And the boys of the NYPD choir were singing 'Galway Bay'

[venta]

Wow. A charity single I actually like:

Watch on YouTube

(Won't be to everybody's taste, but hey, it's better than the horrible version of Everybody Hurts.)

It's fun to play spot-the-star in the video, but if you're curious, Wikipedia has a list (search that page for 'Haiti'). Who knew Shane McGowan had such clout?

Comments

[venta.livejournal.com]

Hmm, yes, I'd totally forgotten about that cover.

I guess - beyond the obviousnesses - I don't know much about Shane McGowan, and thus mostly think of him as an iracsible and toothless drunkard. Obviously you can be those things as well as a fine songwriter :) Perhaps I should further investigate Mr McGowan.

[phlebas.livejournal.com]

His holidays with Mr Dickon Edwards make good reading.