The Rattlin’ Bog

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The Ballad Lounge Podcast

Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin

8 episodes

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The Ballad Lounge Podcast Join Rory Makem & Máirtín de Cógáin, your hosts, lyric lovers and part time history buffs, on a captivating journey through the ages of song! Get involved as we delve into the rich tapestry of a single ballad, exploring its origins, transformations, and cultural significance. But this isn't just a history lesson – it's an exploration of the human spirit as expressed through music. Each episode, Rory & Máirtín brings to life the captivating story behind the ballad: Where did it come from? What events or figures inspired it? The voices that made it famous!

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The Rattlin’ Bog

The Ballad Lounge Podcast

33 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

The Rattlin’ Bog

The Rattlin’ Bog

Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where we uncover the rich tapestry of history, culture, and stories woven into the world’s most iconic ballads. In this episode, we delve into one of the most well known cumulative songs in the Irish songbook, “The “Rattlin’ Bog.

Join us as we dissect a song that brings out the child in all of us. A brilliant number for the classroom or indeed the pub. What makes it engaging? Why do we still sing it? Why does everyone wait with bated breath hoping for the singer to mess up?
Rory & Máirtín talk about the origins and build from there. Forgive us for the sound issues in this episode. Hope you enjoy it!