The Irish Giant (feat. Finn Eces) by Philleann published on 2021-03-29T20:39:54Z Music & Lyrics Phil Dale Guitar & Vocal Finn Eces @finn_eces Watch the lyric video https://youtu.be/OD9hOQeyims The true tale of Charles Byrne, the Irish Giant. (1761–1783) Charles' "gentle, likeable nature inspired an immense public fondness, and his celebrity life was constantly splashed across the newspapers of the day. Byrne's great height was the result of a then-undiscovered growth disorder. Byrne was living in London at the same time as the pre-eminent surgeon and anatomist John Hunter. Hunter had a reputation for collecting unusual specimens for his private museum, and Hunter had offered to pay Byrne for his corpse. As Byrne's health deteriorated, and knowing that Hunter wanted his body for dissection (a fate reserved at that time for executed criminals) and probable display, Byrne devised a plan. He made express arrangements with friends that when he died his body would be sealed in a lead coffin and taken to the coastal town of Margate and then to a ship for burial at sea. Byrne's wishes were thwarted and his worst fears realised when Hunter arranged for the cadaver to be snatched on its way to Margate." Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by User 218593411 How lovely, story beautifully told in somg, and the perfect accompaniment 2023-11-27T09:43:28Z Comment by Paint-Germain Nice song, nice story, great performance 2023-08-10T08:22:06Z Comment by mistermark we need more stuff like this!!! 2023-06-30T01:52:47Z Comment by Jim, Demon Slayer ♤ ▪ ◇ You're way ahead of your time 2022-09-30T18:42:23Z Comment by The fallen archangel Haunting and full of emotion 🔥🔥🔥 2022-07-13T19:31:25Z Comment by Philleann @user-138663860: Thank you Sandy, it was a joy to work on this track with Finn. So glad the music transported you to Ireland! Thanks so much for your wonderful comments :) 2022-03-22T17:00:45Z Comment by Miaow McDonald beautiful vocals and whistle xx. sounds so beautiful. haunting. 2022-01-19T04:58:59Z Comment by Miaow McDonald beautiful tale. 🙏🏼 2022-01-19T04:57:54Z Comment by 𝐹𝓇𝒶𝓃𝓀 𝑀𝑒𝒽𝓁 So amazingly good! A great collaboration! 2021-11-14T01:58:24Z Comment by MayaDog Absolutely marvellous song ! Stunning vocals!! I love that flute! 2021-11-13T09:14:49Z Comment by Mitzimar Wonderful lyrics/voice and flute! 2021-09-17T16:55:48Z Comment by Marc Olivieri beautiful folk 2021-09-07T21:30:02Z Comment by Larry Collen delicate and beautiful 2021-08-22T17:12:23Z Comment by Philleann @user-663478775 Thanks for the wonderful comment! 2021-08-21T21:33:58Z Comment by Synthgrinder How Marvelous a Tune, and Beautifully Sung, Phil. 2021-08-04T01:26:30Z Comment by idematoa Beautiful piece 😍 🙏 🍀 🎶 🎧 2021-07-29T04:47:04Z Comment by Béjar Music Very nice congratulations 2021-07-12T07:15:40Z Comment by Philleann @rudolf_von_leberknoedel Thank you so much Rudolf! 2021-07-11T13:20:25Z Comment by MonnoDB Excellent story - beautifully sung and played... Love it! 2021-07-11T12:57:37Z Comment by Michel Rivera What a fantastic song. Is it you singing Phil? Magnifico! 2021-06-24T10:35:37Z Comment by Dunlooser Lovely feel. Good song writing. 2021-06-24T06:37:34Z Comment by Lynda Faye (The Illinois Harmony Connection) Do listen to Byron Walls' " We all in the Same Boat Now"..u 2021-06-23T03:38:40Z Comment by Lynda Faye (The Illinois Harmony Connection) Got a knack with words, my friend; very nice Irish Sound too. Japan around the world stories ? Nice . 2021-06-23T03:37:48Z Comment by japan music record I really like this song☺️ 2021-06-18T09:50:37Z Comment by Frank DANA How i love that !! 2021-06-16T06:02:47Z Comment by SuZanne Ledwith Great story telling. 2021-06-15T10:13:00Z Comment by Default Sensor Great track reminiscent of the Fureys at their best!! Great vocals by Finn 😀 Love the lyrics though, great tale!! 2021-06-03T20:21:50Z Comment by ATLAS man, what a great tune! Coming back for a fourth time now. 2021-05-29T16:17:03Z