Daoiri Farrel doesn't disappoint. The man is a genius of the lute and the Irish tune. I just listened to Paul Brady's genius rendition of this song, which really is magic, and having never heard a different one, went looking. Sure enough, I find this gem!
Came by Mr Farrell work via the video of him having a hoolie in the airport departure lounge. Blooming excellent! Love the song which I have sung by Pontchartrain....but no Bonny Creole girls in attendance sadly! It’s lovely though. I will looking to see Mr Farrell as soon as lockdown eases.
Why Luke Kelly? No offence. But c'mon . Give the man the credit he deserves. Why compare him? Completely different singer. Huge talent in his own right. The constant deification of Kelly is self defeating.
It was on a bright March morning, I bid New Orleans adieu. And I took the road on down to Jackson town, my fortune there to renew. I cursed all foreign money, no credit there could I gain. And it filled my heart with a longing for the lakes of Pontchartrain. Well I stepped on board of a railroad car beneath the morning sun. And I rode the roads until evening, and I laid me down again All strangers they are no friends to me, 'til a dark girl towards me came. And I fell in love with a Creole girl, by the lakes of Pontchartrain. Well I says me pretty Creole girl "Oh my money here's no good. And if it weren't for the alligators, I'd sleep outside in the woods." "Oh you're welcome here kind stranger, our house it is very very plain. But we never turned a stranger out by the lakes of Pontchartrain." So she took me into her mammy's house, and she treated me there very well. And the hair upon her shoulders in jet black ringlets befell. Oh but to try and paint her beauty I'm sure it will be in vain. So handsome was that Creole girl By the lakes of Pontchartrain. Well I asked her if she'd marry me, "Oh no this would never ever be." She had got her old lover, and he was far out at sea. And she said that she would wait there for him, oh and true she would remain. Until he'd return to his Creole girl by the lakes of Pontchartrain. And its fare thee well my Creole girl, oh I never will see you anymore. And I'll ne'er forget your kindness and the cottage down by the shore. Oh and at each social gathering a flowing glass I will drain. And I'll drink a help to that Creole girl by the lakes of Pontchartrain. Oh and drink a help to that Creole girl by the Lakes of Pontchartrain.
A tad closer to the original melody would be better. Songs like these stand on thier own two feet. They don't need unnecessary ornamentation or embellishment, they are meant to be sung by generation after generation. (just a friendly tip)
Lute and Mandolin poor choice for this great song - too tinny and noisy and distract from the proper cadence of the piece Daoire is a fine singer all the same but not suited to this song.
Just heard Daoiri sing this solo / live, does a wonderful job. The sound in this clip is not good, far to much treble, agreed, disappointing, but not Daoiri's fault here.
I was spellbound....what a wonderful musical performance. Bless you both.
Heavenly music from Daoiri and Mike.Just wonderful. It was a privilege being there that night. ❤
What a voice! Amazing version of this song.
I am so enjoying this new find!
Just recently discovered Mr Farrell's
wonderful music!
An absolutely beautiful rendition of this beautiful song! Daoiri Ferrell and Mike are some of the best!!
I’ve been a lifelong fan of traditional music. How have I missed Daoiri Farrell. Wonderful and nice to hear the fabulous Mike Harding.
A voice from the heavens and music from the Gods. Thank you Daoiri and Mike.
Crumpsalls finest there nailing it with the greatest singer of the modern crop!
Daoiri Farrel doesn't disappoint. The man is a genius of the lute and the Irish tune. I just listened to Paul Brady's genius rendition of this song, which really is magic, and having never heard a different one, went looking. Sure enough, I find this gem!
Bouzouki
He does not disappoint, fantastic beyond words
Heavenly to sit by a lake in Scotland and sing this out loud. :)
excellent rendition. just wonderful.
Came by Mr Farrell work via the video of him having a hoolie in the airport departure lounge. Blooming excellent! Love the song which I have sung by Pontchartrain....but no Bonny Creole girls in attendance sadly! It’s lovely though. I will looking to see Mr Farrell as soon as lockdown eases.
Great to see Mike still on the stage......love his podcasts......giving it lilty boys! Keep her lit!!👍
Brilliant as always Daoiri and great to see Mike Harding still kicking around.
Wow Mike Harding, saw him live at Derby in the 80's, a great bloke.
My God, Luke Kelly's back in the shape of Daori. Incredible, what a voice!
Why Luke Kelly? No offence. But c'mon . Give the man the credit he deserves. Why compare him? Completely different singer. Huge talent in his own right. The constant deification of Kelly is self defeating.
A national treasure
Good Job Lads. WELL DONE. sydney, N.S. Canada
A proud son of the beautiful country and people go for it Daoiri
I still remember when Mike borrowed my mandolin in 1977 at a folk club
Love the contrast of instruments and singing is unique, excellent.
Amazing singing and play ever adore all amazing song ever thank you Daoiri and Mike...
Beautiful version!
What a powerful voice.
Liked it before listening 🎧
Love this song and what a version . Absolutely class
Beautiful performance as always.
A lovely version. Loved Mike’s mandolin playing.
sheer class
Brilliant Daoiri 😎
Awesome Performance
Great rendition of this great song!
Excellent x
16 strings of pure magic lads, one of my favourite songs and this out Planxties Brady's version.
World class
Absolutely loved this.
Love that!
Brilliant
Bravo! Fine job Gentlemen, fine job indeed.
Beautiful ever Elvis Daoiri great play and singing with friend thank you amazing
Brilliant stuff...got a ticket to see ya in april mate in Newcastle ..can't wait
see you there Matt - Gallowgate next to St James Park
Love ❤️
Sounding good Mike
I first learned this tune as "The Lily of the West". Curious how an Irish lad came to be singing about a "creole gal" in Louisiana.
This is the first time I've seen someone hold a spare pick in the strings below the bridge! LOL
Quite impressed with Mike Harding's mandolin playing.
Check out Mike's podcast. "The Mike Harding Folk Show" It's great!
Wow! Who was the female that could be just barely heard? She was doing a great job singing along.
I noticed that too. The woman can sing, whoever she is.
I agree! She should have been up there too.
i hear female vocals in the background that should have been backing vocals
Nice variation....but the best version for me remains that by Tangerine Dream.
Anyone know what the chords is?
It was on a bright March morning,
I bid New Orleans adieu.
And I took the road on down to Jackson town,
my fortune there to renew.
I cursed all foreign money,
no credit there could I gain.
And it filled my heart with a longing
for the lakes of Pontchartrain.
Well I stepped on board of a railroad car
beneath the morning sun.
And I rode the roads until evening,
and I laid me down again
All strangers they are no friends to me,
'til a dark girl towards me came.
And I fell in love with a Creole girl,
by the lakes of Pontchartrain.
Well I says me pretty Creole girl
"Oh my money here's no good.
And if it weren't for the alligators,
I'd sleep outside in the woods."
"Oh you're welcome here kind stranger,
our house it is very very plain.
But we never turned a stranger out
by the lakes of Pontchartrain."
So she took me into her mammy's house,
and she treated me there very well.
And the hair upon her shoulders
in jet black ringlets befell.
Oh but to try and paint her beauty
I'm sure it will be in vain.
So handsome was that Creole girl
By the lakes of Pontchartrain.
Well I asked her if she'd marry me,
"Oh no this would never ever be."
She had got her old lover,
and he was far out at sea.
And she said that she would wait there for him,
oh and true she would remain.
Until he'd return to his Creole girl
by the lakes of Pontchartrain.
And its fare thee well my Creole girl,
oh I never will see you anymore.
And I'll ne'er forget your kindness
and the cottage down by the shore.
Oh and at each social gathering
a flowing glass I will drain.
And I'll drink a help to that Creole girl
by the lakes of Pontchartrain.
Oh and drink a help to that Creole girl
by the Lakes of Pontchartrain.
Ye nice lads, but is was goin to be an impossible task to beat Brady /Irvine / on this, 👍🇮🇪
Thanks God that I randomly looked RUclips today I found this gay! :-)
Saw him at Cambridge Folk Festival amazing voice
Only way it could have been better is if the drunk girl singing along would have been quiet
That lady singing really wants to be on stage. Is that poor form in Ireland?
A tad closer to the original melody would be better. Songs like these stand on thier own two feet. They don't need unnecessary ornamentation or embellishment, they are meant to be sung by generation after generation. (just a friendly tip)
I'm sure two of the finest folk musicians in the world, completely bound up in the tradition, will appreciate your tip. Whoever you are.
@pog100. Well said!
Lute and Mandolin poor choice for this great song - too tinny and noisy and distract from the proper cadence of the piece Daoire is a fine singer all the same but not suited to this song.
Just heard Daoiri sing this solo / live, does a wonderful job. The sound in this clip is not good, far to much treble, agreed, disappointing, but not Daoiri's fault here.
You don't do this song justuce Daoiri, stretching the words and too much folky nhaaa, it doesn't suit it..check out Greg Page
Liam McNulty great job Daori.....Liam Parke, Athens GA
Greg who?