I spoke with Phil a few months ago after his concert in Cork. He kindly autographed my sheet music of “The Town I Loved So Well” and was very interested how it played on the accordion. He’s an absolute gentleman and musical legend.
This brings back so many memories of visiting my granny’s in Derry so many years ago. We played this at my mum’s funeral. I still call it home no matter where I live ❤
I chanced upon Mr Coulter’s album “Serenity” some 30+ years ago and I fell in love with his music since then. Me and my wife went his performance in Vancouver’s QE Theatre (in the 80’s?). He sang this song that night. I was almost moved to tears! That was a great night and we totally immersed ourselves in his musical performance. And one interesting thing to note: when I looked around the theatre that evening, me and my wife seemed to be the only two Asians in the audience! 😄
My mother's dad was born in Derry many yrs. ago. I'm sitting here on 12/6/2024 listening to Phil. This song always touches my heart. I will be 76 at the end of this month. I have been to Ireland 3 times over the yrs. Phil's video called Lake of Shadows always awakens my tears.
I'm far from Derry. I'm from Lebanon. First time I heard this song, I melted and cried. It touched me deeply. Despite the Derry references, it applied to my town in Lebanon that I loved so well too. That's the genius of Phil Coulter and this song. ❤
I have been carrying very fond memories of this song with me for a long time. Not only has it been the first song written by an Irish songwriter I've heard about the age of fourteen, but the man who played it to me on his record player has ever since been deeply engraved in my memories by this song. That man and dear friend has passed away a long time ago but this song makes me feel like I'm fourteen again and I am being offered a cup of tea by him. So please forgive me to make this such a personal affair which has got nothing to do with the meaning of the words being conveyed. If the place I was born had been given such a song I'd feel like a blessed person. Citizens of Derry, despite all the bad things that have happened to your place, you've been given this sad and yet hopeful piece of musical poetry. I need to stop writing or I'll burst into tears of joy. What a pleasure to see Phil Coulter still playing. It's been a true companion through tough and good times.
As a singer guitarist for over 60 years, to my shame I did not know much about Phil Coulter. Now, more recently, performing solo gigs I had a chap (now RIP) who performed this song. When he died I thought 'well, that's a good song, I will add it to my repertoire'. After a while I thought "I wonder who wrote that?" Up it came on Wiki and lead to all about Phil Coulter - my goodness indeed.
I absolutely love this song. Introduced to it, strangely enough, by a folk singer/songwriter from Labrador, Canada, in the early 90s. It resonated with me and I’ve listened to several versions over the years, but this performance by Phil produced goosebumps and tears. He sings it from deep within his gut.
Wonderful rendering of his song! Little did I think that when Phil called into our house in Teelin in summer 1968, while waiting for afternoon tea which my Mammy had advertised at the gate, did I realise that this gentleman who played the piano was to become one of not only Derry‘s greatest and most famous men, but that I‘d be listening to him playing this wonderful song on You Tube in Germany where Ive lived f 48 yrs.. two of my brothers worked in the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that summer as barmen and Phil and his family were staying there so they did get to chat to him quite often..Though the Town I loved so well is so near my heart I‘m torn between that and his other powerful song: Scorn Not his Simplicity-especially when I heard him accompanying the late Sinéad Ó Connor in a tribute the week she died. Ireland can be so proud of our nation blessed with so many tremendous artists, not just in song and poetry like Séamas Heaney who also went to the same school as Hume and Coulter …but have given the world so many talented people! Keep it up Phil! Ádh mór ort! Máire Nic a Bháird 😊
One of my favourite songs ever the Dubliners one is the definitive version with the late great Luke Kelly absolutely nailing it, Kudos to Phil Coulter for composing a masterpiece.
the best of ireland from derry great performer no one can sing or play this song better than phil coulter .may god bless ireland and its citizens from derby uk thoughts are with you at these times we are in
This song is great, Luke Kelly's version is amazing and I love hearing Paddy singing it but in this performance by Phil I can feel it coming from the heart. I cried. I love Derry and been there recently (last July) in the Guildhall and could see the Nobel prize in exhibition. I read a lot about history and with close friends from Derry I was told about Derry of the past. I respect you and I am grateful for being able to visit Derry without worries thanks to people like John Hume. May he rest in peace. Sending love from Portugal
I’m a Newry man and this song is so beautiful and poignant for this part of the world . No matter what we went through we just got on with it and thankfully the dark days are now finally behind us
I HAVE ONLY BEEN TO BELFAST, AND SEEN WHEN THEPEACE CAME. BUT EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS MAN, I HEAR THE BREAKING OF HEARTS, AND THE HOPE THAT RISES IN HIS PRAYER FOR HIS LOVED CITY. IT GIVES ME TEARS AS WELL. THANK YOU MR COULTER, YOU PAY NOT JUST YOUR CITY A GREAT TRIBUTE, BUT THE PEOPLE. AS TO THAT THUNDERING PIANO, I THINK THAT GOES DEEPER THAN THE HEARING.
I thought I had commented on this video before now, but, alas, I can't find it. I was born and lived in Northern Ireland until my parents moved to Scotland in 1971 because of "The Troubles". My historical education in Scotland was localised to that region of Great Britain and it was only as I approached adulthood (born Enniskillen 1964) that I decided to find out more about my home country. I have read many books about Ireland in the intervening years, revisited the island frequently, and formed my own opinion about the rights and wrongs of the past. Of one thing I am certain, I love Irish music, and this wonderful song by Mr Coulter specifically. I dearly hope to have the privilege of watching this genius performing live in the not too distant future
I have been a fan of Phil Coulter since the late 80s and I have never heard such a beautiful version of this particular song I absolutely loved the background vocals and I have always loved this song ❤❤
I've known this song for about 50 years now, heard it in many different versions, and keep coming back to The Dubliners' version, as Luke Kelly's interpretation of the lyrics has always spoken to me in a way, where I could close my eyes and see it all as if it happened right there, here and now, in front of me. Today is the first time I've ever heard Phil Coulter play and sing his own great song, and the way Phil sings it gives me a whole new dimension and meaning to the lyrics. I found the album "The Songs I Love So Well" and saved this video so I can listen more to how Phil interprets his great song 😀
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 one of my top fan's ever in Ireland through & through & always be in my ❤ heart memories & live on each everyday life xxxx 2024 😊😊
What a song and songwriter! Bullaí for!😂little did I think in summer 1968 that the man who called into our house in Teelin as my Mammy had a sign up for afternoon tea and scones-that I‘d be listening to this gentleman who played on our piano while waiting for the afternoon tea in Teelin, listening in Germany more than 54 years later! Both my brothers worked says holiday job in Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that year and Phil and his family were staying there and as they were working in the bar often got to have good chats with him… Well done Phil -memory lane..Máire Nic a Bháird! And not forgetting another of his great songs, Scorn Not his Simplicity 😊! Proud to hear this rendition again.Ádh mór ort, Phil..
Nobody has the right to sing that song only Coulter. I actually told him that one day and he was emotional when i said it. Its his song. A Derry man for Derry. God bless him.
Surement la plus belle et la plus émouvante interprétation de chant magnifique. Ecoutez en particulier le dernier couplet en traduction libre Ce qui est fait est fait Ce qui est gagné, est gagné Et ce qui est perdu, est perdu à tout jamais Je ne peux que prier pour que vienne Un jour de lumière Pour cette ville que j'aime tant.
I spoke with Phil a few months ago after his concert in Cork. He kindly autographed my sheet music of “The Town I Loved So Well” and was very interested how it played on the accordion. He’s an absolute gentleman and musical legend.
Absolutely adore the passion the irish have for their country from a passionate welshman
God bless you and yours comrade
Ure to busy pumping sheep English holiday maker's
I love the Welsh.. ❤
what a beautiful song insperational musician
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone xx
That one thing that unites a people divided for centuries. As a Northern Ireland studies student I couldnt help but get emotional
Tell yer da n granda
This brings back so many memories of visiting my granny’s in Derry so many years ago. We played this at my mum’s funeral. I still call it home no matter where I live ❤
I love Ireland my home
i love Phil Coulter the town i loved so well always will be my favourite as i came from Derry xx
I chanced upon Mr Coulter’s album “Serenity” some 30+ years ago and I fell in love with his music since then. Me and my wife went his performance in Vancouver’s QE Theatre (in the 80’s?). He sang this song that night. I was almost moved to tears! That was a great night and we totally immersed ourselves in his musical performance. And one interesting thing to note: when I looked around the theatre that evening, me and my wife seemed to be the only two Asians in the audience! 😄
I’m Vietnamese and I’m a big fan of Luke Kelly/Dubliners and Phil Coulter!
God bless you friend x
Irish man here friday 20/9/2024 sitting silent and listening to my country mens songs and at pure peace
God bless ye big man yer not alone. 4/10/2024.
I'm born Scottish but to Irish
My mother's dad was born in Derry many yrs. ago. I'm sitting here on 12/6/2024 listening to Phil. This song always touches my heart. I will be 76 at the end of this month. I have been to Ireland 3 times over the yrs. Phil's video called Lake of Shadows always awakens my tears.
I'm far from Derry. I'm from Lebanon. First time I heard this song, I melted and cried. It touched me deeply. Despite the Derry references, it applied to my town in Lebanon that I loved so well too. That's the genius of Phil Coulter and this song. ❤
I’m just 🎉
I have been carrying very fond memories of this song with me for a long time. Not only has it been the first song written by an Irish songwriter I've heard about the age of fourteen, but the man who played it to me on his record player has ever since been deeply engraved in my memories by this song. That man and dear friend has passed away a long time ago but this song makes me feel like I'm fourteen again and I am being offered a cup of tea by him.
So please forgive me to make this such a personal affair which has got nothing to do with the meaning of the words being conveyed. If the place I was born had been given such a song I'd feel like a blessed person. Citizens of Derry, despite all the bad things that have happened to your place, you've been given this sad and yet hopeful piece of musical poetry.
I need to stop writing or I'll burst into tears of joy.
What a pleasure to see Phil Coulter still playing. It's been a true companion through tough and good times.
deep words with deep feelings for sure to be seen always good to talk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M
That's what music is all about.
Beautifully said.
One of Derrys great heroes helped to keep it all together with his music song and his dedication
To its people through good and bad times. Respect
As a singer guitarist for over 60 years, to my shame I did not know much about Phil Coulter. Now, more recently, performing solo gigs I had a chap (now RIP) who performed this song. When he died I thought 'well, that's a good song, I will add it to my repertoire'. After a while I thought "I wonder who wrote that?" Up it came on Wiki and lead to all about Phil Coulter - my goodness indeed.
Shame on you shagger
I lived just around the corner from Phil.
That's hard to whack. What a man. Proud derry man.
A masterpiiece!
Just him and the piano
I absolutely love this song. Introduced to it, strangely enough, by a folk singer/songwriter from Labrador, Canada, in the early 90s. It resonated with me and I’ve listened to several versions over the years, but this performance by Phil produced goosebumps and tears. He sings it from deep within his gut.
Phil is a true gentleman. Brilliant song
Im from Derry...proud of it too.... Quality song
Wonderful rendering of his song! Little did I think that when Phil called into our house in Teelin in summer 1968, while waiting for afternoon tea which my Mammy had advertised at the gate, did I realise that this gentleman who played the piano was to become one of not only Derry‘s greatest and most famous men, but that I‘d be listening to him playing this wonderful song on You Tube in Germany where Ive lived f 48 yrs.. two of my brothers worked in the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that summer as barmen and Phil and his family were staying there so they did get to chat to him quite often..Though the Town I loved so well is so near my heart I‘m torn between that and his other powerful song: Scorn Not his Simplicity-especially when I heard him accompanying the late Sinéad Ó Connor in a tribute the week she died. Ireland can be so proud of our nation blessed with so many tremendous artists, not just in song and poetry like Séamas Heaney who also went to the same school as Hume and Coulter …but have given the world so many talented people! Keep it up Phil! Ádh mór ort! Máire Nic a Bháird 😊
Fabulous words, so very true x
Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Wonderful performance! Thank you.
I had chills from the first note of the piano. Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful. I am so proud to be irish and to have such a talented man sing such a beautiful song.
One of my favourite songs ever the Dubliners one is the definitive version with the late great Luke Kelly absolutely nailing it, Kudos to Phil Coulter for composing a masterpiece.
Yeah Luke Kelly made it big- put it out there and with his Great Voice.
what a legend, and dedicated to the great john hume, a true man or ireland.
the best of ireland from derry
great performer no one can sing or play this song better than phil coulter .may god bless ireland and its citizens from derby uk thoughts are with you at these times we are in
Fantastic Phil
I saw Phil coulter in sanfrancisco a few years ago and omg what a performance awusome concert❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song is great, Luke Kelly's version is amazing and I love hearing Paddy singing it but in this performance by Phil I can feel it coming from the heart. I cried.
I love Derry and been there recently (last July) in the Guildhall and could see the Nobel prize in exhibition.
I read a lot about history and with close friends from Derry I was told about Derry of the past.
I respect you and I am grateful for being able to visit Derry without worries thanks to people like John Hume. May he rest in peace.
Sending love from Portugal
I love this so well, thankyou Phil Coulter. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I’m a Newry man and this song is so beautiful and poignant for this part of the world . No matter what we went through we just got on with it and thankfully the dark days are now finally behind us
Wow, send shivers through you, sang so beautifully and so poignant.
I HAVE ONLY BEEN TO BELFAST, AND SEEN WHEN THEPEACE CAME. BUT EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS MAN, I HEAR THE BREAKING OF HEARTS, AND THE HOPE THAT RISES IN HIS PRAYER FOR HIS LOVED CITY. IT GIVES ME TEARS AS WELL. THANK YOU MR COULTER, YOU PAY NOT JUST YOUR CITY A GREAT TRIBUTE, BUT THE PEOPLE. AS TO THAT THUNDERING PIANO, I THINK THAT GOES DEEPER THAN THE HEARING.
No words needed...
I thought I had commented on this video before now, but, alas, I can't find it. I was born and lived in Northern Ireland until my parents moved to Scotland in 1971 because of "The Troubles". My historical education in Scotland was localised to that region of Great Britain and it was only as I approached adulthood (born Enniskillen 1964) that I decided to find out more about my home country. I have read many books about Ireland in the intervening years, revisited the island frequently, and formed my own opinion about the rights and wrongs of the past. Of one thing I am certain, I love Irish music, and this wonderful song by Mr Coulter specifically. I dearly hope to have the privilege of watching this genius performing live in the not too distant future
What an excellent song, words are thought provoking, peace please God.
Bravo! Wonderful 💕
Phil coulter is an amazing artist! I love love this song
The fantastic Phil Coulter and his very own song…..absolutely fantastic ❤❤
My new favourite song !! The legend Phil Coulter at his best !!
Such a magnificent song What Talent!!!!!❤
Heartbreaking and beautiful 8:49
What a beautiful tribute.........
Just beautiful ❤❤
I'm from Norway and love this song 🎵 thanks ❤️
Amazingly beautiful. Touched my heart. ❤
Top class,no other words needed ❤one of the best songs ever written
What an aamazing balladeer. Loved this story put to a beautiful balad. Thank you so much.
Wow! Spectacular.
A Legend playing for another Legend...They are both National Treasures...
Bill Cliton is no legend his is a criminal just like his wife be under no illusion of this.
Clinton's, you are having a bad laugh, they are hard faced liar's and criminals and you are the fool to believe them
Heroes for humanity imho
Great song but unfortunately so true😥let’s hope the past is that …..PAST PLEASE🍀thank you Phil❤
I visited the Guildhall in May. It was wonderful to come upon this performance here. I also like Onoir's version of this song
Absolutely beautiful and a real treat to listen.
Wow. What a powerful song ! Brilliantly done.
Sung from the heart a proud Derry man just so beautiful and touching ❤️❤️xx
i was to derry twice.i can only imagine what the residents went through . GOD BLESS them all
Beautiful x
Absolutely fantastic ❤
Superb. A great narrative song. It's art.
What a legend.singing his own composition.from the heart.❤
Thanks for the song. Feel very down at the moment. Must be stronger and will get there and have the Will. Sean
@TimmyMcCarthy812 Thanks Timmy. I have 3 children. Liam. Eloise Ciara and Conor. Things maybe will change hopefully. Try. That’s all you can do.
Never heard the owner of this fantastic song singing it before and so so different from the Dubliners BUT still a very touching song.
Love all.of Phil Coulters songs
Omg you haven’t lived , but we still love you 💚💚💚
@@carolynhillock4523ìooi8⁸I ⁹think 😊😊😊
This has to be one of the greatest songs ever written ❤
Wonderful
Legend in our country,,much love from Donegal ❤
Classic, Thank you 🤗
Fab song! Greetings from Leitrim!
I have been a fan of Phil Coulter since the late 80s and I have never heard such a beautiful version of this particular song I absolutely loved the background vocals and I have always loved this song ❤❤
Absolute great. Cathy sing lady of Knock was fabulous. Phil is also great. Cannot listen to enough of these singers. Fabulous.from scotland
Simply beatiful sung !!!
This makes me think of my Darren and breaks my heart cos he’d sing it to me 😢😢😢❤
I've known this song for about 50 years now, heard it in many different versions, and keep coming back to The Dubliners' version, as Luke Kelly's interpretation of the lyrics has always spoken to me in a way, where I could close my eyes and see it all as if it happened right there, here and now, in front of me.
Today is the first time I've ever heard Phil Coulter play and sing his own great song, and the way Phil sings it gives me a whole new dimension and meaning to the lyrics.
I found the album "The Songs I Love So Well" and saved this video so I can listen more to how Phil interprets his great song 😀
From derry now in cork miss my old town
Love this song always makes my eyes water
Fabulous
Beautiful.. Hume Foundation brilliant. I hope I can contribute in some way. President Clinton has a real down to earth side.
We were from Belfast but my da had cousins in Derry, they were called Nash. My da was stevie Higgins from short strand I miss him❤
What an artist.
Fair play Brenda.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 one of my top fan's ever in Ireland through & through & always be in my ❤ heart memories & live on each everyday life xxxx 2024 😊😊
I love listening to to this
❤❤❤❤❤yes me as well amazing singing voice performances talented gifted special guy he is very happy 😊 singing music 🎶 🎵 for his country irland xx
Phil Colter is an amazing artist I love him
Une chanson du groupe breton Tri Yann qui me fait pleurer à chaque fois, quelle belle surprise de l'entendre en anglais !
Steal Away is a beautiful song too
Our culture is in our music. and our past.
❤ beautiful 😊
Great stuff
Mg! Whata song x🍀🍀
It is indeed Patricia 🍀🍀
Phil Coulter - lovely......
Nothing better. When Phil mentioned Clinton that was a big kill buzzer
Beautiful
Top class🇮🇪☘️☘️
What a song and songwriter! Bullaí for!😂little did I think in summer 1968 that the man who called into our house in Teelin as my Mammy had a sign up for afternoon tea and scones-that I‘d be listening to this gentleman who played on our piano while waiting for the afternoon tea in Teelin, listening in Germany more than 54 years later! Both my brothers worked says holiday job in Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that year and Phil and his family were staying there and as they were working in the bar often got to have good chats with him… Well done Phil -memory lane..Máire Nic a Bháird! And not forgetting another of his great songs, Scorn Not his Simplicity 😊! Proud to hear this rendition again.Ádh mór ort, Phil..
Proud Derry
One of the great songs by one of the most phenomenally successful composers/singers of all time.
He lived on the same street in Derry as my mum and dad , Maureen avenue.
Class 💚
Nobody has the right to sing that song only Coulter. I actually told him that one day and he was emotional when i said it. Its his song. A Derry man for Derry. God bless him.
And maybe Luke Kelly RIP
I agree
Wow
Please add Ms. Donna Taggart ❤ she sings it beautifully.
Neil Hannon ? Another Derry man . Great singer and song writer
Surement la plus belle et la plus émouvante interprétation de chant magnifique. Ecoutez en particulier le dernier couplet en traduction libre
Ce qui est fait est fait
Ce qui est gagné, est gagné
Et ce qui est perdu, est perdu à tout jamais
Je ne peux que prier pour que vienne
Un jour de lumière
Pour cette ville que j'aime tant.
Belíssimo, Brasil 😊
massive song
Love Derry great people forever rebels
Incredible!
Tingles go through me when i hear Tommy
❤❤❤
Nice rendition!
The author and composer would be proud!🇮🇪😶