Luke Kelly The Night Visiting Song

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  • Опубліковано 25 кві 2007
  • Sadly lukes last perfomance,
    and amazing right until the end.
    Lyrics:
    I must away now, I can no longer tarry
    This morning's tempest I have to cross
    I must be guided without a stumble
    Into the arms I love the most
    And when he came to his true love's dwelling
    He knelt down gently upon a stone
    And through her window he's whispered lowly
    Is my true love within at home?
    Wake up, wake up love, it is thine own true lover
    Wake up, wake up love, and let me in
    For I am tired love and oh, so weary
    And more than near drenched to the skin
    She's raised her off her down soft pillow
    She's raised her up and she's let him in
    And they were locked in each others arms
    Until that long night was past and gone
    And when that long night was past and over
    And when the small clouds began to grow
    He's taken her hand and they've kissed and parted
    Then he saddled and mounted and away did go
    I must away now, I can no longer tarry
    This morning's tempest I have to cross
    I must be guided without a stumble
    Into the arms I love the most

КОМЕНТАРІ • 3 тис.

  • @JoeIsBack30
    @JoeIsBack30 4 місяці тому +191

    Who is listening to this brilliant song still in 2024?

  • @Military_Airborne_Collector506
    @Military_Airborne_Collector506 3 місяці тому +64

    WHO IS LISTENING TO THIS IRISH 🇮🇪 LEGEND SINGER AND SONG WRITER IN 2024 ??

    • @barringtongilbert9230
      @barringtongilbert9230 2 місяці тому +1

      Yep...As an Englishman who's Gt Grandfather married an American Indian in 1882, I still feel the Irish in me.....the music is in my DNA.

    • @utaemme7723
      @utaemme7723 2 місяці тому +1

      Luke Kelly ist the Best one ever. I Player Fiedler with desmond sheehan. Luke was his Favoriten, May both Rest in peace❤❤

    • @jasminederian5780
      @jasminederian5780 2 місяці тому +2

      And I, an Armenian born in Los Angeles , who LOVES the beautiful IRISH and all Celts !! Jasmine

    • @barringtongilbert9230
      @barringtongilbert9230 2 місяці тому

      @@jasminederian5780 Music brings cultures together for intelligent people and has no boundaries.

    • @richardkluesek4301
      @richardkluesek4301 2 місяці тому +1

      An old Bronx guy who hung around the pubs, saloons, and rathskellers of the college scene decades ago.

  • @gconthemic2502
    @gconthemic2502 4 роки тому +512

    His final public appearance
    His last gaze to the crowd
    His ending mark on the world
    Rest easy Luke Kelly
    Your legacy will live forever

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 3 роки тому +15

      For sure, his legacy is forever. 👍☘🎵🎼🎶

    • @VelcroKittie
      @VelcroKittie 3 роки тому +11

      It lives on and on. It doesn't know how to stop

    • @gconthemic2502
      @gconthemic2502 3 роки тому +7

      @@VelcroKittie very true

    • @philipmclaughlin271
      @philipmclaughlin271 2 роки тому +9

      I'm crying listening to luke singing this song , what an amazing voice & man , loved the Dubliners since I was a boy , x

    • @patmoran9317
      @patmoran9317 2 роки тому +3

      A true genus pat moran

  • @patricktobin8851
    @patricktobin8851 Рік тому +113

    What a beautiful surprise I got this morning . I went into my 13 year old daughter's room to hear her listening to this song and listening to many more of Lukes song . Luke you'll never die even in today's messed up world . Power to you . R.I.P Legend .

    • @kellyoneill
      @kellyoneill  Рік тому +18

      This just made my morning 😊

    • @timXJ220
      @timXJ220 3 місяці тому +5

      Even at only 23 years of age, I'm glad I was brought up right. Sat on the counter top in the kitchen 10 or more years ago, listening to Luke, Liam and his brothers 🇮🇪🙏✝ I love My Home and My People.

    • @jkspurs5865
      @jkspurs5865 2 місяці тому +5

      That is so good to hear that the young generation are listening to real music

  • @tonybyrne741
    @tonybyrne741 9 років тому +1634

    i worked on this! it was the first time the late late show allowed an artist to pre record a song! all knew this would be his last! his self chosen epitaph! it wasn't part of there normal set! its complicated lyrics had the band afraid that he might not remember the words! you can see it in their faces! he did it in one take! determined to the end! I'm glad i was there!

    • @peterflynn7440
      @peterflynn7440 9 років тому +129

      what an honour it must have been Tony, Don McLean said about Buddy Holly "the day the music died", i think for us it died when Luke left us,

    • @faithplus1588
      @faithplus1588 9 років тому +41

      Wow! Great post!

    • @paullavan6098
      @paullavan6098 9 років тому +41

      peter flynn Talk about hitting the nail on the head. Thank you friend.

    • @leonoreproctor5807
      @leonoreproctor5807 9 років тому +42

      this was the first song I heard of Luke's--sadly, only 5 years ago. I hope he knew how much he was appreciated and loved and how wonderful his music was. Would that I could have heard him in person.

    • @loftusboy9
      @loftusboy9 9 років тому +40

      Tony Byrne,just read ur post...must have been brilliant to have been in the same room as Luke Kelly...and what a song to hear him sing..health and peace to you!!

  • @lauraswann5543
    @lauraswann5543 Рік тому +118

    I am in tears. It is so heartbreaking and beautiful to witness how well Luke sang this, and the deep respect and love the other Dubliners had for him. Luke Kelly had the best voice I've ever heard. Rest in peace Luke, God bless you.
    And thank you.❤

    • @aloneproject934
      @aloneproject934 Рік тому +7

      Best

    • @jeffbird9846
      @jeffbird9846 7 місяців тому +4

      seen these dozens of times, Luke has the best voice ever in folk music, they were brilliant, he is why I started singing in folk clubs in the seventies because it's excellent music, my wife didn't like folk music now she's singing it all the time only after 60 years, God bless you Luke, RIP@jeffbird9846

  • @joeyoloughlin2154
    @joeyoloughlin2154 4 роки тому +1028

    Feb: 2020 who is still listening to the late great Luke KellY?

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +44

      I'm always listening to his songs but specially this magical and his last song, my friend.

    • @johnkearns5705
      @johnkearns5705 4 роки тому +32

      More than we'll ever know, I'm sure. Like the best of music, this performance is somehow both ephemeral and timeless.

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +8

      @@johnkearns5705 👍☘☘☘

    • @joeyoloughlin2154
      @joeyoloughlin2154 4 роки тому +13

      @@johnkearns5705 nice paradox ephemeral( Something that is fleeting or short-lived ) and timeless.

    • @inekemolenaar1695
      @inekemolenaar1695 4 роки тому +11

      I am.

  • @JamesMoore-lm8bm
    @JamesMoore-lm8bm 5 років тому +111

    How did 489 people give this the thumbs down such passion in this performance & a miracle that Luke was able to perform at all considering his failing health RIP Luke

    • @jeffbird9846
      @jeffbird9846 Рік тому +10

      no taste

    • @tinkhefferon9934
      @tinkhefferon9934 Рік тому +8

      Amazing LUKE KELLY managed to get through this with all his problems God bless ❤

    • @shanedonnelly9794
      @shanedonnelly9794 Рік тому

      Miserable bastards who can't see the good in anything.

    • @stilllearning588
      @stilllearning588 9 місяців тому

      English cunts

    • @DrDub04
      @DrDub04 7 місяців тому +4

      489 ppl were to drunk they accidentally pressed the dislike button😂

  • @IrishEyes212
    @IrishEyes212 7 років тому +333

    Whenever the camera locks onto Ronnie you can see him miming the lyrics in case he needs to step in. Luke was so sick in this but still carried himself like the professional he was. They all knew it was the last time they would preform together, this makes me cry everytime I watch. Greatness can't be cloned. Luke will always be the voice of Dublin

    • @siobhanoshea9979
      @siobhanoshea9979 3 роки тому +8

      So so sad

    • @martinscreechedwardmcdonag4669
      @martinscreechedwardmcdonag4669 2 роки тому +7

      Rip greatest of all time

    • @danhourigan6974
      @danhourigan6974 2 роки тому +5

      Well said luje was and still is the voice of Ireland not just Dublin I et lonesome when I see this video also

    • @cecilechantaloup9675
      @cecilechantaloup9675 2 роки тому +7

      I didn't know that and I already loved the song, along with all other dubliners stuff, now I will cry too.. I was so sad to discover all the deaths of the group's members as I deepened my knowledge of the dubliners since last year's lock down.. Thanks to all dubliners fans for sharing music and stories

    • @IrishEyes212
      @IrishEyes212 2 роки тому +14

      @@cecilechantaloup9675 Yeah in the months before this Luke couldn't finish a song without forgetting the lyrics due to his brain tumor. His last ever performance and he remembers each word. His last goodbye in a sense.

  • @lukemchale955
    @lukemchale955 3 роки тому +151

    Even at death's door he poured his absolute heart and soul into making music. RIP to a true legend

  • @michaellawless8030
    @michaellawless8030 4 місяці тому +20

    As a scotsman I love when Luke covered Scottish songs he always brought them to another level! R.I.P to Irelands greatest bard!

  • @jackb8926
    @jackb8926 5 років тому +173

    My dad's last song as he went to his final resting place. Love you dad sleep well.

  • @alcylon
    @alcylon 9 років тому +451

    "On the day of his funeral, one mourner observed that if Luke had any idea of how much he was loved, he would never have died."

    • @faalonikdovah982
      @faalonikdovah982 9 років тому +9

      = ' ( (Single man tear)......... RIP Luke

    • @Isyourmancarrying
      @Isyourmancarrying 9 років тому +6

      So true, alcylon, so true!

    • @Teddyb1939
      @Teddyb1939 9 років тому +4

      Like it.

    • @airyfairycelt
      @airyfairycelt 9 років тому +11

      Yes, there are some we would have done practically anything to have them with us. Luke was one. A special man.

    • @Footprints728
      @Footprints728 9 років тому +30

      +alcylo
      I remember Luke sitting at our kitchen table and singing that very song, over 50 years ago, right here in New Hampshire. Ironically, some people insisted at the time that this song was about death and dying.

  • @tommyryan605
    @tommyryan605 5 років тому +264

    When Ronnie softly says at the end...'good man Luke' powerful stuff...

  • @YesBif
    @YesBif 5 років тому +288

    in 1990, on my 18 birthday, I was in hospital, being very sick. The worst was the nights, cuz I could not sleep. One night, this song was on some nightradio show, and something just clicked... I had to go and learn more about this amazing singer... To my sorrow, I found out, that he had died some years before... But still, here we are, almost 30 years later, I still love Luke Kelly, and I can honestly say, that his voice helped me that night in the hospital....

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +10

      We 'll never forget him ! In my everynight I have listened Luke's songs. How many more time I listen his songs I love so most him! After listen his songs he is kept in our hearts and our soul FOREVER! Sure Luke touch your soul too!

    • @unitedfan209
      @unitedfan209 4 роки тому

      :' )

    • @goofy79248
      @goofy79248 4 роки тому +3

      Surely I do únderstand you’re feelin’ about His voice. That was a very Remarkable Voice!!

    • @goofy79248
      @goofy79248 4 роки тому +2

      Daisy Peters Nicely Said Daisy!!

    • @jennyrose9454
      @jennyrose9454 4 роки тому +14

      I listened to him when I was suicidal...made me not do it.
      Something special God works through his voice.

  • @sherp2u1
    @sherp2u1 Рік тому +34

    The voice of a nation....and indeed he was tired and weary, but he would never fail to deliver a memorable performance....RIP, dear man....your legacy is assured....

  • @garethglitter5932
    @garethglitter5932 8 років тому +862

    Officially the most heart breaking clip on You Tube

    • @djpeters5095
      @djpeters5095 7 років тому +104

      The first time I watched Luke singing this, I was overcome with sorrow and could not stop weeping. To see such a vibrant,vital man nearing his end is never easy, but this one completely undid me. The lyrics of this song are so hauntingly foretelling; 'For I am tired, Love, and oh so weary.' This was Luke telling us all farewell...

    • @newry123
      @newry123 7 років тому +21

      WELL SAID

    • @marcelleguelaff4650
      @marcelleguelaff4650 7 років тому +4

      dj peters UA-cam

    • @geralddonnelly2954
      @geralddonnelly2954 7 років тому +3

      Marcel Le Guelaff

    • @petertighe7596
      @petertighe7596 7 років тому +18

      Luke your the best,so sad to watch this.

  • @TheVishnu1976
    @TheVishnu1976 10 років тому +392

    I'm not an Irishman and have not heard much of Irish music either. But after I listened to this song once, got hooked to it. I guess thats the magic of music and the legend of Luke Kelly.. R.I.P Sir...

    • @peterflynn7440
      @peterflynn7440 10 років тому +26

      nice words Vishnu, this was performed 3months before Luke died, right to the end Luke was brilliant, greetings from ireland

    • @cianenright8520
      @cianenright8520 6 років тому +2

      Youre a credit fishhook

    • @hairyarsewelder
      @hairyarsewelder 5 років тому +4

      Fair Play to You 👍
      Luke Kelly was a Fellow Dubliner
      A Dublin Legend

    • @diosantana2659
      @diosantana2659 5 років тому +5

      i have seen a ton of Indians that found and fell in love with Irish music here on youtube. Glad youre one of them. Great stuff.

    • @markworthley6196
      @markworthley6196 5 років тому +9

      You don't need to belong to a certain ethnicity to appreciate their music. I'm an American with various backgrounds, not one of them Irish, but I love this music.

  • @gwenfancello5384
    @gwenfancello5384 Рік тому +29

    Such a great loss for Ireland 🇮🇪 I so much love his voice even now, nearly 40 years after his death

  • @avtobus1234
    @avtobus1234 2 роки тому +42

    the amount of positive comments praising the legendary Luke Kelly is really touching. amazing musician, amazing song, amazing community

    • @chuck7476
      @chuck7476 Рік тому

      he drank too much of that shit drink HARP

    • @steray7590
      @steray7590 Рік тому +2

      There will be only one luke Kelly a legend 🙌 👏 🙏 ❤

  • @paullavan6098
    @paullavan6098 9 років тому +113

    How could a man in his state of health sing like this? Because he was Luke Kelly. Always in my heart my beautiful friend. I have never ceased to feel privileged to hear your voice.

    • @paulfarrington6643
      @paulfarrington6643 4 роки тому +5

      Will never be bettered....

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +2

      Just only Our Beloved Luke sings perfectly and beautifuly this sad song.

  • @daracomerford9123
    @daracomerford9123 7 місяців тому +26

    The pride of the nation and especially Dublin. My father introduced me to Luke as a kid. I'll be passing on the same sentiment to my children when they are old enough to appreciate greatness. What an absolute king Luke is ❤❤

    • @BadDubII
      @BadDubII 7 місяців тому +5

      If only the the youth would stop vandalising his statue

    • @djcyber995
      @djcyber995 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@BadDubII i dont even undertand why are they doing that, Im not from Ireland for context...

    • @BadDubII
      @BadDubII 6 місяців тому

      Just young ones being bored and thinking its fun or something I guess @@djcyber995

    • @timXJ220
      @timXJ220 5 місяців тому +2

      An Absolute Legend of a Man 🇮🇪🙏✝ God Save Ireland!

  • @georgemason4083
    @georgemason4083 7 днів тому

    Don't care where you are from, appreciate one of the greatest folk singers singing a beautiful song. Sadly his last appearance, RIP Luke, sing with the Angels.

  • @kenclarke4167
    @kenclarke4167 2 роки тому +16

    He's on his last legs and still sounds as good as ever absoulute ledgend of irish folk the king sleep well luke 🇮🇪

  • @tomegan2925
    @tomegan2925 6 місяців тому +30

    I had it played at my sons funeral 3 years ago 😢😢😢

    • @leeleef
      @leeleef 5 місяців тому +3

      ❤❤

    • @minihama
      @minihama 5 місяців тому +3

      Sending you a hug, Tom.

    • @stevedowdle2809
      @stevedowdle2809 5 місяців тому +2

      Bless ya Tom. Couldn't have played a more beautiful song. RIP to your son and Luke Kelly 🍀💯

    • @timXJ220
      @timXJ220 4 місяці тому +2

      Sorry for your loss Tom 🙏✝🙏

    • @tomegan2925
      @tomegan2925 3 місяці тому

      @@minihamathank you so much

  • @AlexBrown-sv4dh
    @AlexBrown-sv4dh 3 роки тому +28

    It is hard to watch this without crying, a wonderful soleful voice, never to be forgotten.

  • @sandraorourke4458
    @sandraorourke4458 Рік тому +16

    What a voice, one of Ireland's greatest 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

  • @stephenkeegan5625
    @stephenkeegan5625 2 роки тому +130

    I love how at the end Ronnie whispers "well done Luke" what a beautiful band always cherished by us Irish 🇮🇪 brings a tear to a hardy Irish man 🇮🇪

    • @jimmcgrath4522
      @jimmcgrath4522 2 роки тому +13

      Cherished not by just the Irish, us Scots of Irish descent loved him too.

    • @johnreid2759
      @johnreid2759 2 роки тому +6

      it sounds like john sheehan saying well done luke. i mamybe wrong

    • @jimmyj8161
      @jimmyj8161 2 роки тому +3

      EIRE XX

    • @Harrison-dman
      @Harrison-dman 2 роки тому +1

      Hehe Ireland 🇮🇪 FOREVER THIS IS A GOOD TIME SANT PADDY IS COMING

    • @willsmail3785
      @willsmail3785 2 роки тому +4

      Cherished by all who love his contribution to music of all genres. He mattered then and his legacy is timeless ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

  • @kathrynlandry6863
    @kathrynlandry6863 2 роки тому +88

    I listen to this at least once a day. It brings me peace and joy. Have always been proud to be Irish ☘️ even though I am American 🇺🇸. My Grandparents came from Ireland 🇮🇪 and I grew up always around Irish music. But Luke Kelly brings it to a new level. ☘️💚 Thank you for the music and information. 💚💚

    • @declansullivan6947
      @declansullivan6947 Рік тому +6

      You are as Irish as you feel

    • @vallancesmillie5734
      @vallancesmillie5734 Рік тому +7

      I am Scottish man with my irish mother which my love for Ireland will will always be.

    • @owenzey
      @owenzey Рік тому +7

      @@vallancesmillie5734 this is an old Scotish song. Let's enjoy it together fellow celt

    • @andrewheaton3755
      @andrewheaton3755 Рік тому +2

      You're not Irish

    • @owenzey
      @owenzey Рік тому +9

      @@andrewheaton3755 for some it's a national identity. For others it's an ethnic identity. Irish Americans are Irish

  • @everylittlethinggonnabealright
    @everylittlethinggonnabealright Місяць тому +3

    Was born in the early 70's and grew up listening to Luke and the Dubliners, my favourite all time folk band most gone to their eternal Rest now. happy time's beautiful memories of yesteryears Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘ 🍻

  • @Shadyganleymawn
    @Shadyganleymawn 5 років тому +40

    "I must away now, I can no longer tarry" he knew. RIP the Legendary Luke Kelly. The Voice of Ireland.

  • @jamesoconnor9386
    @jamesoconnor9386 2 роки тому +105

    This is beautiful, but very sad to watch. Although he looks barely able to stay on his feet, that voice at its weakest still has more power and emotion in it than most other singers could summon at their peak. For someone with such colossal talent to die so young is a terrible loss. Given that he was extremely open to new influences, and a versatile talent, one can only imagine the great things he could still have done for many years to come.

    • @tiernandevine2849
      @tiernandevine2849 2 роки тому +4

      When I read this I was like wow personally you do not hear much folk music anymore but any time I hear Luke kelly and the Dubliners I remember that it is still somewhere

    • @stuartlooby2418
      @stuartlooby2418 2 роки тому +1

      de man was/is a genius makes u proud to be Irish dey will never b one like him again

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 2 роки тому

      Very true,they need to erect some Statues in Dublin to these fellas!☘️👍☘️

    • @rapier1954
      @rapier1954 Рік тому

      @@stuartlooby2418 If your surname is Looby it is the same surname as my mother. It is not a really common Irish name which is why I am commenting.

    • @stuartlooby2418
      @stuartlooby2418 Рік тому

      @@rapier1954 I'm Irish

  • @darrengriffin9842
    @darrengriffin9842 2 роки тому +20

    Even at the very latter stages of his illness. Luke was Brilliant. Bed of Heaven to him. RIP LUKIE

  • @jmpmcd
    @jmpmcd 9 років тому +152

    the dubliners where honest men with fortitued beyond all belief...they came from a class of man that no longer exists except in the minds of the wishful...luke kelly was the greatest folk singer of all time...the voice of a king of singers...

  • @christinewhelan6371
    @christinewhelan6371 5 років тому +80

    I watched this unbelievable performance with my husband.. Who sadly passed on two years ago. It brings back a lovely memory. If a sad one.

    • @richardgoodman4639
      @richardgoodman4639 4 роки тому +2

      God bless you

    • @mehdiachouri
      @mehdiachouri 4 роки тому +1

      God bless his soul and give you strength to carry on. My heart goes out to you.

  • @worzel1
    @worzel1 Рік тому +29

    This song, the way Luke sings it, is so shockingly good it gets right down deep into your chest and swells up into a bubble of pure emotion. Absolutely unreal, makes me want to cry every time I listen to it...

  • @kathrynlandry1211
    @kathrynlandry1211 Рік тому +14

    Love this song and Luke Kelly☘️☘️💚💚🥰

  • @johnking1167
    @johnking1167 8 років тому +17

    The greatest Irish ballad singer of all time and the Dubliners no one will ever b as good as them again.

  • @liesbethvandebovenkamp7648
    @liesbethvandebovenkamp7648 4 роки тому +10

    March 2020, I was 15 years old when I first listened to the Dubliners and now I am 66 years old . And still enjoying there music very much.

  • @ezekielojediran8463
    @ezekielojediran8463 5 років тому +293

    Just stumbled on this song by chance two days ago. To be honest, I just can’t stop listening to it. Never knew who Luke was nor heard any of his songs, but reading through all the comments, I conclude he was a true legend. RIP.

    • @ellalarkin1016
      @ellalarkin1016 5 років тому +15

      Ezekiel, Luke Kelly R.I.P. was an Irishman, the lead singer in the group of brilliant musicians the Dubliners. He was a very intelligent man and an amazing vocalist, you could listen to the cd Luke Kelly The Definitive Collection and listen to 'the Rocky Road to Dublin' and 'the Shoals of Herring' to hear how brilliant a singer he was. This particular clip on UA-cam is very moving because he had a brain tumour at the time. It was his last time singing in public. He died of the brain tumour. R.I.P.

    • @daisy1day
      @daisy1day 5 років тому +11

      I grew up listening to Luke Kelly and The Dubliners. He was a great singer but died so young. In Ireland long ago there would be barn dances with Irish music, singing and dancing and all the neighbours would gather. Irish people were not very rich and sometimes they would meet in the neighbours houses and party. I have some very happy memories of this and I learned a lot of Irish songs. Ireland has changed now because we keep our doors bolted at all times.

    • @nolan8336
      @nolan8336 5 років тому +4

      He sure was Ezekiel, and Thank You Sir for the kind words...A Legend Indeed.

    • @VelcroKittie
      @VelcroKittie 4 роки тому +7

      I hope a year later Ezekiel you have had a lot of great times listening to more of Luke. He lives on and on and will never die

    • @ezekielojediran8463
      @ezekielojediran8463 4 роки тому +33

      A year on I am glad to report that I have learnt to sing this song perfectly while playing my keyboard. Much as I tried to, I can’t replicate Luke’s great voice. He was a true legend. RIP Luke.

  • @ThefightingCelt
    @ThefightingCelt 8 років тому +190

    You can clearly see that Barney and Ronnie are tearing up inside during this . Such a poignant moment for this peerless group of musicians.

    • @ornarea984
      @ornarea984 7 років тому +3

      ThefightingCelt

    • @annelynch3609
      @annelynch3609 5 років тому +3

      Brilliant

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +4

      Break our hearts!

    • @andrew406
      @andrew406 4 роки тому

      They both looked blootered tbh haha especially ronnie

    • @speakertreatz
      @speakertreatz 3 роки тому +2

      @@andrew406 lol funny but harsh assessment of the two lads. I think Barney looks especially sad, But they would well both be just hammered

  • @andrewkean4943
    @andrewkean4943 9 років тому +26

    30 years on and I still feel sad at Luke's passing. What a legend...

  • @martycoyle517
    @martycoyle517 4 роки тому +15

    My dad is dead now but my favourite memories of my dad was sitting with him in the living room and listening to the amazing Luke Kelly my dad would cry to this song cos my mum died a year before him thank you Luke Kelly for this song for all your songs and for being a amazing intertainer and a even better person and thank you for the comfort you gave me dq after me ma passed god bless you Luke Kelly and god bless me da and ma Florence and Jim coyle

  • @trainingwithlukey3308
    @trainingwithlukey3308 3 роки тому +11

    Feb 2021 still best song ever sung. Legend.

  • @LorcanFlynn
    @LorcanFlynn 10 років тому +20

    I once had the honour to shake Luke Kelly's hand and talk to him for 10 minutes. It is a memory that still warms me. It always will.

  • @joekelly2227
    @joekelly2227 10 років тому +13

    One of the finest folk singers of all time and the Dubliners paved the way for many of todays Irish bands.

  • @kevinferry
    @kevinferry Рік тому +11

    Such a beautiful voice - echos and lifts and hangs as each note is sang - RIP Luke Kelly and The Dubliners Thank for your musical genius 🙏

  • @nf54551
    @nf54551 5 років тому +10

    That voice ,that perfect voice, RIP LUKE.

  • @Absynthe6886
    @Absynthe6886 10 років тому +15

    I just cannot take his voice in this song without starting to weep... It's too moving. Love him.
    A folk hero, indeed!

  • @neddyboy4846
    @neddyboy4846 10 років тому +194

    best Irish band ever. who cares about U2 when you have the Dubliners.

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +3

      @Never Unprepared I agree with you!

    • @winningbigly6666
      @winningbigly6666 4 роки тому +9

      Nunquam Non Paratus - Shut up da fuck, U2 are great too. You can’t compare the two, they’re both great. I always see people shitting on U2 almost as if it’s cool to put them down. I doubt you’ve ever even listened to their music. U2 are & probably will be the biggest band Ireland have ever produced but the Dubliners have probably made the best music Ireland has ever produced.

    • @goofy79248
      @goofy79248 4 роки тому

      @@winningbigly6666 mostly of this answer i do agree!

    • @goofy79248
      @goofy79248 4 роки тому

      neddy boy SURE

    • @jensandersen2289
      @jensandersen2289 4 роки тому

      How is u2😀

  • @kevinboyle3927
    @kevinboyle3927 4 роки тому +22

    Iv'e seen this video hundreds of times and every time I see it, it gives me chills, just like the first time!! Oh, if we could only turn back the clock.

  • @dirkdemulder5860
    @dirkdemulder5860 3 роки тому +12

    Je l'écoute régulièrement, avec beaucoup d'émotion, ainsi que Ronnie, Barney, etc...On n'oublie pas de tels musiciens et de telles voix !

  • @seanmcdermott2551
    @seanmcdermott2551 4 роки тому +9

    I sang this one evening in Birmingham. I was sitting in an old pub listening to a local musician and when he was done, I borrowed his mandolin and sang this while he packed up his other equipment. Shortly afterwards a woman approached me to ask what the song was called. I told her and she explained she loved the song but hadn't heard it since the day Luke Kelly passed and she never got the name of it. She had forgotten about it until she heard me singing it. Three years later, I hope she still listens to it.

  • @albertsmith1048
    @albertsmith1048 10 років тому +35

    Heartbreaking to see Luke here, only a shadow of his former self. But his remarkable voice never left him till the end.

  • @iandwyer7031
    @iandwyer7031 5 років тому +11

    D Finest performance and song I’ve ever had d pleasure to listen to proud to b Irish 🇮🇪#beautiful all round🇮🇪🍀

  • @johnantonine4505
    @johnantonine4505 2 роки тому +11

    An absolute legend of a man. RIP

  • @mattybhoy6522
    @mattybhoy6522 8 років тому +196

    It's as if fate itself wished for this to be his last performance." I must away now I can no longer tarry...".To me not only the lyrics of the song draw parallels to the future succeeding this performance, but the way in which Luke performs provides an aura or idea that he knew soon he would be elsewhere. That is why no other performance will pluck at the heartstrings of my soul... RIP Luke

    • @sallyandrews9348
      @sallyandrews9348 8 років тому +16

      +Matty Bhoy I believe the song was Lukes choice and that the dubliners all knew deep down that it would be his last performance, so he more than likely sang this song as a goodbye song

    • @mollymurphy7932
      @mollymurphy7932 8 років тому +33

      +Sally Andrews One look at Barney's face as he is singing, you know his heart is breaking in that moment, and one's heart breaks along with his. I can't watch this without being sad, but seeing Luke go out with such dignity is good. R.I.P. Luke, Ciaran, Barney and Ronnie.

    • @Petar269724
      @Petar269724 8 років тому +35

      +Matty Bhoy Their faces and body language (especially Luke's) are what gets me the most. While everyone is so sad, but keeping their focus on the performance, Luke is giving his best, as he always did. He's keeping his eyes closed most of the time and dancing and singing every word with emotion and power. This is how he wanted to be remembered. It's like you said, like there was an aura around him that kept the sadness away.

    • @Locahaskatexu
      @Locahaskatexu 7 років тому +16

      Seldom is a performance more beautiful than this :) simply because of the sheer emotion Luke poured into it. And those words, beautiful, and with that voice.... "For I am tired love, and oh so weary..." You can hear it, he was waiting to be guided to the next world :)

    • @cattlewranglerwalsh116
      @cattlewranglerwalsh116 6 років тому +2

      But, from what I hear the song is not about going away.

  • @terry37key
    @terry37key 8 років тому +31

    One of my big regrets - I never got to see Luke sing live. A legend.

    • @dinerouk
      @dinerouk 4 роки тому +3

      I saw him twice - in England never spoke to him, only Barney, but he was a singing God to me.

  • @swedishsteel6707
    @swedishsteel6707 3 роки тому +8

    He is so humle, thanking the crowd. They all love and and wish he would live for ever. ❤️❤️

  • @proddypapa7965
    @proddypapa7965 7 місяців тому +3

    from a brit ex army man . this man was irish n proud . rest easy luke .

  • @daisypeters3216
    @daisypeters3216 3 роки тому +9

    I believe that an immensurable crowd of Luke fans are always listening and delighting in his charming and unforgetttable voice. HE IS AWESOME!

  • @padraic3232
    @padraic3232 7 років тому +53

    When you look back at all the Irish singers Luke Kelly is number one
    his voice his passion for the music
    RIP Luke.

  • @willsmail3785
    @willsmail3785 2 роки тому +10

    What a performance to say goodbye my heart breaks everytime I hear this version. Luke was the most wonderful singer from any genre of music.

  • @franciestokes3195
    @franciestokes3195 4 роки тому +24

    Rest in peace luke Kelly a legend 🇮🇪☘️💔💔

  • @johnmollin3452
    @johnmollin3452 6 років тому +10

    God give you a high place in his kingdom off all the solace that you have given to millions of your fans. God bless you.

  • @SAM-zt2uy
    @SAM-zt2uy 8 років тому +115

    I am English and recently got into the Dubliners learning their story and the sad early death of Luke this performance is surely magical and hard to hold back the emotions RIP Luke & Ronnie your wonderful music and ballards will live on for many years to come

    • @niamhboyle7730
      @niamhboyle7730 5 років тому +2

      otown couldn’t of said it better

    • @overprime3978
      @overprime3978 4 роки тому +1

      FairPlay you no music

    • @lneranger4
      @lneranger4 4 роки тому

      watch ronnie,looking to see if he stumbles///did he

    • @trevormadden4301
      @trevormadden4301 4 роки тому

      It's the sound of a culture that celebrated the incredible beauty and passion for our place and people. I remember this all the way back back to the 70s and the music sessions in the pubs

    • @SAM-zt2uy
      @SAM-zt2uy 3 місяці тому

      St Paddys Day 2024 tears rolling down my face thank you for the music and may you all rest in peace.

  • @verloren49
    @verloren49 3 роки тому +5

    Feb 2021 who is still listening ..?

  • @paulbrown7374
    @paulbrown7374 2 роки тому +10

    His final live performance before his untimely passing... A true hero of Irish Art... ☘️💚☘️ Never to be rivalled or replicated... A pioneer of Irish music

    • @robertmcalpine488
      @robertmcalpine488 10 місяців тому

      This wasn't his last live performance. It was recorded in June of 1983, but not broadcast until December of 1983. He performed live between those dates, most notably on The Dubliners tour of Holland in late 83, which the Live In Carre album was recorded.

  • @Mr31tibetans
    @Mr31tibetans 10 років тому +109

    this song and this mans voice makes the hairs on my neck stand on end, awesome

    • @mullaneugene
      @mullaneugene 9 років тому +3

      Likewise Jeff! A truly unique voice and individual. So much character and feeling in every word sang

    • @Mr31tibetans
      @Mr31tibetans 9 років тому +1

      I was brought up on folk music I went to see them when their first hit "Seven drunken nights" came out and that was me hooked, in the 70's folk clubs popped up all over I even sang in a few myself but this was the group everyone tried to emulate without success, ahhh happy days!

    • @Mr31tibetans
      @Mr31tibetans 9 років тому +2

      Eugene Mullan I don't think this man sang a song that I didn't like as you said unique voice unique man unique group what a loss

    • @mullaneugene
      @mullaneugene 9 років тому

      jeff bird true true. A personal favourite is the ballad When I was A Bachelor/The Foggy Dew. Beautiful.

    • @Mr31tibetans
      @Mr31tibetans 9 років тому

      Eugene Mullan Good choice, I have too many favs to name them all but here are a few
      The nightingale, joe hill, rising of the moon,& maids when your young, oh and the afore mentioned night visiting song, I still have all their cd's and some of their early 33's somewhere in the house

  • @teddyoneills
    @teddyoneills 9 років тому +39

    " I must away now" I often wonder, when Luke sang these lines on this last performance, did he know he wouldn't be back! Best ballad and folk voice in the world bar none!

  • @Howson13
    @Howson13 5 років тому +9

    My grandfather is from Ireland and so my heart is deep into Irish music. Beautiful song.

  • @gordonshaw3645
    @gordonshaw3645 5 років тому +14

    a thing of rare beauty sung by a man of rare genius , peace be upon him.

  • @alozania
    @alozania 9 років тому +20

    How lucky heaven is to have such a beautiful voice in it's choir.

  • @escort402
    @escort402 10 років тому +64

    this would bring a tear to a glass eye

  • @bernardbrady1926
    @bernardbrady1926 2 роки тому +6

    There will never be another Luke Kelly a true legend RIP Luke

  • @draculasdaughter36
    @draculasdaughter36 3 роки тому +17

    I can't listen to this without crying 😢🙏

  • @somnificx
    @somnificx 9 років тому +83

    if (a big if) there is a heaven I want to sitting next to luke and listen to his voice forever, th

    • @frankkelch4553
      @frankkelch4553 8 років тому

      +bathtownship
      Or not.

    • @tarmonhill
      @tarmonhill 7 років тому +1

      there isnt. stop believing in daft nonsense.

    • @bjarnetoft7963
      @bjarnetoft7963 5 років тому +2

      Nadine Hennessy me toooo😘

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 роки тому +2

      @Never Unprepared Totaly agree with you. Sure He is in Heaven.

    • @jasonhendry8136
      @jasonhendry8136 4 роки тому +1

      There is a heaven, the more you keep yourself open to spirits and angels the more they let themselves be known. And those who don't believe? well they soon will do

  • @andrewkean4943
    @andrewkean4943 10 років тому +56

    Luke Kelly was a man we can all aspire to.. Free from prejudice or chains of any kind and with strength enough to see the things he believed in through. And "a wonderful clear singing voice" to boot.

    • @karmapeach
      @karmapeach 10 років тому +7

      and also a wonderful humanity.
      May he rest in glorious peace.

    • @malcolmboyce8197
      @malcolmboyce8197 10 років тому +7

      When on song, he was the finest ballad singer there ever was from Ireland.

    • @motorwaydrifter
      @motorwaydrifter 10 років тому +5

      Colm Boyce From anywhere. And that's from an Englishman.

    • @peterflynn7440
      @peterflynn7440 10 років тому +3

      Colm Boyce
      "when on song" when was he ever off song?

    • @andrewkean4943
      @andrewkean4943 9 років тому +1

      so long sine I posted this and still getting +1's on it. The man lives on.....

  • @miket3461
    @miket3461 4 роки тому +5

    I’m American and I’m a fan of Irish folk music. The Dubliners are without a doubt my favorite. This video says so much of the character of Luke and his friends next to him throughout this song and the years before. RIP Sir!

  • @renatocardamone9058
    @renatocardamone9058 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Luke Kelly for making my life better through the passion you had for your beautiful country and its wonderful people, and sharing that haunting and powerful voice from God.

  • @marynoden
    @marynoden 9 років тому +12

    What a wonderful man, such a voice and passion, I could listen to Luke and the Dubliners all day! 😢

  • @cliveharbutt2350
    @cliveharbutt2350 8 років тому +18

    one of the most amazing performances of an amazing song. Luke was a genius

  • @thedark2536
    @thedark2536 5 років тому +11

    Finally on his anniversary 2019 Luke Kelly gets the recognition he fully deserves. Two statues unveiled of Luke today. Better than that poxy bridge in Ballybough that was named after him. Atrue legend of Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @kefus66
    @kefus66 2 роки тому +16

    One of the most beautiful 3mins 34secs of sound ever made! 😢❤️

    • @sarahmulroy5855
      @sarahmulroy5855 2 роки тому +3

      Agreed

    • @kathrynlandry6863
      @kathrynlandry6863 2 роки тому +3

      I agree also. When I read the background of this appearance my heart broke. His voice and diction go straight to my soul. ☘️☘️💚💚🇺🇸

  • @francisoboyle
    @francisoboyle 7 років тому +21

    Ireland's finest singer bar none .The LEGEND that is LUKE KELLY

  • @johnnyphillips3521
    @johnnyphillips3521 9 років тому +21

    Watching a movie on TV just now and made me think of Luke Kelly. I haven't listened to any of his songs, but as a good old southern boy from South Carolina, USA, I really love these songs. The Dubliners are one of my favorites.

    • @johnnyphillips3521
      @johnnyphillips3521 9 років тому +3

      Thank you. Hope you enjoyed your stay in the USA.

    • @alvinmcmenemy
      @alvinmcmenemy 8 років тому +4

      +Johnny Phillips I grew up with this music in the 60,s . The good old days.

    • @diosantana2659
      @diosantana2659 5 років тому +1

      music of the people. folk music. similar to our country music

  • @keanenolan3163
    @keanenolan3163 3 роки тому +8

    Luke Kelly was a one in a million visitor to earth. And luckily he landed in Ireland. True hero ❤️🌎

  • @ivano4773
    @ivano4773 2 роки тому +6

    " I must away now i can no longer tarry .. " very prophetic and sad . Thanks for enriching our lives Luke and thank God your gift is forever with us.

  • @rocnoir4233
    @rocnoir4233 8 років тому +14

    I get a lump in my throat and a teary eye every time I watch this performance. It's a beautiful swansong.

  • @vallancesmillie5734
    @vallancesmillie5734 Рік тому +5

    Such a beautiful Scottish song ,sung by such a Irish legend ,God I love my celt connection.

  • @Peterburzenka
    @Peterburzenka 2 роки тому +6

    "It was been my last farewell" I´m always crying when I listening the last Luke´s song: it is magic. My heart is broken forever.

  • @patrickmacsweeney9727
    @patrickmacsweeney9727 4 роки тому +5

    RIP Luke, thank you for the inspiration and the ballads.
    Greatest balladeer that has ever lived, with superb diction.
    Sadly missed today, your anniversary, but never forgotten.

  • @dazzatron669
    @dazzatron669 8 років тому +43

    The great thing is that they are now immortalised on the Internet for future generations to come, l know I will be enlightening my children about the Dubliners this is real music performed and sung by real musicians , this is an amazing song sung by an amazing man what a legend rest in peace. X

  • @peterguilfoyle4950
    @peterguilfoyle4950 4 роки тому +29

    I listen to this song by Luke Kelly time and time again. He was without doubt a great performer. I get a lump in my throat every time I lsten to Luke singing it.

    • @Brokout
      @Brokout 3 роки тому

      Same, some powerful magic at work here, hard not to be deeply affected.

    • @michaelclarke250
      @michaelclarke250 3 роки тому +3

      I remember when he came to Derry I fell in love with the whole group as a young man. They stayed in the hotel beside st columns hall and asked me to get a very large carry out and take it to the hotel. Then insisted that I joined them after the concert. I didn't drink but this is a memory that will live with me until the day I die. I am now 75 years old and looking forward to seeing them again.

    • @kbstankowitz
      @kbstankowitz 3 роки тому

      @@michaelclarke250 when you get to meet them again, please tell them that I will come and would like a place close to them over there...

    • @ciaran6171
      @ciaran6171 2 роки тому

      This comment was made by my dad. I think it was his only UA-cam comment. He died last month, and we played this at his funeral. Thing is, it was only after we chose the songs that we discovered this comment. God rest his soul, and Luke's too. Amen.

  • @v8nialler294
    @v8nialler294 6 років тому +6

    The expression on their faces says more than the words of any song.. all legends never forgotten.

  • @simonnolan2063
    @simonnolan2063 3 роки тому +12

    This brings a tear to my eye seeing Luke’s last ever public appearance before he passed away. What a way to go. RIP Luke

  • @vza423
    @vza423 10 років тому +21

    30 years today this legend passed away. Nobody has come close since.

  • @bernardmurphy7387
    @bernardmurphy7387 8 років тому +10

    the best singer Ireland will ever have....best ever...may he rest in peace😊

  • @jamesey271975
    @jamesey271975 5 років тому +8

    The US had Johnny Cash and we had Luke Kelly. Both legends. I love at the very end you can barely hear Ronnie say "good man Luke". ♥️

  • @jueylewisandthebrews
    @jueylewisandthebrews Рік тому +7

    Rarely did you see the band not happy and jovial on stage during a performance, especially Barney. Their hearts were heavy, they knew the end was nigh for their beloved brother 😔