Saw them at a bar in Banff in '96. The windows in the stire below popped out from all of us jigging and the band bought me a plate of nachos. What a night, what a lovely bunch they are. Loves 'em
I have recently been "blogging" on Zoom with some new Irish friends (from Co. Letrim) and have indicated that The Descendants (from Newfoundland) are "My Favourite Irish Band." Perfect rendition of this charming tune.
The Irish Decreasedants are a fantastic Folk group band from St. John's Newfoundland I like there songs Elaine fantastic CON O'Brien is a fantastic singer songwriter and Guitarist there all fantastic
These guys are fabulous. I just "discovered" them this morning when I listened to their version of "Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary" and was informed, via a posting on You Tube, that the group singing that wonderful song was called The Irish Descendants. I look forward to discovering more of their wonderful sound and will support them with my money as well as my mouth. Thanks for the great music, boys. (The lassie ain't bad to look at, either.)
Well, we had one heck of a night last night with the Irish Descendants playing at our Legion in Dominion! Just want to say a huge thank you on behalf of our Legion and the Hawks Dream Field. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. ❤️❤️
(Pardon me lol ) Wondering if you know of any plans for new music/videos releases? I've only recently discovered them here in Australia, and Con with his incredibly beautiful voice! Also love to know, if by chance the bassist in this video (Larry Martin) is likely to rejoin again?
Never been to Newfoundland but have spent time in Nova Scotia and can vouch for that part of the world having some great music and some great songwriters. Everyone should go there and see and hear for themselves. Donovan?????
What a great song, absolutely love the Irish descendants, great voices, also a great harmonization touch to the song, best version I've heard, Thanks for posting! :)
This isn't even close to what I'm usually listening to (about 120 bpm short), but this is great! Makes me want to sit down and have a pint of Guinnes with my mates.
Absolutely LOVE this version of the song! I'd have to admit that I didn't care for the original, but this version is beautiful and a thing of wonder. Well done guys, very well done!
i love this video.mainly because its a great song and its in my hometown.actually is still live there.i live not to far from where this is taken.from where i live i can look out over the harbour.its a great view.the town is call Flatrock.and at 1:55 when it goes around the corner of the building, the nose of the boat that is shown is my friends dads boat
I have all their ablums - I loved group since a Canadian friend of mine turned me on to them a couple of years ago. I am particularly fond of this version of Catch the Wind - I actually like it a lot better than Donovan - the original (I think!) artist. I didn't know they did videos! Thanks for posting this!
Great memories seeing this band at the Double Deuce in the 1990s in Halifax. I thought they wrote this song until I heard Dylan's then I realised it was Donovan! Lol. Seriously though, good band to bring a date to /wink-wink-say-so-more.
@Rheostatik thanks , for the info. man i can listen to this all day, what a voice...just amazing. o'brian has one of the greatest voices i have ever heard
I have to go dig up my Irish Descendants albums now. Excellent work; I never knew you guys did music videos! I can't find much of your work here in the States.
@TxKimberly Love this version also. This is my first time to hear it & it's fantastic. I love many of the versions Donovan did. He is an acquired taste, like Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, and Joan Baez.
Not a bad rendition BUT remember that Donovan recorded this back in the 1960's. Styles were different and technology has improved. Plus it was Donovan's genius that created this song. It's easier to do what's already been did that to create something new.
Saw them at a bar in Banff in '96. The windows in the stire below popped out from all of us jigging and the band bought me a plate of nachos. What a night, what a lovely bunch they are. Loves 'em
Excellent....thank you from this Irish descendant living in Olympia, Washington. USA
Hands down one of the best versions ever of this excellent song!
My favorite song!
I think Donovan would be proud!
I own everything they ever recorded. They remain in spite of changes over the years, my favorite band ever. I wish they'd record more.
I have recently been "blogging" on Zoom with some new Irish friends (from Co. Letrim) and have indicated that The Descendants (from Newfoundland) are "My Favourite Irish Band." Perfect rendition of this charming tune.
To , all the Newfies , :)))
that shared their lives with us in the Yukon ,, God Bless you all !!!
Always loved this song. One of the best versions I have ever heard.
+LD King: Make that THE best version.
I completely agree. The best version ever of this song. Saw them live once in Halifax...incredible talent!
Very proud to be a Newfie and call Newfoundland my home !! Some of the greatest music have come from our amazing province !!
The Irish Decreasedants are a fantastic Folk group band from St. John's Newfoundland I like there songs Elaine fantastic CON O'Brien is a fantastic singer songwriter and Guitarist there all fantastic
Ah my wonderful Irish kinfolk!!!
I heard this song 20 years ago, and have loved it ever since. It's beautiful and haunting at the same time. It always puts a smile on my face...
Probably the best Irish band of all time
They are not Irish, they are Canadians from Newfoundland.
These guys are fabulous. I just "discovered" them this morning when I listened to their version of "Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary" and was informed, via a posting on You Tube, that the group singing that wonderful song was called The Irish Descendants. I look forward to discovering more of their wonderful sound and will support them with my money as well as my mouth. Thanks for the great music, boys. (The lassie ain't bad to look at, either.)
Well, we had one heck of a night last night with the Irish Descendants playing at our Legion in Dominion! Just want to say a huge thank you on behalf of our Legion and the Hawks Dream Field. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. ❤️❤️
A song of my childhood. Parents used to play these guys all the time.
Catch the wind is a hit.Iove listening to it
Donovan recorded this in 1965
Con is my cousin.. great people.. sat in their kitchen hearing these beautiful songs!!!
ward008 from da shore. Con is a class act
(Pardon me lol ) Wondering if you know of any plans for new music/videos releases? I've only recently discovered them here in Australia, and Con with his incredibly beautiful voice! Also love to know, if by chance the bassist in this video (Larry Martin) is likely to rejoin again?
Absolutely beautiful and Talented band they are and still the bestttt 100--100 love their style.ty
Coming from a cowboy out in the Western US, this is AWESOME, my Irish friends! Love it!
+Pocatello Cowboy Not too shabby for a band of Newfoundland fishermen. Canada is so proud!
Maureen Gabert I definitely have to agree👌Greetings from NL Canada🇨🇦
I wanna see Ireland again ... How beautiful, now I'm in tears ...
Pretty sure this is Newfoundland not Ireland but both beautiful.
♥beautiful music♥ , love and peace from Guam,USA
A beautiful strong voice complemented by a talented bunch of musicians, doesn't get any better.
Music that rocks and speaks to sentimentality and all things good. I like it!
Love this version
Wandered over here from Stan Rogers and the Hu (yeah, I know). Glad to find this. Best wishes to all; stay well.
Jesus I downloaded this on limewire back in the day and just snooping to see was it here....happy days
Exactly ! This is a fantastic version and should rightly be played more on Radio etc , Cheers and a guid hogmanay to all !!
Oh con!! We’d love to have Newfie tunes😊 we have a whole American
Never been to Newfoundland but have spent time in Nova Scotia and can vouch for that part of the world having some great music and some great songwriters. Everyone should go there and see and hear for themselves. Donovan?????
donovan can proverbially 'suck it ; what a great rendition! thank you lads!
I love this song.....beautiful!
Just. Great. Stuff. I mean, DAMN!!
Excellent. a Beautiful song. That is all that can be said about it.
canada is a majestic country from coast to coast nfld is the synphony for it.
I love this song
What a great song, absolutely love the Irish descendants, great voices, also a great harmonization touch to the song, best version I've heard, Thanks for posting! :)
About time this viddy made it onto here - cracking cover of an excellent song
Love this cover,one of my favourite songs, love the descendants
Great song,great vocals!! I love it.
This isn't even close to what I'm usually listening to (about 120 bpm short), but this is great! Makes me want to sit down and have a pint of Guinnes with my mates.
Same. I'm generally listening to Behemoth or LoG and this just captured me.
Beautiful
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
Lovely song!
@cs02000 I've seen them three times in 9 months. Simply amazing!
Absolutely LOVE this version of the song!
I'd have to admit that I didn't care for the original, but this version is beautiful and a thing of wonder. Well done guys, very well done!
This is such a great version of this song!
Yet another reason I'm proud to call Newfoundland home.
me too!!
The Newfs are 1 just another part of why Canada is GREAT! Gawd luv'em!
+Essardee That's NEWFIES not Newfs..that sounds too hateful like that
Great shit !!!! Just found you guys. Awesome from Nashville, Tennessee !!!
Very good song. Lovely video.
i love this video.mainly because its a great song and its in my hometown.actually is still live there.i live not to far from where this is taken.from where i live i can look out over the harbour.its a great view.the town is call Flatrock.and at 1:55 when it goes around the corner of the building, the nose of the boat that is shown is my friends dads boat
Great cover of a great song!
I have all their ablums - I loved group since a Canadian friend of mine turned me on to them a couple of years ago. I am particularly fond of this version of Catch the Wind - I actually like it a lot better than Donovan - the original (I think!) artist. I didn't know they did videos! Thanks for posting this!
Thanks for this very nice version
Love it!
beautiful song! i love it! :-)
There's a duet of this with Donavan and Liam Clancy out there somewhere. This is a great cover.
I think this deserves more than 495 likes still 255,410 views awesome
Nicely done.
Awesome rendition. Cool Video. You guys are great. Keep it up.
That's Newfoundland sweetheart!
+Bryce Reede Home Sweet Home for me!! :)
These guys have start making more RUclips videos their amazing
Happy St. Patrick's Day 2022
Great memories seeing this band at the Double Deuce in the 1990s in Halifax. I thought they wrote this song until I heard Dylan's then I realised it was Donovan! Lol. Seriously though, good band to bring a date to /wink-wink-say-so-more.
best listen to on foggy mornings
Like#767👍This is the best version of this song anywhere, bar none❤️🎸🎤🥁🎸❤️Subscribed 🛎Greetings from Sandringham NL Canada🇨🇦😁
@tleok2003 I agree! I saw him Wednesday night, and he was simply amazing, as usual.
Adam, it is on iTunes. You'll find it on the album So Far So Good...The Best Of The Irish Descendants.
NICE.
@Rheostatik thanks , for the info. man i can listen to this all day, what a voice...just amazing. o'brian has one of the greatest voices i have ever heard
Good old Newfoundland
loves the by's
Con O'Brien is the singer's name. The line-up is constantly changing, but he's the only one that's been there since the beginning.
I have to go dig up my Irish Descendants albums now. Excellent work; I never knew you guys did music videos! I can't find much of your work here in the States.
@TxKimberly Love this version also. This is my first time to hear it & it's fantastic. I love many of the versions Donovan did. He is an acquired taste, like Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, and Joan Baez.
I tell ya Peter griffin's got some pipes wha
They sound release an HD version of this video.
Good version of a Donovan classic
Very well done. Are you guys going to be performing after this lockdown is over?
If you want to hear something beautiful, search for their rendition of Let Me Fish Off Cape Mary.
this guys voice is awesome. who is the singer in this video ? american idol needs talent like this not all that crap they have on there.
Is this on iTunes? - I am struggling to find it. Such great music.
i wish they'd do "sunshine superman".
Not a bad rendition BUT remember that Donovan recorded this back in the 1960's. Styles were different and technology has improved. Plus it was Donovan's genius that created this song. It's easier to do what's already been did that to create something new.
So do anyone know how D'arcy is doing since his stroke? Hope things are well for him.
Great song! Who are your actors, please? Your hero looks familiar :-)
tubs be the best
im from canada and yes this is filmed in newfound land plus these guys aren't even irish they just sound like it the singer is actually german
Con O'Brien is not German! lol
Tak Man yep look at the big fat head on him....he's and Irish Newfie.
they're called the Irish DESCENDANTS, they're all second or third generation
the lead singer is Con O'Brien... born and raised in Bay Bulls Newfoundland.... my second cousin...
OK, I'll say it - this version beats Donovan's cold.
is that Paul "Boomer" Stamp playing the drums?
love you daddy! ( ronnie power) :)
ya well larrys my dad
It's like these guys just wake up one morning and said, "What the fuck, let's make a music video."
Great rendition. I like it better than Donovan's.
what year did Canada join nfld nothing to do with the amazeing song
1949
@tleok2003 he's my uncle
Nice Donovan cover! But Give credit for the original artist. I always get erked when people don't give credit for covering someone's song.