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Speaking of Irish music, I was raised on it, thanks to my dad. This is my favorite song of all time.

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) Mar 16 '11, 21:47

Liam Clancy, may he RIP, was a giant of Irish music. Bob Dylan called him the best ballad singer of all time. This song, about the Travellers, touches my heart like no other.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAgs0a2JVco (www.youtube.com)

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my friend's irish mother, on learning her favourite was black velvet band: "sure Amy, 'tis a protestant song." -- nm - mafic Mar 16, 23:36
That's not a link to Reagan and Mulroney singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". -- nm - Mop Mar 16, 21:49 4
- I don't think Reagen has even met Ben Mulroney ....... -- nm - Beryllium Mar 16, 22:03 2
  - Dermot Mulroney, dumbass -- nm - moles Mar 16, 22:07 1
    - I believe that's what it says on his tombstone. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 16, 22:09
- no, it's GOOD. -- nm - loosilu Mar 16, 22:02

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Speaking of Irish music, I was raised on it, thanks to my dad. This is my favorite song of all time.

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