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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • Keith Hancocks Absent Friends Performed By The Fureys And Davey Arthur Live In Vicar Street

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  • @bj146651
    @bj146651 3 роки тому +14

    My father just died of pancreatic cancer. I’m absolutely devastated. We loved the times spent in Ireland at his house in Lismore. He never saw it again after he got sick. It’s doesn’t seem real but he loved this song. I listen to it a few days a week. I cry and smile at the same time.

  • @rogeranderson6980
    @rogeranderson6980 5 років тому +91

    I lost my wife 9 years ago. People keep trying to replace her. It seems like they never loved anyo be one. Can you replace the sun. Can you replace a dream. Our wife's do so much for us. Don't forget to thank yours every day and hug her every night. A empty bed is so cold. Thank you Phyllis you left me with a beautiful pot of golden memories.

  • @Itchicoo-Park
    @Itchicoo-Park 3 місяці тому +3

    I lost my dear mother in 1979 - please believe me, time doesn't heal pain.... Love you, mom. See you soon....

  • @paulgrant2179
    @paulgrant2179 5 років тому +34

    My friend sang this at my wifes wake in 2015 god i miss that beautiful woman this song always moves me

  • @annmarieheaphy3004
    @annmarieheaphy3004 2 роки тому +38

    Such a beautiful and meaningful song. May all our loved ones who passed on, rest in eternal peace. God only knows how many nights I've listened to this song and cried bitter tears for my parents ❤️

    • @simonecoria7627
      @simonecoria7627 Рік тому +5

      R.i.p.my darling carlos I will always love you deep in my heart our favourite song love you with all my heart for ever your beloved wife simone r.i.p. my darling love you Lways till we meet again simone chau mi amor...tu esposa simone xxxxxxx

    • @marieb2139
      @marieb2139 Рік тому +2

      God bless you 🙏

    • @Singanddanceman61
      @Singanddanceman61 Рік тому +1

      You will meet Carlos again, sure you do!

  • @williammccrory600
    @williammccrory600 6 років тому +40

    My wife died of cancer, now I have it this song is special to me great guys lot of respect from me xx

  • @Scott.RFC72
    @Scott.RFC72 27 днів тому +3

    To all the lost friends and family, let’s raise a glass to absent friends 💙💙

  • @ivorpritchard4438
    @ivorpritchard4438 7 місяців тому +9

    In 2008 I lost my beautiful daughter and 5 months later my beautiful wife I love them just as much today as I did when they were living they both were one of a kind

    • @janewagner1601
      @janewagner1601 7 місяців тому

      So sorry for your loss. It will get better. Its been 2 years since I lost my partner. I hope this helps

    • @InnocentAtom-ii8kq
      @InnocentAtom-ii8kq 4 місяці тому +1

      So sorry

  • @gayleallan27
    @gayleallan27 2 роки тому +13

    I heard this song 15 years ago in a Dublin pub, I cried as I listened to it. The words were how I felt about losing my grandfather. He was my best friend and always there for me, nearly 20 years later I still miss him every single day. Had forgotten the name of the song over the years but never the feeling it gave me. 2 years ago I messaged the bar I had been in and asked if they knew what the song could have been, and after a few messages they put me on to this! I had it back. Thank you Darkey Kelly's. Xx

  • @begvee
    @begvee 2 роки тому +17

    I’m not Irish but I love all these beautiful songs. My Son in law was born in Belfast and I love my 2 weeks in Ireland. Beautiful people ❤️❤️

  • @dawnfarrall9372
    @dawnfarrall9372 5 місяців тому +3

    My Dad passed away 26 years ago, he was my 🌎, a reue gentleman, and a wonderful loving kind man...I miss him just as much today, always will 😢😢

  • @jackiebarry6642
    @jackiebarry6642 3 роки тому +7

    My husband passed away 1year and 4 months ago this was his favourite song it has a lot of meaning for me now miss you so much 😢💔

  • @aldoa.a.a.6703
    @aldoa.a.a.6703 Рік тому +8

    Mum. Dad. Missing you everyday . When you left this world you both took a big part of me with you 😪

  • @katienewbery4592
    @katienewbery4592 3 роки тому +31

    Beautiful song! Reminds me of my lovely parents who were from Dublin, they’ve both sadly passed and we miss them every day. Hearing the Dublin accent makes my heart hurt with nostalgia - but it’s also so great to hear it.
    My mum and her sisters used to sing sweet 16. When my mum passed, my Dad would listen to Finbar and Imelda May singing it and also ‘I wish I had someone to love’ …. he missed my mum terribly, they got together at age 14 and 15 and used to go the dance halls back in Dublin. My mum was a great dancer and my Dad the biggest joker - wonderful people!
    Love the Furey’s - great story tellers! We’ll be seeing them in May next year in London.
    Very proud of my Irish ☘️ heritage ❤️

    • @ekaj1212
      @ekaj1212 2 роки тому +1

      Ya cant be the Dubs for their wit and one liners always sharp as a pencil. Plenty of Dublin accents on tiktok videos if ya want to hear real dubs talkin . Just sayin.

    • @keesdenouden1554
      @keesdenouden1554 9 місяців тому +2

    • @TonyMorris-vg4zn
      @TonyMorris-vg4zn 7 місяців тому +1

      Justbrill

    • @deankinsella8190
      @deankinsella8190 5 місяців тому +1

      💚☘️🇮🇪

  • @patriciathewisher2315
    @patriciathewisher2315 Рік тому +6

    My mum died ten years ago. The loss of her still breaks me. 💔💔💔💔💔

  • @GarryMcFadden
    @GarryMcFadden 5 років тому +11

    I lost my Husband who was a huge fan of the Fureys. I had never heard of you before but now you are my favorite. He passed so very quickly , within 18 hours hours. Now all I have is the music he showed me. He was one of the most wonderful men in this whole world and Absent Friends is the most one of the mysteries to me,

    • @jimduffy1967
      @jimduffy1967 2 роки тому +1

      Your lucky Garry your husband past on his love of the fureys.

  • @WolfCat68
    @WolfCat68 6 років тому +30

    Love this song, makes me think of my husband who passed away in 2009. I learned how to play it on guitar, but have never managed to get through the whole song without crying!!

    • @johnurquhart6392
      @johnurquhart6392 2 роки тому +1

      Me too .I've tried to get through this song on my banjo many times .never made it to the end

    • @jimduffy1967
      @jimduffy1967 2 роки тому +1

      Bless you lisa , keep on trying, you'll get there.

  • @user-xe6re8lu3e
    @user-xe6re8lu3e 4 місяці тому +3

    In memory of my beautiful wife and our twin sons missed so much ❤️

  • @davidgill2140
    @davidgill2140 8 років тому +16

    I never cryed for a year after my mum died.This song brings back memories.I then cry like a baby

  • @dicklindner3592
    @dicklindner3592 8 місяців тому +1

    Remembering our loved ones on this day at the backdoor of 2023...

  • @superviola12341
    @superviola12341 8 років тому +51

    It's a mystery to me that 10 people dislike this song. It's beautiful. People drop out of our lives for all sorts of reasons, this song expresses our feelings exactly.

  • @Ladyanglerpursuits
    @Ladyanglerpursuits 13 років тому +21

    This is one of the most beautiful songs I have EVER heard!!! Man ohhhhhhh man.........I have no words to express what this song brings to me when I listen!
    (speechless)

  • @IrishMama99
    @IrishMama99 Рік тому +4

    Love this song … it reminds me of my brother , Brian McMahon, died on the 7th of Aug ‘21 … miss him so much 😇☘️🩵

  • @darionmcgowan
    @darionmcgowan Рік тому +2

    My pop pop used to make me burnt CDs of Irish artists. He always said the Fureys were his favorite. Now he lives in these words, of this song when I sing.

  • @dily44
    @dily44 13 років тому +41

    Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,so love the people who treat you right,and forget the ones that dont,and believe that everything happens for a reason,if you get a chance take it,if it changes your life let it,nobody said it would be easy,they just promised it would be worth it...The one who holds your hand will never let go!

  • @maureenfield5249
    @maureenfield5249 6 років тому +23

    My lovely John Passed away suddenly 13th Jan 2018. I miss him so much, We went to see the Fureys whenever we could. This was special xx

  • @bobrichardson8783
    @bobrichardson8783 6 років тому +22

    Such a beautiful meaningful song.

  • @jimduffy1967
    @jimduffy1967 2 роки тому +10

    Just a fantastic song ,sung by a wonderful musical band of musicians,hail hail my friends.

  • @sandrascoles2867
    @sandrascoles2867 7 років тому +11

    When I first heard this song I cried . So very true. My husband's friend found this song in memory of him. Just love it.

  • @user-ee7vr9nn8f
    @user-ee7vr9nn8f 6 місяців тому +1

    On Women's Day: My Mam who was a soldier in WW11, she had to and working with the Red Cross to save people and help. She was and still is my friend. A wonderful women.

  • @ian1332
    @ian1332 10 років тому +43

    To all my Absent friend's i lost with the Drink, 26yrs Sober ,xx

    • @SuperNikkiStewart
      @SuperNikkiStewart 10 років тому +4

      Bless you Ian. xx And you are not one of the number lost to drink. xx Good health and life to you.

    • @ian1332
      @ian1332 10 років тому +1

      Nikki Stewart That was my Mum , but thank's Nikki , xx

    • @chriswood2706
      @chriswood2706 9 років тому +2

      Hi Ian keep up the good work regards Chris maybe will meet up in Ireland some day!!

    • @SPECKLES49
      @SPECKLES49 8 років тому +1

      Wonderful live forever your way free!!

    • @avagraciedesylvaflecher4245
      @avagraciedesylvaflecher4245 7 років тому +2

      ian mcnamara just for today xx

  • @peaceout579
    @peaceout579 5 років тому +10

    This song touches my heart and soul.

  • @glynnjen
    @glynnjen 14 років тому +12

    the words brought a tear to my eyes as my mother and brother passed not long ago but it also made me think of my grandfather and aunty beutifull mooving song

  • @kevintweed403
    @kevintweed403 5 років тому +5

    Lost my dad in 1995 mother 2014 brother in law 2019 uncle 2019plus umpteen friends 2019 this song makes me sad I play this song often for all my absent friends

  • @BallyerPipingSham
    @BallyerPipingSham 14 років тому +12

    This is the definitive and absolutely best outstanding version of this song, often copied, never equalled! Sung with passion and belief by George Furey, the anchorman and outstanding guitarist and vocalist of the Fureys over the last 30+ years! Dedicated to all our absent friends! Listen and enjoy!

  • @edwardandrew4107
    @edwardandrew4107 5 років тому +4

    Beautiful song so well performed by the Fureys.Miss my Mum and Dad so much 😥

  • @robtri2011
    @robtri2011 4 роки тому +9

    To all our absent friends during this Covid 19 lockdown, some we will get to meet again and unfortunately some we won't. Xx

    • @alangodfrey505
      @alangodfrey505 3 роки тому

      You are so right Rob lets hope we all come through this together

  • @theghosthawk4855
    @theghosthawk4855 6 років тому +20

    One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard!

  • @jestalhut
    @jestalhut 12 років тому +2

    So many people gone now, but still miss them, especially my mom who passed away in January. Thanks mom for all you gave me.

  • @edwardandrew4107
    @edwardandrew4107 5 років тому +3

    Beautiful song .Miss you Mum and Dad.Love you always...

  • @alangodfrey505
    @alangodfrey505 3 роки тому +4

    To all my absent friends and relatives I miss you all, the words of this song say it so well. RIP

    • @GalioKOH
      @GalioKOH Рік тому

      😢 ... jdbb the darkest void Jan 30, 2004 ... I'm coming 🕳️

    • @GalioKOH
      @GalioKOH 11 місяців тому

      😢...jdbb el vacío más oscuro 30 Enero 2004... Ya estoy llegando 🕳️

  • @thomaswatt1658
    @thomaswatt1658 7 років тому +3

    found this after my mum passed and the words struck a chord.she passed in 2008 and I always think of her when hearing this

  • @harrynairn-corcoran4338
    @harrynairn-corcoran4338 8 років тому +17

    Beautiful x miss you dad x

  • @billmcgarry5474
    @billmcgarry5474 9 років тому +10

    had the pleasure of seeing the furyes at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe a few months ago and what a great bunch of lads they are and still playing wonderful music after all these years

  • @davepower7170
    @davepower7170 5 місяців тому +1

    in January my best friend passed away...... this makes me think of him....

  • @stevenmassey9644
    @stevenmassey9644 4 роки тому +3

    The more I listen to this song the more BEUTIFUL it becomes ..x

  • @jb31599
    @jb31599 11 днів тому +1

    I lost my daughter, age 33 leaving 3 young girls 😢 never get over it 😢😢

  • @williammccrory600
    @williammccrory600 8 років тому +27

    Song means so much to me, my wife has cancer and this song speaks it all

    • @lordhectorgentleman1101
      @lordhectorgentleman1101 8 років тому +3

      +william mccrory ; I wish you both the best of luck

    • @SPECKLES49
      @SPECKLES49 8 років тому +3

      God bless you and your family!!

    • @petercox3081
      @petercox3081 7 років тому +2

      william mccrory i hope you both find peace soon with youre god and i hope you find the great strengh that youre going to need both now and after god bless

    • @711ROWDY
      @711ROWDY 7 років тому +2

      My best wishes..hoping your wife makes a complete recovery..best wishes

    • @georgestyer2153
      @georgestyer2153 7 років тому +2

      Thinking of you and your wife...bless

  • @josephhardie1220
    @josephhardie1220 3 роки тому +6

    They are an awesome group makes you proud to be Irish

  • @jackinthebox7802
    @jackinthebox7802 5 років тому +4

    It brings me memories of the loved ones I have lost in my family. The words are so comforting

  • @waynowayne5064
    @waynowayne5064 7 років тому +13

    One of my fav songs ever . Well done guys

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful performance... thanks for sharing..😊

  • @michellesneddon3744
    @michellesneddon3744 5 років тому +3

    everytime i hear this song i think of my late mum who passed away 22 yrs ago now

    • @AmyLaw93
      @AmyLaw93 4 роки тому

      Ahh so sorry :( x

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 5 років тому +7

    I have never heard this lovely ballad before, what a wonderful sound and lovely lyrics, so well done guys. love this.

  • @andyhiscox9194
    @andyhiscox9194 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful song and so sad, always makes me think of my late brother. RIP Mark beloved always xx

  • @cackoneill
    @cackoneill 5 років тому +3

    What an absolutely wonderful beautiful song ~it comes from a place that unfortunately we all have to visit in our lifetime so FEEL PROUD of your mind The writer of this song FAIR PLAY TO YOU

  • @williamwilson8582
    @williamwilson8582 Рік тому +3

    I'm not an Irishman , but my love of the music the voices the instruments and songs makes me think that perhaps I was in a previous life 😊.Perhaps I could be an honorary Irishman .

  • @user-nb7zy4zf8x
    @user-nb7zy4zf8x 3 місяці тому

    It's my friends birthday today I lost a great friend and drinking buddy 17years ago he introduced me to the Fury's they are a great group those words are wonderful . time is not a great healer it just makes you long for times that used to be sometime the longing hurts so much it's unbearable Happy Birthday Ken Chapplow where ever you are 💔💯

  • @philpatton8521
    @philpatton8521 6 місяців тому +1

    i buried my mother today on 6/3 /24 god i miss her badly , rip mother

  • @iandickson1330
    @iandickson1330 5 років тому +5

    I have sure got of them now the years have gone by I surely miss them all but like others you think you have all the time in the world but as you get old you just have your memories as the song says

  • @devon6482
    @devon6482 2 роки тому +4

    How can you dislike this song, its a mystery !

  • @davidmcnulty8373
    @davidmcnulty8373 9 місяців тому +1

    One of the greatest movies ever made,with one of the greatest soundtracks ever written .

  • @geraldinebowes1010
    @geraldinebowes1010 8 місяців тому

    Remembering my friend Ann Marie Duignam who lost her battle tody you will always be missed and remembered ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @toysgalore9425
    @toysgalore9425 4 роки тому +2

    This song is even more relevent during the covid pandemic and so true how many friends have buried friends and can't even say their goodbyes

  • @paulinecrossley1689
    @paulinecrossley1689 Рік тому +3

    Awesome song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it

  • @marymcmullen7765
    @marymcmullen7765 6 років тому +2

    Times heals everyday and hope never leave a beautiful heart, a pure heart.

  • @StevieBunch
    @StevieBunch 7 місяців тому +1

    Miss you so much Dad 😓❤❤❤

  • @edwardandrew4107
    @edwardandrew4107 5 років тому +1

    The wonderful Fureys. A beautiful song but makes me sad .Miss you so much mum and Dad

  • @annrbrennan
    @annrbrennan 6 місяців тому +1

    Mom, you were my greatest friend - I miss you.

  • @robbiec8934
    @robbiec8934 4 роки тому +3

    Sad song never take anyone for granted great song

  • @michellesneddon3744
    @michellesneddon3744 5 років тому +2

    i miss u mum 1997 u passed always in my thoughts in my heart love u mum xx

  • @Jett7182
    @Jett7182 6 років тому +5

    Beautiful and relevant song for myself as well as so many others. Love Finbar....Love the Fureys !!!

  • @DebKavanagh
    @DebKavanagh Місяць тому

    My nannny bolgers fruneal song she was a power house of a woman i love and miss her so much sobbing writibg and writing this 😭🌈❤🙏

  • @darrenfagan8927
    @darrenfagan8927 6 років тому +3

    What a beautiful and for a lot of people very relevant song.👏

  • @hansmoerman
    @hansmoerman 7 років тому +5

    I like this song.....one of the best

  • @SPECKLES49
    @SPECKLES49 8 років тому +3

    My adopted parents hurt me so bad, and this song is for them. Thank you both for letting me go!

  • @Petroskeyful1
    @Petroskeyful1 12 років тому +4

    What lovely sentiments. Thanks.

  • @seanmcneill8899
    @seanmcneill8899 8 років тому +12

    every time I hear this song all I can think about is a woman I love and miss a we bit more each day,but I bet someone hurting much more than I.😥

    • @711ROWDY
      @711ROWDY 7 років тому +1

      Such a beautiful person

    • @711ROWDY
      @711ROWDY 7 років тому +1

      My blessings to you.. as I don't believe in God...

    • @patriciabrown3297
      @patriciabrown3297 7 років тому

      Sean McNeill m

  • @lillyputlane1957
    @lillyputlane1957 8 років тому +11

    beautiful as always xxx

  • @philiprooney3280
    @philiprooney3280 Рік тому +2

    Very nice 👍 ! I just lost my father 6 weeks ago and my mother just lost her mummy 2 days ago 🙏☘️💚

    • @GalioKOH
      @GalioKOH 11 місяців тому

      Qué mala época para vosotros... Lo siento mucho 😢 Envío energía extra desde España ❤🙏🏽🕊️

  • @danielkings3220
    @danielkings3220 10 років тому +9

    lovely song, we can all relate to some time in our lives, god bless u Fureys & Davey Arther

    • @SuperCarmee
      @SuperCarmee 7 років тому +1

      such a beautiful song I can relate to for life love it.

  • @GarryMcFadden
    @GarryMcFadden 5 років тому +4

    He was such an avid Genealogist and he loved your music to the end. So now I still want to fulfill his dream of going to the Isles to listen to the music, but alas will never make it so I just listen to you every night on the internet (of course) before I go to bed.

  • @shannonduddy4149
    @shannonduddy4149 2 роки тому +1

    Very good x we always remember use ,from every body in derry city xc

  • @dily44
    @dily44 13 років тому +3

    Reminds me of my father when my Mom died. Thank you for your wonderful videos, they have brought back beautiful memories!

  • @stuihorton5253
    @stuihorton5253 Рік тому +3

    So beautifully sung and related to us all, thankyou.

  • @bigdippetaf
    @bigdippetaf 4 роки тому +1

    Love this song miss my friends that left to head home to Scotland and this song reminds me off him

  • @SelmaenAgnes
    @SelmaenAgnes 14 років тому +3

    My mother used to sing this with her band.. very nice song!

  • @bridgetfarley6607
    @bridgetfarley6607 4 роки тому +1

    I buried my beautiful sister today and because of this fecking Coronavirus. Her funeral was very simple..no mass no hymns. No readings or eulogy ..very sad day 💔🌹 why she had to go is a mystery to me x

    • @SPECKLES49
      @SPECKLES49 4 роки тому +1

      I'm so sorry for your lose during this (HELL) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

  • @roberthughes5966
    @roberthughes5966 12 років тому +1

    This song brings memories of my mam who passed away October2011 r.i.p.mam love you Steve

  • @hansmoerman
    @hansmoerman 9 років тому +30

    Makes me sad. I miss you dad.

  • @jimdonavan8612
    @jimdonavan8612 10 років тому +5

    wonderful emotional song brings the tears everytime

  • @iandickson1330
    @iandickson1330 5 років тому +2

    I miss all the good times when I was a young lad and miss my days of playing football I thought the way it should be played to try and entertain all that came to watch an a lot of the lovely girls I met all over the country

  • @edwardandrew4107
    @edwardandrew4107 4 роки тому +3

    I am going to see The Fureys in concert ,in a few weeks and looking forward to it so much.

  • @deanoodonoghue-wn9qn
    @deanoodonoghue-wn9qn Рік тому +2

    I love this

  • @piercebyrne23
    @piercebyrne23 3 роки тому +2

    Keith Hancock wrote this song,it's about a relationship breakup,not about someone dying,but I am sure we can all take something out of it,we can interpret it whatever we want ,just another beautiful song .

    • @johnpaulmurray965
      @johnpaulmurray965 Рік тому +1

      But a beautiful adaptation of death that the heart reflects the loss

    • @GalioKOH
      @GalioKOH 11 місяців тому

      Gracias por la aclaración 😔 En cualquier caso, es una pérdida, un corazón hecho añicos 😢💔😔

  • @iandickson1330
    @iandickson1330 5 років тому +3

    You just cannot this kind of music love it

  • @johnmurphy5161
    @johnmurphy5161 3 роки тому +1

    3 years since my ex took my daughter from me....... its impossible to live without these songs

  • @Elmvale1
    @Elmvale1 11 років тому +3

    What a fantastic song by The Fureys

  • @poons54
    @poons54 15 років тому +3

    I love this song, heard it live at Arbroath Webster theartre and had a pint with them accross the road, great guys x

  • @mairead6154
    @mairead6154 5 років тому +4

    Truly beautiful performance .