The votes are in.
Last week. from a suggestion by SOQ and with a €50 Golden Discs voucher redeemable in any Golden Discs store on offer, I asked for your favourite political song.
You answered in your dozens – providing a placard-filled playlist of agreeable sounding agitprop (thank you).
But there could be only one winner.
Third Place:
Buffalo Soldier by Bob Marley
Slightly Bemused writes:
“Can I mention Buffalo Soldier, which linked a specific struggle to a long-term ongoing one in a beautiful melody and incredible lyrics. All put so simply, but so provocatively.”
Runner-up:
Beasley Street by John Cooper Clarke
Fearganainm writes:
“41 years later and there are still places like Beasley Street all over the world. We could have had a Sráid (Phiaras) Béaslaí (or Béaslaigh) – we certainly have our own Beasley Streets.”
Winner:
Jesus Christ by Woody Guthrie
Harry writes:
“The late, great Woody Guthrie says it all about today’s Ireland and its neo-liberal politics.”
Nick says: Well done Harry and thanks all!
Last week: Win Nick’s Golden Voucher
Well done Harry! Brilliant song, and a great and worthy winner amongst a great spread.
Surprised I got in, but not at all surprised Bob did, so thank you!
Thank you Slightly and very grateful thanks to Nick & Broadsheet but as Fr. Ted might have said, I did have the power of the Lord and Woody on myside, an unbeatable combo if you ask me! :)