The Contender - Jimmy MacCarthy

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  • @MarkSwain58
    @MarkSwain58 4 роки тому +53

    Absolutely beyond doubt - this man is the greatest Irish songwriter who ever lived. And modest with it. May his music live forever.

    • @dieselman7453
      @dieselman7453 2 роки тому +1

      Most definitely one of the finest!! Brian Ireland Armagh 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🎸🎸🎸

    • @user-mr5gs5dz2j1
      @user-mr5gs5dz2j1 11 місяців тому +2

      He's my dad's uncle I promise
      I'm Irish and live in Kildare
      My dad's dad is Rory MacCarthy

    • @dermotoconnor193
      @dermotoconnor193 21 день тому

      Absolutely! Along with the magic voice!

  • @maevedaly3139
    @maevedaly3139 Рік тому +6

    Jimmy Mac. That's what I call a songwriter.

  • @taranichoncuir495
    @taranichoncuir495 2 роки тому +9

    My Dad's favourite singer of this ❤ we had Jim playing on a cd in the car always, he kept us company on journeys in the car going fishing and on the way home 🏡 xxx R.I.P.Daddy x

  • @peterfennell7633
    @peterfennell7633 5 років тому +23

    Beautiful song, anyone who loves Jimmy should read his book “Ride On” fantastic little insights into his life and songs. One of Ireland’s great poets!

  • @margaretlane9105
    @margaretlane9105 8 років тому +35

    a beautiful song and a brilliant songwriter and a cork man to boot

    • @conjob8168
      @conjob8168 4 роки тому

      And also about a corkman

    • @mrtbag2730
      @mrtbag2730 4 роки тому +3

      I have to agree, but don't tell anyone because I'm a dub.

  • @Maxdesander
    @Maxdesander 13 років тому +22

    JImmy McCarthy, Thank you for your beautiful melodies, and especially your incredibly insightful lyrics...!!!

  • @joedalton5715
    @joedalton5715 7 років тому +15

    A wonderful song, and it tells the story as it unfolds. The imagery is so vivid, a classic. Legend Jimmy. Doubtcha boi.

  • @karlosdub
    @karlosdub 8 років тому +16

    Such a beautiful and thought provoking song, can listen to it all day.

    • @damienfoley1834
      @damienfoley1834 3 роки тому

      I know.the feeling. I have it on for a few hrs NOW!! But also listening to Christy Moore's version. Both are class and fair play to Jimmy. Brilliant song.👏👏👏👏

  • @MrJohnoregan
    @MrJohnoregan 11 років тому +10

    Heart rendering, beautiful, an epitaph to a Legend. The song takes one into the very soul of J.D........The song and rendition is epic

  • @mareapower4123
    @mareapower4123 6 місяців тому +2

    Love Jimmy's music and he's an amazing wordsmith

  • @mrtbag2730
    @mrtbag2730 2 роки тому +7

    It's as if Jack Doyle's spirit wrote this song through Jimmy mcCarty, I love its honesty and openness, only a rare talent could pen this song.

  • @markofol111
    @markofol111 13 років тому +8

    love listening to this on the 'oldies and irish' on 96fm in Cork on a sunday

  • @rosiecampbell5412
    @rosiecampbell5412 7 років тому +7

    It simply doesn't get better...divine song. Jimmy's the guy.

  • @dermotoconnor193
    @dermotoconnor193 3 місяці тому

    The classiest ballad I've ever heard i my life as a musician.And the vocal is perfect!!!!

  • @anthonycotter7041
    @anthonycotter7041 5 років тому +7

    I have the pleasure to have met n call Jimmy,s brother a friend .. Genius music family.....🥃....To ye're Health 👍😁

    • @user-mr5gs5dz2j1
      @user-mr5gs5dz2j1 11 місяців тому +1

      Wait ik this is late but who??????
      I'm a relative
      Is it Rory or........???

  • @margaretburke7660
    @margaretburke7660 8 років тому +51

    the most underated song writer of all time in ireland this song is a classic

  • @dalyb7555
    @dalyb7555 3 роки тому +2

    Just heard des Sheehan s version it smashed my heart with joy, so headed here to the songs creator.. brilliant song full of life.. take a bow Jimmy up the rebels and regards- from an instant dublin fan..

  • @markofol111
    @markofol111 13 років тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful song from a legendary cork songwriter

  • @bernicewalsh3432
    @bernicewalsh3432 2 роки тому +2

    Simply put... I.love Jimmy Mc Carthy.

  • @Margocarr
    @Margocarr 9 років тому +2

    One of Jimmy's most beautiful and saddest songs Thanks for posting it.

  • @irishrastaman5499
    @irishrastaman5499 3 роки тому +3

    who would dis like this song its brilliant up cork

  • @SarahMurrayMusic
    @SarahMurrayMusic 13 років тому +6

    beautiful, i love it

  • @mikefromireland
    @mikefromireland 15 років тому +1

    Couldn't agree more it would be great if this version was better known because it deserves more recognition. MacCarthy is still gigging, I heard this song live at the National Concert Hall in Dublin last summer and he's playing there again this March. Get those tickets while you can and you will be in for a treat

  • @cullyrads
    @cullyrads 13 років тому +4

    Simply BRILLIANT

  • @johndoherty4626
    @johndoherty4626 8 років тому +8

    A great song tastefully written and brutally honest, a story of multiple talents brought down by human frailty - what has changed!!!!

    • @mrtbag2730
      @mrtbag2730 4 роки тому +1

      I think you're a bit of a poet yourself.

    • @annemurphy1117
      @annemurphy1117 10 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jimmydeboy
    @jimmydeboy 15 років тому

    jimmy is one of the finest songwriters this country has produced - pity his cd's are not available - a great tribute song to the late jack doyle - thanks for posting

  • @maybemable
    @maybemable 14 років тому +1

    beautiful... i was brought up on jimmy maccarthy. it's a pity his versions of his most famous songs aren't here. wanted to hear him sing one bright blue rose etc.

  • @Vince1303
    @Vince1303 15 років тому +4

    A wonderful song about Jack Doyle, the Gorgeous Gael and Irish heavyweight boxing contender. Married to the beautiful Movita, but died penniless and in the gutter. The song is breathtaking. Jimmy McCarthy is a national treasure and I can't wait to see him in NCH in March.

  • @joemay2640
    @joemay2640 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful song.

  • @LarryFogarty
    @LarryFogarty 11 років тому +7

    our greatest writer

  • @johnlogan7271
    @johnlogan7271 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @Corfine
    @Corfine 9 років тому +2

    great classic song just listen again over and again

  • @Jeannette98a
    @Jeannette98a 12 років тому +2

    beautiful songs,

  • @kellyangel0876
    @kellyangel0876 12 років тому +3

    love this version

  • @Emerald007007
    @Emerald007007 13 років тому +3

    a master song writer

  • @bernadettewans6088
    @bernadettewans6088 5 місяців тому

    There is beauty in this sadness

  • @johnnyocal7454
    @johnnyocal7454 3 роки тому +1

    Class Jimmy well done boy

  • @thesourcefinder
    @thesourcefinder 2 роки тому +1

    I came from the Christy Moore version of this song and honestly I think I prefer this. Jimmy MacCarthy is golden.

  • @barbaralucey1
    @barbaralucey1 14 років тому

    @terrysmate1 , Hi there , delighted to get your info on the concerts, thanks a ton, I plan to head to the portlaoise one .......really looking forward to it , thanks again, Barbara

  • @taraodonovan
    @taraodonovan 15 років тому +2

    Cottlers Row, where Doyle grew up, is no longer standing but the local Heritage Council in Cobh have, in the past few weeks, erected a stone monument in his honour by where the row of houses stood.

  • @dowdallerno1
    @dowdallerno1 6 років тому +6

    paul mcgrath does a good job with this song. Beautifully written.

    • @TheBarmbrackthecat
      @TheBarmbrackthecat 6 років тому

      Christy Moore's is the best version

    • @m1169199
      @m1169199 6 років тому +3

      Definately. McGrath's version is my favourite.

  • @mikefromireland
    @mikefromireland 15 років тому

    I first heard this song being sang by Tommy Fleming about 6 years ago. Just heard Jimmy's version last year, the two versions of the song are fantastic

  • @jjcorrigan1
    @jjcorrigan1 5 років тому +2

    Nobody can come close to him singing this ....pity it wasn't on Spotify

  • @zachopacko1573
    @zachopacko1573 3 роки тому

    Brilliant song.

  • @albertmccready478
    @albertmccready478 9 років тому +3

    Tremendous.

    • @karlosdub
      @karlosdub 6 років тому

      Albert McCready, Are you a celtic man?

  • @jimmydeboy
    @jimmydeboy 14 років тому

    @Kalverweide28 , these are not available at present, I asked jimmy on a radio programme recently about his past catologues, his reply was it was hopes to issue in the future, still waiting....I check all sites at least once a week for any updates, will let you have details when i get same. regards

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 15 років тому +1

    Mikefromireland , thanks for mentioning the concert , hadn't realised he was making a return to the NCH. just booked my tickets . Go raibh mile maith agat

  • @MrStoneyburke
    @MrStoneyburke 11 років тому

    great stuff jimmy beautifull

  • @padraigmcmorrow6797
    @padraigmcmorrow6797 11 років тому

    Great night in Thurles. Thanks

  • @PaIreland
    @PaIreland 13 років тому +1

    Good man Jimmy!

  • @TransformityX
    @TransformityX 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful. I would love to hear David Gilmore sing and play this song.

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 14 років тому

    @Kalverweide28 .Hi the new album 'Hey Ho Believe ' was delayed . A new date of August 13 th was given but i still haven't found it in the shops . Hopefully it will be out soon.!

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 14 років тому

    @barbaralucey1 Hi Barbara , Jimmy is playing in Dunamaise Arts Centre , Portlaoise on the 8th October with Donal Lunny.

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 14 років тому

    @barbaralucey1 Hi Barbara , Jimmy is also playing in The National Concert Hall on the 29th November .

  • @MrStoneyburke
    @MrStoneyburke 14 років тому

    this song has upset me no end.the truth is bitter

  • @bernardbarry4258
    @bernardbarry4258 3 місяці тому

    A real song!!!

  • @LarryFogarty
    @LarryFogarty 10 років тому +7

    irelands greatist writer...sin é

  • @jimmydeboy
    @jimmydeboy 14 років тому

    @Kalverweide28 - the new album is called hey ho believe, due for release in april, don't know what happened but believe the album is due august/ sept 2010, if i hear anymore i will post to you- regards

  • @noelmolloy6891
    @noelmolloy6891 8 місяців тому

    great Jimmy

  • @rubberduck7228
    @rubberduck7228 4 роки тому

    perfect....

  • @MrStoneyburke
    @MrStoneyburke 11 років тому +2

    my god isint that so beautiful and how jack doyle lived his life

  • @katedeasy4120
    @katedeasy4120 Рік тому

    Still love the original... Remember it in de lacey house....

  • @geniennis
    @geniennis 14 років тому

    Pure magic

  • @Kalverweide28
    @Kalverweide28 14 років тому

    @jimmydeboy I agree this song is really beautiful. And also I search the Internet after cd's or DVD's of Jimmy MacCarthy. I only have his first album. And somewhere I wrote that there is a new album released in April 2010. Can someone tell me it is true. Also where can I buy his albusm ??

  • @mood4189
    @mood4189 2 роки тому

    Genius

  • @barbaralucey1
    @barbaralucey1 14 років тому

    Why is it not possible to get this on iTunes ??? When and where is Jimmy Mc Carthys next concert please anyone ?? Barbara

  • @Kalverweide28
    @Kalverweide28 14 років тому

    @terrysmate1 I realy apricieed what you're doiing I can''t find anything from Jimmy McCarthy. And I love his songs and his voice. Thanks a lot. I hope that you can buy the nwe album and tell me where I can order it. Thanks

  • @Kalverweide28
    @Kalverweide28 14 років тому

    @jimmydeboy Thanks for doing that. I really appreciate this. Can you also tell me where I can buy the other albums from Jimmy MacCarthy: The Dreamer and The Moment?

  • @kevinotoole2758
    @kevinotoole2758 11 місяців тому

    Great corkman.

  • @Dubliners39
    @Dubliners39 4 роки тому

    Geart song 🥃☘️

  • @avriloconnell8902
    @avriloconnell8902 3 роки тому

    Does anybody know why jimmy's music isn't on spotify

  • @peterpowellberz
    @peterpowellberz 6 років тому

    Love

  • @christopherjpthorpe9689
    @christopherjpthorpe9689 7 років тому +1

    Classic

  • @dannyhamilton783
    @dannyhamilton783 8 років тому +3

    WoW

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 14 років тому

    @Kalverweide28 Hi if you are on Facebook , you can join the fan page for Jimmy and they will let you know when the album is released as well as upcoming concerts . Pauline.

  • @newyorkcollection11
    @newyorkcollection11 8 років тому +4

    The only person who can sing it.

    • @SparePartsII
      @SparePartsII 8 років тому

      Shite version.

    • @mikedoyleable
      @mikedoyleable 7 років тому +1

      Jimmy wrote that song ya jinnet

    • @robertdaly5568
      @robertdaly5568 7 років тому

      Yep, completely over-produced.Pity, I love the song but that's a cringeworthy version.He threw everything at it bar steel drums and 21 cannons,good man Jimmy !

  • @ambyyy1
    @ambyyy1 14 років тому

    I HAVE JIMMY WITH THE VOICE SQUAD MANY YEARS AGO, GOT IT TRANSFERRED FROM VHS TO DVD, RUNS FOR 30 MINS APPX, HOW DO I UPLOAD IT?

  • @Dexter_dog123
    @Dexter_dog123 5 років тому

    A great song for a true corkman

  • @iwantalot
    @iwantalot 11 місяців тому

    Hopefully they start making quest 3 exclusives soon so the headset is worth the price tag over the quest 2.

  • @HelenMurray00
    @HelenMurray00 3 роки тому

    2021

  • @robingale100
    @robingale100 3 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @Kalverweide28
    @Kalverweide28 14 років тому

    @terrysmate1 Pauline , Thanks I am a friend from Jimmy McCarthy now. But I don't see you in the list of his friends. Are you no friend from him. That suprices me a little bit.

  • @mikeahern3999
    @mikeahern3999 6 років тому

    The one and only Jimmy Mc.Carthy A songwriter supreme.......a poet .I would compare him with Don Mc.Clean.

  • @serialkizza
    @serialkizza 2 роки тому

    Spitting image of dev in the first pic!

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 14 років тому

    @barbaralucey1 Hi Barbara , heading to Portlaoise myself with my daughter .It should be a great night . . ..

  • @newyorkcollection11
    @newyorkcollection11 8 років тому +1

    Original version.

  • @carmelcrowley158
    @carmelcrowley158 5 місяців тому

    Oh I'm missing you, I would give for a flight

  • @bredalalor7519
    @bredalalor7519 8 років тому

    majic tune sing it correct and it's a classic

  • @Cbaker0417
    @Cbaker0417 6 років тому +1

    I love this song performed by Colm Keegan. Too bad it doesn't get its due.

  • @terrysmate1
    @terrysmate1 14 років тому

    @Kalverweide28 Hi Kalderweide , i am a 'friend ' - unless they deleted me for some reason ! My name is Pauline Fayne .. See you on Facebook !

  • @TheMichelle1982
    @TheMichelle1982 5 років тому +1

    😍

  • @jacksalter1108
    @jacksalter1108 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful song... What a waste... Jack Doyle could have been better than cassius clay.. But the demon drink.. Still all in all a great song...

  • @brianfitz719
    @brianfitz719 7 років тому

    Can't have a gay voice for this song.

    • @seanyring
      @seanyring 7 років тому

      Brian Fitz whats ur point?