This song tells about an interesting bit of history during the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th century. John Riley was an Irish immigrant who, although initially enlisting in the United States Army, went on to lead the Saint Patrick's Battalion on the Mexican side of the war.
10 years ago
Linda Mies
Very good song, rhythm.
10 years ago
Kathrine Ryan
This song tells about an interesting bit of history during the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th century. John Riley was an Irish immigrant who, although initially enlisting in the United States Army, went on to lead the Saint Patrick's Battalion on the Mexican side of the war.
10 years ago
Hank Lamson
These songs are friggin emotion bombs.
10 years ago
FoxfirePoet
I heard this for the first time at the pub tonight. I sang it all the way home.
10 years ago
Lemurs Eighteen
I like the story, wish mr Holmes taught this because wasn't this this during the U.S. Mexico war over Texas?
10 years ago
Steven Onines
"Some get drunk on demon rum, some get drunk on glory."
10 years ago
CrisipodeSoli
Thank you so much for remembering captain John Riley and The Saint Patrick's Battalion. Greetings from Mexico City.
11 years ago
erkan müller
If you like this,please hear also Manran and Skerryvore ;-)