Christy Moore wrote the song about the Irish who went to Spain with the International Brigades to fight against Franco and the fascists during the Spanish Civil War.It has been sung by many singers and groups since.The tune dates back to the Napoleonic Wars.
It contains a denuciation of the Irish Reactionaries and the Catholic Church who blessed them for fighting with the fascists.
Includes some vintage footage from the Spanish Civil War.
No Pasaran!
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