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I met my love by the gas works wall

"Dirty Old Town" is a song written in 1949 by English folk singer, songwriter and activitist Ewan MacColl. It is about Salford, Lancashire, the city where MacColl was born and brought up. The song was made popular by The Dubliners and has been recorded by many others, including Rod Stewart (on his 1969 album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down) and The Pogues (on their 1985 second album, Rum, Sodomy and the Lash). View wiki
"Dirty Old Town" is a song written in 1949 by English folk singer, songwriter and activitist Ewan MacColl. It is about Salford, Lancashire,… read more
"Dirty Old Town" is a song written in 1949 by English folk singer, songwriter and activitist Ewan MacColl. It is about Salford, Lancashire, the city where MacColl was born and … read more

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The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Also in 2012, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards bestowed them with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The group announced their retirement in the autumn of 2012 following the death of founding member Barney McKenna (born 16 December 1939; died 5 April 2012). The surviving members of the group - with the exception of John Sheahan - continue touring under the name … read more
The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them … read more
The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. … read more

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