Who Sings on Star of the County Down?

**Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:54 pm**

I heard it on the peace & love reissue and I didn't recognize the vocalist. Does anyone know who is singing?

**Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:04 pm**

Andrew Ranken (Vocals), Shane MacGowan (backing vocals), Jem Finer (guitar), James Fearnley (accordion), Spider Stacy (whistle), Terry Woods (cittern), Philip Chevron (bass), Darryl Hunt (drums)

**Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:05 pm**

Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City

**Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:25 pm**

Thanks for the info!

**Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:57 am**

...Who does the lead vocals on "Star of County Down"?

Thanks in advance.

**Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:59 am**

The one and only Andrew Ranken

**Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:16 am**

Alright, thanks.

**Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:43 pm**

Simon wrote:The one and only Andrew Ranken

proof from Dublin, december 23rd:

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6583 ... gigyk6.jpg

**Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:17 am**

Great song, though I think his vocals are kinda misplaced on the studiorecording, though it was nothing less than awesome live.

The Chieftains feat. Van Morrison has done the greatest version of this, at least of those I've heard so far.

**Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:25 pm**

Aslak wrote:Great song, though I think his vocals are kinda misplaced on the studiorecording, though it was nothing less than awesome live.

The Chieftains feat. Van Morrison has done the greatest version of this, at least of those I've heard so far.

I appreciate the Pogues version a lot, personally,
the Van Morrison is beautiful but a bit low on energy,
for the other extreme: check former Canadian band MacKeel,
who boasted about their version: Star of County Down as your grandfather never knew it

**Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:49 pm**

PADDYgoesDUTCH wrote:
Aslak wrote:Great song, though I think his vocals are kinda misplaced on the studiorecording, though it was nothing less than awesome live.

The Chieftains feat. Van Morrison has done the greatest version of this, at least of those I've heard so far.

I appreciate the Pogues version a lot, personally,
the Van Morrison is beautiful but a bit low on energy,
for the other extreme: check former Canadian band MacKeel,
who boasted about their version: Star of County Down as your grandfather never knew it

another great version was made by the Staggerers

http://myspace.com/thestaggerers

**Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:35 pm**

It's wonderful how every member is able to contribute great vocal works, such versatility.

**Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:28 pm**

it's also wonderful that someone can ask the same question, with the answer 1 post above!

**Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:35 pm**

Jon wrote:it's also wonderful that someone can ask the same question, with the answer 1 post above!

I suspect that's more to do with the efficiency of our janitors combining posts where necessary.

Who Sings on Star of the County Down?

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