Nelson's Farewell
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| "Nelson's Farewell" | |
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Nelson's Farewell is the first single by The Dubliners, released in 1966 on the label Transatlantic Records. The song charted at No.6 in the Irish Charts.[1] The origin of the song is about the bomb blast that destroyed Nelson's Pillar in central Dublin in March 1966.[2] It was featured in the album Finnegan Wakes.
Charts
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | - |
References
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ Sharrock, David (2000-09-22). "Man questioned in Nelson's Pillar case". Telegraph. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 00, 1966". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
