The beauty of this footage is you know that while he’s singing it, Liam is playing the scene out in his mind…. He sees that fair maiden, the spéirbhean! Wonderful song from a wonderful man
I feel that Liam became better than ever, as both singer and musician, as he aged. I was pleased when he finally left "the group" and reunited with Tommy Makem and also forged a solo career. He was finally freed of all the show biz trappings and stale repertoire. He also sought out exceptional musicians to back him, and unlike the anonymous studio musicians at Columbia, Liam(and Tommy) gave the musicians the credit they deserved.
Next to the fine guitar play tuning in so superbly.... what a godly way how Liam knew how to get this diatonic button harmonica (?) sound so heavenly and rich ...
Ah, an gabhar! Go halainn! Brings a tear to my eye, remembering the days I used to sing this ditty to my donkey Rainbow
Such a sad, touching song. Now I watch what is becoming of Ireland and that too brings sadness and tears to my eyes.
So sad that all the greats are nearly gone we won't see their like again the old Ireland and her great singers how I wish for the old days gone by !
Brings tears to my eyes. What a great singer. RiP Liam.
A very gifted Irishman in the old style that would keep a herd o sheep captivated with beautiful gifts of the bhaol
Liam had such a wonderful way with a ballad...... very powerful indeed R.I.P. dear man. Thank you for such wonderful music.
Extraordinary. The voice of Ireland.
Bhí sé anam álainn. God rest you, Liam Clancy!
Amazing voice, most beautiful song, love Liam Clancy
The beauty of this footage is you know that while he’s singing it, Liam is playing the scene out in his mind…. He sees that fair maiden, the spéirbhean! Wonderful song from a wonderful man
A lovely haunting Irish air!
gorgeous melody, the very sound of love itself, and of beauty
Thinking of my mother ❤
I feel that Liam became better than ever, as both singer and musician, as he aged. I was pleased when he finally left "the group" and reunited with Tommy Makem and also forged a solo career. He was finally freed of all the show biz trappings and stale repertoire. He also sought out exceptional musicians to back him, and unlike the anonymous studio musicians at Columbia, Liam(and Tommy) gave the musicians the credit they deserved.
Rare old times.
A lovely song by a great singer. RIP
He was special, thanks for commenting Robe
Trying to find his version with Tommy McMakem (?)
Liam certainly throws himself into singing this old tune.
Fabulous haunting captivating
So, so good.
This really is something else... and very good!
So captivating beautiful
Is deas go bhfuil tú ag baint sult as an gceol !!
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So BEAUTIFUL!
Go raibh maith agat!!
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(From south Florida, USA)
Amhrán grá...Go hiontach ar fad..Go ndéana Dia trocaire ar a anam dílis... Liam...Ní fheicimíd a leithéad arís 🌹
Next to the fine guitar play tuning in so superbly.... what a godly way how Liam knew how to get this diatonic button harmonica (?) sound so heavenly and rich ...
Liam became both a finer singer and musician as he aged.
In memory of John A. Rip
This is so beautiful..id love to get the words in gaelic
chan sé é seo go hálainn
What happened to the translation of the second verse? Is it the same as the High Kings second verse in English?
Go hálainn.
🥲🙏🏻
Ní fheicimíd a leithéad arís.
Go halainn ar fad... go des’s go des’s...