“In Troubled Times” takes one on a journey through time from the Uprising of 1798 with a unique version of “Wearing of the Green”’, with the music of the turbulent 19th century, the commemorations of the formation of the Irish Republic, and with the on-going struggle of the Irish people for equality. From the bloody streets of “Free Derry” to that” Dirty Old Town,” Belfast through the satire of Tommy Makem and the poetry of Phil Coulter to the folk rock of John Lennon and the solemn reflection of Mickey MacConnell and with a bit of old fashioned Irish good humor and a comforting lullaby you will find yourself, In Troubled Times.

In Troubled Times

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In Troubled Times features traditional Irish Music during which came out of the troubled and rebellious Irish Historical Experience.  Artists featured include Gavin Coyle, Megon McDonough, The  Chancey Brothers, The North 41, Connie Marshall, Liam Durkin and Ian Brown.  Produced by Touch of Blarney Music  

Release Date: April 20, 2018

05 Toora Loora Loora

04 Kevin Barry

03 Steve O'Donnell's Wake

02 Four Green Fields

01 Wearin Of The Green

Unknown album (26/04/2018 09:57:00)

Hero

Lizzy Rascal

Matt Mereport - Lizzy Rascal

Trotsky Waltz

Make A Stand

The Wrong Turn

Available to listen or buy on Spotify 
https://open.spotify.com/track/1xRgE3EQNm1yVFAeYThHk8?si=np3AszfRT5-OlHrtTEOlNQ

Go listen to Rhea Steele the singer for this remix https://soundcloud.com/rheasteele/secondguesses

Lyrics:

Verse 1

In with the ghostlings 
Lost track of time 
Living though long nights 
Running from our crimes 
Fleeing for 5 hours 
Town side to side 
Colours flood our vision 
The future in our eyes 
Cracked glass 
Black smoke 
As we fall to the floor 
White lights 
Dry air 
Everybody wanting more 
Our lives flash in front of our eyes 
From the train tracks to a sunset 
It’s a night that we’ll never forget 

Chorus x2

We’re painting ghostlings
On the walls 
We’re having long days 
From dusk til dawn 
Having a good time 
Is why we’re here 
Yeah painting ghostlings 
Nothing to fear 

Verse 2 

In with the ghostlings 
From 5 right through 9 
We’re living just like kings 
But we’re never fine 
Drinking forever 
While we’re out in the cold 
Living our pressure 
A sight to behold 

Chorus x2

We’re painting ghostlings
On the walls 
We’re having long days 
From dusk til dawn 
Having a good time 
Is why we’re here 
Yeah painting ghostlings 
Nothing to fear 

Chorus x2

We’re painting ghostlings
On the walls 
We’re having long days 
From dusk til dawn 
Having a good time 
Is why we’re here 
Yeah painting ghostlings 
Nothing to fear