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.
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...
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.
Alex Lockyer He's playing in open C. Low to high it's: C (down two whole-steps from low E); G (down from A); C (down from D); G (stays the same); C (up a half-step from B); E (the same).
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.
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.
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.
Al had a great voice but his guitar and banjo playing made his performances and recordings exceptional.
Thanks the definitive version tbh.
Wow. I'm not from Ireland, so I never saw this at the time, but it's a stunner. Here's to Al.
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!
Agreed. I came to know the song through Steeleye, but Al is amazing. Paddy Boyle also has a haunting version - also on UA-cam.
What a voice so strong commanding and distinctive. God rest you Al.
Very pure Music indeed! Rest in peace, you very talented soul.!!
Just discovered him.. really love planxty, reminds me of them…so this is perfect!
One of my favourites
Great memories of Al and his little Martin. Inspirational!
So lovely great musician and vocalist
R.I.P. Beebee
lovely guitar playing
Rest in peace Al.
Amongst our very best. A privilege to have known him. RIP Al.
Thank you so much for uploading this. Al, one of the finest vocalists of all time.
RIP Al. Peace and love
+Brett Kramer Sad he's gone ...he was up there with the best... Luke Kelly, Paul Brady, Andy Irvine.
Lovely song thanks for uploading this gem.
great singer god rest him
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...
I know, amazin how singers today cant add up to a job like dis live
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.
when is it from?
Looks like mid 70s....
He’s not the singer from silly wizard is he, bys?
Nah, that's Andy Stewart. Hm, they do have kind of similar sounds though.
trying to solve the guitar on this, and it's tough going!! especially with the blurry vid. any suggestions?
Alex Lockyer He's playing in open C. Low to high it's: C (down two whole-steps from low E); G (down from A); C (down from D); G (stays the same); C (up a half-step from B); E (the same).
it could be open g tuning but he's playing in the C chord shape for that tuning. im not sure
@@ricstunneloftunes4288 It's definitely open C. He strikes the open chord at the end of the video.
@@cormacobrien3224 yeah i noticed that now that you said it, thanks for the info