Everyone should know the back story of this song. It is simply one of the MOST beautiful love stories ever, made so much more so because it is true. And Mr. Kearns nails each and every nuance of it so powerfully. Unbearably sad, inspiringly beautiful.
I don't know if I'm reading something into it, but it seems to me every time I watch and listen to this that he feels this very deeply as he sings it and even when it fades to a close it lingers on his face. Also, as much as it gives me a high to hear him raise the roof with his power or trill a song about a lass somewhere or other, for me one of his finest few seconds is the soft sustain at the end that he holds complete control over until the last. Sigh!
I agree with you about Anthony! It’s like he’s coming out of a trance and getting his bearings again at the end of this beautifully haunting and powerful song!
In Nov 2001, while on a road trip, my husband surprised me with the CD - could NOT get this song out of my head - that night I composed Christmas lyrics to the melody and kept the appropriate title. I sing it every Christmas at church. I agree with Cheri - Anthony's talent is phenomenal!! I believe his rendition was my initial love for the song, desire to know the history, and the motivation to compose a Christmas song about the One who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the entire world. Thank you, Mr. Kearns!
The most beautiful love song, and the best performance of it... Thank you, Anthony Kearns... for making me feel the true emotion of it... I cannot stop listening...
This song is classic and makes me cry every time! Can’t imagine what my ancestors went through. Even though I never had the fortune to meet my great grandparents, they emigrated from Ireland to NY, and I am so grateful for their bravery ❤️
You don't have to be Irish to be overwhelmed by this heart-rending ballad. No one has sung it better than Anthony Kearns...... and for the life of me, what were the 34 who turned a thumbs down thinking?
This song always brings me to tears. The sweetness of the love story and the tragedy of his execution, their being married only minutes before he was taken out. She never remarried.
Thanks so much for this! The quintessential version of what has to be one of the most beautifully tragic stories ever! Unbelievably well done by Anthony Kearns! Wonderful!
My favorite version and the one that best evokes the essence of Joseph Mary Plunkett. He was a patriot, a poet, a gentleman, a hero who lay down his life for his countries liberty and left his beloved Grace to mourn his loss. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anthony sings this bittersweet song with lovely pathos. He's a wonderful singer! Thanks be to God for giving Anthony this special voice! May he use it wisely for years to come.
I saw the Irish Tenors at Bergen PAC in Englewood last night. Ronan sang Grace last night. Did a nice job but came here to show my wife Anthony's definite version.
I remember my mom playing this music very often as I was growing up and still now. I’m obsessed with the Irish Tenors and all of the members. The history and the talent is incomparable
when i listen to this song ,i can't help admiring the bravery of the men who died to free their country from tyranny.l'm scottish but have irish ancestry and we had the chance to break free from london but all we had to do was put a cross on a ballot paper.Shame on us for not even being brave enough to get that simple task right
understand this Eddie my friend.. freedom is a long fight! its a fight that will sometimes manifest in the form of violent rebellion.. other times it will come in the form of poetry, debate and elections.. but sooner or later if a people truly desire freedom it will present itself.. in Ireland we gave our poets, scholars and romantics in 1916.. we have gave many more since.. and I can promise you now that my 6 counties will someday be united with our real mainland.. Scotland will gain her Independence too.. keep the belief.. write, sing and debate!
Grace died in 1955, the same year my Grandma Grace died and the same month I was born. My hubby and I traveled to Ireland and visited Kilmainham Goal. Learned the story of Grace while we were in the chapel there.
@machree01 Cannot thank you enough for this absolutely beautiful film of Anthony K. singing Grace. Makes me want to weep, every time I watch him and hear him sing. He's absolutely fantastic. Have heard other versions, but this is hands down the best. Thanks Machree01. Great job.
I absolutely love this song. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing anthony perform three times and I’ve met him personally. Such a great man and very talented.
I really love this song and A K does it to perfection, it is so sad, I stood in Kilmainham jail on holiday in Dublin and it must have been so hard for this young couple, who were is such a desperate situation, while armed solders stood by though what did they think this sick man could have done I can't imagine !!!!!
+Jo Sparkes Aye AK sings this well . History is well served by song . Soldiers / militia follow orders many knowingly committing murder - shame on the heads of those who gave judgements / orders. Grace and Joseph will be remembered on 4 May 2016 along with many who fell 100 years ago
+michael cushing Thanks for your nice message it is very true what you say. This song is utterly beautiful though also utterly poignant too. Take care.
One of the best performances ever from Anthony Kerns. If the Urish Tensors. Grace. As we gathered near the chapel walk Grace just hokd me in your arms and let this moment linder. They'll take me out at dawn😂 and i will die
this song breaks your heart as you listen to it because you know every word of it is true, my brother and sister saw and toured the jail where joesph plunkett was executed, and joesph plunkett has a simple cross over his grave, I don,t know wheter grace was burued beside him when she died or if she remarried after joesph,s death, but as you listen to this you can tell that anthony kearns feels every word of this song,
A beautiful song about two Brave and Beautiful People. Irish unity was their dream and the dream of all those Brave Heros, May Their Dreams be Realised soon. Adh Mor..
Show me in the Gospel in accordance with Acts 17 vs 10 & 11 We should use a ✝ Cross? This symbol was used by the Sun god TAMMUZ Ezekiel chapter 8 verse 18 Remember the Sun rises in the East and the first century( Roman Catholic Church 🐺 WOLFS that crept in) took the EUCHRIST CROSS WITH GOLD SUN BURST AROUND IT of the Lords supper and raised it to the EASTERN WINDOW and commited an abomonation of the Devils supper not the LORDS. We are to take our cross figuritivitly and no such symbols as God will not share his glory with anthor its contrary to the gospel.Isaiah chapter 42 vs 8 Iam the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Ah now, well that 'Day' is open to interpretation. Never forget the million or so of our people in the northwho have no desire to join in that 'Day.' Moreover, as it stands I wonder what Pearse and Brugha would have thought about surrendering our sovereignty to a European superstate. Pearse might very well be heading back to the GPO.
Well the folks in NI are citizens of a separate country as you know and are entitled to make their own decision as regards their destiny, beyond that no one in the Republic care what they think about that "Day".
Fantastic song and brilliantly sung by Anthony Kearns, but IMHO the best version is sung in Glasgow by 60,000 fans inside Celtic Park football stadium.
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This guy’s voice was made for this song.He can sing the tears we all feel when we hear of this historical situation, truly universal.
Everyone should know the back story of this song. It is simply one of the MOST beautiful love stories ever, made so much more so because it is true. And Mr. Kearns nails each and every nuance of it so powerfully. Unbearably sad, inspiringly beautiful.
Agree 100%
He has a voice that’s perfect to sing GRACE
I don't know if I'm reading something into it, but it seems to me every time I watch and listen to this that he feels this very deeply as he sings it and even when it fades to a close it lingers on his face. Also, as much as it gives me a high to hear him raise the roof with his power or trill a song about a lass somewhere or other, for me one of his finest few seconds is the soft sustain at the end that he holds complete control over until the last. Sigh!
I agree with you about Anthony! It’s like he’s coming out of a trance and getting his bearings again at the end of this beautifully haunting and powerful song!
I saw him with the Irish Tenors in Cleveland, Ohio years ago. This is the most beautiful rendition ever of this song
I first heard Anthony sing this about 20 yrs ago...I was sobbing...So beautiful...Bless this couple. They will be in each other's arms for eternity.
I have never ever heard this song sound better. What a wonderful voice
In Nov 2001, while on a road trip, my husband surprised me with the CD - could NOT get this song out of my head - that night I composed Christmas lyrics to the melody and kept the appropriate title. I sing it every Christmas at church. I agree with Cheri - Anthony's talent is phenomenal!! I believe his rendition was my initial love for the song, desire to know the history, and the motivation to compose a Christmas song about the One who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the entire world. Thank you, Mr. Kearns!
We need people of this courage , NOW !
The most beautiful love song, and the best performance of it... Thank you, Anthony Kearns... for making me feel the true emotion of it... I cannot stop listening...
Bravo Anthony! This man does not have the recognition he deserves.
Anthony has taken us to the time when Grace says "goodbye".
Just listened to this again for the umpteenth time. Can never get enough of Athony Kearns and Grace. Thanks again Machree01.
This song is classic and makes me cry every time! Can’t imagine what my ancestors went through. Even though I never had the fortune to meet my great grandparents, they emigrated from Ireland to NY, and I am so grateful for their bravery ❤️
Love this song
Anthony’s voice gives me goosebumps. So beautiful...such a talented man
Beautiful voice and song. The Irish buried their sorrows in poetry and song. Despite all the adversity, Ireland survived.
You don't have to be Irish to be overwhelmed by this heart-rending ballad. No one has sung it better than Anthony Kearns...... and for the life of me, what were the 34 who turned a thumbs down thinking?
Still one of my favorite haunting songs
This is my favourite rendering of this song.Anthony Kearns voice suits it perfectly.
That is one of the best renditions of any song I've ever heard, anyone not moved by that aint human. Quite Brilliant
the most beautiful rendition I've yet heard
This song always brings me to tears. The sweetness of the love story and the tragedy of his execution, their being married only minutes before he was taken out. She never remarried.
Heard all versions of Grace, an absolutely emotive song, this is the pinacle.....
This is unreal, what a voice. This is my favourite version of Grace.It is like Joseph Plunkett himself is singing.
Thanks so much for this! The quintessential version of what has to be one of the most beautifully tragic stories ever! Unbelievably well done by Anthony Kearns! Wonderful!
I am Irish/German. This song brings tears every time I hear it. Such a love song.
And I am of 100% Irish ancestry, and I agree with you 100%.
A great tenor of the highest calibre, combining talent with naturalness.
My favorite version and the one that best evokes the essence of Joseph Mary Plunkett. He was a patriot, a poet, a gentleman, a hero who lay down his life for his countries liberty and left his beloved Grace to mourn his loss. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anthony sings this bittersweet song with lovely pathos. He's a wonderful singer! Thanks be to God for giving Anthony this special voice! May he use it wisely for years to come.
I saw the Irish Tenors at Bergen PAC in Englewood last night. Ronan sang Grace last night. Did a nice job but came here to show my wife Anthony's definite version.
What a stunning version of this emotional and emotive song. It brings a lump to my throat.
I wish I had heard him sing this song before we visited Ireland, Dublin and Kilmainham Goal.
This song is great I agree a brings tears to the eyes. Anthony does a great job singing this song.
Stunning
No one can sing rthis particular song betr than Anthony breaks my heart
I remember my mom playing this music very often as I was growing up and still now. I’m obsessed with the Irish Tenors and all of the members. The history and the talent is incomparable
Love the song, love the performance and I love the performer. ♥️♥️♥️
How beautiful!
No one sings it better. Beautiful!
one of my favorites, the back story makes it a great song and a great story
Probably the greatest all around "love" song ever written.
Also an anti-war song.
when i listen to this song ,i can't help admiring the bravery of the men who died to free their country from tyranny.l'm scottish but have irish ancestry and we had the chance to break free from london but all we had to do was put a cross on a ballot paper.Shame on us for not even being brave enough to get that simple task right
understand this Eddie my friend.. freedom is a long fight! its a fight that will sometimes manifest in the form of violent rebellion.. other times it will come in the form of poetry, debate and elections.. but sooner or later if a people truly desire freedom it will present itself.. in Ireland we gave our poets, scholars and romantics in 1916.. we have gave many more since.. and I can promise you now that my 6 counties will someday be united with our real mainland.. Scotland will gain her Independence too.. keep the belief.. write, sing and debate!
never a truer word spoken ,the pen is mightier than the sword
I am Scottish/ Irish ancestry and I agree.
Such an amazing voice
Anthony Kearns has the most powerful endearing voice I have ever heard.I love him dearly.
I would have left home for him when I was a young woman.
Grace died in 1955, the same year my Grandma Grace died and the same month I was born. My hubby and I traveled to Ireland and visited Kilmainham Goal. Learned the story of Grace while we were in the chapel there.
A hauntingly sad but beautiful song.
Well sung by Anthony Kearns.
@machree01 Cannot thank you enough for this absolutely beautiful film of Anthony K. singing Grace. Makes me want to weep, every time I watch him and hear him sing. He's absolutely fantastic. Have heard other versions, but this is hands down the best. Thanks Machree01. Great job.
Anthony's voice combined with the french horns and the true story behind it....I'm crying as I write this!
Anthony is one of the best tenors alive today!
I absolutely love this song. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing anthony perform three times and I’ve met him personally. Such a great man and very talented.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard -- really moving. Anthony Kearns is amazing - GREAT voice.
Great voice! I remember watching him sing this song on a PBS special years ago. I loved the song and voice then and I still do.
absolutely beautiful. I wish i could sing.
A well trained and beautiful singer. Classically trained.
Maravilhosa interpretação!
I give thanks unto the Lord for this, his gift. His mercy endureth for ever. Amen.
an awesome voice. so happy I had opportunity to see him in CLEVELAND, OH with Irish Tenors
My favorite version.
what a lovely song, I've just come across Mr. Kearns, a marvellous voice.
I could lister to him sing all day - just great.
The most beautiful song ever sang .
I really love this song and A K does it to perfection, it is so sad, I stood in Kilmainham jail on holiday in Dublin and it must have been so hard for this young couple, who were is such a desperate situation, while armed solders stood by though what did they think this sick man could have done I can't imagine !!!!!
+Jo Sparkes Aye AK sings this well . History is well served by song . Soldiers / militia follow orders many knowingly committing murder - shame on the heads of those who gave judgements / orders. Grace and Joseph will be remembered on 4 May 2016 along with many who fell 100 years ago
+michael cushing Thanks for your nice message it is very true what you say. This song is utterly beautiful though also utterly poignant too. Take care.
Great!!!, he is a great tenor singing a great so heartfelt piece...oh boy!!! BRAVO!!!
Wonderful version have a wonderful song. It's so powerful that even Rod Stewart did a version on RUclips
absolutely amazing song so sad knowing the history behind to Joseph and grace together again in the lords paradise
The Bravest Men The World as Ever Known ! R.I.P you Brave Fenian Men !
I'm crying
One of the best performances ever from Anthony Kerns. If the Urish Tensors. Grace. As we gathered near the chapel walk Grace just hokd me in your arms and let this moment linder. They'll take me out at dawn😂 and i will die
Very beautiful song by a great singer that tell s a true story. Touches the heart!
Tom in TN. USA
Absolutely Beautiful🏴
this song breaks your heart as you listen to it because you know every word of it is true, my brother and sister saw and toured the jail where joesph plunkett was executed, and joesph plunkett has a simple cross over his grave, I don,t know wheter grace was burued beside him when she died or if she remarried after joesph,s death, but as you listen to this you can tell that anthony kearns feels every word of this song,
I ugly cried the first time I Heard this.
Too lovely for words.
Outstanding rendering of a great song. Thanks.
Another gem from Machree01. This song was written by Frank and Sean O'Meara - credit where credit is due.
Best version of this stirring song ....
What a Voice!!
learning this song in school cause of the 100 year anniversary of the 1916 rising and its so sad but so good
+Siobhan Hudson i know they fought for our freedom
Really love this song. So much I've requested it played at my funeral. Hope it's a long long time though
A beautiful song about two Brave and Beautiful People. Irish unity was their dream and the dream of all those Brave Heros, May Their Dreams be Realised soon. Adh Mor..
What a most true and beautiful voice and so very musical. Mairead Tallon, Dublin
I still remember learning JM Plunkett's poem "I see His blood upon the rose" in 4th or 5th grade at St. Andrew's school in Bayonne.
Vir almal wat vir hul land moes sterf... so mooi! Lest we forget.
Good as ever.
This song is amazing. Anthony is amazing. I saw him live with the tenors twice
Imagine this love song, when next you stand in the Kilmainham jail yard looking at the crosses.
Its Very Emotional ! To Know What Those Brave Men Went Threw
Show me in the Gospel in accordance with Acts 17 vs 10 & 11 We should use a ✝ Cross? This symbol was used by the Sun god TAMMUZ Ezekiel chapter 8 verse 18 Remember the Sun rises in the East and the first century( Roman Catholic Church 🐺 WOLFS that crept in) took the EUCHRIST CROSS WITH GOLD SUN BURST AROUND IT of the Lords supper and raised it to the EASTERN WINDOW and commited an abomonation of the Devils supper not the LORDS. We are to take our cross figuritivitly and no such symbols as God will not share his glory with anthor its contrary to the gospel.Isaiah chapter 42 vs 8 Iam the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
@@vicnamegogan5885 You need to seek help my friend
What a lovely voice and song,just love it.
Anthony feels each note - beautiful!
I love Irish music, & the Irish Tenors are among the very best.
That was excellent!
this makes me cry every time I hear it, it,s so tragic, but a beautiful song
One of my favorite songs. I too am Irish - last name O'Donnell.
Love it. Least we forget the martyrs that gave their lives. Tiocfaidh ár lá
Our Day Will Come :)
Who's day?
Ireland's
Ah now, well that 'Day' is open to interpretation. Never forget the million or so of our people in the northwho have no desire to join in that 'Day.' Moreover, as it stands I wonder what Pearse and Brugha would have thought about surrendering our sovereignty to a European superstate. Pearse might very well be heading back to the GPO.
Well the folks in NI are citizens of a separate country as you know and are entitled to make their own decision as regards their destiny, beyond that no one in the Republic care what they think about that "Day".
Fantastic song and brilliantly sung by Anthony Kearns, but IMHO the best version is sung in Glasgow by 60,000 fans inside Celtic Park football stadium.
Greatest love song ever.
This is so beautiful, Thank you.
Love this song by Kearns. J. McDermitt also has a lovely version. A true story surrounding the Irish Rebellion.
i love all irish tenors they are all my favorites
Beautiful.
Fabulously sung- thank you Anthony!🍀
awesome love this song thanks for sharing
To the person saying he needed a mic. LOL I've heard Anthony sing and he doesn't need a mic, believe me.
GrissomLovesSara - thank you, classically trained opera singer & you were blessed to hear him sing live
Love his voice - the Irish in me!
Meagher from Cork and Tipperary.
@@65minimom what an adorable kitty!