€5 off first Book Purchase of €50+ | With Code: CHAPTERSBOOKSTORE
Why did 'Come Out Ye Black and Tans', a song written by Dominic Behan in the early 1960s and recorded by The Wolfe Tones in 1972, top the download charts in 2020? And why was another Wolfe Tones song, 'Celtic Symphony', at the centre of a 'confected controversy' and media frenzy after the Irish women's soccer team were videoed singing the chorus in their dressing room in October 2022?
'Come Out Ye Black and Tans' is the starting point of Stan Erraught's powerful account of the place of popular music, particularly 'rebel songs', in Irish society and politics. Erraught tells us about the origins and political significance of a wide range of popular music, from traditional and contemporary folk, through show bands, rock, punk, and hip hop. The book also looks at attempts to counter the popularity of rebel songs through the official adoption of the Cranberries song 'Zombie' at some sporting events. The use of popular music as the soundtrack of various Northern Ireland Office campaigns is also critically reviewed.
The band Kneecap, 'rapping for the most part in Irish and unabashedly republican in their politics', are discussed at length, given that they are 'the most popular and influential rap act to emerge from Ireland this century'. While there are calls to 'defund' Kneecap - an approved grant was personally vetoed by Kemi Badenoch as Business Secretary - they have received a 'glowing reception' by mainstream commentators. This contrasts with The Wolfe Tones: 'How come a bunch of septuagenarians with banjos and whistles can cause such apoplexy?'
The book concludes with a discussion of the rise of the far right in Ireland and the part music has to play in the struggle against racism.
Stan Erraught is from Dublin and currently lectures and writes on popular music and the music industry at the University of Leeds. In former lives he was a guitar player and songwriter, a producer, a stage manager, and a stagehand. He has published on Irish country music, on Daniel O'Donnell and decolonisation, and on the utopian potential of popular music.
- Publisher Name:Beyond the Pale Books
- ISBN: 9781914318290
- Author:Erraught, Stan
- Publication Date:2025-02-16
Refund Policy
If you are not satisfied with your order in any way, get in touch. We have an excellent customer service record and we will do our best to ensure you are pleased with your purchase.
📄 Exercise Your Right of Withdrawal
Under EU consumer law, you have the right to withdraw from your purchase within 14 days of receiving your order, without giving a reason. To formally exercise this right, use the button below. This is a distinct function separate from our general returns process.
Your right to cancel
If you order online, you have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods, without giving a reason. This cooling-off period runs from the day you (or someone you nominate) receives the last item in your order. To cancel, contact us at shop@chaptersbookstore.com stating your order number and your wish to withdraw from the purchase. Once we've confirmed your cancellation, you have 14 days to send the goods back to us.
Condition of returned items
To be eligible for a refund, your item must be returned unworn, unused and unread, in its original packaging, and in the same condition you received it. You'll also need your receipt or proof of purchase. If your return is based on the item's condition on arrival, please include a photo so we can advise the best resolution.
Faulty or damaged items
Please inspect your order on arrival and contact us immediately if an item is defective, damaged, or not what you ordered. Separately from the 14-day cancellation right above, you're entitled to a repair, replacement or refund on faulty goods for up to two years from purchase, under standard consumer guarantee rights.
This guarantee covers manufacturing faults only, such as printing errors, missing pages, or binding defects present at the time of purchase. It does not cover damage arising from normal use or wear, including creased spines, worn covers, marked pages or general signs of reading. If you're unsure whether an issue qualifies, send us a photo and we'll be happy to advise.
How to return
To start a return, contact us at shop@chaptersbookstore.com. If your return is accepted, we'll send you a return shipping label and instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. If a return is due to an error on our part, we'll cover the postage cost.
Exceptions and non-returnable items
Certain items cannot be returned, including custom products, special orders, sale items and gift cards.
Trade-In Programme
If you're trading in previously owned books rather than returning a purchase, please see our separate Trade-In Programme terms, which operate independently of this policy.
Refunds
Once we've received and inspected your return, we'll let you know if the refund has been approved. If approved, you'll be refunded automatically to your original payment method. Please allow some time for your bank or card provider to process and post the refund.
Free Delivery in the Republic Of Ireland on all orders over €30. Standard Delivery Charge in Republic of Ireland of €5 for all orders below €30.
Delivery is subject to warehouse availability. Out-of-stock items will be shipped as soon as possible, upon arrival from the manufacturer/publisher. Please take shipping time into consideration.
