THE BALLAD OF MIKE MORAN --- Update

dfu | 10-01-01 | dfu

[doug from upland]

Well, FReepers, THE BALLAD OF MIKE MORAN is becoming a reality. For those just tuning in, I wrote a song for fireman Mike Moran after hearing his "Osama bin Laden, you can kiss my royal Irish ass" at the VH1 concert. It was written to the tune of WEARIN' O THE GREEN.

FReeper vetnet, a screenwriter, saw the song and contacted me. We spent considerable time doing a re-write of the original and then he took the bull by the b*lls. Vetnet arranged for studio time, seven professional singers, a digital mixer (if that's the right word), and he put it together today. I am told the singers were on and the song is going to be a blockbuster.

Mike Moran contacted me yesterday by FReepmail and said that he loves the song. I hope this can be a mega fundraiser for the rescue workers. Any suggestions from FReepers as to who can handle donations would be appreciated. (It's a cinch this isn't going to be handled by the Red Cross or the anti-Scout United Way). Also, please call your local radio stations to request it.

Here is the final version.

MIDI - WEARIN' O THE GREEN

The Ballad of Mike Moran

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 everyday,
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 everyday,
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 everyday,
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.

Perform in G

[doug from upland]

Note: if the lyrics don't always flow totally with the music, I am told that it gets tweaked in the studio and it comes out fine.

[doug from upland]

This one's for you, buddy. May the memory of your brother and your brothers at the department long live in all of our hearts.

[WIMom]

This is awesome, dfu! Thank-you royal IA for everything you have done.

[doug from upland]

Ping. We'll need your help in New York.

[Lizavetta]

Please post a pic of Mike Moran if you have one.

[father_elijah]

A ROYAL IRISH BUMP.

[MistyCA]

Inspiration is an amazing thing! Congrats for taking the ball and running with it!!!

[ResistorSister]

That is a heart warming song.

[ThePoetsRaven]

It does my heart proud. God bless you Mike Moran and all your hero buddies.

[doug from upland]

What FReeper said he could get it on a Houston station???

[Registered]

Without a doubt, your finest song yet. Thanks Doug!

[Texaggie79]

Get what?

[doug from upland]

To clarify: a Freeper said he could get this song played on a Houston station. Was that you from the other night?

[Sir Beowolf]

Thanks

[joyce11111]

Doug..what a fabulous, terrific, marvelous job you did.

[Texaggie79]

No, I have no Radio clout WSE. But I would like to hear it played.

[doug from upland]

FREEPERS: Give us suggestions where the CDs need to be sent. What stations will play it?

[austinTparty]

Got my Irish up...

(and an o'ping for mon frere)

[Texaggie79]

Hannity has played some music like that. Send one his way.

[austingirl]

Good for you!