Minstrel Boy
Global A Go-Go, Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros
Contributors
| Classical Guitar, Violin, Mandolin: | Tymon Dogg |
| Cymbals, Backup Vocals: | Richard Flack |
| Strings, Loops: | Antony Genn |
| Vocals, Guitar: | Joe Strummer |
| Synthesizer, Bass, Fuzz Guitar, Drones, Wurlitzer, Hammer Dulcimer, Melodica, Saxophone, Hammond Organ, Accordion, Guitar, Flute, Backup Vocals: | Martin Slattery |
| Bass, Guitar, Bongos, Hammond Organ, Bells, Loops, Drums, Backup Vocals: | Scott Shields |
| Udu, Cuban Percussion, Screams, Guiro, Shaker, Bodhran, Glass Harmonica, Noise, Bells, Drums, Bongos, Tambourine, Whistle, Conga: | Pablo Cook |
Lyrics
The minstrel boy to the war has gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him.
His father's sword he has girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him.
Land of Song! cried the warrior bard,
Though all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!
The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chains
Could not bring this proud soul under.
The harp he loved never spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder.
And said, no chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery!
News
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Artist Bio
Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros
To celebrate the extraordinary life and career of musician Joe Strummer, Hellcat Records proudly announces the digital release of Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, The …