Now when I was a young man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0fF6oY6I4

@Sharon Not bad, and certainly better than the Pogues' version. But I have to admit that I prefer the original.

@Bushranger The Dubliners' version was the first I heard.

@Sharon Have you heard the Eric Bogle versions?

@Sharon [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG48Ftsr3OI]

@Bushranger Thanks for that. I still prefer The Dubliner's version though. In my opinion, the late Ronnie Drew singing better fits the part of the old man thinking back to the horrors of war.

@Sharon I think it has a lot to do with which version you hear first, I suppose. But the song transcends artists, in my opinion. You should look up a few more of Eric's stuff, some very funny songs and a few very serious, social commentary ones.

@Bushranger [quote]You should look up a few more of Eric's stuff, [/quote]
I will. I recognze the name but I can't immediately associate it with any particular songs.

@Sharon If you're after something fun, listen to Little Gomez. If you want something serious and somewhat sad, Poor Bugger Charlie.