The Wolfe Tones - A Belt Of The Celts

I was once told a marvellous Wolfe Tones story. I don’t know if it’s true, but I hope it is.

It’s the peak of the hunger strikes and emotions are running high. The Wolfe Tones are playing a packed and politically charged gig in Waterford. Derek Warfield addresses the crowd between songs:
Derek: “Are you having a good time tonight?”
Crowd: “Yeah”
Derek: “Have we got any Brits in tonight?”
Solitary voice in the crowd: “Yes”
Derek: “Oh…um, well, we hope you have a lovely time in Waterford.”

I bought this LP in the mid-80s. It taught me that a tune doesn’t have to be punk to be angry.

Bobby Sands. Never forgotten.

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