Ed Harris - The Blackbird

The traditional Irish fiddle tune "The Blackbird (An Lon Dubh)" is a Jacobite song that originated as a song and is now most commonly known as a set dance. The song's title refers to the blackbird, which is one of the many allegorical names used by poets and bards to refer to Ireland. The song was also understood to apply to King James III.
The harper's version is a set dance which can also be found in O'Neill's Music of Ireland (Nos. 199-201). The 'blackbird' in question represents Prince Charles Edward Stewart, the Young Pretender to the English throne, whose father James II was defeated at the Boyne in 1690. Thus the song is a political allegory.
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[@steveinglis4009]

Such a fantastic Monday pick me up Ed. Love it. Pure joy. 😊💚💚💚💚💚

[@WEdHarris]

I can't thank you enough Steve! It means more than you know my friend!

[@bookbwitched6823]

So beautiful, thank you!

[@WEdHarris]

Thank You for watching and commenting!!

[@JudyA.Murray-es3wc]

That was awesomely executed. What a performance!

[@WEdHarris]

Thank You so much! You made my day!

[@warrenhuff7349]

Excellent!

[@WEdHarris]

Thank You!!

[@TubaLisa-xr3cq]

Amazing!

[@WEdHarris]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ladyfoot2880]

Well Ed, I can truly see why the original song is now most commonly known as a set dance. I sure felt like dancing and I could see you could hardly keep your feet firmly planted. 💃🕺😅😅 Thank you, as usual, and I hope yours is a meaningful Veterans Day/Remembrance Day #LestWeForget 💜💜💜💜

[@WEdHarris]

So sorry for the late reply! Thank You so very much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you and your family a wonderful upcoming holiday season!

[@Cassiekyung]

Impressive!

[@WEdHarris]

Thank You very much!