I spoke with Phil a few months ago after his concert in Cork. He kindly autographed my sheet music of “The Town I Loved So Well” and was very interested how it played on the accordion. He’s an absolute gentleman and musical legend.
This brings back so many memories of visiting my granny’s in Derry so many years ago. We played this at my mum’s funeral. I still call it home no matter where I live ❤
I'm far from Derry. I'm from Lebanon. First time I heard this song, I melted and cried. It touched me deeply. Despite the Derry references, it applied to my town in Lebanon that I loved so well too. That's the genius of Phil Coulter and this song. ❤
My mother's dad was born in Derry many yrs. ago. I'm sitting here on 12/6/2024 listening to Phil. This song always touches my heart. I will be 76 at the end of this month. I have been to Ireland 3 times over the yrs. Phil's video called Lake of Shadows always awakens my tears.
I have been carrying very fond memories of this song with me for a long time. Not only has it been the first song written by an Irish songwriter I've heard about the age of fourteen, but the man who played it to me on his record player has ever since been deeply engraved in my memories by this song. That man and dear friend has passed away a long time ago but this song makes me feel like I'm fourteen again and I am being offered a cup of tea by him. So please forgive me to make this such a personal affair which has got nothing to do with the meaning of the words being conveyed. If the place I was born had been given such a song I'd feel like a blessed person. Citizens of Derry, despite all the bad things that have happened to your place, you've been given this sad and yet hopeful piece of musical poetry. I need to stop writing or I'll burst into tears of joy. What a pleasure to see Phil Coulter still playing. It's been a true companion through tough and good times.
I chanced upon Mr Coulter’s album “Serenity” some 30+ years ago and I fell in love with his music since then. Me and my wife went his performance in Vancouver’s QE Theatre (in the 80’s?). He sang this song that night. I was almost moved to tears! That was a great night and we totally immersed ourselves in his musical performance. And one interesting thing to note: when I looked around the theatre that evening, me and my wife seemed to be the only two Asians in the audience! 😄
As a singer guitarist for over 60 years, to my shame I did not know much about Phil Coulter. Now, more recently, performing solo gigs I had a chap (now RIP) who performed this song. When he died I thought 'well, that's a good song, I will add it to my repertoire'. After a while I thought "I wonder who wrote that?" Up it came on Wiki and lead to all about Phil Coulter - my goodness indeed.
I’m a Newry man and this song is so beautiful and poignant for this part of the world . No matter what we went through we just got on with it and thankfully the dark days are now finally behind us
One of my favourite songs ever the Dubliners one is the definitive version with the late great Luke Kelly absolutely nailing it, Kudos to Phil Coulter for composing a masterpiece.
I absolutely love this song. Introduced to it, strangely enough, by a folk singer/songwriter from Labrador, Canada, in the early 90s. It resonated with me and I’ve listened to several versions over the years, but this performance by Phil produced goosebumps and tears. He sings it from deep within his gut.
Wonderful rendering of his song! Little did I think that when Phil called into our house in Teelin in summer 1968, while waiting for afternoon tea which my Mammy had advertised at the gate, did I realise that this gentleman who played the piano was to become one of not only Derry‘s greatest and most famous men, but that I‘d be listening to him playing this wonderful song on You Tube in Germany where Ive lived f 48 yrs.. two of my brothers worked in the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that summer as barmen and Phil and his family were staying there so they did get to chat to him quite often..Though the Town I loved so well is so near my heart I‘m torn between that and his other powerful song: Scorn Not his Simplicity-especially when I heard him accompanying the late Sinéad Ó Connor in a tribute the week she died. Ireland can be so proud of our nation blessed with so many tremendous artists, not just in song and poetry like Séamas Heaney who also went to the same school as Hume and Coulter …but have given the world so many talented people! Keep it up Phil! Ádh mór ort! Máire Nic a Bháird 😊
Many, many years ago, I now am 81, my wife and I were in a gift shop in the Denver Colorado area and beautiful music was playing over their sound system. I asked one of the clerks if she new who it was, she replied Phil Coulter and I was hooked for good. I now have most of his cds, dvds and a signed copy of his book and was fortunate to later see him in live concert in Denver. What a magnificent entertainer and person. May God bless.
This song is great, Luke Kelly's version is amazing and I love hearing Paddy singing it but in this performance by Phil I can feel it coming from the heart. I cried. I love Derry and been there recently (last July) in the Guildhall and could see the Nobel prize in exhibition. I read a lot about history and with close friends from Derry I was told about Derry of the past. I respect you and I am grateful for being able to visit Derry without worries thanks to people like John Hume. May he rest in peace. Sending love from Portugal
I HAVE ONLY BEEN TO BELFAST, AND SEEN WHEN THEPEACE CAME. BUT EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS MAN, I HEAR THE BREAKING OF HEARTS, AND THE HOPE THAT RISES IN HIS PRAYER FOR HIS LOVED CITY. IT GIVES ME TEARS AS WELL. THANK YOU MR COULTER, YOU PAY NOT JUST YOUR CITY A GREAT TRIBUTE, BUT THE PEOPLE. AS TO THAT THUNDERING PIANO, I THINK THAT GOES DEEPER THAN THE HEARING.
I thought I had commented on this video before now, but, alas, I can't find it. I was born and lived in Northern Ireland until my parents moved to Scotland in 1971 because of "The Troubles". My historical education in Scotland was localised to that region of Great Britain and it was only as I approached adulthood (born Enniskillen 1964) that I decided to find out more about my home country. I have read many books about Ireland in the intervening years, revisited the island frequently, and formed my own opinion about the rights and wrongs of the past. Of one thing I am certain, I love Irish music, and this wonderful song by Mr Coulter specifically. I dearly hope to have the privilege of watching this genius performing live in the not too distant future
the best of ireland from derry great performer no one can sing or play this song better than phil coulter .may god bless ireland and its citizens from derby uk thoughts are with you at these times we are in
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 one of my top fan's ever in Ireland through & through & always be in my ❤ heart memories & live on each everyday life xxxx 2024 😊😊
Personally a big fan of the Paddy Riley rendition. But nothing beats the first time I heard it, live in Ireland with my family in Dingle. Fergus O'Flaherty, a legend in his own right, performed in his own pub. The history and meaning in his voice was amazing. I'll never forget.
I've known this song for about 50 years now, heard it in many different versions, and keep coming back to The Dubliners' version, as Luke Kelly's interpretation of the lyrics has always spoken to me in a way, where I could close my eyes and see it all as if it happened right there, here and now, in front of me. Today is the first time I've ever heard Phil Coulter play and sing his own great song, and the way Phil sings it gives me a whole new dimension and meaning to the lyrics. I found the album "The Songs I Love So Well" and saved this video so I can listen more to how Phil interprets his great song 😀
Nobody has the right to sing that song only Coulter. I actually told him that one day and he was emotional when i said it. Its his song. A Derry man for Derry. God bless him.
I have been a fan of Phil Coulter since the late 80s and I have never heard such a beautiful version of this particular song I absolutely loved the background vocals and I have always loved this song ❤❤
Surement la plus belle et la plus émouvante interprétation de chant magnifique. Ecoutez en particulier le dernier couplet en traduction libre Ce qui est fait est fait Ce qui est gagné, est gagné Et ce qui est perdu, est perdu à tout jamais Je ne peux que prier pour que vienne Un jour de lumière Pour cette ville que j'aime tant.
I spoke with Phil a few months ago after his concert in Cork. He kindly autographed my sheet music of “The Town I Loved So Well” and was very interested how it played on the accordion. He’s an absolute gentleman and musical legend.
Absolutely adore the passion the irish have for their country from a passionate welshman
God bless you and yours comrade
Ure to busy pumping sheep English holiday maker's
I love the Welsh.. ❤
what a beautiful song insperational musician
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone xx
This brings back so many memories of visiting my granny’s in Derry so many years ago. We played this at my mum’s funeral. I still call it home no matter where I live ❤
I love Ireland my home
That one thing that unites a people divided for centuries. As a Northern Ireland studies student I couldnt help but get emotional
Tell yer da n granda
I'm far from Derry. I'm from Lebanon. First time I heard this song, I melted and cried. It touched me deeply. Despite the Derry references, it applied to my town in Lebanon that I loved so well too. That's the genius of Phil Coulter and this song. ❤
I’m just 🎉
Phil is a true gentleman. Brilliant song
Irish man here friday 20/9/2024 sitting silent and listening to my country mens songs and at pure peace
God bless ye big man yer not alone. 4/10/2024.
I'm born Scottish but to Irish
My mother's dad was born in Derry many yrs. ago. I'm sitting here on 12/6/2024 listening to Phil. This song always touches my heart. I will be 76 at the end of this month. I have been to Ireland 3 times over the yrs. Phil's video called Lake of Shadows always awakens my tears.
I have been carrying very fond memories of this song with me for a long time. Not only has it been the first song written by an Irish songwriter I've heard about the age of fourteen, but the man who played it to me on his record player has ever since been deeply engraved in my memories by this song. That man and dear friend has passed away a long time ago but this song makes me feel like I'm fourteen again and I am being offered a cup of tea by him.
So please forgive me to make this such a personal affair which has got nothing to do with the meaning of the words being conveyed. If the place I was born had been given such a song I'd feel like a blessed person. Citizens of Derry, despite all the bad things that have happened to your place, you've been given this sad and yet hopeful piece of musical poetry.
I need to stop writing or I'll burst into tears of joy.
What a pleasure to see Phil Coulter still playing. It's been a true companion through tough and good times.
deep words with deep feelings for sure to be seen always good to talk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M
That's what music is all about.
Beautifully said.
One of Derrys great heroes helped to keep it all together with his music song and his dedication
To its people through good and bad times. Respect
I chanced upon Mr Coulter’s album “Serenity” some 30+ years ago and I fell in love with his music since then. Me and my wife went his performance in Vancouver’s QE Theatre (in the 80’s?). He sang this song that night. I was almost moved to tears! That was a great night and we totally immersed ourselves in his musical performance. And one interesting thing to note: when I looked around the theatre that evening, me and my wife seemed to be the only two Asians in the audience! 😄
I’m Vietnamese and I’m a big fan of Luke Kelly/Dubliners and Phil Coulter!
God bless you friend x
As a singer guitarist for over 60 years, to my shame I did not know much about Phil Coulter. Now, more recently, performing solo gigs I had a chap (now RIP) who performed this song. When he died I thought 'well, that's a good song, I will add it to my repertoire'. After a while I thought "I wonder who wrote that?" Up it came on Wiki and lead to all about Phil Coulter - my goodness indeed.
Shame on you shagger
I lived just around the corner from Phil.
That's hard to whack. What a man. Proud derry man.
Im from Derry...proud of it too.... Quality song
i love Phil Coulter the town i loved so well always will be my favourite as i came from Derry xx
Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Wonderful performance! Thank you.
I’m a Newry man and this song is so beautiful and poignant for this part of the world . No matter what we went through we just got on with it and thankfully the dark days are now finally behind us
Absolutely wonderful. I am so proud to be irish and to have such a talented man sing such a beautiful song.
what a legend, and dedicated to the great john hume, a true man or ireland.
One of my favourite songs ever the Dubliners one is the definitive version with the late great Luke Kelly absolutely nailing it, Kudos to Phil Coulter for composing a masterpiece.
Yeah Luke Kelly made it big- put it out there and with his Great Voice.
I had chills from the first note of the piano. Thank you.
A masterpiiece!
Just him and the piano
No words needed...
I absolutely love this song. Introduced to it, strangely enough, by a folk singer/songwriter from Labrador, Canada, in the early 90s. It resonated with me and I’ve listened to several versions over the years, but this performance by Phil produced goosebumps and tears. He sings it from deep within his gut.
Wonderful rendering of his song! Little did I think that when Phil called into our house in Teelin in summer 1968, while waiting for afternoon tea which my Mammy had advertised at the gate, did I realise that this gentleman who played the piano was to become one of not only Derry‘s greatest and most famous men, but that I‘d be listening to him playing this wonderful song on You Tube in Germany where Ive lived f 48 yrs.. two of my brothers worked in the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that summer as barmen and Phil and his family were staying there so they did get to chat to him quite often..Though the Town I loved so well is so near my heart I‘m torn between that and his other powerful song: Scorn Not his Simplicity-especially when I heard him accompanying the late Sinéad Ó Connor in a tribute the week she died. Ireland can be so proud of our nation blessed with so many tremendous artists, not just in song and poetry like Séamas Heaney who also went to the same school as Hume and Coulter …but have given the world so many talented people! Keep it up Phil! Ádh mór ort! Máire Nic a Bháird 😊
Fabulous words, so very true x
Many, many years ago, I now am 81, my wife and I were in a gift shop in the Denver Colorado area and beautiful music was playing over their sound system. I asked one of the clerks if she new who it was, she replied Phil Coulter and I was hooked for good. I now have most of his cds, dvds and a signed copy of his book and was fortunate to later see him in live concert in Denver. What a magnificent entertainer and person. May God bless.
Fantastic Phil
This song is great, Luke Kelly's version is amazing and I love hearing Paddy singing it but in this performance by Phil I can feel it coming from the heart. I cried.
I love Derry and been there recently (last July) in the Guildhall and could see the Nobel prize in exhibition.
I read a lot about history and with close friends from Derry I was told about Derry of the past.
I respect you and I am grateful for being able to visit Derry without worries thanks to people like John Hume. May he rest in peace.
Sending love from Portugal
Heartbreaking and beautiful 8:49
What an artist.
Fair play Brenda.
I saw Phil coulter in sanfrancisco a few years ago and omg what a performance awusome concert❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love this so well, thankyou Phil Coulter. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
what a beautiful , deep song
I HAVE ONLY BEEN TO BELFAST, AND SEEN WHEN THEPEACE CAME. BUT EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS MAN, I HEAR THE BREAKING OF HEARTS, AND THE HOPE THAT RISES IN HIS PRAYER FOR HIS LOVED CITY. IT GIVES ME TEARS AS WELL. THANK YOU MR COULTER, YOU PAY NOT JUST YOUR CITY A GREAT TRIBUTE, BUT THE PEOPLE. AS TO THAT THUNDERING PIANO, I THINK THAT GOES DEEPER THAN THE HEARING.
Great song but unfortunately so true😥let’s hope the past is that …..PAST PLEASE🍀thank you Phil❤
Wow, send shivers through you, sang so beautifully and so poignant.
This makes me think of my Darren and breaks my heart cos he’d sing it to me 😢😢😢❤
Bravo! Wonderful 💕
I thought I had commented on this video before now, but, alas, I can't find it. I was born and lived in Northern Ireland until my parents moved to Scotland in 1971 because of "The Troubles". My historical education in Scotland was localised to that region of Great Britain and it was only as I approached adulthood (born Enniskillen 1964) that I decided to find out more about my home country. I have read many books about Ireland in the intervening years, revisited the island frequently, and formed my own opinion about the rights and wrongs of the past. Of one thing I am certain, I love Irish music, and this wonderful song by Mr Coulter specifically. I dearly hope to have the privilege of watching this genius performing live in the not too distant future
Just beautiful ❤❤
What an excellent song, words are thought provoking, peace please God.
Steal Away is a beautiful song too
Such a magnificent song What Talent!!!!!❤
Top class,no other words needed ❤one of the best songs ever written
What a beautiful tribute.........
Never heard the owner of this fantastic song singing it before and so so different from the Dubliners BUT still a very touching song.
Love all.of Phil Coulters songs
Omg you haven’t lived , but we still love you 💚💚💚
@@carolynhillock4523ìooi8⁸I ⁹think 😊😊😊
This has to be one of the greatest songs ever written ❤
Wonderful
The fantastic Phil Coulter and his very own song…..absolutely fantastic ❤❤
My new favourite song !! The legend Phil Coulter at his best !!
Phil coulter is an amazing artist! I love love this song
Wow! Spectacular.
A Legend playing for another Legend...They are both National Treasures...
Bill Cliton is no legend his is a criminal just like his wife be under no illusion of this.
Clinton's, you are having a bad laugh, they are hard faced liar's and criminals and you are the fool to believe them
Heroes for humanity imho
Sensational
Simply beatiful sung !!!
Beautiful.. Hume Foundation brilliant. I hope I can contribute in some way. President Clinton has a real down to earth side.
What an aamazing balladeer. Loved this story put to a beautiful balad. Thank you so much.
Our culture is in our music. and our past.
Amazingly beautiful. Touched my heart. ❤
My parents came from Moville, County Donegal….literally down the road from Derry! Great song! Many memories!
Mg! Whata song x🍀🍀
It is indeed Patricia 🍀🍀
I'm from Norway and love this song 🎵 thanks ❤️
From derry now in cork miss my old town
Wow. What a powerful song ! Brilliantly done.
the best of ireland from derry
great performer no one can sing or play this song better than phil coulter .may god bless ireland and its citizens from derby uk thoughts are with you at these times we are in
Fab song! Greetings from Leitrim!
We were from Belfast but my da had cousins in Derry, they were called Nash. My da was stevie Higgins from short strand I miss him❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 one of my top fan's ever in Ireland through & through & always be in my ❤ heart memories & live on each everyday life xxxx 2024 😊😊
I love listening to to this
❤❤❤❤❤yes me as well amazing singing voice performances talented gifted special guy he is very happy 😊 singing music 🎶 🎵 for his country irland xx
Absolutely beautiful and a real treat to listen.
Personally a big fan of the Paddy Riley rendition. But nothing beats the first time I heard it, live in Ireland with my family in Dingle. Fergus O'Flaherty, a legend in his own right, performed in his own pub. The history and meaning in his voice was amazing. I'll never forget.
Fabulous
Absolutely fantastic ❤
Beautiful x
Love this song always makes my eyes water
I've known this song for about 50 years now, heard it in many different versions, and keep coming back to The Dubliners' version, as Luke Kelly's interpretation of the lyrics has always spoken to me in a way, where I could close my eyes and see it all as if it happened right there, here and now, in front of me.
Today is the first time I've ever heard Phil Coulter play and sing his own great song, and the way Phil sings it gives me a whole new dimension and meaning to the lyrics.
I found the album "The Songs I Love So Well" and saved this video so I can listen more to how Phil interprets his great song 😀
Phil coulter , what a proper gentleman
Superb. A great narrative song. It's art.
Nobody in music has a right to this song but Phil counter our derry hero legend I'm from donegal .border of derry. Phil Coulter is a proud derry man.
Nothing better. When Phil mentioned Clinton that was a big kill buzzer
Phil Colter is an amazing artist I love him
Legend in our country,,much love from Donegal ❤
i was to derry twice.i can only imagine what the residents went through . GOD BLESS them all
What a legend.singing his own composition.from the heart.❤
❤ beautiful 😊
Sung from the heart a proud Derry man just so beautiful and touching ❤️❤️xx
I visited the Guildhall in May. It was wonderful to come upon this performance here. I also like Onoir's version of this song
Thanks for the song. Feel very down at the moment. Must be stronger and will get there and have the Will. Sean
@TimmyMcCarthy812 Thanks Timmy. I have 3 children. Liam. Eloise Ciara and Conor. Things maybe will change hopefully. Try. That’s all you can do.
Une chanson du groupe breton Tri Yann qui me fait pleurer à chaque fois, quelle belle surprise de l'entendre en anglais !
Proud Derry
Classic, Thank you 🤗
Phil Coulter - lovely......
Belíssimo, Brasil 😊
Nobody has the right to sing that song only Coulter. I actually told him that one day and he was emotional when i said it. Its his song. A Derry man for Derry. God bless him.
And maybe Luke Kelly RIP
I agree
Wow
Please add Ms. Donna Taggart ❤ she sings it beautifully.
Neil Hannon ? Another Derry man . Great singer and song writer
I have been a fan of Phil Coulter since the late 80s and I have never heard such a beautiful version of this particular song I absolutely loved the background vocals and I have always loved this song ❤❤
Top class🇮🇪☘️☘️
Great stuff
Class 💚
Absolute great. Cathy sing lady of Knock was fabulous. Phil is also great. Cannot listen to enough of these singers. Fabulous.from scotland
massive song
Surement la plus belle et la plus émouvante interprétation de chant magnifique. Ecoutez en particulier le dernier couplet en traduction libre
Ce qui est fait est fait
Ce qui est gagné, est gagné
Et ce qui est perdu, est perdu à tout jamais
Je ne peux que prier pour que vienne
Un jour de lumière
Pour cette ville que j'aime tant.
He lived on the same street in Derry as my mum and dad , Maureen avenue.
Beautiful