I have listened to song a million times but just now in a certain verse I learned something new. That’s the power of Christy, it’s more than just a song , it’s an education threw a story. Magical!! Only now I realize how much Larkin and Connolly improved workers conditions!
I have never heard such conviction and heart put into a song as does Christy in this excellent performance. Also, what a fantastic song which explains the hardship of the peole of 1913, and the great spirit of the Irish to overcome the tyranny of the day. Fantasic song and well done to Christy
as an Irishman, this song is extremely prevalent in my world outlook. A mighty tune for a mighty country. I carry this song with me over here in America. Slan! GB
It´s a beautifull song. I don´t understan english lenguage very well, but i think the song tales about Irish history. Irish people,s history is like the basque country´s history. These countries always had walked foward Freedom, foward Independence. Today basque people are fighting againts spanish power, because that power never won´t bring the Freedom and Democracy. FREEDOM FOR BASQUE COUNTRY. EUSKAL HERRIA ASKATU.
Christy has a different singing accent in this song to modern time. In those days he tried to sing more like other folk singers at the time, rather than singing with his own voice. He once said that the greatest lesson he learned in singing was to sing with his own voice.
This song is a great tribute to great people and to Jim Larkin. It is sung with great feeling and true spirit. I am honored to hear Christy Moore sing this song with such conviction. A fantastic tribute to our heroes. Thank you Christy.
It took a Scouser and a Scot with deep Irish blood to stand for the Irish working class, great heroes for the common man and woman, unlike some Irish born, from William Martin Murphy to Bertie Aherne to Leo Varadker, sometimes it takes an outsider to stand for justice and fairness and Larkin and Connolly had that in spades hence why they are honoured in Ireland.
Good version Christy boy! I used to have an LP of the 'Wolfhound' singing this, magic!! Some bastard stole it. They were a fantastic band but so difficult to get their music now for some reason.
Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.The worlds workers must look to themselves not some spirit in the imagination.
I think this song is a powerful representation of the strong will of the Irish people.Christy does the song great justice and of course not to forget it's about Jim Larkin and strike of 1913 and of course James Connelly.I praise the Irish people of this period for their strength and resistance.
My Grandpa was on the picket lines here the US in the union strikes in the Detroit factories. My family still lives in Detroit and we are veru thankful for those who sacrified to help build the unions.
Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.Workers of all lands unite.
Collins, Ireland’s glorious son You never ceased to thrive The body yes has gone But your spirit is still alive She calls upon my psyche Pushing me to rise Your pat on my shoulder Is a might I can derive Never will I surrender No retreat nor compromise I shall follow you to render What’s wrong into right From the Middle East I set my sail To Glasnevin where Freedom breeze From your shrine I can inhale Where lies your body which No tyranny cold ever hinder Which brought an empire to its knees As do Emmet’s and Jim Larkin’s Your spirit will always soar Guarding the land and guiding the poor Here is a vow to join your Sinn Fein And slap the misrule we’ve been suffering under I hope Ireland does embrace My pledge to be her loyal son
The voice of Labour,the voice of Justice.Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.
Deaghlan Finn- The IRA didn't exist until the 1970's? What are you smoking? This is not a history class so I won't educate you but I suggest you run along and read some history.
this is a great example of his early work. a great song about Irish history. this clip is taken from ballad sheet in 1969. he sang 2 songs on this programme from his debut album of the same year' paddy on the road.
@zaperfan Its not he fault of the English people mate - Its the ruling classes: James Larkin was a Scouser and is my all-time personal hero. The slogan: "The great appear great because we are on our knees: Let us rise." appeared on the masthead of the 'Workers' Republic', founded by James Connolly (Son of a british army officer from Edinburgh) in Dublin in August, 1898.
god bless and rest all the volunteers of the IRA during the trouble, they fought for freedom of their own country and that was truelly deserved. May God rest their souls and forever be in our memories. GOD SAVE IRELAND.
some of you really talk pure shite. you are going on about republicans in Liverpool walking around on marches playing so called anti British songs, give it a feckin rest, first find out why such things are taking place, stop colonising peoples and then songs you do not like will end. .
@thelostirishmanmik Scottish Protestant Rangers fan here.Who just tick this box with pride.Connolly was a good Protestant to,dispite what Wickipedia tells you.It also says he was born in Edinburgh,when in reality he was born in Glasgow,When my Dad was in the navy.He had a good Irish pal,who took him to a new years party.Football got talked about,his teams the same as mine evidently.My Dad said something he should not have done,in said comapny.The boys Dad was at the 16,put the young ins in place
Gilmore couldnt spell shame, only ever met 2 Labour T.Ds with honesty and backbone ; the late Jim Kemmy and now Roisin Shortall and Gilmore could never even aspire to their principles..
Up the unions. “Workers of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your chains”. Now we are living in a country controlled by billionaires. The expresident is calling his syncophants to start a civil war, and make him emporor. What have we become?
Larkin had no connection to the IRA, nor did Connolly. and given that the ira did not come about until the 1970s they would find it hard to join. It is also a strange thing that a lot of leaders of the irish struggle were in fact not even catholic, some were even English so really it shows that the question is one of right and not of religion or Irish v English. as is often given as a reason.
Deaghlan Finn-Kelly: First off: Larkin and Connolly were Socialists & identified with De Leonism. Owing to Connolly's outspoken desire for conflict with the British, during 3 days of talks, from Wednesday, 19 January 1916, Pearse eventually persuades Connolly to commit his forces of the ICA to join with the IRB and their forces of the Irish Volunteers, na Fianna & Cumman na mBan. Secondly: After the disaster/success of Éirí Amach na Cásca the Irish Volunteers were, from October 1917 onwards, reorganised by De Valera and rebranded themselves as the Irish Republican Army... The lot you're talking about were the PROVISIONAL IRA, lead by the likes of Joe Cahill & Seamus Twomey, who split from the (Old) IRA on the 28th December 1969.
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I have listened to song a million times but just now in a certain verse I learned something new. That’s the power of Christy, it’s more than just a song , it’s an education threw a story. Magical!! Only now I realize how much Larkin and Connolly improved workers conditions!
Jim Larkin was a Great Uncle of mine. ❤ A gift. I wish I'd have known him. Slainte 🍀
Proud to call Larkin a scouser by birth,he was a true Irish legend!
I have never heard such conviction and heart put into a song as does Christy in this excellent performance. Also, what a fantastic song which explains the hardship of the peole of 1913, and the great spirit of the Irish to overcome the tyranny of the day. Fantasic song and well done to Christy
Never do i get fed up listening to this man
as an Irishman, this song is extremely prevalent in my world outlook. A mighty tune for a mighty country. I carry this song with me over here in America.
Slan!
GB
It´s a beautifull song. I don´t understan english lenguage very well, but i think the song tales about Irish history. Irish people,s history is like the basque country´s history. These countries always had walked foward Freedom, foward Independence. Today basque people are fighting againts spanish power, because that power never won´t bring the Freedom and Democracy. FREEDOM FOR BASQUE COUNTRY. EUSKAL HERRIA ASKATU.
Working Men and Women of all lands unite. El pueblo unido hamas sera vencido. One race the Human Race.
Christy's a hero. He's for truth & justice. He stands for what's right in my opinion.
Nice to see early footage like this, many thanks
Christy has a different singing accent in this song to modern time. In those days he tried to sing more like other folk singers at the time, rather than singing with his own voice. He once said that the greatest lesson he learned in singing was to sing with his own voice.
This song is a great tribute to great people and to Jim Larkin. It is sung with great feeling and true spirit. I am honored to hear Christy Moore sing this song with such conviction. A fantastic tribute to our heroes. Thank you Christy.
I was at a Christy Moore concert in Derry/Derry last night. Still in top form and ably accompanies by Declan Sinnott. Go Christy!
"concert in *Derry/Derry*" haha :clap:
DRVOMIT, be proud of your roots. This song unites all working men from every background, religion, country. Great song
It took a Scouser and a Scot with deep Irish blood to stand for the Irish working class, great heroes for the common man and woman, unlike some Irish born, from William Martin Murphy to Bertie Aherne to Leo Varadker, sometimes it takes an outsider to stand for justice and fairness and Larkin and Connolly had that in spades hence why they are honoured in Ireland.
Good version Christy boy!
I used to have an LP of the 'Wolfhound' singing this, magic!!
Some bastard stole it.
They were a fantastic band but so difficult to get their music now for some reason.
Mom used to sing this every Sunday after getting out the bath and getting dry before going to bed before school. Amazing memories
Love this song so much wish christy sang it still :*(
Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.The worlds workers must look to themselves not some spirit in the imagination.
Good man Christy. .always true to yourself and your songs and music. . Listen and learn chizzlers. ..
I think this song is a powerful representation of the strong will of the Irish people.Christy does the song great justice and of course not to forget it's about Jim Larkin and strike of 1913 and of course James Connelly.I praise the Irish people of this period for their strength and resistance.
James Larkin just so happens to be my great great grandfathers brother. Aye, proud of him and to be Irish. =)
My father and I got to see christy in waterford last year, he was brilliant
An absolute Brilliant performance with great conviction. This version cannot be beaten. Very well done to Christy for an excelent rendition.
I haven't seen this video before. I haven't seen him perform this song before. It is brilliant!
This is my favorite song from Christy Moore
My fav also, a true story of injustice, Christie sings with passion and meaning.
The voice of Labour, the voice of Justice.
We need more Volume.
an old song, by god, we need him now
Love this. What an interesting reuse of the air from the Dubliners’ Preab San Ol.
He was my grat Uncle (James Larkin) a great inspiration. Like many who fought for the Irish worker, he wasn't Irish. Like James Connolly.
Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.
a true ballad, telling the story of revolution, a revolution we all must learn from.
Let us all help to speed the day when this earth is held in common for the benefit of all humanity.The voice of labour,the voice of justice.
That was Beautiful
My Grandpa was on the picket lines here the US in the union strikes in the Detroit factories. My family still lives in Detroit and we are veru thankful for those who sacrified to help build the unions.
Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.Workers of all lands unite.
GREETINGS FROM TURKEY! OUR PEOPLE WILL OVERCOME!
Collins, Ireland’s glorious son
You never ceased to thrive
The body yes has gone
But your spirit is still alive
She calls upon my psyche
Pushing me to rise
Your pat on my shoulder
Is a might I can derive
Never will I surrender
No retreat nor compromise
I shall follow you to render
What’s wrong into right
From the Middle East I set my sail
To Glasnevin where Freedom breeze
From your shrine I can inhale
Where lies your body which
No tyranny cold ever hinder
Which brought an empire to its knees
As do Emmet’s and Jim Larkin’s
Your spirit will always soar
Guarding the land and guiding the poor
Here is a vow to join your Sinn Fein
And slap the misrule we’ve been suffering under
I hope Ireland does embrace
My pledge to be her loyal son
Great song!
Amazing rendition
charles doran ,
The voice of Labour,the voice of Justice.Let us all help to speed the day when this wonderful earth and its rich resources are held in common for the benefit of all humanity.
Yes Indeed,working people of all lands unite.Our day will come comrades.
If more sound men like Larkin and Connolly were about today,the world would be a better place.
Tiocfaidh Ar La.
Yes indeed comrade.
reminds me of podge and rodge ha ha legandary kildare man. excellent quality for such an old vid
Beautiful
Does anyone have the full half-hour show that this clip is from?
Great song.
I didn't realise Christy was this old. He's looking good for 68!
he was 69 when you made this comment
Clean living does that to man
Anyone know why Eamonn Ceannt is not mentioned in the song? Only 6 of the 7 are mentioned.
Yes indeed.Working people of all lands unite.
Deaghlan Finn- The IRA didn't exist until the 1970's? What are you smoking? This is not a history class so I won't educate you but I suggest you run along and read some history.
this is a great example of his early work.
a great song about Irish history.
this clip is taken from ballad sheet in 1969.
he sang 2 songs on this programme from his debut album of the same year' paddy on the road.
@zaperfan Its not he fault of the English people mate - Its the ruling classes:
James Larkin was a Scouser and is my all-time personal hero. The slogan: "The great appear great because we are on our knees: Let us rise." appeared on the masthead of the 'Workers' Republic', founded by James Connolly (Son of a british army officer from Edinburgh) in Dublin in August, 1898.
Yes!
I really enjoyed Christys stuff from this time. This was from his Pre Planxty solo era
Adorei. Como posso comprar este CD? ou DVD?
he was 8 years old here
Lovely
That's what I did- I listened to a beautiful song....
Is there a louder version of this anywhere?
whats this from?
true true!!! legend
WE WILL RAISE AGAIN!!
Guitar tabs please ??
What a performance,what a song,so proud to be from Dublin.
Bloody hell. That Peter Kay gets everywhere.
what show was this on?
Christy looks so different.
Okay what feckin age is Christy? This is 1969!!! He looks about 5 years younger than he does now and this is over 40 years ago?!!
god bless and rest all the volunteers of the IRA during the trouble, they fought for freedom of their own country and that was truelly deserved. May God rest their souls and forever be in our memories. GOD SAVE IRELAND.
was christy moore ever young waht age is he here
IAmTHEGoD0fHELLFIRE that vid is from 1969, so he was around 24 back then
Art
you can take a lot from us but you can't break the irish spirit.
Epic! Working class pride!
nice beard christy!
love ya
the great only appear great because we are on our knees - let us RISE!
Vol. James Connolly SSP IRA!
wicked blood innit !!
God Bless Michael J. Quill
Transport Workers of America
some of you really talk pure shite. you are going on about republicans in Liverpool walking around on marches playing so called anti British songs, give it a feckin rest, first find out why such things are taking place, stop colonising peoples and then songs you do not like will end.
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Is it George Best introducing him?
Mat Nichol Its Shay Healy an Irish song writer and presenter introducing Christy dude
Thanks. It's an amazing likeness though.
James Larkin was an Irish hero.
@thelostirishmanmik Scottish Protestant Rangers fan here.Who just tick this box with pride.Connolly was a good Protestant to,dispite what Wickipedia tells you.It also says he was born in Edinburgh,when in reality he was born in Glasgow,When my Dad was in the navy.He had a good Irish pal,who took him to a new years party.Football got talked about,his teams the same as mine evidently.My Dad said something he should not have done,in said comapny.The boys Dad was at the 16,put the young ins in place
Gilmore couldnt spell shame, only ever met 2 Labour T.Ds with honesty and backbone ; the late Jim Kemmy and now Roisin Shortall and Gilmore could never even aspire to their principles..
The late Shay Healy introducing.
@Larkin1907 Workers of all lands unite.
What about eamonn ceannt
Same air as Preab San Ól by our Luke
We all once did mate ;-)
your right the tratior gilmore
cant believe this is christy. i taught sum 1 made a mistake on the title. he sounds so dif.
on "BIG JIM" "Let Us Rise"
freedom !
Christy Moore had hair?!?!?!?!
CHRISTY WITH A HUGE BEARD!
What about the victims of her? Will her grand children lay a wreath in honour of the Bloody Sunday victims and the hundreds of other innocent victims
Up the unions. “Workers of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your chains”. Now we are living in a country controlled by billionaires. The expresident is calling his syncophants to start a civil war, and make him emporor. What have we become?
Btread n birds ya never question who eats yer
They had to carry Connally to his execution on a stretcher. They tied him to a chair and shot him.
omg his face looks so normal
Larkin had no connection to the IRA, nor did Connolly. and given that the ira did not come about until the 1970s they would find it hard to join. It is also a strange thing that a lot of leaders of the irish struggle were in fact not even catholic, some were even English so really it shows that the question is one of right and not of religion or Irish v English. as is often given as a reason.
IRA was in existence from 1919
1970's ?? Fenians, IRB, and finally IRA. I think it was Michael Collins who renamed the IRB into the the IRA. Correct me if I'm wrong
Do your homework you obviously don't know your Irish history
Deaghlan Finn-Kelly:
First off: Larkin and Connolly were Socialists & identified with De Leonism. Owing to Connolly's outspoken desire for conflict with the British, during 3 days of talks, from Wednesday, 19 January 1916, Pearse eventually persuades Connolly to commit his forces of the ICA to join with the IRB and their forces of the Irish Volunteers, na Fianna & Cumman na mBan.
Secondly: After the disaster/success of Éirí Amach na Cásca the Irish Volunteers were, from October 1917 onwards, reorganised by De Valera and rebranded themselves as the Irish Republican Army...
The lot you're talking about were the PROVISIONAL IRA, lead by the likes of Joe Cahill & Seamus Twomey, who split from the (Old) IRA on the 28th December 1969.
Deaghlan Finn-Kelly P.S. yer an Eejit...
Scutter ,singing in a dub accent and little did we know there was worse to come
Bí ciúin agus éisteacht leis an amhrán álainn