The final song at the Ceiliúradh concert for President Michael D. Higgins' state visit to the UK on the 10th of April 2014 at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
As a Yank ( retired NYC firefighter] who has lived in Ireland the. past 12 years, no group of people in the world has captured the folly of life with its tragedies, successes, joy and sorrow has expressed it better than the Irish in its songs, written word and poetry. Love each other, no matter you’re geographic location or religious belief ( or non belief)
Reading your comments. Well put indeed. I’m the proud son of a drogheda lady and your so right. There is an irony that the Irish have an ability to make the written word sound like a song or a poem. But then that’s the Irish for ya. Thanks Yankee boy and love to you all .💙❤️
We sung this walking home after a few beers....it was my friends favourite song ....he was tragically killed in 1998....at his funeral his brother said how the memory of this song was so special to him,,,,he sung it and slot of the crowd either joined in or cried....it was a special moment I shall cherish...along side his wonderful vibrant memory...
You might not like the Irish. That’s your mistake, but you’ll never beat us ,or ignore us . And eventually you’ll like us. Because we love life .and love people.
I cry every time I hear this song. And this time of year I'm feeling all the losses of my 52 years. Faces and voices that should be at the table tomorrow night for Thanksgiving dinner. And yet, my heart sings for having known them all. And this is just such a lovely lovely version of this song.
This makes me think of my dad ,long gone (1983) a great father,so loving and kind to everyone, he was born in the West Indies to an Irish mother (my gran was born in Ireland) and a Dominican father (it's a long story of how they met but anyway my dad was their youngest child and he named me after his mom (Kit is just a nickname) anyway I miss my dad but I can now think of him without tears , now these years past I think of him with joy in my heart and gratefulness that GOD sent me through such great parents especially my beloved dad🙏🏽❤️
Everytime I hear this song I think back to my Irish grandmother taking care of me when I was 5 in 1965 when my parents were on vacation.My God rest her Soul!
Stop the disagreements and enjoy. I have ancestors of English , Irish , Welsh . My grandfather English , grandmother Irish on my fathers side. Welsh grandfather on mothers side English grandmother . I married here in South Africa her Dad Scotish ancestors her Mom of 1820 English . My sons born in Malawi , one married a girl with Scotish Ancestors, the other with Afrikaans & Hungarian ancestors. All music loved in our family and 5 beautiful grandchildren to love. 3 girls , twin boys . So those who feel the need to dispute origin of a song stop being petty . ENJOY RELAX .
Fiona gave a really fantastic reading of Seamus’s poem. Brilliant. And Andy, Paul, John Sheehan, Elvis and all the greats of Irish culture. I’d love to have been there!
Is this Fiona Shaw doing the reading? I saw her for the first time about 6 months ago in the Star Wars series "Andor." She is wonderful in that. I stumbled across this video tonight looking for versions of "The Parting Glass," and here she is! What an unexpected treat.
The first time I ever heard this,was actually at my Father of blessed memory’s funeral. Sung by my sister and the female cousins around the coffin before it left the church after the mass. It really was so appropriate for my old man!!
I'm Irish/Welsh, from Alabama. My da, who fought in WWII, sang this when someone from the old days passed. I think I have fourth or fifth cousins in County Tyrone, and near Swansea. So many Irishmean and Welsh in the world. Alas, we keep it going,
On what would have been my brother Bill's 77th birthday, there's no more appropriate song for me than this one. 🎵So, fill to me the Parting Glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.🎵 I love you, my brother!🍀
Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to this.Glen Hansard is the modern Luke Kelly,Liam Clancy,Shane McGowan Ronnie Drew etc.ect.each and every one of these artists are outstanding.Love Love Love all the way.❤❤❤❤
It may be because my grandfather was named Campbell, but there is something deep that stirs in me when I hear Celtic songs like this. I can see a campfire and hear voices raised to the heavens!
Hmm, maybe some people need to do their research? The Parting Glass is indeed a Scottish song, and a Campbell has the right to feel the emotions this tune brings.
@@59jalex Yes he has the right, we are both part of the Celtic nation. Alot of people comment on things they haven't a clue about. Waltzing Matilda is not an Irish song, neither is Danny boy.
There are those among us now or were before with the ability to pick certain words from among our vocabulary and place them in a certain order to paint pictures and direct our mind to places we've not even considered bringing tears or smiles that were till that moment incomphrensible. Leaving us in awe
Seamus Heaney's wife taught my daughter. At one Christmas concert she recited one of his poems. We only realised after that he was in the audience. It was fantastic to have met him.
@@uelrobson9361 I would give so much to meet Mr.Heaney. Your comment does not deserve time or attention, a reply from you will be past with our understanding that you simply don't understand. One day, maybe some day ... and for you I I hope soon... you will awake. God bless you UEL.
@ Catherine Murphy. I'm a contradiction myself. One foot in two different countries. Born in Eire and lived all my life in the UK. This stirs the Irish side of me in ways I can't explain but it makes me sad I missed living it (not an issue living in UK ever) but happy to know its there when I need to find it.
It just makes me cry. Why is the London Irish centre which is meant to be supporting Irish men abused by the police performing for the royal family along with the Irish guards (guards to the queen) and the Royal Irish regiment. This is sick.
She truly has it cuts clear and amazing, I was watching her performance with Sinead o Conner and I thought Sinead’s Mike was down in sound abit .... but you can tell even in this performance that it’s just her voice that has such clarity it’s gorgeous it just naturally peaks above others
I spent nearly all of my life living in and between both Galway and Donegal, but I absolutely love Co. Clare. Absolutely beautiful county. The Burren is one of my favourite places on this Island.
I probably shouldn’t be watching this living almost 9,000 kilometres from Ireland, and with no chance to get “home home” for Christmas because of Covid. The song reminds me of the last time I was with old friends in a Dublin pub with pints of creamy Guinness all about and song in the air. Let’s hope that 2021 will see us all reunited: Irish at home, Irish emigrants, our new Irish and the diaspora around the globe. Till then, we raise a parting glass.
Understandable Larry. This is one of the most beautiful song's written and you must of been so proud of your ex- wife. God bless her and God bless you for sharing this comment. Take care and stay safe.
Winnie Wallace.... The parting glass is just such a wonderful song.When you sing the words your heart swells with love and Joy and memories of others past and present.
+Damian Kidd The version I know is reciting the phonebook but I think she could read, recite or sing the labels off her messages and we'd pay more attention and no harm would be one.
No matter who you are and who you know depart ,on a note of caring and compassionate . Music and lyrics as this song is it goodbye to to you all you compassionate people .
@@bettyjeanblanchette4855 ..... Speaking as a Scot living in Dublin with Irish daughters, we're all celtic cousins. Bonds that will last through the generations!
Fiona Shaw must have had a cold, and despite that, she beautifully interpreted his poem. Great actress. Beautiful song. I've not a drop of Irish blood but have always had an affinity to Irish culture, especially their music. One day I hope to visit 🇮🇪! The Royal Albert has perfect acoustics. Go raibh maith agat
@@JohnCena-mp7ue Absolutely Correct..Even though I was brought up on Traditional Irish Music..I still will always make time for other&different kinds of Music..It just depends where u are&what is Approriate at a given Time.
I don't wish to upset any of you unduly, but this is a Scottish song, going back to the 18th Century. Robert Burns mentions it in one his poems. It was traditionally sung as a parting song until Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne. But, having said all of that, no one can sing it better than the Irish. It brings tears to my eyes.
Marcus Vendt look for the retirement ceremony of General Martin Dempsey... THAT is the best interpretation of this song! (The version with the soldiers in red is the best ).
Buffallo Will a very tall state should be erected in honor of you, in your most favorite town for those/ your most brilliant 4 words that I have seen written and I repeat This is shatteringly beautiful, Seamus Heaney would have been a very happy man if he had written those words or did he
What a wonderful concept and joyous programme. Wish I had made it. Lovely to see Andy Irvine. I remember him sitting next to me in the Sunflower Folk Club in the dark days of the troubles. Lovely man.
poor fool....the parting glass in the albert hall - shameful and insulting to.......well, pick and choose - quite a choice hehe.........the poor english:) slainte
Love this song, perhaps my Irish blood coming through. I'm Scottish, however on my dad's side Irish (Friel) from Donegall, remembering in my youth visiting relatives back in Ireland.
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Cheers, from Toronto ☮ Of all the money that e'er I had I spent it in good company And all the harm I've ever done Alas, it was to none but me And all I've done for want of wit To memory now I can't recall So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be to you all So fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all Of all the comrades that e'er I had They're sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e'er I had They'd wish me one more day to stay But since it fell into my lot That I should rise and you should not I'll gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be with you all Fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and…
Cathal Ó Diubháin - Married as I am to a native Gaelic speaker from North Uist I’m perfectly well aware of the shared cultural heritage with Ireland. Indeed I am a huge fan of Irish music, both traditional and contemporary. Christie Moore is one of my favourite artists. I was simply pointing out that a Borders song written and sung in ONLY English is an odd choice to be Ireland’s most popular folk song. That’s all I’m stating, nothing more 😃
I heard Ed Sheeran do a version of this at his concert, which made me seek out the Hozier version, which then brought me here. I wasn’t expecting to cry listening to it, but I did. So there. Goodnight and joy be with you all.
this instantly became one of my favourite videos ever. beautiful indeed. and i finally fell for imelda's voice here! fiona brilliant as always. love this so much and thank you so much for posting it!
There's not a day I miss home, I often wonder if my wandering heart would have been satisfied there. But one things for sure, Ireland will always be wonderful and always be there. And if the time comes she will have me back in a heartbeat 💚
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As a Yank ( retired NYC firefighter] who has lived in Ireland the. past 12 years, no group of people in the world has captured the folly of life with its tragedies, successes, joy and sorrow has expressed it better than the Irish in its songs, written word and poetry. Love each other, no matter you’re geographic location or religious belief ( or non belief)
What ?
Well you have picked up the flow of words perfectly, so I hope feeling at home ..good happiness and health to you
Reading your comments. Well put indeed. I’m the proud son of a drogheda lady and your so right. There is an irony that the Irish have an ability to make the written word sound like a song or a poem. But then that’s the Irish for ya. Thanks Yankee boy and love to you all .💙❤️
Well said enjoy our country in all its beauty
God bless you. Wish you knew Ireland before it became woke.
I have great memories of a great ireland.
We sung this walking home after a few beers....it was my friends favourite song ....he was tragically killed in 1998....at his funeral his brother said how the memory of this song was so special to him,,,,he sung it and slot of the crowd either joined in or cried....it was a special moment I shall cherish...along side his wonderful vibrant memory...
Sorry to hear that my son.
As it
God bless you my friend ❤
I think it's lovely when people join in with songs at a funeral especially if it was a favourite of the dear departed.
So sorry for your friend. Hope his spirit thrives in the west coast. I've no doubt of that.
You might not like the Irish. That’s your mistake, but you’ll never beat us ,or ignore us . And eventually you’ll like us. Because we love life .and love people.
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... and unlike many many people around the world, we know how to laugh, at ourselves, not just others!
Who doesn’t like the Irish?
And yet your immigration policies are going to destroy the Irish identity… Wake up before it’s too late.
Calm down mate! 🙏🏻🇨🇮
No one said so...
Always loved you...
Thank you for you being beside us! ❤🇩🇪🕊🥹👍🏻🙏🏻🤷🏻♂️
I cry every time I hear this song. And this time of year I'm feeling all the losses of my 52 years. Faces and voices that should be at the table tomorrow night for Thanksgiving dinner. And yet, my heart sings for having known them all. And this is just such a lovely lovely version of this song.
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fine and very emotional words.
This makes me think of my dad ,long gone (1983) a great father,so loving and kind to everyone, he was born in the West Indies to an Irish mother (my gran was born in Ireland) and a Dominican father (it's a long story of how they met but anyway my dad was their youngest child and he named me after his mom (Kit is just a nickname) anyway I miss my dad but I can now think of him without tears , now these years past I think of him with joy in my heart and gratefulness that GOD sent me through such great parents especially my beloved dad🙏🏽❤️
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I can't stop crying, this is beyond beautiful
You are a very blessed person.
Everytime I hear this song I think back to my Irish grandmother taking care of me when I was 5 in 1965 when my parents were on vacation.My God rest her Soul!
Stop the disagreements and enjoy. I have ancestors of English , Irish , Welsh . My grandfather English , grandmother Irish on my fathers side. Welsh grandfather on mothers side English grandmother . I married here in South Africa her Dad Scotish ancestors her Mom of 1820 English . My sons born in Malawi , one married a girl with Scotish Ancestors, the other with Afrikaans & Hungarian ancestors. All music loved in our family and 5 beautiful grandchildren to love. 3 girls , twin boys . So those who feel the need to dispute origin of a song stop being petty . ENJOY RELAX .
Fiona gave a really fantastic reading of Seamus’s poem. Brilliant.
And Andy, Paul, John Sheehan, Elvis and all the greats of Irish culture.
I’d love to have been there!
Is this Fiona Shaw doing the reading? I saw her for the first time about 6 months ago in the Star Wars series "Andor." She is wonderful in that. I stumbled across this video tonight looking for versions of "The Parting Glass," and here she is! What an unexpected treat.
Elvis Costello was born in London and has zero to do with Irish culture.
Never get an actress to read a poem
I love the fact the audience, even the little ones, were singing right along with them.
the Irish love a sing song
The first time I ever heard this,was actually at my Father of blessed memory’s funeral.
Sung by my sister and the female cousins around the coffin before it left the church after the mass.
It really was so appropriate for my old man!!
That just brought tears to my eyes! What a beautiful send off for your father!
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Dublin is a great addition to the gg
'he Parting Glass' - mass singing at my ninety five year old mother's wake. Still evokes tears
I'm Irish/Welsh, from Alabama. My da, who fought in WWII, sang this when someone from the old days passed. I think I have fourth or fifth cousins in County Tyrone, and near Swansea. So many Irishmean and Welsh in the world. Alas, we keep it going,
Keep it
On what would have been my brother Bill's 77th birthday, there's no more appropriate song for me than this one.
🎵So, fill to me the Parting Glass.
Goodnight and joy be with you all.🎵
I love you, my brother!🍀
One of my all time favourite songs......sends a shiver down my spine n makes me tear up.....just so beautiful ☘☘☘
Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to this.Glen Hansard is the modern Luke Kelly,Liam Clancy,Shane McGowan Ronnie Drew etc.ect.each and every one of these artists are outstanding.Love Love Love all the way.❤❤❤❤
Scottish and Irish blood runs through my vains and come rain or shine i will love my brothers and sisters to the end. God rest my brother.
From time to time I listen to this wonderful piece of verse and song, and allow my heart to be blown open.
I play this every night last thing before bed. It just makes my day end on a perfect note.
This song always invokes tears. Love it. I want this to be played at my funeral, and everyone toasts with a dram of Laphroaig.
try a redbreast. It's pot still Irish.
There's nothing more Irish than a sad song. And this one will pull the tears from a body two days dead
How beautiful, how special, how obviously and truly heartfelt. Thank you ALL. Terri S.
Thank God for the blessed love from the Irish. I'm Dublin Irish descendant
It may be because my grandfather was named Campbell, but there is something deep that stirs in me when I hear Celtic songs like this. I can see a campfire and hear voices raised to the heavens!
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Campbell is not an Irish name
Hmm, maybe some people need to do their research? The Parting Glass is indeed a Scottish song, and a Campbell has the right to feel the emotions this tune brings.
@@59jalex Yes he has the right, we are both part of the Celtic nation. Alot of people comment on things they haven't a clue about. Waltzing Matilda is not an Irish song, neither is Danny boy.
@@verali164Thank feck, both songs do my head in.
There are those among us now or were before with the ability to pick certain words from among our vocabulary and place them in a certain order to paint pictures and direct our mind to places we've not even considered bringing tears or smiles that were till that moment incomphrensible. Leaving us in awe
Seamus Heaney's wife taught my daughter. At one Christmas concert she recited one of his poems. We only realised after that he was in the audience. It was fantastic to have met him.
Bore off.
@@uelrobson9361 I would give so much to meet Mr.Heaney. Your comment does not deserve time or attention, a reply from you will be past with our understanding that you simply don't understand. One day, maybe some day ... and for you I I hope soon... you will awake. God bless you UEL.
@@celticbedou .. yawn.
@@uelrobson9361 What an unpleasant remark. Shame on you.
@@TheAdamNorton ... Bore and yawn💤😴🛌
Sitting at work listening to this on my headphones, quietly crying like a little baby (especially seeing the little girl singing along at 3:59)
Agree. She caught my tear filled eye too!
So cute.
As an Irishman this makes me laugh, smile and cry tears of joy all at the same time.
@ Catherine Murphy. I'm a contradiction myself. One foot in two different countries. Born in Eire and lived all my life in the UK. This stirs the Irish side of me in ways I can't explain but it makes me sad I missed living it (not an issue living in UK ever) but happy to know its there when I need to find it.
I’m australian born and bred. But my Irish heritage was definitely acting up with this one!!!
It just makes me cry. Why is the London Irish centre which is meant to be supporting Irish men abused by the police performing for the royal family along with the Irish guards (guards to the queen) and the Royal Irish regiment. This is sick.
Get it together Bob
And for another emotion, you should know that this is a Scottish song. *headfuck*
Heart, Soul, Use of Words. We have such great use and command of who we are..
God, didn’t Seamus would have been very proud I’m sure to hear Fiona Shaw’s brilliant interpretation of his lovely poem,
She read it beautifully, and her phrasing was excellent!
It's incredible "... Blow it open" gets me every time
Except she misread the key line: “Useless to think you’ll park and capture it / More thoroughly.” Such a shame as the rest is brilliant.
Imelda May has the voice of an angel.
She truly has it cuts clear and amazing, I was watching her performance with Sinead o Conner and I thought Sinead’s Mike was down in sound abit .... but you can tell even in this performance that it’s just her voice that has such clarity it’s gorgeous it just naturally peaks above others
the voice of a traitor
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@@jaypeckay5898 what a ridiculous comment.
I'm from the west county Clare that is. The most beautiful place on earth
I spent nearly all of my life living in and between both Galway and Donegal, but I absolutely love Co. Clare. Absolutely beautiful county. The Burren is one of my favourite places on this Island.
I probably shouldn’t be watching this living almost 9,000 kilometres from Ireland, and with no chance to get “home home” for Christmas because of Covid.
The song reminds me of the last time I was with old friends in a Dublin pub with pints of creamy Guinness all about and song in the air.
Let’s hope that 2021 will see us all reunited: Irish at home, Irish emigrants, our new Irish and the diaspora around the globe. Till then, we raise a parting glass.
Elvis is in the house....beautiful memorial to a great people's poet...
My mother in law..was of Irish decent ...I bow my head in her memory
My ex-wife sang this at a funeral of a friend once. There was not a dry eye in the house. Thank you Dee.
Understandable Larry. This is one of the most beautiful song's written and you must of been so proud of your ex- wife. God bless her and God bless you for sharing this comment. Take care and stay safe.
Imelda’s voice always has such a warmth. Beautiful.
Thank you for that! I thought she looked familiar.
So Emotive. I'm very proud and thankful for my Irish heritage!
Me too: County Cork, County Waterford, County Roscommon and County Mayo, God Help Us.
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Kerry
Winnie Wallace.... The parting glass is just such a wonderful song.When you sing the words your heart swells with love and Joy and memories of others past and present.
That was so beautiful. My eyes are full of tears
How could anyone dislike this...? ❤🇩🇪🕊🙏🏻👍🏻
Played this at my brothers funeral fitted him so well miss him so much
Sorry for your loss mate
My Brother sang it at my Brother's funeral. R.I.P Tony ❤❤xx
Great bunch of lads and women. The man who "Of all the Comrades" has such a great voice.
indeed he has do you knowwho he is
Peter Coughlan is the man's name. 👌☘️🍀
Everytime I hear this song I think of the beautiful jade McCann. May her beautiful souls rest easy with her fabulous dad 🥰❤ xxxx
Ahh you having a drink for him for he's passed and it is beautiful and full of love the best I have seen on u tube
Truly wonderful he makes the ordinary worthwhile thank you Michael clonakilty
There's a Giant amongst them all, appreciating others. Elvis Costello. What a gent.
One of my favourites of all time
This is wonderful it's us and it's himself all in one
Some bastard must have just started cutting onions. Beautiful.
Brendan Dunphy let it flow..!!
Twas the english
Made me weep....Those pesky onions...
ah love ya
What a beautiful piece of poetry and lovely music to boot!
Paul Brady - legend! And Imelda May, Glen Hansard, Fiona Shaw - ..WOW
Don't mention that talentless fool hansard in the same breath as a true genius like Paul Brady...wash your mouth out with soap...
Mum died four years ago in November 2016. I didn’t think I’d miss her but I do. RIP mum
Magnificent, no less than that ever. Thank you so much for uploading this moving performance of this classic here.
She has a unique ability to convey mere words into a visual experience very well done
Imelda May...such a sweet voice...I could listen to her reading the phone book and still be amazed by her talent!
Laughing Hyena the saying is singing the phonebook but aayy lmao
+Damian Kidd The version I know is reciting the phonebook but I think she could read, recite or sing the labels off her messages and we'd pay more attention and no harm would be one.
No matter who you are and who you know depart ,on a note of caring and compassionate . Music and lyrics as this song is it goodbye to to you all you compassionate people .
Whether Scottish or Irish what a phenomenal song. Cousins 4ever
My great great grandmother was Scottish very proud
@@bettyjeanblanchette4855 ..... Speaking as a Scot living in Dublin with Irish daughters, we're all celtic cousins. Bonds that will last through the generations!
@@dublindave78 proud to be Scottish
Yes!
@@dublindave78 Celtic brethren would be more accurate:-) Too close to be even cousins!
It takes an Irish song to raise the spirits even though sad it be ... I sit alone with a tear in me eye and thank Ireland for all she gives .
It's a Scottish song though
@@lc7327 Good one!
@@brianstockwell4069 A cheeky wee google search does wonder pal
@@TheWrensHouse im not even going to try and argue with a mug like yourself
Scots are dour people unfortunately, never write a song like this, the scots wasted money, mever
Nothing like this might ever happen again. Glad it's on electronic media.
Fiona Shaw must have had a cold, and despite that, she beautifully interpreted his poem. Great actress. Beautiful song. I've not a drop of Irish blood but have always had an affinity to Irish culture, especially their music. One day I hope to visit 🇮🇪! The Royal Albert has perfect acoustics. Go raibh maith agat
She is so talented. I always feel there are precious few able to recite Poetry well-she demonstrates how it can and should be done.
@@ruthsmith2447 well said and true!
it is scottish song but hey, we are all celts together
@@ruthsmith2447 RTE offer the best listening when we are home. Rose Marie Watters
awww made my hurt out of joy..this is beautiful!
This makes me emotional! And Imelda what a shining light!!!! Wow 😮
I was moved and proud to be Irish in equal measures watching this.
Irish folk music the best music in the world 🇮🇪🍀
Scottish pretty good also, Robert Burns wrote some great songs, auld Lang syne probably the greatest song ever
It’s a Scots song sung by Irish singers - still good though!
It's s Scottish song ,
@@JohnCena-mp7ue Absolutely Correct..Even though I was brought up on Traditional Irish Music..I still will always make time for other&different kinds of Music..It just depends where u are&what is Approriate at a given Time.
It's NOT Scottish, it's IRISH.
As the son of wonderful Irish parents this is in my soul
Kieran Kelly
LOVE YOU ALL FROM MOMS HOME COUNTY CLARE SIX MILE BRIDGE CHRISTINA FAUL FAMILY.XX GODS BLESSINGS
I don't wish to upset any of you unduly, but this is a Scottish song, going back to the 18th Century. Robert Burns mentions it in one his poems. It was traditionally sung as a parting song until Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne. But, having said all of that, no one can sing it better than the Irish. It brings tears to my eyes.
Irish or Scottish does not really matter Doug...it's Celtic and it ROCKS!! I want this played at my Wake!
@@Bgmac1951 I couldn't agree more, Greg. I also want it played at my wake. Ethnically, I am Scot-Irish.
Tthis is the most Beautiful version of the song i've ever heared by far!!
Greetings from germany :)
Marcus Vendt look for the retirement ceremony of General Martin Dempsey... THAT is the best interpretation of this song! (The version with the soldiers in red is the best ).
Listen to Liam Clancy
Happy Christmas from Ireland .
Listening to this at work, the end had me choked up. Beautiful work all 'round. Tapadh le!
This is shatteringly beautiful. I've got dust in my eyes.
Buffallo Will a very tall state should be erected in honor of you, in your most favorite town for those/ your most brilliant 4 words that I have seen written and I repeat This is shatteringly beautiful, Seamus Heaney would have been a very happy man if he had written those words or did he
What a wonderful concept and joyous programme. Wish I had made it. Lovely to see Andy Irvine. I remember him sitting next to me in the Sunflower Folk Club in the dark days of the troubles. Lovely man.
It’s mythical....
poor fool....the parting glass in the albert hall - shameful and insulting to.......well, pick and choose - quite a choice hehe.........the poor english:) slainte
My love Patti forever would have loved this thank you.
Peter Coughlan ya legend!!! Best voice of the whole lot by a mile..!!
I agree.
Aye
Genau!
Love this song, perhaps my Irish blood coming through. I'm Scottish, however on my dad's side Irish (Friel) from Donegall, remembering in my youth visiting relatives back in Ireland.
Is that Donegall or Donegal , difference - Donegall is in Belfast, Donegal is a county in the NW
@@CradaOC Opps. its County Donegal.
Probably Scotch/Irish. Friel is from the same Scots roots as Frazer. Respect.
No it’s your Scottish blood coming through as it’s a Scottish song
Imelda May's voice: transcendent . .
She is also a good writer of poetry.
I Love London Irish Story and Song,s too ❤❤❤
I’d love to hear Imalda May sing this whole song 😍
I'd love to hear Imelda May sing the phone book
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I was stupid forgot the login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
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This pulls at my Irish heart !! 😪
@@colinarmst youre so pathetic replying that to every comment haha, get a grip
Cheers, from Toronto ☮
Of all the money that e'er I had
I spent it in good company
And all the harm I've ever done
Alas, it was to none but me
And all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be to you all
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
They're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They'd wish me one more day to stay
But since it fell into my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be with you all
Fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
Good night and…
Thank you 🙌🦋
Lost my father 6 years ago today. Family originally from Donegal. Must say I'm welling up a bit hear. Few drams for my old man tonight.
May he rest easy
The Irish took the English language … and shamed us all... Poetry became Magic.....!!!
It's a Scottish song.
@@smck001 We made it better ha
REAL EYES REALIZE LIES 2020 brilliant
@@colinarmst yea where do you think you got you Gaelic culture from? how do you think you have the name Scotland?
Cathal Ó Diubháin - Married as I am to a native Gaelic speaker from North Uist I’m perfectly well aware of the shared cultural heritage with Ireland. Indeed I am a huge fan of Irish music, both traditional and contemporary. Christie Moore is one of my favourite artists. I was simply pointing out that a Borders song written and sung in ONLY English is an odd choice to be Ireland’s most popular folk song. That’s all I’m stating, nothing more 😃
I heard Ed Sheeran do a version of this at his concert, which made me seek out the Hozier version, which then brought me here. I wasn’t expecting to cry listening to it, but I did. So there. Goodnight and joy be with you all.
l would love to hear Imelda sing that song on her own ..
Beautifull Peter. One of ours. A tear shead
So beautiful ,touching the soul , with love and thanks from Israel.
Such a beautiful song steeped in history.
this instantly became one of my favourite videos ever. beautiful indeed. and i finally fell for imelda's voice here! fiona brilliant as always. love this so much and thank you so much for posting it!
Is that the woman @4:35
Tis
What great talent from the UK and Éire .. Thank you for such a great night ...
What a spectacular reading. Really something.
Beautiful!
May Eire Emerald Isle live on & on..........may God bless & keep the Irish heart beating 🍀🇮🇪💚
My kingdom for an album of Imelda May and Glen Hansard doing Irish trad =|
... Why am I crying?
The Irish Diaspora has huge role to play in Ireland's future, they must not be forgotten by the Irish Govt.
They won't be.
Tell that to Varadka!!! whatever way you spell it!
patricia may hello 👋
The Diaspora has specific recognition in the Constitution, they're good.
There's not a day I miss home, I often wonder if my wandering heart would have been satisfied there. But one things for sure, Ireland will always be wonderful and always be there. And if the time comes she will have me back in a heartbeat 💚
Play this at my funeral please!
Are you still aLive?
What a great show thank you
I love stumbling into Glen Hansard.
Another talented Shaw. Thank you Fiona you are so talented
For my Dad who loved Ireland........ I have more to tell.
One of the best Scottish songs of all time
Pity the Scots can't sing it!!
Thanks Scotland what a beautiful song we love it 🇮🇪