My favorite version of this son is by Vin Garbutt, from the mid-1970s--a version I have not found online or on any CD. But this is pretty darn good and thanks for the upload, which I'm enjoying immensely. I loved the song when I heard in in my early 30s, love it today, in my 70th year. Cheers and best, R. Cherry, Philly suburb.
Great upload! I have been looking for this album for years! Could you upload ' the Button Pusher' , from this album by any chance? Would be greatly appreciated.
Methinks that the narrator for this song is in error regarding the date and the impetus for this song's creation. It was popular in Ireland starting in 1937 or so with the advent of the Spanish Civil War and the resultant calls from both sides for volunteers. Inasmuch as the war was seen from the outside of Spain as a proxy war between communists and fascists, it was able to appeal to socialists and fascists around the world. The fascist side enlisted the support of the fascists in Germany and Italy, and the socialists enlisted the support of individual socialists in the Soviet Union, Britain, Ireland, the United States, and elsewhere. Much of the fighting was done by international brigades. This is a severely condensed version of the song. in the full version, there be a reference to "Peelers." This was (and is) a slang term for the London Metropolitain Police and then became applied to police in general. The Peninsular War ran from 1808 to 1812, but the London Police was not established until 1828. No one in 1808 would have known of peelers except within the context of apples and vegetables. Poor deluded Johnny and his friends came out among the losers. The fascists and their allies won, and everyone else lost including the "dirty" king of Spain, Alphonse VIII. He was so mean that not even General Franco's fascists wanted to be associated with him.
This is gorgeous. Brings tears to my eyes.
Just learnt that Seán kindly dedicated this tune to my old chap during a gig years back (at Poole Arts Centre). Gutted i wasn't there myself.......
Seans voice covers most songs, but this i briliant......
My favorite version of this son is by Vin Garbutt, from the mid-1970s--a version I have not found online or on any CD. But this is pretty darn good and thanks for the upload, which I'm enjoying immensely. I loved the song when I heard in in my early 30s, love it today, in my 70th year. Cheers and best, R. Cherry, Philly suburb.
Brilliant!
brilliant, Who will replace them?
I always thought it was about the Spanish civil war fighting the king of Spain
Not napoleon
It’s good to know the history behind the songs
Great upload! I have been looking for this album for years! Could you upload ' the Button Pusher' , from this album by any chance? Would be greatly appreciated.
m.ua-cam.com/video/PhtxMRfvQfk/v-deo.html Not taken from the album, but a studio version released as a single around the same time.
Methinks that the narrator for this song is in error regarding the date and the impetus for this song's creation. It was popular in Ireland starting in 1937 or so with the advent of the Spanish Civil War and the resultant calls from both sides for volunteers. Inasmuch as the war was seen from the outside of Spain as a proxy war between communists and fascists, it was able to appeal to socialists and fascists around the world. The fascist side enlisted the support of the fascists in Germany and Italy, and the socialists enlisted the support of individual socialists in the Soviet Union, Britain, Ireland, the United States, and elsewhere. Much of the fighting was done by international brigades. This is a severely condensed version of the song. in the full version, there be a reference to "Peelers." This was (and is) a slang term for the London Metropolitain Police and then became applied to police in general. The Peninsular War ran from 1808 to 1812, but the London Police was not established until 1828. No one in 1808 would have known of peelers except within the context of apples and vegetables.
Poor deluded Johnny and his friends came out among the losers. The fascists and their allies won, and everyone else lost including the "dirty" king of Spain, Alphonse VIII. He was so mean that not even General Franco's fascists wanted to be associated with him.
A good version but I still prefer the version by Jimmy Crowley and Stokers Lodge.
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