Charlotte Church - My Lagan Love

[rickyseabra]

this really is one of the most stunning melodies ever written.

[ratsnacage1]

She is stunning. Thank you!! Charlette. ;_)

[SirJamesBloodfang]

I have heard quite a few good versions of this song but I still can't find one where the singer has a very haunting quality to their voice. I feel this song is a beautifully haunting song.

[entacoman]

who is sinead o conner?

[coirpeach1]

Rubbish.My Lagan Love" is a traditional Irish song from the 15th to 16th century found in Donegal.It was written during a time in Irish history when it was forbidden to write openly about Ireland, or express love, devotion, or nationalism towards the country.The Irish had decided to write songs that indirectly would reference their love for their mother country; they would refer to Ireland as a beautiful woman. Hence.She is singing about something she hasn't a clue about

[MikasukiKymako15]

The only version that I, personally, like is Lynn Hilary of Celtic Woman.

[veritosalgado]

Me encanta, saludos desde México

[grl008]

she actually sings it as it is printed on sheet music....what some call too over the top is actually how it's written.

[Cythereaswetworld]

Miss Church only has a harp accompanying her, not a production as Lynn Hilary...and she's 13 here....difficult to sing without the life experience or Mr. Holland to give it to you...Charlotte does just as well as any version, save maybe Kate Bush...

[LostLenore87]

Boreen hav best version imo

[motorhead1964]

OMG she is dreamy..the lord sent us an angel here

[deathheadmoth21]

I like Sheila Chandra's version of this song :-)

[TheCuzProductions]

I listened to Dusty and Kate's version. They are both amazing singers, but Charlotte does this best in my opinion.

[zapme9]

Well aside from Sinead (the least fav of the three mentioned) and you're funny feelings regarding her bald head, Dusty's and Kate's rule. If you haven't heard them, you may want to check both out on here. ;-)

[zapme9]

I'm right with "ulstermourne," regarding the comment made. If you really want to hear a version that truly does "justice" to this song (along with Sinead O'Connor), type in the search section for Dusty Springfield and Kate Bush, along with the song title.

[BandBoxParade]

@zapme9 - Sorry, I can't get past Sinead's bald head.

[coirpeach1]

@BandBoxParade Well at least Sinead is a woman of Ireland and has passion and history to sing this beautiful song instead of our English Invaders singing it with no meaning..Charlotte Church me hole

[carriethesuper]

@zapme9 I really think Celtic Woman did a beautiful version if this song

[dougchavo]

@carriethesuper

I agree. In my opinion, Lynn Hilary did the best version of this song...

[coirpeach1]

@zapme9 I agree with you Sinead O Conner sings this song beautiful

[JoyousinJesus]

@zapme9 Kate's voice sounds like someone has stepped on a cat.

[zapme9]

@JoyousinJesus

Listen to "50 Words for Snow" from Kate Bush, and tell me that.

There's always a critic stuck in one groove~ aag.

[ulstermourne]

Oh no oh no oh no!!!! her way of singing does NOT fit this song..it is too over decorated..ruins this song totally. No one will do it better than Sinead O'Connor.

[BandBoxParade]

@ulstermourne, you might be too stuck in your groove. In other words, you have heard this tune too often by someone else to appreciate a different style and artist.

[theoneandonlymagnum]

@ulstermourne I couldn' t disagree more... I guess it's just a matter of taste :P

[xrarelightx]

Thank you for the lyrical information and background of this song. I never knew the meaning, now it makes sense. :)

[Godphobia]

okok this was pretty descent....so noone can do this song as well as kate bush.wich means either they have to raise it one step and can only go high....honestly if you only can do one face are you a good actor???

[sephir298]

She was good, but her mother was such a pushy bitch.

[flowersings]

She doesn't use hardly any jaw vibrato on this song. I wonder if that was a bad habit that she picked up later in her career. Her pitch is also much more consistent on this song, unlike it is later in her career. There are a couple of places where she is throaty, but other than that, perfect for her young voice.

[LadyMoondancer]

this is my number one favorite song by Charlotte - superb!

[gigimk1]

beautiful just perfect

[BandBoxParade]

Just as you say.  Perfection.

[Thevoiceofreasonful]

Very good for A 13 yr old.. but my vote has to go to Ester Ofarim...

[solariis888]

@waldhemar21 no, this is the best.

[cwfannumber1]

I like Charlotte but I think this isn't the right type of song for her.

[flanncada]

@cwfannumber1 Well of course it ain't right for her. Its about a young man singing about his sweetheart. (Gavin Henson please note). The best version I ever heard was by Fr. Sydney McKewan - but then he wasn't supposed to have a girlfriend either

[cwfannumber1]

@flanncada Actually it's about Ireland

[flanncada]

@cwfannumber1 It is an Irish Song but nothing in the words gives any indication that it is anything but a lovesong. The poet is so in love that he feels like a lenashee - a weakling left by the faeries to replace the handsome baby the have stolen - nothing about Ireland except the location of the River Lagan

[flanncada]

@flanncada Ok I'm replying to myself. Your comments actually inspired me to look at the two verses (there are at least 4) shown with the following quibbles. "No life I owe" should be "own". "She spares a bogwood fire" should be "tends". 'Leanan' does indeed mean 'lover' but this is "leanbh an sidhe" a fairy child replacing the one stolen by the faeries. Weak and sickly children were given this soubriquet in Ireland - see Yeats "Stolen Child" or "Seohin Seoho" by Clannad.

[BandBoxParade]

@flanncada Thanks for the analysis. Interesting!

[flanncada]

@BandBoxParade At the risk of being pedantic about it my comment was to dispel the notion that this is an 'Aisling'. The mistake could arise from the Wikipedia claim that in the 15th and 16th Centuries an Irish Bard would have to disguise his love of Ireland. In fact Gaelic culture was largely unfettered in those times to the chagrin of both Henry VII and VIII. However, a lovely song and beautufully sung

[codywan8224]

Agreed that Lynn Hilary does the best version of this. Still an amazing singer though for sure

[marki1380]

crap

[robjob1989]

i think she does a good job of this, but have ye heard margret barry sing this song . really haunting , beill.

[Tilara]

i prefer her singing this song on the enchantment DVD

[newmarvel]

me too

[NOHeHasNot]

This is good...But I have to say that Lynn Hilary is the best I've ever heard sing this song...

[agentlee912]

I can't agree with you more.

[agentlee912]

Lynn sings this song beautifully and full of emotions.

[skelznap]

Agreed! The best of all!

[stile1973]

This is brilliant. I have listened to a number of versions now and Charlotte has it absolutely perfect. Soft, yet soulful, with such lyric engagement (the trilling of certain notes), and such perfection in the high notes. Nothing compares.

[defenderization]

This song was a poem written by Poet Seosamh MacCathmaoil "aka" Joseph Campbell and aglicised to Joseph McCahill 1879-1944. The music was written by Arnold Bax 1883-1953 and Ivor Gurney 1883-1937.

[eLmZ191]

OMG.. charlotte church did it best.. really,really wonderful and soul warming..i love it so much..wish she could still sing lots of love songs..

[utpunkster]

The harps, the lighting, the calming tempo, and most of all that wonderful voice. This is my favorite renditions. She had a voice perfect for this song - young enough to have that child like tone and yet so talented that she could take on the scales and hit the high notes. Excellent!!!!

[utpunkster]

I agree with you dalymc. She has more than just the talent of her voice.

[dalymc]

God bless her..she was given fame very young..and yet..she's a great ballsy woman ,who has a great voice AND a great sense of humour...She survived what most of "them" don't!

[cris8472]

I'm not a huge Charlotte Church fan, but I must say that was one of the best renditions of My Lagan Love I have ever heard!

[HeatherS4evr]

Beautiful voice :)

[Pearlofeire]

This is a traditional song from Northern Ireland.The Lagan is a river in Northern Ireland.

[Sportymike]

This is a traditional song from Ireland

[Pearlofeire]

yes I know

[operalover87]

Thank you for posting this! I love this song and Charlotte

[juancarlos10278]

Great song, great video and very interesting info. Thanks for share.

[tbenn77]

Gorgeous.