Star of the County Down

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:16 pm**

Simon Maguire wrote:
Heather wrote:On my own again, as usual.

Don't worry I agree with you The Pogues get my vote on everything.

Yeah, i prefer the Pogues version too

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:42 pm**

Irish Rover wrote:
Simon Maguire wrote:
Heather wrote:On my own again, as usual.

Don't worry I agree with you The Pogues get my vote on everything.

Yeah, i prefer the Pogues version too

Thank you also.

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:25 pm**

there is a cool version on the wolftones the troubles album, tho not in the same league as the pogues, i like it , its different

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:01 pm**

rumsodomyandthelash wrote:there is a cool version on the wolftones the troubles album, tho not in the same league as the pogues, i like it , its different

Must get it and listen.

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:14 pm**

I have to say, I thought it was absolutely terrible. :shock:

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:25 pm**

"Star of the County Down" will for me always belong to Fiddler's Green. The singer has an amazing voice, which suits this song perfectly.

Though the Pogues version is more likely to fit at a party (or live) and that's important too ;-)

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:54 pm**

Paddy Rolling Clone wrote:I have to say, I thought it was absolutely terrible.

You talking about the Wolfe Tones version of the song, right ??

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:05 pm**

Yeah. I couldnt listen to anything they've done since they came back. Are those dance mixes a piss take?

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:09 pm**

Paddy Rolling Clone wrote:Yeah. I couldnt listen to anything they've done since they came back. Are those dance mixes a piss take?

Dance mixes? The Wolfe Tones? :shock:

Feck. How did I miss them?

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:14 pm**

Paddy Rolling Clone wrote:Yeah. I couldnt listen to anything they've done since they came back. Are those dance mixes a piss take?

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:15 pm**

Seriously. They have to be heard to be believed.

They're fucking awful.

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:22 pm**

There are some decent tones tracks but i know what you mean i saw them in new york in march and they do go on a bit about the "troubles"

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:29 pm**

They must be worth some serious cash. Good luck to them, but I wouldnt set foot next or near one of their gigs over here. Scumfests.

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:33 pm**

rumsodomyandthelash wrote:There are some decent tones tracks but i know what you mean i saw them in new york in march and they do go on a bit about the "troubles"

I saw them live about a year ago and know what you mean. It struck me that they were very much a part of Ireland's past, but hopefully not it's future. I much prefer bands like The Dubliners who sing some songs remembering our past, but don't spend a whole show going on and on about nothing but the Troubles. In my opinion, bands like The Dubliners unite people, whilst The Wolfe Tones divide them.

**Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:36 pm**

The Clancy Brothers - The best rebel band of all. :lol:

I agree wholeheartedly with what you just said Michaelo. :wink:

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