her little fingers and wiped the tears.
Still performing and in fine voice. Attended his concert last week in the beautiful Cardrona Valley in New Zealand. Sad not to see John Munro after 40 years as a fan but Pete and Emma were brilliant in support, and it was truly a night to remember. Please come back soon!
Absolutely beautiful!
Mary Black is, and always has been amazing. Mary's daughter, Roisin O'Reilly is singing backup vocals. Eric Bogle & John Munro wrote some, perhaps all. of the best anti war songs ever written. Sadly John Munro is no longer with us but as far as I know, Eric Bogle is still performing with as much passion as ever.
It's now 2022. In a week's time I'm going to see Eric preforming.
Totally agree. Anything that’s worth saying - Eric Bogle says it like no one else
Absolutely stunningly magnificent sounds
Great song with some magical piano playing.
Beautiful. Harmonies that only a mother and daughter could achieve. Hair standing on the back of my neck, so passionate a performance. thank you.
Beautiful Mary and your lovely Daughter
Best harmony I’ve heard in years!
sung with great emotion. bogle and munroe -- national treasures.
+joe mchale they are magic. + heartbreaking.
One word Beautifull
Sung with real passion
Crying my eyes out, the futility of war and the young lives wasted on it! Not just the lives but the hurt as well
I had the pleasure of seeing Eric a couple of times at the Winnipeg flk fest, very moving experience...
top work mary ,you nailed it
i did not know of this Mary Black until recently, & suddenly i'm listening to one of the finest voices ever, so far so good, Aloha
Just Amazing
Beautiful
Keep returning to listen to this- genuine emotions expressed about the human condition .. we are condemned to repeat the mistakes of previous generations.. but must continue to strive not to do so.. the trick is to keep the faith .. travel hopefully it is better than arriving.
Terence Retter n
The psychopaths who rule over us, Fleece us and slaughter us like sheep, causing untold misery and pain yet they never loose a moments sleep. All wars are Bankers Wars, they loan money to both sides with cross guarantees all debts will be paid, enslaving future generations to pay of the debts. We get our Sons and Fathers killed or broken and our Daughters raped, our children grandchildren and even great grandchildren get to pay off the bill for their entire lives. They can only do this to us because we let them, we just can't believe they knew exactly what they were doing, when will we never learn, when will we ever learn.
Beautiful song sang by a beautiful lady.
Stunning as ususal. Lovely to see Roisie O with you. Stunning interpretation of Eric Bogles incredible songs~ Thank you!
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.
Really lovely.
Never mind me , but this is stunning 👍 Tam.
War is a rich mans game the poor pay with their lives 🙏🏻
Brecht, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, "The winners in every war are the generals and the losers are the common soldiers" .. well,words to that effect... it's been a long time since I was involved in a production..
Prachtig
truth needs sharing OMG at 16 national pride would have had me dying for crap as well
riedijk jij heb weinig verstand van muziek als je dit tenenkrommend noemt
Why did it take 8 years to find this?
Roisin is Mary's daughter, not her sister's.
Mary sings many beautiful songs, but this one is so profound and shows the stupidity of War.
Some wars are worth fighting and those who fight those wars on our behalf give us the freedom to offer an opinion and a democratic vote and the choice to follow our own religion -- or not. I am grateful to those who fought for our freedoms and I will always remember them with love and gratitude.
+Lynne Prunskus "Some wars are worth fighting and . . . "
So right! Thank you.
And thank you to our Servicemen !
incorrect! She is Marys daughter!!!
You are right. My fault.
Roisin O is the daughter of Mary´s sister Frances.
jcriedijk, blijf maar op Flakkee
War is rich people sending the children of poor people out to defend their wealth........
this is doleres keane song.
Ongelooflijk dat VPRO iemand die totaal niet (meer) kan zingen helemaal naar hier haalt. Tragisch dat iemand die vals zingt als een kraai zelf ook niet kritischer is. Tenenkrommend.
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Not as good as Dolores Keane's version.
there are a lot of people who profit from war. that is , why there will never be peace.you should all know by now. foolish song
for kids
+Herbert Marzinek For kids? If wars where fought only by the politians who instigate them, we would have a lot less. Only the naive say this is for kids as it is the common people who are sent to fight the wars stupid politians started. Common people pay with their lives for wars, the rich profit.
+Herbert Marzinek. What a disingenuous comment. The lyrics clearly make an informed statement regarding both the seduction and futility of war. Yet without the previous generations sacrifice, perhaps it would be Herr Herbert Marzinek.