Minstrel Boy - Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros (Complete)

Complete version.

[@janinehightower5188]

I'm nowhere near Irish. Moms French/German. Dad was African American. I was raised in Boston. This piece speaks to me. I LOVE it...

[@chrissirvid5845]

Beautiful music from a man who passed away far too soon. My heart goes out to his closest. Thanks Joe

[@randomamerican471]

I watched BHD again, during Covid, and ended up here. Where do the years go? Rest in peace Joe. I'll see you on the other side brother, in a simpler place.

[@siddhantpatil292]

The Somalia war was itself curious for me and ended up loving Black Hawk Down movie than any another movie on my list ever!

[@user-om3ng3jt6c]

Repect every soilder, even enemy's

[@tinyboatsession7436]

I listened to this over and over while my baby bro was deployed to Iraq. He came back but I thought a whole lot about the what if’s. I can’t listen to this and not think of that and I’m so grateful.

[@lotsofciggies]

10 years gone. You were the best, man. The best.

[@EdLuhrs]

This is like Ravel's Bolero - it builds and builds and builds. So incredibly beautiful.

[@user-uv2xs9es1e]

People please stop killing each other.please we want to stay in peace no matter if we are living on this earth or sleeping down it

[@roddycavin4600]

Only the dead have seen the end of war

[@judeodomhnaill9711]

Long live Ireland.

[@parallaxslc1993]

THIS WAS IN MY HEADSET AS I FLEW OUT OF KAF(KANDAHAR AIRFIELD FOR THE UN-BLOODED) I LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THE PAT TILLMAN MEMORIAL USO NEAR THE FLIGHTLINE AND TMEP...AND THOUGHT WHAT A WASTE.OF BLOOD....LIFE....LOVE...AND TREASURE...WAR ONLY DESTROYS THE VERY ESSENCE OF LIFE.... THAT MAKES LIFE ITSELF WORTH LIVING...UKRAINE NEEDS OUR SUPPORT TO WIN THIS UNJUST WAR...AND THEN NO MORE WAR.....AN AMERICAN VETERAN OF 3 WARS...WHO HAS SEEN ENOUGH WAR AND LOST 11 MEN IN THE PROCESS...rest in peace brothers! --DESERTSHARK-19 USAR.(ret.) 11bravo and musch ,much more

[@sidDkid87]

*_sorry, but you couldn't be more wrong ... what's happening in Ukraine was orchestrated clumsily by the biden admin, a proxy war to TRY to bleed Russia dry ... Russia intervened on behalf of the predominantly Russian people of eastern Ukraine who voted to secede from Ukraine after the US orchestrated coup back in 2014 ... they waited 8 years too long as the Kiev regime mercilessly bombed the Donetsk and Luhansk regions - time to stop swallowing the bilge that's spewed by the Pentagon and the corporate western MSM who don't care if people like you or Pat Tillman die, as long as Raytheon and Halibutton's stocks rise! I respect you for being willing to serve our country, but don't follow blindly!_*

[@janinehightower5188]

Fantastic music. Makes me think of civil war brides losing their boys - bravery and Joe strummer is/wasso talented and creative. Beautiful piece. All 22 minutes! Hallelujah!

[@rhumbles]

Janine Hightower in falling, take refuge knowing your blood is stilll is still thinner than the dying trooper sent before you. now dead but happier you, his comrade, eventually walked over him.

[@rhumbles]

Janine Hightower roman , saxon, viking and yank may endeavor but never will they exterminate the Gael forever. Tiocfaidh ar Lá

[@jpweiss55091]

Richard Humbles Yank? are you referring to Americans? if so, why?

[@hvunderfire]

Black Hawk Down Credits Song..... one of the best of Joe Strummer.

[@mikeboyd3469]

yep, Black Hawk Down in my respectful movie rotation. Always brings a tear to my eyes.

[@rhumbles]

mike boyd america a country of a paltry 200+ years history. are you kidding me

[@rhumbles]

mike boyd f**-all original. stolen 100% from the old world. with no resect. thats whats makes us irate

[@jpweiss55091]

Richard Humbles Yes America. The country that saved Europe from German invasion and takeover twice, and has kept the Russians from taking it over for the past 70 years.

[@carlosnapoleonescobar]

What is not to love about this incredeble musician/ song writer?

[@frankloughrey9956]

It's a 1798 song written by Thomas Moore in memory of his friend who went out to fight in the 1798 irish rebellion, a lovely piece done by Joe Strummer. RIP. Joe

[@stephenmcdaniel4543]

Did you know that there are more Irishmen in the USA than there are in Ireland. Dias miuir a duit. God help us all.

[@hennagaijin100]

And the IRA. The ultimate in terror.

[@natas2350]

Duh People left to find a better life Fuck potatoes

[@SoulStealer2012]

God this is beautiful. It evokes so much emotion.

[@lardooley8397]

The Minstrel Boy is not an American song, or a British song, or a Canadian song. The tune is called 'The Moreen' and is a traditional Irish 'march', normally played on bagpipes when entering battle. The words are by Thomas Moore (1779 /1882) and were written by him while in Trinity College (University of Dublin) in Dublin on or about 1798. The composer, Thomas Moore was a pacificist, but during 1798 in Ireland a great rebellion broke out, one of several rebellions against British Rule in Ireland. Several of Moore's college comrades went to fight for freedom on that faithful year, and most of them perished, paying the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of Irish Freedom. Hence the words "Thy songs were made for the pure and free, they shall never sound in slavery' -- because the fate of any survivor of the many Irish Rebellions was stark -- it was either death for treason, or being sent into 'indentured service' -- unpaid slave labour, hence the deep meaning of the words, which are still sung when the Irish Pipe bands play in marching formation, especially when one of our troops are brought home for burial, although this normally, since 1958, is as a result of members of the Irish Armed Services perishing in the line of duty with the United Nations, in peace keeping service -- Ireland, as a neutral country does not partake in wars against other nations. It was, however, also the tune played by the Irish Battalions in the American, Canadian, British, French and Spanish armies when accompanying a funeral cortege for the many Irishmen who perished in the service of foreign armies, and remains linked with those forces, although the number of Irish Battalions in foreign armies has significantly reduced in number since Irish Independence in 1922. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Minstrel_Boy

[@lardooley8397]

Sory Tyler, but the Irish are not 'British' -- it is quite Definitely Irish. If you can kind of get your head around Native Americans being the Irish of our own country, you might be beginning to understand. The British took our land, our language, our music and our culture, but never our spirit. If you ask any native American in Canada how they feel, it will possibly echo my sentiments. Irish people are very proud of their culture, and to call Irish people 'British' is akin to calling Canadians 'Gun toting' Americans --

[@magnificentfailure2390]

Lar Dooley, I come from a very Irish background and grew up in the Southwest US. The common descriptive for white folks down here is "Anglo". As you might imagine, that led to many a dispute, Might as well call me a Brit and get it over with.

[@readygroup5107]

"these songs were made for the pure and free, they shall never sound in slavery" ... yep.. its more than just an "irish song" ...just remember.. the irish... are everywhere... :)

[@alanwarner1190]

Si señor x

[@rogerhudson9732]

The song dates from the time of the 'United Irishmen', the last time people of both branches of Christian faith on the island got together to fight for political independence, fired by American and French example. The deliberate degeneration into sectarianism was merely an elitist strategy to prevent political change. The British Isles is a strategic island group and only the Westminster elites broke up what could have been a federal republic of all parts of Britain. I'm English but love this song, about the fight for freedom from elites oppression. No border inside the island of Ireland!

[@Circumpunk]

This is my first time hearing this in total. You have my ever-lovin' gratitude mate.

[@terryjones1818]

rip joe, jah bless

[@elwoodblues7157]

This song has been stuck in head on and off ever since I heard it on Global a go-go so I spent last night learning how to play this on guitar and ukulele to satisfy my need to jam along the tune.

[@terri-b7492]

Possibly my favourite Joe song just listen to the emotion in his voice he does not just sing it he feels it.

[@artymgysgt]

I think I'd love this even more if I had some old friends here and a case of beer or two.

[@greymalkin100]

Nice one ! Happy 59th birthday Joe. x

[@ProfGale]

Powerful song. Give me 5 gal of Guiness.

[@lapuntadelfin]

It's the 22nd in Australia and this is a nice way to see the great man out. Thanks for uploading.

[@cindysnow802]

This is the best version imo. Nothing wrong with making a folk song a little different.

[@ireamon2010]

This song move me to my irish roots. Thanks Joe & The Mezcaleros. Always in my mind Joe Strummer.

[@nutyyyy]

Such a powerful tune, one for all the freedom fighters out there. ***** It was written by Thomas Moore about the 1798 Irish Rebellion in which many of his friends had fought and died, its a song about rebellion, and freedom from oppression and also that sometimes right does not always triumph but the spirit carries on. englishmick77 Yes, seems to kinda contradict the underlying message of the song.

[@nickagriesti6708]

Technically, sir, it is just a rendition of The Moreen. It only becomes the minstrel boy when Mr. Moore's lyrics are added to it.

[@williamthomson4148]

Nick Agriesti The poem only is the Minstrel Boy by Sit Thomas Moore - the tune is the Moreen. The setting is generally Beethoven's (but not this version) from a melody sent to him by the Edinburgh publisher George Thomson As far as I can figure out the original composer is unknown

[@nickagriesti6708]

William Thomson the moreen is an Irish air that isn't really credited to a particular composer. Thomas Moore wrote a poem and set it to the tune of the moreen. I don't know where you got the Beethoven anecdote from. I loterally could not find a single reference to it.

[@lalljp]

Minstrel Boy was played at the 9/11 ceremony today

[@Lichtenstein1961]

Joe Strummer symphony .

[@Bige1959]

This is me favorite version as well...

[@TRISHFITZ37]

~ BEAUTIFUL ~

[@MrRichards68]

Many people are inflamed/triggered by this music. Nationalists/Folk-music lovers/Sectarionists/ Catholics/Irish-Americans/Canadians/Londoners...The point of Joe Strummer was to unite people who care for each other.....That's all.

[@nickagriesti6708]

Whoah! I had totally forgotten about thos one.

[@bigboyedward]

9/11 FDNY Never forget !!!!

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Terrific song, the Irish and Scottish regiments are so lucky to have such great music as this and Killaloo, Willie McBride, Flowers of the Forest, Sgt McKenzie etc Went to the funeral of a soldier in the London Irish last week and they played this on the pipes, it was amazing. Now, a few historical facts that bear stating. This song is IN NO WAY sectarian, bigoted, anti-British, republican, anti-royalty or pro-Irish Nationalist. Robert Moore was a Catholic but he was educated at Trinity, served in the Admiralty, was the toast of upper class British society, a friend of the Prince of Wales, married an English Protestant and performed for Queen Victoria. Sure he knew some of the United Irishmen but was never a member and he would also have known some of their Irish opponents, the song makes no distinction in the allegiance of the Irish soldiers it pays tribute to. Moore considered all Britain’s political problem’s solved with the emancipation of Catholics and non-established Protestants in 1828 and opposed Daniel O’Connell and his Catholic association denouncing him as a demagogue. He was also vehemently opposed to slavery and one theory is that this is what the song is actually about. Interestingly it was sung by Irish soldiers on both sides in the American Civil War but for obvious reasons was more popular with the Union troops. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Moore So, The Minstrel Boy is for everyone, Protestant/Catholic, Unionist/Nationalist, EVERYONE!

[@notsure64]

awesome. love this.

[@Chowbizful]

rip Joe Strummer

[@USMarineRifleman0311]

I want this played at my funeral.

[@nickagriesti6708]

dan athos what yhe hell, man? Just because he's a soldier? That is a terrible thing to say.

[@USMarineRifleman0311]

He's a butthurt little 12yr old. Best ignored.

[@nickagriesti6708]

My thing is that, without lyrics, it's technically just a rendition of The Moreen. Still a great version, though.

[@rhumbles]

US Marine. for such a beloved ballad to those 1000s fallen in Irelands struggle. i will say.... tá tú fiú? are you worthy?..... of this tune

[@gameking50P]

Isn't it ironic that its a British band that have the voice to an old Irish hymn of the 98 revolt

[@chrissirvid5845]

Joe was a great force for good

[@eringobragh6507]

British heartbeat - Irish blood.

[@janinehightower5188]

Thank you, Adam! I have been looking for it...

[@janinehightower5188]

10/ 10!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinurban1963]

long live the irish

[@napoleonwilson6499]

Amen

[@user-mj5ef7ym6x]

Every time I hear the pipes, it's a big "go fuck yourself" in the memerence that once a while ago these pipes were outlawed due in part by the inspiration for the rebellion that came of their sounds echoing out to the English who would hear the conviction in the resolve of the Scots and Irish alike with these pipes playing loudly, resonates the stern understanding in what resistance is paid with "Paying their respects, in their own way... Outlawed tunes, on outlawed pipes.." - William Walace's uncle in response to William's question over the night of his father's return from the field The embodiedment of such needed response by the Peoples of any free nation to any form of oppressive government ; defiance in the face of tyranny

[@formaface]

Wonderful piece, thanks for uploading...top marks...I'll be taking this one home ;

[@ferrethearder]

THANK YOU! This is great!

[@fearthegeeklord]

Yes.

[@fritzduquesne3691]

Irish victories over the British Battle of Clontibret 1595 Battle of Carrickfergus 1597 Battle of the Yellow Ford 1598 Battle of Curlew Pass 1599 Battle of Moyry Pass 1600 Rineen 1920 Toureen 1920 Ballinalee 1920 Kilmichael 1920 Clonfin 1921 Dromkeen 1921 Coolavokig 1921 Sheemore 1921 Clonbanin 1921 Crossbarry 1921 Headford 1921 Scramogue 1921 Carrowkennedy 1921

[@fritzduquesne3691]

Its pretty amusing that your British side is the most butthurt.

[@fritzduquesne3691]

***** Why is it the British cant stand the taste of their own medicine?

[@alexreade4906]

Impressive since the 'British didn't effectively exist before 1707".

[@hennagaijin100]

And hard to beat at blowing up school busses and department stores.

[@hansschjlberg172]

what about all the losses to the norsemen, LOL

[@rutherfordBHAZED]

DOPE!!!!

[@lilice1907]

really? no comments? thanks for posting the long version

[@nutjaywoody4132]

Blesss

[@stickny]

everybody love's to hate but nobody is inocent of stupidity my friend of that you can be sure or you're guilty of it yourself.

[@Tom-kt8lu]

I can’t believe it’s 20 years.

[@kevtyrrell]

Its actually...Dia is Muire dhuit...God and Mary be with you. ;o)

[@englishmick77]

Fantastic version of the song, but it popping up at the end of the recruiting film Black Hawk Down slightly unsettling.

[@a_tree5793]

Your comment is 6 years old, but the baffling, thorough stupidity of calling black hawk down a "recruiting film" prompted my reply. Sure, there are inaccuracies, but it is a very honest and true depiction of war-torn Somalia. It doesn't show the American soldiers using fucking homing bullets and orbital lasers to destroy the terrorists does it? Sheesh.

[@friedrice9535]

@@a_tree5793 RLTW and Semper Fi.

[@jaumellaberia9396]

segurament la millor versio

[@user-zi1fi6fu7k]

皆んなが待ってるよ 早くおいで！joe 皆んなが待ってるよ 早くおいで

[@chrissevastopoulos9027]

if anybody takes a shower longer than this track then that's being very greedy.

[@jordanhicks5131]

I'll do it. For everyone who cant

[@Roger-qw7um]

Such a comment !

[@janinehightower5188]

Moving...

[@user-zi1fi6fu7k]

お前がいないのは寂しいよ ひと休みしたら帰っておいで 皆んなが世界が待ってるよ 愛してる

[@friedrice9535]

Damn GAAGLE put an ad near the end of the song. Argh.

[@WiltshireByways]

@lilice1907 You're welcome!

[@conlaiarla]

For a puppet comedian and NATO .

[@grail68]

There are as many Irish in New York City alone as on the entire island, Ulster included!

[@jimreilly917]

Probably more.

[@thewalkingsketchbook]

Most of you here seem to have missed the point entirely of Joe Strummers version, (wasn't he English?...). Gaudd seems to be the only one who's understood the significance. Bye bye nationalists.

[@Britlurker]

YT commenters missing the point? Never!

[@andrewvare3173]

Aye laddie...

[@donmwasvlog5367]

Black hawk down brought me here

[@larryoconnor7094]

For the Paddies that will fight for and die in Ukraine.

[@MrJoncando]

must have taken forever to post..time to take the dog there and back m8,,thx

[@floatingskul]

I love folk music. I love drone and ambient music. I love Miles Edward O'Brien. But this is fucking trying my patience.

[@raoulduke4366]

This is not "the Noreen" which I'm sure you extracted from Wikipedia given your last name ends in a value. This is brilliant arrangement of The Minstrel Boy,I might add lyrics are interspersed..And any fucking Marine ,heroic in duty and nature ,is worthy of this sacred tune.

[@ethanwright7354]

BRING BACK CASH, STRUMMER AND PRESELY TAKE BLACK, BIEBER AND KATY PERRY!

[@user-zi1fi6fu7k]

まだまだフェスティバルを楽しもう 寝ている場合じゃないぞ❓ ほら聴こえるだろカーニバルは続いてるよ いこう❗️

[@user-xy1is4ym2c]

2022年12月、母が死んだ時、この曲で送りました。

[@IRON1987IRON]

音乐无国界

[@jdfjrd]

Somebody stole me lucky charms !

[@sawtoothiandi]

yoink

[@user-zi1fi6fu7k]

お前が来ないとこの納豆全部食っちゃうぞ！

[@mulgoon874]

Eireann go braith.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Erinn go Bragh ,63rd,69th,88th NewYork ,28th Mass. 116th Penn. Regiments at Antietam, Gettysburg etal. Army of the Potomac.FAUGH A BALLAGH (clear the way) Played by fifes and drums on Gods And Generals God bless Father Corby.

[@sidDkid87]

💪☘️🎶💚🇮🇪

[@obiwanskywalker2000]

I think it was originally to the tune of the White Cockade

[@fontenoyjoe]

sounds like the White Cockade to me.

[@nickagriesti6708]

Technically, without lyrics, this is just a rendition The Moreen.

[@VVeltanschauung187]

Rangers lead the way... All the way.

[@chrissevastopoulos9027]

I'm convinced my phone and I are being stalked. I just had a shower beyond this limit and guess what some arsehole or arsewipe has spooked my phone and bloody rudely inconvenienced me. Mono un sus piaso gamoto.