This was in the PBS program videotape/CD. Saw John McDermott in concert a few yrs ago. He opened with this song.
Just a pet peeve, Native Americans are not Native to the US. They immigrated just like everyone else. They are the FIRST Americans. Until anyone finds homo spapian bones here that go back to the bones found in Africa - I'm sticking to First Americans.
@1970Tswan Actually, the Star Spangled Banner was poem written by a man during the war od 1812 who had been captured by the English and he related a battle. Then it became an American drinking song.
To be a Virginian, either by birth, marriage, adoption, or even on one's mother's side, is an introduction to any state in the union, a passport to any foreign country, and a benediction from the Almighty God.
Though I am a very proud American, it gives me chills to know my ancestors came from Ireland. Some day I will go see the family I have never met, but hold so dear....
Does anyone else listening to a good Irish accent? Thumbs up if you do! By the way, notice - no dislikes! I think this is this first video in...um...ever...that I've...er...ever seen, that has no dislike.
This is indeed an American original. I do know that a lot of our songs came with the immigrants from other countries, but not this one. This beautiful song is American!!
I work with an Irish woman who knew this song and while she knew nothing of it's history, her comments lend credence to what cqsallie says. Still I would love to see some of your research. So many of our best loved folk music is centuries old. Many of our Civil War songs have Irish roots.
A clarification -- the singer is indeed John McDermott, one of the original members of the Irish Tenors. But this version was not done with the Irish Tenors. It appears on McDermott's "Remembrance" CD.
@writerinwaiting You are right. This is NOT a song the IT's ever sang together, having all their cd's and been to many of their live concerts. The cd shown on top is of their first Dublin Concert and it's not on there either.
I would like to see some proof of what you claim. This has been an American song for long enough to be Virginia's state song. It has been years since researched this wonderful song, but I never saw anything to lead me to believe that it was anything but what numerous people claimed. So what is your proof?
it soes NOT get any better than this THANK YOU LADY
wilde4445 1 day ago
This was in the PBS program videotape/CD. Saw John McDermott in concert a few yrs ago. He opened with this song.
Just a pet peeve, Native Americans are not Native to the US. They immigrated just like everyone else. They are the FIRST Americans. Until anyone finds homo spapian bones here that go back to the bones found in Africa - I'm sticking to First Americans.
meehangm 1 month ago
@meehangm native means you are from the country you are speaking about. The Native Americans were here before other cultures came here.
celticknot226 3 weeks ago
Beautiful,
ralaws100 1 month ago
um anyone who is not Native American is an immigrant people... Columbus invaded he was NOT born native. If you dont like this version change it.
moondancer72 3 months ago
So what if it's an irish melody? The Star Spangled Banner tune is an old English drinking song.
What is an American if not the unwanted, the outcasts and misfits of other nations?
Shenandoah's ours now.
1970Tswan 3 months ago 2
@1970Tswan Actually, the Star Spangled Banner was poem written by a man during the war od 1812 who had been captured by the English and he related a battle. Then it became an American drinking song.
MrGaelms 2 months ago
My great grandma was an immigrant, I still remember5 her talkin when I was but a wee pup. She had the brog and it was beautiful.
usmarine1944 4 months ago
To be a Virginian, either by birth, marriage, adoption, or even on one's mother's side, is an introduction to any state in the union, a passport to any foreign country, and a benediction from the Almighty God.
pakalolosweet87 4 months ago 3
Though I am a very proud American, it gives me chills to know my ancestors came from Ireland. Some day I will go see the family I have never met, but hold so dear....
pengeo100 5 months ago 3
@pengeo100
This is an American song...
Robertz1986 4 months ago
Used to be the Army Rangers Funeral Song I guess they dont do that anymore. Sigh... I'm getting old. Its a nice vrs. Thanks for posting it.
stalwartman 5 months ago 2
Sorry...I meant to say "Does anyone else LOVE listening to a good Irish accent?"
TheJmz103 5 months ago
Does anyone else listening to a good Irish accent? Thumbs up if you do! By the way, notice - no dislikes! I think this is this first video in...um...ever...that I've...er...ever seen, that has no dislike.
TheJmz103 5 months ago 2
This is indeed an American original. I do know that a lot of our songs came with the immigrants from other countries, but not this one. This beautiful song is American!!
kuiangel 1 year ago 5
I work with an Irish woman who knew this song and while she knew nothing of it's history, her comments lend credence to what cqsallie says. Still I would love to see some of your research. So many of our best loved folk music is centuries old. Many of our Civil War songs have Irish roots.
radar4100 1 year ago
A clarification -- the singer is indeed John McDermott, one of the original members of the Irish Tenors. But this version was not done with the Irish Tenors. It appears on McDermott's "Remembrance" CD.
writerinwaiting 1 year ago
@writerinwaiting You are right. This is NOT a song the IT's ever sang together, having all their cd's and been to many of their live concerts. The cd shown on top is of their first Dublin Concert and it's not on there either.
19111ellyc 3 months ago
I would like to see some proof of what you claim. This has been an American song for long enough to be Virginia's state song. It has been years since researched this wonderful song, but I never saw anything to lead me to believe that it was anything but what numerous people claimed. So what is your proof?
radar4100 1 year ago
this is so so beautiful...I love hearing it......
tiamaria64 2 years ago
Few people know that this "American Folk Song" is actually an Irish "Longing Song."
It is a song of indentured servants from Ireland. It might break some hearts to learn this, but it's true....
cqsallie 2 years ago