Luke Kelly wasn't singing when I met him. I worked in the A. B. Clery Unit of St. Laurence's Hospital (aka The Richmond) and I nursed him towards the end of his life. Over the decades I've nursed a lot of people with the type of brain tumour that he had but it's not because of his fame that he stands out in my memory. He was just plain brave and funny. He let nothing phase him and he made the best of a very bad deal. Simple as that. Luke Kelly is truly a legend! Thanks for posting this.
@@nolef7nu7 No he didn't you imbecile. Ciaran certainly did but Luke would have had that tumor whether he drank himself silly every night (he didn't by the way) or whether he was a sober as a judge.
I'm from Sweden. Have only listened to The Dubliners and Luke Kelly for a couple of years. Once heard, hard to forget, they went up to favourites real fast, especially that crazy Luke dude. Crazy and lovely. Makes me like Ireland.
How nice to hear from Nurse Halford of Luke's attitude as he approached death. God bless her for this kindly opinion of a man who was a genius in his thinking and singing with the voice of an angel, and who is missed so much. Thanks Aillish. Your comments mean so much!
Wow, I've heard this exact version so many times but never saw this video until just now. It's one of my favorites because not only is the song itself comical, but you can feel how much fun the boys are having with it. The few mistakes Luke makes lend such a human factor to it, and his ability to laugh at them himself is a testament to what kind of person he was. It's a beautiful thing, seeing Luke from back then with so much life in his eyes and passion in his voice..
My favorite video of Dubliners: The best line-up Ronnie doing his epic introduction Luke singing with his stone-cracking voice Kieran doing funny stuff ...
an absolute classic and a song that in my own irish eyes could be a flagship for irish musicians: clever, cheeky, hilarious and overall feckin brilliant!
Being born in London(with Irish Parents from Kerry,who Loved the Dubliners)My Mom always made a point of pi/up the Irish Papers from the Church&listened to "Radio Athlone"&other Irish show that was available. ..So all these elements allowed them to hold on2 some of their Culture,while having to live in a strange Land(My mum never trually Acclimatized)So listening to "The Dubliners"& "The Chieftian's was immensely important&Heartwarming and i would imagine this was the same for many Irish Immigrants living in the UK(which wasn't particularly welcoming to it's new arrivals)But many yrs have passed&and I now live in the States..And the thought just crossed my mind,that when u want to see live Music perform,u often have to pay too$$$..Now if u had to do that 2c the Boys play,u wouldn't have any issue at all&really would consider it a Privilege!
Ronnie started life as an apprentice in an electrical shop in Dunlaoghaire and then became a teacher of English in Spain, where he acquired and learned a guitar (flamenco) before returning to Ireland as a ballad singer and guitarist with the Dubliners. Guitars in Irish trad groups were rare in the 1960's. He brought it to the fore when he appeared on RTE in 1961. This ballad session programme got me involved in irish ballads and guitar playing at the ripe old age of 10. I haven't looked back since. God bless and keep Ronnie, Barnie, Luke, Ciaran and Shane. I won't include John ( the fiddler) who is still with us........
I heard the dubliners when I was a little boy. Then I didnt hear them in many years but when I heard them again I could hear that knew many of the songs. They are hard to forget.
what a man he was!!! that statue should have been erected years ago. they say not enough money but what about all these big names who paid tribute to him, i'm sure they would help. even a collection among the people. sure it wouldn't take long but i think it has been forgotten over the years. r.i.p. luke we will NEVER forget you
I'm loving watching all these videos on your channel, sadly only just now discovering these legends , particularly Mr Luke himself! What a charming lovely man, and so sad to lose him so young.
Can't wait to back into a Dublin pub for a good trad sesh. I know it's aimed at tourists but I love it. Love my city & can't wait to see it back to the bustling, hub of culture & music it is 💚
There was a prog on rte tv recently called LUKE! Plus the late Liam Clancy, singer of some great songs himself, read a poem called Luke. Thank you so mush for the great post of such great importance to all lovers of Folk Music!
I found this song only within the last few years, but the dubliners have been my favorite music group since the early 2000's. idk how this was never on any of the greatest hits albums I bought, or the other original albums. lol. I had to look up like every 5th word/reference luke said in this song. It's been one of my favorite for a couple years now though. It's great no matter what, but actually knowing what the hell he's talking about helps a lot.
Oh Heavens, mother had a Dubliner's album (yes the vinyl ones) and we as kids loved this one cuz we had an alsation dog called Monty and we thought it had to do with our dog!! LMAO
Well, if you've got a wing-o, Take her up to Ring-o Where the waxies sing-o all the day; If you've had your fill of porter, And you can't go any further Give your man the order: "Back to the Quay!" Chorus: And take her up to Monto, Monto, Monto Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo, To you! The dirty Duke of Gloucester, The dirty old impostor Took mot and lost her, up the Furry Glen. He first put on his bowler And he buttoned up his trousers, And he whistled for a growler and he says, "My man!" Take me up to Monto, Monto, Monto Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo, To you! You see the Dublin Fusiliers, The dirty old bamboozlers, De Wet'll get the childer, one, two, three. Marching from the Linen Hall There's one for every cannonball, And Vicky's going to send yis all, o'er the sea. But first go up to Monto, Monto, Monto Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo, To you! (Extra Verse not in the Luke Kelly Collection!) When Carey told on Skin-the-goat, O'Donnell caught him on the boat He wished he'd never been afloat, the filthy skite. It wasn't very sensible To tell on the Invincibles They stood up for their principles, day and night. And they all went up to Monto, Monto, Monto Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo, To you! Now when the Tsar of Russia And the King of Prussia Landed in the Phoenix Park in a big balloon, They asked the police band To play "The Wearin' of the Green" But the buggers in the depot didn't know the tune. So they both went up to Monto, Monto, Monto Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo, To you! The Queen she came to call on us, She wanted to see all of us I'm glad she didn't fall on us, she's eighteen stone. "Mister Me Lord Mayor," says she, "Is this all you've got to show me?" "Why, no ma'am there's some more to see, Pog mo thoin!" And he took her up Monto, Monto, Monto Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo, To you More lyrics www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/luke_kelly/monto_take_her_up_to_monto-lyrics-1152746.html#ixzz3iGlQZSmY
I love this song and version brilliant:) my nana and me ma use to sing this song and it brings back great memories when I was younger rip nana and ma I love ye
even in the supposed good times of recent years.. we still hadnt a penny.. and we are still happy and enjoy this sweet life full of rougues and musicians a new era is here and people are coming back to our level. luke may be gone so is ronnie but a new breed of irish players are coming!!! ya just have to look for them!! love life now!!
Kepakiano Stíofán I don't think the Dubliners were as good without Luke - Luke made them, as you said he was irreplaceable and I don't listen/watch the performances after Luke passed on as nobody has Lukes energy or pzazz, i'm not saying they're not good singers/musicians, they just haven't "got it" RIP Luke xxxx and the other members who have passed on of course
Sally Andrews Luke gave the Dubliners that fire and life. Like you said, the performances after Luke passed, just didnt have that flare he put into them. Wish i could meet him but im only 17 :(
Luke Kelly wasn't singing when I met him. I worked in the A. B. Clery Unit of St. Laurence's Hospital (aka The Richmond) and I nursed him towards the end of his life. Over the decades I've nursed a lot of people with the type of brain tumour that he had but it's not because of his fame that he stands out in my memory. He was just plain brave and funny. He let nothing phase him and he made the best of a very bad deal. Simple as that. Luke Kelly is truly a legend! Thanks for posting this.
I thought he died in the mercy hospital am I wrong
Am i right that You’re meaning that He died with great dignity?
prolly because he did it to himself
Thank you for taking care of our treasure, when he most needed it.
@@nolef7nu7 No he didn't you imbecile. Ciaran certainly did but Luke would have had that tumor whether he drank himself silly every night (he didn't by the way) or whether he was a sober as a judge.
Luke’s acting made the performance so much more entertaining ❤ something only Luke himself could so
I'm from Sweden. Have only listened to The Dubliners and Luke Kelly for a couple of years. Once heard, hard to forget, they went up to favourites real fast, especially that crazy Luke dude. Crazy and lovely. Makes me like Ireland.
How nice to hear from Nurse Halford of Luke's attitude as he approached death. God bless her for this kindly opinion of a man who was a genius in his thinking and singing with the voice of an angel, and who is missed so much. Thanks Aillish. Your comments mean so much!
Wow, I've heard this exact version so many times but never saw this video until just now. It's one of my favorites because not only is the song itself comical, but you can feel how much fun the boys are having with it. The few mistakes Luke makes lend such a human factor to it, and his ability to laugh at them himself is a testament to what kind of person he was.
It's a beautiful thing, seeing Luke from back then with so much life in his eyes and passion in his voice..
There’s a history of Dublin in that one sing! Thanks Luke. You were legend in your own time!
put a luke kelly statue up in dublin ffs
Not in Dublin, should be a statue the SIZE of dublin!
A statue of Luke should be raised in every county on the island Marc with a hape of them goin up all over Dublin!
He's getting one in January😌
Finally getting one... about time!!!
They’re finally putting one up, 30tg of January I think
How can anyone not love Ronnie Drew . What a man he was .
in the 70s as a english born rebel of the irish blood i had my own band called THE MONTO.god bless my heros THE DUBLINERS.ALL OF UM.
Kgmg
Luke Kelly is amazing!! Loved these songs growing up and love them even more now that I know the meaning of them!!
Makes me so proud to be Irish :)
There shouldn't be a dislike option on all Dubliner and Luke Kelly videos!
that's a true statement
shawntulk84 there should be 2 buttons on Luke Kelly performances, like and really like. End of
shawntulk84 absolutely!
My favorite video of Dubliners:
The best line-up
Ronnie doing his epic introduction
Luke singing with his stone-cracking voice
Kieran doing funny stuff ...
Greetings of Poland very nice music
Thank you 🇮🇪🍀💚
Fantastic. My favourite Luke Kelly performance. Absolute legend.
an absolute classic and a song that in my own irish eyes could be a flagship for irish musicians: clever, cheeky, hilarious and overall feckin brilliant!
Being born in London(with Irish Parents from Kerry,who Loved the Dubliners)My Mom always made a point of pi/up the Irish Papers from the Church&listened to "Radio Athlone"&other Irish show that was available.
..So all these elements allowed them to hold on2 some of their Culture,while having to live in a strange Land(My mum never trually Acclimatized)So listening to "The Dubliners"& "The Chieftian's was immensely important&Heartwarming and i would imagine this was the same for many Irish Immigrants living in the UK(which wasn't particularly welcoming to it's new arrivals)But many yrs have passed&and I now live in the States..And the thought just crossed my mind,that when u want to see live Music perform,u often have to pay too$$$..Now if u had to do that 2c the Boys play,u wouldn't have any issue at all&really would consider it a Privilege!
I like how Ronnie does the intro at the start, if anyone was to narrate my life it would be ronnie
Richie Hanley. Morgan Freeman only got the part in the shawshank redemption film because Ronnie was too busy that week!!
ua-cam.com/video/Txiv61s7eyw/v-deo.html Ronnie does the best intro
Ronnie started life as an apprentice in an electrical shop in Dunlaoghaire and then became a teacher of English in Spain, where he acquired and learned a guitar (flamenco) before returning to Ireland as a ballad singer and guitarist with the Dubliners. Guitars in Irish trad groups were rare in the 1960's. He brought it to the fore when he appeared on RTE in 1961. This ballad session programme got me involved in irish ballads and guitar playing at the ripe old age of 10. I haven't looked back since. God bless and keep Ronnie, Barnie, Luke, Ciaran and Shane. I won't include John ( the fiddler) who is still with us........
@@jgdooley2003 Shane? U mean Sean
He was brilliant. They all were.
Such stunning and gorgeous legend! Our dearest Luke Kelly!!! Listen his very ironic and interesting tune
Many greetings Lady Peters
Love Luke's voice.
Luke looked so happy
I've heard of Luke Kelly over here in México. Greetings
absolutely brilliant and his eyes are unreal
Brenda Conroy he has a definite twinkle in them :o)
I love hearing Luke's laugh!
Luke kelly legend irelands number one..who listening in 2021 👍
Thank you from Greece.
Love that song, always reminds me on my way to work when I was living Dublin. Bloody Brilliant.
I heard the dubliners when I was a little boy. Then I didnt hear them in many years but when I heard them again I could hear that knew many of the songs. They are hard to forget.
reminds me of being a wee boy and listening to my dads music cassettes with him
This is necessary viewing for all irish people.
what a man he was!!! that statue should have been erected years ago. they say not enough money but what about all these big names who paid tribute to him, i'm sure they would help. even a collection among the people. sure it wouldn't take long but i think it has been forgotten over the years. r.i.p. luke we will NEVER forget you
maria farrugia-harrison There should be a kickstarter opened for this. I would gladly donate money for it.
Revert1989 a "just giving" page could be opened for it
Sally Andrews ive never heard of that one but it must be the same as a kickstarter project i think
Those beards are magnificent.
LOL
RIP Ronnie, I'm sure you'll have a great ol session with Luke now...
Two true Dublin icons. They don't make them like them anymore.
ah lads. It's a bitter sweet joy watching what can never happen again.
These guys are FOLK MUSIC LEGENDS!
John Ward No Legends Full Stop!
True
I'm loving watching all these videos on your channel, sadly only just now discovering these legends , particularly Mr Luke himself! What a charming lovely man, and so sad to lose him so young.
Every Time Luke Starts To Sing Magic Happens!🤗🧔🎙️🎼🎵🎶🇮🇪
It's 2020 and i still love this
I saw this on RTE the other day and it just stayed with me. I had to find it. Such a great song from the Dubliners.
Can't wait to back into a Dublin pub for a good trad sesh. I know it's aimed at tourists but I love it. Love my city & can't wait to see it back to the bustling, hub of culture & music it is 💚
happy st pats day .luke you were and are the best.thank you for all gave and still give usrip the great luke kelly
So pleasing to see Luke smile when singing in his merry way. Always puts a smile on my face.
Lovely intro and performance.
There was a prog on rte tv recently called LUKE! Plus the late Liam Clancy, singer of some great songs himself, read a poem called Luke. Thank you so mush for the great post of such great importance to all lovers of Folk Music!
i love luke's face when he comes on :D
I LOVE this song always gets people up! :)
I found this song only within the last few years, but the dubliners have been my favorite music group since the early 2000's. idk how this was never on any of the greatest hits albums I bought, or the other original albums. lol. I had to look up like every 5th word/reference luke said in this song. It's been one of my favorite for a couple years now though. It's great no matter what, but actually knowing what the hell he's talking about helps a lot.
"is that all you got to show to me? No there's more to see, Pog mo Thoin!" my favourite part!
Absolute legend. Only Lukey could get away with that shirt and tie combo. What a man
Still listening 2019
It's 15.21 10th October 2019 bring me up to monto
Always listening his magical songs.
Luke was a genius! as we're the rest of the Dubliners xxx
The best musical video on you tube, up the Dubs!!!!!!!
i have to say a huge "thanx' to kellyoneil for all the songs of Luke :)
Luke really in a mood for laughter.
This is gold 👌
my 2 year ole nephew loves singing the chorus! :)
Luke Kelly what a voice and person! Also, Ronnie Drew is the greatest anecdotalist since Jesus Christ.
Legends!!
Oh Heavens, mother had a Dubliner's album (yes the vinyl ones) and we as kids loved this one cuz we had an alsation dog called Monty and we thought it had to do with our dog!! LMAO
ever had the feeling he was drunk lol the best verson of this by far
R.I.P. luke and ronnie true irish legends
Well, if you've got a wing-o,
Take her up to Ring-o
Where the waxies sing-o all the day;
If you've had your fill of porter,
And you can't go any further
Give your man the order: "Back to the Quay!"
Chorus:
And take her up to Monto, Monto, Monto
Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo,
To you!
The dirty Duke of Gloucester,
The dirty old impostor
Took mot and lost her, up the Furry Glen.
He first put on his bowler
And he buttoned up his trousers,
And he whistled for a growler and he says, "My man!"
Take me up to Monto, Monto, Monto
Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo,
To you!
You see the Dublin Fusiliers,
The dirty old bamboozlers,
De Wet'll get the childer, one, two, three.
Marching from the Linen Hall
There's one for every cannonball,
And Vicky's going to send yis all, o'er the sea.
But first go up to Monto, Monto, Monto
Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo,
To you!
(Extra Verse not in the Luke Kelly Collection!)
When Carey told on Skin-the-goat,
O'Donnell caught him on the boat
He wished he'd never been afloat, the filthy skite.
It wasn't very sensible
To tell on the Invincibles
They stood up for their principles, day and night.
And they all went up to Monto, Monto, Monto
Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo,
To you!
Now when the Tsar of Russia
And the King of Prussia
Landed in the Phoenix Park in a big balloon,
They asked the police band
To play "The Wearin' of the Green"
But the buggers in the depot didn't know the tune.
So they both went up to Monto, Monto, Monto
Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo,
To you!
The Queen she came to call on us,
She wanted to see all of us
I'm glad she didn't fall on us, she's eighteen stone.
"Mister Me Lord Mayor," says she,
"Is this all you've got to show me?"
"Why, no ma'am there's some more to see, Pog mo thoin!"
And he took her up Monto, Monto, Monto
Take her up to Monto, lan-ge- roo,
To you
More lyrics www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/luke_kelly/monto_take_her_up_to_monto-lyrics-1152746.html#ixzz3iGlQZSmY
Its 'buckshot foster' in this version.
He will be always be with is through his music. Never got to meet him but I feel like I know him and I just love his music
"I'm glad she didn't fall on us, she's 18 stone!"
Luke Kelly! I adore you! ya lunatic! xxx
Luke Kelly a great man, singer and a legend in irish eyes.
I love that big cheeky smile Luke comes on with, you know hes gonna say or do somethin funny
Brilliant assessment of dear Luke! Soo correct! Gorgeous person!
i really like luke kelly so does me kids,i seen him when i was 3 then he died
My day just got better after listening to this
well played for posting this up ... me friend larry is from monto and he will love it when i show him this
luke kelly legend
I love this song and version brilliant:) my nana and me ma use to sing this song and it brings back great memories when I was younger rip nana and ma I love ye
one of my favourite irish ballads
RIP Ronnie i know you and Luke are entertaining everyone up in haven such great singers ye's both are
It is impossible to hear that song and not smile 😂 final line "Liathroidi to you"....gaelic.....balls to you
even in the supposed good times of recent years.. we still hadnt a penny.. and we are still happy and enjoy this sweet life full of rougues and musicians a new era is here and people are coming back to our level. luke may be gone so is ronnie but a new breed of irish players are coming!!! ya just have to look for them!! love life now!!
I love how he slipped "balls" in there at the end....I guess in England it wouldn't matter.
lukes shirt&tie combo takes me back quite a few christmases
laughing so hard :L
Me favorite song
Thank you for uploading
I was in Dublin between the 8th and 11th august and I heard a great singer in Cassidys bar, and he sang this song, it was hilarious, got to go again.
it's one of the funny tunes from Luke, love it...
l have to thank you honestly and personaly for posting all these videos, as they are the only source of the greatest music to grace my ears
How'd I get here? Now I'll be listening to Luke for the next 4 hours on UA-cam.
best song by farrrr
This be Luke as happy as can be. I love this.
luke kelly what a legend !
Love the monto
The best line Dubliners Line up. Luke was the business.
Dead 40 years today rip luke ❤
fantastic luke
agreed so much
luke kelly. what a voice
What legends 🙌 👏
Luke's still irreplaceable...
Kepakiano Stíofán One does not simply replace Luke Kelly.
Kepakiano Stíofán I don't think the Dubliners were as good without Luke - Luke made them, as you said he was irreplaceable and I don't listen/watch the performances after Luke passed on as nobody has Lukes energy or pzazz, i'm not saying they're not good singers/musicians, they just haven't "got it" RIP Luke xxxx and the other members who have passed on of course
Sally Andrews Luke gave the Dubliners that fire and life. Like you said, the performances after Luke passed, just didnt have that flare he put into them. Wish i could meet him but im only 17 :(
@@alexhickey5633 agree with you...I am 19 and non-Irish and love Luke Kelly
Absolutely I agree with you .He is irreplaceable.
Me favorite band, me favorite song, me favorite video!
how we miss them. legends
A requirement to be a member of The Dubliners - Have an awesome beard.
Brilliant , love it , Yup the Dubs
This song is always great to hear after a completely f$*@#% up day
There's a town in Queensland Australia called Monto!😉🇦🇺
The best video on UA-cam! Thank you so much!
it sad 2 see them go 1 by 1 but the dubliners will live 4ever!!