I'm so happy I found this. I had only ever heard this song sung, "Kelly from the Emerald Isle." My husband's family came from Mann some generations ago, in 1827. They do not forget.
The original song was "Kelly from the Isle of Man" ....one of the ladies I care for ( aged 96 and sharp as a tack ) sang it to me. She said her mother, who was a South Londoner, sang it to her. She didn't sing "bad" as old Antonio , but "bald" as old Antonio. I prefer "bald".....maybe there was a famous Edwardian "Antonio" who was bald ?
Elfinia, your old lady's mother plainly sang "bald" to avoid awkward questions about the way in which Kelly and Antonio were "bad". In the lyrics, Kelly loses his girl in Piccadilly - the implication, which at the time would have been obvious from the reputation of that street, is that he slipped away to pick up a prostitute.
In 1910 or thereabouts, Nora Bayes sang different Americanized lyrics. That's the one that most people have heard; Florrie Forde recorded the original lyrics...
No, no, don't listen, don't listen to me, listen. You can find your people if you are brave. They passed down all the roads long ago, and the Red Bull ran close behind them, covering their footprints.
The sweet song my Dad sang near and on St. Patrick's Day. A fun song that brings back a lot of memories.
Florrie Forde was fantastic. I never get tired of hearing her lovely voice.
I'm so happy I found this. I had only ever heard this song sung, "Kelly from the Emerald Isle."
My husband's family came from Mann some generations ago, in 1827. They do not forget.
I'm right here!!!
FABULOUS. Thank you You Tube. You've made Joyce's Ulysses come alive for me.
I used to sing this to my dog, who was named Kelly.
fantastic old music hall performer...
The original song was "Kelly from the Isle of Man" ....one of the ladies I care for ( aged 96 and sharp as a tack ) sang it to me.
She said her mother, who was a South Londoner, sang it to her. She didn't sing "bad" as old Antonio , but "bald" as old Antonio.
I prefer "bald".....maybe there was a famous Edwardian "Antonio" who was bald ?
Elfinia, your old lady's mother plainly sang "bald" to avoid awkward questions about the way in which Kelly and Antonio were "bad". In the lyrics, Kelly loses his girl in Piccadilly - the implication, which at the time would have been obvious from the reputation of that street, is that he slipped away to pick up a prostitute.
"Catch me if you can" brought me here...
Dr Connors? :)
ahahah
Daniele Gittia but here they say he's from the Isle of Man, not the Emerald Isle
MrSmirge And he's Irish through and through!
Me too brother
Excellent. Truly a gem.
In 1910 or thereabouts, Nora Bayes sang different Americanized lyrics. That's the one that most people have heard; Florrie Forde recorded the original lyrics...
I'm still looking for him - he's me Dad!
😂😂
I’ve arrived guys. No worries ha.
And he's Irish through and through!
Florrie was an Australian and she still has her Australian accent!
She is genius
Wow beautifull
I too..... remember it from that pungent compelling CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.....
There’s an even earlier version, from 1889 : Kelly from the Isle of Dogs! ☺️
Catch Me If You Can.
an epic movie... it broughts me here too. LOL
it brought* me here, you mean. Please, let's not turn this into WorldStar
I’m from the Isle of Man
How many people are watching this at this moment? How many blacks are watching right now?
No, no, don't listen, don't listen to me, listen. You can find your people if you are brave. They passed down all the roads long ago, and the Red Bull ran close behind them, covering their footprints.
Yes!!
Anyone else here just watch Catch Me if you Can on TV?
TV Tropes brought me here
Here I am!!!
jajajja aqui estoy =)
0:43
The greatest wasn't she. No one like her
Has anyone here seen Kelly?
Why lol this is a cool song
Barry Allen, Secret Service
I found a couple of Kellys in the comments...
I've seen Kelly. No thanks in it
lolol
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Ulysses brought me here
@burf69 ...That's not very nice says Mr Cravat !! :-(
Pesma je do jaja