The Town I Loved So Well - Luke Kelly & The Dubliners

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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2020
  • The Dubliners In Concert (Belgium) - 1974

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  • @frisbeetarian34
    @frisbeetarian34 Рік тому +57

    Anyone that attended this performance lived a better life than 99.9% of us.

    • @user-ub5qp8sq1w
      @user-ub5qp8sq1w Рік тому +3

      You have no idea what any of these individuals have been through

    • @FPSIreland2
      @FPSIreland2 Рік тому +6

      @@user-ub5qp8sq1w yes we do. They got to hear our Luke live when he was still with us. I second the original comment.

    • @davidharkin8554
      @davidharkin8554 Рік тому +1

      @@user-ub5qp8sq1w erm...... missing the point much?

    • @brownwarrior6867
      @brownwarrior6867 Рік тому

      @@user-ub5qp8sq1w We know they sat through this performance.
      That evidently flew right over your head.

    • @user-ub5qp8sq1w
      @user-ub5qp8sq1w Рік тому

      @@brownwarrior6867 brown warrior. What a name..like the back door do ya

  • @lacopaco8737
    @lacopaco8737 2 роки тому +102

    I'm Czech and I love Irish and Celtic music Luke and Shane MacGowan are immortal

    • @davidharkin8554
      @davidharkin8554 Рік тому +3

      Putting on spancil hill right now. Thanks m8. I'm irish.

    • @paulmellon7598
      @paulmellon7598 Рік тому +3

      Huge number of European and especially Czech bands influenced by Scots/Irish and Bluegrass musicians. A joy to listen to ...

    • @user-if6hf7ky1t
      @user-if6hf7ky1t 11 місяців тому +3

      Celt music is very raw and truthful….my father and mother were immigrants to England, from Ireland. I was born here I. 1962, and spoke English easyish….but my parents were Gaelic…. Discrimination was hard for my parents, but they worked hard and the English people welcomed them with open arms. English people are honest with immigrants so long as you are honest and want to fit in….you must work hard like they do and not expect no favours. Don’t take the piss and they will respect you…

    • @whoisjohnwick
      @whoisjohnwick 9 місяців тому +2

      that is beautiful man, i love these type of comments they make me feel such love to think you can find the beauty in our music. Music is truly beyond comprehension in what it provides

    • @charliebrownie4158
      @charliebrownie4158 9 місяців тому +1

      My thanks will always be towards the Czech government after WW2 for their aid to Israel after an embargo against Israel was set up that nobody was allowed to sell Israel arms to protect themselves from the onslaught 1947. That conflict, as can be seen today hasn't ended. As an Irishman said all of the Earth belongs to Ireland but Israel is Ireland's heart and soul.

  • @cianmartin5645
    @cianmartin5645 10 місяців тому +35

    Over here in Kyoto Japan... Just back from an Irish bar watching the rugby. Nothing you want more when your a 1000 miles from home than then the rasp of old Luke ringing in your ears 💪🇮🇪

  • @alansimpson596
    @alansimpson596 Рік тому +49

    This song was written by Phil Coulter who lived a short distance from where I grew up. He is five years older than me but I remember he passed our house daily on his way to St Columb's College. Consequently, the words of the song mean so much to me. I regard it as the best song ever written.

    • @vistasphodiwala6694
      @vistasphodiwala6694 6 місяців тому +9

      At this exact moment, this song speaks to me for what's happening in Gaza.

    • @chrisgorman3917
      @chrisgorman3917 4 місяці тому

      The power of great art. @@vistasphodiwala6694

    • @utaemme7723
      @utaemme7723 2 місяці тому +1

      I played fiddle in a german i f band with desmond sheehan,he was an excellent singer and teacher.he loved luke.both r.i.p.

    • @sharonm1990
      @sharonm1990 2 місяці тому +1

      This is what is happening in our beautiful country now.. how can the gardai turn on their own? My heart is broken, for a few bob 🥲🥲

    • @Jacqueline-ec6zh
      @Jacqueline-ec6zh 21 день тому

      @@vistasphodiwala6694 And the seventh october ? Is it nothing ?

  • @Revert1989
    @Revert1989 6 місяців тому +22

    As a dutch person who loves Irish culture and music, this man is the voice of Ireland, Love Ronnie Drew too but Luke kelly was something Special.

    • @BrianClonmel
      @BrianClonmel 4 дні тому

      Luke the minstrel boy had THE HONOUR to see him a few times often you could hear a pin drop when the MASTER was performing. Wish you well in Holland ❣️❣️

  • @coldkiller6328
    @coldkiller6328 3 роки тому +98

    RIP Luke Kelly

    • @wmeemw994
      @wmeemw994 3 роки тому +6

      All of these men except John Sheehan & Sean Cannon have passed now.
      Only the recent additions into the last iteration (prior to 2o1o?) and now form the tribute band Dublin Legends.
      Great music is left but only their music & our memories of them remain - they are at Fiddler’s Green.

    • @mcstabba
      @mcstabba 2 роки тому +8

      @@wmeemw994 Indeed RIP to Barney McKenna, Ronnie Drew, Ciaran Bourke, Eamonn Campell, Bob Lynch, Luke Kelly, Jim McCann.

  • @chrisgorman3917
    @chrisgorman3917 4 місяці тому +12

    Makes me think of my father who died during the Covid lockdowns. this is healing.

  • @aliciarobertson4979
    @aliciarobertson4979 2 роки тому +72

    The late Luke Kelly was singer with a great voice who gave performances filled with passion. Thanks to him and The Dubliners for the music from a Scottish fan.

  • @pieterisp
    @pieterisp 2 роки тому +21

    Don't we all have a "town" that is painted with sadness and tarnished memories.

    • @sturlamolden
      @sturlamolden Рік тому

      Possibly not like his memories of Derry during the Troubles.

  • @ninamenard8944
    @ninamenard8944 Рік тому +58

    What a voice !!! Unforgettable Luke Kelly....he surely left his mark on this earth.

  • @jefffoster8903
    @jefffoster8903 2 роки тому +78

    This song always hits me right in the chest. It is just an amazing and moving song.

    • @annecaro.3956
      @annecaro.3956 5 місяців тому

      Same here ! My heart is ponding so hard that it wants to tear up my chest

  • @trixzitailz4151
    @trixzitailz4151 Рік тому +21

    Luke Kelly was a one of a kind orignal. You won't see his kind again. He was one of the best.

  • @lorrivaughn9066
    @lorrivaughn9066 3 роки тому +84

    I can hear the passion in his voice of experience. 🥲🇮🇪

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 2 роки тому +10

      Luke had the unique ability to put emotion into every word he sang. This is a sad strained song and from the begining you can hear both of those things in his voice. I wish i was alive to see the man. Met a few lads who heard him in concerts and in sessions. From what i can gather, the recordings dont do him justice. Passion for this music was something Luke was just able to put across to the listener. I doubt we will ever see another like him

    • @lauramartin5579
      @lauramartin5579 2 роки тому +8

      @@alexhickey5633 No. They broke the mold after making the wonderful Luke. Sends shivers down my spine 😔

  • @chenzenzo
    @chenzenzo 2 роки тому +124

    Luke kelly just had that voice they pulled the truth out of thin air.
    He could sing a light through all the darkness and bring all Ireland together, even it only for a few minutes. When you hear Luke or Ronnie, you're hearing the best and worst of boundless Irish hearts shouting and screaming and finding their place in your heart.

  • @totenr1tus
    @totenr1tus Місяць тому +4

    As a 30 years old russian guy who'd never been to Derry, I can surely say, that even without living through it all this song in Kelly's rendition made me ugly cry so many times.

  • @kylecribbon2532
    @kylecribbon2532 Рік тому +93

    Powerful voice. I cry every time I hear this song because of how accurate it is to the events that took place and the slaughter of Irish men woman and children. R.I.P Luke you were and always will be a legend

  • @Mac2104988
    @Mac2104988 Рік тому +27

    I know this song is practically a Phil Coulter's memory of Derry, but it really transcends all borders and everyone can in one way or the other relate to it. That is why this song will always be relevant and "modern" even though it is already about half a century old. Well done mr. Coulter and well done Luke. If it wasnt't for Luke I don't know if it would generate that kind of "notoriety" and fame. R.i.p. Luke, you are one of the greatest ever.

  • @randolphscott3361
    @randolphscott3361 2 роки тому +29

    I know he didn’t write it but Luke Kelly owns this song.

    • @chulainn32
      @chulainn32 2 роки тому +7

      Absolutely...like every song he sang! This, Scorn, Raglan Road etc etc......he has the definitive version of anything he touched. What a talent...what a man...

  • @atthewhiskey
    @atthewhiskey 10 місяців тому +15

    Not sure if anyone else noticed the tears running down Luke and John Sheahans faces. Pure passion.

    • @Bob-iv9hr
      @Bob-iv9hr 8 місяців тому

      It's sweat mate

  • @vallancesmillie5734
    @vallancesmillie5734 3 роки тому +50

    God what a voice ,great man and song

  • @dublife9913
    @dublife9913 2 роки тому +11

    An ex girlfriend introduced me to the dubliners and now I can't stop listening to them and she was 4rm westmeath lol.....absolutely brilliant

  • @billnevill1988
    @billnevill1988 2 роки тому +68

    Met him and got to know him in 1967! Unbelievable friend he became. Wonderful person!

    • @davidharkin8554
      @davidharkin8554 Рік тому

      Proper jealous boss.

    • @Simp_Zone
      @Simp_Zone 4 місяці тому

      Wow I'd love to have met and had a pint with Luke. Absolute legend

  • @danehowells
    @danehowells 3 роки тому +28

    There simply never has, nor ever will be a better singer

  • @MrKenthepainter
    @MrKenthepainter 4 місяці тому +18

    I've been following Lukes songs for 16 years after seeing an Irish girl sing a couple in Tenerife . Luke is probably the most passionate singer I have ever seen , just awesome and I will never ever stop listening to his songs !!

    • @senorlaverg6667
      @senorlaverg6667 4 місяці тому +1

      One of the few that I would rather watch live than listen to a studio recording. He’s just so into it.

  • @vitaliymalakhov7962
    @vitaliymalakhov7962 Рік тому +10

    I hope that in another, normal reality, Luke Kelly gets everything he deserves

  • @kaseybarrett2541
    @kaseybarrett2541 2 роки тому +36

    What a tune I'm 21 always knew about these never listened till the passing of my grandad who was from the liberties in Dublin he passed away and my dad kept listened to this song and my god the words are amazing what a song what a band wanted to comment on the live version as there's no official video to this song but wow

    • @TheDublinersOfficial
      @TheDublinersOfficial  2 роки тому +13

      Hi Kasey. Always nice to see new people discovering The Dubliners. Thanks for watching.

    • @kaseybarrett2541
      @kaseybarrett2541 2 роки тому +7

      @@TheDublinersOfficial thank you for the great music

    • @billyb6001
      @billyb6001 2 роки тому +4

      I found out about these guys at 19 or so. Ya. they are great. Love Luke.

    • @paulgilraine3127
      @paulgilraine3127 2 роки тому +5

      Luke Kelly was a friend of my farthers in the late 60s and Early 70s my farther was a bar man in Ireland and in London. My self I never knew him but I've loved his songs from when I was a young boy but never truly understood his songs until I got a lot older so to me his music only got better and still gets me, it's fantastic at your age of 21 that in this day and age you love his music it shows me how fantastic and brilliant the man's music and voice was .

    • @kaseybarrett2541
      @kaseybarrett2541 11 місяців тому

      @@paulgilraine3127what part of London my grandad moved to south east London for work

  • @shteviemac8310
    @shteviemac8310 2 роки тому +41

    Never fails to bring a tear, legend 🙏

  • @swordsaw
    @swordsaw 6 місяців тому +3

    Singing along with Luke is like singing with God. No matter how my skill might increase with the years he always gently reminds me I'm just a man.

  • @mikeyates7931
    @mikeyates7931 Рік тому +13

    I'm a Proud Irish American Man - from the country here in Maryland , and when I see how they've "cityfied" my old home town , this song rings in my heart

  • @theprocess1993
    @theprocess1993 3 місяці тому +6

    Absolutely wonderful. One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

    • @alwilson3204
      @alwilson3204 2 місяці тому

      Indeed, I have to say, no song ever moved me like this one.

  • @seanh4841
    @seanh4841 2 роки тому +11

    I finally got to say to my 82 year old mother when discussing family history the line that's what lost is lost and gone forever, I've been waiting such a long time to say that line.

  • @georgeduncan2928
    @georgeduncan2928 6 місяців тому +4

    This is Luke at his very best just brilliant we miss you but still have your music

  • @joshuafuchs180
    @joshuafuchs180 Рік тому +11

    One of the best songs I've ever heard Luke Kelly was absolutely brilliant

  • @planetofthegael
    @planetofthegael Місяць тому +1

    This brings tears to my eyes. My granddads favourite song as he was a proud Derry man. RIP granda Tommy I’ll miss you. You’re in gods hands xx

  • @jackheslin5237
    @jackheslin5237 4 місяці тому +5

    Powerful and yet beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @maryrooney2003
    @maryrooney2003 2 роки тому +12

    This is the man who sings this song in a way that just makes me think of how just beautiful a song this is ….. 🙏

  • @substitute70
    @substitute70 2 роки тому +23

    Beautiful song sung so well

  • @Seatditsch
    @Seatditsch 6 місяців тому +2

    so powerfull... so sad....

  • @Sasso-pf1mo
    @Sasso-pf1mo 2 місяці тому +4

    From a miniture liittle County years behind our counterparts, we've produced some of the greatest artistry known to mankind. From James Joyce and Bram Stoker to U2 and the Dubliners . Wan the Irish 🇮🇪

  • @tsunami6082
    @tsunami6082 4 місяці тому +4

    My first musical love was The Dubliners. I would have been around 4 when I played their tapes over and over. I knew them as the orange (Polydor) tapes then. Unfortunately, Luke Died when I was 12. I can't think of a group I would rather see live - if only I could travel back in time.

  • @KillerSLM
    @KillerSLM Рік тому +9

    So much passion, power and such a voice. Luke Kelly was one in a lifetime of a person.

  • @hansvangelder
    @hansvangelder 2 роки тому +20

    A great singer and a great man!

  • @OHNEINZEBUNKER
    @OHNEINZEBUNKER 3 роки тому +16

    R.I.P luke kelly :(

  • @jazmulzer4710
    @jazmulzer4710 2 роки тому +10

    A great voice, man and person. So proud to have known you. A gentle man.

  • @hansspiekermann5159
    @hansspiekermann5159 3 місяці тому +2

    These days Gaza is on my mind. when I listen. The scale is different, however, of "...how a town could be brought to its knees."

  • @joaoribeirofilho6893
    @joaoribeirofilho6893 3 роки тому +12

    I LOVE THEM, I LUV IRELAND

  • @stevensavoury7148
    @stevensavoury7148 2 роки тому +11

    Raw passion .. Chills you to the bone

  • @freemindthinkerezrapound5071
    @freemindthinkerezrapound5071 2 роки тому +22

    Incredible rendition,This song moved Luke and in particular this performance of it at 2.50 Luke was either sweating or crying under his right eye and I had noticed earlier his body movements showed a lot of adrenaline or emotion in the way he moved , answers on a postcard

    • @moos5221
      @moos5221 2 роки тому +8

      you can see that they are sweating heavily in every concert. this was for a tv recording in belgium (in front of a terrible, terrible audience), so the lights for tv gave them some extra sweats. i think (but of course could be mistaken) he was in an angry mood, trying to get the audience to clap along for a few songs before this one and the audience only followed for a few seconds (they seemed to be rather the opera viewers then irish folk). he closed the gig by saying "i hope you enjoyed it as much as we did" and i'm sure that was quite ironical. but i assume he was just in the right mood for this song, passion mixed with some anger and frustration. incredible performance as always from them and him. he had so much more to give, shame he passed away so early. :-/

    • @DUBsmokerIRE
      @DUBsmokerIRE 2 роки тому +5

      It's a tear as u can see at 2.42 2.43 the tear glistens in the tear duct before falling from.the middle of his eye what a fucking Irish legend 💙💙💙💙🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

    • @heytombanjo6195
      @heytombanjo6195 Рік тому +1

      Great catch. 🍀

  • @nigelhamilton815
    @nigelhamilton815 Рік тому +5

    Wonderful song with luke Kelly emotion. Fantastic!

  • @Kelhair
    @Kelhair 8 місяців тому +2

    Lukey The Legend. Never to be forgotten.

  • @patriciayonkman4991
    @patriciayonkman4991 Місяць тому

    The Best! Thank You I listen to this song all the time.

  • @jojokeavy2835
    @jojokeavy2835 3 дні тому

    Rip dad x 💚 🎧 🎶 the town I loved so well 🎶

  • @robertmitchell1417
    @robertmitchell1417 3 роки тому +17

    Amazing song

  • @benpearson49
    @benpearson49 Місяць тому

    Haunting, simply haunting

  • @phennigan
    @phennigan 7 місяців тому +1

    His range is just phenomenal. What a singer, perfection.

  • @vallancesmillie5734
    @vallancesmillie5734 Рік тому +2

    Still loving , this song and this man

  • @Shipwreckt
    @Shipwreckt Рік тому +4

    rip luke kelly you are an inspiration to me

  • @jimfell7147
    @jimfell7147 4 місяці тому

    4 visitors from a place where legend is common and they sit atop the peak. Simply stunning.

  • @tprocess1993
    @tprocess1993 Рік тому +2

    God, what a beautiful song.

  • @adelecutler1195
    @adelecutler1195 2 роки тому +11

    Ah Luke, never forgotten!

  • @simonnolan2063
    @simonnolan2063 2 роки тому +8

    What a performance

  • @billnevill1988
    @billnevill1988 2 роки тому +7

    I wish I could meet someone else who knew him then!

  • @ianking-jv4hg
    @ianking-jv4hg 8 місяців тому +1

    i love both Luke and Ronnies singing
    But i'm in awe of the way Luke lets his passion out.

  • @terrypayne8040
    @terrypayne8040 2 роки тому +4

    its incredible . where are the future singers.

  • @seanh4841
    @seanh4841 3 роки тому +10

    Passion at its best

  • @patriciathewisher2315
    @patriciathewisher2315 Рік тому +2

    Luke the Legend.❤

  • @patwynne8373
    @patwynne8373 Рік тому +2

    May God bless and look after you Luke in heaven for ever. Amen.

  • @peterpower6397
    @peterpower6397 10 місяців тому +5

    Anyone who can sing Like This man will never die ….he is with all of us forever ……..a true patriot in every sense of the meaning ….

  • @chulainn32
    @chulainn32 2 роки тому +6

    What a legacy X

  • @christopherhelton6999
    @christopherhelton6999 Рік тому +3

    I recently returned to Dublin after 4 years. I saw they had erected a small statue of Luke near Grafton St. I almost wept. I made sure my wife took a photo of me with it. Solidarity, Irish Republicans. Never forget the four green fields.

    • @TheDublinersOfficial
      @TheDublinersOfficial  Рік тому +2

      There are actually two statues of Luke in the city. He has appeared on two postage stamps, has a bridge named after him and recently a 15 euro silver coin issued with his image.

  • @jacquelinedouglas5280
    @jacquelinedouglas5280 3 роки тому +8

    Love it x

  • @petersebine6423
    @petersebine6423 2 місяці тому

    I'm English a northern boy and apart from the trouble times my childhood was very similar. I love love love this song and Luke Kelly voice 💕

    • @TheDublinersOfficial
      @TheDublinersOfficial  2 місяці тому

      There was only one Luke Kelly and Phil Coulter had Luke's voice in his head when he rote this song. Thanks for watching.

  • @substitute70
    @substitute70 Рік тому +2

    I love this song

  • @soulrebelsbielefeld
    @soulrebelsbielefeld 29 днів тому

    That song brings tears to my eyes

  • @clensymaclennan9489
    @clensymaclennan9489 Рік тому +2

    Great song and wonderful singer luke Kelly ❤️. Love the banjo player though 👌

  • @olgarozsivalova4725
    @olgarozsivalova4725 8 місяців тому

    The song I loved so well.

  • @user-hg4ul3sb2s
    @user-hg4ul3sb2s 2 місяці тому

    I miss you dad I’m greatful you introduced me to Luke rest easy the 2 of ye 👊

  • @glorialourenco9281
    @glorialourenco9281 3 роки тому +16

    Me faz sofrer, mas não me canso de assistir este vídeo e TODOS os ouros do dubliners com o Luke...

  • @kokothegreat5583
    @kokothegreat5583 2 роки тому +5

    The boys are greatness

  • @i.mcc.870
    @i.mcc.870 Рік тому +1

    Love this so much x

  • @kavo1256
    @kavo1256 Рік тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @christophernoreikis8180
    @christophernoreikis8180 Рік тому +1

    MY ABSLUTE FAVORITE SONG!! iM 53, SINCE I WAS ABOUT 5??

  • @chrisgorman8191
    @chrisgorman8191 7 місяців тому

    Amazing

  • @vistasphodiwala6694
    @vistasphodiwala6694 6 місяців тому +1

    At this moment, this timeless song speaks to me for Gaza!

    • @steko1892
      @steko1892 6 місяців тому +1

      hope you gain solace & strength from the words & experience - free palastine ...

  • @pat-b7384
    @pat-b7384 Рік тому +2

    My darling Luke you are so missed my love.

  • @thomashart6769
    @thomashart6769 2 місяці тому

    This song,these words I lived them,I grew up in this way,and if I had the choice,I would ask God to let me grow up in my town once more with me Ma and sisters and brothers

  • @Estuans
    @Estuans 2 роки тому +11

    Sometimes I find this amazing, sometimes it feels like Luke is singing at a different tempo than the musicians are playing, with the fiddle drowning the rest of the music... But always get carried along with the candour and the passion. Absolutely excellent song writing

    • @jayneharvey743
      @jayneharvey743 Рік тому +1

      Except they didn't write it. Phil Coulter did

    • @patricksmusic3452
      @patricksmusic3452 Рік тому +2

      I think Luke is singing in that rhythm because he's having to play the banjo at the same time. He changes note when he changes chord.

    • @Estuans
      @Estuans Рік тому

      And? I said it was excellent song writing, not that he wrote it

  • @ciaracheshire7725
    @ciaracheshire7725 4 місяці тому

    Love this song. Reminds me of my native Molhill

  • @learnenglishwithtreesongte5915

    In my memory I will always see the parish that I have carried with me all my days
    So long Aghyaran
    Till we meet again

  • @stevedaly3634
    @stevedaly3634 Рік тому

    My Granda was a Derry man he would sing it to us when we were kids such a powerful song makes me proud to be of Irish of my me ma and da god love them

  • @carthageflaherty6247
    @carthageflaherty6247 5 місяців тому

    what a clear voice brilliant Luke 40years gone today 31 jan 1984 RONNIE AND GONE AS WELL RIP😪😪😪

  • @Alexander.Harrdarrzarr.
    @Alexander.Harrdarrzarr. Місяць тому

    Like he sings from the heart, a moving song

  • @rosellaraps8987
    @rosellaraps8987 6 місяців тому

    Una poesia per tutte le città distrutte da guerre vergognose. I love this sono, it is one of my favourites. From 🇮🇹

  • @markmcauley9369
    @markmcauley9369 11 місяців тому

    Now that's as good as it gets!

  • @dionmccaffrey1518
    @dionmccaffrey1518 6 місяців тому

    My grandfathers aomg at his funeral,my dads song at his funeral,and i think to donit justice,will be mine some day.

  • @michaellavery4899
    @michaellavery4899 4 місяці тому

    This song has always lived with me. Except for nursery rhymes, it is the first song I remember hearing as a child in Scotland.

  • @i.mcc.870
    @i.mcc.870 Рік тому

    Fantastic is all I can say x

  • @jdion79
    @jdion79 8 місяців тому +1

    Nothing more vile than having to sit through a dishwasher soap add to listen to this masterpiece...

  • @darrengriffin9842
    @darrengriffin9842 Рік тому +1

    Luke Kelly and Phil coulter at their brilliant best. What a combination

  • @michelllawlor3911
    @michelllawlor3911 2 роки тому +3

    Love luke, there's barny ther great man to