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    • The Greatest Scottish Songs of All TimeThe Greatest Scottish Songs of All Time
      Irish and Scottish Music / Music Feature ArticlesIf we were to ask you, what are your top Scottish songs of all time, what would you say? We’ve asked several people this question and we’ve received different answers. Some songs resonated with a lot of people. We can’t say we fully agree with those answers, but we can’t disagree with them. So, to put this all to rest, here is our very own list of the greatest Scottish songs of all time. Auld Lang Syne That’s right, you can’t talk about the greatest Scottish music without including Auld Lang Syne. This song was a poem at first written in 1788 by poet Robert Burns. It was even revealed that Burns got the words from an old man. Anyway, Auld Lang Syne is famous all over the globe and is now the official anthem to welcome the New Year. Not many people familiar with the song are aware that it is Scottish. Auld Lang Syne means “old long since” or “time went by.” Nowadays, people have different interpretations of the song that commemorates particular celebrations. Some people even play or sing this song during graduation. The best way to look at the song is as a song that talks about the passing of time. People grow old and things change. But, we still instil in our memory and honour our old memories as we make new ones. “Should auld acquaintance be forgotten. And never brought to mind.” Did you just sing along? I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) Not a traditional song but a legendary one for sure. I’m Gonna Be by Scottish music duo The Proclaimers was released back in 1988. To this day, the song has been featured in so many movies, television shows, and even performed at hundreds of concerts across the globe. If you are a fan of the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” then you have heard of this song. The song is basically about wanting to be with the woman of your dreams. The Proclaimers sang they would “walk 500 miles” and “500 more” just to be with that woman. Let us hope they are not singing about the same girl though. I’m Gonna Be was truly a big hit during the early 1990s and is one of the most classic Scottish songs ever to be released. Give this one a go and you sure are going to be putting it on repeat.  Flower of Scotland Flower of Scotland by legendary musician Roy Williamson is all about how Robert of Bruce’s victory against Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn way back in 1314. By the way, Flower of Scotland is the country’s national anthem also referred to as “Scotland the Brave.” The song has its fair share of controversies with many people opposing its meaning to be offensive to other people. Nevertheless, Flower of Scotland remains as one of the most popular Scottish songs to be released. So, are you keen on giving these songs a go? How about mixing it with some Irish songs?...
    • The Best Irish Folk BandsThe Best Irish Folk Bands
      Music Feature ArticlesThere are dozens of Irish folk bands or Irish bands all over the world, most of them in the UK of course. But, there are a couple of them that stood out not only in the UK but throughout the globe with amazing music hits. Here is our top Irish folk bands list. We’d like to share this to all of our readers, and we are excited about what they have to say about it. The Dubliners The Dubliners, Dublin’s very own is one of the most influential Irish bands ever to exist. They have been together since 1962 and they have shared some of the greatest Irish music hits including Molly Malone, Mountain Dew, Monto, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, and more. Amazing fact, The Dubliners are the longest surviving Irish band in the world. In 2012, they were 50 years old. In terms of awards and accolades, The Dubliners have got quite the resume including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC 2 Radio Folk Awards. The Dubliners put Irish music on the global map of music. Did you know that the band started in a pub in Dublin and they had a different name? They performed under the name the Ronnie Drew Folk Group. The Chieftains The Chieftains is one of the most commercially successful Irish fold bands in the world. The Chieftains are known for popularizing traditional Irish music. They have produced some of the greatest music albums of all time and they even collaborated with some legendary bands and artists including The Rolling Stones, Sting, and Nancy Griffith. The Chieftains has been nominated for a Grammy 18 times and they’ve won 6 total awards. One of their most notable wins was back in 1997. The band’s album titled Santiago won the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. In 2002, they got a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC 2 Radio just like The Dubliners. The Chieftains continue to inspire thousands of musicians all over the world today....
    • 3 Amazing Irish Songs to Listen To3 Amazing Irish Songs to Listen To
      Ceilidh Music / Irish and Scottish MusicThere are thousands of Irish songs to listen to right now. Some are old, some are very old, some not so old, and some are new. But, in staying true to our roots, we would like to suggest 3 amazing Irish songs for you to listen to. It does not matter what your taste in music is. The Fields of Athenry by Pete St John The Fields of Athenry is one of the most historic Irish songs and is said to be Ireland’s unofficial national anthem. When asked, most people familiar with the song would say it is all about the Irish. Well, it is that and more. This song is about the spirit of the Irish and the Great Famine that struck the country back from 1845 to 1849. The chorus of the song reads, “Low lie the fields of Athenry. Where once we watched the small free birds fly – our love was on the wing. We had dreams and songs to sing. It’s so lonely round the fields of Athenry.” Truly a sad yet hopeful song indeed. You should hear The Dubliners’ version of this song. Raglan Road by Patrick Kavanagh Patrick Kavanagh was not a music writer, he was a poet. Raglan Road is known to be one of the most romantic Irish songs ever composed. Kavanagh met legendary Irish singer Luke Kelly one night and that is how the poem became a song. Kelly set the song to the music of “The Dawning of the Day.” The song talked about Kavanagh’s past relationship with a woman named Hilda Moriarty. It is a song of love and at the same time heartbreak. So, if you want to hear one of the most romantic songs ever, give Raglan Road a good listening to. The Town I Loved so Well by Phil Coulter If you are from Derry, Northern Ireland, then this song is for you. Renowned musician Phil Coulter wrote this song to share what was it like growing up in Derry, the second-largest city in Northern Island. The song conveys so much emotion including pain, love, and hope. The song also talks about what life was like during the irregular war or as many people know it, The Troubles. The song in the last part talks about hope and it was a great way for it the end. For more traditional Irish songs, subscribe to our online magazine today. Contact us if you have any questions....

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