Songs Of The Irish War Of Independence CD

For the 100th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’, Irish people across the globe are looking for ways to connect and commemorate. Not only will some share in moments of silence, but also in prayer and in remembrance, others, will find solace in music and in song.

For those looking to mark ‘Bloody Sunday’ through music, Dolphin Music have put together a double album featuring some of the biggest names in Irish Music commemorating this historic event. The album titled ‘Songs of The Irish War of Independences’ a Commemorative collection, comprises classic tracks by a range of multi-talented artists whose heartfelt lyrics and music will bring people together in remembrance of this never to be forgotten time in history Rebel songs were an integral part of Republicanism at the beginning of the twentieth century and many of the most popular were inspired by events from The War of Independence. Several ballads on this collection remember and pay tribute to many Rebel heroes including Tomas MacCurtin, Terence McSweeney, Dan Breen and Kevin Barry. Other pivotal events during this revolutionary period are also recalled including the Burning of Cork City, Bloody Sunday and brutalities of the Black & Tans. This commemorative album also includes famous songs from previous rebellions which also gave expression to the spirit of Irish resistance.

Tracklisting

CD 1

1.  Come Out Ye Black & Tans - Paddy Reilly

2.  The Burning Of Cork City - Eoin Thomas

3.  The Boys Of Barr Na Sráide - Niamh Parsons

4.  Kevin Barry - Patsy Watchorn

5.  The British Army - Ronnie Drew

6.  The Galtee Mountain Boy - Paddy Reilly

7.  Salonika - Johnny McEvoy & Sharon Shannon

8.  Mná Na Héireann - The Celtic Orchestra

9.  Oh Where Is Our James Connolly? - The Black Family

10. The Boys Of Kilmichael - Jimmy Crowley

11. The Man From Mullingar - The Wolfe Tones

12. The Lonely Woods Of Upton - Sean Dunphy

13. The Wind That Shakes The Barley - Anne Byrne

14. The Soldier's Song - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones

15. The Ballad Of Dan Breen - Eoin Thomas

CD 2

1.  On Bloody Sunday - Eoin Thomas

2.  Michael - Johnny McEvoy

3.  The Ballad Of Séan Treacy - Murphy's Law

4.  The Foggy Dew - Frances Black

5.  The Assassination Of Tomás MacCurtain - Eoin Thomas

6.  The Patriot Game - Liam Clancy

7.  The Board Black Brimmer - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones

8.  Shall My Soul Pass Through Old Ireland - Sean Dunphy

9.  On The One Road - Barleycorn

10. Only Our Rivers Run Free - Paddy Reilly

11. The Valley Of Knockanure - The Wolfe Tones

12. The Recruiting Sergeant - The Black Brothers

13. Grace - Derek McCormack

14. A Nation Once Again - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones

15. The Young Volunteer - Galloglas