Because the Irish have been through so much… we have been m-ed, oppressed, destroyed, overtaken, suppressed, and more for nearly 1000 years now… and we had to write these to survive and rise above our traumas and struggles. It’s no surprise that the songs to help these people survive are heartbreaking (aligning with my own post trauma writing)… it’s their strongest material because it makes them feel the deepest, and it brings about a coping that would otherwise be unreachable. When you comb through the depths of your soul, you find an utterly beautiful grief that needs to be told, and an inspiration merely divine! You write and write resilience until it comes to you… and theirs has inspired so many in the process… Fun fact from a researcher (and me) as well: Songs like these are traditional Irish music. Written by the Irish for the Irish… if at any point you hear a song that’s upbeat and it’s “Irish”, it has been tampered with… around the Act of the Union in 1801, the British purged the Irish music and rewrote many traditional songs so they were more upbeat and positive, as I suppose they didn’t approve of all of these depressing themes and wished to hear something that was more to their desires. They called these “Irish” songs, but much like the original county names of Ireland, they’ve been rewritten by the British and are no longer theirs.
A revolutionary is a romantic first and foremost and this song shows that. To love the cause you must love another .Revolutionary love transcends all love. Because it calls for sacrifice and dedication. A willingness to love truly until death do you part. A beautiful song that demonstrates love and revolutionary spirit hand in hand. Sung so beautifully by great folk hero
True my friend, I’ve just finished the book’16 lives,, Joseph Mary Plunkett, what a lovely, clever, beautiful, intelligent, brave freedom fighter, bless them all, Ireland will be united one day sooner than later 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. Jesus said that. And He did it. I think that revolutions tend to bring that kind of love to light because so many captured prisoners are executed (sometimes tortured). To say that revolutionary love transcends all other love is a bit much. Jesus laid down His life not only for His friends, but also for His enemies & for all generations. That being said, revolutionary love is very stirring; it's why we cry when we sing our national anthem & remember those who laid down their lives to secure the freedom that I enjoy. Do you happen to know the meaning of the line, "I loved so much that I could see his blood upon the rose"?
@@menyou1443 forever lasts only until it's gone. So all I can do is move on untill the opportunity arises. Cheers mate, to a unknown yet hopeful future..
Always beautifully singing all the best songs Seth! You were wonderful with this cover! Thank you for bringing out the feels on Valentines we needed it, and a tribute to the martyrs too.♥️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪♥️
While it isn’t a traditional song by any means, I can’t help that you’d make an amazing cover of Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg, especially with the style of harmonies and guitar playing you do!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! 🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️💚💚💚 for my Irish uncle, raise an extra glass tonight [drink responsibly], and be safe (don’t drive but also please buckle up)! Extra glasses up out there in Ireland, please!!! Sláinte!
@@sethstatonwatkins hey Seth. I was just wondering if there is any chance of getting a copy to the original at all? Its me mams favourite and she doesn't have too long and I used to belt the original one out at the top of my voice in the car for her :-) It would be greatly appreciated
Congratulations for your performance! Such a great voice full of emotion! I love your voice😘. I wrote several songs. Please take 2 minutes to listen to the ones entitled « This song I’m singing for you » and « I like the way you talk to me ». Maybe you could sing them if you like them
This song just broke me at work. Then i find out its true 😭😭😭
❤
Seth, I truly hope you have a special bonnie lass in your life that you are singing this to.
grew up listening to this, beautiful song shame its true, thank you Seth for another beautiful version of it
Why is it always the beautiful masterpieces like this that are about such sad tales?! 😭
Because the Irish have been through so much… we have been m-ed, oppressed, destroyed, overtaken, suppressed, and more for nearly 1000 years now… and we had to write these to survive and rise above our traumas and struggles. It’s no surprise that the songs to help these people survive are heartbreaking (aligning with my own post trauma writing)… it’s their strongest material because it makes them feel the deepest, and it brings about a coping that would otherwise be unreachable. When you comb through the depths of your soul, you find an utterly beautiful grief that needs to be told, and an inspiration merely divine! You write and write resilience until it comes to you… and theirs has inspired so many in the process…
Fun fact from a researcher (and me) as well:
Songs like these are traditional Irish music. Written by the Irish for the Irish… if at any point you hear a song that’s upbeat and it’s “Irish”, it has been tampered with… around the Act of the Union in 1801, the British purged the Irish music and rewrote many traditional songs so they were more upbeat and positive, as I suppose they didn’t approve of all of these depressing themes and wished to hear something that was more to their desires. They called these “Irish” songs, but much like the original county names of Ireland, they’ve been rewritten by the British and are no longer theirs.
IRISH SCOTS KEV HERE.YOUR VOICE SEEKS OUT MY SPINAL CORD N SOOTHS MY NERVOUS SYSTEM.LOL SOOTHS MY SOUL.✌️🤟🙏🇨🇮🏴🍀
Nicely done my friend, Ireland will be united one day sooner than later, god bless Joseph Mary Plunkett and all the beautiful freedom fighters 🇮🇪☘️
Absolutely beautiful.
Nice job
You are one of my favorite souls on this side of forever.
☮️
Oh my.......I love this rendition of Grace. I can't stop listening to it.
Bittersweet beautiful
A revolutionary is a romantic first and foremost and this song shows that. To love the cause you must love another .Revolutionary love transcends all love. Because it calls for sacrifice and dedication. A willingness to love truly until death do you part. A beautiful song that demonstrates love and revolutionary spirit hand in hand. Sung so beautifully by great folk hero
True my friend, I’ve just finished the book’16 lives,, Joseph Mary Plunkett, what a lovely, clever, beautiful, intelligent, brave freedom fighter, bless them all, Ireland will be united one day sooner than later 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
Jesus said that. And He did it. I think that revolutions tend to bring that kind of love to light because so many captured prisoners are executed (sometimes tortured). To say that revolutionary love transcends all other love is a bit much. Jesus laid down His life not only for His friends, but also for His enemies & for all generations.
That being said, revolutionary love is very stirring; it's why we cry when we sing our national anthem & remember those who laid down their lives to secure the freedom that I enjoy.
Do you happen to know the meaning of the line, "I loved so much that I could see his blood upon the rose"?
Saddest and most beautiful song ever
My favorite version especially the harmony ❤
Beautiful! Thank you Sir. I just found out that you and Sir Rod Stewart sing this song, so much history in a song...
Beautiful!
Truly sad yet sweet
It's settled, I'll sing this too who ever in life- that would one day deem 'me' marriage material.
I feel you… I’m still waiting for anyone to even deem me lovable… apparently sweet and compassionate isn’t yet in vogue… someday.
@@menyou1443 forever lasts only until it's gone. So all I can do is move on untill the opportunity arises.
Cheers mate, to a unknown yet hopeful future..
@@Dr.DasutinKeri sorry for your struggle; I feel… trust me): and I am so often heartbroken to feel unlovable…
I love you both
Oh my goodness I love this song so much and Seth Makes A Beautiful job of singing it.🦋🌻💞💞💞
Thank you!
Never heard this song, but it is heartbreakingly beautiful ❤
Lovely and sad, while also terribly sweet. Much like your voice… Beautiful job Seth.
What if the cover was “Have You Forgotten?” On 9/11? It just belongs.
What a great song to end the night with! Thank you Seth!
Would love to hear a nation once again
My favorite ballad and such a lovely remaster!
Always beautifully singing all the best songs Seth! You were wonderful with this cover! Thank you for bringing out the feels on Valentines we needed it, and a tribute to the martyrs too.♥️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪♥️
Thank you!
@@sethstatonwatkins 👍👍😊😊
This one always tears me up. Grace lived into her 80s and never remarried.
She did remarry, but not for a long, long time…
Thanks for this. Very moving rendition.
Grace remaster! Been waiting for this one
Thank you for doing this song. I have been searching for a good version for years now.
Always lovely to see uploads from you!
Go on ya lad !!!
Great song, good choice, excellent work!
Amazing as always good sir!
While it isn’t a traditional song by any means, I can’t help that you’d make an amazing cover of Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg, especially with the style of harmonies and guitar playing you do!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! 🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️💚💚💚 for my Irish uncle, raise an extra glass tonight [drink responsibly], and be safe (don’t drive but also please buckle up)! Extra glasses up out there in Ireland, please!!! Sláinte!
I wonder which song is next. Who knows although I would love to see a cover of the Song of Persephone from the Red Rising Book and Trilogy
Did you ever consider singing "The Minstrel Boy"? short but powerful.
Happy Hallmark Card Awareness Day, folks! Tiocfaidh ár lá, to us free spirits (singles).
my favorite fake Irishman! 😉 ideal lyrical voice. and style.
Ooof fair enough I guess
@@sethstatonwatkins I came here to remove this. Sorry you read it! It was a bad joke, I really love all your singing, the Student Visa song too
No worries!
Where is your first one? Please, please put it back. This one is good but the other version you did was fantastic
I took it down as I don’t like having duplicates. I am very sorry.
@@sethstatonwatkins hey Seth. I was just wondering if there is any chance of getting a copy to the original at all? Its me mams favourite and she doesn't have too long and I used to belt the original one out at the top of my voice in the car for her :-) It would be greatly appreciated
I was listening to your original cover earlier today
Do you know where i can find the original?
@@britishrex5515 the cover or the song in general?
@@LincMinecrafter the cover. I've heard many renditions and love them all
@@britishrex5515 I’m so sorry, I can’t find it anymore.
@@LincMinecrafter no worries. Thanks for looking :)
You should do The Wakes - 8:30 Glasgow Cross
Does anybody know the meaning of the line, "I loved so much that I could see his blood upon the rose"?
Are you planning on releasing this one on Spotify?
Hey Seth I can't find your cover of Working Man anymore, does this mean it'll get a re-cover?
Possibly!
@@sethstatonwatkins yayyy
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Alright Keith...👍
I could see Jon Snow was very affected by the words while singing this.
Congratulations for your performance! Such a great voice full of emotion! I love your voice😘. I wrote several songs. Please take 2 minutes to listen to the ones entitled « This song I’m singing for you » and « I like the way you talk to me ». Maybe you could sing them if you like them
its really good. but it is not a reupload?
I think it’s a redo of an older cover