When I was in high school this was played at every single dance. Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Prom, all of them. And every girl that wore red would feel like this song was playing just for them. I remember at Prom 1995, my date wore a dress, and I whispered to her "the lady in red IS dancing with me...cheek to cheek."
"Don't Pay the Ferryman" is a great story song. I've always liked reading the tales of the Greek and Roman myths and this tale of a trip across the river Styx is a banger. It's on my list of songs to exercise to, especially on a power walk.
I just love the way you both have grown oh so very much on the variety of different types of songs you now listen to and appreciate. Here from the beginning and i will not stop watching you make me happy Thank-you 💜🎶🎵✌🇨🇦
Chris DeBurgh is one of those European artists that were hugely successful everywhere but the USA. He has an unmistakable voice. If you want to hear something more up tempo then you should check out "Don't Pay the Ferryman" and "Ship to Shore". By the way, my wife and I love dancing to this song. We have been married for 46 years.
I ❤his more recent cover of Turn, Turn, Turn is fabulous (ua-cam.com/video/CFo25V4JAfE/v-deo.html). I love "Transmission Ends", "The Tower" (makes me cry), "This Silent World", "Flying Home", "Waiting for the Hurricane", "This Waiting Heart" and of course "A Spaceman Came Travelling" (at Christmas). I have played "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" on guitar myself for so many years. I sang it with two lifelong friends as a sort of goodbye just before we all left university - Crusader as well (on 12 string guitar). So many fabulous songs. I love his story songs like "Spanish Train", "Patricia the Stripper" and love the quieter songs like "if you really love her let her go". Can you tell I'm a fan 🥰
I remember reading an article back in the day where Chris stated that the song was written for his wife who was wearing red at their anniversary party. Now every single time I hear this song I can't help but get emotional. What a beautiful gift!
The real life love story of this song took a hit in the mid-'90s when de Burgh revealed that he had an affair with the 19 year old nanny he employed while his wife was recovering from a horseback riding accident. After some public contrition, with de Burgh saying "I don't want to gamble with my marriage and my family," he and Diane remained together. things are never as they seem {:-) PAV UK
He has some fabulous songs, as someone else mentioned "Don't pay the Ferryman" is great and "Borderline" his cold war protest song is hauntingly beautiful and soulful.
I did a little list just now and completely forgot 'Borderline'/'Say Goodbye To It All'. As you say, 'Borderline' is just beautiful and sad; 'Say Goodbye' gives us some hope. I always listen to them together.
Hidden gem! This is one of those songs that is sentimental to a lot of people. Many memories dancing to this one. Follow up recommendation: Don’t Fear the Ferryman.
THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING THIS!!! After John Denver Chris de Burgh (the last part of his name is pronounced as "Berg") is my all time favorite singer songwriter. Lady In Red was an international hit. Others to explore are High On Emotion, Don't Pay the Ferryman and Say Goodbye To It All. But the best version of that sing is the live version. ua-cam.com/video/t4sjN9Wtue8/v-deo.html I can recommend so many more songs of his! Love of the Heart Divine, So Beautiful, Missing You, Candlestick, Big City Sundays. I'll stop there for now.
Great reaction guys. This is a massive wedding song and very nice. But "A Spaceman Came Travelling" and "Don't Pay The Ferryman" (makes you think of LOTR) are awesome.
There’s one video of him recently in his older years with his wife, dressed in red of course, on another stage just to the left of him watching while he sings this song basically to her. This has always been a really great song.
What woman doesn't want to be seen like this by her husband?! This was in honor of Chris De Burgh's wife! So sweet and warm and just so full of love. Really sweeps a girl off her feet. Thanks for your reaction to this truly lovely song. Such a nice walk down Memory Lane. 💕
@@butterflygad True, he did. But he and his wife reconciled afterward and are still married. This is a love song and honestly, I think their reconciliation proves that. Man is not perfect, but love is.
Definitely need to check out “At This Moment”, by Billy Vera & the Beaters. Great “ballad”, and powerful lyrics, combined with a tremendous vocal performance. Make sure it’s the live version, with Billy in a tan sports jacket….not the Tonight Show clip.
Chris wrote this song for his wife Diane, it was inspired by his memory of the first time he saw her, it was a massive hit in 1986, other great songs by him Don't Pay The Ferryman High On Emotion Ship To Shore Spanish Train Great reaction guys 🇬🇧
Fatal Hesitation off Spark to Flame Album is a great song, so many great songs. The Tower, In a Country Churchyard, and probably my favourite, Where Peaceful Waters Flow.
This guy is great. He was the opening act for Supertramp, on their first North American tour back in the 1970’s. They started their tour on East coast Canada in Moncton, New Brunswick. That’s where I was introduced to Supertramp and Chris Deburgh….both acts were unforgettable.❤️🇨🇦😎
Like someone else mentioned, this was our high school dance song. Puppy love memories :) For something completely different in a mysterious kind of way you need to listen to "Don't Pay The FerryMan" or if you dare..."Spanish Train."
You say 'Chris De Burgh' to anyone over 30yrs old, and this is the song they will reply with..... It's such a beautiful song, and his performance will always touch your soul!!! Great choice today guys ❤
This was the theme song for one of my favorite soap opera couples (Steve and Kayla) back in the 80s . They’re still on Days of Our Lives and I still love this song!
"Lonely Sky" was his first top 5 hit in South Africa. Loved it, so rushed to go and buy the album "Spanish Train and other stories". A month or two later, several other songs from the album got radio play, but then the album was banned in SA because of the song "Spanish Train" in which he tells the "story" of the Devil and God playing cards to win the souls of the dead. His first few albums were filled with beautiful stories of castles and princes, like folklore. Lady in Red was released years later and was his biggest commercial success. However, I still prefer his earlier work. "A spaceman came traveling" is still one of the most popular Xmas songs listened to today. I've seen Chris de Burgh live several times and he sounds as good live as on his albums. He is a VERY imaginative singer/songwriter.
Wow this reminds me of school disco slow dances - the best and the worst of times 😂 I get the same vibes from Crazy for you by Madonna, The way you look tonight by Eric Clapton and Move Closer by Phyllis Nelson - all very nostalgic.
“For Rosanna” is what I think you’ll like. What else from him to listen to? Gosh, that is hard to say. This was arguably his biggest hit. His early music was story based and where he made a name for himself at first but it’s hard for me to say what would make a good listen now. Mid 80s he started going for more pop songs and radio friendly stuff (like this). “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was also pretty big. Or “High on Emotion” too - I remember hearing those songs on the radio a lot back then… Personally I’d suggest “For Rosanna” for RSR to listen to. I think it will be sweet for them and touch them too.
End of June 1977, at the Montreal Forum (17,000 fans)... Chris De Burgh is the opening act of Supertramp! The lights go out! A spotlight shines over a lonely barstool on stage... out walks this guy with a guitar... now I'm thinking "This guy better be good!" Then he starts singing "Spanish Train!!! Wow!!! A love story between artist and city started right there, in front of us!!! I've been asking you guys for a year now to hear "Spanish train" and "Patricia The Stripper"... storytelling at it's best!!
*Rob N Amber*Thank You for trying this song....The story of experiences with his true Lady Love in this song truly touches this Empathetic person, and it moves me..Although I never experienced True Love, And probably never will, the feelings from this song truly touches me,and moves me,enough to cry from its beauty.... Guess I`m a big baby,but you know what? @ least I know I have enough HEART to feel something... You got my Thumbs Up!
In 1984 there was a movie made titled "The Woman in Red" starring Gene Wilder and Kelly Lebrock and Gilda Radner. Though the movies name is different from the hit song by Chris De Burgh. The movie is remembered most from this hit song. The song in the film that won the Academy Award for best song in a movie was Stevie Wonder's "I just Called to Say I Love You." Just a little trivia.
CdB!!! Omg! He was the very first musical artist I ever got hooked on as a kid. My first money spent on music. Since then I’ve fallen in luv with so much of his music. As he was my first music artist it’s been my lifelong challenge to collect all his output. Love him and his music. Too many gems. My sister gifted me two tickets for his concert when he came through town so I’m am super grateful that I’ve seen him live now too. At the concert many of the women wore red. When they played this song CdB left the stage and worked his way through the audience singing to as many of the ladies in red as he could. Special memories.
What else from them to listen to? Gosh, that is hard to say. This was arguably his biggest hit. His early music was story based and where he made a name for himself at first but it’s hard for me to say what would make a good listen now. Mid 80s he started going for more pop songs and radio friendly stuff (like this). “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was also pretty big. Or “High on Emotion” too - I remember hearing those songs on the radio a lot back then… Personally I’d suggest “For Rosanna” for RSR to listen to. I think it will be sweet for them and touch them too.
Chris de Burgh is so much more than this song. He has some of the best story songs ever. You HAVE to hear Spanish Train. Then check out A Spaceman Came Travelling, Just Another Poor Boy, Don't Pay the Ferryman, The Getaway, The Traveller and my personal all-time favorite, The Girl With April in Her Eyes. I saw his concert back in the 80's and it was one of the best I've ever gone to. He was so humble and friendly and kept coming back for encores. The concert was around 3 hours.
This was his biggest U.S. hit reached number three on Billboard pop singles chart in June 1986 he had one other U.S. single in 1982 barely cracked the top 40 keep up the great work guys
Another amazing voice and song well worth checking out is Labi Siffre - Something Inside So Strong,.If it does not blow you away i will stand hanging, it is a total all time classic.
This was a popular song back in the 80’s It was played at dances - usually the last song of the evening! Chris De Berg was such a popular singer, had lots of hits & did many 7:51 concerts💗🎶
Chris De Burgh (pronounced D'Burgh). His daughter won Miss World in 2003. You picked probably his most cheesy song of all. Don't Pay The Ferry Man is a banger. If you want a big of a giggle listen to his Patricia The Stripper. Very funny song. Catchy too. But Ferryman is definitely the song to hear next.Then Spanish Train, eerie but brilliant. Lonely Sky, another banger. Borderline also worth a listen. And of course his Christmas classic, A Spaceman Came Travelling
Chris De Burgh is a British singer/songwriter who now lives in Ireland and has a huge catalogue of songs to his name. There are so many good ones, and all quite diverse, that it's difficult to recommend just one of them to you. As others have mentioned, 'Don't Pay the Ferryman' is a very good one and at Christmastime you should listen to his Christmas hit 'A Spaceman Came Travelling'. Don't worry about becoming softer, Jay, it's a good thing. It was reported that Chris De Burgh wrote this song about his wife when he saw her in a red dress and realised how beautiful she was and how much he loved her - I don't know how true this is, but it's a lovely story 😊
I always put this song side to side in sentiment with Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. Two songs about deeply appreciating the woman you're with in that moment.
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Great song! If you liked that, you will like Paul Young-"Everytime You Go Away". Beautiful song written by Hall & Oates. But, you never pick my suggestions, so you didn`t hear this from me. :)
How about another British band from the 70s, Roxy Music. Some of the songs to check out would be Love is the Drug, Dance Away, More Than This, Avalon. And then you can check out some of the lead singer's, Bryan Ferry's, solo stuff, Slave to Love, Don't Stop the Dance, Kiss and Tell, etc....
A great songwriter. For different examples of his work: "Patricia the stripper", "Spanish train", "Don't pay the ferryman", there's even a Christmas song called "A Spaceman came travelling"
I'd suggest one of his old songs from the 70s, Turning Round. Very orchestral and thought-provoking! The other one is It's Me (and I'm Ready to go), which has a great guitar solo.
PLEASE react to "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" - Willie Nelson with Julio Iglesias. Julio Iglesias will melt your heart and make you swoon like a southern lady on a summer night!!!
Lived In Ireland in 1980s was privileged to see him play in the RDS and watched my best friend walk his wife down the aisle to my best song in a country churchyard ,
As everyone is saying, Don't Pay The Ferryman was his big one, great song. But he had other great ones, like Spanish Train (it's about the Lord and the devil playing poker for the souls of the dead!!), The Painter (a man's wife hires a painter to do a painting of her and they have an affair) or truely beautiful, gentle songs like Satin Green Shutters or In A Country Church Yard... Or, for something a little more spicey, Patricia the Stripper!!!
We were spoilt with these smooth ballads for the last dance in the prom and disco in the 80s. Esp in the mid 80s. This one, Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer, Jennifer Rush - Power of love, Bangles - Eternal flame, Atlantic Starr - Always, Spandau Ballet - True, etc etc... don't get these type of soft dance ballads anymore. The 80s do leave us with timeless songs.
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Dont pay the ferryman.
The really good chris deburgh.
A genuine irish success story!
ooh I 2nd Don't Pay the Ferryman!
YES!!!
I think that’s his best song
It took forever for that video to be released on UA-cam. Love it!
Definitely! play Don't Pay The Ferryman. It's the same voice, but the feeling is totally different. Once you hear it, you will never forget it.
When I was in high school this was played at every single dance. Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Prom, all of them. And every girl that wore red would feel like this song was playing just for them. I remember at Prom 1995, my date wore a dress, and I whispered to her "the lady in red IS dancing with me...cheek to cheek."
well, did it work? don't leave us hanging
I did the same thing at my senior prom 1995!
Sadie Hawkins…you are showing your age…
They don’t even have them anymore in my area
@@GNXXRAY that’s because the whole concept of dances has changed
This was always the perfect Prom song. I wonder how many babies were conceived to this song?
"Don't Pay the Ferryman" is a great story song. I've always liked reading the tales of the Greek and Roman myths and this tale of a trip across the river Styx is a banger. It's on my list of songs to exercise to, especially on a power walk.
I just love the way you both have grown oh so very much on the variety of different types of songs you now listen to and appreciate. Here from the beginning and i will not stop watching you make me happy Thank-you 💜🎶🎵✌🇨🇦
This song was one of my Grandma’s favorites.. she helped raise me. she was so cool.. miss her so much.. thank you for this today ❤️
Chris DeBurgh is one of those European artists that were hugely successful everywhere but the USA. He has an unmistakable voice. If you want to hear something more up tempo then you should check out "Don't Pay the Ferryman" and "Ship to Shore". By the way, my wife and I love dancing to this song. We have been married for 46 years.
High on Emotion.
Agreed.. also, The Last Time I Cried, Borderline, Fire on the Water. A great artist with a 30 year catalog.
How about Fatal Hesitation?
He's irish
I ❤his more recent cover of Turn, Turn, Turn is fabulous (ua-cam.com/video/CFo25V4JAfE/v-deo.html). I love "Transmission Ends", "The Tower" (makes me cry), "This Silent World", "Flying Home", "Waiting for the Hurricane", "This Waiting Heart" and of course "A Spaceman Came Travelling" (at Christmas). I have played "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" on guitar myself for so many years. I sang it with two lifelong friends as a sort of goodbye just before we all left university - Crusader as well (on 12 string guitar). So many fabulous songs. I love his story songs like "Spanish Train", "Patricia the Stripper" and love the quieter songs like "if you really love her let her go". Can you tell I'm a fan 🥰
My husband plays this and we dance wherever we are!! 25 years together and im still amazed by him!!
Soothing & Romantic, touches your soul❣️ Great choice guys, great choice👏👏
Wow, so popular in the 80s. Everywhere, all the time.
This song became ubiquitous at weddings for years (decades) after it came out.
It was Patch and Kayla's song on Days of Our Lives.
@@janleonard3101not general hospital?
@@konradkanuckle5920 Wikipedia says it was used as the love theme for Luke Spenser in 1982. You have a good memory!
@@janleonard3101 funny! Thanks....never into soaps but after school, homework and chores....and it was on so I watched. It wasn't too bad!
I remember reading an article back in the day where Chris stated that the song was written for his wife who was wearing red at their anniversary party. Now every single time I hear this song I can't help but get emotional. What a beautiful gift!
The real life love story of this song took a hit in the mid-'90s when de Burgh revealed that he had an affair with the 19 year old nanny he employed while his wife was recovering from a horseback riding accident. After some public contrition, with de Burgh saying "I don't want to gamble with my marriage and my family," he and Diane remained together.
things are never as they seem
{:-) PAV UK
@@davexvs And there's no Santa Claus or Easter Bunny.
Yup, at the table watching her dance with someone else and wrote it on a napkin!
He has some fabulous songs, as someone else mentioned "Don't pay the Ferryman" is great and "Borderline" his cold war protest song is hauntingly beautiful and soulful.
Borderline is great but try Spanish Train and other Stories and Just Another Poor Boy
Also Borderline continues into another song called Say Goodbye To It All, from a later album
I did a little list just now and completely forgot 'Borderline'/'Say Goodbye To It All'. As you say, 'Borderline' is just beautiful and sad; 'Say Goodbye' gives us some hope. I always listen to them together.
Hidden gem! This is one of those songs that is sentimental to a lot of people. Many memories dancing to this one. Follow up recommendation: Don’t Fear the Ferryman.
Don't PAY the Ferryman, lol. (Although if you stiff him, maybe you SHOULD worry?)
Holly cow! I forgot all about "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Yes!, another DeBurgh great!
@@Jessica_Roth great comment! Love it.
Dont pay the ferryman meets dont fear the reaper lol
"Don't Pay The Ferryman" is definitely one of his to check out! Yay, so glad you've found Chris De Burgh!
This guy is a master storyteller. All songs mentioned here are great songs, but his absolute masterpiece would be 'Spanish Train'
Absolutely and a spaceman came traveling
Agreed
Another great one is Borderline. An emotional story.
also the crusader is a great story song
CRusader is up there!!
I think you will appreciate "A Spaceman Came Travelling" by Chris
Please listen to "Waiting for a Star to Fall" from BOY MEETS GIRL.
He wrote this after his wife surprised him by coming into a party after him wearing a red dress, the next day he started this song
Always thought this tune was classy and suave. A romantic ditty for sure👌
This is the song you ask THAT girl to dance with you.
One of my all time favorite love songs. So glad you enjoyed it too! :)
Just so you know from now on every time you see Amber in red this song will come to your mind.
THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING THIS!!! After John Denver Chris de Burgh (the last part of his name is pronounced as "Berg") is my all time favorite singer songwriter. Lady In Red was an international hit. Others to explore are High On Emotion, Don't Pay the Ferryman and Say Goodbye To It All. But the best version of that sing is the live version. ua-cam.com/video/t4sjN9Wtue8/v-deo.html I can recommend so many more songs of his! Love of the Heart Divine, So Beautiful, Missing You, Candlestick, Big City Sundays. I'll stop there for now.
It’s pronounced “ber”.
Great reaction guys. This is a massive wedding song and very nice. But "A Spaceman Came Travelling" and "Don't Pay The Ferryman" (makes you think of LOTR) are awesome.
"The Lady in Red" peaked @ #3 (2 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.
I wish it was 1987.
Need it.
There’s one video of him recently in his older years with his wife, dressed in red of course, on another stage just to the left of him watching while he sings this song basically to her. This has always been a really great song.
Beautiful song! Soft voice! Nothing wrong with listening to a soft ballad from time to time!
What woman doesn't want to be seen like this by her husband?! This was in honor of Chris De Burgh's wife! So sweet and warm and just so full of love. Really sweeps a girl off her feet. Thanks for your reaction to this truly lovely song. Such a nice walk down Memory Lane. 💕
@@butterflygad True, he did. But he and his wife reconciled afterward and are still married. This is a love song and honestly, I think their reconciliation proves that. Man is not perfect, but love is.
Thankyou for a great reaction guys. If you want to hear something completely different from Chris de Burgh please try Patricia the Stripper 😊
Yes, such a good song!!!
Great song, great album!
Agreed, VERY different - and funny! But I'd love to see them react to Ferryman first.
And so funny!
Awesome #3 hit (for 2 weeks) from 1987!
This was a big hit at the time of its release. It was used in the Gene Wilder film "Lady in Red," co-starring actress Kelly LeBrock.
Such a great song. Try his other single at that time, “don’t pay the ferryman”
This is what I wanted to say. I love that song!
It's a piece of shit what you talking about
Love this song! I would also highly recommend "Don't Pay the Ferryman" or "High on Emotion".
One of my all time favorites. Killer slow-skate song. Lmao.
Also, its just Deberg (emphasis second syllable)
Definitely need to check out “At This Moment”, by Billy Vera & the Beaters.
Great “ballad”, and powerful lyrics, combined with a tremendous vocal performance.
Make sure it’s the live version, with Billy in a tan sports jacket….not the Tonight Show clip.
One of the ultimate classic R&B styled ballads! Those horns are fantastic.
Chris wrote this song for his wife Diane, it was inspired by his memory of the first time he saw her, it was a massive hit in 1986, other great songs by him
Don't Pay The Ferryman
High On Emotion
Ship To Shore
Spanish Train
Great reaction guys 🇬🇧
Fatal Hesitation off Spark to Flame Album is a great song, so many great songs. The Tower, In a Country Churchyard, and probably my favourite, Where Peaceful Waters Flow.
He also sings "A Spaceman Came Traveling" which is a wonderful take on a Christmas song.
This guy is great. He was the opening act for Supertramp, on their first North American tour back in the 1970’s. They started their tour on East coast Canada in Moncton, New Brunswick. That’s where I was introduced to Supertramp and Chris Deburgh….both acts were unforgettable.❤️🇨🇦😎
Wild did not know that
Like someone else mentioned, this was our high school dance song. Puppy love memories :) For something completely different in a mysterious kind of way you need to listen to "Don't Pay The FerryMan" or if you dare..."Spanish Train."
You say 'Chris De Burgh' to anyone over 30yrs old, and this is the song they will reply with.....
It's such a beautiful song, and his performance will always touch your soul!!!
Great choice today guys ❤
Love this song. Romantic, sexy, and intimate.
This was the theme song for one of my favorite soap opera couples (Steve and Kayla) back in the 80s . They’re still on Days of Our Lives and I still love this song!
Who else of us oldies remember that roof scene dancing to this, after she'd lost her hearing.... so sweet...
Great reaction again! If you want to stay on the soft side, react to Captain of Her Heart by Double. Severely underrated song.
I agree. Great song. 👍
Yes, I also suggested this once before. (Pre-emptive strike: it's pronounced "doo-BLAY.")
Such a beautiful, romantic song.
If you watched Day Of Our Lives in the 80s, you definitely know this song lol
"Lonely Sky" was his first top 5 hit in South Africa. Loved it, so rushed to go and buy the album "Spanish Train and other stories". A month or two later, several other songs from the album got radio play, but then the album was banned in SA because of the song "Spanish Train" in which he tells the "story" of the Devil and God playing cards to win the souls of the dead. His first few albums were filled with beautiful stories of castles and princes, like folklore. Lady in Red was released years later and was his biggest commercial success. However, I still prefer his earlier work. "A spaceman came traveling" is still one of the most popular Xmas songs listened to today. I've seen Chris de Burgh live several times and he sounds as good live as on his albums. He is a VERY imaginative singer/songwriter.
Wow this reminds me of school disco slow dances - the best and the worst of times 😂 I get the same vibes from Crazy for you by Madonna, The way you look tonight by Eric Clapton and Move Closer by Phyllis Nelson - all very nostalgic.
Crazy is such s beautiful song.
“For Rosanna” is what I think you’ll like.
What else from him to listen to? Gosh, that is hard to say. This was arguably his biggest hit. His early music was story based and where he made a name for himself at first but it’s hard for me to say what would make a good listen now. Mid 80s he started going for more pop songs and radio friendly stuff (like this). “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was also pretty big. Or “High on Emotion” too - I remember hearing those songs on the radio a lot back then…
Personally I’d suggest “For Rosanna” for RSR to listen to. I think it will be sweet for them and touch them too.
My Fav Chris De Burgh is hands down "Spanish Train" about a train carrying the souls of the dead and the battle over who gets them.
Enjoy! One of my mom’s favourites
End of June 1977, at the Montreal Forum (17,000 fans)... Chris De Burgh is the opening act of Supertramp! The lights go out! A spotlight shines over a lonely barstool on stage... out walks this guy with a guitar... now I'm thinking "This guy better be good!" Then he starts singing "Spanish Train!!! Wow!!! A love story between artist and city started right there, in front of us!!! I've been asking you guys for a year now to hear "Spanish train" and "Patricia The Stripper"... storytelling at it's best!!
*Rob N Amber*Thank You for trying this song....The story of experiences with his true Lady Love in this song truly touches this Empathetic person, and it moves me..Although I never experienced True Love, And probably never will, the feelings from this song truly touches me,and moves me,enough to cry from its beauty.... Guess I`m a big baby,but you know what? @ least I know I have enough HEART to feel something... You got my Thumbs Up!
Jay and Amber
@@SJ-GodofGnomes21 Sorry,But you are innacurate..It IS called rob SQUAD,REMEMBER? So,would`nt you think that the guy is called rob?
In 1984 there was a movie made titled "The Woman in Red" starring Gene Wilder and Kelly Lebrock and Gilda Radner. Though the movies name is different from the hit song by Chris De Burgh. The movie is remembered most from this hit song. The song in the film that won the Academy Award for best song in a movie was Stevie Wonder's "I just Called to Say I Love You." Just a little trivia.
The title is actually The Woman in Red.
@@MichaelHHHH I stand corrected. Thank you for that heads up.
CdB!!! Omg! He was the very first musical artist I ever got hooked on as a kid. My first money spent on music. Since then I’ve fallen in luv with so much of his music. As he was my first music artist it’s been my lifelong challenge to collect all his output. Love him and his music. Too many gems. My sister gifted me two tickets for his concert when he came through town so I’m am super grateful that I’ve seen him live now too.
At the concert many of the women wore red. When they played this song CdB left the stage and worked his way through the audience singing to as many of the ladies in red as he could. Special memories.
What else from them to listen to? Gosh, that is hard to say. This was arguably his biggest hit. His early music was story based and where he made a name for himself at first but it’s hard for me to say what would make a good listen now. Mid 80s he started going for more pop songs and radio friendly stuff (like this). “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was also pretty big. Or “High on Emotion” too - I remember hearing those songs on the radio a lot back then…
Personally I’d suggest “For Rosanna” for RSR to listen to. I think it will be sweet for them and touch them too.
Chris de Burgh is so much more than this song. He has some of the best story songs ever. You HAVE to hear Spanish Train. Then check out A Spaceman Came Travelling, Just Another Poor Boy, Don't Pay the Ferryman, The Getaway, The Traveller and my personal all-time favorite, The Girl With April in Her Eyes.
I saw his concert back in the 80's and it was one of the best I've ever gone to. He was so humble and friendly and kept coming back for encores. The concert was around 3 hours.
This was his biggest U.S. hit reached number three on Billboard pop singles chart in June 1986 he had one other U.S. single in 1982 barely cracked the top 40 keep up the great work guys
Great singer and grossly underrated. Try "High on Emotion" and "Don't pay the Ferryman".
Days of our Lives. Patch and Kayla’s song. I swear I think of that every time I hear this song. 😂
Always!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Do Spanish Train by Chris you won't be disappointed!!
Chris De Burg "Don't Pay the Ferryman" classic 80's
Another amazing voice and song well worth checking out is Labi Siffre - Something Inside So Strong,.If it does not blow you away i will stand hanging, it is a total all time classic.
I was on a road trip with my wife and son last week and that was on a CD I was playing - very powerful and empowering song.
I love Something Inside So Strong. Everything about that song is great. Except for the incident for which it was written.
This was a popular song back in the 80’s It was played at dances - usually the last song of the evening! Chris De Berg was such a popular singer, had lots of hits & did many 7:51 concerts💗🎶
He also sings Don't Pay The Ferryman. Great song that is fire.
You can add many others of his folk songs of the 70's, probably the best known of these other than the one you note is Spanish Train.
Chris De Burgh (pronounced D'Burgh). His daughter won Miss World in 2003.
You picked probably his most cheesy song of all. Don't Pay The Ferry Man is a banger.
If you want a big of a giggle listen to his Patricia The Stripper. Very funny song. Catchy too. But Ferryman is definitely the song to hear next.Then Spanish Train, eerie but brilliant.
Lonely Sky, another banger. Borderline also worth a listen. And of course his Christmas classic, A Spaceman Came Travelling
This song was HUGE!!! And made even bigger by the soap Days of Our Lives!,! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
possibly thousands of marriages around the world met or are part of their life this song, especially in school times.
Great Irish singer
Did you know Double, the captan of your heart?, try it please
I am more into his early years. "In a country churchyard", "Patrizia the stripper" or (my favourite) "this song for you "
"And with a swing or her hips . . . "
Spanish Train is another of his that will give you an amazing story.
Chris De Burgh is a British singer/songwriter who now lives in Ireland and has a huge catalogue of songs to his name. There are so many good ones, and all quite diverse, that it's difficult to recommend just one of them to you. As others have mentioned, 'Don't Pay the Ferryman' is a very good one and at Christmastime you should listen to his Christmas hit 'A Spaceman Came Travelling'.
Don't worry about becoming softer, Jay, it's a good thing. It was reported that Chris De Burgh wrote this song about his wife when he saw her in a red dress and realised how beautiful she was and how much he loved her - I don't know how true this is, but it's a lovely story 😊
British/Irish
I always put this song side to side in sentiment with Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. Two songs about deeply appreciating the woman you're with in that moment.
I was thinking the exact same thing. 🙂
Una de las mejores baladas de todos los tiempos.
I'm gonna keep saying this until I'm blue in the face... lol. Check out Marc Broussard - Home!!!! You will be amazed, state it is FIRE and put you in an awesome mood. Bluesy Rock. And you will not believe this voice comes from him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4.9 Million Views Can't Be Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!
This and Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight are great slow dance jams
Love this song, so many memories.
"A spaceman came travelling" is great by the same artist.
Please do Eric Clapton's "Old Love" live version! You'll love the guitar in this one!!
You should check out "Spanish Train ", Chris Deburgh's breakout song. Just amazing!✌️
Chris De Burgh "Don't Pay the Ferryman". A sure jam.
The most perfect romantic song, beautiful and sublime.
'I've been missing you' is another great Chris de Burgh song
John Secada - Just Another Day
Great song!
Princess Diana’s favourite song 🥰
One of my all-time favorite slow-dance songs!
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80's Rule!!!
Chris was a bit of a storyteller in his earlier years. My favourites include Spanish Train and The Crusader.
I am an 80's rocker but I have to admit this is probably one of my all time favorite songs!! Love it!
Great song! If you liked that, you will like Paul Young-"Everytime You Go Away". Beautiful song written by Hall & Oates. But, you never pick my suggestions, so you didn`t hear this from me. :)
I never thought this song was that good, but I respect how much women seem to love it!!
How about another British band from the 70s, Roxy Music. Some of the songs to check out would be Love is the Drug, Dance Away, More Than This, Avalon. And then you can check out some of the lead singer's, Bryan Ferry's, solo stuff, Slave to Love, Don't Stop the Dance, Kiss and Tell, etc....
A great songwriter. For different examples of his work: "Patricia the stripper", "Spanish train", "Don't pay the ferryman", there's even a Christmas song called "A Spaceman came travelling"
I'd suggest one of his old songs from the 70s, Turning Round. Very orchestral and thought-provoking!
The other one is It's Me (and I'm Ready to go), which has a great guitar solo.
One of my all time favorite songs! Brings back so many great memories in high school! Love it! ❤
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This one brings back memories of the mother of my children. Young and in love. Man life was great.
Lived In Ireland in 1980s was privileged to see him play in the RDS and watched my best friend walk his wife down the aisle to my best song in a country churchyard ,
I haven’t heard this in a while still love it 😊
As everyone is saying, Don't Pay The Ferryman was his big one, great song. But he had other great ones, like Spanish Train (it's about the Lord and the devil playing poker for the souls of the dead!!), The Painter (a man's wife hires a painter to do a painting of her and they have an affair) or truely beautiful, gentle songs like Satin Green Shutters or In A Country Church Yard... Or, for something a little more spicey, Patricia the Stripper!!!
Another great song that I listen too all the time...Great vocals and awesome lyrics.
We were spoilt with these smooth ballads for the last dance in the prom and disco in the 80s. Esp in the mid 80s. This one, Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer, Jennifer Rush - Power of love, Bangles - Eternal flame, Atlantic Starr - Always, Spandau Ballet - True, etc etc... don't get these type of soft dance ballads anymore. The 80s do leave us with timeless songs.