Did anyone hear Jim Quinn today in Pittsburgh?
I think he played the song this morning.
What about it, Pittsburgh FReepers? Did anyone hear "The Ballad of Mike Moran" on the Quinn & Rose show this morning?
"The Fireman Song"
The Fireman Song, also known as The ballad of Mike Moran is a song that pays tribute to all of the brave men who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. As songwriters, we hope that it also offers a sense of empowerment to those who hear it.
Showing amazing courage when he stood his ground that day with his fellow rescue workers, Mike continued to display his bravery when weeks later, he stood on a national televised stage and offered a tribute to his own fallen brother and many of his comrades.
Those who saw him grab hold of the microphone on the night of the Paul McCartney/VH1 benefit in New York will never forget the outstanding character he showed the world, when he told Osama Bin Laden to kiss his royal Irish ass.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 song has brough both tears and laughter to those who have heard it...