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A folk song written by Ewan MacColl about his childhood in Salford, England. Learn about its history, versions by The Dubliners and The Pogues, and its chart performance and certifications.
Feb 28, 2016 · Dirty old town is a song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949, sung here by MacColl and his wife, Peggy Seeger. The song is about the town of Salford, England, where MacColl was raised.
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A folk song about Salford, Lancashire, England, where the singer found his love and dreamed of a better life. The song was written for a play and became a standard for many artists, such as The Pogues and The Specials.
Apr 2, 2013 · The Pogues - DIRTY OLD TOWN HD. Music Video with Lyrics attached. Lyrics:- I met my love by the gas works wall Dreamed a dream by the old canal I kissed my girl by the factory wall Dirty...
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The Pogues 3030 The Essential Collection is available Now!http://amzn.to/ZrGluVContaining the Irish legend's biggest hits spanning 1984 to 1996. Included amo...
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May 4, 2024 · “Dirty Old Town” is more than just a song, it’s a celebration of life in working-class towns. The song’s lyrics capture the beauty, struggle, and pride of people living in gritty industrial towns.
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May 29, 2024 · A long-lost verse of one of folk music's most famous songs is to be unveiled by the widow of its creator nearly 75 years after it was first sung. Dirty Old Town was written by Salford-born...