Tribute to Ronnie Drew

[MacRua]

And a photo evidence:

Shane MacGowan attends the 'Late Late Show' at RTE Studios on February 22, 2008 in Dublin, Ireland

[Fionn MacCool]

Just wondering what people thought of this?

Personally I think it's a fucking embarrassment. The chorus is about as cheesey as they come, Shane's verse is fairly bad. Christy and Damo held their own thankfully.

I blame Bono.

[philipchevron]

Just wondering what people thought of this?

Personally I think it's a fucking embarrassment. The chorus is about as cheesey as they come, Shane's verse is fairly bad. Christy and Damo held their own thankfully.

I blame Bono.

I quite like Shane's verse. Christy and Damo acquit themselves well too. Everyone else involved is a plonker. And neither sign nor light of Dustin................

[Mark_Wafc]

I’m a bit mixed on it really while I agree its cheese beyond belief in parts, its good that Ronnie is being ‘honoured’ while he’s still with us. Its also good that modern Irish names have taken the time to ‘do something’ as it where. As oppose to bolting a blue plaque to his former home 6 months after he’s passed away as tends to happen with musicians and actors in England.

I thought Shane’s bit was quite good, especially at the end with only the fiddle.I also wouldn’t class the likes of John Sheehan, Eamon Campbell and Barney McKenna as 'Plonkers'

I hope it sells well and makes a few bob, its all for a good cause after all.

[Simon Maguire]

Well I'm not Bono's biggest fan, but I think its great that Ireland's finest have paid tribute to Ronnie. Would have liked to have seen more of The Pogues in the tribute, maybe have had Spider on whistle, James's Accordian and Terry's Cittren. as The Dubliners have/had an unique relationship with The Pogues.

I thought the corous was on the cheesey side and Bono was talking a bit of shite "King Of Ireland" and the likes but thats Bono.

Also looking forward to hearing Ronnie's version of 'Rainy Night In Soho' with Damien Dempsey. Glad to see Ronnie's back at work.

[Eckhard]

The chorus is extremely cheesy. Shane's part sounds okay, but I do probably have a higher level of tolerance because it's him.
I actually wonder how Ronnie Drew feels about that masterpiece. I mean, it's probably nice to have a couple of people honour your name, but to me it also sounds like a fucking funeral eulogy. If I were over 70 and recovering from cancer I would feel a bit irritated about such songs. It's a bit like those lifetime achievement awards: It's a gentle way to tell you that everyone thinks that your life and/or your career is/are over.

[Pyro]

I agree it sometimes looks like a funeral song.

The chorus...it sounds SO pathetic in that funny american way - with the solo vocal of I don´t know who running around in it, if you know what I mean.

On the other hand, I like there is such initiative. On one hand, it looks like "goodbye, Ronnie", on the other hand - how differently would you tell someone you really care for him? And I´m sure this isn´t a goodbye song.

Anyway, I sincerely hope that Ronnie won´t be in RIP section for many more years!

[Gurrier]

I found this one by accident the other day. It goes alright I reckon. So I don't have to trawl through the rest of the thread can somebody tell me if anyone posted a link to footage of the recording or anything?

[dawson]

SO YOu dont have to trawl through all of 3 pages ill tell you yes somebody did post a link to the footage. ALSO i noticed something funny in the video when the guy with the beard and banjo is sat down having his interveiw the guy with the beard stood up says 'for fucks sake why doesnt he shut up'! unless i imagined it

[maureen]

Yes, I too heard him wishing Barney McKenna would shut up

[Billy]

I think you have to accept these things for what they are, a tribute, kindof along the lines of Happy Birthday. It would be different if a song was written inspired by or commemorating Ronnie but this is a tribute and it is what it is. U2 is not really known for great poetry or literary works anyway.

[u2larkin04]

I think you have to accept these things for what they are, a tribute, kindof along the lines of Happy Birthday. It would be different if a song was written inspired by or commemorating Ronnie but this is a tribute and it is what it is. U2 is not really known for great poetry or literary works anyway.

I'm pretty sure it was written by Robert Hunter... Bono called him up and asked Hunter to write a song to do WITH Drew, but he accidentally wrote one FOR Drew. I think it's pretty cool though. To see all of those great performers on one stage. And I LOVED Sineads idea of getting together once a year to record, haha, I think that'd be awesome.

[Billy]

I think you have to accept these things for what they are, a tribute, kindof along the lines of Happy Birthday. It would be different if a song was written inspired by or commemorating Ronnie but this is a tribute and it is what it is. U2 is not really known for great poetry or literary works anyway.

I'm pretty sure it was written by Robert Hunter... Bono called him up and asked Hunter to write a song to do WITH Drew, but he accidentally wrote one FOR Drew. I think it's pretty cool though. To see all of those great performers on one stage. And I LOVED Sineads idea of getting together once a year to record, haha, I think that'd be awesome.

I kinda tangled up my thoughts there. I was trying to say it was tribute stuff that Hunter wrote and not a literary work he is known for. On U2 side it is the usual fair for them as I think they are more along the lines of a Christen Rock Band sound and feel wise. A little less obvious in the 80's but rather preachy since.

I agree with you it was pretty cool nonetheless. Certain bands put themselves in a position with songs they write that don't translate well for them to perform in their later years. My Generation comes to mind, hope I die before I get old??? or Alice Cooper singing I'm Eighteen at 60 or the Stones with Satisfaction, if they are not stratified by now??? as for U2, if they have not found what they are looking for at this point I suggest they stop looking.

[MacRua]

Funny, have just discovered the single was #1 in Ireland four weeks ago.
Did anybody notice?

[jennylois]

Yeah, I noticed That.