The song started life as a poem by Patrick Kavanagh, himself a genius. It was on a fateful night in The Bailey that Kavanagh and Kelly met, soaked in whiskey. Kavanagh gave Luke the words and suggested the tune and only Luke Kelly could render it into one of the best folk songs of all time.
I will never tire of this. There's a reason why Luke Kelly was considered the definitive performer of Raglan Road, and why many consider this to be the definitive rendition of his. Many have covered this work but I believe none have bettered it. Taken from the world far too soon, but he gave us such a gift with this.
Incredible version of Raglan Road, Luke Kelly was a one off..... He did more than just sing a song, he told a story..... As a fellow Irishman, i believe his passing was a great loss to Ireland and it's wonderful culture....... Forever a Legend.....!
I've only been exploring my Irish heritage for 2 years now but this And his and Sinead O'Connor's versions of Peggy Gordon are far and away my top 3 favorite Irish folk songs
I'm not an Irish and I'm quite new to Irish folk song, but Luke Kelly, I can see in his face the true joy of singing. Never saw an artist like him before. He's a born Celtic Bard of morden era.
The emotion and poetry of this song is hard to bare. Luke bows his head at the end of the song somewhat unable to look up at the audience for his soul is laid bare. Just absolutely the best!
What can I say? Luke ; without all the paraphernalia of today’s guy’s is unparalleled. Would we know anything of this great piece of poetry without him .R.I.P…
Luke Kelly was astonishingly gifted. This beautiful poem brought to life. His wonderful voice. A kind beautifully talented genius. Example of the oral Irish tradition. We miss you Luke!
An absolutely magical performance from the greatest singer ever! A song which hits you straight in the soul. I will never get tired of listening to Luke sing. RIP to the greatest ☘☘🇮🇪🇮🇪
This was the voice of a man who sings his soul out on the words of someone who the grief of being rejected by a woman and being left with his heart in shreds made him write such painful beauty, as with nothing but with beauty can a man describe a woman.
Of course they would have existed because they were all good musicians and Ronnie could carry a song in his own right but Luke is what made then as big as they were..blessed with a great emotional heartbreaking voice..they won't be another Luke
One more amazing sung by Luke! What a perfect and beautiful voice! 😍 Luke, we continue loving so much! Definitely, you are our hero! Extraordinary Man! Endless love ❤️ to you! You are immortal for us! Irreplaceable and timeless, Luke!
A legend ,a poet ,a singer ,a performer and proud son of the beautiful country of eire. for your memory may i one day in my lifetime witness and cheer a unified ireland .
A brilliant performer able to interpret the words of the poet touching the raw nerves of our emotions. He had a unique talent and I love to listen to his distinctive voice.
Used to see Luke in Sheahans Chatham Street (still there) in the mid 70's in his fine leather coat...no high airs -just another guy drinking his pints...oh and what a voice
I have been told a thousand times I can sing as good as him with this song and a good few of his songs but I can't take it as a compliment. It's his and only he was as good as this no one was or ever could be as good as this. Even here as he was Ill he was absolutely fantastic at singing. Rest in heavenly peace Luke you are deeply missed
I like to sing this&been asked what the song was,but I'm just an amateur..But if u have talent,the best thing u can do(and I'm sure the great man would agree!)is attempt to sing this with all the emotion u can muster&do ur best!
Never heard of this before, though I'm just beginning Antoinette Quinn's biography of Mr. Patrick Kavanagh. Sounds like an ancient sea shanty...beautiful
HE WAS UNPRETENTIOUS, LETTING HIS RAW TALENT GLOW. LUKE BURNED THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS, BUT IT GAVE A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT. I DONT LIKE TO SAY WHO WAS THE BEST EVER IN THIS, THAT, OR THE OTHER. BUT FOR ORIGINAL TALENT AND MUSICAL ABILITY, HE, IN MY OPINION WAS TRUELY ONE OF A KIND.
The song started life as a poem by Patrick Kavanagh, himself a genius. It was on a fateful night in The Bailey that Kavanagh and Kelly met, soaked in whiskey. Kavanagh gave Luke the words and suggested the tune and only Luke Kelly could render it into one of the best folk songs of all time.
Yes indeed Patrick Kavanagh did give Luke the words and then Luke did this .....
What a vocal for this young Dubliner member but his life end up short
A story for the times.
That's not factually correct.
it was a chance meeting that created a song of near biblical proportions
An unparalleled performance. Rest In Peace, Luke . Your likes will never be seen again.
Could listen to you forever
He was gifted, knew it, and used it. RIP to Luke. A once off gem
The banjo was playing a different song.. fucking dreadful. What a mistake
So wonderful we will never hear his like again ❤
Ronnie Drew performers a not to bad version
I will never tire of this. There's a reason why Luke Kelly was considered the definitive performer of Raglan Road, and why many consider this to be the definitive rendition of his. Many have covered this work but I believe none have bettered it. Taken from the world far too soon, but he gave us such a gift with this.
My wife walked down the aisle to this, to my surprise, I think it likely I’ll be buried to it too...
@@motorcitycobra2009 Me too...
👏👏👏👏👏
Incredible ❤
Incredible version of Raglan Road, Luke Kelly was a one off..... He did more than just sing a song, he told a story..... As a fellow Irishman, i believe his passing was a great loss to Ireland and it's wonderful culture....... Forever a Legend.....!
He’ll of a scale
I've only been exploring my Irish heritage for 2 years now but this And his and Sinead O'Connor's versions of Peggy Gordon are far and away my top 3 favorite Irish folk songs
I love how he goes straight into singing his heart out without even the barest of pauses.
So true. From zero to unalloyed melancholic passion in 1 second flat
never be another voice like lukes miss you every day RIP LUKE
Carried my daddy from the church to this his favourite
Same 🙏
This day 37yrs ago you left us, Luke. Thank you for the days.
The greatest singer to have ever lived on this island
No Wolf Tones better
Luke rules. Ok ✌️
@@michaelpower4372 nah.
@@gaygambler yeah wolf tones better than the Dubliners by a mile.🎻🎸
Luke Kelly crushes all
I'm not an Irish and I'm quite new to Irish folk song, but Luke Kelly, I can see in his face the true joy of singing. Never saw an artist like him before. He's a born Celtic Bard of morden era.
Yeah it's cool man
The emotion and poetry of this song is hard to bare. Luke bows his head at the end of the song somewhat unable to look up at the audience for his soul is laid bare. Just absolutely the best!
Luke was an absolutely sound human being, a wonderful man indeed.
What can I say? Luke ; without all the paraphernalia of today’s guy’s is unparalleled. Would we know anything of this great piece of poetry without him .R.I.P…
My das mate sang this in the graveyard at my nanny and grandas funeral a week apart from each other, will always be my favourite ballad.
Love that Patrick Kavanagh gave this song to Luke Kelly. A perfect poem/song and Luke is perfect for it, as Patrick so wisely knew.
Luke Kelly and Al O'Donnell. Two Dublin legends in the music world. Luke would have been 81 today. May both these men Rest easy.
Jesus he flung himself into that song in a split second. What a voice, What a powerful instrument.....
Luke Kelly was astonishingly gifted. This beautiful poem brought to life. His wonderful voice. A kind beautifully talented genius. Example of the oral Irish tradition. We miss you Luke!
This is one of the best hidden gems I have found on RUclips
Not many realise how great that was. I am blessed to of been raised right.
Luke is a classic example of being Irish ... and tonight I'm proud to call myself Irish, like every other night. Thank you Luke, Dubliner. Irish.
If it’s every other night why say tonight 🤷
There are strong voices ... and then there's Luke Kelly.
I’m only an eighth Irish but by God I love Irish music and this is as good as it gets.
You're an American then...
Who is playing the guitar wit luke
An absolutely magical performance from the greatest singer ever! A song which hits you straight in the soul. I will never get tired of listening to Luke sing. RIP to the greatest ☘☘🇮🇪🇮🇪
Singular talent. Transcendent really. Sad so few will know him. Sad for them.
His voice IS the instrument. Extraordinary.
I never get tired of listening to this man sing, one of many from a very cultured land.
Emf fae the Plains and I agree wi you.
A true performer it just flows naturally so unique.
Singing top rate poetry, with a soul in it
Sublime thank you Luke. 😊👍
Just wonderful.
What a beautiful yet powerful voice.
It’s so perfect not many dare to sing this amazing song.
I found this song through watching 'In Bruges' and I cannot stop listening to it
I am an Northern Irish woman and I love this.
This was the voice of a man who sings his soul out on the words of someone who the grief of being rejected by a woman and being left with his heart in shreds made him write such painful beauty, as with nothing but with beauty can a man describe a woman.
Some performer
I sing this song to myself a lot. It’s so moving.
He was brilliant i think there would have being no dubliners without him
davyboy98 true true true but on his own he was still sensational
Of course they would have existed because they were all good musicians and Ronnie could carry a song in his own right but Luke is what made then as big as they were..blessed with a great emotional heartbreaking voice..they won't be another Luke
This is even better than the studio version
It really is. I’m stunned every time I watch it
One more amazing sung by Luke! What a perfect and beautiful voice! 😍 Luke, we continue loving so much! Definitely, you are our hero! Extraordinary Man! Endless love ❤️ to you! You are immortal for us! Irreplaceable and timeless, Luke!
if there is ever going to be a time capsule for music, this must be included.
What a beautiful song. God bless ya Luke Kelly. Singing for St Peter in heaven 😄👍
his talent is beyond words
Still love him 😘
Breathtaking and heartwrenching. One of my favorites
Fanatstic, wish I'd met Luke and heard him sing. absolutely a one-off genius.
What a beautiful performance!
This, and a song for Ireland..pure class 🇮🇪❤️
Outstanding everyone that was there was so very lucky such a great talent.
A legend ,a poet ,a singer ,a performer and proud son of the beautiful country of eire. for your memory may i one day in my lifetime witness and cheer a unified ireland .
I want this played at my funeral.
Just like that, sitting around chatting, he sings (imo) the definitive version of this great song, he was just that good! RIP Luke!
An incredible voice. RIP Luke.
You.are.still.I.our.hearts.luke.15.2020
Absolutely beautiful!Live.A true humble man and Irishman.💚
Speechless... Absolutely magnificent.
How can he do this so beautiful so amazing the Great Luke kelly is there anyone better no who can do this acapello on his own wow
What a passionate man. An Irish legend
Stunning! Rest In Peace, Luke Kelly...
A literal force of nature. Always and forever the greatest. Rest easy Luke. The 🐐
Only you can sing that song luke, magic, what a voice,miss you always.
A brilliant performer able to interpret the words of the poet touching the raw nerves of our emotions. He had a unique talent and I love to listen to his distinctive voice.
Absolutely mind blowing unreal song and unreal from luke
40 years in England - I go back occasionally to luke - awesome
Unbelievable performance 😲💟 actually that's a daft thing to say...I've just watched it and totally believe it! Perfection 👌
I’m sorry I didn’t get to meet Luke Kelly’s music until after his death. The first time I heard him I fell in love with him ☘️☘️☘️💚💚💚🇮🇪🇮🇪🥰🥰
I loved too much and by such is happiness thrown away.
Lyrics are pure gold
Used to see Luke in Sheahans Chatham Street (still there) in the mid 70's in his fine leather coat...no high airs -just another guy drinking his pints...oh and what a voice
excellent luke kelly, a singer, respect rest in peace, from north ireland
thank you very much
I have been told a thousand times I can sing as good as him with this song and a good few of his songs but I can't take it as a compliment. It's his and only he was as good as this no one was or ever could be as good as this. Even here as he was Ill he was absolutely fantastic at singing. Rest in heavenly peace Luke you are deeply missed
I like to sing this&been asked what the song was,but I'm just an amateur..But if u have talent,the best thing u can do(and I'm sure the great man would agree!)is attempt to sing this with all the emotion u can muster&do ur best!
A powerful and brilliant singer
one of the best songs ever r i p,
I almost forget to breath every time I listed to this amazing song and singer.
The one and only Luke Kelly, rest in peace comrade.
He never put less than his ALL into every song. Pure Heart! A most loved and missed character indeed. xxx
Fantastic!
He made it look SO easy!
May you sing with the angels, Luke.
Meraviglia assoluta♥️♥️♥️
Simply a masterpiece. Love it.
Only hear Luke once live .. he had.incredible projection ...great singer.
Jesus! how I missed this, 😭 beautiful
What a voice ...and what passion ! Truly beautiful .
I am beginning, to fall in love, with this particular rendition.
Never heard of this before, though I'm just beginning Antoinette Quinn's biography of Mr. Patrick Kavanagh. Sounds like an ancient sea shanty...beautiful
("WHAT") what was it like on mars.👽
@@michaelpower4372 England, close to Jupiter, when it comes to things Irish.
@@MrResearcher122 oh that explains it theres a lot of strange Aliens on planet England
@@michaelpower4372 wtf,, a sea shanty , you need to stop smoking that shit lol
What a charming and gentle man Luke seems, whereas he looks quite intimidating until he speaks. This is a truly magnificent performance.
True art makes you feel ❤️
A broken mould for sure...brilliant man taken tooooo young altogether.!
Good God if this does not tug at your roots nothing will RIP Luke........
HE WAS UNPRETENTIOUS, LETTING HIS RAW TALENT GLOW.
LUKE BURNED THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS, BUT IT GAVE A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT.
I DONT LIKE TO SAY WHO WAS THE BEST EVER IN THIS, THAT, OR THE OTHER.
BUT FOR ORIGINAL TALENT AND MUSICAL ABILITY, HE, IN MY OPINION WAS TRUELY ONE OF A KIND.
Sublime performance by one of my favorite voices in all of music.
Luke lives forever
Wow...to remember the words to sing like a bird.to echo the emotion it to verses so grand ...wat a man;)
Such a loss to us all 😢❤
Dude, I wish I could have seen this live.
Beautiful Thankyou
People like Like Kelly come along once in a lifetime
This song speaks to my own lost love. such a wonderful singer.
What is there to say!! Goosebumps!