The Fields of Athenry - Brian O'Donnell

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  • @rustygoldfanatic8830
    @rustygoldfanatic8830 Рік тому +11

    Brings tears to me eyes hearing this...

    • @ClubHouse-js7ln
      @ClubHouse-js7ln 5 місяців тому +1

      I actually sang that song back in 2001

    • @delki69
      @delki69 4 місяці тому

      Veronica gueerin rip

    • @delki69
      @delki69 3 місяці тому

      I was born in England
      When I moved to Ireland
      I was called a British pig
      Still sticks with me
      I wish I’d been given a chance

  • @JayP-Music
    @JayP-Music 5 років тому +51

    Goosebumps watching that movie when this came on... especially when the choir comes in. R.I.P. Veronica Guerin

    • @blacksimpson
      @blacksimpson 2 роки тому +2

      Choir ruined it for me, but I hear you with the goosbumps

    • @johnstokes6938
      @johnstokes6938 10 днів тому

      That was my uncle

  • @unemployedjohnny
    @unemployedjohnny 15 років тому +56

    This version cuts right through me and makes me cry everytime.

  • @bgthtr6404
    @bgthtr6404 2 роки тому +6

    Whew, the hair on the back of my neck is standing up. How beautiful!!!! Makes me proud to be Irish American. My ancestors are from Connaught.

  • @kevinmcmuhammad4841
    @kevinmcmuhammad4841 3 роки тому +8

    I remember young Brian he was a great young boxer, he was also in corinthians boxing club at the time, and when the film was released Gerry Hutch brought Brian and his parents to the Premier of Veronica in his Limo, he's still a great singer.

  • @jsuestreet
    @jsuestreet 10 років тому +115

    This was recorded when Brian O'Donnell of Dublin, was a young street singer, that is why it's sounds so raw. The instrumental was added later for the movie "Veronica Guerin" with Cate Blanchette. It was meant to sound "raw" as it was a death scene in the movie. Do yourself a favor an rent the movie, it truly was a great movie!

    • @KphexTwin00
      @KphexTwin00 10 років тому +2

      Is there a version without the instrumental and just him singing?

    • @jsuestreet
      @jsuestreet 10 років тому +1

      Kpex, only one I know of is one that was on youtube several years ago after the movie came out. Then for some unknow reason it was taken down by the person that posted it and this one is now the only one I can find. I've combed record stores, but I'm not very sophisticated in the music business, so I don't know where to look for the original recording. Sorry, as it was a very haunting melody that he sang and who know if he is still alive. The preciousness of the song was his young untrained voice with no background. Just a "street urchin" (as he was called then} that the sound director heard and recorded.

    • @KphexTwin00
      @KphexTwin00 10 років тому +7

      Jacqueline Street aye there's just something about it. Get goosebumps when I hear it.

    • @jsuestreet
      @jsuestreet 10 років тому +1

      KphexTwin00 It speaks of all the down- trodden here and there, no?

    • @pureblood5792
      @pureblood5792 6 років тому +2

      Rent it ?i own a copy

  • @Macca716
    @Macca716 2 роки тому +6

    Just watched the movie last night again.. this version hits the feels in a strange way.. amazing tune all the same 👌💯

  • @kellymcdowall7114
    @kellymcdowall7114 9 років тому +38

    This is the best version of this song I've heard by far. Such an amazing voice. It gives me goosebumps!

  • @philippeororke6232
    @philippeororke6232 11 місяців тому +3

    I love this song. So moving

  • @gubairarafat5013
    @gubairarafat5013 5 років тому +24

    so innocent and so naive and so pure, this voice is so powerful, god bless

  • @groovinwalrus
    @groovinwalrus 11 років тому +19

    September 24, 2013
    A most wonderful song! I love Ireland, the people of Ireland. A wonderful film. A wonderful talent. To Brian, I hope life has changed for the better for you! I hope you have continued with your music!

  • @KM00Youtube
    @KM00Youtube Місяць тому +2

    This is the saddest song when you think of the movie that used it, "Veronica Guerin". They did her so wrong and I hope that family's legacy is ridden with tragedy, (sorry, I know I should pray for their souls). The young lad sang this song beautifully. I return to this page often to listen to the song and shed my tears and pray. 🙏🙏🙏🙏😥🍀🍀🌹🌹🍀🍀

  • @margheritadicrescienzo8306
    @margheritadicrescienzo8306 4 роки тому +15

    But a lonely prison wall,
    I heard a young girl calling
    Michael they have taken you away,
    For you stole trevelyn's corn
    So the young might see the morn,
    Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay
    Low lie, The Fields Of Athenry
    Where once we watched the small free birds fly
    Our love was on the wing
    We had dreams and songs to sing,
    Its so lonely round the Fields of Athenry
    By a lonely prison wall
    I heard a young man calling
    'Nothing matters Mary, when you're free'
    Against the famine and the crown,
    I rebelled, they brought me down
    Now its lonely round the Fields of Athenry
    By a lonely harbour wall
    She watched the last star falling
    As the prison ship sailed out against the sky
    Sure she'll live in hope and pray
    For her love in Botney Bay
    Its so lonely round the Fields Of Athenry

  • @billyhawkins29
    @billyhawkins29 Рік тому +12

    As a Belfast loyalist....I have always liked this song, especially this version with the young lad singing it...

  • @walton1875
    @walton1875 10 років тому +26

    Very emotional part of the movie when this song was played! :'-(

  • @shux422
    @shux422 8 років тому +14

    Only just watched veronica geurien and wow I just had to come to UA-cam to find comments on this song. Amazing. So memorable - you just need to know more about this song once you've heard it. Brian wherever you are, that's kudos to you young man.

  • @nataliewood673
    @nataliewood673 11 років тому +12

    I'm a Brit I'm ashamed today at the moment , it the song and story is brilliant, veronica guerin, u are an inspiration to all, god keep u safe, ,,,drugs kill and anyone who deals in them should get life without parole , were to fucking soft on the monsters , pardon my french xxxx

    • @gangsterno1181
      @gangsterno1181 8 років тому +1

      Natalie Wood if I was you I would stick to English films ye Irish gangsters would devour english gangsters in a second

    • @christianmacinnes6310
      @christianmacinnes6310 3 роки тому

      @@gangsterno1181 Tá tú chomh bog le asal do leanaí..

  • @lindapaul262
    @lindapaul262 9 років тому +8

    Very emptional, this young lad has an amazing heart, just wonderful.

  • @billelliott2049
    @billelliott2049 11 років тому +9

    Haunting and chillingly beautiful. Continues to move me every time I hear it.

  • @djbukkit
    @djbukkit 9 місяців тому

    Veronica Guerin. This song made me cry!! Beautiful ❤

  • @shannondaly6553
    @shannondaly6553 6 років тому +7

    So proud to be Irish I adore Irish music so much

  • @ryanmcdonnell3878
    @ryanmcdonnell3878 12 років тому +10

    that song will never die

  • @leemitchellmusic
    @leemitchellmusic 3 роки тому +2

    Incredibly moving xxxx

  • @catoblackwood6382
    @catoblackwood6382 12 років тому +18

    Actually, she was trying to prevent drug distribution in Dublin, which was in contact with children as young as 12. Don't think someone with no soul would bother to risk her life to do that. What Veronica did was inspirational, it was so unfortunate that she had to pay the ultimate price. And because of her, the Criminal Assets Bureau was established in her honour which is used to recover the proceeds of organised crime. She wasn't just a journalist. Rant over. RIP Veronica Guerin!

    • @jimmyberry6289
      @jimmyberry6289 6 років тому

      Cato Blackwood if she had of mind her own business this country wouldn't be f*cked up like it is today (organized crime) my ass

    • @leemitchellmusic
      @leemitchellmusic 3 роки тому

      One brave lady. :-)

  • @jackd4227
    @jackd4227 2 роки тому +3

    By a lonely prison wall
    I heard a young man calling
    "Nothing matters Mary when your free"
    Against the famine and the crown
    I rebelled, they brought me down
    Now you must raise our child with dignity
    Low, lie the Fields of Athenry
    Where once we watched the small free bird fly
    Our love was on the wing
    We had dreams and songs to sing
    It's so lonely, round the Fields Of Athenry
    Such a sad meaning behind this song 🇮🇪

  • @HarryVsingersongwriter
    @HarryVsingersongwriter 13 років тому +1

    That's what love feels like! Takes a child to do this, GREAT SINGING! and a beautiful arrangement that really lifts the song up, ♡♡♡

  • @toptracks3857
    @toptracks3857 7 років тому +6

    good man Brian,o donnell best singer yet

  • @alexandergrixti2651
    @alexandergrixti2651 5 років тому +1

    I am never tired of listening to this song. It's simply beautiful.

  • @gabriellemonaghan8108
    @gabriellemonaghan8108 12 років тому +5

    amazing makes me cry every time!!!

  • @nataliewood673
    @nataliewood673 11 років тому +6

    I love this version of this song xxxx

  • @jt465465758
    @jt465465758 13 років тому +2

    Gregson-Williams heard young O'Donnell singing for money on the streets of Dublin and subsequently sent a friend of his brother Rupert's to go back to Dublin and record this lad's unnatural talent. Gregson-Williams's music surrounds and envelops O'Donnell's lisping voice, giving it depth and strength, and the inclusion of a choir gives it a moving, almost epic feel.

  • @DaringDoWho
    @DaringDoWho 11 років тому +7

    I love this song.

  • @jackstockwell981
    @jackstockwell981 11 років тому +5

    i LOVE this at the end of Veronic Guerin

  • @iaintheking
    @iaintheking 12 років тому +1

    i cant even put into words the way brian makes me feel with this.... its hard to listen to and not get emotional

  • @Anonymous-Joker74
    @Anonymous-Joker74 10 років тому +60

    So emotive in the movie this moves me to tears when watching.What a waste of a great journalist and campaigner against scumbag John Gilligan and his cohorts.Rest in Peace Veronica 🙏

    • @matthewmorrissey409
      @matthewmorrissey409 9 років тому

      Veronica deserved what she got she shouldent of being following him an making a mug out of his if I was him I would do the same thing

    • @liamkeyes2260
      @liamkeyes2260 9 років тому +2

      +Matthew Morrissey What the fuck is wrong with you? You must have shit for brains. I Would advise you to keep those sick opinions to yourself. IF you said something like that in decent company, you'll et your head handed to you.

    • @WHY_ARE_U_MAD_YT
      @WHY_ARE_U_MAD_YT 9 років тому +1

      +Allan Beaton totally agree

    • @Anonymous-Joker74
      @Anonymous-Joker74 9 років тому

      +YOUGOTWRECKED _ 😄👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @carlosflynn141
      @carlosflynn141 9 років тому

      +Allan Beaton you do realise liam keyes was on your side?

  • @terryandrews7271
    @terryandrews7271 4 місяці тому

    What a song What A What A voice, Lots of tears.
    God bless the Irish💚💚💚 5:07

  • @spencerdumas1814
    @spencerdumas1814 12 років тому +4

    Absolutely taken by this song - and in particular this version. Sickening to think how us English treated the Irish - amongst others. Brian's haunting vocal compliments Pete St. John's moving lyrics.

  • @ske1ly46
    @ske1ly46 12 років тому +4

    Gives me the chills, this is amazing for a kid!!

  • @trinsmom817
    @trinsmom817 13 років тому +1

    I just can't get enough of this version!

  • @vitoriaalves0007
    @vitoriaalves0007 3 роки тому +4

    By a lonely prison wall
    I heard a young girl calling
    Michael they have taken you away
    For you stole Trevelyn’s corn
    So the young might see the morn
    Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay
    (chorus)
    Low lie the Fields of Athenry
    Where once we watched the small free birds fly
    Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing
    It’s so lonely ’round the Fields of Athenry
    By a lonely prison wall
    I heard a young man calling
    Nothing matters, Mary when you’re free
    Against the famine and the Crown
    I rebelled they ran me down
    Now you must raise our child with dignity
    By a lonely harbor wall
    She watched the last star falling
    As that prison ship sailed out against the sky
    Sure she’ll wait and hope and pray
    For her love in Botany Bay
    It’s so lonely ’round the Fields of Athenry.

    • @anthonyfitzgerald8201
      @anthonyfitzgerald8201 Рік тому

      Where once we watched the free birds fly (hay baby let the free birds fly)
      Our love was on the wing (sinn fein)
      We had dreams and song to sing (IRA)
      Few details missing

  • @christianmacinnes6310
    @christianmacinnes6310 3 роки тому +1

    To Sean, you are never forgotten. RIP

  • @Lindrunky
    @Lindrunky 14 років тому +1

    Beautiful, emotional, and inspiring. I had heard that Brian O'Donnell was a boy singing for coin on the streets of Ireland as the crew was filming and Harry Gregson-Williams recorded him in a back alley without any background music. The boy did an amazing job. Ten thumbs up!

  • @patrickmcdonagh2731
    @patrickmcdonagh2731 6 років тому +2

    best voice I've ever heard this song means a lot to my family live a traveller die a traveller fair play Brian some voice x

  • @colinmcdermott4246
    @colinmcdermott4246 4 роки тому +2

    Song gives me some serious goosebumps

  • @jimmurphy6822
    @jimmurphy6822 8 років тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful-goosebumps material!..

  • @attilalazok3560
    @attilalazok3560 2 роки тому +1

    Stunning!
    Very nice!
    Wonderful and sad!🌹♥

  • @giovannatassi
    @giovannatassi 9 років тому +8

    wonderful!

  • @lindawallace3889
    @lindawallace3889 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @housewife941
    @housewife941 6 років тому +2

    Now that's some voice.....very good

  • @danielhagos6944
    @danielhagos6944 3 роки тому +1

    Here after i've watched "Veronica Guerin", top movie and song

  • @jasonward4416
    @jasonward4416 8 років тому +59

    the young boy was Brian Odonnell he is now 26 i think he's married and has 5 kids he lives in blanchardstown Dublin and yes he is a member of the traveller community

    • @DecodingDoom
      @DecodingDoom 8 років тому +3

      Did he ever go anywhere with that amazing voice? Very curious what other songs he sang.

    • @lorettamcdonagh1289
      @lorettamcdonagh1289 8 років тому +5

      Jason Ward it's my uncle

    • @toptracks3857
      @toptracks3857 7 років тому +4

      Jason Ward. I'm one me self

    • @brianodonnell2140
      @brianodonnell2140 6 років тому +4

      Jison ward u must no me well ha Brian o d

    • @housewife941
      @housewife941 6 років тому +5

      Brian lovely singing ..lovely voice ...love to hear more ... These odonnells has the voice for singing.❤

  • @galtyboi
    @galtyboi 13 років тому +1

    Congratulations to Brian ,lovely song and well sung,well done Brian.

  • @Ravenpixie84
    @Ravenpixie84 12 років тому +1

    To simply put it AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
    Veronica Gurein my you rest easy and fly high angel!!!

  • @bonsamaritain
    @bonsamaritain 2 роки тому +1

    Mrs Veronica Guérin stay strong 💪 women for ever ❤️ RIP 💞

  • @masonman1
    @masonman1 9 місяців тому

    This song speaks to the irish purity and soul! Song with grace and heart

  • @Mozain43
    @Mozain43 10 років тому +5

    Harry Gregson-Williams, you're a legend!

  • @m2439
    @m2439 13 років тому +2

    love this song

  • @ciansr
    @ciansr 14 років тому +1

    Love this song...fair play...great singer!!

  • @ShannonONeill96
    @ShannonONeill96 13 років тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful song!

  • @louiselouisahiggins9635
    @louiselouisahiggins9635 5 років тому +1

    Beautifully sung

  • @luisgarcia7
    @luisgarcia7 14 років тому +1

    Such a great song

  • @bristoled93
    @bristoled93 2 роки тому +5

    That is a beautiful accent and song.

  • @mickoneill90
    @mickoneill90 13 років тому +1

    THIS SONG IS THE BEST VERSION I HAVE HEARD BEAUTIFULL

  • @anaellatricolosshairloss6358
    @anaellatricolosshairloss6358 6 років тому +1

    יפה מדהים איזה שיר מדהים איזה כל מעולה .

  • @xSarahK
    @xSarahK 11 років тому +2

    Simply amazing . So much soul & depth i love it & defiantly think this is the best version :)

  • @tazflano
    @tazflano 14 років тому +3

    a brillant song

  • @galwaygirl1984
    @galwaygirl1984 13 років тому +2

    beautiful. devastating.

  • @PANDAS4231
    @PANDAS4231 11 років тому +7

    2:30 is such a beautiful moment

  • @brianliddy5711
    @brianliddy5711 11 років тому +3

    i agree in spirit, i really do...but its a lot easier for a brit to say than for an irishman...there just is history, man.

  • @popeye8813
    @popeye8813 5 років тому +1

    What a song

  • @wszystkiednitygodnia438
    @wszystkiednitygodnia438 4 роки тому +1

    Its phenomenal, i would like to hear "were walking in the air" with this boy voice. :(

  • @haroldramirez5353
    @haroldramirez5353 7 місяців тому

    i was 15 years old living in the DR when this beautiful song came out from the ending of the movie it took me years and years to finally find it i didnt know the mame of the movie or the song

  • @Calliuz
    @Calliuz 13 років тому +1

    Brian takes singing to a whole other level!! I just listened to Sinatra and he was a class of his own - but Brian my boy, this is of Jungian character...

  • @michelleolakanye5695
    @michelleolakanye5695 9 років тому +4

    i love it

  • @michaelsheahan2157
    @michaelsheahan2157 3 роки тому +2

    A beautiful song , I would love to hear his full version as the first verse is missing altogether.

  • @patricklangsch2021
    @patricklangsch2021 11 років тому +4

    brings me to tears. I'm proud to be Irish.

  • @Lassie22467
    @Lassie22467 11 років тому +2

    Enjoy it very much, he sounds like a little Irish Angel

  • @veronicaftiernan5956
    @veronicaftiernan5956 11 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Hondadctrider
    @Hondadctrider 6 років тому +2

    LOVE IT

  • @3bridgesboxingclub
    @3bridgesboxingclub 10 років тому +4

    Yay Brian go on ya mad ting #oconnellstodonnell

  • @louisemccafferty9215
    @louisemccafferty9215 6 років тому +1

    Amazing 😘😘

  • @johnward5147
    @johnward5147 6 років тому +1

    Very good

  • @xScorcherx
    @xScorcherx 14 років тому +1

    I love this version, the kids a fair singer! I think it's him I remember singing in town.
    He must be in his 20's by now, wonder where he is/what he's doing

  • @ernestocamarasa4786
    @ernestocamarasa4786 9 років тому +2

    Muy emocionante, como la película

  • @keithdoyle2712
    @keithdoyle2712 3 роки тому +1

    Love this version of the song he's some chap

  • @dilerizace
    @dilerizace 13 років тому

    beautyful...

  • @BILLAKTNG
    @BILLAKTNG 14 років тому

    he used to sing in town at aarnots a few years ago hes only young , havent seen him in a wile

  • @55maxie
    @55maxie 13 років тому +1

    this is the best version out

  • @dilerizace
    @dilerizace 13 років тому

    Beautyful.......

  • @PADDY1994ANDERSON
    @PADDY1994ANDERSON 13 років тому +17

    i actually no the boy who sang this song but hes no longer a boy :) WELL DONE BRAIN O'DONNEL :D amazing voice buddy and F**K anyone who tries putting you down !! this is proper music from the heart of ireland and shes the qualitys are country has !!
    TIOCFAIGH AR LA !!!!

    • @TheJuanherr
      @TheJuanherr 3 роки тому

      Well done Brian m8, amazing performance

  • @theninetieskidforever
    @theninetieskidforever Рік тому +3

    Why is the soundtrack not available on Apple Music or Itunes?

  • @lunamartinez1742
    @lunamartinez1742 11 років тому +1

    love music
    =)

  • @morrisonjames8941
    @morrisonjames8941 3 роки тому +2

    Stand up ..Irish..the best version..Ourselves alone

  • @JeanWattelet
    @JeanWattelet Рік тому +1

    Compation q uelle malheur respect

  • @che8321
    @che8321 4 місяці тому

    Best version in history bar none 🇮🇪

  • @garybell837
    @garybell837 5 років тому +1

    Haunting and how well it was used in veronica guerin. Even Cate Blanchett knew that song perfected the scene. Veronica probably had her own fair well song. But I think this version of a fantastic tune would have been very fitting. I hope I dont do her family a disjustice by saying this

  • @johnnybowe
    @johnnybowe 7 місяців тому +1

    I remember the day Veronica was murdered. Ireland is a great country. Veronica was dealing with criminals and unfortunately it had a sad end.

  • @brianodonnell2140
    @brianodonnell2140 6 років тому +1

    Thanks

    • @jw-ze3bw
      @jw-ze3bw 6 років тому

      Brian o Donnell what a voice great song real lrishness to it

  • @WHM_Engineering
    @WHM_Engineering 15 років тому +1

    @JKProOnPlayStation : i havent seen him in a good while, but in the early 2000's he was around dublin town every weekend, before he performed the song for the film i used to stand and listen for a while, he looks as he sounds lol, small poor rough looking kid, trying to make a few bob. wonder what hes doing

  • @thegodfatherfriendofrocky9804
    @thegodfatherfriendofrocky9804 6 років тому +9

    Sin Fienn Erinn go Bragh
    Ourselves alone and Ireland forever

    • @swiftcee266
      @swiftcee266 6 років тому

      ✊👊🤜🤛

    • @babyyoda1613
      @babyyoda1613 5 років тому +1

      Sin Fienn are sell outs Up the Nationalists party And Justin Barret real Irish party