Phil Coulter - The Old Man

[nb45001]

This was played at my grandfathers funeral.I miss him xxx

[printhessprecious]

Beautiful song.. makes me cry..

[desertcelt1]

Phil God bless, Im that egit who wrote u when i was in Saudi, im from Antrim, and guess what im just up the road now in Shankill @ the local hospital, thanks Phil for reply to me when i was in Riyadh, Us nordies still love, this song means a lot to me, as my Da went to Heaven in 91. Happy new year Phil and Geraldine, hope to meet you one day, Paul from Antrim

[redie13]

god bless you Phil

[29knightrider2013]

Brilliant song, gives me such wonderful memories of my dad. Wish he was here now, but people say he is looking down on me. Phil Coulter is a legend

[chromadj]

I love Phil Coulter. He has given us so much with his beautiful, inspirational music. I've been lucky enough to see him live in concert and what a gentleman he is.

[printhessprecious]

such a beautiful song i cry everytime i hear it ...just beautiful

[CelticthunderRules]

wow love this version and Celtic Thunders best version ever

[MrThomastownsend]

this song makes me cry and you know wat its a wonderfull thing to be able to let them out love ya daddy x

[graham640]

IS PHIL STILL ALIVE

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@graham640 Yes he is... and STILL going strong!

[Monaginagin]

such a beautiful song, makes me cry every time, and it takes alot to do that..

[michellej3532]

My Gran uncle died 2 years ago today,and it was him and his daughters favourite song. The would always sing it when they were together. She sang it at his funeral and said that it was the last time she would sing it...

R.I.P John.. <3 you forever and always..

[latodd53]

For my daddy ......

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@latodd53 For everyone who's lost a father, or grandfather....

[mayotom]

I lost my Da was I was very young, a Mayo Man, he was everything this song declare. I'm a young 70 now and this song stirs so many memories.....God I Miss Him The Old Man.......

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@mayotom I hope this song found comfort for you mo chara. Thank you for the touching comment...

[spillane444]

I first heard this song played at my fathers funeral. It broke my heart!

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@spillane444 I wished we'd had this played at my grandfather's funeral... Had to have it played at his wake instead...

It breaks my heart, yet fills me with pride at the memories of my grandfather, every time I listen to it (like right now as I reply to you!).

[dennis789111]

I lost my Dad one month ago and this song expresses exactly how I feel. It's beautiful and painful all at the same time.

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@dennis789111 'beautiful and painful'... You're so right. Adding his soft voice just makes it all the sadder.

Thank you.

[Samwiseallmighty]

I was so touched by this song, that I even dropped a few tears

Some time has passed since my old man died away, but

hell there is so much truth in these words. "thought he would live for ever, he seemed so big and strong..."

Thank you very much for sharing

Cheers

Sam

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@Samwiseallmighty You're welcome Sam. Thank YOU for your comment.

I hope his passing has become easier with the passing years....

[18Brido88]

Ma Da passed on a couple of months ago, and I hadn't heard of this song before the other night, but it's perfect, ( and one of the guys ma da had made recordings with has a version of it up), beautiful song. and so true.

[seosamh23]

i really cant thank you enough for postin this video,i recently just lost my father and this really captures us perfectly,its like i just wrote this song.....thanks again mo chara

[Monaginagin]

why does this video not have more views?! very good:D

[pogmo147]

Great tune thanks for uploading. Still brings a tear to my eye when I listen to it after 7 years of my own Dad passing away.I'd sware it writtin just for my old man but its universal.

[wolfur1]

@pogmo147 Its written for all dads who loved and cared for thier children... even for dads that are not blood dads...

[GlasgowCeltic88]

@wolfur1

You're not wrong there...

Sláinte for watching.

[grecianvenetian]

brill song by a superstar. please have a listen to my version and see what you think,cheers.

[GenProtection1]

Some almost 30 years ago I was a prof Piano tuner in Ireland. For 8 years I tuned for many, many of Phil's concerts. On The Tranquilty tour of Ireland I will never forget the final 2 concerts in Cork. He sang this song, things were still very raw for him. How any of us got through that song I will never know. Phil you are a true gentleman! All these years later I still prize your signed letter of thanks. I look back on working with you with the fondest of memories. It feels like only yesterday.

[kawanatyou]

thanks!!I love this.

[GlasgowCeltic88]

kawanatyou,

Thank you for watching.

If you want to hear Finbar and his brothers version; have a listen to my granddad's memorial video.

GC88