The Town I Loved So Well - The Dubliners & Ronnie Drew | Festival Folk (1985)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @annikaniclasen9025
    @annikaniclasen9025 3 года назад +124

    this was my grandpa’s favorite song🤍 he died of cancer on november 8th, 2020. my mama put this song on her phone right before he passed, so twas the last song he heard on this earth🤍

  • @moiranugent243
    @moiranugent243 8 месяцев назад +5

    Oh l love Ronnie Drew what
    a Voice I went see the Dubliners UK your in 1991..my husband bought me the Tea Shirt,and we went backstage
    sadly they are all gone now as is my wonderful Husband but never forgotten❤️❤️God bless them 🙏🏻

  • @richardsullivan1022
    @richardsullivan1022 Год назад +12

    God bless you Ronnie Drew l came too see you when l was a little boy with my Dad. I've never stopped listening too you and the lads and never will. I hope your still sing in Heven love always Richard sullivan England ☘️❤️🌹👍🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️😭xxxx

  • @adriankelly3234
    @adriankelly3234 4 года назад +56

    Unforgettable Ronnie Drew.christ he was a blessing.what a terrible loss

    • @kelleher2
      @kelleher2 4 года назад +3

      Christ you’re right boy

  • @scopes487
    @scopes487 3 года назад +50

    You can tell he put his heart and soul into this for the Late Legend Luke Kelly... Both brought the dubliners to my generation and I salute you both

  • @SirAntoniousBlock
    @SirAntoniousBlock 3 года назад +32

    _'What's lost is gone and gone forever'._
    My dear ma brought me up on the Dubliners, they played "Rare old times" at her funeral.

    • @crujones4046
      @crujones4046 3 года назад +8

      Their physical bodies are gone but the memories and music will never be gone forever. R.I.P. have a good day.

  • @HNL_Project
    @HNL_Project 6 месяцев назад +8

    Ronnie Drew sang so beautifully ,and he and Luke gave 110% to every song they sang . So sad they both died so young ,Rest in Peace Ronnie, You're gone but not forever ... immortalised in the eyes of the World ...

  • @SuperLinuxAudioGuru
    @SuperLinuxAudioGuru 4 года назад +97

    You can almost see Ronnie's soul through those big blue eyes, and he truly sang from the soul!!

    • @spat06
      @spat06 3 года назад +3

      You can

    • @tjhamerica
      @tjhamerica 3 года назад +6

      @@spat06 He must be thinking he can’t do justice to a song that Luke Kelly sang, but this is a great version!

    • @gregpenrosefarming1404
      @gregpenrosefarming1404 3 года назад +5

      @@tjhamerica Luke Kelly was only a few months dead

    • @rena388
      @rena388 2 года назад +2

      his soul, yes .. but light green most beautiful irish eyes, i would say

    • @niallirish6975
      @niallirish6975 2 года назад +3

      @@tjhamerica better that Luke Kelly

  • @stevesaunders6861
    @stevesaunders6861 2 года назад +11

    i am a greying old codger. with tears in my eyes.

  • @gsummy4062
    @gsummy4062 3 года назад +39

    Irish music owes him so much. What a voice.

  • @stevedaly3634
    @stevedaly3634 Год назад +7

    My grandfather was a Derry man he would always sing to us when we were kids this version by Ronnie beautiful sung with passion

    • @marilynnoll541
      @marilynnoll541 22 дня назад

      How beautiful for you and the others.

  • @isabellbyrne5528
    @isabellbyrne5528 3 года назад +14

    Love this song who,s listening 2/3/2021 Dubliners are the best happy days from Ireland up the Dubs xxx

  • @margaretohara7250
    @margaretohara7250 3 года назад +17

    Beautiful and sad. Very handsome man - could be in movies or perhaps he was. Pandemic is allowing me time to find beautiful music. More music needed now in our uncertain times. There is LIGHT - elderly in Ireland always said so and they lived through real hard times.
    Slainte
    Mairead USA

  • @zoltanszlavik9838
    @zoltanszlavik9838 3 года назад +16

    This isnt a version. This is it.

  • @Squiffilect
    @Squiffilect Год назад +10

    I love this song so well. Ronnie is a true legend. The Dubliners... What an amazing bunch. From the first members to the last. So many gone, but never forgotten. Listen to that banjo sing.

  • @wielkadupa
    @wielkadupa 3 года назад +13

    don't even know why, but this one and Donegal Danny always makes me cry, always.

  • @jesperth.petersen8386
    @jesperth.petersen8386 2 месяца назад +1

    This has been my favorite Dubliner song since the first time I heard it back in the 1970’ties. I don’t know any other song that describes what’s going on, the way this song does.

  • @stevosd60
    @stevosd60 2 года назад +17

    Amazing ... The audience are spellbound.. as if he was singing to just one person. Absolute magic ❣️

  • @rainerfrey
    @rainerfrey 3 года назад +60

    Ronnie had a beautiful voice. Sure, deep and rough, but also melodious to carry a ballad like this. And I love Barney on the banjo here. His playing never claimed the spotlight, yet it would not be the same without.

    • @fedegroxo
      @fedegroxo 3 года назад +2

      Love Barney, whenever the camera pans over to him he is sitting there with that smile of his, happily striking away at the strings, oblivious to all but the song.

    • @Marc443
      @Marc443 2 года назад +4

      And without John‘s brilliant fiddle as well not possible. Makes it so unique.

  • @LionsDenAudioTheatre
    @LionsDenAudioTheatre 4 года назад +25

    There's never going to another group quite like them.

  • @flytrap66
    @flytrap66 4 года назад +14

    Dear Dubliners, thanks for all!!!

  • @rogeriorocha6136
    @rogeriorocha6136 Год назад +4

    What a beautiful song and interpretation. Ia brazilian, lived for 4 mo tá in Dublin, where I made very good friends. My eyes always got wet, of Joy, happines because and bring me so many good memóries about EIRE. God Bless Ireland and Irish prople.

  • @johnmeladathfelix1238
    @johnmeladathfelix1238 4 года назад +19

    OMG...! What a way to tell a story...! These guys are so amazing...!

  • @mpospisil101
    @mpospisil101 Год назад +1

    Ronnie, nice song and nice of you to sing it. I often remember you when you played in Dubliners. Rest in peace.

  • @catherineford4287
    @catherineford4287 3 года назад +5

    Im from Balbriggan and had the privilege of hearing and seeing them in the Cardy Marina was great a memorie forever xx

  • @rayferg4996
    @rayferg4996 3 года назад +19

    Love it. I usually associate this song with Luke but Ronnie does it justice too!

  • @flowerpower2395
    @flowerpower2395 Год назад +2

    Mir kommen vor Rührung die Tränen, so wunderschön ❤❤❤

  • @nightmareeyes7256
    @nightmareeyes7256 3 года назад +8

    I bought tickets to a Dubliners concert for me and my grandad in 2019 but quarantine kept getting it pushed back, we should have been there over a year ago so I’m listening to almost all their songs until we can finally go

    • @RauMichael
      @RauMichael 3 года назад +1

      Do you mean the Dublin Legends? Because the Dubliners are no more since 2012. The Dublin Legends are still great, had a good time seeing them myself.

    • @nightmareeyes7256
      @nightmareeyes7256 3 года назад +1

      @@RauMichael well yeh I thought that went without saying

  • @stevedaly3634
    @stevedaly3634 Год назад +6

    Great song sung by a great man a legend

  • @grahamsymonds2489
    @grahamsymonds2489 2 года назад +3

    I cromecast this, it blew me away. .. that is one unique one.

  • @richardlaycock7747
    @richardlaycock7747 Год назад +1

    All Blessings on you Ronnie for being a true Irish patriot with a tender soul.
    I'll lift a baby Power to you my friend.

  • @theagunton3811
    @theagunton3811 Год назад +2

    So beautiful 😢

  • @ikeyschultz4969
    @ikeyschultz4969 Год назад +4

    Ronnie was one of the greatest vocalists ever. As an American who treasures Johnnie Cash, I rate Ronnie above him. Whiskey, nicotine, and time poured over peat and gravel. That’s the one of kind beautiful voice he was blessed with.

  • @fitzeralpha3013
    @fitzeralpha3013 2 года назад +3

    It's import always to remember who we are and what makes us so unique in the world. Don't let it be diluted with this new diversity and multiculturalism. We fought for what we have. Some emergrated not all. This is a small island. Let others fight for their land.

  • @dannylillie3428
    @dannylillie3428 4 года назад +17

    Ronnie drew what a legend 🙌 👏 ❤

  • @TommyGriffiths-t4h
    @TommyGriffiths-t4h 9 месяцев назад +1

    I m from that town,now a city,best version of Phil Coulter's song ever...

  • @bobbymccarron4681
    @bobbymccarron4681 3 года назад +4

    Powerful it’s just umbilievable

  • @hazzachannel1
    @hazzachannel1 Год назад +2

    I THINK AS I HEARD RONNIE SING, I HEARD THE HEART OF THE REAL PEOPLE, THE ONES WHO HAD TO LIVE THROUGH THAT AWFUL TIME. I'VE NO VISITED DERRY, BUT I SEEN BELFAST, AND PRAY THE PEACE REMAINS. RONNIE POURED HIS HEART IN THAT PHIL COULTER SONG.

  • @hansgustafsson5565
    @hansgustafsson5565 Месяц назад

    I like them so well, and and give Them many thers from my hart, thej ara al gone.

  • @Jimmybob4445
    @Jimmybob4445 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful 💯

  • @mathewmcintyre5379
    @mathewmcintyre5379 3 года назад +10

    They don't make them like that anymore
    Ironically sobering! 👌

  • @gina6032
    @gina6032 4 года назад +9

    I love them all 💖💕💔

  • @beverleybutler7685
    @beverleybutler7685 Год назад +2

    Aww Ronnie what a legend! 🤗

  • @bernardmurphy2683
    @bernardmurphy2683 Год назад +2

    No-one can sing this song like luke kelly....but well done ronnie ...two great singers no longer with us 😢

  • @CDev2184
    @CDev2184 Год назад +2

    God rest him. True son of Ireland

  • @heytombanjo6195
    @heytombanjo6195 3 года назад +4

    Happy St. Patrick's Day.

  • @cliffhanley2120
    @cliffhanley2120 3 года назад +7

    That voice.

  • @paulmccarthy6545
    @paulmccarthy6545 3 месяца назад

    Brilliant

  • @brads9602
    @brads9602 3 года назад +17

    This absolutely beats the assembly line music that is put out today. Regardless of the genre, it's hard to tell one band from another.

    • @geraldneary5758
      @geraldneary5758 2 года назад +1

      Most of the pop music today is gay.
      Thats why we love this kind of music.

  • @jazmulzer4710
    @jazmulzer4710 3 года назад +16

    Luke Kelly in his mind... Great job Ronnie. Did him proud!

  • @carlosbernasconi4965
    @carlosbernasconi4965 3 года назад +10

    The only town name in the English language which has 6 mute
    letters at the beginning.
    genius lyrics

  • @Dylan2-v9k
    @Dylan2-v9k Год назад +5

    I love both Luke and Ronnie

  • @kelleher2
    @kelleher2 4 года назад +2

    Thank you

  • @williamkelly9859
    @williamkelly9859 2 года назад +1

    Annie klassen the best of luck.stay strong for your family. From a derry person.

  • @chrissharratt4615
    @chrissharratt4615 3 года назад +10

    Ronnie Drew Luke Kelly they had a massive share of ability and talent

  • @thomasbarber8413
    @thomasbarber8413 3 года назад +8

    Never heard a voice for music for gods country like it and I’m from Liverpool as they say Ireland’s capital

    • @Fersucre
      @Fersucre 3 года назад

      Liverpool? Ireland's capital what

    • @damien1351
      @damien1351 3 года назад +1

      @@Fersucre it's well known. It's due to the amount of irish that went there back in the day. It's a well known saying. Its actually a tribute.

  • @sbhj6705
    @sbhj6705 2 года назад +2

    i feel small when i hear this misic

  • @apersiannihilist5632
    @apersiannihilist5632 3 года назад +5

    Irish music ❤️❤️❤️

  • @solsticecelt1
    @solsticecelt1 3 года назад +3

    About our lovely Derry

  • @spat06
    @spat06 3 года назад +2

    Such sharp eyes

  • @brigitnunez6735
    @brigitnunez6735 7 месяцев назад

    Sublime

  • @zoltanszlavik9838
    @zoltanszlavik9838 3 года назад +3

    Just cant say a word…

  • @williamtannock8620
    @williamtannock8620 2 года назад +2

    His eyes were absolutely mesmerising.

  • @davebarrett1903
    @davebarrett1903 3 года назад +2

    Home 😍no more to be said

  • @habbymart613
    @habbymart613 2 года назад +1

    Best chips my dad ever had lecky road

  • @mikeandroryinmich
    @mikeandroryinmich 3 года назад +2

    "You'd better stay in line Paddy or you'll face the hangman's noose!"

  • @davidg7987
    @davidg7987 2 года назад +5

    Scouse Irish ❤️

  • @jueylewisandthebrews
    @jueylewisandthebrews Год назад +6

    Hate to say it but Ronnie's rich baritone voice makes me favor his version more than Luke's (one of the few exceptions...

  • @cliffhanley2120
    @cliffhanley2120 3 года назад +4

    In the Derry air

  • @beybarys
    @beybarys 3 года назад +3

    Yesterday was his Birthday - damned... Though he wouldn't care too much himself, I guess.... ;.(

  • @annhaslam956
    @annhaslam956 8 месяцев назад

    Wont be long . United Ireland.Ann Haslam from Ireland

  • @FranzBinder-yw4rs
    @FranzBinder-yw4rs Год назад +1

    Vielleicht versuche ich mich auch mal an diesem uririschen Song auf deutsch oder bairisch. Verdient hätte er es. Nur eine Stadt wie Derry gibt es hier nicht.

  • @MetalMonkey
    @MetalMonkey 3 года назад +3

    Likes/Dislikes are turned off on this video. You should go through your videos and make sure every video has Likes turned on

    • @TheDublinersOfficial
      @TheDublinersOfficial  3 года назад

      Thanks for your suggestion. We're reviewed all the videos and turned on Likes/Dislikes. If you spot any we've missed please let us know.

  • @eileencoleman6857
    @eileencoleman6857 11 месяцев назад

    Yes his eyes are penetrating - ....

  • @kojack7425
    @kojack7425 2 года назад +1

    ACE

  • @coreywright33
    @coreywright33 Год назад

    🥹

  • @patdiamond7042
    @patdiamond7042 3 года назад +5

    Can you get a better voice! The only version I prefer to this is Luke's. Still cry thinking they are gone!

    • @Johnmhatheist
      @Johnmhatheist 3 года назад +3

      Paddy Reilly sings it well too. Not as well as the great Luke Kelly, but he still sings it well.

  • @andrewharvey6400
    @andrewharvey6400 4 года назад +5

    Very nice version of course, but not Luke.

    • @geraldneary1948
      @geraldneary1948 3 года назад

      Are you gay or something.

    • @fedegroxo
      @fedegroxo 2 года назад

      It's right up there imo, love the fiddle in this rendition.

    • @KildareDan
      @KildareDan 2 года назад

      No, it's Ronnie.

  • @breadvanwinkle9573
    @breadvanwinkle9573 2 года назад

    ronnie >>>>>>>> luke
    i’m just tellin the truth!