Yank here. This was our wedding dance song in 2001. Fast forward to 2022 and we were vacationing in Ireland and spending an evening in a Tipperary pub and out of nowhere the local musicians struck up this song. We were so caught off guard that I had to remind/convince my wife this was “our wedding song!” Lol. Needless to say, after reminding her, she granted me a dance. Just a lovely melody that forever holds a special moment for me and, hopefully, my wife. 😊
Until last month I'd never heard of Maurice Lennon. But then we had the unexpected great luck to hear him play last month in Brogan's Bar in Ennis, County Clare. His playing was nothing short of magical. Around midnight, after the music stopped, we spent some time talking with him and praised his music. He was such a humble man and appeared embarrassed with the compliments. It wasn't until we got back home to the states that we found out who he was. It was a night we'll never forget. Sláinte Maurice.
Michael S I met this man yesterday.I am a taxi driver and had the pleasure of transporting him around Dublin.He left a lasting impression on me as a human being.His musical ability is simply a bonus.An indelible mark left on my soul from this man.Thank you Maurice!!!!
Christina O'Shaughnessy Oh my yes. We just got to hear them again in Chicago recently. They are exquisite playing together--it's like each of them knows what the other is going to do, and everything they do is about the music. Absolutely amazing, beautiful stuff--always a great gift!
Thank you Maurice and all the bast to you for 2018 I hope it will be a better year for you . What a wonderful Christmas message you have posted here ,this is indeed an incredible performance and an amazing tune ,I could not wish for a nicer Christmas present than this . I totally agree with you that this is the best version of this tune that I have heard
Christina, maybe you were thinking of the cover of this on Natalie McMaster's album (The Collection). She's a Cape Breton fiddler. This has also been recorded by Cherish the Ladies and Scythian, among others. Maurice wrote it when he was about 19.
Christina O'Shaughnessy mbe11153 adressed this, above, but I wanted to reply directly in case you didn't see it because you weren't tagged. Yes, Natalie McMaster's, Cherish the Ladies, and Scythian have all recorded the tune. They all got it from Maurice, who wrote it when he was 19. If you want to check where Natalie got it from, go to her website, click on sheet music, and find the sheet music from "Fit as a Fiddle." There, you can see she credits Maurice Lennon as the composer. Cheers!
Yank here. This was our wedding dance song in 2001. Fast forward to 2022 and we were vacationing in Ireland and spending an evening in a Tipperary pub and out of nowhere the local musicians struck up this song. We were so caught off guard that I had to remind/convince my wife this was “our wedding song!” Lol.
Needless to say, after reminding her, she granted me a dance.
Just a lovely melody that forever holds a special moment for me and, hopefully, my wife. 😊
Until last month I'd never heard of Maurice Lennon. But then we had the unexpected great luck to hear him play last month in Brogan's Bar in Ennis, County Clare. His playing was nothing short of magical. Around midnight, after the music stopped, we spent some time talking with him and praised his music. He was such a humble man and appeared embarrassed with the compliments. It wasn't until we got back home to the states that we found out who he was. It was a night we'll never forget. Sláinte Maurice.
Michael S I met this man yesterday.I am a taxi driver and had the pleasure of transporting him around Dublin.He left a lasting impression on me as a human being.His musical ability is simply a bonus.An indelible mark left on my soul from this man.Thank you Maurice!!!!
Maurice Lennon is one of the very best!!!!! So love to hear him play......
Speaks to one’s heart and soul.
One can only applaud such a beautiful tune
So beautiful!!
What great emotion---a masterpiece.
Pure magic!
Such a beautiful song....
very, very moving.
R.I.P. Dennis. :(
Absolutely brilliant tune!!
Beautiful song!
And who better to accompany him than the extraordinarily talented guitar player, Dennis Cahill!
Christina O'Shaughnessy Oh my yes. We just got to hear them again in Chicago recently. They are exquisite playing together--it's like each of them knows what the other is going to do, and everything they do is about the music. Absolutely amazing, beautiful stuff--always a great gift!
Absutely gorgeous.
So beautiful!
Precioso!!!!
Just magic Maurice. Thanks for the chat and the recommendation on Monday night in Charlotte. Talk to you soon.
Amazing!!
Thank you Maurice and all the bast to you for 2018 I hope it will be a better year for you . What a wonderful Christmas message you have posted here ,this is indeed an incredible performance and an amazing tune ,I could not wish for a nicer Christmas present than this . I totally agree with you that this is the best version of this tune that I have heard
u have come a long way with this tune... amazing work
Go h'alainn ar fad Maurice! 🎶🦋☘️
Christina, maybe you were thinking of the cover of this on Natalie McMaster's album (The Collection). She's a Cape Breton fiddler. This has also been recorded by Cherish the Ladies and Scythian, among others. Maurice wrote it when he was about 19.
aux 1e minutes ,,,c' est le grand frisson !!! :- ))
💔😭💖
None better.
I thought this was a Cape Breton composition...
Christina O'Shaughnessy mbe11153 adressed this, above, but I wanted to reply directly in case you didn't see it because you weren't tagged. Yes, Natalie McMaster's, Cherish the Ladies, and Scythian have all recorded the tune. They all got it from Maurice, who wrote it when he was 19. If you want to check where Natalie got it from, go to her website, click on sheet music, and find the sheet music from "Fit as a Fiddle." There, you can see she credits Maurice Lennon as the composer. Cheers!
Thank you for clarifying this for me. It is a beautiful tune. daiv boveri
@@daivboveri On the youtube version of her recording, it says "traditional." I'm glad to know the true composer.
@@mssmssmssmss Yes, you can't post comments on the youtube version, or I'm sure someone would have corrected that by now.
Beautiful song!!