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Indeed a fine singer and player, though I like Martin Simpsons version. The words are different, I like the inclusion of the names of the dags. As for the much-repeated "they don't want to kill the hare", this song ends with her death. And I do wonder how you call off lurchers so close to a kill. But then, I am English.

Wow. I'm not from Ireland, so I never saw this at the time, but it's a stunner. Here's to Al.

What a voice so strong commanding and distinctive. God rest you Al.

Al had a great voice but his guitar and banjo playing made his performances and recordings exceptional.

Just discovered him.. really love planxty, reminds me of them…so this is perfect!

This band is awesome

Lovely song thanks for uploading this gem.

Very pure Music indeed! Rest in peace, you very talented soul.!!

Kenzie MacNeil of Cape Breton, 1952-2021, wrote this song. The song was proclaimed as Cape Breton's anthem in 1985 by Nova Scotia Premier John Buchanan

Powerful performance, what a voice and great guitar technique. The best version of this song by far. Al was one of those singers who was under the radar, so to speak, never got the credit or attention he deserved.

I never thought I'd come across a version that came near to Steeleye's that's on their first album, but this may even surpass it. Brilliant!

Amongst our very best. A privilege to have known him. RIP Al.

One of my favourites

Good man Fergus.

...and great photos. Thanks so much Cap't

Got to love Tommy's 70s style, obviously trying to distance himself from the Clancy Brothers 'look'. (Which is timeless IMHO) and what can be said about Al... only discovered him last year and was gutted to find that he passed several years ago, along with nearly everyone from that generation... apart from Christy Moore, Andy Irvine and Johnny Moynihan who have all clearly drunk from the fountain of youth...

Al was such a great singer and guitar player. I met him once. A true gentleman. Used to love watching 'Tommy Makem and Ryans Fancy' on RTÉ.

lovely guitar playing

Thanks the definitive version tbh.

An unsung hero ..he could play and sing so well...long before the big money and black hats....great memories of the early Dublin ballad scene....60s.

Great song, thanks for uploading. Has been years since I last heard this. Another awesome version of this is sung by Aselin Debison, which I was also lucky enough to find on youtube.

Beautiful song by my favorite nl band. Great rendition of a wonderful song written by wonderful talented musiciams.

He’s not the singer from silly wizard is he, bys?

great singer god rest him

Great memories of Al and his little Martin. Inspirational!

when is it from?

trying to solve the guitar on this, and it's tough going!! especially with the blurry vid. any suggestions?

Rest in peace Al.

Thank you so much for uploading this. Al, one of the finest vocalists of all time.

RIP Al. Peace and love

So lovely great musician and vocalist

I know, amazin how singers today cant add up to a job like dis live

The indy works this winter and im hoping to have a video up soon, perhaps some fun on the lake?