Peggy Gordon

[blinddrunkal]

First heard this sung in a Manchester pub (Tommy Ducks). There were only 5 people there and an old lady asked for this song....then cried like a baby all the way through! A touching moment. Well done ;- Alan.

[jayrbee60]

Sounds like a touching moment. Thanks for the very nice comment!! :-)

[clarebannerman]

The first time I heard this song was in 1967 and the singer was Paddy Reilly of the Dubliners. Beautiful ballad.

[jayrbee60]

I wish I could have been there. Thanks a million for listening!  :-)

[diesundas]

That´s lovely, thanks. You get the meaning of that song, or the mood that is in it, across really well. It´s from Scotland, isn´t it?

[jayrbee60]

Thanks! Very kind of you! :-) Yes, I believe it is originally of Scottish origin.

[marcoacca]

That's very beautiful. Bravo!

[jayrbee60]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the visit! :-)

[KassurinReiChan]

Great job, my dear friend. :)

[jayrbee60]

Thank you kindly! :-)

[jayrbee60]

Don't be afraid... I think I had one once before! :-)

[jayrbee60]

Don't forget to breath! (I almost did - which could almost be the same as alcohol abuse!)

[jayrbee60]

I'm gonna dip my head in a cask of Jameson's in his honor!

[jayrbee60]

Andy, WOW! I did not know he died today. I knew he was close and in a bad way with throat cancer. The Irish Tradidional Music class lost a revivalist in the purist sense. In a way, he will be one of the "ones" that live on forever - he and Luke Kelly just joined in a session somewhere, we can be assured of that! The first song I heard him sing was "Easy and Slow" and it is still one of my very favorites - a song that gives advice that I hope to pass on to my stepsons if I am able. Thanks....

[raymondcrooke]

A very nice rendition of this classic song.

[jayrbee60]

Thank You Raymond! And thanks for posting a response MUCH appreciated!

[DamianNixon]

A song from Scotland..common in N.Ireland. Classic John. D.

[jayrbee60]

Thank you Damian, I meant to put up more details on this song. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[coolanddark]

terrific song John!new one for me.i know all to well how this guy feels.lol.i`ll check out the other versions too.outstanding!

[jayrbee60]

Thanks Dan! Yeah I have been there myself! Always a bummer to be lonely and in love.

[TheHighlandPiper]

Great as always!!!!!!

Pretty nice song!!!

[jayrbee60]

danke mein Freund!

[jayrbee60]

Hi Andy! Thanks very much!

[Tilly220]

John this is a very lovely song indeed. You do pick great songs and do a great job with them every time !!

[jayrbee60]

Aww, Thanks! Very kind of you! :-)

[classican]

Wonderful John! I've always loved this song.

[jayrbee60]

Thanks Pete, me too :-)

[bodhrannf]

John, great job. This is a wonderful song that I actually don't sing. I know it, but haven't worked with it. I think I'll have to.

[jayrbee60]

Thanks! It is a great song. One can't help but feel for the poor soul, I think we have all been there! Would love to hear you pick this one - I gotta learn your style! :-)

[bodhrannf]

The style I use is purposely simple and straight forward. I like that sound without "busying it up" too much. I find it fits well with the type of music. especially the ballads and slower songs. Give it a try and see how it goes.

[jayrbee60]

It Does! lol - "simple and straight forward" a friend (losthills) calls it something like "rudimentary flatpicking" in the style he plays. If its so "simple and straight forward" or "rudimentary", why oh why can't I figure it out? LOL, I can pick the banjo, and know several rolls, but when I transfer it to the guitar it gets all garbled up... exasperating! :-) Well... I'll keep trying!

[Teledude1972]

Great job buddy! :) Thanks for the "shout-out" in the video description. :)

[jayrbee60]

Thank you! Hey - your version is awesome and I've been thinking of doing this song ever since you guys did it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[deboeahshasha]

brilliant that was loved this 5 massive stars to yaa wee deborah sha sha xoxo ireland big hug

[jayrbee60]

Why thank you very much kind ma'am! :-)