Tag: the Irish Rovers

By Request, ‘Good King Wenceslaus’

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Requested by ElderMike–and I know he likes the Irish Rovers, so here we go: Good King Wenceslaus, by the Irish Rovers.

Historical note: Wenceslaus was Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, famous for his piety and good works. After death, he was recognized as St. Wenceslaus and promoted posthumously to king by the Pope, in recognition of his unfailing charity. He was murdered and martyred in 935 A.D. by his brother, Boleslaus the Cruel.

‘Good King Wenceslas’

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I can’t believe we went so long without this old favorite–Good King Wenceslas, performed by the Irish Rovers. It may make you want to dance.

Wenceslas was not a king, by the way; but he was a nobleman, and well loved for his saintly and generous ways. Popular opinion promoted him to king after his death.