Last night as I lay dreaming My way across the sea James Mangan brought me comfort With laudnum and poitin He flew me back to Dublin In 1819 To a public execution Being held on Stephen's Green The young man on the platform Held his head up and he did sing Then he whispered hard into my ear As he handed me this ring "If you miss me on the harbour For the boat, it leaves at three Take this snake with eyes of garnet My mother gave to me! This snake cannot be captured This snake cannot be tied This snake cannot be tortured, or Hung or crucified It came down through the ages It… read more
Last night as I lay dreaming My way across the sea James Mangan brought me comfort With laudnum and poitin He flew me back to Dublin In 1819 To a pub… read more
Last night as I lay dreaming My way across the sea James Mangan brought me comfort With laudnum and poitin He flew me back to Dublin In 1819 To a public execution Being held on Stephen… read more
Shane MacGowan and The Popes is a band led by Shane MacGowan, formerly of The Pogues, who play a blend of rock, and Irish folk. The band's line up has changed through the years; current members include: Andy Ireland (drums), Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness (guitar, vocals), and Bob "Lucky" Dowling (bass). Past members have included Mick O'Connell (accordion), Kieran "Mo" O' Hagan (Acoustic guitar, vocals), John Myers (fiddle, tin whistle), Danny Heatley (aka Danny Pope) (drums), Seamus "Rapey" Murphy (accordion), Berni "The Under… read more
Shane MacGowan and The Popes is a band led by Shane MacGowan, formerly of The Pogues, who play a blend of rock, and Irish folk. The band's line up has changed through the years; curren… read more
Shane MacGowan and The Popes is a band led by Shane MacGowan, formerly of The Pogues, who play a blend of rock, and Irish folk. The band's line up has changed through the years; current members include: Andy Ireland (drums), Paul … read more