A Beautiful Irish Ballad called ‘The Town I left Behind’

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  • @ruthnash8486
    @ruthnash8486 Рік тому +4

    I guess the algorithm brought you to me it started when I looked up Ireland really wonderful music and I play a .little guitar too

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Ruth …keep playing that guitar..🎵🎼🎶🎸

    • @ruthnash8486
      @ruthnash8486 Рік тому +1

      @@davehaymusic you bet I will it's the one thing that's made a real difference in my life

  • @paulcunningham5644
    @paulcunningham5644 Рік тому +3

    My grandfather came from Offally . Will be going there this summers

  • @tommyfarrelly9401
    @tommyfarrelly9401 Рік тому +3

    A beutyful song & singer to match not to mention a beutyful town in Ireland

  • @mathew8
    @mathew8 Рік тому +2

    Great !!!

  • @jontom6775
    @jontom6775 Рік тому +1

    heart i tell ya. im a first nations adult, i was raised by irish, the Kelly's. i love this

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks Jon….all the best to you from Scotland…🎼🎶🎵😀

  • @holmfirthcomputers220
    @holmfirthcomputers220 Рік тому +4

    Lovely ;)

  • @hiltrudtalbot3656
    @hiltrudtalbot3656 Рік тому +1

    A very beautiful song and sung so beautifully.

  • @ottavva
    @ottavva Рік тому +2

    MAY ALL THE GOOD THINGS COME TO YOU ❤

  • @markduffield8110
    @markduffield8110 Рік тому +2

    Well done makes me long for the place of my birth

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Cheers Mark…these song’s really tug at the heartstrings…😀😀☘️💚

  • @a1music68
    @a1music68 Рік тому +4

    Just lovely *

  • @user-jo4rj5yw7q
    @user-jo4rj5yw7q Рік тому +11

    Beautiful song and performance... thanks from Germany

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks for listening

    • @dsharlor
      @dsharlor Рік тому +1

      I loved this - so moving so soothing!

  • @maryhenchy7942
    @maryhenchy7942 Рік тому +2

    I really loved this song....I live in Tullamore,Offaly x Thank you x❤

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks Mary….we will need to visit Offaly , and play some songs…🎼🎶💚

    • @maryhenchy7942
      @maryhenchy7942 Рік тому

      Will you let me know when you come my way xxxx

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      @@maryhenchy7942 will do……💚x

  • @misbeahave
    @misbeahave Рік тому +4

    I love this as I love all things Irish

  • @marybate8244
    @marybate8244 7 місяців тому

    Great rendition this song always brings tears to my eyes as both my parents came from Banagher, greetings from wales

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Mary, we do love this song…💚💚

  • @rickmatson2390
    @rickmatson2390 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful song and rendition..4th generation Canadian from Donegal stock!

  • @raygrout6437
    @raygrout6437 Рік тому +8

    i thought this was gonna be the town i love so well ,by the dubliners ,it was'nt but it's a lovely song ,well done both of you xx

  • @erich1394
    @erich1394 Рік тому +6

    You've got a voice that sounds a lot like a gentler Paddy Reilly!

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +1

      Thanks…Paddy has a great voice..🎵🎶☘️☘️

  • @johncarmelite6970
    @johncarmelite6970 Рік тому +1

    Soo sweet of u ❤

  • @darnick54
    @darnick54 Рік тому +12

    Fabulous rendition…….despite the bitter sweet words you’ve gladdened the heart of this old Scotsman. Thank you

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks Jim…awrabest…😀😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @johncarmelite6970
    @johncarmelite6970 4 роки тому +7

    Wow awesome Mr.dave 💕

  • @cappa_13
    @cappa_13 Рік тому +6

    A Great delivery of Johnny's lovely song which he dedicated to his late Brother who lived away in St Louis USA. Great Guitar playing and lovely voice. Many thanks.

  • @gerrymulligan8576
    @gerrymulligan8576 Рік тому +3

    First.time.i.heard.it.love.it

  • @MrJohnGroot
    @MrJohnGroot Рік тому +11

    Beautiful song. Sad, but it fits the times we're living in.

  • @philipbutler911
    @philipbutler911 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful song.... Beautifully sung........Johnny McEvoy pure genius

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      I love his songs and music…☘️☘️🎶🎼👏. Cheers..👍

    • @philipbutler911
      @philipbutler911 Рік тому +1

      @@davehaymusic The Ballad of Annie Frank is so real as if Johnny lived in her house. His songs are made for you !!!!

  • @stephenswistchew7720
    @stephenswistchew7720 2 роки тому +3

    Dorthy plays a lovely pilly nice song from baith o yoos brings tears to ma gless eye well done

  • @keralajoe
    @keralajoe Рік тому +1

    This was excellent and much appreciated.

  • @jackiem9298
    @jackiem9298 Рік тому +4

    Lovely!

  • @walkinghills
    @walkinghills Рік тому +1

    Beautifully sung.

  • @spywriter
    @spywriter Рік тому +1

    Love the Johnny McEvoy version

  • @EoghanOMurchu
    @EoghanOMurchu Рік тому

    Beautifully version xxx. Love from Co. Kerry Ireland

  • @ComeOnPeopleThink
    @ComeOnPeopleThink Рік тому +2

    what a great rendition...nice guitar work also..

  • @vikingblood0408
    @vikingblood0408 Рік тому +2

    Slainte!🍺

  • @tony59able
    @tony59able 3 роки тому +5

    Wonderful. Thank you very much.

  • @bobpendlebury3733
    @bobpendlebury3733 Рік тому +3

    Totally gorgeous...
    Bob, Hove, UK

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Cheers Bob…😁👍

    • @ccahill2322
      @ccahill2322 Рік тому

      bob pendlebury, Bob, is the Sussex Arms still in Hove?

  • @patrickhyde6125
    @patrickhyde6125 Рік тому +7

    Very warm and entertaining. Sung from the heart and literally from the hearth - nice warm atmosphere. Both voices were very nice and complimentary. An enjoyable moment.

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Patrick…😀☘️☘️

    • @patrickhyde6125
      @patrickhyde6125 Рік тому

      @@davehaymusic Cheers Davey! I didn'tmention in the first comment, but your guitar has a very nice deep resenant tone. It's a nice guitar.

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +2

      @@patrickhyde6125 it’s a baby Maton, mahogany…made in Australia ..sounds great through the PA system too…👍👍

    • @patrickhyde6125
      @patrickhyde6125 Рік тому +1

      @@davehaymusic It has a special sound. It is worth whatever you paid for it

  • @janefriel6895
    @janefriel6895 Рік тому +6

    Beautiful from one celt to another. ☘

  • @gerrywhite9266
    @gerrywhite9266 Рік тому

    just lovely xx

  • @billcoffey6921
    @billcoffey6921 Рік тому +1

    So tender and beautiful, a big thanks from Colorado, USA!

  • @ronm8948
    @ronm8948 Рік тому +3

    Love your song and so glad I found you!

  • @patrickbrady447
    @patrickbrady447 3 роки тому +14

    A great version fo a great song, makes me think of my home town in Ireland from here in West Australia.

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  3 роки тому

      Thanks Patrick…hope I rekindled some great memories…😀☘️🎼🎶🎵

  • @seancrowe8488
    @seancrowe8488 2 роки тому +5

    Superb

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  2 роки тому

      Cheers Sean….🙏☘️☘️☘️

  • @robbiedev2141
    @robbiedev2141 Рік тому +3

    Go raibh maith agat.
    A lovely song sang beautifully.

  • @mairead6154
    @mairead6154 3 роки тому +5

    What a beautiful rendition of very beautiful song. Thanks for sharing.

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  3 роки тому

      Thanks Mairead, it’s certainly a lesser known song…I love it’s story…❤️🍀🍀🍀

  • @iriselvis
    @iriselvis Рік тому +1

    Loved your song.

  • @hanslatzer
    @hanslatzer Рік тому +5

    I love the songs from Johnny Mc Evoy very well. Beautiful performed. Many greetings from Munich, Hans.

  • @TheRwalsh4
    @TheRwalsh4 2 роки тому +10

    Johnny wrote this song about his brother Tom. You did it justice. Great Job! Great voice and guitar work.

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your comments…I didn’t know it was about his brother, it’s a great song and we sing it all over…👍👍👍

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 Рік тому +6

    Beautiful song and performance... thanks from Australia 😀

  • @brendanconway7317
    @brendanconway7317 Рік тому +3

    Lovely song and well played and sung. Subscribed

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Cheers Brendan…☘️☘️🎶🎼🎵

  • @sabyegrp
    @sabyegrp 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you from Northern California. A lovely song and a sweet performance.

  • @johnjohnson9093
    @johnjohnson9093 Рік тому

    Pay attention kids. This is pretty good.

  • @colinkenny4005
    @colinkenny4005 Рік тому

    Brilliant 👌

  • @thomascassidy8347
    @thomascassidy8347 2 роки тому +12

    I absolutely adore this melancholic song and you guys made it beautiful,thank you xx

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words…😀😀😀

  • @jobro1511
    @jobro1511 Рік тому

    nice song

  • @peterwilliamson4296
    @peterwilliamson4296 Рік тому +5

    What a treat. Thanks so much to you both from New Zealand.

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks Peter..all the best from us in Scotland..😀😀

  • @gerardmcglinchey5779
    @gerardmcglinchey5779 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant Cead Mile afailte

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks Gerard..☘️☘️👍

    • @joebrowne9217
      @joebrowne9217 Рік тому

      Gerard....you may be Irish, but your Gaelic is shite! Slan go foil agus pogue mo thon!

  • @bernardbrady1926
    @bernardbrady1926 2 роки тому +4

    Lovely version of this song and a lovely guitar sound well done

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  2 роки тому

      Thanks for your comment…glad you enjoyed…😁😁

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 Рік тому +3

    Listened again & just love the words & guitar playing...could you please tell me the picking pattern you are using for this song...I play guitar fingerpicking & would like to learn that pattern... cheers from Australia 😀

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Robert..I have an unusual style, I use a pick and have my small finger which has a slightly longer fingernail working at the same time…👍👍

    • @robertdavis1255
      @robertdavis1255 Рік тому +1

      @@davehaymusic many thanks...I Travis pick so I wondered what order do you pick strings in 4/4 time ?? Cheers 😀

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +1

      @@robertdavis1255 hi Robert, I don’t really know what I do.. I don’t think about it anymore, it just comes one note after the other..😀😀

  • @secretlifeist
    @secretlifeist Рік тому +3

    Well done, a lovely cover of Johnny’s song 👏👏👏

  • @jbravo0173
    @jbravo0173 Рік тому +4

    This is absolutely phenomenal! Never heard this before . Thank you so much ! A happy st Patrick’s day to you both a couple years later 💚🍀

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Thanks for listening…😀🎼🎶☘️☘️💚

  • @jamesgary2723
    @jamesgary2723 Рік тому +1

    Your performance is beautiful, wish I could hear a studio recording of it. Thank you!

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words…we’ve never really recorded anything, we just prefer playing live..it’s on the to do list…..🎼🎶🎵😀😀

  • @raysmith9479
    @raysmith9479 Рік тому

    Love Johnny McEvoy, that song and especially your version of it. Beautifully sung ❤

  • @norfro72
    @norfro72 Рік тому +2

    what guitar is that? and Thanks From Norway

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Hi Marius, it’s a mahogany mini Maton, made in Australia, it’s a lovely wee guitar and has an amazing pickup system in it..👍😀

  • @rtennenhouse2001
    @rtennenhouse2001 Рік тому

    well done! Anyone have the chords and finger picking pattern for guitar?

    • @davehaymusic
      @davehaymusic  Рік тому

      Cheers Ron…it’s just G ,C and D chords…I use drop D tuning and you could pick the notes to suit your own style..
      There’s no rules in guitar playing..🎸🎼🎵👍😀

  • @oscarcorreia9742
    @oscarcorreia9742 Рік тому

    Every immigrant can relate to this song when they think of where they came from

  • @jofasable
    @jofasable Рік тому +1

    Banagher on the Shannon.
    looking like the WHO/Investors are changing the Demographics fast : (