Spoems - Paul Brady's "The Island"

Paul Brady's "The Island"

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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 9, 2006 at 5:16 pm
Author: independentmscfan

Length: 2:20:13
Rating: 4.85
Views: 118,809

Tags: war politics Ireland Lebanon bombs

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chubbandjacqui (Friday 28th of November 2008 10:21:55 AM)
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 (Tuesday 18th of November 2008 08:28:05 AM)
i like celtic thunder's version better, though props to him for writing such a wonderful song
willywinwin (Sunday 16th of November 2008 05:31:33 PM)
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 (Thursday 13th of November 2008 01:44:22 PM)
I like that you thought of me when you heard this song :)
NYjeanine (Thursday 6th of November 2008 04:13:26 PM)
Wonderful kinetic, emotive work....what it must feel like. To possess such a gift! Thank you, Mr. Brady
shawty2fyne07 (Sunday 26th of October 2008 02:29:11 PM)
What a meany! Do you know how hot this babe is?
cookimonster456 (Friday 24th of October 2008 04:57:52 PM)
i like keith harkins version alot more! i think keiths voice is better, hes younger, fresher, hotter ;)
seanduine (Tuesday 21st of October 2008 03:21:33 AM)
Literate appraisal of the bleak troublescape of the 80's. Educated at the same school as Heaney and the articulation shines through. magnificent
love79lisa (Wednesday 8th of October 2008 03:06:38 AM)
I like him, but what happened to the lovely accent he once had?
axelkanne (Monday 6th of October 2008 03:47:54 PM)
This song make me feel so humble each time I hear it!!!!!! Thank you for your great talent mister Brady! In my mind you could be an angel?