Brilliant he sings nearly as good as me. I love Brendan for his comedy but he is a great singer too and had great pleasure in hearing him sing I'll Take you Home again Kathleen in the Forum Waterford and on his videos/dvds. James your friend
Went to motorbike show at the mansion house in the early eighties, Brendan was the guest of honor. He told story of a guy out on his bike going up the gears , there must have 10 gears up and 12 gears down . Still laugh to myself anytime I hear his name mentioned, thanks Brendan R I P.
wonderful entertainer, beautiful voice , much underrated singer, he is a very talented comedian. My son met him some years back when he was only 10 and Brendan Grace was so kind to him, a total gentleman in every way.Really enjoyed this, The Dutchman is another wonderful one by him.
Absolutely great! Anne Murray also sings this -- what a great opportunity for a duet. Great song, great performance and great pleasure to listen. Thanks,
Newfoundland...........boy , is He adrift . The song for the Mira was written by Allister McGillivary while spending some time at Tic Butlers bungalow which is located on the Mira River , Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
Definately Cape Breton, NS. This song by Allister MacGillivray refers to the Mira which is the longest river in Nova Scotia. The Marion Bridge is about mid-way between the river's source in Grand Mira and it's discharge point at Mira Gut (from Wickipedia). I am not Canadian, but I love this wonderful song, and have spent many wonderful days in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton island in particular. Nova Scotia should get credit for this one. Rick
Thanks for correctly crediting Nova Scotia's Allister MacGillivray with this song. You are also correct that the Mira is a river in NS - but at 30-some miles, it's far from being the province's longest. Also, the song's reference isn't so much to "the" Marion bridge, but to the little village of Marion Bridge, which the songwriter says is worth ten of the world's big cities.
Two verses, one starting "And o'er the ashes the stories are told" and one "Out on the Mira, the people are kind". Search for it online, the songwriter is Allister MacGillivray.
Superb performer! The likes of you, Terry O' Grady, shouldn't be allowed to critic such a talented performer. So what if he got the location wrong! Don't get your knickers in a twist! Be grateful he sang the song so beautifully and accusing the man of drinking before the show could land your ass in court! He is and always had been an utter gentleman and professional entertainer which is more than I can say about being a professional jerk.
hi great guy and performer. . . thanks ibjuezrrie whoever you are young fellow if your still with us , i was just asking that question , i thought it was a old seaside place p burke manchester.
I don't know who this Brendan Grace character is but he's got his geography all screwed up. The Mira is not in Newfoundland. It's on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Go south out of Sydney along highway 327 about 18 km till you reach Marion Bridge. The Mira River is just south of Marion Bridge.
He skipped a couple of verses... But not a bad version. The song has been covered many times, usually overwrought and overproduced. It's a folk song from an area with fishermen and coalminers. It should be sung by a weathered guy with a guitar, not a choir and a phony electronic orchestra.
ireland is ridicolous in its prices what 3.40 euros for a packet of biscuits 2.40 e 4 a can of beer ha its only 90p here for the basic one , superb singer brendan love video though.
Show some respect for your audience. At least get the location right and the Key right. Nice try at covering that up! I cannot believe that you actually taped that fiasco and had the nerve to SELL it. I suppose you thought "they're all thick anyway". A little more respect for your audience, Brendan. A word of advice; leave the booze 'til after the show; be a bit more professional.
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Brendan will never die ❤ ❤❤
Swayed shoes, one swayed to the left, one to the right...quick witted Dub...we miss him...RIP Brendan +++
Xbeautiful song, beautifully sung.R.I.P dear Brendan x🌟⭐️💐☘️☘️
Brilliant he sings nearly as good as me.
I love Brendan for his comedy but he is a great singer too and had great pleasure in hearing him sing I'll Take you Home again Kathleen in the Forum Waterford and on his videos/dvds.
James your friend
R.I.P. Dear Brendan. Fabulous talent, sadly missed x💔💔💔💔
Went to motorbike show at the mansion house in the early eighties, Brendan was the guest of honor. He told story of a guy out on his bike going up the gears , there must have 10 gears up and 12 gears down . Still laugh to myself anytime I hear his name mentioned, thanks Brendan R I P.
Rest in peace brendan grace
Born: April 1st, 1951
Died: July 11th, 2019
First time I,ve listened to Brendan Grace, he,s got a really good voice and great humour, love the song, thanks Machree.
I was at the Cliffs Of Moher and I bought a tape of Brendan Grace "Grace Before and After" I wet myself laughing.
RIP Brendan great singer
wonderful entertainer, beautiful voice , much underrated singer, he is a very talented comedian. My son met him some years back when he was only 10 and Brendan Grace was so kind to him, a total gentleman in every way.Really enjoyed this, The Dutchman is another wonderful one by him.
I first saw him in the club and hotel up in Coolock North County Dublin. I can't remember the name of the place. Oh gosh I'm getting old.
A gent I am proud to have known
Absolutely great! Anne Murray also sings this -- what a great opportunity for a duet. Great song, great performance and great pleasure to listen. Thanks,
Cape Breton, Brendan. Beautiful song.
Newfoundland...........boy , is He adrift . The song for the Mira was written by Allister McGillivary while spending some time at Tic Butlers bungalow which is located on the Mira River , Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
But he more than makes up for it with his delightful voice!
Magically done..warts and all
Please post more Brendan Grace
go-way!Brendan knows well where it is as do i! good olud craic keep it up..
Definately Cape Breton, NS.
This song by Allister MacGillivray refers to the Mira which is the longest river in Nova Scotia. The Marion Bridge is about mid-way between the river's source in Grand Mira and it's discharge point at Mira Gut (from Wickipedia). I am not Canadian, but I love this wonderful song, and have spent many wonderful days in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton island in particular. Nova Scotia should get credit for this one.
Rick
Thanks for correctly crediting Nova Scotia's Allister MacGillivray with this song. You are also correct that the Mira is a river in NS - but at 30-some miles, it's far from being the province's longest. Also, the song's reference isn't so much to "the" Marion bridge, but to the little village of Marion Bridge, which the songwriter says is worth ten of the world's big cities.
Two verses, one starting "And o'er the ashes the stories are told" and one "Out on the Mira, the people are kind". Search for it online, the songwriter is Allister MacGillivray.
Marion Bridge is on the Mira river and it is in Cape Breton Island !
aww ya the Mira is in CAPE BRETON YUP!!!!
The song is about the Mira River in Nova Scotia NOT Newfoundland
SOCIABLE *clinks glass* kiss the cod outlanders. Song for the Mira is my fave so hush you hooligans
I love how he says NFLD, and hes been there lol.. ah people that lie. I live 10 minutes from the mira. ( yes we call it the mira lol
its in Nova Scotia genious!
"Genius"
OMG--He sounds like John Denver.
It's in Cape Breton, Nova Svotia not Newfoundland.
Superb performer! The likes of you, Terry O' Grady, shouldn't be allowed to critic such a talented performer. So what if he got the location wrong! Don't get your knickers in a twist! Be grateful he sang the song so beautifully and accusing the man of drinking before the show could land your ass in court! He is and always had been an utter gentleman and professional entertainer which is more than I can say about being a professional jerk.
best version of this song - especially the one on the various album "Green Velvet - Sixteen Ballads of Peace and Love"
hi great guy and performer. . . thanks ibjuezrrie whoever you are young fellow if your still with us , i was just asking that question , i thought it was a old seaside place p burke manchester.
It's not in Newfoundland it's in Cape Breton
find the recording of the barley corn singing this every bit as good
what happen to the other verse that begins, " out on the Myra the people are kind.... etc"
Other wise this is great.
Have a listen to a guy called Matt Minglewood singing this .. fantastic..
this is great. if you like it, check out stan rogers' music too
Funny!
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I don't know who this Brendan Grace character is but he's got his geography all screwed up. The Mira is not in Newfoundland. It's on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Go south out of Sydney along highway 327 about 18 km till you reach Marion Bridge. The Mira River is just south of Marion Bridge.
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He skipped a couple of verses... But not a bad version. The song has been covered many times, usually overwrought and overproduced. It's a folk song from an area with fishermen and coalminers. It should be sung by a weathered guy with a guitar, not a choir and a phony electronic orchestra.
ireland is ridicolous in its prices what 3.40 euros for a packet of biscuits 2.40 e 4 a can of beer ha its only 90p here for the basic one , superb singer brendan love video though.
Show some respect for your audience. At least get the location right and the Key right. Nice try at covering that up! I cannot believe that you actually taped that fiasco and had the nerve to SELL it. I suppose you thought "they're all thick anyway". A little more respect for your audience, Brendan. A word of advice; leave the booze 'til after the show; be a bit more professional.
Terry O'Grady
Leave home alone. If today’s Irish country fellows could sing like Brendan’ we would have a better music industry.