[The Rez]

I recently attended a concert by The Fenians in Newport Beach, CA. Excellent!

After a dissertation on Bobby Sands important place in many an Irish heart,
they launched into *Back Home in Derry* . . . and a heartfelt rendering indeed it was.

No mention was made, however, of the melody having flowed from Gord's pen.
As I searched the net for more understanding of the song, I only found the
rare mention of Gord as having written the music upon which Bobby Sands
draped his *Back Home in Derry* lyric.

Admittedly, I haven't been up on my celtic music in quite some time.
Now I find beaucoups renditions of *Back Home in Derry* w/ nary a nod to Gord.

Anyone recall a to-do in the early 80's when *Back Home in Derry* first gained
universal celtic band street cred?

I don't recall mention of the song by Gord, or anyone else, back in that season.

Please enlighten me . . .

Blessings,

Rez