I love this song, full of inpiration for a great irish man, the selected voices are awesome it demonstrates how love and respect feel the irish musicians and irish people to Ronnie Drew blessed be. Regards from Bolivia.
That brought a tear to my eye. Thanks to bono and all involved for putting it together. One of my all time favourite songs is ronnie singing "the ballad of st anns reel" and its a fitting tribute he should get his own ballad. I met ronnie once after seeing his one man show in andrews lane, gentleman and a legend. R.i.p Ronnie.
Ronnie Drew was a great man and I think this is a great tribute. I'm sick of seeing all the bono haters here on youtube. If you don;t like Bono thats fine. There's no need to post negative comments on such a positive video. Like Damo sings in his verse the more that we sing the less that we fight. So let's all just sit back relax and have a pint for Ronnie Drew.
i miss ronnie so much. it doesn´t matters who´s writting or promoting this song! ronnie was missing his wife and he was going to death while bono was whriting this song as a tribute for a great man!
Ronnie Drew was my hero and i was supposed to be meeting him just after the late late show thing but i was on holidays at that time. If i had the choice to change my decision i would've! Ronnie drew RIP, you and the others saved Ireland, for once i agree with Bono, Its not Parnell that was the uncrowned King of Ireland it was Ronnie! Ronnie will be missed by the generations his music created! Long live Irish Culture!
Too much Bono or not - this song still brings a tear to my eye when I think of the man who, together with Luke Kelly and the boys brought Irish folk to worldwide fame.
That sampling of Hallelujah.. "sampling"/"stealing"/"borrowing" or otherwise... is perfect. When the historians speak of the heroes... Dylan/Springsteen/MacGowan/Moore/Clancy/Makem... A man called Drew will always come first. Drink up, boys.
u love bonno then, and most of them doin this song... n i must 2nd your idolism to ronnie drew, he really was and always will be a legend in Ireland Rest in Peace Ronnie
@kerstmanneke82 this was made for ronnie while he was sick and dying, its a tribute to him that he was lucky enough to see before the end was an added bonus. It was made to help him through a tough time from his friends and companions so not sure why you are asking why its only to him..no offense to Luke or any of the others, I love them all to bits, but this was made for him alone for a great reason
Well I'm not a U2 fan, or anything. But I think they did a good job bringing Irish bands and singers into this, to pay a tribute to Ronnie Drew, who definately deserved it.
makes me wonder when ya see the talent in that room, how they couldn't have come up with something a lil better, and a lil more dignified? i like the sentiment though. RIP Ronnie
The way I see it, a singer is a singer is a singer. When a folk singer sings a pop song, is he a folk singer when he sings it? And the other way around ? Also, I don't believe in categorizing music...
God, they should ban kids from posting crap on youtube... This is a song written and sung by people who knew and respected Ronnie. Who cares who sung 44 words and who sung 45? It is the meaning behind the song that is important. Unbelieveable the shit people write without thinking.
Typical Irish begrudgery and hyprocricy,U2 move their finances to Holland to avail of tax breaks in the same way we entice American companies to invest over here. They have given millions back to this country through over many years and I for one am proud they're Irish. They hurt no one and bring joy to millions. Every musician in this vid is special. Why knock any of them? If you don't like someone then don't listen to them. Simple. Great tribute to one great Irishman from others. Thanks.
You're right. Bono has turned into a bollix and should not be in the lead. How come Sinead didn't sing more? There were others there that woudl have done better than Bono, but he probably organized it. Shane is great but he did look shook. I really hope he is not the next one they are singing about.
bono shud b in th circus, he shud never have been allowed 2 write th song doesnt hav th 1st idea of wat irish traditional music is about, damian dempsey wud never hav had a look in wen the dubliners ,clancy brothers and christy moore wer in their prime RIP Ronnie
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so much great irish singers in this song...great great ronnie drew...
Two years have passed but I am behind you on this. That man is my hero,
I love this song, full of inpiration for a great irish man, the selected voices are awesome it demonstrates how love and respect feel the irish musicians and irish people to Ronnie Drew blessed be.
Regards from Bolivia.
R.I.P. Ronnie Drew . . Gone But Never Forgotten :(
a sad day in history!
FOREVER Ronnie Drew!
That brought a tear to my eye. Thanks to bono and all involved for putting it together. One of my all time favourite songs is ronnie singing "the ballad of st anns reel" and its a fitting tribute he should get his own ballad. I met ronnie once after seeing his one man show in andrews lane, gentleman and a legend. R.i.p Ronnie.
Ronnie Drew was a great man and I think this is a great tribute. I'm sick of seeing all the bono haters here on youtube. If you don;t like Bono thats fine. There's no need to post negative comments on such a positive video. Like Damo sings in his verse the more that we sing the less that we fight. So let's all just sit back relax and have a pint for Ronnie Drew.
Ronnie - God there is a voice from heaven :)
Beautiful song! Rest in peace Ronnie!
Rest In Peace Ronnie, the Lord has regained another of his greatest balladeers.
i miss ronnie so much. it doesn´t matters who´s writting or promoting this song! ronnie was missing his wife and he was going to death while bono was whriting this song as a tribute for a great man!
Ronnie Drew was my hero and i was supposed to be meeting him just after the late late show thing but i was on holidays at that time. If i had the choice to change my decision i would've! Ronnie drew RIP, you and the others saved Ireland, for once i agree with Bono, Its not Parnell that was the uncrowned King of Ireland it was Ronnie! Ronnie will be missed by the generations his music created! Long live Irish Culture!
Gone to join Bobby, Ciaron and Luke. I bet there's some rare auld tunes blasting out in Heaven now :-) RIP Ronnie
This is a fitting tribute to a legend. there wont be another like him. RIP Ronnie Drew
Here's to you, Ronnie D.
Live forever.
Great, great ronnie drew! I love Dubliners!!!
luv this song!!
who is sad enough to dislike this?
Too much Bono or not - this song still brings a tear to my eye when I think of the man who, together with Luke Kelly and the boys brought Irish folk to worldwide fame.
That sampling of Hallelujah.. "sampling"/"stealing"/"borrowing" or otherwise... is perfect.
When the historians speak of the heroes... Dylan/Springsteen/MacGowan/Moore/Clancy/Makem... A man called Drew will always come first.
Drink up, boys.
u love bonno then, and most of them doin this song...
n i must 2nd your idolism to ronnie drew, he really was and always will be a legend in Ireland Rest in Peace Ronnie
rest in peace my dear and great friend. Alessio Italy
damo is one of da best singers on dis
@kerstmanneke82 this was made for ronnie while he was sick and dying, its a tribute to him that he was lucky enough to see before the end was an added bonus. It was made to help him through a tough time from his friends and companions so not sure why you are asking why its only to him..no offense to Luke or any of the others, I love them all to bits, but this was made for him alone for a great reason
Shane sounded good...........did a good job .
Ling live Ronny! And long live Shane!
A rare oul' Dub - RIP Ronnie Drew
i fuckin love this song .. im gonna sing this on kareoke night ,,
Well I'm not a U2 fan, or anything. But I think they did a good job bringing Irish bands and singers into this, to pay a tribute to Ronnie Drew, who definately deserved it.
Its not who is singing the song, its not how well sung the song is, its about the meaning of the song, Long live the bit of Ronnie Drew in us all.
thanks so much
kärlek!
Love shane in this
Luke Carpenter
Fuckin great men and mucisians (or how it is written), Bono, Ronnie and Shawn respect from Iceland
love the end were glen hansard was in the airport and couldn't make it back in time so he recorded it singing on his mobile phone
You are right.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam !
the second guy you were wondering about is Christy Moore. check out "black is the colour"
can you download this on limewire???love to have this song its class!!or where can you get it??
hey can anyone give me a lineup of the singers and order they sing in this song? i love the lineup i think its amazing
makes me wonder when ya see the talent in that room, how they couldn't have come up with something a lil better, and a lil more dignified? i like the sentiment though. RIP Ronnie
Yes it is. He was in america at the time, so he phoned in his part.
for sure, he sings with heart and soul, not pompous
I don't care for Bono, but it's a catchy song.
did everyone notice a couple guys from DEF LEPPARD in there ?
Can someone please send me the mp3 of this? Studio not live.
At 1:26 its Shane MacGowan from The Pogues, I'm not sure about 1:46 though...
You'd think he'd just gotten married...
That is Christy Moore.
well fuckin said mate
Is that glen hansard at the end on the phone?
@MrSteamboatWillie Christy Moore
Perfectly put Evandavid666
Why is there a ballad to Ronnie Drew alone? All of respect to the man, but he wasn't the only one. What about Luke, Ciaran, Barney, John,... ?
C'mon man, it's Christy Moore!
"you - border - now :P "
LOL.
i know everyone, exept for the blond girl with the violin, anyone knows who she is?
3:38 Sinead looks at the camera ......still hot !!!
Bono has no less than 20 years to come close to them, he has'nt?
:-)
Shane is not drunk, he probably drank 1 beer for looks, he isn't as drunk as he seems to be.
a boy damo
As much as I like Bono and all, he doesn't even come close to Ronnie, Luke, John or Barney...
The way I see it, a singer is a singer is a singer. When a folk singer sings a pop song, is he a folk singer when he sings it? And the other way around ? Also, I don't believe in categorizing music...
great song but the words (eg we love you, yes we do) are just a wee bit too cheesy
God, they should ban kids from posting crap on youtube...
This is a song written and sung by people who knew and respected Ronnie. Who cares who sung 44 words and who sung 45? It is the meaning behind the song that is important.
Unbelieveable the shit people write without thinking.
great song, just has too much Bono In It.
Typical Irish begrudgery and hyprocricy,U2 move their finances to Holland to avail of tax breaks in the same way we entice American companies to invest over here. They have given millions back to this country through over many years and I for one am proud they're Irish. They hurt no one and bring joy to millions. Every musician in this vid is special. Why knock any of them? If you don't like someone then don't listen to them. Simple. Great tribute to one great Irishman from others. Thanks.
You're right. Bono has turned into a bollix and should not be in the lead. How come Sinead didn't sing more? There were others there that woudl have done better than Bono, but he probably organized it. Shane is great but he did look shook. I really hope he is not the next one they are singing about.
Exat... they are all singers NOT things
bono shud b in th circus, he shud never have been allowed 2 write th song doesnt hav th 1st idea of wat irish traditional music is about, damian dempsey wud never hav had a look in wen the dubliners ,clancy brothers and christy moore wer in their prime RIP Ronnie