Hi Carlos - sorry for the delay in replying and thanks for writing to me all the way from Uruguay - what a treat to be listened so far away. Many thanks for the kind comments and I hope you continue to enjoy the music. Love, luck and light from Belfast. Anthony
I've listened to this song 100 times. Heard it first on Gerry Anderson. It encapsulates an era. Whatever inspired Anthony I don’t know but he got it and delivers it powerfully
I've loved this song for a long time.. Play it at work and love to watch the diners faces when the lyrics register with them. If I was a song writer this is the sort of lyrics I'd be proud of"Elaines mother thinks I'm some kinda crook - she meets me at the door with a dirty look......." Love it!
Catchy tune with brilliant lyrics that sum up some of the angst and reality for an upper teen lad growing up in and around the docks of what remains of Sailortown. Has to be one of your best songs and also one of the most poignant Belfast songs ever. Well done! Excellent!
I've been to a good few of Anthony's gigs and said hello.a very nice unassuming man.A really talented songwriter and a very tasty guitarist.I hope he continues to salve our muddied minds with his beautiful songs for a long time.Check out "well well well"
The loss of the community from that part of the city is an emotional scar that can probably never be healed. But... some lovely things are happening in Sailortown again, thanks to the renovation of St. Joseph's Church on Princes Dock Street, and the success of the American Bar. The green shoots are starting to come up through the concrete again.
New Andrew Street, New Dock Street, Marine Street and Ship Street. Alice Grogan, Gerard Grogan, Brian O Neil.#, James McCafferty, Thomas Stewart, Jim Breen, Carol Breen, Peter Ward, Pat O Dwyer and so many more. The Fire station. Great times, great community and a better place to live.
Was out for a wee dander with my dog yesterday and walked around Sailortown , past the Rotterdam and remembered this lovely wee song ( and the Energy Orchard tune ) , loved it when Gerry Anderson played it regularly . It’s a shame about the decaying Rotterdam , wish someone would Urban Renew it ( but not too much ) it was a crackin wee spot years ago along with Pats
Hey Tim - it's hard to know what to do next about a place like the Rotterdam... it's hard to know whether it's too late. It was such an iconic place, just full of memories. But many good things are happening in Sailortown, thanks to the Regeneration Trust and the renovation of St. Josephs, the ongoing success of the American Bar, etc.
Hi Anthony, heard this for the first time last night. My friend is a session drummer and he introduced me to this. I think its the best I've heard in a long time. Good luck on a very successful career. Anne.
Just heard this song on Sean Coyle's show on Friday and loved it.. Anthony has a great voice. Must get the album. It was one of Jerry's favorite songs.
just heard this song on u 105 this morning love love love it such a change to hear a nice song that talks about belfast in such a nice positive way good on ya man
brill show in the burnavon tonight . keyboard player john and bass guitarist clive were great , hope i get to see you boys again soon . maybe not a big crowd but what was there all seemed to enjoy your music and banter .once again thank you boys for a great night good luck in the future . doug ross
Thanks Mark - I've been out of touch for a while, so forgive the long delay in replying. I really appreciate your comments. I used to do the American accent thing, but it made me sound like too many other people. It took a while to get used to, though... It seems like second nature now.
Hi! I´m Alex from Montevideo, Uruguay. I come here following the link gived for Fred from North Ireland, he likes your music and from now me too. My family were from Scotland and I like the folk style maybe it is in my genes. Best regards, good luck. Alex
Hey there - thanks for the brilliant comment! That was one of the first times I ever had the guts to sing in my own voice. I figured - how could you NOT sing in your own accent when the song's about Belfast?? Anyway, welcome to the journey - and you can find out more about live dates, albums etc at the website. All the best, Anthony
Tony - apologies for the long-delayed reply. I owe an enormous amount to Gerry, for the support he showed me with this song and a few others. He was a major figure in promoting and supporting musicians from Northern Ireland, and he is hugely missed.
Man great video, seen ya at Harvest revisited 2nite,really impressed with your performance!! great voice great guitarwork well done =) it was a really enjoyable nite, not so sure bout the cover done by the other couple of old man, they work well together but sum songs shud never be rearranged /crucified imho!!!! il be headin to one of ur nxt shows for sure mate
Hey, good show at Groomsport last night Anthony. ( I was the idiot called out for Marion). Why they let covers bands headline over new and original talent beats me, but that didn't stop me or my son's enjoyment. And as RM said when I was chatting to him, one day soon...
will do man, just outa chance...do u be around enniskillen regularly? a person i was with lastnite thinks he's seen you workin in enkln?lol ne chance you played at a funeral in enkln recently?random i knw!keep up the great playin n besta luck wit everythin =)
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Hi Carlos - sorry for the delay in replying and thanks for writing to me all the way from Uruguay - what a treat to be listened so far away. Many thanks for the kind comments and I hope you continue to enjoy the music. Love, luck and light from Belfast. Anthony
I've listened to this song 100 times. Heard it first on Gerry Anderson. It encapsulates an era. Whatever inspired Anthony I don’t know but he got it and delivers it powerfully
Gerry's show was fantastic.
love it- especially as my grandfather was the owner of the Rotterdam and my mother worked there.
Wow! What a family history you have Ann! I have youtube videoed outside there.
My grandfather was born and raised in sailortown....I love this song
This song makes me proud to be born bred and live in belfast. beautiful song anthony thank you.
This is my favourite tune ever,what a man 😍😍😍😍
I've loved this song for a long time.. Play it at work and love to watch the diners faces when the lyrics register with them. If I was a song writer this is the sort of lyrics I'd be proud of"Elaines mother thinks I'm some kinda crook - she meets me at the door with a dirty look......." Love it!
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, great to see our own artists creating some fantastic contemporary music!!!!!!!
Wow, this is beautiful. Heard it on the radio yesterday and could have sworn it was a young John Prine!!
Catchy tune with brilliant lyrics that sum up some of the angst and reality for an upper teen lad growing up in and around the docks of what remains of Sailortown. Has to be one of your best songs and also one of the most poignant Belfast songs ever. Well done! Excellent!
I've been to a good few of Anthony's gigs and said hello.a very nice unassuming man.A really talented songwriter and a very tasty guitarist.I hope he continues to salve our muddied minds with his beautiful songs for a long time.Check out "well well well"
i've been to see him in ards and he was brilliant
Love this song - I've heard it several times on Radio Ulster - My grandparents were from Sailorstown
heard this on the radio earlier and fell in love with it. quality lyrics m8
Very nice Anthony, a massive favourite of the late Gerry Anderson.🌍
Yes Gerry loved this hes missed greatly no other radio presenter like him so many laughs listening to him and sean coyle and Geordie
This is so beautiful. My father was from sailortown. Sad what happened to sailortown.
The loss of the community from that part of the city is an emotional scar that can probably never be healed. But... some lovely things are happening in Sailortown again, thanks to the renovation of St. Joseph's Church on Princes Dock Street, and the success of the American Bar. The green shoots are starting to come up through the concrete again.
New Andrew Street, New Dock Street, Marine Street and Ship Street. Alice Grogan, Gerard Grogan, Brian O Neil.#, James McCafferty, Thomas Stewart, Jim Breen, Carol Breen, Peter Ward, Pat O Dwyer and so many more. The Fire station. Great times, great community and a better place to live.
My fav song of 2016! Takes us old exiles back Thanks
Was out for a wee dander with my dog yesterday and walked around Sailortown , past the Rotterdam and remembered this lovely wee song ( and the Energy Orchard tune ) , loved it when Gerry Anderson played it regularly . It’s a shame about the decaying Rotterdam , wish someone would Urban Renew it ( but not too much ) it was a crackin wee spot years ago along with Pats
Hey Tim - it's hard to know what to do next about a place like the Rotterdam... it's hard to know whether it's too late. It was such an iconic place, just full of memories. But many good things are happening in Sailortown, thanks to the Regeneration Trust and the renovation of St. Josephs, the ongoing success of the American Bar, etc.
Hi Anthony, heard this for the first time last night. My friend is a session drummer and he introduced me to this.
I think its the best I've heard in a long time.
Good luck on a very successful career.
Anne.
just heard it for the first time on Sunday 28th February on u105 excellent.My type of song played there as a kid in the 50's.
Just heard this song on Sean Coyle's show on Friday and loved it.. Anthony has a great voice. Must get the album. It was one of Jerry's favorite songs.
Saw @anthonyTonerMusic play this on Saturday in Cushendun, absolutely fantastic ❤💯🙏👍
That just beautiful. Simple x.
This is a great tune.
Hi Anthony
Loved listening to you sing, your a man of many talents.
Kind regards
Joanne
Fantastic love it Mr Toner ❤
Another great song.
just heard this song on u 105 this morning love love love it such a change to hear a nice song that talks about belfast in such a nice positive way good on ya man
I used to work in that area loved it and the people brilliant song
Thanks Albert - great part of the city.
Beautiful song❤
brill show in the burnavon tonight . keyboard player john and bass guitarist clive were great , hope i get to see you boys again soon . maybe not a big crowd but what was there all seemed to enjoy your music and banter .once again thank you boys for a great night good luck in the future . doug ross
Absolutely brillant! Greetings from Italy
Great song - and the video works perfectly with it.
Thanks Mark - I've been out of touch for a while, so forgive the long delay in replying. I really appreciate your comments. I used to do the American accent thing, but it made me sound like too many other people. It took a while to get used to, though... It seems like second nature now.
Hi! I´m Alex from Montevideo, Uruguay. I come here following the link gived for Fred from North Ireland, he likes your music and from now me too. My family were from Scotland and I like the folk style maybe it is in my genes. Best regards, good luck. Alex
Hey there - thanks for the brilliant comment! That was one of the first times I ever had the guts to sing in my own voice. I figured - how could you NOT sing in your own accent when the song's about Belfast?? Anyway, welcome to the journey - and you can find out more about live dates, albums etc at the website. All the best, Anthony
Thanks
Thanks Joanne - sorry for the delay in replying. Lovely to hear from you. Anthony
class old song
Wonderful song - great lyrics and singing. Love the video too.Well done!
Mighty Job, Thanks Boss...
Great song good to see a good original writer
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fantastic...love this song!!! Great upload
Great song Anthony
Great,
Just brilliant!!
You are fabulous !!
brilliant
Great number, I think the late Gerry Anderson had a lot credit helping to make Anthony a star.🌏🌎
Tony - apologies for the long-delayed reply. I owe an enormous amount to Gerry, for the support he showed me with this song and a few others. He was a major figure in promoting and supporting musicians from Northern Ireland, and he is hugely missed.
Fabulous ❤
Lovely
fabulous video and song!
a great song ,but so much left unsaid
Too kind, Bill, too kind... But I appreciate you saying so. Anthony
Good stuff Anthony !
As a Lurgan man, when singing this song am I allowed to substitute "Buckfast Wine" for "cheap red wine"?
Man great video, seen ya at Harvest revisited 2nite,really impressed with your performance!! great voice great guitarwork well done =) it was a really enjoyable nite, not so sure bout the cover done by the other couple of old man, they work well together but sum songs shud never be rearranged /crucified imho!!!!
il be headin to one of ur nxt shows for sure mate
Sadly sailor Town is no more
Mighty! Get the Last go Round one up too please!
hi anthony when r u playing in belfast again i would love to see ur group live . i hear this on u105
Hey, good show at Groomsport last night Anthony.
( I was the idiot called out for Marion).
Why they let covers bands headline over new and original talent beats me, but that didn't stop me or my son's enjoyment. And as RM said when I was chatting to him, one day soon...
cracking song
class
Nice shot of the Rotterdam there. See you in Ballymoney.
oops wasn't old man it was heart of gold iv realised!lol!
Great performance in Omagh 12/12:14.
will do man, just outa chance...do u be around enniskillen regularly? a person i was with lastnite thinks he's seen you workin in enkln?lol ne chance you played at a funeral in enkln recently?random i knw!keep up the great playin n besta luck wit everythin =)
Do another Belfast oriented memoir/song and I bet it goes well.from East Belfast ex garage band lead guitarist who did the Sailortown thing
Brilliant ❤
Any advice on how to play this on guitar? Struggling.
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ggod job big man
When he starts a verse he plays a " D" chord and it should be a "G" chord.. he got that ALL wrong.
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