Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears by Brendan Graham
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2010
- Recorded for the release of Bow Triplets' 5th CD "Secret Signs" on 6. March 2010. This is a song written By Brendan Graham, about Ellis Island and Irish immigrants who sought a new life in America. Many million immigrants from many countries, including those from the north, were stationed on this island before they were cleared to enter the United States. The island has been called Isle of Tears by many from the song but contrary to common belief, the immigrants received dignified treatment and help to start their new lives in America. The Tears refer to the sadness conceived when thinking about the old home that would surely never be seen again. The song was featured at An Cór Ceilteach's 2003 November concert.
Brendan Wade, born in Wexford, Ireland, sings the lead vocals.
Backing vocals Heidi and Stef Sigfalk.
The best rendition I've found. The cadence is excellent, much better than the slow, tedious funeral dirge by others.
Gros bisous à tous les apprentis qui vont écoute ce son avant le bac ❤️❤️
To all the people that had to leave good bless ye all Ireland is still there god bless never forget tour roots whats every you situation 😘🇨🇮
Kinda interesting to hear about events that led to my existence. Thanks for leaving great grandparents.
Irelands finest voice, what a waste he wasn't discovered by a worldwide audience which he truly deserves
@ Seamus Hogan 5 years ? We Australians, whose forebears paid for their voyages and took on 3 - 4 months on the high seas, no certainty of survival. It's the sentiment of the song, not the quality of the voice.
when I first heard this song, it brought tears to my eyes.....it could have been written about my grandma, it so much reminded me of her being so young and alone, coming to Canada
Best version i have ever hear
This is brilliant.
I have a friend who performed this at my local folk song club recently.
I went home sobbing.
(Tears are good!)
I researched the song and the social history, and found this wonderful recording.
I still strive to retrieve my emotional continence.
Very many thanks for posting this.
Well done Brendan, great delivery,of a great song, you brought me back to that time, with,your tone and phrasing, great job,
For all my 60 year plastic paddyness, I only discovered Brendan's "Orphan Girl" a couple of years ago during the lockdowns. 7 of my 8 Great Grand Parents emigrated between 1848 and 1853. You can read 'til the cows come home but nothing brings it home like a song. Benedicere, Laudare, Praedicare Brendan
Love this song and was a bit cry before dawn fan. Absolutely fantastic version of the song
There's just nothing like incorporating the spirit of this song as visiting Ireland and Scotland, as I did last year. To realize numerous great grandparents made that perilous journey across the waves never to return to the land of their birth was more than poignant. I felt as if I had returned in their place.
Cette musique est si magnifique... Vous mettez tellement d'émotions dans cette chanson. Merci
On just beautiful! ❤️👏👏👏👏
its the version i first listen to when i want to hear this song. wonderful performance. made it their own.
Great singer and the violin accompaniment is just perfect.
Heard this song sung in a pub in Ireland in 2019... great song and story!
This is the prettiest version of this song I've heard.. simple and beautiful. Thank you :D
Beautiful song very good version too
Stunning, absolutely stunning and what a terrific audio and video production.
I Love that song! Very nicely done.
This is an beautiful song
The great Brendan Wade from Cry Before Dawn the best Irish band of the 80's and the Wild Swans with Mr Bell from the also excellent Zerra 1.
Simply outstanding.
Ireland Ireland together we will stand...shoulder to shoulder in the shield wall!
Absolutely brilliant song!!!
my favourite version too.
Lovely song.
Love this song
beautiful song. Makes me think of Outlander. History that never comes back
Beautiful song & vocals xx
I love this amazing Song
Glad to have found it via a song session in Wadebridge last night and the song was well presented too. Ellis is close to that statue.
Beautifully done
Beautiful ❣️
Wow fantastic version.Great voice.
Great lyrics and music. Thanks Brendan.
Nice! SLAINTE!!! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
This sounds great!
Yeeeees
Your so good at singing
AMAZING TRIO !!!!!
this is special
heartfelt beautiful
I think Brendan is from my home county.. Up Tipp! ❤️
Christine loves this song
how could anyone dislike this ?!
People who's ancestors didn't live through what ours did.. Or haven't a clue about their past.. ☹️
❤mighty brendan
Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears By Brendan G
Only 50 likes, the world is crazy
We r doing this song for choir
benetan hunkigarria. eskerrik asko.
This is a great recording. Where was it recorded?
Is there anywhere I can download this song please?
Seán Keane's version is amazing
Wesh
8d haha
You got the flow a bit wrong but ok.....