Steal Away by The Fureys

[rufinoman]

I'm Welsh,this music matters.

[nv7103]

ps, it's still a great song and a fantastic group!

[nv7103]

hi nula, it's a free world but ask yourself one question before you assume my soul - how much unfettered joy has politics brought to the paradise we call Earth? If you can say that wars, tax and regime control have brought happiness to this world then you're a better person than most I ever did meet. I was suggesting musicians like the players here bring more joy to us than a whole parliament of tax barons. It's a free world, you're free to think how you choose and I hope you find joy.

[nv7103]

sure politics and religion has been the ruination of the joy in a man's soul. Here's a cheers to the spirit and the joy in the soul and the music the pair make.

Fantastic recording. I recall watching Phil playing the piano on the Late Late Show many moons before you young readers played X box. His face at the end said it all. Truely magical! :)

[nula07]

@nv7103 "sure politics and religion has been the ruination of the joy in a man's soul". Surely not, get over yourself, grow up. You have no joy in your soul, in 2011, that would be on you. History will never change, don't make it about you.

[TheHitDetector]

What a beautiful Irish wish.....Likewise my friends....The Fureys bring a beautiful bit of Ireland to share with the world with their truly beautiful music...smiles...

[lorzyxx]

from an IRISH female de FUREES r up der wit de WOLFE TONES 2 of d best irish bands english r irish or any other kind of speciman!!!!

[BuntsLever]

This song ranks with Sweet Sixteen and Green Fields of France, as one of their greatest songs. Have you listened to The Lonesome Boatman? Haunting..... The Fureys were a very talented family. Praise indeed from an Englishman !

[andywaugh257]

I just love all of the songs and the instrumentals that the Fury have done. My special favourites are the "war" songs such as Gallipoli and The Green Fields of France - they so touch the emotions - lovely. Must be the Celtic blood in me - I am a Scot.

[alanthedrum]

@andywaugh257 The 2 you cite were both written by a Scot. Eric Bogle from Peebles.

[jimboooong]

im english.....apart from The Doors....this is great music....goes straight to your heart....steal away...no reason left to stay..............

[ratatatbadger]

This song is beautiful, but reminds me of my cunty Father.

[Jinxy2011]

Brilliant.

[lucanfive]

really love dis song me ma loved it r.i.p ma great song the meaning means alot to solme

[frenchlearner7]

Nach mithid dúinn go léir cluas a chur ar theachtairacht an amhráin seo ... Is amhrán don aimsir seo é an cheann seo - a mhúsclaíonn cor ionamsa...

[ozoneocean]

I grew up listening to this...

[gerno5]

jus search rory mckeown in the youtube bar abd you'll get a vid of him singing it he's very good,, R.I.P

[harrymufc100]

lovely song

[butsy1818]

The whole world should steal away the ways that make it loose,or make it's people loose,lands,seas,airs will always call,and people will always answer if needs be;-)

[cooligalgirl]

my dad used to sing this song , I shall always remember, r.i.p. dearest dad miss you so much .

[IrishStudentVidz]

If theres any inkling of Irish roots and heritage in you , u'll like these songs ... Unfortunatly 4 UVFs visited this page

[jamieoreilly1323]

dis is my funeral song :D

[danvers0549]

this song was a part of the reason fiona & me left Yorkshire for a new life in Majorca!

[ZenSporty]

@danvers0549 that's beautiful.

[koningsman]

I Allways become really calm when I hear this song. Such a wonderful song

[bobjohn12468]

if you like this song by them you would like the version by Celtic Thunder.. they're really good also.. Go to there page TheThunderTube

[fannyf34]

Which One Of De Fureys Is Dat..?

[patsyod]

@fannyf34

No Furey Dis, his name is Davey Athur

[fannyf34]

@patsyod Thanx

[showaddy11]

polutishuns dont care about the pains they caused. unlike the english the irish have no reason to wage war.civil rights where denied them. try it

[petergavin]

LEGENDS AT WORK

[bnorth1000]

Almost got dumped out of Spain for singing this song -looking back it would have been worth it . . . .land of my dreams . . . .Ireland ALWAYS

[shamnet1]

One of the greatest songs ever written & this version never matched...

[laggie24]

Lovely country ... gorgeous landscapes with  all shade of green ... beautiful song. Tks. for passing this along...from Budapest all the best! :-) = 5stars

[djdaviono]

WIE KAN MIJ DE BLADMUZIEK VEROORZAKEN. MIJN DANK ZAL GROOT ZIJN  j.c.bakker123@kpnmailnl

[sylkev]

always one of my favourites........ "no reason left to stay......"

[scorpkim]

From Norway whit love, the magic of the Irish folk music capture my soul. I would like to be near it:-)

[MrLadysman16]

what a classic song its pure magic

[secretsofwar10]

Coulter's a legend

[Mx2wSub4Sub]

great

[MauriceHickey]

i love this song .unreal

[horse460]

So too enjoyable. This GEM of song is on our wedding video

C L A S S !

[prick1000]

glad to see it aint just us irish who see the greatness of this music..nd no matter what kinda music you in2 in ireland we all like tis type of music

[aidolirish]

completely agree with you mate

[marknir]

I Did

[xxbowsiexx]

agreed eiclur

[chromadj]

the beautiful, haunting voice of Paul Furey comes alive again. God rest, you Paul and thanks for the wonderful memories, stories and the craic at your concerts.

You're forever missed.

slan

[Fotokunst1]

Not a song, it's a legend

[xxbowsiexx]

aww my nan was irish n she loved thiis songg n it always reminds me of her n i cryy wen i hear itt <3 RIP NANNY XXX

[BIGFISHCATCHER01]

good comment,exellent song

[yragb06]

hes right....... erin go bragh. sum tune....

[bs5750]

I'd just like to dedicate this to all the MPs in the UK.

[eilcur]

haha, must have some irish in you, great sense of humour, long live the fureys.

[muffles36]

cracker my friend

[gazamused]

ha ha great comment!

[catslaughing]

@bs5750 ditto.

[paddyirishman83]

@bs5750  Same goes for the tea-leafs in leinster house.

[CrackWarrior]

@bs5750 expalin please? haha

[bs5750]

@CrackWarrior There are two types of British MPs, those that were caught committing fraud by claiming non-existent expenses, and those that weren't.

In fact stealing, so I dedicate this song to them.

[CrackWarrior]

@bs5750 thank you :) just wasnt sure what you were talking about.

[cliftonspursboy]

the fureys are the dogs bollox

[ray272ray]

Brilliant

[rebtareva]

fucking ledgends

[MysticReality]

nice upload, thanks

[benny266698]

love the husky tone of Georges voice so soothing

[whackfoldeediedo]

A hauntingly beautiful Ballad!!

[skage333]

ha ha this is my drunk song

[brihanly]

love this song boys! cant wait too see ye at st.bernadettes in scunthorpe onfriday nite!!!!

[madfortrad5958]

THIS IS GEORGE IN THE OLD DAYS

[josparkes]

Beautiful and poignant ,it touches the soul.

Love the Furies.

Norfolk

UK

[tradeboy007]

God but I love this song so much,there is NOONE can sing this like the Fureys NO ONE.

I must confess when I get pissed,this is the song I murder wit my efforts-my friends pay me to shut up! 10 STARS

[whackfoldeediedo]

Fair Play to ya tradeboy, at least you give it a belt!!

[johnfinbarburke]

celtic thunder fucks this song up

[eepruls]

Totally disagree with you 100%.

[ellen0068]

You are right, I agree on this one.

[Luv0Twilight]

I think they're both great, just because it's different doesn't mean its bad.

I'm partial to the Celtic Thunder version, but I'm pretty sure that's only because that's the one I'm used to.

Phil Coulter's an amazing musician/composer, he trusted both groups with his song, that says something too.

[dsfrs112]

one of the greatist things ive ever done,seeing the fureys live,if anyone wants an oppinion,have mine,im going again there so good,there such a great bunch and so friendly to talk to!

[benny266698]

agree 100% they are awesome live

[mexicallyrose]

This is one of the all time Furey favourites that you never tire of hearing.  Wonderful stuff!

[kazofnlr]

Heard this years ago on 'As I Roved Out' it's abouth the Irish leaving their country for fresh pastures!!!

[h1ghlander46]

Its about two friends catholic and protesant who have had enough of the fighting in ireland

[sylkev]

FANTASTIC........ one of my favourites.....

[liamsar01]

wonderful, i havnt heard this for years and i stumbled across this song, my father used to listen to this constantly when i was a nipper i love it THANKYOU

[katemoffat1973]

A Beautiful Song - We played it at our Mothers Funeral so it holds sad memories for me and mine but i will never tire of listening to it.

[kazofnlr]

Kate that's a lovely song to play. My Daddy is a big Furey's fan and every time I hear them I think of him...

[jaysmokie]

great song the irish rule:)

[chantdelouve]

superbe chanson , tellement nostalgique

elle touche le coeur

[irishguy20007]

Simply great

[TAZRIO8]

What a beautiful song by a fantastic band. Could listen to it forever and never tire of it. Thank you for post

[keithealy]

the furrys are legends

[nannerbj]

Peter Black RIP . XXX

[MMPPark]

For my dad. It was one of his favourites and also still one of mine.

[Siobanphotogirl]

love this song.... often thought of it as a nice way for a bride and groom to depart a wedding reception haha

[colmkiely47070]

i sang this for my brother on his wedding day,and yes it is a good song for the wedding departure

[Siobanphotogirl]

awesome!

[kjofnlr]

Every time I hear this I think of Gerry Johnston!

[xlilmissmayhemx]

the best version of this song iv ever heard was sung by my dad Rory McKeown but i cant find it anywhere i hav it on cd but its knowhere on the internet.just wish i could share it with others but i don't no how to get it from a CD onto youtube.does anyone know how to do that?

[catalpa]

The best and easy way is if you have Windows Movie Maker. open it-import music-ad a few photo's-save movie,

Go to Youtube, click upload movie and follow the easy steps.

I wish you luck and look forward to hearing your dad's version

[itlog991]

Have you found a way of letting us all hear your Dad sing this? I anxiously await it.

[jack74ss]

@xlilmissmayhemx your dad is Rory! me & some friends watched him & a band play @ the ol jamison disttil... one night & ive been looking for somthing of his ever since!! please let me know if any cd's are going around. cheers

[danvers0549]

@xlilmissmayhemx This is my fave song..Me & my only girl sang this on the ferry on the way to our new life in Majorca..Means a lot!!

[ponymahony]

catalpa........id love to hear your da......i really would .... i have a da too , as we all do , but he cant sing for shit , that said i hold him in the highest possible regard and i would do anything for him , please listen to another fury's song called the auld man....this song will bring a tear to a glass eye......take care buddy and i hope someday i will have the pleasure of hearing your da sing

[userexists123]

@xlilmissmayhemx I found the rory mcKeown version here : Just type in Rory McKeown steal away and it's there

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[barinit]

@xlilmissmayhemx i knew your dad, rory, he was a good man. i miss him and my dad. if i can find the moonshine tape my dad had it's yours.

[harfarrell]

what can I say...?

[ronrumble41]

Generations have gone, I know, but alot of Aussies are decendants of Irish famine emmigrants. Somewhere in the psyche there is a touch of sadness in parting the mother country.

[crestaxxx]

Long Live Davie Arthur and The Fureys, i can't get enough of their music, just wonderful, pure magic at it's best!!!

[ray272ray]

brilliant song

[galleonskaraoke]

Sad song Thinking of stealing away myself wasting my time staying where it feels i'm not wanted daughter just reached 15 seems as though i've just vanished from her life, sad but time to move on i think.

[MandyMayzy]

Never give up,thats how you prove the strength of your character.see just what your made up of.....will it be a stealaway? or a stand up person who sticks through the rough painful times.oops,non of my business,just felt your pain as I read that and needed to say something..I'm sorry

[alanrmuk]

bs are from n ireland? and thanks for the meaning.

[alanrmuk]

hey bs what is this song about??

[bs5750]

Being a little informal aren't you? You'll be calling me 5750 next!!!

Well I'm reading directly from the explanation, it's about 2 youngsters escaping from the troubles in Belfast.

On a more personal note my Uncle left Ireland after being Kneecapped for marrying a Protestant girl.

People will use religion to justify any despicable action, I bet even the Klu Klux Klan find justfication-just a complete set of Bastards.

[phoenix1916]

Well said!!!

[bs5750]

I've allways loved this song, but did not understand the context until now.

I've spent time in N.Ireland, delightful people. The troubles, such a shame, God Bless the peacemakers.

[TessyDoll]

..This is such a heartbreaking song..I nearly always cry when i hear someone singing it and it just`s breaks my heart...(^_^)

[sylkev]

sad sad sad........... I had to steal away once and leave lots of precious things behind me.......... love this song so much!

[daught34]

love this song reminds me of home so much *sad sad*

[MissJollyAngler]

my favourite song, reminds me of my fave pub in Manchester and a certain fella!!!

[faiirydustx]

Me and my dad always listen to this song I love it

[Berns1983]

WELL WE DID STEAL AWAY  BARNEY AN GLORIA

[catroofel69]

i love this tune every time i hear it i get goose pimples cheers for that bril.

[glendabigr]

win or lose.you have to choose.

[JoeM25]

Beautiful song by a group that should be together.

[patkav101]

great version of a lovely song

[colindlynch]

Reminds me of me Nanna a great woman....A great song thanks for sharing it

[Boruc71]

Magical Moments

[rrory]

Fabulous. God bless

[bridgiem16]

i love the furey brothers they r brilliant love them xxxxx

[machree01]

brilliant.

[beak2heidi]

Another great posting...wow, excellent! Thanks so much for your gift here...keep up the good work mate!!