Christy Dignam - This Is - Nighthawks - December 21st 1988
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- December 21st 1988 - I spent the evening for the first time (but not the last) in the newly opened Nighthawks diner. Further down the bar, Shay Healy chatted with a young man with wild hair and a nervous, preoccupied air. Then he invited him to sing. The young man agreed and when he opened his mouth, I heard a sound like nothing I’d ever experienced before.
This Is Christy Dignam.
😢A sad day 13 June, 2023. Christys voice is magic. His heart and soul goes into every note. Thanks Christy for 40 years of wonderful music. God bless you Christy, rest in peace. You made this crazy world a better place. ❤😢
Easily my 50th time listening to this. Only regret is i can only give 1 like
Well said bro
RIP Christy. Ive played this version 100 times in the last few months and il play it 1000 more in my lifetime probably. Truly an icon
Absolutely unreal version of This Is. Possibly the best...
I aggre totally, 11 outa 10. Brek
Definitely the best without a shadow of doubt
My favourite version of this song. Incredible vocals. Sadly, Christy is coming to the end of his life. Hoping for a peaceful and stable time ahead for him. God bless ya Christy.
This should be released as a single. It could and should be no.1 in Ireland
@@dougsheridanmusic It's amazing. What a legend.
How’s that?
And today Christy finally lost his heroic battle against blood cancer and Ireland lost a true talent. God rest ye Christy prayers offered for his grieving family & friends
@@Dixiesgirl00well said. Why do I feel like I lost a member of my family 😢😢
Incredible. He looks so exposed, so vulnerable, but he absolutely crushes it.
Real !!
They could have been massive, as big as U2 but there is a beautiful irony in not making it hugely successful but still resonating with people
@@conorsmith8551 I think he sounded much better on his own
Aslan stayed true to themselves.they didn't let it go over their heads like other Irish bands.been listening to them over 35 years.they are a brilliant band .nothing will ever take that away from them .❤
What an excellent synopsis
Well done you
R.I.P Christy , Your Voice will live on Forever.
Anyone else wondering why Richard Madeley is behind Christy Dignam?!?
Not Richard madley
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He got thrown out of aslan then teamed with conor goff for his best album IMO
Poignantly beautiful lyrics and delivery.
Rest in Peace Christy ❤
Sad news about Christys health..His voice is faultless..incredible singer , The emotion and honesty in his voice is beautiful
Superb version.....and Richard Madeley at the Nighthawks bar behind Christy looks mesmerised by the performance too! 😉
Amazing version of a classic Irish song. So stripped back and exposed but Christy nails it. RIP Christy - true northside working class hero
National treasure. Just pure talent
He's like the Irish Freddie Mercury
i rather say he achieved what Freddie did, it just didn't have the same exposure.
This song used to upset me as a kid for some reason but this version is on a whole different level, completely stripped back and simple, god bless you christy, may you live a comfortable and peaceful life 🇮🇪
Ivory Coast flag mate
I'm 39 now I remember listening to this as a child it really touched me and didn't leave my guitar down until I could play a version of it
@@Drumm3rB0y fixed it for you 😂
@@liamfitzlive4679 I'm pretty sure it was playing on an episode of reeling in the years when I was a kid and it was showing footage of republican bombings so as a kid I sorta linked the song to that and it's probably the memory I still have of it hence when I get emotional listening to it
@@Drumm3rB0y Hahahahahahah
What an absolutely amazing voice. He sings a story ❤️
His voice is a gift from God. He sings with such passion and love. Christy I wish you peace and comfort in your health battle. Xxx
He had a fantastic voice and his name and music will live forever
There will never be another voice like Christy's. RIP thank you for leaving beautiful music for us 🙏🏻 💔
Without doubt..coupled with Sineads Nothing Compares...this is greatest Irish vocal ever...A man pouring his heart out before our eyes..
What a performance. What a legend, Christy Dignam.
Christy is a Legend.
This is one of the best songs ever composed
Rest in peace Christy. Amazing version 😢
Cannot, for the life of me, stop listening to this version. Unbelievable rendition!
Don't fight it
@@KPKK37 Yeah, 100% Take pride in our national musicians
June 13th 2023...this amazing voice was put to rest
..but will never be forgotten....it will echo through many Irish households for years to come... Unique....passionate...from the heart...will never be forgotten.. X
Wonderful footage, thank you, thank you, thank you! (oh, and if any chance of uploading the interview at some stage too if would be amazing)
So sad this night cause Christy has passed into the great beyond. 😢After 10 years of a fight with Cancer. What a legend we will never forget, he touched our souls.
My god I’m getting goose bumps reminiscing 😢 I’d die to go back to the 80s 90s
OUR BRIGHT shining Star 🌟🌟⭐ OUR EMERALD LEGEND 🇮🇪💚🍀🙏 THANKS CHRISTY for your music ❤️🎵🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️ may the angels surround Christy Dignam ✝️🕯️🕯️✝️🙏🙏🥰❤️✨✨✨🤗🤗👏👏👏👏👍👍👍💚💚💚💚🍀🍀😍😍🌞💜💕🤲🤲GOD Bless, A GREAT GUY. Love 💕 Prayers 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Superb. What a song and what a singer. So unique.
Stumbled upon this man singing green fields of France yesterday.ashamed to say never heard of him until then brilliant 😁
This is so beautiful. An amazing voice and an amazing song. ❤️
Amazing performance, always loved Christys expression when he sang. You could sense his amazing soul. RIP Christy, you will be missed!
Absolutely beautiful voice 💜🥀
I cant believe he has just passed RIP Christie Dignam 🕊️
Simply the best. There are no words to describe Christy, except one word ...LEGEND. A unique, legendary human being. Love you Christy
Came to watch this as soon as I heard of his passing today. Very sad for a fantastic talent and person 😢
Love this version ❤🔥 Works so well with piano, nicely played, Denis!
RIP Christy, you were an amazing talent.
Outstanding vocals. R.I.P. Christy 💔
How good was he, national treasure let's celebrate the hardship he went through to give us this wonderful music
As a young Aslan fan watching this is amazing… Christy an absolute legend and a gent💯🇮🇪 such an unreal voice !
Love to Christy Dignam, a voice as pure as a summer breeze and a lasting inspiration to the heart of this world xx
RIP Christy - should have been a world wide sensation with Aslan but definitely made it big in Ireland where we have good taste and history with good music.
this is such a good performance! unbelievable singing
AMAZING ! Christy Dignam - Legend ❤
Beautiful version Irish legend. God bless you Christie duignam🇮🇪
Wow super find.
Do you have the full interview also ?
Good man Christy, your singing and telling aul yearns in heaven with Phillo , Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly and Brendan bhean and possibly James Joyce. Thanks for the memories Christy.
Raw and Rare a beautiful talent in Mr. Christy Dignam. Blessed to have played support for him once or twice. Thank God ...!!!
Brilliant performance, few singers in the world could match that
Never got thr credit he fully deserved,R.I.P. Christy ❤❤❤❤❤
Ireland loved him, that's enough credit.
RIP Christy, just heard. Want to cry, a talented and so caring man.
I remember watching this on TV but it doesn't seem like it's over 34 years ago. Shay is no longer with us and Christy is very ill and receiving palliative care at the moment. He has a beautiful voice it's a shame that we are going to lose him very soon but he will have left us with some amazing memories thank you Christy
working the nightshift...its a cry into the night...
One of my absolute favourite songs , that was just beautiful ....
Ray just mentioned this clip on his show , Amazing, YNWA Christy
Thanks for letting me know.
I dont think the people in the room were expecting that emotion from him or themselves
What a great performance, i cant stop watching it, its just so good, love christy and love aslan, then and now,, brek
My favorite from Aslan. Crazy world coming in second. Top vocals there.
Same as that. Pure soul. 🇮🇪 ☘️❤️
Holy shit...........LONG LIVE CHRISTY
Christy is the greatest man alive hope hes ok best singer that should have made millions my young wife loved him before she died at 37 years old christy your a legend and always will be ❤❤❤❤
Rip christy unbelievable vocalist and a very gentle wonderful soul
♥️ Fantastic performance
In the 80s every singer had a distinctive voice that you could identifi as that singer. Christy also has a distinct voice.
Not like now where everyone is singing like they are contapated!!!!
What a genius. Rest in peace Christy. God love you
Did anyone else see Dignam and Goff play twice the same night ? They had a gig in Nancy Spains in Cork and they got a spot on the Late Late the same night. They didn't want to let anybody down so Gaybo put them on at the start of the show, then they legged it to Dublin airport and caught a plane to Cork. It was after 1am by the time they got to Barrack Street and the audience were tired and emotional ( i certainly was anyway) but a great night was had by all
One of Dublin's finest son's up there with Phil lynott and Luke Kelly in my opinion,
RIP christy
Christy, you never cease to amaze me. Pure raw talent here ❤️
Christy , our heart is with you man.
The beauty of this is that this is probably the only raw performance on video of Christie …If it was today there would loads of theses types of videos of him …. Saw aslan in about 95’ at the turnstile… not a patch on this though 💚💚
Amazing, with genuine emotion.
Magic😢
This man puts to shame the so called pop stars today total genuis by himself and along with aslan he's got passion and it shines through in his songs and he was a troubled soul and I hope he's keeping everyone upstairs entertained with his music rest easy you irish legend all the best from scotland
Great words and I’m sure anyone that’s blessed enough to know who this man was or ever heard his voice will never forget ❤
Rip I’ll know his voice for the rest of my life! And could only dream of leaving a legacy or memory of this man 💜
I had tickets to see him in the concert hall in limerick this year which was eventually cancelled.. Ive never been more excited for a gig. I was going to take my mother to share it with her.. The last gig I had been to there was Finbar Furey in 2019 with my mam and dad. My dad passed away suddenly in 2020. So it would have been a significant and special moment for us.. Im not even an emotional guy but his death broke my heart. He meant every word he sang and he spoke sincerely from the heart. God bless you Christy
Sitting in a water park in Lanzarote listening to this epic song. Love having all my Aslan stuff on my phone,. Rest easy boys. Hope you're comfortable Christy. 🌈
What a voice What a man !!! R.I.P. Fella !!
Love this voice, RIP, love and prayers to his family, espically hus siblings, ❤
Christy has a perfect voice and he will be missed alot by aslan ,family and the public RIP 🙏Christy
Pure magic, rest easy Christy ❤️
Christy had the voice of an angel, at his best here, 😢R.I.P
R.I.P Christy, a legend who found a place in a lot of our hearts ❤
Lyrics ~~~~~
These are the hands of a tired man
This is the old man's shroud
These are the eyes of the blood crazed tiger
Staring at the maddening crowd
This is the face of a teenage mother
This is the child she bears
This is the soul of her broken lover
Searching for the smiles they shared
These are the feet of the punished pilgrim
And in his book of punished love
You see his eyes, you see no surprise
Waiting for a lie that's true
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
(Wasting your life away)
These are the dreams of a sleeping father
And in his long lost days
He sees a child
He sees his eyes
Waiting for the price he's paid
These are the tears of a fallen idol
And in his smile of shattered love
You see his eyes
You see no surprise
You just see lights then realise
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
(Wasting your life away)
Oh here with you
There's no one here like you
And no one moves like you
Nobody touches like you
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
Everybody hits you
And everybody knocks you down
You stop you look you're searching, you stop you look you're searching
Everybody hits you
And everybody knocks you down
Everybody hits you
And everybody knocks you down
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Di Fosco Ervin / James B Willingham
This Is lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc
Amazing lyrics!
Unreal vocal
Is that Richard Madely to Christy's left ?
Hope the angles fly you peacefully to haven in their arms in the end , thanks 4 your life , love 2 your family, peace 😢❤😢
These are the hands of a tired man
This is the old man's shroud
These are the eyes of the blood crazed tiger
Staring at the maddening crowd
This is the face of a teenage mother
This is the child she bears
This is the soul of her broken lover
Searching for the smiles they shared
These are the feet of the punished pilgrim
And in his book of punished love
You see his eyes, you see no surprise
Waiting for a lie that's true
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
(Wasting your life away)
These are the dreams of a sleeping father
And in his long lost days
He sees a child
He sees his eyes
Waiting for the price he's paid
These are the tears of a fallen idol
And in his smile of shattered love
You see his eyes
You see no surprise
You just see lights then realise
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
(Wasting your life away)
Oh here with you
There's no one here like you
And no one moves like you
Nobody touches like you
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
Everybody hits you with this feeling
Nobody seems to understand
Yeah you stop, you look
You're searching for the meaning
Everybody hits you
And everybody knocks you down
You stop you look you're searching, you stop you look you're searching
Everybody hits you
And everybody knocks you down
Everybody hits you
And everybody knocks you down
Don't worry Christy you weren't alone without Aslan i sany every bit of that with you. Godbless wish you the best ❤
Rest in peace Christy ❤xx
Rip christy an incredible performer.
This is for you Deano baby bro,you loved Christy,miss you so much Tx Christy ❤
Love to Christy and circle 🌎 ❤️
You got a great send off today Christy...Finglas did you proud...Thanks for the Music and the Memories....Enjoy your Journey RIP
The greatest ..:: what a talent , the greatest Irish front man of all time
Bless you Christy 💗💗 you made Dublin 11 🤍🤍🤍
Absolute gem, majic singer and a great human being, rip christy.
Christy singing his heart out, natural setting, cans on the table. #Irelandisfull
All the best pal iam ken the man from ballymun we had a smoke together your's ago I will pay for you pal love ken
Only just recently found Christie/ Aslan... absolutely amazing.
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This was the year Aslan came into our lives, and what a legend Christie was and he will be sadly missed but his life continues in his music rest in paradise 🙏🇮🇪💚☘🙏