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     The Butcher Boy - Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem

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     The Butcher Boy with Lyrics

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   THE BUTCHER BOYIn London city where I did dwellA butcher boy, I loved right wellHe courted me, my life awayBut now with me, he will not stayI wish, I wish, I...

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   The song begins by setting the scene of a peaceful town, where the butcher’s apprentice catches the eye of a young girl. Their love blossoms like a tender flower, captivating their hearts and filling their minds with dreams of a future together. However, just as their love seems destined to conquer all, a tragic event unfolds.

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   Gráda In London town where I did dwell A butcher boy I…. Kirsty MacColl In more street where I did dwell A butcher boy I…. Lambchop She went upstairs to make her bed and not a…. Peggy Seeger BUTCHER'S BOY She went upstairs to make her bed And not one…. Schooner Fare In Dublin City, where I did dwell, A butcher boy I….

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   Performed by the Ludlow's Ballad Group. Clip from July '65. The Ludlow's were made up of (in this case) Paddy Roche, Margaret O'Brien & Seán Loughran. This...

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   Apr 18, 2024 · The traditional Irish folk song “The Butcher Boy” has captivated audiences for generations with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics. Written and performed by the renowned musician Tommy Makem, the song tells a tragic tale of love, loss, and the devastating consequences of jealousy.

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   What does the Butcher Boy mean?

   • Also known as "The Butcher's Boy" and "The Butcher Boy," this traditional English folk song is rather morbid: A young girl falls in love with the son of a butcher, who breaks her heart. Despondent, she kills herself, leaving a note asking that she be buried with a turtle dove so the world will know that she died for love.

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   What is the 'Butcher Boy'?

   • The term 'Butcher Boy' refers to three different things: the soundtrack composed by Elliot Goldenthal, an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, and an American folk song derived from English balladry. There is also a term 'butcher boy' in baseball, where a batter pulls back a bunt and swings away.

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   When did Elvis Costello sing 'the Butcher Boy'?

   • Elvis Costello often performed this song in the '00s when dobro player Jerry Douglas was part of his band. In 2017, Douglas released his own version on his album What If. The 1997 film The Butcher Boy features a version by Sinéad O'Connor on the soundtrack. She makes a brief appearance in the movie.

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   Is Sinéad O'Connor in 'the Butcher Boy'?

   • In 2017, Douglas released his own version on his album What If. The 1997 film The Butcher Boy features a version by Sinéad O'Connor on the soundtrack. She makes a brief appearance in the movie. Be the first to comment...

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   Songfacts®: Also known as "The Butcher's Boy" and "The Butcher Boy," this traditional English folk song is rather morbid: A young girl falls in love with the son of a butcher, who breaks her heart. Despondent, she kills herself, leaving a note asking that she be buried with a turtle dove so the world will know that she died for love.