Long Black Veil, The - Chieftains (The)

...my all time favorite albums. Long Black Veil by the Chieftains is probably one of my top ten favorite’s albums of all time. Now, I will admit that it is not popular music, nor it is it for everyone. Many people would find it an odd choice. Irish music isn’t for everyone. However, I think this album may have more general appeal than the other albums by the Chieftains. Why would I think that? Because this album isn’t just the Chieftains. ...
...Track Two: The Long Black Veil with Mick Jagger (3:38) Okay, now I was really wondering what I was listening to. Mick Jagger singing Irish music? However, it was in English, so I listened. The sad tale of a lover put to death with the haunting lyrics and flutes were perfect. Mick Jagger does an excellent rendition of a typical Irish love song. A man is accused of murder, however he didn’t do it. The judge asks him for his alibi. But he can ...

Shadowtwinchaos 14.08.2002 · Read full review
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