DFU Free MP3 for St. Patrick's Day: THE BALLAD OF MIKE MORAN (Osama, kiss my royal Irish ***)

soundclick.com ^ | 2001 | Chris Storc/DFU

[doug from upland]

GO HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD OF "THE BALLAD OF MIKE MORAN" (click on Lo-Fi or Hi-Fi)

About "The Ballad of Mike Moran":

After the events of September 11, 2001, we watched New York fireman, Mike Moran grab hold of the microphone on the night of the Paul McCartney/VH1 benefit in New York, we felt the outrage he expressed when he challenged Osama bin Laden to kiss his "royal Irish ass" and we felt had to do something to support that sentiment.

At a time when the whole world was struggling to understand the meaning of these senseless and horrific acts of cowardice, Mike stood tall and offered a bold statement of total defiance, which inspired us to put his words to music. The song has brought both tears and laughter to those who have heard it.

"The Ballad of Mike Moran"
(Christopher Storc and Doug from Upland)

I am Irish and was proud to serve with other firemen,
Who gave their lives for us that day, each one of them a friend,
In remembrance of my brothers who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass

They’re the bravest men I’ve known and I’ll miss them every day,
I will keep them in my heart, so they’re never far away,
In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,
You’ll pay the price, but first you’ll kiss my royal Irish ass

Never thinking of their safety, only saving other lives,
They never made it home to see their daughters, sons, or wives,
In remembrance of my brothers who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,

They’re the bravest men I’ve known and I’ll miss them every day,
I will keep them in my heart, so they’re never far away,
In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,
You’ll pay the price, but first you’ll kiss my royal Irish ass

Try to take our freedom and you’ve made a big mistake,
The Spirit of America, you’re never going to break,
In remembrance of my brothers who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass

They’re the bravest men I’ve known and I’ll miss them every day
I will keep them in my heart, so they’re never far away,
In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,
You’ll pay the price, but first you’ll kiss my royal Irish ass

[doug from upland]

This was written in honor of Battalion Comm. John Moran, who was a FReeper, and those brave souls who lost their lives trying to save others. About a year after the song, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a night of beer drinking with Mike and a great group of FReepers in New York. I hope you enjoy it and will sing along. Have your local pub download and play it.

[Old Sarge]

How appropriate for the Feast of Saint Pat's!!!

BRAVO!

[doug from upland]

Ping

[Slings and Arrows]

Is there any way to save the file to my hard drive?

[doug from upland]

I don't have the expertise to be able to tell you.

[Slings and Arrows]

So it goes. Great song, great performance.

[Slings and Arrows]

Warning: If you listen, you'll be humming it all day. (Not that that's a bad thing.)

[doug from upland]

I didn't sing it. Chris saw the lyrics on FR, contacted me, and got the group together in the studio to record it.

[Slings and Arrows]

Understood - I was complimenting you on writing the lyrics.

[doug from upland]

Okay. :)

[StarCMC]

Thanks DFU!!

Love "Who's Next" as well!

[martin_fierro]

[World'sGoneInsane]

Happy St. Patrick's Day...Bump

RIP John Moran

[doug from upland]

FR STORY ABOUT JOHN MORAN, FReeper BCM

[doug from upland]

Ping

[NeoCaveman]

St. Patrick's day bttt

[La Enchiladita]

Thanks, Doug, for the great tune and for reminding us of a wonderful moment of truth from those horrible times.

[kstewskis]

Doug this is awesome!

I have this site bookmarked and will be passing it along!

Thanks for the *ping* La Enchiladita!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great job, Doug, thanks.

Thanks for the ping, Karen.

[mware]

Father Mychal Judge

God called him, to welcome his comrades.