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" Dirty Old Town " is a song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949 that was made popular by the Dubliners and the Pogues. History. Salford Docks, a place mentioned in the song. The song was written about Salford, then in Lancashire, England, the area where MacColl was born and brought up.
Dirty old town is a song written by Ewan MacColl in 1949, sung here by MacColl and his wife, Peggy Seeger. The song is about the town of Salford, England, wh...
A folk song about Salford, Lancashire, England, where the singer found his love and dreamed of a better life. The song was written for a play and became a standard for many artists, such as The Pogues and The Specials.
Music Video with Lyrics attached.Lyrics:-I met my love by the gas works wallDreamed a dream by the old canalI kissed my girl by the factory wallDirty old tow...
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May 29, 2024 · A long-lost verse of one of folk music's most famous songs is to be unveiled by the widow of its creator nearly 75 years after it was first sung. Dirty Old Town was written by Salford-born...
May 4, 2024 · Although the lyrics of “Dirty Old Town” mention a “wild, windy beach” and a “dirty old town,” the song is not about a love affair. Instead, it is a tribute to everyday life, hard work, and community.
