Harry's Game
Clannad
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I will go east and go west [To the places] from whence came The moon and the sun The moon and the sun will go And the young man With his reputation behind him I will go wherever he came from - The young man with his reputation behind him
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Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN, PAUL BRENNAN
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Harry's Game" is a song by the Irish band Clannad.
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LanguageNotably, it is the only hit single to be sung entirely in the Irish language.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in 1982 and it peaked at number 5 on the UK charts.
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Historical ContextIts title, "Harry's Game", refers to political maneuvers related to the Northern Ireland conflict, also known as "The Troubles," in the early 1980s.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe famous line from the song "Ni la na gaoithe la na scoilb?" translates to "Isn't the day of the winds the day of the scollop?"
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Song Usage"Harry's Game" has been used extensively in popular culture, including in the films "Patriot Games" and "The Green Card," as well as in the television series "The Americans."
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AlbumThe song is also featured on Clannad's album "Magical Ring" which was released in 1983.
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Accolades"Harry's Game" won an Ivor Novello award for Best Soundtrack of 1982.
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CollaborationsIn 2012, the song was re-recorded by Clannad in collaboration with world-renowned Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli.
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Recognition and Enduring PopularityDespite the majority of the world not understanding the Irish language, "Harry's Game" remains one of Clannad's most popular and recognisable songs.
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