Josh Okeefe - "Building Up and Tearing England Down" (Live from a Building Site, England)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @thestraydawgs
    @thestraydawgs Год назад +83

    Solidarity to ALL workers in EVERY country that do the hard work that makes civilization and society possible. And may they fight for and receive a decent and well deserved living wage. Without workers, the suits would have nowhere to go and nothing to do. GREAT job!!!!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +6

      too right!

    • @freddiemercerful
      @freddiemercerful Год назад +9

      I quite agree, although let's not forget the real goal isn't a fair days pay for a fair days work but the abolition of the wages system and the establishment of a society based on production for human need. Either way nice to meet a fellow Josh Okeefe fan, solidarity comrade!

  • @oldredeyes7816
    @oldredeyes7816 Год назад +24

    The struggle of the working class is one old as time. But we have the numbers and we do all the work. Yet we are the ones who struggle. When some boss with a tie does nothing and lives in comfort off our hard work. In the words of the great James Connolly “ A revolution will only be achieved when the ordinary people of the world, us the working class, get up off our knees and take back what is rightfully ours “ -James Connolly

  • @Vilik-nm7ry
    @Vilik-nm7ry 11 месяцев назад +12

    I'm an American here, I grew up on the old folk scene. I'd say I'd put you next to the best of them.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  11 месяцев назад +1

      that is kind of you, thank you for stopping by, my friend

    • @eoinhogan152
      @eoinhogan152 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@joshokeefeofficial Your an exceptional talent brother, keep it up

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  9 месяцев назад +2

      thank you my friend@@eoinhogan152

    • @gabrielmckinney5993
      @gabrielmckinney5993 8 месяцев назад +2

      Agreed. Brother is absolutely perfect and represents the best of the genre. Absolute legend

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@gabrielmckinney5993 hey thank you for the real kind words Gabriel. Just wanna let you know that I appreciate the support

  • @kenocon1
    @kenocon1 Год назад +21

    I have listened to this for years by different artists. This is definitely one of the best. Congratulations young man and keep it up 👍

  • @matthewjames5928
    @matthewjames5928 Год назад +8

    Ronnie drew and alex o donnell lift the same emotions in me, both have an incredible story telling warm tone ...thank you for this wonderfull version

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +1

      ah, that is some fine standing you put me in their Matthew, I am truly honoured.

  • @DryCreekRadio
    @DryCreekRadio 8 месяцев назад +11

    England is a beautiful country with a wonderful, brave, complex and storied history.
    Am an Irishman who respects the history and culture of the regular English. What a country, what a story, and a breathtaking performance by this young man.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  8 месяцев назад +4

      You are not wrong there. Thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate them. I hope to see you at a show in Ireland in June, my friend!

    • @darrenclarke6063
      @darrenclarke6063 7 месяцев назад

      Top class song

  • @lor3nz8
    @lor3nz8 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you! Power and glory to the Irish people and to all the workers of the world ❤️‍🔥✊️

  • @alexodonnell88
    @alexodonnell88 Год назад +8

    This song is pure magic and the tone in your voice is a gift from god!!!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words Alex, just giving it a good go, you know

  • @tullysoutregiusroyals
    @tullysoutregiusroyals 3 месяца назад +4

    It wasn't only the hardworking Irishmen who toiled for England and got shafted by our corrupt government, the Englishmen did too. What is most tragic is the paddies did it for us and still faced injustice. It's better nowadays I think, I hope the Irish can forgive us one day.

  • @asgeirbergmann
    @asgeirbergmann 10 месяцев назад +2

    I've not heard this sung with such believe and true meaning by anyone alive. Thank you lad, I'll be lending you my ear hopefully for years to come.

  • @BGInc81
    @BGInc81 Год назад +5

    Saw Josh in Dingle, great gig. I’m sticking his poster up in my shower 😉

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +2

      I am glad you enjoyed the show! Look after that poster, now

    • @JoshOSU73
      @JoshOSU73 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@joshokeefeofficial
      From one Josh to another. Bravo. Your voice captures the best of Luke and Ronnie.

  • @NathairRi
    @NathairRi 20 дней назад

    Absolutely beautiful my friend,, brought tears to the eyes of block carrying man

  • @TonyMccormick-hu4zn
    @TonyMccormick-hu4zn Год назад +2

    I love my irish music and its the best version i ever heard 💯 fare play to him some voice i cant stop listening to it every day haha ❤

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      Tony - that really means a lot to me for you to say that, I hope to meet you and shake your hand some day out there on the road. All the best to you and thank you for listening. Josh

  • @robbiekennedy1029
    @robbiekennedy1029 Год назад +3

    This is just amazing wat a voice man love it

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      Thank you Robbie, appreciate the kind words! Thanks for stopping by on the channel

    • @robbiekennedy1029
      @robbiekennedy1029 Год назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial at you playing any gigs in Ireland I wood love to here u in person..... Unbelievable mate

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      @@robbiekennedy1029 Upcoming gigs in Ireland:
      August 02, 2023 - Hylands Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare IRE
      August 03, 2023 - DeBarra's, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, IRE
      August 04, 2023 - John Lee's, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, IRE
      August 05, 2023 - Hole in the Wall, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, IRE | SOLD OUT
      August 06, 2023 - Féile Na hAbhann, Belfast, N.IRE
      August 10, 2023 - Foxy Johns, Dingle, Co. Kerry, IRE
      August 11, 2023 - Curby’s Bar, Ardfert, Co. Kerry, IRE
      August 12, 2023 - The Village Inn, Bohola, Co. Mayo, IRE
      August 17th 2023 - Spirit Store, Dundalk, Co. Louth IRE

    • @robbiekennedy1029
      @robbiekennedy1029 Год назад +1

      @@joshokeefeofficial am from Dundalk that is brilliant man I'll defo b at spirit store great spot ..... Tanku man

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      @@robbiekennedy1029 class tell ya friends, plenty room and see you there

  • @ethansimmons82
    @ethansimmons82 9 месяцев назад

    I love this man's voice so much

  • @whenpigsfly860
    @whenpigsfly860 Год назад +1

    What a voice!

  • @SharonBermingham
    @SharonBermingham 3 месяца назад +1

    Brillant supporting act with Glen Hansard in San Fran at The Fillmore and Golden Gate Park!! Welcome and very well done, the audience around us were stunned with your great sound, applauding after your first verse. I just loved it and wish you continued success!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  3 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for stopping by the channel and the kind words. I am so glad you got to see the shows. Golden Gate Park was very unexpected for me but was an incredible experience it was! Thank you for the insight from the ground!!!

  • @waynecooney8140
    @waynecooney8140 5 месяцев назад +2

    Deadly 💚☘️🇮🇪

  • @RobDurrant1991
    @RobDurrant1991 Год назад +2

    This is absolutely brilliant 👏🏻

  • @DabillaMusic
    @DabillaMusic 2 месяца назад

    Love this song!

  • @hoopiecelt
    @hoopiecelt 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great song...great voice.... any plans to gig in Glasgow Josh? ... many a venue there for your talent...Ana mhaith mo chara 👏🇮🇪

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  11 месяцев назад

      thank you my friend, hopefully in the future i will come back to Glasgow. Just in Ireland at the moment.

  • @dgray283
    @dgray283 Год назад +1

    Sounding good 👍

  • @mfphonepics
    @mfphonepics Год назад +6

    I worked with these lads in the 80s - You do their unsaid emotions justice.
    The had aching bones and cut gingers wrapped in insulating tape and pints in the Crown replaced the death of kindness from society and the grevious loss of their family.
    You give a voice to them. 😅

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +1

      comments like these are what keep me going. thank you so much for the kind words, story and graft!

  • @joelsmith552
    @joelsmith552 10 месяцев назад +2

    Shane McGowan is still among us. Forgive me please if that's coarse. I mean it as a sincere and heartfelt compliment. You're fantastic.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад +2

      That really means a lot to hear that Joel, thank you so much for stopping by

  • @garethdemspey5127
    @garethdemspey5127 Год назад +1

    Beautiful version ! The way the song was meant to be done melodic story telling at its finest 👍

  • @AnOnYmOuS-qo7dd
    @AnOnYmOuS-qo7dd Год назад +3

    Thank goodness you are creating music. The world is a better place with artists like yourself. We appreciate you.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +1

      I will keep creating, that's for sure and thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.

  • @catherineohalloran820
    @catherineohalloran820 Год назад +1

    Saw you last night in Ballyvaughan. It was such a wonderful gig. What a voice and presence. Thank you 😊

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      I am glad you enjoyed the show in Ballyvaughan. I had a great time in the County Mayo and I am really looking forward to coming back! Thank you for the kind words and stopping by the channel.

  • @kiamlambellissimo
    @kiamlambellissimo Год назад +1

    Hope you'll make a tour to Toronto soon. Really appreciate your music, friend.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +2

      I really hope to get to Canada soon, I would love to go to Nova Scotia on my trip there also! Thank you for stopping by and the kind words, Josh

  • @iamconmasfra
    @iamconmasfra Год назад +2

    This song always hits me hard and you did a fantastic job, love the DIY hi-vis.
    Needed this for my drive-in to site today, another day and another hole to be dug. Appreciate you!

  • @laurenhoban4976
    @laurenhoban4976 Год назад +1

    This is proper old school very rare now ❤

  • @KaraBurwell-gw4oy
    @KaraBurwell-gw4oy Год назад +1

    Seen Josh play this live in Nashville, amazing talent 😊

  • @2051985
    @2051985 Год назад +1

    I'd love to hear you singing songs like, go lassie go...and the other Irish songs...

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      There is more on my channel, go take a look! Here is Go Lassie Go for you: ruclips.net/video/gPm9CaqwheA/видео.html

  • @leemartin2701
    @leemartin2701 Год назад +2

    Great version well done

  • @stephenguinane6565
    @stephenguinane6565 Год назад +1

    One of my favourites. Gwan Josh, great version.

  • @Bennusan1
    @Bennusan1 Месяц назад

    A wonderful rendition. Interesting that I've come across this a few days after a English gent proudly proclaimed that the English colonial project was a force for good... Never quite that simple...

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Месяц назад

      thank you for my friend for the kind words and sharing this!

  • @jessedaniel6330
    @jessedaniel6330 9 месяцев назад

    I love your music brother sounds like you captured the spirit of the old ways

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  9 месяцев назад +1

      hey so glad you like it, i'm an old man stuck in a younger fella's body really. thanks for stopping by Jesse!

  • @DannyRoseOfficial
    @DannyRoseOfficial Год назад +1

  • @mickeymadden8064
    @mickeymadden8064 Год назад +1

    Mighty Stuff Josh 👏

  • @winfredharrison403
    @winfredharrison403 Год назад +1

    I like this very much.

  • @paulmooney5126
    @paulmooney5126 10 месяцев назад

    Brilliant rendition of a brilliant song - thanks very much, Dominic and Josh!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for stopping by Paul and the kind words, I am glad you liked the video so

  • @wolfganghornbogen6109
    @wolfganghornbogen6109 Год назад +1

    Love your voice and songs.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +2

      thanks for stopping by again Wolfgang, I appreciate your support

  • @alanvaldovinos7497
    @alanvaldovinos7497 9 месяцев назад +1

    great!

  • @ryanwoodside8278
    @ryanwoodside8278 Год назад +1

    This is so refreshing. Keep them coming pal

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      thank you ryan, new one coming very soon, so keep a look out?

  • @JockLambert1972
    @JockLambert1972 Год назад

    This is absolutely brilliant I’m sure Frank Harte god rest his soul would approve 💚

  • @NobodyIRLFR
    @NobodyIRLFR 10 месяцев назад

    So glad to have heard you in Layla’s at 2 in the afternoon on a Tuesday.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад

      Ah! the good old days my friend! I am glad you were there.

  • @RoyMoran-hp4du
    @RoyMoran-hp4du 4 месяца назад +1

    A sher brilliant

  • @gunstarhero8028
    @gunstarhero8028 Год назад

    I keep coming back to this one, thanks mate

  • @ChadTolson
    @ChadTolson 8 месяцев назад

    You gave me chills, man. Great stuff!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  8 месяцев назад

      better grab a coat, don't wanna catch a cold. hey just messing, thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate you lad

  • @ppd3bw
    @ppd3bw Год назад +2

    Ronnie Drew up in heaven is proud of you.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +1

      i think that is one of the nicest messages I have ever had, thank you

  • @BTS-rd8wm
    @BTS-rd8wm 4 месяца назад

    Great version young man ❤

  • @ollyfoxcam
    @ollyfoxcam Год назад

    big love from olly c

  • @BobbyFireRadio
    @BobbyFireRadio Год назад

    Really nice

  • @TuesdaysTurn
    @TuesdaysTurn 10 месяцев назад +1

    Do you know the model for the lav inside the guitar? I've been doing a lot of research, and hard to find ones that are good for the inside of a guitar, and the ones that go on the outside have big battery packs many of them anyway.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      it's just a normal one, the same as the one for the voice

    • @TuesdaysTurn
      @TuesdaysTurn 10 месяцев назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial ME2?

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TuesdaysTurn like i mentioned before, i have no idea what they are. just the basic ones.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      Also, I would recommend getting something that suits what you do. I can't stress enough that the microphone, especially ones this small don't decide the character of what is being recorded, I have used my phone before and I sound exactly the same, it's just not as clear. Hope this helps, Josh

    • @TuesdaysTurn
      @TuesdaysTurn 10 месяцев назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial Thanks again! Love your sound!

  • @kennethwalsh3078
    @kennethwalsh3078 Год назад

    Lovely stuff

  • @oldredeyes7816
    @oldredeyes7816 Год назад

    ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

  • @wur3454
    @wur3454 День назад

    Great song! but what kind of jacket is that?

  • @mcb6108
    @mcb6108 Год назад

    Great tune! Any chance you’ll be coming to the UK? Since you’re in the area would be rude to not!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      It is not looking likely this summer, but never say never. Where are you located?

    • @mcb6108
      @mcb6108 Год назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial I’m in Brighton which is a wonderful seaside city that would be very welcoming to you!

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      @@mcb6108 I was just in Brighton performing not long ago! Would love to go back! Make sure you are subscribed to my mailing list to keep up to date with when i'm back in Brighton!

  • @bipper7943
    @bipper7943 Год назад +1

    Love listening to Ronnie Drew and Christy Moore’s versions of this, and now another brilliant cover. Well done lad. Any shows in Ireland coming up?

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      thank you, yes, check out the description there are three Ireland dates there. I will be adding more in the coming weeks so please keep a look out! Where are you from?

    • @bipper7943
      @bipper7943 Год назад +1

      @@joshokeefeofficial Nice one, thanks! I’m from Cork but might be able to make the Kilkenny one if you won’t be around here.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      @@bipper7943 was just in Cork but I am hoping to be back in August, so keep a look. If you sign up to my mailing list, it will keep you up to date with where you can find me!

  • @barbaramcspadden8655
    @barbaramcspadden8655 4 месяца назад +1

    Time to stop repeating history. ✊

    • @MichaelMcNulty-n9x
      @MichaelMcNulty-n9x 3 месяца назад

      It's a true song , I've done this in my time.
      Hard work done mainly by the Irish.

  • @TuesdaysTurn
    @TuesdaysTurn 10 месяцев назад +1

    So good! Thanks for responding in the other video. So you have a lav for your vocal and a lav inside your guitar? Sounds GREAT!! What recorder do you use for the lavs?

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      yea that's right. Ah, the recorder is just an old zoom one that is a nightmare but I make it work

    • @TuesdaysTurn
      @TuesdaysTurn 10 месяцев назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial Awesome! Is the instrument lav cardioid or omni?

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      brother I have no idea i'm not that good with technical stuff@@TuesdaysTurn

    • @TuesdaysTurn
      @TuesdaysTurn 10 месяцев назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial Thanks man!

  • @cm1456
    @cm1456 Год назад

    Could i ask what finger picking pattern/chords your using currently learning this ATM but by ear

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад

      i honestly don't know I just play whatever comes to my head you know!

  • @imnotincontrolitsathrowawa3646
    @imnotincontrolitsathrowawa3646 3 месяца назад +1

    United ireland !!!!

  • @aidancoyle3151
    @aidancoyle3151 24 дня назад

    OBE Other's bloody effort, MBE My bloody effort.

  • @AntonovW
    @AntonovW Год назад

    👍🇸🇪

  • @thomasgricezodiac
    @thomasgricezodiac Месяц назад

    Hey Josh do you speak Irish?

  • @BTS-rd8wm
    @BTS-rd8wm 4 месяца назад

    🇮🇪❤️🇮🇪❤️🇮🇪

  • @retoscheidegger4308
    @retoscheidegger4308 Год назад

    🇨🇭 helvetic greet's from switzerland 🙃

  • @owencoughlan7527
    @owencoughlan7527 10 месяцев назад +1

    A very powerful version of a legendary song. We must do away with this system that mutilates the (often immigrant) working class. Solidarity to all who struggle

  • @zachb9495
    @zachb9495 8 месяцев назад

    Shane would be proud.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  7 месяцев назад

      I am not sure about all that, but that is very nice of you to say.

    • @zachb9495
      @zachb9495 5 месяцев назад

      You don’t have to be sure of it, you’ve done the job. He wasn’t sure either. This isn’t a trade for gratification, it’s one you’re meant to bring to us

  • @francisryan1845
    @francisryan1845 2 месяца назад

    Doesn't he remind one of the great Ronnie Drew

  • @martinoleary2667
    @martinoleary2667 Год назад +2

    Great voive lad. Can u do beeswing

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +2

      I can try Martin, what version do you like?

    • @martinoleary2667
      @martinoleary2667 Год назад +1

      @@joshokeefeofficial your own version lad. It would be great thanks v much.

    • @joshokeefeofficial
      @joshokeefeofficial  Год назад +2

      @@martinoleary2667 ok, look out for it so

    • @martinoleary2667
      @martinoleary2667 Год назад

      @@joshokeefeofficial unreal lad can't wait to hear it. A1 fella.