Love the Hibs fan singing this at the cup final. Loved the movie - of the same name and with all the Proclaimers hits - too, and Jane Horrocks (Little Voice) singing this song.
The beauty of The Proclaimers is how they sing in their native accent, check out LETTER FROM AMERICA an up tempo from the twins, good job family take care from Glasgow.
In Vancouver 30 years ago the lads brought the roof down telling us we have no idea what it's like living above a country of egomaniacs, etc. What a show it was.
Beautiful reaction. Leith is an area around the docks and the district is fiercely proud of it's identity as being a separate district from Edinburgh. The brothers are Hibs supporters and Leith is where Hibernian Football Club play at their stadium called Easter Road. It's a famous anthem of the Hibs supporters and Leithers (Residents of the area). I was a little surprised you did not comment on the lyrics? Take care Haniers and vibes from Bonny Scotland.
This is a great album and song . When the album came out in 1988 I’m Gonna be was a moderate hit on modern / alternative rock stations . It wasn’t til 1993 when it was on the Benny and Joon movie soundtrack that it really took off and became a huge hit. At least here in the U.S.
🤯… This song makes me cry EVERY time ! So soulful , so heartfelt and SO homesick-making for us ex-pats ! Totally unlikely pop stars but that they are ! Leith is a separate but very close neighbour of Edinburgh , they’re fiercely independent , the footy tournament you seen Chris was the Scottish cup win by Hibernian one of the 2 Edinburgh football teams , they adopted this song and they belt it out every time Hibs play . It was such a departure from their earlier hits like Letter from America and Throw the ‘R’ Away and indeed the well known I’m gonna be .. it’s got Irish and even Cajun echoes to my ears and unbelievably uplifting … sigh … just perfect 👌 👍🏴
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering I did a couple o Gigs doon at the Ocean Terminal in a Tinywee Iron building. That was a great place but it got taken doon to make way for a Whiskey Shop. Tourist Money wins over aw.
great video and love the procalimers..being scottish and living in canada...im constantly being told how much people here love them...the only thing i hold against the lads is that their hibs fans lol....i come from Beith in Ayrshire and of course they sing about their little jaunts to see hibs play killie..but honestly, great guys and great music...need to support a real team lol... if you want google hibs fans singing sunshine on leith..this is what they sing at their games..briliant song
This is Hibernian FC's song. In 2016 they won the Scottish cup final for the first time since 1902. The fans sang this song as the trophy was being presented (link below). It's real hairs stand on neck stuff, pure magic! ruclips.net/video/LeHkQYDoVJ0/видео.html Watch it, it is unbelievable.
I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more to be the man who ‘d walk 1000 miles to fall down at your door. That’s where the 1000 comes from , 1000 total
Because of their popularity in Canada (and probably Scotland), this band got a second chance, and they ran with it!!! I love this album!!! Another band we (Canadians) afforded a second chance to was Katrina and the Waves, their re-release was waaay different, and better, but we kept them afloat just long enough. Before you go on about how crappy they were, you're probably thinking only of "Walking on Sunshine", and you shouldn't do that, it's like the worst song on the album (and you still know all the lyrics, and really like the song), but the whole album if pretty fucking awesome.
@@hanierfamily Easy choice for me, a bit more difficult for you. "The Game of Love" ( ruclips.net/video/Ii_qEb1YRg8/видео.html ) is a great, straight up rock and roll tune, plus no-one else has ever reacted to it, like ever. If you want guaranteed views, like maybe, go with "Walking on Sunshine", but it was so overplayed that a lot of folks don't like it, even though it's a really good song. Look, you guys are the best at deep cuts and stuff, I'm sure you'll do the right thing lol.
Craig and Charlie the twins that make up the Proclaimers are quite religious and use their faith quite a lot in their songs without being preachy . 👌 👍🏴
This is a shot of people walking on Arthurs Seat, an extinct volano in Edinburgh looking over in the distance to Leith and Hibernian's ground Easter Road. Hibs have just beaten their fierce city rivals Heart of Midlothian and you can hear "Sunshine on Leith" sung by the crowd drifting on the wind. ruclips.net/video/mKx_U9P41-U/видео.html
“Kinda country, kinda folky..” no accident. The roots of American country music are in the folk music of Scotland and Ireland. And it has come back home in a big way, influencing many Scottish and Irish artists.
Thanx for doing this one. Forgot that I requested it, but it figures seeing as i like the song. The Proclaimers were two hit wondres in Australia. The other hit was ''I'm On My Way''. Chris and Cynthia, please look up ''1983 commercial - Brut 33 - Where Would You Be?'' and tell me if this ad rings a bell. The ad was made in Melbourne during the winter of 1982, and in spite of the cold, all cast and crew had a jolly good time. I worked as a crew member, and I was also part of ''where, where'' chorus. I heard it got exposure in Canada, and I've always been curious to know if that is true.
Strange choice for a football anthem .but it works with the Hibs fans singing it .and the twins who wrote it are both Hibs fans.There is also a movie with the music in it .
Letter from America is a more upbeat song, equally good. Throughout the song, you will hear the names of towns where once a bustling industry employed thousands of Scots used to be. Each of them are, ad the boys say, "No More" From South Lanarkshire in Scotland, keep up the good work 🏴
An appropriate song today as both The European Championships & Copa America ⚽️ close ! Next up , World Cup in 2026 .. Hosted by Canada 🇨🇦 , Mexico 🇲🇽 & USA 🇺🇸.
The first time that I heard this, or one of the first times, was in the late 80s on a BBC Radio 1 show hosted by a DJ called Simon Bates. He had a feature called 'Our Tune', in which listeners wrote in to tell him about a song that had a special meaning to them. Most of the stories were fairly heart-rending. I'm pretty sure that it was late autumn 1988 when someone suggested this song, saying that it reminded them of their daughter who had recently been killed. After reading the letter and just before playing the song, Bates revealed the identity of the contributor and his daughter. I believe that his name was Gordon Wilson, a man who had come to prominence in the previous 12 months as he had spoken out in the media about the death of his daughter, a nurse who had been killed the previous year by an IRA bomb planted at a Remembrance Sunday event in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. This song always reminds me now of that story.
There was a (romantic) stage musical which was then made into a movie called 'Sunshine on Leith' featuring the music of the Proclaimers. I think that they have done much better than this and I'm gonna be (500 miles), both good songs but their debut hit - Letter from America is far superior imo and my next favourite is the Joyful Kilmarnock blues. Cheers.
I play this tune all the time stuck on Edinburgh bypass for hours everyday
Hibs fans singing this after winning the SFA cup is amazing.
Love the Hibs fan singing this at the cup final. Loved the movie - of the same name and with all the Proclaimers hits - too, and Jane Horrocks (Little Voice) singing this song.
One of the most emotional songs ever written.
"letter from america" is awesome as well
Leith was also the setting for the Film Trainspotting.
I’m English and love the Proclaimers and if I were to support a Scottish team it would be Hibs
One of my favourite ever songs. Beautiful.
The twins support Hibernian FC, from Leith, Edinburgh. Only the Hibs fans sing this song.
If the Hanier family want a moving version hunt out the one by the Hibs fans after they won the Scottish Cup final.
@@ianlove1215 it’s brilliant watching the Hibees singing it at Hampden right enough.
Am a Celtic fan and I sing it. Love it 😄 🏴🇮🇪🏴
IM A RFC SUPPORTER AND PLAY THIS TUNE EVERY DAY 😂😂
Beautiful song, brought tears to my eyes
The beauty of The Proclaimers is how they sing in their native accent, check out LETTER FROM AMERICA an up tempo from the twins, good job family take care from Glasgow.
My Scottish wife loves this song since they reference her hometown of Irvine on the Ayrshire coast.
My fave song by them. The live version is amazing too with the fans singing along 😊
In Vancouver 30 years ago the lads brought the roof down telling us we have no idea what it's like living above a country of egomaniacs, etc. What a show it was.
Beautiful reaction. Leith is an area around the docks and the district is fiercely proud of it's identity as being a separate district from Edinburgh. The brothers are Hibs supporters and Leith is where Hibernian Football Club play at their stadium called Easter Road. It's a famous anthem of the Hibs supporters and Leithers (Residents of the area). I was a little surprised you did not comment on the lyrics? Take care Haniers and vibes from Bonny Scotland.
Leith is the seaport for the city of Edinburgh (Embra).
This is a great album and song . When the album came out in 1988 I’m Gonna be was a moderate hit on modern / alternative rock stations . It wasn’t til 1993 when it was on the Benny and Joon movie soundtrack that it really took off and became a huge hit. At least here in the U.S.
I live in Edinburgh but I was born and still work in Leith. I love this song ❤
🤯… This song makes me cry EVERY time ! So soulful , so heartfelt and SO homesick-making for us ex-pats ! Totally unlikely pop stars but that they are ! Leith is a separate but very close neighbour of Edinburgh , they’re fiercely independent , the footy tournament you seen Chris was the Scottish cup win by Hibernian one of the 2 Edinburgh football teams , they adopted this song and they belt it out every time Hibs play . It was such a departure from their earlier hits like Letter from America and Throw the ‘R’ Away and indeed the well known I’m gonna be .. it’s got Irish and even Cajun echoes to my ears and unbelievably uplifting … sigh … just perfect 👌
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I was never a Fan but anybody that can sing a song aboot Leith that issnae aboot Alkis or Junkies fightin' in the Streets is Ok by me.
@@SPKdesign1indeed 😝.. or American ships that topple over in their dry dock .. dunno if you seen that ? 🤯
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering I didnae. That would've been a sight.
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering I did a couple o Gigs doon at the Ocean Terminal in a Tinywee Iron building. That was a great place but it got taken doon to make way for a Whiskey Shop. Tourist Money wins over aw.
@@SPKdesign1 doesn’t it just ! Have you been down the Royal Mile lately ? It’s like a shortbread tin and it’s def NOT for the locals 😳
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Funny, that steel guitar just does it for me! I think it sounds beautiful. 'Mon the Hibs! 🟩⬜
Great film too, well worth a watch 😊
Yay , wish the Sun was shining down here in a wet Cornwall ! The Dynamic Duo strikes again !
Let's get married is another good one by them
You guys should watch the musical film Sunshine On Leith, same director as Elton’s Johns Rocket Man film and Queens Bohemian Rhapsody. ❤
Beautiful song
great video and love the procalimers..being scottish and living in canada...im constantly being told how much people here love them...the only thing i hold against the lads is that their hibs fans lol....i come from Beith in Ayrshire and of course they sing about their little jaunts to see hibs play killie..but honestly, great guys and great music...need to support a real team lol... if you want google hibs fans singing sunshine on leith..this is what they sing at their games..briliant song
Beautiful from my Cousins up north.
I am in sunny Leith, right now , where they even have a street named after me , go Charlie go Craig, love it, more more more 🏴✌️
"But I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more just to be the man who walked a 1,000 miles to fall down at your door" you're both right
This is Hibernian FC's song. In 2016 they won the Scottish cup final for the first time since 1902. The fans sang this song as the trophy was being presented (link below). It's real hairs stand on neck stuff, pure magic!
ruclips.net/video/LeHkQYDoVJ0/видео.html
Watch it, it is unbelievable.
I just came here to add this. Saved me the effort.
Lovely song.
I lived close to the River twice over the years. Once in an Old Millhouse doon Dean Village and also in Leith itself for a Few years.
You should watch the movie by the same name
Sunshine on Leith the film from 2013 is great too
It's an emotional song for sure and means a lot to me as my wife is called leaf , so very close to lyrics makes it special for us both
Leith is a sea port in the northen part of Edinburgh!
I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more to be the man who ‘d walk 1000 miles to fall down at your door. That’s where the 1000 comes from , 1000 total
You should look up videos of Hibs fans singing this. It’s impressive.
Yes.....its a very special rendition. If it doesn't move you you're not human.
You would love the film of the same name. Sunshine on Leith.
Don't want to say too much and give things away.
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If you've ever watched Shrek then The Proclaimers are on the soundtrack with their song " I'm on my way " .
That's right! We know that one too. Before Shrek, but yeah. We loved that movie series with our kids. Some of that due to the music.
They were sooo good ❤
Because of their popularity in Canada (and probably Scotland), this band got a second chance, and they ran with it!!!
I love this album!!!
Another band we (Canadians) afforded a second chance to was Katrina and the Waves, their re-release was waaay different, and better, but we kept them afloat just long enough. Before you go on about how crappy they were, you're probably thinking only of "Walking on Sunshine", and you shouldn't do that, it's like the worst song on the album (and you still know all the lyrics, and really like the song), but the whole album if pretty fucking awesome.
We don't have any of their stuff on our channel. Which one should we try out?
@@hanierfamily Easy choice for me, a bit more difficult for you.
"The Game of Love" ( ruclips.net/video/Ii_qEb1YRg8/видео.html ) is a great, straight up rock and roll tune, plus no-one else has ever reacted to it, like ever.
If you want guaranteed views, like maybe, go with "Walking on Sunshine", but it was so overplayed that a lot of folks don't like it, even though it's a really good song.
Look, you guys are the best at deep cuts and stuff, I'm sure you'll do the right thing lol.
I have several of their songs on vinyl single including "Letter to America" which you might be interested to know mentions Canada
Now listen to it in the soccer stadium:-
Hibernian v Rangers 2016
Much better when an audience sing it!
Craig and Charlie the twins that make up the Proclaimers are quite religious and use their faith quite a lot in their songs without being preachy . 👌
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Hi sir Jay , a grand tune , a song that you would never guess was from Scotland as the accent does not come through a bit ! Cheers G
@@ghichens3418 my arse Sir G 😝
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering Yes indeedy !
This is a shot of people walking on Arthurs Seat, an extinct volano in Edinburgh looking over in the distance to Leith and Hibernian's ground Easter Road. Hibs have just beaten their fierce city rivals Heart of Midlothian and you can hear "Sunshine on Leith" sung by the crowd drifting on the wind. ruclips.net/video/mKx_U9P41-U/видео.html
“Kinda country, kinda folky..” no accident. The roots of American country music are in the folk music of Scotland and Ireland. And it has come back home in a big way, influencing many Scottish and Irish artists.
I just sung along to it 😂. What about letters from America.
Thanx for doing this one. Forgot that I requested it, but it figures seeing as i like the song. The Proclaimers were two hit wondres in Australia. The other hit was ''I'm On My Way''. Chris and Cynthia, please look up ''1983 commercial - Brut 33 - Where Would You Be?'' and tell me if this ad rings a bell. The ad was made in Melbourne during the winter of 1982, and in spite of the cold, all cast and crew had a jolly good time. I worked as a crew member, and I was also part of ''where, where'' chorus.
I heard it got exposure in Canada, and I've always been curious to know if that is true.
LOL that sounded familiar for sure.
@@hanierfamily Uh-huh, interesting that Fabergé, Inc decided to go with our advert for international representation of their product.
Their best song is their first "Letter from America" relevant to you chaps especially as it is about emigration from Scotland to North America.
I love this song
great song
Strange choice for a football anthem .but it works with the Hibs fans singing it .and the twins who wrote it are both Hibs fans.There is also a movie with the music in it .
" I can hear you Mr McGee" good call"🏴✌️
You are quite literally the man James 😊
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I was born in leith but moved to East Kilbride in 1954
Letter from America is a more upbeat song, equally good. Throughout the song, you will hear the names of towns where once a bustling industry employed thousands of Scots used to be. Each of them are, ad the boys say, "No More"
From South Lanarkshire in Scotland, keep up the good work 🏴
An appropriate song today as both The European Championships & Copa America ⚽️ close ! Next up , World Cup in 2026 .. Hosted by Canada 🇨🇦 , Mexico 🇲🇽 & USA 🇺🇸.
It's 500 miles and 500 more so you're both right, kinda.😁
It's very Jockinese, so it's perfect for Sir Jay!😂😂😂
Tis indeed Sir Col 😅
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With plenty of Jocktitude !
@@ghichens3418 indeed 😆
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@@ghichens3418 🤣🤣🤣
@@colrhodes377 Hows SC Col ?
Should check out the version of 500 miles from the movie sunshine on leith
The first time that I heard this, or one of the first times, was in the late 80s on a BBC Radio 1 show hosted by a DJ called Simon Bates. He had a feature called 'Our Tune', in which listeners wrote in to tell him about a song that had a special meaning to them. Most of the stories were fairly heart-rending.
I'm pretty sure that it was late autumn 1988 when someone suggested this song, saying that it reminded them of their daughter who had recently been killed. After reading the letter and just before playing the song, Bates revealed the identity of the contributor and his daughter.
I believe that his name was Gordon Wilson, a man who had come to prominence in the previous 12 months as he had spoken out in the media about the death of his daughter, a nurse who had been killed the previous year by an IRA bomb planted at a Remembrance Sunday event in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
This song always reminds me now of that story.
Have a listen to the HIBERNIAN Football fans singing this at Hampden Park .....its a heartbreaker.
React to Hibernian fans singing this song
As a Villa fan I saw them singing this at Villa Park. It was special.
@@johndixon9867 Wasn't that a European preliminary tie, when Hibs got trounced?
Yes we beat them 8-0 on aggregate but there was a great atmosphere
There was a (romantic) stage musical which was then made into a movie called 'Sunshine on Leith' featuring the music of the Proclaimers. I think that they have done much better than this and I'm gonna be (500 miles), both good songs but their debut hit - Letter from America is far superior imo and my next favourite is the Joyful Kilmarnock blues. Cheers.
When they play this live they have a violinst called Erica Nockalls. She also plays for the Wonder Stuff.
Erin go Bragh
@@midnightmover2329 alba gu brath 🏴
Can i make a song Request?? Bob Marley - Babylon System
Its "FOOTBALL" not bloody SOCKER..
Sorry. We're Canadian. Of course it's football. (And how Canadian of us to apologize, eh?)
@@hanierfamily how British of me to accept you apology..
It's fitbaw.
Alba shaor a nis
Its an anthem for diet Celtic...
It's football guys not soccer
Yes, sorry, we're Canadian and they call it soccer here but we know better. 😁😁