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lyrics
In faded photo, like a dream,
Drums are beating, trumpets gleam
Playing for the ranks of marching feet
And union banners on the street.
Chorus
Musicians strike up that chord again
You Union women Union men
That all may hear our clarion cry
And the power of the MUI
Along the street they march so proud
Sounding strong and playing loud
‘The Rebel Girl’ and ‘Union Maid’
‘The Red Flag’ to ‘The White Cockade’
I’ve heard those anthems richly played
By tribunes of the music trade,
The Fed’s name stitched in red and gold,
Their aspirations painted bold.
Orchestras clothed in black and white
Jazz heads jamming through the night
Buskers sing come hail or shine
Trad folk playing line on line
Andy Irvine leads our grand parade
With workers’ songs that never fade
String quartet and gospel choir
Add the passion and the fire
Rock and classic, trad, freelance
Singer, writer, teacher, dance
All our welcome in our throng
To play with us our Union song.
credits
from My Father Told Me,
released November 27, 2014
Vocals:
Ciarán Ó Maoiléoin, Aoife Caomhánach, Máire Ní Chróinín, Luke Cheevers, Fergus Russell, Jerry O'Reilly and Steve Byrne.
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Just another Superb well delivered album by this wonderful versatile artist very well recorded produced its a must for anyone's collection. Nancys vocals are brilliant as ever..
stand out album. maz2
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This album is stunning!! I love the vocals - Daoirí Farrell has such a fantastic voice. The bouzouki and touches of flute are so excellent. A really really fantastic Irish album! lynnaround