My Brother John Kelly from Waterford was buried in trent park London on 31st oct 2012 and Me and my other 3 brothers carried his coffin, along with his son and brother in law. I sang the candy store in the church and my eldest brother gave a few words, then the whole family sang the green fields of france just before we carried him out. and at the pub, the Blue Moon in Wood green we all sang for the entire duration. and I sang Peggy gordon more times that day then then I can remember R.I.P. John
I just discovered this song through the Malevolent podcast. I probably would have never heard this otherwise... I feel very fortunate. I hope everyone here is having a good day.
"Don’t you hear it? The voice in your head that tells you what’s right and… wrong." "Nah, lad. I told you already. I only hear music." "How?" " I hear the strings first. The heart of the orchestra. The violins. The cello. Without the heart, there’s no love. No beat." "And what song plays for you, Butcher?" "It’s always changing. But right now? It’s ‘Peggy Gordon’." "Is that what you were singing?" "Then the flutes are bringing in the melody. The playful, delicate eyes. You can see right into the soul. Oh, how they make me weep. Oh, and when the harp comes in! Oh. It’s as if it makes the world come alive in music, as its mother. And as the song swells, and the music builds, I can feel my heart race! I’m alive. And then the piano!" ----- "Well, lad. Looks like you’re saved by the bell." "What?" "Well, I’ve got good news and bad news. Your pal Danny Boy is over at Lenox, holding on for dear life. Stings to say out loud." "Daniel?" "Well, that’s the good news. The bad news is, there’s not going to be any time to celebrate." "Please" "Don’t make a lick of difference, lad. You’re done as well. Sit tight. And… if you want my honest advice? Rest up. Get a wink in. I know men like Larson. I don’t expect it’ll be a quick death. Well, it’s been a pleasure, lad, truly. The hunter is nothing without worthy prey. And you are worthy. Ta, lad!" "Leave him alone! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you! Don’t touch him! No! Come back here! Come back here! Don’t touch him!" "Once more, with feeling."
33 years later 2017 and not even the best singers of today can touch luke, his headstone merely says, luke kelly dubliner, of such talent nothing more needs to be said
I remember playing this under the carpet of stars laid out above my head in the utter isolation of Bell Gorge in Western Australia, I was drinking me some Bushmills by the campfire and feeling so small and insignificant in the far outback of that ancient prisoners island.
Was lucky enough to see The Dubliners live several times. This must be my absolute favourite - it always brings a tear to my eye. Luke had a sublime voice and he was taken far too soon. RIP Luke - you enriched so many lives.
I have an obsession with this song. My son, who is 2, insists on hearing this song every time we drive or are in a room with a computer... I guess we both know good music when we hear it.
luke could do no wrong. his voice and the passion he put in to every song was magical. what a sad loss when he was taken so young but how lucky are we to still have his music to listen to. a true irish gentleman
one of the first songs that I learned to sing 40 odd years ago and I love it just as much today that Luke Kelly had an amazing voice and it will remain in our hearts and memories forever. R.I.P. Luke hope your having a ball.
What a beautiful haunting song sung by a wonderful talented singer. Such a great loss to the world. Why don't we hear lovely, memorable melodies like this today?
Luke put so much emotion into all his songs that it resonated with all who have the pleasure of hearing his genius, we miss you Luke, Rest easy singing with the angels 😇 💙
This is the song of my youth, my Dad used to play this on the old vinyl record player when he'd had a few & dance around with my mother while she laughed heartily at his very (very) bad singing. The music lives on, and so does the memory
Always come back to this when I'm tired and low .... breaks my heart every time ... Therapy .... works for me after a few but one of the best songs ever composed and sung by the angels choice
I have not heard or thought of this song since i was a boy, and for some peculiar reason it came to my mind tonight, and i searched for it, and sure as fk, kelly o neill has it in the archive. God bless you.
and that there is why irish folk singing is the best in the world not just any folk singing but the irish folk singing because of this amazing singer, luke kelly
His gorgeous voice is so magical and enchanted!!! Listening his voice seems to be alive! What Power this Great Irish Man has! So most incredible!! He never die!!! His energy is his songs. Let's go to listen him!!!😘💖🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍☘☘☘hero from the Emerald Island!!!
I used to sing this in the bar when I used to go in the US Forces Ski Lodge in a town in Bavaria, 1975/6. ! A girl singer of the band in there at one time, learnt it from me.Great times!
You said a lot when you said he was "the best interpreter of them all." It was not by chance that Patrick Kavanagh told him he had a song for him to sing.Kavanagh knew he could trust Luke to deliver the words of his poetry into the medium of song when he gave him "Raglan Road." Frank Sinatra was also a great interpreter of the words of a song given to him.Totally different types of singers but they were both geniuses in their own respective spheres.Who knows they might be having a right old sing-song together on the other side !!Cheers! PS - Thank God John Sheahan is still around.
@@paulf7567Peggy Gordon is considered a Canadian folk song, although some suggest it was originally Scottish and went to North America, either way, it's not known who wrote it.
@@annedwards1900 I certainly wouldn’t disagree with you Ann, both magical, Roy’s softer, Luke’s version more bold. One day (depending on mood) Roy another day Luke..
All the previous comments I endorse. Luke and Ronnie were the very best folk singers that Ireland has and will ever produce. I love Ireland. the Irish and the Dubliners.
Ah. I wish I had the brain to describe how this and every Luke Kelly makes me feel - happy, sad, emotional, the whole lot. He is the best of the best and it is wonderful to know that really good singers will not record their version of Lukes songs out of respect for the best of all we have heard. RIP Luke, you will never be forgotten.
The Dubliners have always been one of my favourite groups and this one of my favourite tracks. Now, showing my ignorance, I did not know that Luke Kelly was the dominate voice I was hearing. But so glad I now know and will continue to enjoy his singing.
+54321Rambler Luke died young in his 40's, the Dubliners have had a few different front men since, none is as good as Luke Kelly, but they are good nonetheless.
Rip Michael Delaney. A true legend and this song will keep your spirit within me.. You sang this song so well Luke would have appreciated it.. Rest easy Dad ❤
Absolutely love this song. First heard it sung at a concert in Liberty Hall,Dublin in 1966 by Paddy Reilly (now of the Dubliners) ~~~ Dedicated to a lady in Belfast called Joyce ♥
My Da from Laoise died 5 years ago and i sang "My Old Man" at his funeral.. I meant every word of it,It's like the song was written from me about him,but he loved Luke Kelly along with the Dubliners and many more Irish artists, but your post brought it all back to me tonight, about how songs can in our minds Immortalise our nearest and dearest. For that i thank you!
This is my 3yr old daughter Aoibhs favourite song. At least 5000 of these views are hers. Most toddlers lift their parents phone and want to watch Peppa Pig or something. Aoibh clicks on this video every time and sings along. I'm OK with that 'screen time'.
Luke sang from his heart and from his soul. He rates up there among the best in my book. I saw him upstairs on a number 16A double decker bus in Dublin one night a few months before he died. I love a man, or woman, who sings their heart out. I will see you again in the next life Luke and hopefully you will let me sing a song or two with you.
I love Irish music comes from having an Irish granny the Dubs and the Clancy bros were my favs the old albums are more or less worn away but I have now got most on c.d. My wife was Irish and her father and I were bosom buddies many a bottle of whisky was tanned as we sat listening to all the old fav's his fav song was Carrickfergus he always comes to mind when I hear that old fav o his like Luke hes up there in heaven enjoying a wee song or two.
This reminds me of me old man when he was in drink. He loved to sing it. I remember enjoying me old father when he’d been at the whisky, he was a very happy drunk.
You can feel it in your very soul. It is the chord or force that connects us with our "Irishness". A pride beyond pride. An emotion there is no name for, except perhaps an understanding that we are part of something. That somewhere within us all there is thousands of years of Irish culture. Luke had it in his voice, Joyce in his words but we all have it somewhere.
My Brother John Kelly from Waterford was buried in trent park London on 31st oct 2012 and Me and my other 3 brothers carried his coffin, along with his son and brother in law. I sang the candy store in the church and my eldest brother gave a few words, then the whole family sang the green fields of france just before we carried him out. and at the pub, the Blue Moon in Wood green we all sang for the entire duration. and I sang Peggy gordon more times that day then then I can remember R.I.P. John
I just discovered this song through the Malevolent podcast. I probably would have never heard this otherwise... I feel very fortunate. I hope everyone here is having a good day.
Fellow Malevolent listener! 💛
malevolent mentioned!!
Same here!
"Don’t you hear it? The voice in your head that tells you what’s right and… wrong."
"Nah, lad. I told you already. I only hear music."
"How?"
" I hear the strings first. The heart of the orchestra. The violins. The cello. Without the heart, there’s no love. No beat."
"And what song plays for you, Butcher?"
"It’s always changing. But right now? It’s ‘Peggy Gordon’."
"Is that what you were singing?"
"Then the flutes are bringing in the melody. The playful, delicate eyes. You can see right into the soul. Oh, how they make me weep. Oh, and when the harp comes in! Oh. It’s as if it makes the world come alive in music, as its mother. And as the song swells, and the music builds, I can feel my heart race! I’m alive. And then the piano!"
-----
"Well, lad. Looks like you’re saved by the bell."
"What?"
"Well, I’ve got good news and bad news. Your pal Danny Boy is over at Lenox, holding on for dear life. Stings to say out loud."
"Daniel?"
"Well, that’s the good news. The bad news is, there’s not going to be any time to celebrate."
"Please"
"Don’t make a lick of difference, lad. You’re done as well. Sit tight. And… if you want my honest advice? Rest up. Get a wink in. I know men like Larson. I don’t expect it’ll be a quick death. Well, it’s been a pleasure, lad, truly. The hunter is nothing without worthy prey. And you are worthy. Ta, lad!"
"Leave him alone! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you! Don’t touch him! No! Come back here! Come back here! Don’t touch him!"
"Once more, with feeling."
I was looking for this song for so long omg I'm so glad I did
No one can ever replace Luke Kelly and I love this as its very special to me. ❤
yes no one can ❤
Me too, my mum used to sing it x
Spending the afternoon listening to Irish Music…Luke is the best!!☘️🍀Kenney/Murphy…100% Irish!!
33 years later 2017 and not even the best singers of today can touch luke, his headstone merely says, luke kelly dubliner, of such talent nothing more needs to be said
Check out robin hey
Watch "The Proposition"
It doesnt matter how often I listen to this, each and every time its Spellbinding.
Id like to do that myself.
@@dclarke9782 A good recommendation, thanks.
One Word, Luke Kelly the Best Irish Folk Singer, i love it
I remember playing this under the carpet of stars laid out above my head in the utter isolation of Bell Gorge in Western Australia, I was drinking me some Bushmills by the campfire and feeling so small and insignificant in the far outback of that ancient prisoners island.
Hello from WA. Such a beautiful place!
Seems to have turned to a prison island again 🤔
the soddin' kangaroo sh173 has a way doing that ... cool story doe bro'.
but it was home to thousands of people for thousands of years before the british made it a penal colony
@@DClean teh british lol
Was lucky enough to see The Dubliners live several times. This must be my absolute favourite - it always brings a tear to my eye. Luke had a sublime voice and he was taken far too soon. RIP Luke - you enriched so many lives.
Everytime I hear that voice.....somehow tears come in my eyes...
Me too. 😢😢😢
Eines der schönsten Lieder, die es gibt, gesungen von jemandem, der es richtig gut kann. Besser geht es nicht!
This is from a live concert from the Royal Albert Hall London in 1968. What a voice!
Luke kelly strong voice just like the Irish.
Stong people with lots of talents.
His music will never die as my children love his music.
Luke Kelly will never be forgotten. His clear, pure voice lives on, the voice of my young Irish upbringing. 💚
I have an obsession with this song. My son, who is 2, insists on hearing this song every time we drive or are in a room with a computer... I guess we both know good music when we hear it.
luke could do no wrong. his voice and the passion he put in to every song was magical. what a sad loss when he was taken so young but how lucky are we to still have his music to listen to. a true irish gentleman
one of the first songs that I learned to sing 40 odd years ago and I love it just as much today that Luke Kelly had an amazing voice and it will remain in our hearts and memories forever. R.I.P. Luke hope your having a ball.
What a beautiful haunting song sung by a wonderful talented singer. Such a great loss to the world. Why don't we hear lovely, memorable melodies like this today?
Luke put so much emotion into all his songs that it resonated with all who have the pleasure of hearing his genius, we miss you Luke, Rest easy singing with the angels 😇 💙
No man can sing that ballad quite like Luke, simply beautiful
I can
I knew this beautiful and romantic song. But never better in this interpretation by Luke. So amazing. I think his version is the best of the best.
Such a powerful percussive sound of the Banjo's of Luke and Barny. Magical.
This is the song of my youth, my Dad used to play this on the old vinyl record player when he'd had a few & dance around with my mother while she laughed heartily at his very (very) bad singing. The music lives on, and so does the memory
Thank you from the heart Kelly for posting these marvellous songs as sung an can only be sung by the great late Luke Kelly ! Indebted !
I love this version. The low beat in the background is brilliant it seems to compliment his fantastic voice.
Always come back to this when I'm tired and low .... breaks my heart every time ... Therapy .... works for me after a few but one of the best songs ever composed and sung by the angels choice
Good song
Absolutely perfect...and marvellous! A maestro at work.
@@donhowson8361 Beautiful song! Ever songs sung by Luke become most beautiful. Such Luke 's energy and power! Hear and hear... So amazing ...
I have not heard or thought of this song since i was a boy, and for some peculiar reason it came to my mind tonight, and i searched for it, and sure as fk, kelly o neill has it in the archive. God bless you.
Luke Kelly the greatest singer of all times RIP Luke we miss you
Love this song. Brings back so many memories of my parents playing it. What better person to sing it.
and that there is why irish folk singing is the best in the world not just any folk singing but the irish folk singing because of this amazing singer, luke kelly
without a doubt kiddo. Just the best.
True Luke was the BEST EVER but Peggy Gordon was a Scots song that came through Canada
Yep, just listen to the Corries version and then tell me the nationality of the song; who cares at the end of the day, just enjoy it .
Yes, and Scots culture is pretty much derived from Irish culture......what's your point? :)
now now.
So lucky to have so many recordings of him, such a brilliant singer. RIP Luke
I play it over and over cant get enough of it,
and it sounds even better when you have it loud on an mp3 player :)
This was the first Dubliner's song I learned by heart - many years ago. I have never tired of listening to them, but especially to Luke.
His gorgeous voice is so magical and enchanted!!! Listening his voice seems to be alive! What Power this Great Irish Man has! So most incredible!! He never die!!! His energy is his songs. Let's go to listen him!!!😘💖🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍☘☘☘hero from the Emerald Island!!!
I have loved this song for 50,year's and still love it.
Every Luke Kelly song ive tried on youtube has been in a class of its own he truly is a Great Singer of our time .
Absolutely brilliant Luke is amazing I love him more than any other singer ever just amazing I wish I could see him live just once
still the most amazing ballad singer no one comes close RIP Luke Kelly 2020
2021.....luke Kelly's still a legend.
I've sung this song many times for family and tried (but never managed) to sing this in the "Luke" style. His voice was so beautiful, miss you Luke.
I only saw Luke once, with the Dubliners more years ago than I care to remember. It was near the end for him. I will never forget it.
Luke was one of the best folk singers ever, A sad loss RIP.
The percussive sound of the banjo of Barnie and Luke is so unique and impressive, beautiful in facy.Luke lovely.
Simply no words... If you let, messes with your mind! Just GREAT!!!
It's truly amazing voice, I'm put in the best of moods listening to Mr. Kelly sing and then I go to my work in a great mood happy to my job.
hope he always does that for you..
So clear,so positive A beautiful rendition of this magic song.Just lovely. Luke sounding great.
Wow I love this song, brings back memories.
I used to sing this in the bar when I used to go in the US Forces Ski Lodge in a town in Bavaria, 1975/6. ! A girl singer of the band in there at one time, learnt it from me.Great times!
Luke sounding Magical and the percussive sound of Luke and Barney on Banjo adds to it so well.
Luke ,the genius, Wonderful voice, the best interpreter of them all. This is a masterpiece, RIP Luke & Sean & Ronnie & all the other great Dubs.
You said a lot when you said he was "the best interpreter of them all." It was not by chance that Patrick Kavanagh told him he had a song for him to sing.Kavanagh knew he could trust Luke to deliver the words of his poetry into the medium of song when he gave him "Raglan Road."
Frank Sinatra was also a great interpreter of the words of a song given to him.Totally different types of singers but they were both geniuses in their own respective spheres.Who knows they might be having a right old sing-song together on the other side !!Cheers!
PS - Thank God John Sheahan is still around.
@@joekavanagh8997 lovely words about two greats of the music world.
even this simple song has being put beyond good singers reach by the mere fact luke has sang it, damm you luke kelly for being so good.
Catherine Murphy of course. Did doesn't need to be said
No one can take what Luke Kelly gave to use with his lovely singing voice
Luke was simply the best. No one could sing this song like he can.
Legend
@@stephenbyrne791 such amazing he sang with a emotion. Absolutely gorgeous!! Luke will be the GREATEST FOLK SINGERS and a TRUE IRISH HERO.😚🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍☘☘☘
This is true in many ways. He seemed not to breathe from one line to the next.
Except for that Aussie fella who actually wrote the song.. x
@@paulf7567Peggy Gordon is considered a Canadian folk song, although some suggest it was originally Scottish and went to North America, either way, it's not known who wrote it.
This is an all time classic by Luke Kelly. Great upload ..........5 Stars !!
What a tremendous voice what a tremendous man, met him twice and he was great.
Oh Luke Kelly you are my darling! In his voice ever songs become most beautiful! Such his passion when he sang! Luke , you will be never die.
By far the best version of this lovely folk song.Luke the great.
+Teddyb1939 Roy Williamson's version is almost as good as this masterpiece,different but also lovely.
@@Teddyb1939 to me Roy Williamson's version was the best I've ever heard. Much as I loved Luke and The Dubliners.
@@annedwards1900 I certainly wouldn’t disagree with you Ann, both magical, Roy’s softer, Luke’s version more bold. One day (depending on mood) Roy another day Luke..
Never tire never get bored of listening to this , yes my nightly fix sheer clarity of voice as well as words
All the previous comments I endorse. Luke and Ronnie were the very best folk singers that Ireland has and will ever produce. I love Ireland. the Irish and the Dubliners.
Don't forget the magical Sean Cannon.
Paddy Reilly was brill as well don't forget him
gunner43 I like Paddy Reilly but Luke Kelly and Sean Cannon are in another class and so special.I cannot believe how magical this is,
My dad loved this song, played it at his funeral xx
this is the by far, the finest rendition of this fine song
Totally agree.
However, check out Malachi Cush and Deirdre Bonner singing it, definitely the second best version in my book.
Roy Williamson's version is also magical, softer voice , love both these great singers. Percussive banjo, brilliant.
Ah. I wish I had the brain to describe how this and every Luke Kelly makes me feel - happy, sad, emotional, the whole lot. He is the best of the best and it is wonderful to know that really good singers will not record their version of Lukes songs out of respect for the best of all we have heard. RIP Luke, you will never be forgotten.
same as that ❤
My 2 year old granddaughter sings it,so cute ,it's a family favorite as her great grandmother sang it as her patty piece ,nobody to touch Luke Kelly
The Dubliners have always been one of my favourite groups and this one of my favourite tracks.
Now, showing my ignorance, I did not know that Luke Kelly was the dominate voice I was hearing. But so glad I now know and will continue to enjoy his singing.
+54321Rambler Luke died young in his 40's, the Dubliners have had a few different front men since, none is as good as Luke Kelly, but they are good nonetheless.
absolutley beautiful song sung by a magical man with a magical voice
pure folk singing by the purest folk singer of all time
Agreed
Luke had the ability to make your hair stand on end, such was the emotion he put into every song he sang. One of a kind. Unique.
Kelly, thank you so much for all these Luke Kelly tracks. They are my favourite youtube subjects. I never tire of hearing Luke's beautiful voice.
Luke Kelly had an amazing talent. Just listen to the way he holds a note.
Legend
Yes, Great Tenors can do that...
There will never be anybody like him again. An absolute legend in my eyes
I have sung this song many times, just wish I could sing it like Luke did!
Rip Michael Delaney. A true legend and this song will keep your spirit within me.. You sang this song so well Luke would have appreciated it.. Rest easy Dad ❤
Luke Kelly sung every word so clearly and with full emotion. Irreplaceable.
The percussive sound of the Banjo is magical and so unusual. love it. Luke always brilliant a true great voice,
How many ways are there to give this song and Luke Kelly a thumbs up for this and so many other songs.
my son put me on to this man . what a voice . great stuff . great craic .
Maurice Toney gg
Absolutely love this song. First heard it sung at a concert in Liberty Hall,Dublin in 1966 by Paddy Reilly (now of the Dubliners) ~~~ Dedicated to a lady in Belfast called Joyce ♥
RIP Luke
My Da from Laoise died 5 years ago and i sang "My Old Man" at his funeral.. I meant every word of it,It's like the song was written from me about him,but he loved Luke Kelly along with the Dubliners and many more Irish artists, but your post brought it all back to me tonight, about how songs can in our minds Immortalise our nearest and dearest. For that i thank you!
Always leaves me in tears, but in a nice way. God bless ya Lukie
Definitely a bango-centric song. Love it! Thanks for posting, Kelly.
Just wow I've never heard him sing this 😢 amazing I mean that while I flick my bean tonight I'll add it to my legends playlist
a total legend anyone who's been in love and lost all can feel the pain in this song and no one can sing it like luke
This is my 3yr old daughter Aoibhs favourite song. At least 5000 of these views are hers. Most toddlers lift their parents phone and want to watch Peppa Pig or something. Aoibh clicks on this video every time and sings along. I'm OK with that 'screen time'.
That's too adorable! 💕
The power of his voice.
Happy 80th birthday luke kelly 💙
Luke sang from his heart and from his soul.
He rates up there among the best in my book.
I saw him upstairs on a number 16A double decker bus in Dublin one night a few months before he died. I love a man, or woman, who sings their heart out. I will see you again in the next life Luke and hopefully you will let me sing a song or two with you.
I love Irish music comes from having an Irish granny the Dubs and the Clancy bros were my favs the old albums are more or less worn away but I have now got most on c.d.
My wife was Irish and her father and I were bosom buddies many a bottle of whisky was tanned as we sat listening to all the old fav's his fav song was Carrickfergus he always comes to mind when I hear that old fav o his like Luke hes up there in heaven enjoying a wee song or two.
This reminds me of me old man when he was in drink. He loved to sing it. I remember enjoying me old father when he’d been at the whisky, he was a very happy drunk.
Luke Kelly a Voice for all, Long shall music Reign.
Sure Luke is the best of the best always. He touched deeply our hearts!
Ah Lukie, what a loss to us all, such a voice.
When ever I go back to Dublin it still feels like he is still there .
just found this track and like so many what a loss,so haunting so clear what loss but what a legacy he leaves us
This is Luke at his very best. Lovely lovely version ♣ ♪♫ ♣ ♥
I'm so in Love with this I can't deny it 😊
Still my favourite song. Still brings a tear tiy eyes.😂A happy one.❤❤❤
the picture, the voice, the song... good on ya Luke!!
Kellyoneill, your collection of the great Luke Kelly's work is fantastic,
I absolute love this song with The Dubliners,pity there is no live video of them singing it.
A 3 year old was singing this in my creche last week, had to look it up to learn the lyrics
Hes now 7
i have a little cry everytime i hear luke sing this song, god bless you luke,
Brings back memories of holidays of four lads touring lreland in the 1970 it was some searching names mick bovver pat and matey
I'm sure Lukie was an Angel re-incarnated, his voice is too fine to be a mere mortals!
You can feel it in your very soul. It is the chord or force that connects us with our "Irishness". A pride beyond pride. An emotion there is no name for, except perhaps an understanding that we are part of something. That somewhere within us all there is thousands of years of Irish culture. Luke had it in his voice, Joyce in his words but we all have it somewhere.
me granda used to sing dis every christmas when d sing song got going..fuckin love this song so much..Luke Kelly R.I.P