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     The Pogues - Dirty old town, live 2012

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     Dirty Old Town - The Dubliners | 40 Years Reunion: Live from The Gaiety (2003)

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     The Pogues - Dirty Old Town - Live OGWT 1986 - HD Video Remaster

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dirty_Old_TownDirty Old Town - Wikipedia

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   "Dirty Old Town" is a song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949 that was made popular by The Dubliners and The Pogues.

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   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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   Apr 2, 2013 · 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 old town Dirty old town Clouds...

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   Dirty Old Town Lyrics: I found my love by the gasworks croft / Dreamed a dream by the old canal / Kissed my girl by the factory wall / Dirty old town, dirty old town / I heard a siren from the...

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   Who wrote Dirty Old Town?

   • " Dirty Old Town " is a song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949 that was made popular by The Dubliners and The Pogues . The song was written about Salford, then in Lancashire, England, the area where MacColl was born and brought up.

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   What is the meaning of Dirty Old Town?

   • Dirty Old Town "Dirty Old Town" is an English song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949 that was made popular by The Dubliners and has been recorded by many others. The song was written about Salford, Greater Manchester, England, the city where MacColl was born and brought up.

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   What do the lyrics of Dirty Old Town say?

   • The lyrics of “Dirty Old Town” mention nothing about football, sports, or recreation. Myth 4: The song is about a love affair. Although the lyrics of “Dirty Old Town” mention a “wild, windy beach” and a “dirty old town,” the song is not about a love affair. Instead, it is a tribute to everyday life, hard work, and community.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Dirty Old Town by Ewan MacColl

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   Is Dirty Old Town an Irish song?

   • Dirty Old Town has been performed to such acclaim by bands like The Dubliners and The Pogues that it is sometimes mistakenly thought of as an Irish song. In fact, it was written by the Anglo-Scottish singer Ewan MacColl about the town of Salford near Manchester in the north west of England.

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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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10. www.songfacts.com › facts › ewan-maccollDirty Old Town by Ewan MacColl - Songfacts

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    Learn about the history and meaning of \"Dirty Old Town\", a folk song by Ewan MacColl inspired by his hometown of Salford, England. Find out who covered it, how it was changed, and why it was performed after a bombing in Manchester.

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    May 4, 2024 · “Dirty Old Town” is not an environmental anthem or a protest song about pollution. Instead, the song is about the human experience of living and working in an industrial town. MacColl’s lyrics capture the ruggedness, hardship, and pride of the people who live and work there.