The Song Bob Dylan "Stole" From Ireland

This video tracks the true story behind "The Patriot Game," a fiercely debated ballad in Irish folk music history. Dominic Behan wrote the song as a direct, bitter response to the border campaign. It lays out the grim reality of the conflict and the human cost of the time. When the Clancy Brothers brought the tune to America, they left the most dangerous lyrics behind. They cut out Behan's sharp critiques of Éamon de Valera and the explicit lines about shooting police officers. This softened version caught the ear of a young Bob Dylan. Was it plagiarised? We look at the tune lore, the censored verses, and the bitter clash between these two songwriters. The history of this melody tells a much darker story than the American folk revival ever let on. Thanks to ‪@CairneyHillMusic‬ for the Background music, The Parting Glass at the end! _________________________________________ 🎩 Check out the Irish Music shop! 👉 www.shop.insideirishmusic.com _________________________________________ 💚 Join the Channel Members! 👉    / @insideirishmusic   ☕ Buy me a coffee (or a pint?): 👉 https://coff.ee/insideirishmusic 🍻 Join the craic on Discord: 👉   / discord   🎶 Learn Irish Tunes with Trad Chords*: 👉 https://tradchords.org?aff=zmrG8v *Create a free account. But if you ever decide to sign up and use the premium features - you'll support the channel at no extra cost to yourself! _________________________________________ #IrishMusic #IrishHistory #BobDylan #documentary #FolkMusic #ThePatriotGame #DominicBehan Links to songs: Dominic Behan - The Patriot Game:    • Dominic Behan - The Patriot Game   Bob Dylan - God on our Side:    • Bob Dylan - With God on Our Side (Official...   Dominic Behan Playlist:    • Dominic Behan