GRACE. True story. Only for genuine Romantics


	GRACE. True story. Only for genuine Romantics

righthand

7-17-2008 2:35 PM

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irish, music

righthand says:

Some Irish blood helps too.

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7-17-2008 5:34 PM

Antara

I went to see the chapel in Kilmainham Gaol here in Dublin, it's the BEST tourist site in this city, imho....i have loved this ballad since I was a child.

7-17-2008 5:49 PM

righthand

I'm a big old boy. Big old boys ain't supposed to ....

Well I'll admit to a lump in my throat. Every time.

7-18-2008 3:39 PM

carrerinyes

This clip should come with tissues. And Brandy!

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