Utterly mesmerising. I posted myself I think on the Shane McGowan RIP thread. That’s not a ‘got there first’ wanky post just a sign of mutual appreciation. I mean I think it’s genuinely awesome. I’m not a folky but it just wees all over 99% of pop / rock music.
While I’m hyper ventilating, let me repeat my personal anecdote of where I first heard this. Years ago, on holiday and when the kids were wee, I used to escape in the evenings for a pint and a tab. I befriended this Bulgarian bar man who on the evening in question, tried valiantly and failed to screen Hibs v Malmo for me.
He kept coming out to where I was sat to check the score, and by the time it was 0-7, was left guilelessly asking - thees Heebs, they professional team, yes?
Anyway, as I was moping into my beer, at the neighbouring bar (this was all outside) some wee scouse mum gets up and sang this at a karaoke. She was stunning (at singing doc, don’t ask for pic, not worth it) and it snapped me right out.
One of the best performances I’ve heard anywhere, from a wee mrs Mac.