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

2.  The Burning Of Cork City

3.  The Boys Of Barr Na Sráide

4.  Kevin Barry

5.  The British Army

6.  The Galtee Mountain Boy

7.  Salonika

8.  Mná Na Héireann

9.  Oh Where Is Our James Connolly?

10.The Boys Of Kilmichael

11. The Man From Mullingar

12. The Lonely Woods Of Upton

13. The Wind That Shakes The Barley.

14. The Soldier's Song

15. The Ballad Of Dan Breen

CD: 2

1.  On Bloody Sunday

2.  Michael

3.  The Ballad Of Séan Treacy

4.  The Foggy Dew

5.  The Assassination Of Tomás MacCurtain

6.  The Patriot Game.

7.  The Board Black Brimmer

8.  Shall My Soul Pass Through Old Ireland

9.  On The One Road.

10. Only Our Rivers Run Free.

11. The Valley Of Knockanure

12.  The Recruiting Sergeant

13. Grace

14. A Nation Once Again

15. The Young Volunteer