The Lakes of Ponchatrain - Dan McCabe

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
  • This is an American song which dates back to the 1800’s. The tune is older while lyricist is unknown but the lyrics can be linked to the American civil war. It tells the story of a man seeking shelter and falling in love with the woman who helps him. It is believed the lyrics are written around the time of the American civil war. There are references to foreign money being no good, which is believed to be confederate money. The song is performed most notably by Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. Not an Irish ballads but a beautiful ballad all the same. One of my all times favourite songs! Really enjoyed recording this one!
    Grá Mór 💚

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  • @craigmccarthy2429
    @craigmccarthy2429 2 года назад +18

    Amazing Dan, literally unbelievable. I wish me Da was here to experience this, I'm living in the UK now and Everytime I hear any of your songs, it brings a tear to my eye. And I can relate to nearly all of them in some way. I'd say Fred o,Brian and Kevin McCarthy are smiling away up there.

  • @JoanneMundy-r3f
    @JoanneMundy-r3f 2 месяца назад +1

    That's how this song should be sung, absolutely a tear jerker, many thanks Dan, wonderful rendition of a beautiful love ballad. Poor Irish emigrant with raw lost love, such powerful emotions in that song. I'm in tears listening.

  • @ccirishgal
    @ccirishgal 4 года назад +37

    Beautiful!! I own a home in Slidell, Louisiana. I know Lake Pontchartrain very well. My late husband and I fished it often.

    • @carlegan7054
      @carlegan7054 3 года назад

      Its a beautiful song, I hope you have many happy memories fishing with your beloved husband. May he rest in peace and may you live on in peace.

  • @truthpreppin7630
    @truthpreppin7630 4 года назад +13

    Dude!! Been listening to this song since 2005. I've heard plenty of renditions. This is by far the best I've ever heard. I play it from my friends and family and they adore it!

    • @thomasmaloney9328
      @thomasmaloney9328 Год назад

      Paul Brady sings the best version dan mccabe does a good version he sings spancill Hill brilliant

  • @trichi77
    @trichi77 4 года назад +18

    Again, brilliant job! It's a shame I can only hit the "Thumbs-Up" once. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.
    Cheers!

  • @K-Sully1997
    @K-Sully1997 2 года назад +2

    Came back from the gym about 6 hours ago, flung this song on, 6 hours later I’m sitting still listening with a pint of stout and a chaser, some man Dan lad

  • @kieranodonoghue2039
    @kieranodonoghue2039 4 года назад +15

    Once again you have outdone yourself Dan Incredible. Another one to add to the Dan McCabe Playlist 👍❤🇮🇪

  • @kylesmith2843
    @kylesmith2843 4 года назад +21

    Deadly stuff yet again Dan! Can’t wait to hear Town I Loved so Well, I know you’re gonna do it so well! God Bless

  • @greedy381
    @greedy381 4 года назад +17

    Top class yet again Dan, you’re throwing out absolute legendary songs every single time, keep er lit lad

  • @irish8856
    @irish8856 3 года назад +4

    Best version of this song out there...

  • @declantwomey7525
    @declantwomey7525 4 года назад +4

    As all ways Dan another great song by a great singer keep up the great work 🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️

    • @danmccabemusic5673
      @danmccabemusic5673  4 года назад +7

      Thanks Declan, seen a comment you left about having a child recovering from cancer? I really appreciate all the support you’ve given me and as a thank you I’d love to send a private video to the child. Let me know what the story is behind that and I’ll put something together

    • @declantwomey7525
      @declantwomey7525 4 года назад +5

      @@danmccabemusic5673 hi Dan that would be great if you could much appreciated my son Brendan was misdiagnosis for 2 year's a week before his 12th birthday he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia he had to indure 3 long years of intense treatment he is now coming up to a year in remission and just celebrated his 16th birthday also now going to college appreciate you taking the time out to ask about Brendan appreciate your music keep up the great work 🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️

    • @danmccabemusic5673
      @danmccabemusic5673  4 года назад +2

      @@declantwomey7525 Declan im so sorry to hear that, thats heart breaking, can you get in touch with me on facebook? My music page is Dan McCabe Musician or alternatively if you want to leave your phone number in a comment i can give you a call and we will arrange a little private virtual gig, sorry im only seeing your reply now, hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to having a chat with you and brendan,

  • @Saoir5e
    @Saoir5e 4 года назад +12

    God fell down such a rabbit hole last night when I was sent on your version of Grace. Have listened to all your videos now and looking forward to the next one already. Keep it up 👍
    Suggestion: Mo Ghile Mear

  • @freejulianassange537
    @freejulianassange537 2 года назад +3

    An extremely difficult song to hear in anyone's voice besides PB's... though, as it turns out, not impossible. You nailed it Dan. Bravo, from Sunny South Australia.

  • @dylancasey8164
    @dylancasey8164 4 года назад +2

    Unreal Dan all my family and extended family love listening to you ⚠️ would love to hear the old man feel like you would sing it very well

  • @darbyogill5771
    @darbyogill5771 4 года назад +3

    Next year will be a blinder listening to this man live, your a legend Danno 💪💪🇮🇪

  • @Westo_ire
    @Westo_ire 4 года назад +2

    Another great tune Dan thanks 👍🇮🇪

  • @BoB10
    @BoB10 4 года назад +2

    Another great tune from a great artist , who on earth clicked the thumbs down, must be stone deaf.

  • @sully02cfc
    @sully02cfc 4 года назад +3

    Ar fheabhas 💚 my playlist is full of Dan MC Cabe. Keep them coming 💚🇮🇪

  • @liamoreilly783
    @liamoreilly783 4 года назад +3

    Never knew this song Dan ....sung wonderfully ..good man

  • @jamesdevlin3754
    @jamesdevlin3754 4 года назад +5

    Brilliant again Dan like you’re singing my playlist can’t wait for meet me at the pillar 🙏

  • @peterduffy1062
    @peterduffy1062 4 года назад +5

    Ah jesus 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼absolutely terrific

  • @phillipcurrell3486
    @phillipcurrell3486 4 года назад +4

    Unbelievable! Keep them coming! You are definitely on a different level Dan! a pleasure to listen to ☘️

  • @onzirish
    @onzirish 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely perfect again Dan. Laying in bed on a Sunday morning listening to this during these mad times, just takes us all away for that little while.. Thank you

  • @JonaShone
    @JonaShone 4 года назад +5

    Fantastic as always Dan! I found your channel a few months ago and it has reconnected me with my Irish roots! Can’t wait for your music on Spotify!

  • @YeeDeef06
    @YeeDeef06 4 года назад +1

    Jesus man, this is the best thing I've heard in long time , thanks for sharing

  • @gerrysonofmick8834
    @gerrysonofmick8834 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful Dan great to have you back just in time for 2nd lock down 🤣👊the patriotic chills you have flowing

  • @arthurshelby8314
    @arthurshelby8314 4 года назад +2

    Smashing it again 👌🇮🇪💚

  • @peterroycroft
    @peterroycroft 2 года назад +3

    I have loved the Paul Brady version for many years, especially the 1999 re-recorded version. You can't match Paul's peerless guitar playing (who could?), but you have a very special voice and I look forward to hearing more of your work. Lovely stuff.

  • @conorreilly3008
    @conorreilly3008 4 года назад +3

    You just seem to get better and better. 👍 Cant wait for the pkaylist on Spotify.

  • @tharr591
    @tharr591 4 года назад +3

    Excellent song lad. Brings back alot of memories keep doing what your doing your an inspiration to everyone

  • @janhomes50
    @janhomes50 3 года назад

    Love the 'throaty raspy' voice ~ emotion from the soul....

  • @pshapiro
    @pshapiro 4 года назад +3

    This is outstanding. I loved it. Thanks!

  • @owendriver2011
    @owendriver2011 4 года назад +2

    Super Dan well-done 👏

  • @rosey6118
    @rosey6118 2 года назад

    Iv never been so moved by someone's voice 🎤 so soulful a voice 🎤💋💋💋

  • @anthonykelly995
    @anthonykelly995 4 года назад +2

    Dan what a wonderful song well done 👍 mate
    I’ve been listening to your music a lot

  • @nicolayoungmurphy8686
    @nicolayoungmurphy8686 4 года назад +2

    Good job Dan well done.
    Great tune 🇮🇪

  • @bel6891
    @bel6891 4 года назад +2

    Unreal as usual!

  • @drewcrumlish9994
    @drewcrumlish9994 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely unreal again Dan lad 🤘😎ur voice is amazing, I could listen to you singing all day

  • @n1mm11
    @n1mm11 4 года назад +2

    Awesome, was listening to this last night and actually googled what the lake looked like in Louisiana

  • @NLRCFC
    @NLRCFC 4 года назад +3

    Very very well sung. 👍👍

  • @louisemccrossan9594
    @louisemccrossan9594 4 года назад +1

    By far thee best version! Well done dan

  • @eamonnmcelroy6688
    @eamonnmcelroy6688 4 года назад +2

    Amazing chief!! Keep it up! Four green fields would be amazing to hear!

  • @Erik-pd9hr
    @Erik-pd9hr 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing sound, definitely puts you in top tier ☘️ singers

  • @garycusack462
    @garycusack462 4 года назад +2

    Dan absolutely unbelievable man!! 💚💚I remember your first upload on Facebook mate and to where you are now is unbelievable mate. Never fail with the voice mate. 🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @JoeKennyMusic
    @JoeKennyMusic 4 года назад +2

    Great version of a great song

  • @jennyclegg1107
    @jennyclegg1107 4 года назад +1

    Have this on repeat... love it

  • @ceelyd967
    @ceelyd967 Год назад

    Gets better every time I listen to it. Absolutely amazing mate

  • @nutsaboutdance
    @nutsaboutdance 4 года назад

    Listen to you sing all day ❤️🇮🇪

  • @Oirish1985
    @Oirish1985 4 года назад +3

    Unbelievable man, beautifully covered, one of my all time favourite songs, great composition, your voice is just Savage, so much depth

  • @madpadi
    @madpadi 4 года назад +1

    Lovely song Dan Keep em coming lad 🇮🇪☘️💚🤍🧡

  • @paulhunter6764
    @paulhunter6764 2 года назад

    Guy just sings straight to your heart 💚 cant wait for august 11th

  • @conormeagher2239
    @conormeagher2239 4 года назад +1

    Not even gonna lie this man needs to create a Spotify account because I need to be able to add this version especially into my playlist

  • @mikeynestor2943
    @mikeynestor2943 4 года назад +2

    One of my favourites lad what an amazing cover outshone yerself again kudos 👌👍

  • @davidlynch991
    @davidlynch991 4 года назад +2

    You are a class act. Very good Pal.

  • @ChicTumshy
    @ChicTumshy 9 месяцев назад

    Very nice rendition of this deep heart wrenching song which I enjoyed very much indeed. Your right up there with Paul Brady and I'd like to hear your youthful voice alongside Paul's guitar work ( no disrespect and I know you will understand what I am saying) Have fun my friend and I hope you are appreciated and listened to when performing (that's surely all an an artist can wish for) Thanks and regards.

  • @michaelwalsh1023
    @michaelwalsh1023 4 года назад +1

    Talent .. hard work .. my favourite artist now. Takes me to coast in my mind ..

  • @michaeldaly4635
    @michaeldaly4635 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant as usual can't wait to see you live

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 2 года назад

    Best version of this Beautiful amazing song

  • @jhonsmite
    @jhonsmite 4 года назад

    I don't think I ever heard a better singer, every song you sing I get lost in though so please sing the cold field of France, I'm actually begging you that is my favourite song ever and I think you would sound brilliant so please 🙏🙏🙏

  • @thomasc4329
    @thomasc4329 4 года назад +2

    Unbelievable as usual ❤️

  • @JanBest
    @JanBest Год назад

    LOVE this version! That gritty voice adds lyrical angst. Very cool...

  • @derek84mar50
    @derek84mar50 4 года назад +1

    a man ur on another level. i never heard that song but im loving it well done bro.

  • @declancrockford8639
    @declancrockford8639 10 месяцев назад

    Dan you play this wonderful song so well keep up the good work

  • @brindsbackpack
    @brindsbackpack 3 года назад +1

    I'm learning to play this after hearing it for the first time last month. Love your version man, very authentic. Loving the gravel in your voice, shows the years of singing. Love the reverb levels too. I hope I can harness half the vibe you have in your version man. Top shelf mate 👍

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 2 года назад

    Love it amazing 👏irelands greatest singer

  • @aileenkerrigan4488
    @aileenkerrigan4488 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely unreal lad 🙌

  • @maireadoconnor1344
    @maireadoconnor1344 4 года назад

    Dan hasn't been a voice like yours in while...all the best you'll go far 🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀

  • @aliensdoexist6629
    @aliensdoexist6629 4 года назад +1

    stunning brother , great voice

  • @micky4999
    @micky4999 4 года назад +1

    Cliffs of Dooneen sir ud definitely smash it👏🏻🇮🇪

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 3 года назад

    Love your voice and music dan such a talented man outstanding beautiful song

  • @ElloLoJo
    @ElloLoJo 7 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous. So gorgeous. And I love the info you gave in the description, I know and adore the song but enjoyed learning a few new details

  • @mikemacdavy8086
    @mikemacdavy8086 4 года назад

    Simply wonderful.

  • @brianmurphy7962
    @brianmurphy7962 2 года назад

    OMG! What a talent is this !!!!!!!!!

  • @aaronrowe4735
    @aaronrowe4735 4 года назад +7

    Brilliant! Would love to hear you sing Arthur McBride

  • @richardmcdonagh2813
    @richardmcdonagh2813 3 года назад

    love your music dan such a talent best album I've heard for years brilliant

  • @dean22909
    @dean22909 4 года назад +3

    Amazing again 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @markperkins9437
    @markperkins9437 Год назад

    Outstanding!

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 Год назад

    Amazing beautiful song and voice

  • @carolmurphy2949
    @carolmurphy2949 4 года назад

    The gift that keeps on giving👌

  • @garycleghorn
    @garycleghorn 4 года назад +1

    One of my favourite songs and now probably my favourite version of it 😊
    Outstanding 👍🏻

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 3 года назад

    I love this dan you are a talented man

  • @seamusog9258
    @seamusog9258 4 года назад +1

    So good. Up there with the best versions ive heard. Would love to hear raglan road fully and the boys of barr na sraide aswell!

  • @coliemcgrath2754
    @coliemcgrath2754 4 года назад

    Good on ya Dan 👍 inspiring choice of songs. The right way to capture The Ballads. Well done. Pleasently supprised every single time. 😉

  • @Hallworks
    @Hallworks 4 года назад +1

    always loved this song, well done lad!

  • @evelynmccabe3855
    @evelynmccabe3855 3 года назад

    Never heard you before. Brilliant and lovely guitar picking. That song sure brings back great memories of trad sessions and songs.

  • @gabrieldambruoso740
    @gabrieldambruoso740 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful.

  • @brianlawlor3162
    @brianlawlor3162 4 года назад

    Excellent job!! Watching from Newfoundland, Canada.

  • @richardmcdonagh9773
    @richardmcdonagh9773 Год назад

    Amazing dan

  • @slickermooney7652
    @slickermooney7652 Год назад +1

    Brilliant mc'carra

  • @richardmcdonagh2813
    @richardmcdonagh2813 3 года назад

    beautiful song sang perfectly

  • @caarn_paul
    @caarn_paul 4 года назад

    Incredible stuff! Every time I come across your channel you've once again just uploaded another cover of one of my favourite ever songs. Lakes of Ponchartrain, Rare Old Times, Grace, Night Visiting Song, Song for Ireland, Spancil Hill, Parting Glass etc etc. Please keep it up!

  • @robweldon2685
    @robweldon2685 4 года назад +2

    Your keeping me sane at the minute lad with this music, absolutely excellent, Try Beeswing, suit you to the ground

  • @lisaoleary8388
    @lisaoleary8388 4 года назад +2

    👏🏻👏🏻🇮🇪 Fantastic 👌🥰

  • @davydoyle3848
    @davydoyle3848 4 года назад

    Great rasp as usual lad
    We've not been blessed with a voice like this for many years but I think great things are a happening for you
    Vicar st onwards and upwards pal thanks for the music pal👍

  • @ayranshea4470
    @ayranshea4470 4 года назад +1

    The town I love so well you would sing great.

  • @frankieplays
    @frankieplays 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic

  • @pauldownes3540
    @pauldownes3540 7 месяцев назад

    That’s inspiring. Better that Brady’s version to my ear. Well done.

  • @stephenmcc9270
    @stephenmcc9270 Год назад

    Beautiful

  • @odhranmurphy3708
    @odhranmurphy3708 3 года назад

    THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @chrissavage1364
    @chrissavage1364 4 года назад +1

    Legend!!