The song started life as a poem by Patrick Kavanagh, himself a genius. It was on a fateful night in The Bailey that Kavanagh and Kelly met, soaked in whiskey. Kavanagh gave Luke the words and suggested the tune and only Luke Kelly could render it into one of the best folk songs of all time.
I will never tire of this. There's a reason why Luke Kelly was considered the definitive performer of Raglan Road, and why many consider this to be the definitive rendition of his. Many have covered this work but I believe none have bettered it. Taken from the world far too soon, but he gave us such a gift with this.
Incredible version of Raglan Road, Luke Kelly was a one off..... He did more than just sing a song, he told a story..... As a fellow Irishman, i believe his passing was a great loss to Ireland and it's wonderful culture....... Forever a Legend.....!
I've only been exploring my Irish heritage for 2 years now but this And his and Sinead O'Connor's versions of Peggy Gordon are far and away my top 3 favorite Irish folk songs
What can I say? Luke ; without all the paraphernalia of today’s guy’s is unparalleled. Would we know anything of this great piece of poetry without him .R.I.P…
The emotion and poetry of this song is hard to bare. Luke bows his head at the end of the song somewhat unable to look up at the audience for his soul is laid bare. Just absolutely the best!
I'm not an Irish and I'm quite new to Irish folk song, but Luke Kelly, I can see in his face the true joy of singing. Never saw an artist like him before. He's a born Celtic Bard of morden era.
Luke Kelly was astonishingly gifted. This beautiful poem brought to life. His wonderful voice. A kind beautifully talented genius. Example of the oral Irish tradition. We miss you Luke!
One more amazing sung by Luke! What a perfect and beautiful voice! 😍 Luke, we continue loving so much! Definitely, you are our hero! Extraordinary Man! Endless love ❤️ to you! You are immortal for us! Irreplaceable and timeless, Luke!
An absolutely magical performance from the greatest singer ever! A song which hits you straight in the soul. I will never get tired of listening to Luke sing. RIP to the greatest ☘☘🇮🇪🇮🇪
This was the voice of a man who sings his soul out on the words of someone who the grief of being rejected by a woman and being left with his heart in shreds made him write such painful beauty, as with nothing but with beauty can a man describe a woman.
Used to see Luke in Sheahans Chatham Street (still there) in the mid 70's in his fine leather coat...no high airs -just another guy drinking his pints...oh and what a voice
A brilliant performer able to interpret the words of the poet touching the raw nerves of our emotions. He had a unique talent and I love to listen to his distinctive voice.
Of course they would have existed because they were all good musicians and Ronnie could carry a song in his own right but Luke is what made then as big as they were..blessed with a great emotional heartbreaking voice..they won't be another Luke
I have been told a thousand times I can sing as good as him with this song and a good few of his songs but I can't take it as a compliment. It's his and only he was as good as this no one was or ever could be as good as this. Even here as he was Ill he was absolutely fantastic at singing. Rest in heavenly peace Luke you are deeply missed
I like to sing this&been asked what the song was,but I'm just an amateur..But if u have talent,the best thing u can do(and I'm sure the great man would agree!)is attempt to sing this with all the emotion u can muster&do ur best!
HE WAS UNPRETENTIOUS, LETTING HIS RAW TALENT GLOW. LUKE BURNED THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS, BUT IT GAVE A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT. I DONT LIKE TO SAY WHO WAS THE BEST EVER IN THIS, THAT, OR THE OTHER. BUT FOR ORIGINAL TALENT AND MUSICAL ABILITY, HE, IN MY OPINION WAS TRUELY ONE OF A KIND.
A legend ,a poet ,a singer ,a performer and proud son of the beautiful country of eire. for your memory may i one day in my lifetime witness and cheer a unified ireland .
Never heard of this before, though I'm just beginning Antoinette Quinn's biography of Mr. Patrick Kavanagh. Sounds like an ancient sea shanty...beautiful
What a beautiful yet powerful voice.
The song started life as a poem by Patrick Kavanagh, himself a genius. It was on a fateful night in The Bailey that Kavanagh and Kelly met, soaked in whiskey. Kavanagh gave Luke the words and suggested the tune and only Luke Kelly could render it into one of the best folk songs of all time.
Yes indeed Patrick Kavanagh did give Luke the words and then Luke did this .....
What a vocal for this young Dubliner member but his life end up short
A story for the times.
That's not factually correct.
I will never tire of this. There's a reason why Luke Kelly was considered the definitive performer of Raglan Road, and why many consider this to be the definitive rendition of his. Many have covered this work but I believe none have bettered it. Taken from the world far too soon, but he gave us such a gift with this.
My wife walked down the aisle to this, to my surprise, I think it likely I’ll be buried to it too...
@@motorcitycobra2009 Me too...
👏👏👏👏👏
Incredible ❤
An unparalleled performance. Rest In Peace, Luke . Your likes will never be seen again.
Could listen to you forever
He was gifted, knew it, and used it. RIP to Luke. A once off gem
The banjo was playing a different song.. fucking dreadful. What a mistake
So wonderful we will never hear his like again ❤
Ronnie Drew performers a not to bad version
Incredible version of Raglan Road, Luke Kelly was a one off..... He did more than just sing a song, he told a story..... As a fellow Irishman, i believe his passing was a great loss to Ireland and it's wonderful culture....... Forever a Legend.....!
He’ll of a scale
I've only been exploring my Irish heritage for 2 years now but this And his and Sinead O'Connor's versions of Peggy Gordon are far and away my top 3 favorite Irish folk songs
never be another voice like lukes miss you every day RIP LUKE
This day 37yrs ago you left us, Luke. Thank you for the days.
I love how he goes straight into singing his heart out without even the barest of pauses.
So true. From zero to unalloyed melancholic passion in 1 second flat
Carried my daddy from the church to this his favourite
Same 🙏
Love that Patrick Kavanagh gave this song to Luke Kelly. A perfect poem/song and Luke is perfect for it, as Patrick so wisely knew.
What can I say? Luke ; without all the paraphernalia of today’s guy’s is unparalleled. Would we know anything of this great piece of poetry without him .R.I.P…
I sing this song to myself a lot. It’s so moving.
The emotion and poetry of this song is hard to bare. Luke bows his head at the end of the song somewhat unable to look up at the audience for his soul is laid bare. Just absolutely the best!
I'm not an Irish and I'm quite new to Irish folk song, but Luke Kelly, I can see in his face the true joy of singing. Never saw an artist like him before. He's a born Celtic Bard of morden era.
Yeah it's cool man
This is one of the best hidden gems I have found on UA-cam
The greatest singer to have ever lived on this island
No Wolf Tones better
Luke rules. Ok ✌️
@@michaelpower4372 nah.
@@gaygambler yeah wolf tones better than the Dubliners by a mile.🎻🎸
Luke Kelly crushes all
Jesus he flung himself into that song in a split second. What a voice, What a powerful instrument.....
Luke Kelly was astonishingly gifted. This beautiful poem brought to life. His wonderful voice. A kind beautifully talented genius. Example of the oral Irish tradition. We miss you Luke!
Luke Kelly and Al O'Donnell. Two Dublin legends in the music world. Luke would have been 81 today. May both these men Rest easy.
My das mate sang this in the graveyard at my nanny and grandas funeral a week apart from each other, will always be my favourite ballad.
One more amazing sung by Luke! What a perfect and beautiful voice! 😍 Luke, we continue loving so much! Definitely, you are our hero! Extraordinary Man! Endless love ❤️ to you! You are immortal for us! Irreplaceable and timeless, Luke!
Not many realise how great that was. I am blessed to of been raised right.
An absolutely magical performance from the greatest singer ever! A song which hits you straight in the soul. I will never get tired of listening to Luke sing. RIP to the greatest ☘☘🇮🇪🇮🇪
Luke is a classic example of being Irish ... and tonight I'm proud to call myself Irish, like every other night. Thank you Luke, Dubliner. Irish.
If it’s every other night why say tonight 🤷
I never get tired of listening to this man sing, one of many from a very cultured land.
Emf fae the Plains and I agree wi you.
It’s so perfect not many dare to sing this amazing song.
Sublime thank you Luke. 😊👍
Singular talent. Transcendent really. Sad so few will know him. Sad for them.
What a beautiful song. God bless ya Luke Kelly. Singing for St Peter in heaven 😄👍
His voice IS the instrument. Extraordinary.
I found this song through watching 'In Bruges' and I cannot stop listening to it
A true performer it just flows naturally so unique.
Just wonderful.
Singing top rate poetry, with a soul in it
if there is ever going to be a time capsule for music, this must be included.
Breathtaking and heartwrenching. One of my favorites
There are strong voices ... and then there's Luke Kelly.
This, and a song for Ireland..pure class 🇮🇪❤️
What a beautiful performance!
Fanatstic, wish I'd met Luke and heard him sing. absolutely a one-off genius.
Speechless... Absolutely magnificent.
Just like that, sitting around chatting, he sings (imo) the definitive version of this great song, he was just that good! RIP Luke!
Absolutely beautiful!Live.A true humble man and Irishman.💚
This was the voice of a man who sings his soul out on the words of someone who the grief of being rejected by a woman and being left with his heart in shreds made him write such painful beauty, as with nothing but with beauty can a man describe a woman.
Some performer
I’m only an eighth Irish but by God I love Irish music and this is as good as it gets.
You're an American then...
Who is playing the guitar wit luke
Unbelievable performance 😲💟 actually that's a daft thing to say...I've just watched it and totally believe it! Perfection 👌
I’m sorry I didn’t get to meet Luke Kelly’s music until after his death. The first time I heard him I fell in love with him ☘️☘️☘️💚💚💚🇮🇪🇮🇪🥰🥰
I almost forget to breath every time I listed to this amazing song and singer.
A literal force of nature. Always and forever the greatest. Rest easy Luke. The 🐐
How can he do this so beautiful so amazing the Great Luke kelly is there anyone better no who can do this acapello on his own wow
Used to see Luke in Sheahans Chatham Street (still there) in the mid 70's in his fine leather coat...no high airs -just another guy drinking his pints...oh and what a voice
Absolutely mind blowing unreal song and unreal from luke
An incredible voice. RIP Luke.
Outstanding everyone that was there was so very lucky such a great talent.
A brilliant performer able to interpret the words of the poet touching the raw nerves of our emotions. He had a unique talent and I love to listen to his distinctive voice.
Stunning! Rest In Peace, Luke Kelly...
This is even better than the studio version
It really is. I’m stunned every time I watch it
his talent is beyond words
Only you can sing that song luke, magic, what a voice,miss you always.
I am an Northern Irish woman and I love this.
40 years in England - I go back occasionally to luke - awesome
excellent luke kelly, a singer, respect rest in peace, from north ireland
I want this played at my funeral.
He was brilliant i think there would have being no dubliners without him
davyboy98 true true true but on his own he was still sensational
Of course they would have existed because they were all good musicians and Ronnie could carry a song in his own right but Luke is what made then as big as they were..blessed with a great emotional heartbreaking voice..they won't be another Luke
He never put less than his ALL into every song. Pure Heart! A most loved and missed character indeed. xxx
What a voice ...and what passion ! Truly beautiful .
I have been told a thousand times I can sing as good as him with this song and a good few of his songs but I can't take it as a compliment. It's his and only he was as good as this no one was or ever could be as good as this. Even here as he was Ill he was absolutely fantastic at singing. Rest in heavenly peace Luke you are deeply missed
I like to sing this&been asked what the song was,but I'm just an amateur..But if u have talent,the best thing u can do(and I'm sure the great man would agree!)is attempt to sing this with all the emotion u can muster&do ur best!
Only hear Luke once live .. he had.incredible projection ...great singer.
You.are.still.I.our.hearts.luke.15.2020
I loved too much and by such is happiness thrown away.
Lyrics are pure gold
What a passionate man. An Irish legend
Still love him 😘
Jesus! how I missed this, 😭 beautiful
Dude, I wish I could have seen this live.
Simply a masterpiece. Love it.
HE WAS UNPRETENTIOUS, LETTING HIS RAW TALENT GLOW.
LUKE BURNED THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS, BUT IT GAVE A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT.
I DONT LIKE TO SAY WHO WAS THE BEST EVER IN THIS, THAT, OR THE OTHER.
BUT FOR ORIGINAL TALENT AND MUSICAL ABILITY, HE, IN MY OPINION WAS TRUELY ONE OF A KIND.
He made it look SO easy!
A legend ,a poet ,a singer ,a performer and proud son of the beautiful country of eire. for your memory may i one day in my lifetime witness and cheer a unified ireland .
A broken mould for sure...brilliant man taken tooooo young altogether.!
Sublime performance by one of my favorite voices in all of music.
thank you very much
What is there to say!! Goosebumps!
A powerful and brilliant singer
one of the best songs ever r i p,
Wow...to remember the words to sing like a bird.to echo the emotion it to verses so grand ...wat a man;)
He actually wrongly phrased the third verse, but every cover version since then has done the same. Just goes to show Luke Kelly is the gold standard.
Never heard of this before, though I'm just beginning Antoinette Quinn's biography of Mr. Patrick Kavanagh. Sounds like an ancient sea shanty...beautiful
("WHAT") what was it like on mars.👽
@@michaelpower4372 England, close to Jupiter, when it comes to things Irish.
@@MrResearcher122 oh that explains it theres a lot of strange Aliens on planet England
@@michaelpower4372 wtf,, a sea shanty , you need to stop smoking that shit lol
As soon as he started to sing I teared up , the less Ireland becomes Irish the more I become Irish , I effing love my home ,(Ireland)
Calm down Kennedy, you absolute lush
Jesus Ireland will always be as it was full of liars lushs and the odd genius ...calm down.
@@johntheball u must be living in the butt end of nowhere ,
@@iankennedy1441 in Ireland we say Arse end of nowhere ...your a bit Americanised ...its too many utube clips that...
This song speaks to my own lost love. such a wonderful singer.
May you sing with the angels, Luke.
Good God if this does not tug at your roots nothing will RIP Luke........
Fantastic!
I am beginning, to fall in love, with this particular rendition.
Everytime I listen to this, ok average 6 months, I'm rubbing my eyes after two minutes
What a rugged, rough and beautiful voice luke had.
Luke is the very essence of Ireland Rest in Peace dear Luke.
Beautiful Thankyou
What a charming and gentle man Luke seems, whereas he looks quite intimidating until he speaks. This is a truly magnificent performance.
The one and only Luke Kelly, rest in peace comrade.
Just beautiful as a song no matter were ur from just listen ❤ luke kelly forever a legend I love 2 much ........