Paul Brady's "The Island"


Written 20 years ago, the lyrics of Paul Brady's "The Island" ring even more true today. In this song with additional commentary, Brady expresses the devastation and emotions that engulfed the people of Ireland in the early eighties. However, the wars, bombing, and fighting that are happening around us today, remind us of the mindset Brady was addressing. "If you are not with us, you are against us. Turning your back on your own." In this powerful piece, Brady truly does pierce through the emotional flak from an ordinary man's perspective, to touch the heart of the human soul.







Channel: Music
Uploaded: August 10, 2006 at 12:16 am
Author: independentmscfan

Length: 02:20:13
Rating: 4.85
Views: 119014

Tags: politics war Lebanon bombs Ireland

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chubbandjacqui (November 28, 2008 at 6:21 pm)
Saw PB several times in the early '80s at the Half Moon in Putney. Just unbelievably brilliant live. He signed an album for me, and next gig he walked past me to the stage and said 'are you still here?' in a lovely playful way, in that beautiful voice. Unfortunately I was being squired by my brother-in-law of that time, but in my diverting daydreamy version we disappeared off after that gig into the night together and lived happily ever after. I can dream, and believe me I do (sigh);)
darklingrose92 (November 18, 2008 at 4:28 pm)
i like celtic thunder's version better, though props to him for writing such a wonderful song
willywinwin (November 17, 2008 at 1:31 am)
like paul bradys 1st guitar was almost impossible to play so was mine any parent out there please dont by your kids a load of junk,you cant go wrong with a yamaha for the money
niall29 (November 13, 2008 at 9:44 pm)
I like that you thought of me when you heard this song :)

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