Sinead O'Connor, The Foggy Dew,Reaction

[@CanadianReacts]

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[@raybrennan7851]

That song just stops you dead in your tracks. Imagine starting a rebellion you know you can’t win, and you know they will take your life for doing so, just to make the people of Ireland stand up and fight after your gone. Very powerful. Thank you.

[@CanadianReacts]

+Ray Brennan thanks for writing Ray. I appreciate any insight I can get

[@raybrennan7851]

@david gallagher I completely disagree with that comment. In planning it was a serious attempt to overthrow the British government. But days before the Rising they knew they hadn’t got enough weapons. And was short of volunteers. I’m talking about the initial start of the Rising in Dublin. taking the building’s and holding them. They went into those buildings knowing they would probably not be coming out. If that’s not a sacrifice then what is ?. Nothing to do with what happened afterwards. ( blood sacrifice)

[@skippership7]

@@raybrennan7851 I agree, it was indeed a serious attempt to get "The British Empire" out of Ireland however once the Aud with the arms had been caught by HMS Bluebell and Spindler had scuttled her off the coast of Kerry and Eoin MacNeill then "cancelled manurers" and stood the IV down, it was from that point onwards always going to be a blood sacrifice and Pearse knew that and I suspect most of the IRB knew that as well. You will always hear historians say that the Rising "took the British completely by surprise" but this is of course nonsense. Balfour through the Castle's spies and informers had already informed the British Cabinet that the Rising was going to start on "Easter Monday" (not Easter Sunday) and as FLOA Balfour had already starting assembling troops in Britain to ship into Ireland. The point is that the British Government "Let" the Rising go ahead so they could justify the plot they had hatched in Oct 1915 to assassinate members of the IV and IRB / trouble makers, but called that plot off at the time as it was deemed not viable. So, the Rising starts "what a perfect excuse for the British" and hence why Order 256 was implemented so quickly to make sure these "troublemakers" were "legally executed" (indeed as 79 rebels in total were sentenced to be executed - excluding Casement of course). These debates (if anyone bothers to read them) are all clearly detailed in Hansard HofC papers for May 1916 and Irish MP John Dillon's wonderful verbal mauling of Asquith in his rivers of bloody speech in the HofC. Huge credit should be given to John Dillon for saving so many Rebel lives and getting Asquith to put a stop to Maxwell's blood lust on 11 May 1916, but too late to save Mac Diarmada and Connolly on 12 May as they were both signatories of course. And before you ask about Thomas Kent, yes his execution was illegal as he was charged and from guilty of the wrong crime, as conceded by Asquith in those same debates. Show less

[@awopbopaloobopawopbamboom5041]

@david gallagher Speaking as the great niece of one of the volunteers who fought in it as a very tall but very young lad, and ended up as one of the volunteers who went on hunger strike in the Curragh, but who ultimately survived and lived until I was in my teens - the aim of what YOUR INTERPRETATION of Connolly's quote was to sound the death knell against Britain (and other's, eg Belgium - the Belgian Congo, for example) HIGHLY UNJUST AND BRUTALLY OPRESSIVE COLONIALIST REGIMES..... *AND IT WORKED!!! WHAT STARTED IN IRELAND LIT THE FUSE THAT LED COUNTLESS OTHER THERETOFORE OPRESSED COLONIES TO FOLLOW QUIT & HEY PRESTO: COLONIALISM WAS DEAD OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOLLOWING FEW DECADES!!* I see you mentioning all of the not that many in comparison various British Agents who were supposedly killed by these few poorly armed volunteers - *but failing to count amongst the dead any of the victims of the Criminally Psychotic Black and Tans, or the millions starved to death in ditches during the famine, while Britain stole and sold for profits every single other crop etc that didn't fail during those years!?!* IF YOU'RE GOING TO START LISTING VICTIMS, HAVE THE DECENCY TO LIST THEM ALL, NOT JUST ONE SIDE'S (THE VASTLY LARGER IN NUMBER AND FAR BETTER EQUIPPED SIDE'S, AT THAT!!!) *I, for one, am very proud of what my Great Uncle and those other men achieved!! We wouldn't have our Republic today without their sacrifice!!*

[@KeshHarp]

It was also the refusal of some commanders in the West, to join the fight and last second confusion of orders to stand to. The fight continued and I am proud to have been just a small part in it overall. I am proud to have had comrades like Bobby Sands, Bik Hughes and all the others!! Time on the blanket...

[@sarahsanders9587]

Always brings a tear to my eye as a proud Irish woman. Really stirs something inside me. Beautiful rendition, and thank you for your thoughtful and respectful reaction!

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks Sarah, it was very enlightening for me. Sinead & others like cranberries have been more informed it seems. Early U2 as well

[@k.e.g2133]

Thank you sir for your response ❤️

[@ahabog]

Not a finer Irish ladies voice anywhere god bless you sinead

[@CanadianReacts]

It’s beautiful

[@lukelocks9083]

And God rest her soul too!

[@gregbrogan9061]

This song always gets me! Remember.... such bravery... very proud of Ireland.

[@CanadianReacts]

Great pride

[@vickystanley8853]

I really love this beautiful song.. especially when Sinead sings it.

[@CanadianReacts]

I appreciate the kind words Vicky. Thanks for writing.

[@FightingIrish327]

This is the absolute best version of this song hands down..

[@CanadianReacts]

Very moving

[@CanadianReacts]

I love it

[@lukelocks9083]

Totally!

[@mikki3562]

This song and the music has a powerful impact certainly on Irish people. And maybe one of the reasons is because a part of our country is still occupied. I don't know if it means so much to others though. It's good to share these things and make it known, I suppose.

[@CanadianReacts]

I don’t know much of the history but I am familiar with the IRA a little. I hope I wasn’t insensitive in my reaction. Thanks for writing.

[@bryanmccoy6527]

@@CanadianReacts there is nothing the IRA has done that could even compare to everything the gaels have endured for the past 1 and a half thousand years at the hands of the Saxon.

[@CanadianReacts]

@@bryanmccoy6527 thanks Bryan

[@cheiftain732]

James connolly shot wounded in a chair . RIP patrick o flanagan 1916 north king st ☘✝️

[@mathewcooper8327]

what a tune get a tear every time thax what a reaction love it

[@CanadianReacts]

I got wrapped up in it and almost forgot to react

[@cheiftain732]

Nothing gives chills like the loansome boatman. By finbar furey

[@WjfhdhShshshsh]

This was wrote by a priest who was present during the first day He was there to bless the rebels before he fight then as he left he took the same road home but his time could see the smoke and hear the church bells ring for the dead and dying irish Many have claimed to by the author all but the preist who was present who does not want recognition

[@CanadianReacts]

Thank you very much

[@Imyourhuckleberry01]

That is just rubbish, even as an Englishman I know that, Charles O'Neill who wrote the song was 100 miles away when the Rising started. Where did you get that "he was there" from?

[@skippership7]

It's shameful that Canon O'Neill when he wrote the song mentioned "The MEN" of the Rising at least 4 times, but the WOMEN of the Rising = ZERO times. All honour to those great WOMEN of Cumman na mBan and the ICA, may their courage and loyalty to the cause during the struggle for freedom never be forgotten...God bless you all great ladies.

[@CanadianReacts]

I apologize for the delay in responding. Yes, I agree. My nana & my wife’s aunt were involved in the was efforts in WW2 but little was said of their contribution as well

[@k.e.g2133]

Shane mc Gowan lead singer with the porgues and former fairy tale of new York singer has died aged 65 here in Ireland . RIP Shane the legend.

[@CanadianReacts]

Today?

[@countycricklewood]

One of our Sinéad best! Such Atmosphere! Haunting! 🇮🇪👊☘️

[@CanadianReacts]

One of many

[@wyatturner6934]

I get the history behind this song. Being an American this song gives me that little frog in my throat .. very patriotic and I love it!

[@CanadianReacts]

She does such a moving job.

[@rocketman5931]

Amazing song! RIP Sinead, O’Connor 🙏🏼🇮🇪☘️

[@CanadianReacts]

So sad.

[@eimearinez]

Sound with Chieftain beautiful song which soul in singing makes me cry every time I hear the bravery of the people before us!

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks, I love Sinead's voice , you can really hear her emotion. Hey, I checked out your channel, make up tutorials are huge on youtube , if you want to continue down that road I'm sure your audience will find you in no time. It may take a while but great short videos like yours would be helpful to the ladies i'm sure. Thanks for writing.

[@donallmccrudden4812]

Good stuff.the footage used for the the first half of the video was from a movie called the wind that shakes the barley, which is about the rebellion, the other half was from a movie called Michael Collins. He was important figure in the rebellion who was assassinated at the age of 33. It's a bit heavy but it's interesting.

[@CanadianReacts]

You’re a wealth of knowledge.

[@donallmccrudden4812]

@@CanadianReacts hopefully 😁.the wind that shakes the barley is also a song about love and death like many Irish songs and poetry etc

[@CanadianReacts]

@@donallmccrudden4812 thanks again

[@CanadianReacts]

@@bobwhite894 I’m not sure. I didn’t see the movie.

[@danbreen6946]

Michael Collins was 32 when he was murdered

[@shane7103]

Sinead is incredible. A natural beauty, who if she didn't have a note in her head, could of been a runway model, she's also blessed with an equally incredible voice. The surname O'Connor goes back hundreds of years in Ireland, the O'Connors would of been Kings in Ireland going way back. Something very special about her.

[@CanadianReacts]

It’s sad she has had such a troubled life

[@shane7103]

​@Canadian Reacts A troubled soul indeed, her 17 year old son committed suicide not long ago RIP. Check out "Spancil Hill" by Christy Moore and Shane McGowan. Its about an Irish immigrant in California who hallucinates about returning to Ireland while on his death bed. Thanks for the video. "Twas better to die 'neath that Irish sky Than at Sulva or Sud-El-Bar" what a line

[@BigRonaldo07]

God bless Sinead 😢

[@GrainneCarney]

The Chieftains who are the band that this version is by (Sinead was one of a few guest vocalists on The Long Back Veil album, can be put with any singer and they make that singer no matter how good, immeasurably better. Martin, Seán, Matt, Paddy & Derek are some of the best musicians Ireland have produced! If my memory is serving me, the clips in the video you were using are from one of the greatest films every shot: The Wind That Shakes the Barley, its a hard watch, but probably the most historically accurate representation of that period of our history to be put on film.

[@GrainneCarney]

PS: There are versions of this song by the likes of the great Irish Brigade, Shebeen etc which have a slightly differing line updated somewhat: instead of "But had they died by Pearse's side. Or fought with Cathal Bruagh, Their graves we'd keep where the Fenians sleep 'Neath the shroud of the foggy dew." its "But had they died by Pearse's side, or fought with the Provo's too, Their graves we'd keep where the Fenians sleep 'Neath the shroud of the foggy dew"

[@CanadianReacts]

Thank you

[@Fischstix95]

Much love from Colorado

[@CanadianReacts]

+Fischstix95 her voice is incredible! I appreciate your input.

[@chrisbyrne5358]

Thank you🇮🇪🙏❤️

[@corkboy4523]

If this doesn’t get the blood up as an Irish man, then you’re dead! RIP Sinead 😥

[@CanadianReacts]

Haunting

[@trevorocallaghan6980]

This virsion is played at the start of the dropkick murphys live shows as there coming on stage tune

[@CanadianReacts]

Connor McGregor used it too I think

[@trevorocallaghan6980]

Seen the dropkick murphys here where I live in Ireland a few years ago and that song was a brilliant start to an awesome gig

[@CanadianReacts]

@Trevor O'Callaghan I did Rose Tattoo by Dropkick Murphy’s and house of pain shamrocks and shenanigans too

[@candacemurphy8765]

My Grandmother was born in Donegal in 1901 and came to America in 1926, so she lived through all of this. She didn’t talk about it often because she didn’t like talking about the past, but she did tell me a little about the Black and Tans. She told me how they would show up at the weekend dances to “inspect” the goings on. Everyone turned their backs on the soldiers and you didn’t dare talk to them. But she did say once that they (the Black and Tans) were just lonely, young men, far from home looking for a girl to talk to on a Saturday night. I know the stories about them are much worse, but that was her memory. She was close to 100 when she said this so, I guess her memories had softened a bit.

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks for sharing this Candace

[@mopo8552]

Beautiful version.

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks Mo, I got caught up in the video and didn't comment until they end though.

[@mopo8552]

@@CanadianReacts that’s a good thing ! 😊

[@witchestomotheryou234]

Sinead’s voice is incredible. 💚

[@CanadianReacts]

+Brian Middleton I agree

[@colmdevlin5340]

WOW Brian, another powerful production, you are amazing

[@CanadianReacts]

Cheers!

[@CanadianReacts]

I’m watching Wales in Qatar right now!

[@Wayne-t-347]

R.I.P Sinead O'Connor

[@CanadianReacts]

So sad. One of my favourite singers

[@cathalcostello1650]

Rip Sinead 😢 🇮🇪

[@CanadianReacts]

I agree

[@SubbuteoCloak]

Great video, love your channel and all your reacts!

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks Nel, I forgot to stop the video to comment as it was playing, I got too wrapped up in it.

[@SubbuteoCloak]

It is a great song, I can’t blame you

[@MrGeorocks]

Band called the Orthodox Celts are very good if you like Irish folk music.

[@CanadianReacts]

Hey cool thanks, I love new stuff

[@spikeycat81]

☘️🇮🇪 chills every time. Hi from Dublin

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks. Hi Dublin. I’ve got some great Irish music on my channel

[@dave3gan]

Britain was a mighty empire at that time, it was a real David and Goliath

[@huntercleveland7950]

The Wolfe Tones and its modern incarnation The Young Wolfe Tones have a version of this. Those are some good versions also.

[@CanadianReacts]

+Hunter Cleveland thanks Hunter

[@derry3344ii]

Fantastic singer

[@CanadianReacts]

I agree

[@paul1x1]

I'm Canadian watched the wind that shakes the barley as an assignment to write a critique of the movie great movie depressing but great I believe the English aristocracy for reasons I do not get hated the Irish with a passion I'm German danish no dog on this fight but read about this period see if you don't afree

[@Irish780]

This was the song Connor mcgregour entered the octogan too in all his mma fights

[@CanadianReacts]

+irish1 yes!! I heard that. That’s awesome!

[@megastardave]

Thank you, beautiful

[@CanadianReacts]

Great version

[@seanb-ol3up]

Great reaction thank you for respecting the song much appreciated, could you do a reaction to a song called joe mc Donnell eire og version please I love it and no one has did a reaction to it thank you

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks for writing. She did a marvellous job. I’ve got a good list going. I love unique stuff, thanks for suggesting it.

[@seanb-ol3up]

It's a very popular irish rebel song tells story of a hunger strike, in fact the whole eire og album is very good, thanks again good luck from Ireland

[@laurawade4503]

Oh Sinead. What a woman

[@CanadianReacts]

I was so shocked!!

[@mathewcooper8327]

any chance you could try the celtic symphony by the wolf tones

[@CanadianReacts]

+Mathew Cooper always looking for new stuff. Thanks Mathew

[@davidharkin8554]

Wow

[@72mossy]

First scene was the Ambush of Kilmichael

[@CanadianReacts]

Great background to a great performance

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@philbradshaw7650]

The Fureys-First leaves of autumn, or Red rose cafe.

[@CanadianReacts]

+Phil Bradshaw I haven’t done the furey’ s yet. Good suggestion

[@philbradshaw7650]

@@CanadianReacts I forgot to mention The Fureys-The grand affair, From Clare to here, Galipoli...

[@billythekid1365]

RIP

[@CanadianReacts]

I’m stunned

[@billythekid1365]

@@CanadianReacts I know you're a fan CanadianReacts you're a good dude. I'm forever grateful for your reactions. I've watched multiple times. I dunno if you know but you're among the very few on YT that has reacted to this stuff

[@CanadianReacts]

@@billythekid1365 I enjoy her so much. I thought about doing a tribute video but I thought it would be in poor taste to capitalize on the situation. Thanks for sharing

[@instigatorobearga]

Ar son saoirse na hEireann! (For Irish Freedom!)

[@CanadianReacts]

I wish I could read this! 😀

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

agus Ni Siochan go Saoirse! TIOCFAIDH AR LA!!!

[@tommykelly5830]

You should listen to"Grace" it's a song about Pierce one of the leaders who was executed that day or "James Connolly" the one in the chair

[@CanadianReacts]

That's great information, I appreciate that, thanks

[@eoinmaguire6691]

That song Grace isn't about Paraidgh Pearse, It's about Joseph Plunkett who was to be executed just after the 1916 rising, He got married to Grace hours b4 he was 2 be executed he wrote her a letter which is still on the alter in the church in kilmainham jail Dublin.. I'm a proud Irishman who knows his Irish history but ur rite an absolute beautiful song👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@tommykelly5830]

Your right my bad thanks for the correction

[@eoinmaguire6691]

@@tommykelly5830 Ur more then welcome my friend, And I didn't even need to Google it😂 Wasn't crazy about school but loved history especially Irish history reason been my great uncle RIP died in 1990 aged 94 and I used 2 luv hearing his stories not that he told many, I was 13 when he died but I've been told he took an awful lot 2 his grave like many of that era did, And I can be proud that he was a Michael Collins man he was in the 2nd or 3rd car behind Collins when they were ambushed.... So if ur ever in an argument with a Cork man just say "You lot call urselves the rebel county sure u's killed the best rebel there ever was" And trust me they soon shut up😂😂😂 Rite history lesson is over😜👍 If you like Irish music which I take it you do, The best rebel band are the wolf tone's without question and there's a piece of music called Mise Eire it's not a wolf tone song but it's a beautiful peace of music, There's one that's just music and there's one with lyrics... Actually type in on utube "the 100th anniversary of the 1916 rising" and go to the songs on that, it was the 1st time words were put to Mise Eire but not only that you will also get to hear Grace... If you haven't seen it?? I'd highly recommend it👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@eoinmaguire6691]

@@tommykelly5830 and I do apologise 4 the letter but once I get started on our history I find it very hard 2 stop going on😂😂👍

[@paulwagner688]

Sinead was a TRUE daughter of Eire. Plus she was a Magdalene Girl. The voice of a THOUSAND YEARS of oppression is in her voice.

[@CanadianReacts]

Magdalene Sisters is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen

[@brianbartlett9300]

It's Sinead and the Chieftains not the Dubs.

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks Brian, I should make another channel listing errors I made on this one, LoL

[@johndoyle2397]

17teen men

[@donallmccrudden4812]

Just realised you changed your channel name.took a long minute or two to realise😋

[@CanadianReacts]

I was suggested and I have seen similar ones

[@donallmccrudden4812]

@@CanadianReacts not bad sir👍

[@CanadianReacts]

@@donallmccrudden4812 I got caught up in the video and forgot to stop & comment

[@donallmccrudden4812]

@@CanadianReacts how are ya sir.was just at work.didnt realise you commented.sinead done another great song called you made me a thief of your heart.should definitely check it out at some point. it tugs on the heart a little bit👍

[@ntricker]

This live version with Sinead and the Chieftains is even more incredible - what an amazing, heartfelt performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZa6n4OQhMllmdk

[@CanadianReacts]

Cheers. Thanks

[@juscoz3167]

🇮🇪 IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY 🇮🇪

[@CanadianReacts]

Yes, thank you

[@paulmichaelmorgan7134]

luke kelly version is even better

[@CanadianReacts]

I did it before I did this one! Have a look.

[@CanadianReacts]

I think they are both excellent. Did you see the link to Luke Kelly's version at the end?

[@paulmichaelmorgan7134]

@@CanadianReacts love him and Ronnie Drew and the dubliners ... Raglan road by luke kelly is also brilliant and the parting glass by ronnie drew well worth a look

[@CanadianReacts]

@@paulmichaelmorgan7134 I’ve done Raglan Road & rocky road to Dublin

[@KeshHarp]

Of Sinead and the Chieftains - may God rest ye gentle, wee Derek, Paddy, Sean and now Sinead.

[@CanadianReacts]

This version is almost haunting

[@frankkelleher1888]

They were the bravest of the brave

[@CanadianReacts]

I have the Dubliners version too

[@Lucifer-cf6ul]

Ireland will alway over come english dominating and will grow stronger and stronger for we are in the right ✅️💪and when i in the right u have no fear of death england will grow weaker and weaker i ask Canada Australia to ride u self of england it still pays tribute to the crown grow some balls 😉

[@CanadianReacts]

Thanks for writing