When was the song “The Minstrel Boy” released by John McDermott?

The song The Minstrel Boy was released in 2004, on the album “Songs of The Isles: Ireland”.

Who composed the song “The Minstrel Boy” by John McDermott?

The song “The Minstrel Boy” by John McDermott was composed by TRADITIONAL.

John McDermott

The Minstrel Boy

TRADITIONAL

The minstrel boy to the war is gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him;
His fathers sword he has girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him.

"Land of song!" said the warrior bard,
"Though all the world betrays thee,
One sword at least thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"

The minstrel fell! - but the foeman's chain
Could not bring that proud soul under;
The harp he loved ne'er spoke again
For he tore is chords asunder;

And said "no chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
They shall never sound in slavery."

Trivia about the song The Minstrel Boy by John McDermott

When was the song “The Minstrel Boy” released by John McDermott?: The song The Minstrel Boy was released in 2004, on the album “Songs of The Isles: Ireland”.
Who composed the song “The Minstrel Boy” by John McDermott?: The song “The Minstrel Boy” by John McDermott was composed by TRADITIONAL.