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Originally Posted by Tarkus666
Just pointing out the rather odd reality of a song that is so often considered an Irish icon was a: written by a Brit, (and did not do well), a b: was rewritten by a relative whence upon its success began.
Maybe I am over thinking these things but it sort of lost a meaning to me when I found out it wasn't really the core Irish song that I had always thought it was.
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Okay I understand that logic. The song hits me in the heart my ex says I don't have. I am even having it played at my burial, by a bagpiper no less. I actually like the pipes and drums.
