Does it matter whether the song is Irish or American or whatever? As long as people are enjoying it thats all that matters, right? And everyone in this video is having a great time, and the atmosphere looks amazing!
Yes, it matters. People deserve credit for the songs they write, and people who are really into music want to know about the origin of a song. Music is more than having a good time. It is an art form, and good art sparks discussion.
darlincommitme I say, all that self-gratification crap sadly overshadowed the origins of playing music. To have fun, sing and dance, get drunk with your buds or fall in love or just get with a beautiful woman.
darlincommitme Who cares where Steve Earle was born? The spirit of the song is clearly Irish, and an homage to Ireland and traditional Irish music, as he obviously intended it. And in the age old tradition of folk music, as a song becomes anthemised, copyright and original credits become an irrelavance, creators and collaborators become increasingly vague and more spurious, but the SONG lives and evolves independant of the original source. Some would argue this is the epitomy of great art; to have a life and a legacy independent of its artist. Steve Earle may own the copyright, but the Irish now own the SONG as a symbol of patriotism and national identity. That one of his songs has been adopted and galvanised in an entire culture is surely a great tribute and probably source of personal pride for Mr. Earle as a songwriter.
The lads really need to cover this in a studio recording! My favorite Irish song is written by a Texan. Steve Earl recorded another song accompanied by none other than The Pogues...”Johnny Come Lately.”
William Gibbs , don’t get me wrong, I love the song. However it’s about an American drinking in Camden Town ( England ) Steve EarlE did a great job with Shane and the boys. Cheers
William Gibbs Until reading your comment, it had slipped my memory that Steve Earl was behind this great song. I knew it felt familiar after watching P.S. I Love You, but I couldn't quite place it. It all comes flooding back now. Thank you.
Steve Earle did write the song during a time when he was in a relationship with a girl from...Galway. He's a huge fan of Ireland, tours there often, and this is no doubt a tribute to his gal of the time.
From what I have heard (from both Steve and Sharon Shannon in interviews) there was no relationship. Sharon says there was a woman, but the woman was not interested in Steve. Earle did have a girlfriend back in Nashville at that time, though fidelity is no one of his virtues.
***** It was made by an Irish artist, song about an Irish girl in the county Galway and the music video was shot in Ireland. Therefore it makes it an Irish song :D
Without the songwriter, there ain't no song. Steve did a great job. But you've never heard "Galway Girl" sung until you've heard it live by Mundy with Sharon Shannon.
I'm sure all they meant was that it's quite clearly a song about Ireland, thus an "Irish song" . He didn't say "This song was written by Irish people" Chill.
irish song written by steve earle ...he wrote it so he could perform it with sharon shannon ...steve earle may not be irish but he wrote it about ireland ...so irish song :)
Well, I took a stroll on the old long walk Of a day-I-ay-I-ay I met a little girl and we stopped to talk Of a fine soft day-I-ay-I-ay And I ask you, friend, what's a fella to do ? 'Cause her hair was black and her eyes were blue And I knew right then I'd be takin' a whirl 'Round the Salthill Prom with a Galway girl We were halfway there when the rain came down Of a day-I-ay-I-ay She asked me up to her flat downtown Of a fine soft day-I-ay-I-ay And I ask you, friend, what's a fella to do? 'Cause her hair was black and her eyes were blue I took her hand and I gave her a twirl And I lost my heart to a Galway girl When I woke up I was all alone With a broken heart and a ticket home And I ask you now, tell me what would you do If her hair is black and her eyes were blue I've traveled around I've been all over this world Boys, I ain't never seen nothin' like a Galway girl
To be fair, Steve wrote with Irish instrumentation and recorded it with Irish musicians, so I am not sure your analogy works. Musically it is more Irish than country. But is is certainly American in terms of origin, and not a old Irish song as some folks seem to think.
Steve would be the first to say there is a connection between Gaelic and country music, but American country also has important elements of African American blues and Chicano music.
Ppl below me said what I felt after watching this. I watched their train ride across the US and to be honest there was an air of arrogance. There's no connection.
Probably because it's a concert, not you listening to it at home. Concerts are all about the crowd energy and singing along and dancing. They didn't play this live for the lucratvie youtube views.
Ohh I love what you're saying...I HATE when in a concert and people screaming their heads off, and not letting you enjoying the show!!! PEOPLE SHUT UP!!!!
+SoleDLS the artists love when there songs are sung back to them such as Billy joel Piano man, or any band and the encore song, some will ask sing along if know it.. i've seen acts interviewed that say it gets them all choked up and adrenaline rush all at once hearing 20k people in unison singing ti them.. maybe you should stick with DVDS....
+Dj dawn-Roxanne I get it that the artists loves to hear their fans singing along...and hey I've done that too....but it's annoying as fuck when you can only hear some girl or dude screaming their head off instead of the actual band....
***** This song is not Irish it was written by Steve Earle. Most Irish singers/bands have adopted it as it is about Galway. But I could care less who sings it as long as they do it justice.
TheMurder bythelakeband he wrote it when he was in Ireland dedicating it to a country that he loved visiting. may not have been written by an Irish man but it's about Irish culture mate
Something about this song makes all of us feel like the Galway Girl 🍀❤️
I have revisited this video after experiencing it in person nearly a decade ago and I can confirm it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.
such an epic gig, such great acts, crowd, vibe and what an ending!
Ahhhh I was there! :') Good memories! The atmosphere when they sang this was class! :)
me too
A day and night to remember. A fantastic ending to an amazing day. 40,000+ people singing along! The for posting.
Does it matter whether the song is Irish or American or whatever? As long as people are enjoying it thats all that matters, right? And everyone in this video is having a great time, and the atmosphere looks amazing!
Yes, it matters. People deserve credit for the songs they write, and people who are really into music want to know about the origin of a song. Music is more than having a good time. It is an art form, and good art sparks discussion.
darlincommitme I say, all that self-gratification crap sadly overshadowed the origins of playing music. To have fun, sing and dance, get drunk with your buds or fall in love or just get with a beautiful woman.
It is not about gratification - it is about art. And musicians have always cared about art as part of the fun.
.....That's what i said, except that its about art, which i guess is a boring motivation but a motivation nonetheless.
darlincommitme Who cares where Steve Earle was born? The spirit of the song is clearly Irish, and an homage to Ireland and traditional Irish music, as he obviously intended it. And in the age old tradition of folk music, as a song becomes anthemised, copyright and original credits become an irrelavance, creators and collaborators become increasingly vague and more spurious, but the SONG lives and evolves independant of the original source. Some would argue this is the epitomy of great art; to have a life and a legacy independent of its artist. Steve Earle may own the copyright, but the Irish now own the SONG as a symbol of patriotism and national identity. That one of his songs has been adopted and galvanised in an entire culture is surely a great tribute and probably source of personal pride for Mr. Earle as a songwriter.
This was AMAZING ! :O Wish it was this time last night again :(
The lads really need to cover this in a studio recording! My favorite Irish song is written by a Texan. Steve Earl recorded another song accompanied by none other than The Pogues...”Johnny Come Lately.”
William Gibbs , don’t get me wrong, I love the song. However it’s about an American drinking in Camden Town ( England ) Steve EarlE did a great job with Shane and the boys. Cheers
William Gibbs
Until reading your comment, it had slipped my memory that Steve Earl was behind this great song. I knew it felt familiar after watching P.S. I Love You, but I couldn't quite place it. It all comes flooding back now. Thank you.
so great, i also wish there was a better version, i'm grateful for whoever captured.
Steve Earle did write the song during a time when he was in a relationship with a girl from...Galway. He's a huge fan of Ireland, tours there often, and this is no doubt a tribute to his gal of the time.
From what I have heard (from both Steve and Sharon Shannon in interviews) there was no relationship. Sharon says there was a woman, but the woman was not interested in Steve. Earle did have a girlfriend back in Nashville at that time, though fidelity is no one of his virtues.
it is about sharon shannon. word.
Oh how I wish they would cover this on their album..
In my mind, music plus partying equals Ireland.
Its not just in your mind friend.
Don’t forget the Guinness, sir
so simple, Steve fell in love in Ireland and wrote this song...great song, good performers, including the Happy crowd...like i said it's simple
LOve it. Our band does this awesome, country, Irish, melody.
I love this song. It is The unofficial anthem of the Irish. With my Guinness in my raised hand, to Ireland and "Galway Girl!"
I love they called it a Irish song. More like a love letter to Ireland from Texas
hopefull Steve Earle knows what he unleashed on the popular folk singalong. Hope he has roylaties . Simple lyrics great to dance to.
If I could relive that day every day, I would
This was unbelievable!!!
My friends from Belgium were there!
*thx for posting this
***** It was made by an Irish artist, song about an Irish girl in the county Galway and the music video was shot in Ireland. Therefore it makes it an Irish song :D
Steve Earle is from Virgina....
LaurenMacMusic
Steve Earle is from Texas - just happened to be born in Virginia when his dad was in the Army.
How can you make such a statement with so much confidence yet you are so wrong!!! Learn your facts before before making yourself look uneducated!
steve was born in ireland and came to the states when he was 1 yrs old. little known fact. he says this in an early interview. ty
LOL, wrong. Born in Virginia, parents placed some Texas soil under the hospital bed but he's from Virginia.
What a day it was!
Without the songwriter, there ain't no song. Steve did a great job. But you've never heard "Galway Girl" sung until you've heard it live by Mundy with Sharon Shannon.
tomfairmusic Mundy can fuck off
Personally i like steve earls version way better
The version with Sharon Shannon is the best one ever!
Fantastic video :-) What a night, what an ending :-)
Episode is about a result of this week in the only thing I can think of
Aw what a fun song! Loved this. Also, blue pants dude was wasted... bet he's gonna be wondering where his tambourine went the next day!
This low key reminds me of that party in the Shire
Same. May we meet in that Shire in the sky 🍻
I'm sure all they meant was that it's quite clearly a song about Ireland, thus an "Irish song" . He didn't say "This song was written by Irish people" Chill.
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crap sound quality you say? this is why these things should be experienced live! you only live once, go to the gigs:)
irish song written by steve earle ...he wrote it so he could perform it with sharon shannon ...steve earle may not be irish but he wrote it about ireland ...so irish song :)
I fuckin miss concerts
Well, I took a stroll on the old long walk
Of a day-I-ay-I-ay
I met a little girl and we stopped to talk
Of a fine soft day-I-ay-I-ay
And I ask you, friend, what's a fella to do ?
'Cause her hair was black and her eyes were blue
And I knew right then I'd be takin' a whirl
'Round the Salthill Prom with a Galway girl
We were halfway there when the rain came down
Of a day-I-ay-I-ay
She asked me up to her flat downtown
Of a fine soft day-I-ay-I-ay
And I ask you, friend, what's a fella to do?
'Cause her hair was black and her eyes were blue
I took her hand and I gave her a twirl
And I lost my heart to a Galway girl
When I woke up I was all alone
With a broken heart and a ticket home
And I ask you now, tell me what would you do
If her hair is black and her eyes were blue
I've traveled around I've been all over this world
Boys, I ain't never seen nothin' like a Galway girl
best day of my life, you got a better spot than me
I woz there!! Awesome day.
Awesome!
Wish I could of been here!! Was meant to go but broke up with the other half a few days before! Wounded
Bill Bryan post It! I am looking for this song for my playlist!
Some folks are just green with envy at not being part of the proudest and most loved nation of people in the world. Ireland. I love thee. :-)
Great Irish song written by American Steve Earle about his days in Galway. Terrible performance but the crowd rescued it.
Alguem sabe informar a respeito De Monford&sons e blueglass final de agosto em dublin?
I thought the stage was going to collapse!
To be fair, Steve wrote with Irish instrumentation and recorded it with Irish musicians, so I am not sure your analogy works. Musically it is more Irish than country. But is is certainly American in terms of origin, and not a old Irish song as some folks seem to think.
The lack of enthusiasm terrifies me.
Lack of Enthusiasm? Hello? Did you hear the crowd? They were singing along! Next time listen closely!
lol Tom dressed as a referee in the background!!! Doesn't get funnier than that!! XD
Fab x
I thought they were American, but fair play to the lads, they had a lash at it!
Steve Earle original
shows how American country came from Ireland and Scotland
HanBaby82 Actually Steve Earle wrote this and sang it...hes American
Steve would be the first to say there is a connection between Gaelic and country music, but American country also has important elements of African American blues and Chicano music.
Ppl below me said what I felt after watching this. I watched their train ride across the US and to be honest there was an air of arrogance. There's no connection.
Steve Earl??
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Ok, the band is phenomenal, the song is amazing, the recording blows... operator error.
I PRAY THEY DID
Definitely needs a lot more Bass in the mix. 😜
Lance, you have a computer?? Steve earl... LMAO
Irish cultur is one of the best
Who bloody cares guys, love to all ❤❤
Does anyone know if they recorded a studio cover of Galway Girl or not?
No seriously...has anyone seen the vaccines?
I can't hear the music cause of all of the people :(
Great American song! :)
Your right! Steve Earle wrote this song. Last I heard the gentleman was a Texan!!! :)
Sure about a 1/4 of America thinks they are irish anyway
Hale Ceasar HAHAHA couldn't have said it better myself
Who's the girl on the violin?
very sad for this damn quality :-(
Alright, why is Frodo Baggins on the stage? . Beside the referee , it's Elijah Wood no doubt.
Where they supposed to be singing this song? I heard the tune alright but not a good cover tbh and I like the band
Mumford & Sons _/\_
sound is terrible
Aye, it's a shame because this was a great concert, but this video is unlistenable.
Yeah - I am really surprised he didn't credit Steve Earle. I would expect Marcus to know that it is Earle's song. Lowers my estimation of him.
was looking forward to hearing this... but the sound quality is sh$t
Galway is in Ireland lol o dear
For F*** sake, what do I hate this band. They have some sort of insest vibe over themselves. They find themselves a little bit to good.
John covertly
As usual the sound guy think loads of bass drum is the answer - sack him and hire me
crap sound
As Irish as grits and key lime pie.
Why the hell would you constantly turn your back to the public. Its to much forced positivity
i thoguht this guy was cool till Elon Musk came along
What an awful performance of a great song.
L
I've never understood why people sing along at concerts. People didn't pay to hear your obnoxious karaoke.
Probably because it's a concert, not you listening to it at home. Concerts are all about the crowd energy and singing along and dancing. They didn't play this live for the lucratvie youtube views.
Apparently you have never been to any pub in Ireland on a Friday night listening to a live band. This song ALWAYS gets a shake outta the crowd.
Ohh I love what you're saying...I HATE when in a concert and people screaming their heads off, and not letting you enjoying the show!!! PEOPLE SHUT UP!!!!
+SoleDLS the artists love when there songs are sung back to them such as Billy joel Piano man, or any band and the encore song, some will ask sing along if know it.. i've seen acts interviewed that say it gets them all choked up and adrenaline rush all at once hearing 20k people in unison singing ti them.. maybe you should stick with DVDS....
+Dj dawn-Roxanne I get it that the artists loves to hear their fans singing along...and hey I've done that too....but it's annoying as fuck when you can only hear some girl or dude screaming their head off instead of the actual band....
Sound is rubbish....
Not Irish!!
Ahh sure it was still right craic.
***** This song is not Irish it was written by Steve Earle. Most Irish singers/bands have adopted it as it is about Galway. But I could care less who sings it as long as they do it justice.
TheMurder bythelakeband he wrote it when he was in Ireland dedicating it to a country that he loved visiting. may not have been written by an Irish man but it's about Irish culture mate
77boaby chill
77boaby who cares. We like it coming from Irish girl
Love the song , terrible acoustics
this is a really weak showing for a good band covering a great song
What a fucking awful noise.
Where they supposed to be singing this song? I heard the tune alright but not a good cover tbh and I like the band