Can't Help Falling (Ceili version) ...... Lick the Tins
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Can't Help Falling in Love sung by Lick the Tins from the album Blind Man on a Flying Horse. Extract from sleeve notes ....
In 1986, a quartet from London scored their one and only hit with a clever cover version of a song associated with Elvis Presley, Can't Help Falling in Love. Presley's version sold a million and was a US top 3 hit in January 1962 and reached Number One in the UK. 24 years later, the exceptional cover version by Lick the Tins didn't do quite as well as that, although it spent two months in the UK singles chart, but then Lick the Tins were almost unknown before the single was released, and returned to anonymity not long afterwards. This is their story, and this album features (almost) their entire output.
Drummer Simon Ryan was living in Kilburn, North West London, when he re-met singer/ songwriter/ guitarist Ronan Heenan, with whom he had played in an earlier group, The Almost Brothers. This very obscure combo released a 1980 single, You'll Never Make It, which remarkably made the all-important Radio One play list, but the group folded soon afterwards. Ryan also got to know a friend of Heenan's, Alison Marr - both she and Heenan came from Northern Ireland, where he had trained as a veterinary surgeon, and she as a reporter before they moved to London. Ryan was a graphic designer, who worked in the art department of Stiff Records. Alison Marr also played penny whistle, and was a devotee of traditional Irish folk music, while Ronan Heenan was more influenced by rock and blues. They were intent on combining the two traditions, an example of which was their version of Can't Help Falling in Love - when Simon Ryan heard Alison singing a Celtic version of the song, with Ronan on guitar and with Alison's penny whistle, he was intrigued and suggested they record it, as it sounded quite interesting. The trio made a demo of this song in a rehearsal studio, and Simon Ryan played it to colleagues at Stiff who told him that he should not consider giving up his day job, and should get on with designing sleeves.
Today, Simon Ryan again works as a freelance sleeve designer-the front of this album's sleeve is his work. Aidan McCroary has returned to the legal profession, although he is still recording music on his home studio. Alison Marr has just given birth to twin sons. Simon Ryan thinks it's sad that Ronan and Alison no longer play together: "Ronan's a very good songwriter and en exceptional musician, who was very serious-nothing he did was a throwaway-as was Alison. Their blend of rock & Irish was unique, like their version of Hendrix' Hey Joe". Simon is now in a new band, as yet unnamed, while Ronan is rehearsing with his younger brother with a view to playing a more blues-oriented style of music.
In the years before this song was available on YT, I watched the closing credits of "Some Kind of Wonderful" hundreds of times on my VHS recording.
Hahaha! Same here! Such a great cover of this song.
@@johnnybgood1169 @andyinoregon Me too! .. We even recorded the audio of this song at the end credit of he movie,
I believe. 🥃😎👍
Yeah you've said that on all the other uploads on YT
Lovely version of this song and it was used in the Roddy Doyle based film the Snapper. Great to hear they were all London Irish. It's a tin whistle and not a penny whistle.
Ronan Heenan and Aiden Mc Crory from Newcastle in N Ireland.
Miles better than the Elvis version!
Celtic songs always make me smile
guess I wasn't the only one to fall in love with mary stuart masterson in this movie
Her and Lea Thompson too.
I couldn't help not to.
OHHH...............NO...YOU WERE NOT THE ONLY ONE................
Straight woman here, but Mary Stuart was def my first girl crush!
Such a beautiful version of Elvis Presley’s song.... I want to sing & cry.... Bravo Lick the Tins 🎻👏🏻
I love Watts. I just watched that movie.
great movie and my all time fav song...and im a stone cold hardcore biker
scott synister good man!
And I was a hardcore American car owner here in sweden with a buch of likes...who can not be touched with that movie and song..;)
Some Kind Of Wonderful!!! :)
you would have to be a complete bonhead to not fall in love with mary stuart matheson
Even easier to fall in love with Mary Stuart Masterson.
I loved her in the movie!
+TristanandIsolt never heard of her
:/
LOL... it's Masterson and not Matheson :) Unless, you were joking... in which case joke's ultimately on me :P
Can't help falling in love with this version of lick the tins since 1988 til now! Wow its been 34 yag!!
I just love this song in this arrangement. I bought the Lick the Tins album back in the day, but I bought the Tape Cassette for my car at the time. Now I have no machine to play the tape!
Try a thrift store for a cassette player.
They call it magic🤣
This is in at least two movies:
Some Kind of Wonderful
The Snapper, the sequel to The Commitments
love the tin whistle
GO ON THE IRISHH.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aside from how good the song itself is, listen to the quality of the recording. This was back in the "old days" when they'd record sound in analog. And everything was warm and textured and took you to another place. Instruments sounded ALIVE.
But with the new digital standards, everything is "clean," dead and sterile. And the new muffled albums simpliy don't take the listener anywhere. I gather with everyone touting sound/images "right in your living room," that's what folks want.
I have to say. I think her voice is amazing. Love this version of this beautiful song. I am very proud Irish but its a shame the way the country has gone through (nothing but....) sheer greed.
This is just the warmest song...
I spent almost 1 hr trying to find this version couldn't remember the band definatly my favourite version...
This film like most of the late John Hughes work offers a prime example of why I purchase movies on DVD. If you're as moved as many of the viewers here clearly are..buy it! DVDs are perhaps cost prohibitive on original release I get, but check discount sections in large retail stores. In fact, soon after most flicks are available, fine used copies may be found for a couple of bucks on Amazon. I watched "...Wonderful" last night for first time in 3 or 4 years. It still knocks me out. Wow! Soon you have library of favorites. Low cost...lots of love.
Great song...thanks for helping me locate this page. Makes things seem a little bit better at least for a little while. Love the different instruments used on this song, violin
solo is great btw...
No There Not!! We Will One Day Have Our Six County's Back!! And We Will keep Fighting Ontill We Do!!! :D :D
Just by the CD then you can play it in your car!
...oh wait, nevermind
1. The troubles are over years and 2. Ireland is still one of the best places to live in the world in terms of Quality of Living. Some people are so clueless.
The Maquinist!!! jajajajaja que bueno orejadecera, con mi gorra en mi máquina de vapor liandola parda ;)
....enfermos al trennnnn...que esto empieza a rodar y no para... próximo destino...el pasado, ...o el futuro, cada uno elige su billete
who knows the title of th traditionnal celtic music they play from 5:25 ? I know it's a traditionnal celtic music but I can't remember its name
it reminds me of Iran, couscous, fresh figs and camels
@fluffycheep Hello! I agree with you. Wonderful version. I am sorry for what is happening in Ireland, I am italian but I love your country. At least you are not surrounded by italians that think only to food, drink and our "poor" footbal. All the best wishes for your country, for all wonderful people; I can not imagine my life without Guinness!!!
Ciao from Italy.
Who can tell me the name of the jig played though out this version?? at the end of this song???
MAGIC/ hate elvis but this is the best version of this song ever!!!!
Ta se amhrain hiontach!
Thogan se an chuid brod dom I mo tir , eire go brea tinol na gaeilge ! Teacht arais I gcoir bliain 2013 . Brilliant song gives me a sense of proudness in Ireland , love the country always will come back to Ireland for the gathering 2013 slan agus banacht, good by and good luck
Alm
Both the long and the short version are on the CD on the second slide of the video. It is called Blind Man on a Flying Horse.
Thumbs up if the movie the snapper brought you here!!
some kind of wonderful tune
Great version
This clip is hilarious.
Colm Meaney is class in the Snapper!!
i suppose a ride is out of the question?!
"Just let me finish this line, first...!!" Simple, but classic humor, absolutely wonderful.
This is a fantastic version of this song.
The movie is great also.
Que versão legal desse clássico, conheci esses dias revendo o filme "Um alguém muito especial"
I'm guessing if any Irish in oz heard this they'd be a kill homesick
I like the folksy twist to the song!!! Thank you for uploading this!
marky12308:
Home is still waiting there for you. It will never not be there.WIsh I could be in Ireland right now.
Just watched the snapper :) !!!
very interesting version
I always loved this version. I was glad when I found it.
I love this version, very happy \o\o\o
im prolly about half the views, i LOVE this song :P
I'm the other half! Lol
Love it
おぉ…なんだかこっちの方が音がいい✨
Love this! Thanks so much for sharing, Naomi! I can't wait to share, as well! Great post Mkearley49! 5+ Stars! Warmly, Red
❤
@PureZOOKS What do you mean? Who is this "their" that you are referring to? When you say "their" are you referring to Lick the Tins? And what music course are you talking about? Very confusing.....
Thanks mkearley - I don't want to buy the whole album just the song (extended version). I noticed they don't have this one on iTunes (only short version)
Can anyone give me the tin whistle notes for this? Ill attempt it by ear but I'll be a long time at it. Help? :)
Love this version! Just love redheads, they’re the Goddess!
Watts
GREAT!!!
@PureZOOKS Okay, thank you for clearing up the confusion a bit. One last question: what country are you from?
Remember this well, glad someone has put it on here, bit like that music from the dancing scene in Titanic. Great!!
She soo hot..and the ending of this movie made me cry but as in a happy cry tho...
Hottest woman on the planet when this movie came out
I have the same question. Where can I find the download for this song?
Gracias Hcres79!!!
eres un máquina!!!.
que digo un máquina
eres mas que eso .eres el maquinista!!!
Snip Snip the Snapper Mr Burgess
might be about the recession or probably the troubles?
@llywelynhawk we had it in our music exam too. :)
Mary.s kiss to Eric is epic :)
This is the only song I whistle along to.
I so love what you do...
Watts is F*cking! hot! Go eighties!
Yes,details are in the description.
loved it since i saw the snapper
what's happening in Ireland??
I L O V E this song !!!!xD
I'll go brush me teeth
:o) brilliant again..??!!
did this band record an album?
still love this song
Agreed southsieed.
¿Whadya mean, OR?
go on the snapper!
Yeah whatever.
The Snapper, bellissimo film!
Amo essa música o toque tudo 💜
A darlin' song!
Five * are not enough.
Naomi
Pardon.
I have the short version of this song, but where can I find the extended version for download?
You could just turn the volume down earlier. Good luck anyway.
Oh sorry. I misread your question. Cant help there. Maby play it twice or something)))
This song makes everybody would wonna be Irish.
G. Confa Agreed!!! Though I should say I’m part Irish myself!!! 😉☘️
WATTS
“Break his heart and I break your face”