Wow, this wasn't just a tv studio with actors. These people are actually sauced, actually signing along with all their heart, genuinely having a good time. This is just TV gold right here...
Amazing to see a global superstar playing at such a small gig. I don't know the story behind this video tape but it's a collectors item featuring Eric Clapton along with Chas and Dave. 🎸🇮🇪❤🎼👍Gerry Farry.
saw Eric Clapton last night and he did this and my dad started to cry because my grandfather ....born in 1931 used to sing this to my dad, uncles and ant when they'd go to bed thank music is the other great equalizer
Man, it's amazing what a song can do. I grew up around my Grandpa and he would do the exact same. Born in 1934, every time one of the grandkids would go to bed, he would always sing the chorus "Goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams." Brings back such good memories from a simpler time.
I think it was The Weavers who had a big folk "hit" on this in the late 50's ,we all loved the song and used to sing it all the time never knowing at the time that it was written by the legendary "Leadbelly" the great blues player. Every time I hear it,I am shattered by the powerful sadness contained in the lyrics.Eric Clapton's group do a great job on this old and beloved evergreen.
It's great to hear a young person appreciating good music. I'm sure your grandma loved this song lots. And when you see her again you can even have an old dance to it! All the very best.
The song will always have a special place in my heart, because when I was little and dad was teaching me to play guitar he would sing this for me. Thank you for posting!
Little Richard also does a very good job of it..the one I grew up listeneing to with my parents and grandparents.You should never feel like an outcast for listening to what makes your heart and soul feel the best.The songs you are listening too have lasted all these years ,the music most of the kids play today will be forgotten about by the end of the month when the next new big thing pops up.You have a lot of style kid.
My mums name is Irene and her mum my gran passed away a few days ago. And she was staying in my grans house on christmas day. My grans funeral was on christmas eve and the song that was played at her funeral was Lenny Peters welcome home. On christmas night my mum was watching Chas and Dave on the tv and Welcome home came on and then goodnight Irene which my gran used to play to my mum on the piano.
Eric is fantastic magic guitarist. I know him at my teenage time, I like eric songs style the most at 80'. Well that's no doubt I'll follow him in coming futue.
man played heavy rock and it is so gentle with simple guitar work with more melody. Great man and highly accomodative. Thanks EC and if any body has EC's e mail i want to appreciate him.
When I was little. My Grandma would always tell me "Goodnight Irene". I never understood why because my first or middle name wasnt Irene. I figured it was in reference to a song or something. i just looked it up and found this song. she was born in 1935. There are so many different versions of this song. I dont know which one she liked best. I like So saying Good night Irene to me was like an extra I love you. Im now 15. SHe died when i was 12. R.I.P Grandma. i Love you.
I generally don't care much for Mr. Clapton, but this is one of the best renditions of 'Irene' ever. I especially love the audience. I wish I had been there.
@javaman64 The Singer is David Victor Peacock (Dave)...the dude on the piano is Charles (Chas) Hodges...together they are Chas and Dave, a dodgy folk/rock duo from the East end of London....
Thanks! it is very special.I I dont listen to it too often because I still miss my grandma.( i just turned 16) Im a huge fan of british music so yeah. This how I found this version:) I hate my generations music because its so dumb.I hate being an outcast in some sort because of my music but Oh well. I will continue to remember my grandma and will hopefully see her again soon.:)
Came here while looking for Keith Richards' version from his new album. Found this instead. Took me straight back to the 1960s, some crowded smokey London pub somewhere in the suburbs; everybody sitting round a big table singing this - and many other - songs and not a dry eye in the house by the end. Everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, seemed to know all the words to all the old songs. Do people still do this in England? Or is everyone too sophisticated now for a good old pub sing-song?
Songtext to Goodnight Irene : [Chorus:] Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene. I'll see you in my dreams. Last Saturday night I got married. Me and my wife settled down. Now, me and my wife are parted. Gonna take a little stroll downtown. [Chorus] Yeah, sometimes I live in the country And sometimes I live in town. Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion I'm gonna jump in the river and drown. [Chorus] Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'. Stop staying out late at night. Go home to your wife and family. Stay there by the fireside, bright. [Chorus] Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene. I'll see you in my dreams.
Great tune. Heard it by the Weavers when I was a kid maybe 60 years ago. The folks on the dancefloor in this video are really grinding it out. Must be about closing time when "the girls all get prettier".
Nice rendition of a classic..chill. I love how everyone is smiling and dancing to this song because the actual song itself is about suicidal fantasies and destructive relationships...the fact that this is being sung at a Christmas party bringing the whole family together is insane LOL!
@mdcrighton the second guitarist is Albert Lee ~ a totally awesome and underrated guitarist that can hold his own with Eric Clapton any day. Not sure who the singer is with Clapton though.
I have watched this many times now. I think Eric is a little on the drunk side. but his playing is playing the right note at the right time. plus he's doing a country style guitar, which he has said.he can't do. Albert Lee must of got him to do this. Irene song. well Eric looks so young and handsome too thanks for the video.
My boss old dad brought me here! Telling me do you know there is a song Good Night Irene, (which is my Name is Irene ) and I said Im gonna check it! So there it is! Lol
Wow, this wasn't just a tv studio with actors. These people are actually sauced, actually signing along with all their heart, genuinely having a good time. This is just TV gold right here...
Exactly 30 years ago from today! 22 December 1982. Real music never become old.
Amazing to see a global superstar playing at such a small gig. I don't know the story behind this video tape but it's a collectors item featuring Eric Clapton along with Chas and Dave. 🎸🇮🇪❤🎼👍Gerry Farry.
saw Eric Clapton last night and he did this and my dad started to cry because my grandfather ....born in 1931 used to sing this to my dad, uncles and ant when they'd go to bed thank music is the other great equalizer
my late mum's name is irene, we play this song on her funeral day..i miss her badly
My grandfather saw Leadbelly in concert; I saw Clapton with my dad. Awesome.
Claptons voice is just so soulful... he can make anything sound awesome
Man, it's amazing what a song can do. I grew up around my Grandpa and he would do the exact same. Born in 1934, every time one of the grandkids would go to bed, he would always sing the chorus "Goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams." Brings back such good memories from a simpler time.
So nice to see folks dancing and singing along!
I think it was The Weavers who had a big folk "hit" on this in the late 50's ,we all loved the song and used to sing it all the time never knowing at the time that it was written by the legendary "Leadbelly" the great blues player. Every time I hear it,I am shattered by the powerful sadness contained in the lyrics.Eric Clapton's group do a great job on this old and beloved evergreen.
Beautifully rendered by one of the greatest singers, Eric Claption. Love it.
My father and I used to play and sing this song together when he was teaching me to play guitar and sing almost sixty years ago.
Greetings from old West-Berlin. This song, I love it.
It's great to hear a young person appreciating good music. I'm sure your grandma loved this song lots. And when you see her again you can even have an old dance to it! All the very best.
Most of the audience weren't even born when this song came out. It says a lot for music from "The Good OL' Days" AH Those Were The Days.
My mom used to sing this to me, when I was a baby 😢♥️♥️♥️😄
Love you Eric! Beautiful rendition of Lead Belly
The song will always have a special place in my heart, because when I was little and dad was teaching me to play guitar he would sing this for me. Thank you for posting!
One of my favorites of all time ...LOVE it.
Why has nobody mentioned the great Albert Lee on the guitar. Wow that was an awesome version.
Little Richard also does a very good job of it..the one I grew up listeneing to with my parents and grandparents.You should never feel like an outcast for listening to what makes your heart and soul feel the best.The songs you are listening too have lasted all these years ,the music most of the kids play today will be forgotten about by the end of the month when the next new big thing pops up.You have a lot of style kid.
A beautiful waltz-country ballad, it reminds us all of good times. It is sadly unreleased.
Wow,what an old song--- used to sing it as a child--- L❤️VE this song
Maybe enough shares of this lovely song will bring the name back to popularity!
My grandparents used to sing this to me when I went for a visit in the summertime.
My mums name is Irene and her mum my gran passed away a few days ago. And she was staying in my grans house on christmas day. My grans funeral was on christmas eve and the song that was played at her funeral was Lenny Peters welcome home. On christmas night my mum was watching Chas and Dave on the tv and Welcome home came on and then goodnight Irene which my gran used to play to my mum on the piano.
+Alli newman May the Good Lord Bless You !!!!
the whole atmosphere of this video is incredibly awesome
Eric is fantastic magic guitarist.
I know him at my teenage time, I like eric songs style the most at 80'. Well that's no doubt I'll follow him in coming futue.
love listening to this...it's a dying name..but I think it's rather beautiful.
Irene
Irene Haas It is dying but I like my name too. ;) Irene Hayes-Norris
Nice Song and fine played. Fantastic!!
I love that mood.
love this! great version!
man played heavy rock and it is so gentle with simple guitar work with more melody. Great man and highly accomodative. Thanks EC and if any body has EC's e mail i want to appreciate him.
everyone looks like they're having a blast!!! How I so wish I was there!:(
What an atmosphere !
One of the most sweetest & endearing songs ever written.
A wonderful song a wonderful version ____ wish I was there
many thanks dear 'vortex' for this old wonderful song
Clapton doing Leadbelly? My life is complete, THANK YOU for sharing :)
This is why George let Eric's guitar 'gently weep.' Eric's solo...captured the pathos of Leadbelly.
Lovely rendition. Thank you.
When I was little. My Grandma would always tell me "Goodnight Irene". I never understood why because my first or middle name wasnt Irene. I figured it was in reference to a song or something. i just looked it up and found this song. she was born in 1935. There are so many different versions of this song. I dont know which one she liked best. I like So saying Good night Irene to me was like an extra I love you. Im now 15. SHe died when i was 12. R.I.P Grandma. i Love you.
ma chanson préféree!!! merci!! cest mon prenom!!
What a sweet voice. Going to the River breaks my heart. Bless all on the east coast and wherever. And Kiss Off Irene
In this great song don't forget Albert Lee (guitar). Thanks from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
We should always go where Leadbelly leads us :) This is an amazing performance . Thanks for posting 1016vortex
chas and dave bloody brilliant !! Eric and Albert Lee havin great craic there with the boys1
I generally don't care much for Mr. Clapton, but this is one of the best renditions of 'Irene' ever. I especially love the audience. I wish I had been there.
should have stayed as a trio chas dave n eric it would have gone places.
irene is so special song,it has all what a track need .beautifull.
'Tis the road back to simpler times, long gone....
Ditto
Great version!
My great-gramma Irene, sang this all the time!
Albert Lee on rhythm guitar? Unbelievable!
Big Brian
Older video with Eric Clapton, very country. I like this, Jamie Goldsman
Beautiful.
I avoided this one because I thought I would not like the version, but man its good!
I'm going to heaven.
Blue eyes cryling in the rain
LOVE this. 💖.
the great Albert Lee on guitar & vocals too...
@javaman64 The Singer is David Victor Peacock (Dave)...the dude on the piano is Charles (Chas) Hodges...together they are Chas and Dave, a dodgy folk/rock duo from the East end of London....
That looks like my kind of night.
ah a good old pub gig with a singing atmosphere, couples on the dance floor those days are all gone now unfortunately
Great performance...
Thanks! it is very special.I I dont listen to it too often because I still miss my grandma.( i just turned 16) Im a huge fan of british music so yeah. This how I found this version:) I hate my generations music because its so dumb.I hate being an outcast in some sort because of my music but Oh well. I will continue to remember my grandma and will hopefully see her again soon.:)
This is great stuff.
Beautifull music!
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beautifull song! i like this is my name thank you eric clapton..
saw them do this at the end of a fundraiser in Cranleigh village hall around the same time...the whole place was singing there heads off !
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Great song to have during the annual raffle!
Thanks for the recc. The top version version
Nice classical, thanks for uploading.
Long Live Ledbelly!
The Best
And Benny Hill as a special guest star... :) Greetings from Macedonia!
Yes, Hurricane Irene brought me here as well. THis Clapton is not the one I've admired of late.
My Moms name was Irene,and She Loved this Song! Now to Here Clapton do it! Just Blows Me Away!
Came here while looking for Keith Richards' version from his new album. Found this instead. Took me straight back to the 1960s, some crowded smokey London pub somewhere in the suburbs; everybody sitting round a big table singing this - and many other - songs and not a dry eye in the house by the end. Everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, seemed to know all the words to all the old songs.
Do people still do this in England? Or is everyone too sophisticated now for a good old pub sing-song?
Yes we still do it Thank Frank from York uk
Pete Seeger brought me here, Rest in peace Pete.
-IrenA (play this for me in heaven Pete, add the "A", if you don't mind!
música maravilhosa, melodia perfeita, e claro, Eric Clapton sempre genial...
I wish I were one of them dancing and singing along with the others.
Fantastic song.
Songtext to Goodnight Irene :
[Chorus:]
Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Last Saturday night I got married.
Me and my wife settled down.
Now, me and my wife are parted.
Gonna take a little stroll downtown.
[Chorus]
Yeah, sometimes I live in the country
And sometimes I live in town.
Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion
I'm gonna jump in the river and drown.
[Chorus]
Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'.
Stop staying out late at night.
Go home to your wife and family.
Stay there by the fireside, bright.
[Chorus]
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Great tune. Heard it by the Weavers when I was a kid maybe 60 years ago.
The folks on the dancefloor in this video are really grinding it out. Must be about closing time when "the girls all get prettier".
Awesome is this perfect.
Nice rendition of a classic..chill. I love how everyone is smiling and dancing to this song because the actual song itself is about suicidal fantasies and destructive relationships...the fact that this is being sung at a Christmas party bringing the whole family together is insane LOL!
AWESOME
@mdcrighton the second guitarist is Albert Lee ~ a totally awesome and underrated guitarist that can hold his own with Eric Clapton any day. Not sure who the singer is with Clapton though.
I have watched this many
times now. I think Eric
is a little on the drunk
side. but his playing is
playing the right note at the right time. plus he's
doing a country style
guitar, which he has said.he can't do. Albert Lee must of got him to do
this. Irene song. well Eric looks so young and handsome too thanks for the video.
Thank You Pete Seeger and the weavers rest in peace Pete
Ledbelly...i think he wrote that song in prison...gone but not forgotten..RIP
Pete Seeger brought me here. Where would we be without music?
My boss old dad brought me here! Telling me do you know there is a song Good Night Irene, (which is my Name is Irene ) and I said Im gonna check it! So there it is! Lol
This song is for my dear Mom! Her name is Irene!!
this is when everyone would have a sing down the pub....I miss this
I was playing that when a heard the music, and I love Clapton, my reaction: O.o OH GOD WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GAME!!!
Fantastic
Goodnight,everyone..thought it was a goodnight song to everyone.. pretty song I remember my mom playing it years ago...
Beards and Mullets. Brilliant stuff!!!!
Thank you bioshock for introducing me to a "new" drinking song! Lol
Soulful!
Proves he can put his hand to anything