by Fr. McGreer Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:10 pm
Radio play of this single was absolutely ZERO here in Ireland. I listen to the radio a lot during the day and to a range of stations depending on mood. Not once was the single mentioned in passing or in any way promoted. I don't know whether the single would be considered 'Irish' in as much as say a U2 release would be, but this fact is important because the national music radio stations are compelled to play 25% 'Irish' content.
Shane is a bit of a square peg in a round hole as regards his perceived nationality. Those in the UK would say he's Irish, so why would they get behind him? and here in Ireland he's considered a kind of 'Plastic Paddy' (God, i HATE that term) so again, no real feeling of "Yeah, let's support OUR Man". The only country that mattered as regards chart position was the UK (same as Fairytale).
We (fans and muso's
) all thought it was "cool" that Shane and Friends covered a relatively obscure classic track and did a mighty fine version of it too. But it just passed the general public by. They sent their few pounds to Haiti in countless other ways.
DzM used his baseball analagy, here's mine..... Just because it's good music does not mean it's popular. I DJ at an 80's club night and if i play The Smiths 75% of the dance floor will empty. If i play Tight Fit, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, dance floor jammed. Fucking frustrating.
Radio play of this single was absolutely ZERO here in Ireland. I listen to the radio a lot during the day and to a range of stations depending on mood. Not once was the single mentioned in passing or in any way promoted. I don't know whether the single would be considered 'Irish' in as much as say a U2 release would be, but this fact is important because the national music radio stations are compelled to play 25% 'Irish' content.
Shane is a bit of a square peg in a round hole as regards his perceived nationality. Those in the UK would say he's Irish, so why would they get behind him? and here in Ireland he's considered a kind of 'Plastic Paddy' (God, i HATE that term) so again, no real feeling of "Yeah, let's support OUR Man". The only country that mattered as regards chart position was the UK (same as Fairytale).
We (fans and muso's :roll: ) all thought it was "cool" that Shane and Friends covered a relatively obscure classic track and did a mighty fine version of it too. But it just passed the general public by. They sent their few pounds to Haiti in countless other ways.
DzM used his baseball analagy, here's mine..... Just because it's good music does not mean it's popular. I DJ at an 80's club night and if i play The Smiths 75% of the dance floor will empty. If i play Tight Fit, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, dance floor jammed. Fucking frustrating.
