I fell in love with the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem 63 years ago at the age of ten. They were on a public television station, WTTW in Chicago. I missed most of rock for the next few decades following the group. I saw them many times in concert and in parade when they would come to Chicago for St. Paddy's Day. I had everyone of their American-released albums and saw Tommy Makem in the crowds at the Irishfest in the Evergreen Park area.I still miss them but treasure my many memories of them and their music. It still lives.
Introduced to Clancy brothers by a boyfriend fresh from a year overseas, and we were at Wits University together. That was 1970. Never thought I'd get as old as l am now, 73. We had a great life back then. Wonderful music. Thanks for the memories.
I’m here now in Cromer on the North Sea… my heritage is the Atlantic Galway, and I see the fishermen every day and the changing seas and to me it is completely HOME in the feelings
In the early to mid 90s, Paddy, Liam and Bobby Clancy, with nephew Robbie O'Connell, were regulars at the L.A. Irish Festival. I would go every year and they were always willing to do a request or two. Each year I would ask for this song and they would always oblige. They were all fine gentlemen, the Clancy Brothers. Also got to meet Tommy Makem there one year. Never got to hear them when Tom Clancy was still alive, sadly. Thankfully, Robbie is still with us to keep the music and memories alive, as are his Clancy cousins, Aoife and Donal.
I remember the first time I heard this in a bar in Lerwick Shetland when I was a trawlerman 40 odd years ago brings back found memories n real hard graft, brillliant
My brother and I used to sing this song to the family as young lads, I pretended to be Liam and my brother was Tommy, where did we go wrong? maybe it was voices! Rest in peace lads
I was 21 years at sea, and I still think this is one of the best shanties of all (although I'd rather hear it in a warm pub these days than out on the wild and western ocean.)
Dermot Mahon Bob Dylan referred to him as "the greatest ballad singer ever." I had the pleasure of seeing Liam perform with Tommy Makem live about a handful of times with my parents while I was growing up. Memories I will always cherish as all parties are gone now.
This is a perfect example of a perfect song. It is folk music defined. A song with a range of emotion. It can be melodic, it can rock, it is just a perfect song.
I’ve been a fan of the Clancy’s and Makem since I first saw them in Greenwich Village in the 60’s...this is one of their great songs which sounds as good as it did when I first heard it more than 50 years ago.
Ahhhh I remember the good ole days in Youghal, Co. Cork, always as my Family Irish, we went there for Holidays, Hows different were the pubs them, back in the 60's, after hours, you would have a look out for the "Garda" and inside all good Irish songs, happy happy times, just love the music :-) :-)
It's an English folk song created by Euan McColl and these Irish lads, along with the Chieftans, do him proud. Same bloke wrote Dirty Old Town, which is about Salford in Manchester, not Dublin. He also wrote First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
And, of course, Ewan McColl, who wrote this song, sings a worthy rendition of his creation. A fitting tribute to a long gone fishing industry whoever sings the song.
Every folk song that ever there was, was composed by somebody at some point in time. My dad was a folk singer, knew Ewan McColl and all those people back in the 60s when he founded the first folk club in Coventry.
@sandinmyears1. No Great Yarmouth in Norfork. The Scottish Herring boats used to follow the Silver Darlin's down the Eastern seaboard of the UK whilst their fishergirls would follow overland to gut & pack them into barrels This is one of my favorite songs. Written by Ewan McColl.
Sad ,looking at the comments and the length of time between comments, the memory of these grand singers all of whose songs I know by heart, is fading, soon they will be forgotten by the young people who think that RAPPIN is music
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I fell in love with the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem 63 years ago at the age of ten. They were on a public television station, WTTW in Chicago. I missed most of rock for the next few decades following the group. I saw them many times in concert and in parade when they would come to Chicago for St. Paddy's Day. I had everyone of their American-released albums and saw Tommy Makem in the crowds at the Irishfest in the Evergreen Park area.I still miss them but treasure my many memories of them and their music. It still lives.
Introduced to Clancy brothers by a boyfriend fresh from a year overseas, and we were at Wits University together. That was 1970. Never thought I'd get as old as l am now, 73. We had a great life back then. Wonderful music. Thanks for the memories.
My mum’s song. She listened to this every day for the last year of her life. Now I play it at her grave.☘️🙏🏻 Clancy brothers sing it the best.
Atlantic Ocean , nothing better.
GohuntachAirFad
I’m here now in Cromer on the North Sea… my heritage is the Atlantic Galway, and I see the fishermen every day and the changing seas and to me it is completely HOME in the feelings
My dad's song too.
Good song, good memories
@@shelleynielsen199 ❤️
In the early to mid 90s, Paddy, Liam and Bobby Clancy, with nephew Robbie O'Connell, were regulars at the L.A. Irish Festival. I would go every year and they were always willing to do a request or two. Each year I would ask for this song and they would always oblige. They were all fine gentlemen, the Clancy Brothers. Also got to meet Tommy Makem there one year. Never got to hear them when Tom Clancy was still alive, sadly. Thankfully, Robbie is still with us to keep the music and memories alive, as are his Clancy cousins, Aoife and Donal.
They were a passionate group of musicians. So was the composer, Ewan MacColl.
There is no enjoyment like.listening to.the.Clancy Brothers
My father loved this song and boy could he ever sing it ..still miss u old Rab .
I was blessed enough to have been raised on these songs. For that, I thank my parents.
Can't beat the Clancy's and Tommy! The very best
A truly resonant version of this superb song.
It's the best
I remember the first time I heard this in a bar in Lerwick Shetland when I was a trawlerman 40 odd years ago brings back found memories n real hard graft, brillliant
Love these big strong MEN ,ALWAYS!
My brother and I used to sing this song to the family as young lads, I pretended to be Liam and my brother was Tommy, where did we go wrong? maybe it was voices!
Rest in peace lads
I was 21 years at sea, and I still think this is one of the best shanties of all (although I'd rather hear it in a warm pub these days than out on the wild and western ocean.)
Great version 👌RIP lads
Fantastic. My dad loved this song.
Possibly my favorite thing of all time.
I went to school in Yarmouth, Grandma's family were shrimpers and sailors, and my dad loved the Clancy brothers so I have to love this one!
What a beautiful voice liam clancy had, I miss you and your brother's so much
Miss Luke Kelly too
Dermot Mahon Bob Dylan referred to him as "the greatest ballad singer ever." I had the pleasure of seeing Liam perform with Tommy Makem live about a handful of times with my parents while I was growing up. Memories I will always cherish as all parties are gone now.
@@seamusin1697 my dad took me to see the Clancy brothers at the Albert hall in the late 60s
Great memories
Oh by the way we had our Aaron sweaters on
This is a perfect example of a perfect song. It is folk music defined. A song with a range of emotion. It can be melodic, it can rock, it is just a perfect song.
VERY well said, perfectly said.
These boys were massive in America. Bob Dylan fell in love with them.
A real swagger with an undertone of pathos. Great song. Growing up, growing old, or dying.
Remembering my dear dad ❤️
I just love this fabulous folk song, I heard it many years ago, and delighted to hear it again folk singing at it's best! Thank you so much.
First heard it 40 years ago and it is still magical.... no one presents it as the Clancies and Tommy do
Lovely - one of my very favourites of theirs. Thanks for posting!
You can almost feel the spray and smell the salty air when they sing about seafaring. Rest in peace lads!
Tommy Makem's voice marvels through always. What power!
I played this song when my dad was at end of life.
I will always thank of him when I hear this song
I loved this song the first time I heard it and still do. Great song, great group.
I always love the Clancy Bothers and Tommy Makem, I got to see them in person in the late 60s in NYC
I’ve been a fan of the Clancy’s and Makem since I first saw them in Greenwich Village in the 60’s...this is one of their great songs which sounds as good as it did when I first heard it more than 50 years ago.
Ah john. Marino. Not
what a joy to sit and listen and feel the music flow through all parts of my soul.
love it and feel very lucky to have had this music from these special people in my life
Holy goosebumps. Absolutely lovely.
Ahhhh I remember the good ole days in Youghal, Co. Cork, always as my Family Irish, we went there for Holidays, Hows different were the pubs them, back in the 60's, after hours, you would have a look out for the "Garda" and inside all good Irish songs, happy happy times, just love the music :-) :-)
That was fantastic.
It's an English folk song created by Euan McColl and these Irish lads, along with the Chieftans, do him proud. Same bloke wrote Dirty Old Town, which is about Salford in Manchester, not Dublin. He also wrote First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
You had to ruin it. Was enjoying the song then u mentioned the English 😢.
My favorite Clancy Brother's recording
Kaitipoo g
Just BRILLIANT!.....a masterpiece!!
My favorite version of this great song. I used to listen to this over and over and over...
I first heard this song forty years ago living in Fulford Rd, York, while at the University. Still play it, still love it.
Brilliant by one of the best balladeer Liam Clancy who lived in Ring ,Co.Phortlairghe.
Written by one of my folk heroes.......Euan MacColl
Love these guys.
A powerful song for us landlubbers to sense life on the seas. Middle Tickle from Newfoundland does this song justice, too.
+John Coleman As do the corries.
Been there and worked at the drift net for herring in the 60s, great shanty
It does not get any better than this does it?
Liam RIP I'll miss you to bits you were only the best singer of slow ballads
Great song
Gran worked at Yarmouth
Brilliantly sung
luke kelly, the corries and the clancy bros, all sing this well and i love the three recordings. luke just takes the edge. r.i.p. all of you
Pig sick of people giving Luke Kelly all the accolades ... Good he certainly was ... but others stand higher than him ..
music that in te future will be buried in time-excellent piece
Greetings from the South Seas!
Rest in peace, our seamen friends.
zeldzaam mooi!!!!!!!
I will miss both Ewan MacColl wro wrote the song and Liam who so loved to sing it.
i miss them all.but i live on with there music...
And, of course, Ewan McColl, who wrote this song, sings a worthy rendition of his creation. A fitting tribute to a long gone fishing industry whoever sings the song.
Every folk song that ever there was, was composed by somebody at some point in time. My dad was a folk singer, knew Ewan McColl and all those people back in the 60s when he founded the first folk club in Coventry.
@sandinmyears1. No Great Yarmouth in Norfork. The Scottish Herring boats used to follow the Silver Darlin's down the Eastern seaboard of the UK whilst their fishergirls would follow overland to gut & pack them into barrels
This is one of my favorite songs. Written by Ewan McColl.
Fabulous
I will miss both Ewan MacColl who wrote the song and Liam who so loved to sing it.
😀🚜👍
LIAM TOMMY PADDY AND TOM ..IONTACH
Sad ,looking at the comments and the length of time between comments, the memory of these grand singers all of whose songs I know by heart, is fading, soon they will be forgotten by the young people who think that RAPPIN is music
Great ass song to drink to.........by yerself.............no shits given
Had Tommy boy ever been on a fishin boat? Doesn't really matter does it.
Luke Kelly's version takes some beating. Have a listen.
This version is great.... but Luke Kelly's is absolutely sensational.
the lyrics r all mixed up!!!!!!!!1
Luke kelly also does a brilliant rendition of this track
My favorite version for sure.
Luke Kelly at his best.
Lyrics didn't match........
CelticMountainDigs they're taken from Louis Killen version, I think
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The lyrics don't match.....
+Michael Floyd these are the lyrics from Ewan McColls original version
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hampibaba1 thanks!
It’s an old recording, just enjoy the music
Me and my dad loved this
We loved Liam but I thought the ĺuke Kelly was better
William Shatner + William Clancy ;D no coincidence
For the forgoton 34 thumbs down . get a life . drink is your curse
Ar fheabhas ar fad.
Is it just me or could Shatner and Liam be cousins?
Dreadful . B
Love it