Oh yes, certainly a bonus episode on ‘Oró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile’ would be something very valuable, already what you said in this episode sounds fascinating. All those political entanglements that this kind of song must inevitably fall into, the variation of interpretations through the decades....  For me, a pleasant surprise was the two very different instrumental versions of this song recorded by The Mary Wallopers for the documentary ‘Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan’

"It just goes to show that having these little leads or gateways out there in visible places can be a good thing for those of us who are inclined to dig a little bit deeper."  I love this thought, and the story of your Pretty Saro deep dive. Each of these episodes starts me on my own tangential deep dives, so thank you!

Another trad I met in my youth thanks to Pentangle (who made a more pressing and jazzy version). Great episode with a great closure (Devils by The Rheingans Sisters is reeeeally something)

Fire Draw Near Episode LV is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Heather Wood ' - outstanding singer, tank driver and wit'. It features her singing with the Young Tradition alongside some anti-marriage songs, a little look at Oró Sé Do Bheatha 'Bhaile, some traditional tunes by Rory Gallagher, some north American goodness and a bit more besides.

Tracklist

Jim Williams – Finger Scene
The Young Tradition – Lyke Wake Dirge
Rory Gallagher – She Moved Through the Fair
Darach Ó Catháin – Oró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile
Sinéad O’Connor – Oró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile
Natalie Ní Chasaide and Iarfhlaith Ó Dohmnaill – Welcome Home Gràinne
The Kossoy Sisters – I Never Will Marry
Lukas De Clerck – Sacrifice of a Reed
The Dubliners – Don’t Get Married
West of Roan – Let No One Steal Your Thyme
Abner Jay – I’m So Depressed
Rory Gallagher – Bratcha Dubha
Paul Clayton – Johnny's Gone To Hilo
Iris Dement – Pretty Saro
The Young Tradition – The Innocent Hare
The Rheingans Sisters – Devils

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FDN LV

Fire Draw Near is a monthly podcast and radio show which investigates Irish traditional music and song in all of its myriad forms.

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