The Holy Ground
The Dubliners
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Fine girl you are! Adieu to you my Dinah a thousand times adieu We`re going away from the Holy Ground and the girls that we love true We will sail the South sea over and then return for sure To see again the girls we love and the Holy Ground once more Chorus: Fine girl you are! Your`re the girl that I adore and still I live in hopes to see The Holy Ground once more. Fine girls you are! See the storm a-rising I see it coming soon, And the sky it is so cloudy you can scarcely see the moon. And the good old ship, she was tossing about, The riggin`was all tore, and still I live with hopes to see, The Holy ground once more. And now the storm it is over and we are safe on shore, We will drink a toast to the Holy Ground and the girls that we adore. We will drink strong ale and porter and make the rafters roar, And when our money is all spent we`ll go to sea for more.
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Written by: CIARAN PADRAIG MAIRE BOURKE, RONALD JOSEPH DREW, BARNEY MCKENNA, LUKE KELLY, DP, Barney Mackenna, Ciaran Bourke, Ronald Drew
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Holy Ground" is a song performed by two prominent Irish artists, Mary Black and The Dubliners.
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Song HistoryThe song itself, also known as "The Holy Ground Once More", is a traditional Irish folk tune dating back to the 19th century.
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Performance VariationsBoth Mary Black and The Dubliners have their unique and distinct versions of ‘The Holy Ground’.
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics of 'The Holy Ground' depict a sailor's longing for his native land, reflecting the historical significance of seafaring in Irish culture.
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Mary Black's VersionMary Black's rendition of 'The Holy Ground' featured on her album titled 'No Frontiers', which was released in 1989.
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Album PopularityMary’s 'No Frontiers' album became a multi-platinum selling album, and 'The Holy Ground' was one of the crowd's favorite singalongs.
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The Dubliners' VersionThe Dubliners, a famous Irish folk band, had their rendition of 'The Holy Ground' on their 1988 album 'Dublin'.
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Music InfluencesThe Dubliners' version was more inclined toward the folk side, with plenty of fiddle, mandolin, and banjo.
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Cultural ImpactApart from being a popular folk song, 'The Holy Ground' is often sung in pubs across Ireland and is now a significant part of Irish music culture.
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Song RecognitionThe song 'The Holy Ground' holds a high regard and is considered an essential piece in Irish folk and traditional music's collective body.
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