I saw Andy back in the 90s at a small lodge in Penninsula, Ohio, I think. At the end, he asked for any requests. I requested Arthur McBride, and he obliged by playing this version. Sublime.
love you Andy, down with all facists that would enslave us.......and benifit from our hard work and ultimately our demise. Freedom, through independence,union,and personal strength. Trust in yourself,seek and you shall find......never sell out.
Without a doubt one of my favorite songs of all time. From Paul Brady's version to Planxty and now Andy's solo, a truly great tune. It is one of our bands favorite vocals, although ours is more of a Planxty version.
Surprised people are so unhappy with this...Paul's is my favorite version too, but this is so damn fun. I mean, the picking! Not to mention that harmonica solo.
I love Planxty and Andy, but can't say I'm fan of this recording. Too fast and very little melody. I find it odd considering that he is actually quite a good singer.
@@r3d3y3si aye, but those voice and guitar they kinda don't get along with the lyrics:)) i think Andy's tune and Planxty's arrangement suit for the lyrics far better
@@r3d3y3si allright, but i still think that in the songs like "the lakes of pontchatrain" or "paddy's green shamrock shore" the tempo, melodies and manner (in general) suit the lyrics way better than they do in "arthur mcbride"
I saw Andy back in the 90s at a small lodge in Penninsula, Ohio, I think. At the end, he asked for any requests. I requested Arthur McBride, and he obliged by playing this version. Sublime.
He is definitely in my pantheon of great artists . . . of any era and genre.
love you Andy, down with all facists that would enslave us.......and benifit from our hard work and ultimately our demise. Freedom, through independence,union,and personal strength. Trust in yourself,seek and you shall find......never sell out.
Superb
Simply grand... :-D Big applauses, Andy!!!!!!!!
Never heard/seen this version before. Magic.
This is the best version of this song!
Without a doubt one of my favorite songs of all time. From Paul Brady's version to Planxty and now Andy's solo, a truly great tune. It is one of our bands favorite vocals, although ours is more of a Planxty version.
Yes, a great song that has taken on many forms over the years!
Grande andy
touching. thanks for posting it
Surprised people are so unhappy with this...Paul's is my favorite version too, but this is so damn fun. I mean, the picking! Not to mention that harmonica solo.
Twice as good as Bob Dylan and Neil Young combined!
Dave Mustaine would struggle with this!!! Amazing.
Yeahhh!
It's pretty intense, but I do enjoy it.
Anyone know what key this harmonica is in?
It's a harmonica in Bb that is country-tuned (the 5 hole draw is sharpened up a half step to E natural). I hope that helps.
Drworm89 Thanks a lot mate, much appreciated.
I love Planxty and Andy, but can't say I'm fan of this recording. Too fast and very little melody. I find it odd considering that he is actually quite a good singer.
paul brady version is the best
inertia27 I agree spellbinding voice and guitar
@@r3d3y3si aye, but those voice and guitar they kinda don't get along with the lyrics:)) i think Andy's tune and Planxty's arrangement suit for the lyrics far better
@@gibsonmemphis7675 I disagree.
@@r3d3y3si allright, but i still think that in the songs like "the lakes of pontchatrain" or "paddy's green shamrock shore" the tempo, melodies and manner (in general) suit the lyrics way better than they do in "arthur mcbride"
no melody hard to believe you of all people
1o
Great
Too fast.. With no soul... Simply commercial... Watched this one better style by the same Andy Irvine...
It still sounds uggghhh Andy.. sorry .. nice effort.