Tagged: Paul Robeson

Rod Stewart / The Atlantic Crossing Drum & Pipe Band

September 1, 2022

“The Skye Boat Song” by Rod Stewart

“The Skye Boat Song” recounts the plight of a historical figure known as Charles Edward Stuart, aka Bonnie Prince Charles, with that moniker logically explaining the presence of the word “bonnie” in the lyrics....

Kate Smith

April 20, 2019

“That’s Why D**kies Were Born” by Kate Smith

“That’s Why D**kies Were Born” is the title of a very controversial song recorded by the iconic American singer Kate Smith in 1931. This song, which happens to be one of the biggest hits...

Tagged: Paul Robeson

“The Skye Boat Song” by Rod Stewart

“That’s Why D**kies Were Born” by Kate Smith

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