BRENDAN GRACE - THE DUTCHMAN ( LYRICS ) VINYL 1987
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- Brendan Grace - THE DUTCHMAN . This is the A - side vinyl recording of the song released as a single in 1982. THE DUTCHMAN is a song written by Michael Peter Smith in 1968 and popularized by Steve Goodman. At the time Smith wrote the song, he had never visited the Netherlands.
The song is about an elderly couple living in Amsterdam, Margaret and the title character the unnamed Dutchman is senile, and Margaret cares for him with a sadness over what has happened to him over the years. It's a story of unconditional love.This version sung by the excellent Brendan Grace reached # 27 in the Irish Charts and was produced and arranged by E . Campbell .
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LYRICS :
The Dutchman's not the kind of man
To keep his thumb jammed in the dam
That holds his dreams in
But that's a secret only Margaret knows
When Amsterdam is golden in the morning
Margaret brings him breakfast
She believes him
He thinks the tulips bloom beneath the snows
He's mad as he can be
But Margaret only sees that sometimes
Sometimes, she sees her unborn children
In his eyes
Let us go to the banks of the ocean
Where the walls rise above the Zuiderzee
Long ago, I used to be a young man
And dear Margaret remembers for me
The Dutchman still wears wooden shoes
His cap and his coat are patched with love
That Margaret sewed in
Sometimes he thinks he's still in Rotterdam
He watches tug boats down canals
And calls out to them
When he thinks he knows the captain
'Til Margaret comes to take him home again
Through unforgiving streets
A tripping though she holds his arm
Sometimes he thinks that he's alone
And calls her name
Let us go to the banks of the ocean
Where the walls rise above the Zuiderzee
Long ago, I used to be a young man
And dear Margaret remembers for me
The windmills swirl the winter air
She winds his muffler tighter
They sit in the kitchen
And the tea with whiskey keep away the dew
He sees her for a moment, calls her name
She makes his bed up
Humming some old love song
She learned it when the tune was very new
He hums a line or two
They hum together in the night
The Dutchman falls asleep
And Margaret blows the candle out
Let us go to the banks of the ocean
Where the walls rise above the Zuiderzee
Long ago, I used to be a young man
And dear Margaret remembers for me 
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I.m from drogheda married a Dutch man love this song .every woord is trought. Xxxxx
I heard this song when I was a teenager it took me years to find it again I'm now 58 so it been long time. Thankyou for such a fabulous song from Brendan.
I love this song also. X
As a English man I think Brendon was a great entertainer, I can't get anough of him. I like irish music and comedy. Rest in peace Brendon you were one of the best,and will be greatly missed by your fans,friends and most of all your Family. I say this with the greatest respect. Rest in peace
RIP Brendan. A great singer and comedian. Always kept it clean. Never needed to use vulgarity to get all the laughs. Anytime we were feeling sad we could look at one of his comedies to cheer up. He will be sadly missed.
I am Dutch and just found this beautiful song. ❤
I THINK IT IS THE BEST VERSION.
It's hard to think of a world without Brendan in it. I've laughed until my sides hurt for as long as I can remember, all because of this wonderful man. But as this post proves he was also a very talented singer. He also played guitar. He was the most wonderful all round entertainer. Thanks for the memories, and the laughs, Brendan. God bless
I am irish living in holland love this song. RIP xx
Rest in peace beneden
I sang with Brendan on several Christmas Mornings down in Eadestown Chapel in Co kildare , A lovely man and a fine singer . RIP
RIP Brendan.A lovely man and a fine entertainer.Dublin has lost a star.From Belfast.
This song gives moi a chill of sadness.
Such a beautiful song sung by a wonderful man .. my sister Margaret will miss him so much as she knew him quite well .. R.I.P. Brendan xxx
Brendan you were my life growing up your comedy kept me entertained on the late late every appearance you ever made on it during his his 37 season hosting of it I have 1 regret in my life never ever having gone to one of your gigs during your lifetime
I went to see Brendan in Carlow in the early 80s He told me to Fuc# off Iwas laughing so much.
Bless your gift to make people laugh and thank you for your fun energy. Great singer too. We will miss you RIP condolences to the Grace family
Rest in Peace Brendan. Condolences to all the family.
Thank You Very Much for your Music & your many years of fun & laughter from your appearances all over Ireland.
A Fantastic Irish Man, Singer & Comedian. You will be remembered for a very long time. 😀
I used to play this in the 80's
RIP Brendan such an integral part of the laughs in our home growing up. As often said laughter is the greatest medicine therefore you sir deserve a special part in Irelands history for bringing laughter and happiness to manys a home and theatre. God bless and thank u.
Wonderful version of this gorgeous song!
Thanks for the songs Laugh 😆 and your giving to us Rest In Peace Brendan 🎼🙏
RIP Brendan and thank you for the laughs the music and the memories
I love that song. So beautifully sung by Brendan. It's one of my party pieces!!!
Agree totally with Helen. Only 'found' Brendan this year. Love his music and his Irish skits are so wonderful."Taking the Mickey' is a favorite phrase here (New Zealand) and portrayed so beautifully in performances like 'The Wedding' "the Funeral' etc.
Thanks for the years of laughter go to make all in heaven laugh now you were a true gent R.I P 💞
Very well written
soar like an eagle brenden. rest in peace .
What a beautiful song and a beautiful soul of a man R I P Brendon
RIP Brendan a great version. Always played on local radio.
Beautiful
Im going to miss you so much Brendan. So many laughs. I hope to meet you in the next life. You are a treasure.
RIP Brendan Grace a very funny and decent man. I remember he sang this song with Alzheimers Group. So sad.
He will Allways be loved and missed.
He probably has heaven in chaos making them laugh uncontrollably since he passed away
definitely one in a million.
May Brendans gentle funny soul rest in peace. The angels are well entertained to night.
So great song ever adore this ever thank you Brendan
god rest you Bottler a true irish gent loved your jokes all those years and your great songs like The Dutchman We have lost a great comedian
Such a beautiful voice. RIP Bottler
the best version
My favourite Brendan song
I have always loved this song....
RIP Brendan Grace,a great entertainer and singer.
Thank for glamorous eve once on Queen Mary in Long Beach Ca..our fam of ex pats were thrilled to meet you and enjoy your brilliant performance. God Bless you for the joys you brought
You were very funny guy brendan grace and we will miss you
this is one of the most beautifl songs ever written.
RIP Brendan beautiful song you will be missed
RIP Brendan .
A Lovely, gentle version of the the Michael Smith Song. Thank You.
A beautiful song and well performed
Most will remember Brendan Grace as a comic but it’s telling from this song that he was an accomplished singer and guitarist . Talented man
Great song..., i love it
Great...R.I.P.
Amazing this song could pass for one of the traditional dutch sailor songs. Instruments and all.
A truly Beautiful LOVE song.
A true gent we still laugh and always will god bless
David Soul introduced this song to Brendan ... God bless Mr Grace.xxx
RIP Brendan from a fellow Liberty Boy and student of Jamebo CBS.
Rest in Peace Brendan.
easy to find, very well arranged easily achieve what Search for.
Thanks You Tube
Great entertainer R I P Brendan
I've been in love with this song for decades. I only knew of the version by Steve Goodman until recently. For years I thought Goodman had written it.
R.I.P 🙏💙
Oh,I just love and remember his nice song,💕
Rest in Peace, Bottler.
Love you Brendan. I adore this song
Rest in peace.
lovely singer lord have mercy brendan your a tonic
Really enjoyed this, brendan Grace had a very beautiful voice rip
irelands finest..r.i.p
I love this song,,,
Rest in Peace Bottler.
Your were brilliant one we will never forget
R I P Brendan
Lyrics in the this song are heartbreaking.
RIP
I enjoyed that song, thank you. 😄
Farewell
me too. = )
Ar dheis Dè go raibh a Anam dìlis...
Liam Clancy still sings the best version when its slowed down but this isnt too far behind.
Reminds me of Don McLean - Castles in the air for some reason
Brendan grace looks tough
r i p man of ireland 17 0f 8 2019 xx
My sister is Margaret
i knew this song from my mother's tape cassete titled OST The Life And Times Of Grizzly Adams. does anybody know that series movie?
Rahadian Rizal yes I remember the series Grizzly Adams.
Yep.👍
Yes remember it well
@@BigMamou367 i believe you have many sweet of memories about this
@@yellowbelly1805 what a lovely these old days
A son of The Liberties and ex 'Jamebo ' man.
My sister's name is Margaret i'am 13 years older than her