Thin Lizzy

Eire

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In the land of Eireann
Where sat the high king
Faced with the problems
The dreaded vikings

Gather all the men folk
Speaking the Celtic tongue
The land is Eireann
The land is young

Stands Red O'Donnell
Fighting the Saxon foe
With Hugh O'Neil
Ohh

All along the north land
They fight bitterly
The land is eireann
The land is free

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by Homegrown55

3y ago

This song is from Thin Lizzy's very early days. It was released when there were only 3 band members : Philip Lynott,,,Bass Eric Bell....Lead Giuitar and 12 string guiter.....Brian Downey...Drums. It was their first allbums, release iin April 1971. I lover their music; always have, and have quite the collection of their releases...but not all. Eire is a Celtic based tune about times long ago; probably in Ireland (Lynott was born there.), If you listen to it, it tells a story about probably medieval times centuries ago. Phenomenal talent of musicians even in their debut album. Love those Guys!

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