Yes, it really is a Canadian folk song. It was first collected in the 1950s and 1960s, mainly in Nova Scotia. Many of the first recordings were by Canadian folk singers and it quickly became popular in many English-speaking countries. Luke Kelly was actually the first one to bring it to Ireland, this time from Scotland. Again, the seemingly innate Irish qualities of the song all come from The Dubliners recording with Luke's artistry making it sound like an Irish classic. Thanks for listening.
Luke Kelly will never be forgotten.
My dad used to sing this when I was a kid. He died two days ago. Now this song is in my heart.
Oh, Luke Kelly you are my darling! His unforgetttable voice never will die! This perfect performer always will be remembered.
he makes everything sound like his own...and Celtic!! :) The true story-teller
best singer i ever heard
Yes, it really is a Canadian folk song. It was first collected in the 1950s and 1960s, mainly in Nova Scotia. Many of the first recordings were by Canadian folk singers and it quickly became popular in many English-speaking countries. Luke Kelly was actually the first one to bring it to Ireland, this time from Scotland. Again, the seemingly innate Irish qualities of the song all come from The Dubliners recording with Luke's artistry making it sound like an Irish classic. Thanks for listening.
Beautiful! What a voice and presence.
Wow what a brilliant tune. Luke Kelly has a great voice for singing. A hero of mine that makes me proud of my irish roots.
Such we miss you, Greatest Master of The FOLK SINGERS. Our Beloved Luke Kelly!!! You're kept us. Never forgot!.!
One of the most beautiful songs ever penned!! Inherently Irish with every lilt tugging at the heart strings! :)
Seit vielen Jahren eins meiner Lieblingssongs..... soviel Sehnsucht
Brings tears.....how i love these songs.
the best reminds me of my times spent in Newry with my daughter and her friends
it went to canada FROM IRELAND
I woke up with this song calling me
Canadian?! <3 YESSSSS . I'm from Nova Scotia. That's awesome.
One for the road
fantastic, thxs for the post
Luke sounding magical and the Banjo playing so powerful.best I've heard. Roy Williamson comes close but oh Luke Kelly so great.
lovly😊