@Dogote82 The original was written and performed by Ewan MacColl in 1949, and you can find it on Youtube. It is not that dissimilar from this version and the tempo is about the same.
This is close to the original version... but personalyy I like the later Luke Kelly version best. It has vigor and anger that just really seem to suit the lyrics, in my own opinion.
@maltavmalta who did the original version and is it on youtube? i have been searching for 8 yrs for a version LIKE this but the singer had a crooning voice more like Tommy Makem..
It dosen't matter, slow or fast, I know several different versions of some songs and they are all beautiful in their own ways. People have allways messed about with the words of folk songs that's how they pass from generation to generation..
@thommo5701 They do mess about with trad songs but that isn't quite the same as song words being changed whilst the composer is alive and kicking! Mind Eric Bogle's words get mangled even more by various Irish bands covering his song "No Mans Land" which is often mistakenly called "Green Fields Of France" or "Willie McBride". I was in an audience when someone asked him if he minded the Irish bands singing the wrong words etc and he said "dinnae care as long as I get ma bloody royalties" :-)
I didn't think anyone could do this better than the Pogues who seemed to give feeling to that dirty old town. This is the opposite side of the spectrum which instead of being angry shows sadness. Opposite but just as good.
@DAVEY500MUSIC It is actually "gasworks croft". In north-west England a croft simply means a bit of ground. The gasworks croft in Salford (ie the piece of ground mentioned in the song) was/is a real place. For some reason when the song started being covered by irish bands they changed the line. Either deliberately or perhaps more likely by mistake.
He was one of the greatest ever. Perhaps the realist ever. But he is in a better place. Better than Ireland, Better than New York.
I wish I could have parlance with him one time, but that's not gonna happen... not in this body. But I look forward to my next opportunity. I look FORWARD to it.
I like the slower speed, and of course his voice is beautiful, but he just doesn't put enough bitterness in it... makes the song lose a lot of it's edge
Disagree, laments should be slow, drifting aching clouds of love and regret, as harsh and old as the factory sirens screech across old sooted towns, the empty shell of youthful vigour.
Dirty old towns should be cold rooms, and icy loneliness, half remembered in quilt covered dreams, framed with the goosebump smiles of cloud tossed shades.
This should be slow, because memories are slow, fading streets and fading needs, no longer urgent, no longer ardent, but needed non the less.
@ianclivewright i am looking for a version just like you described but it is NOT by Liam. The voice sounds more like Tommy Makem but if he sings it i have yet to find it! seems like every version but this one is too fast and they shout the entire song :/
I prefer the song faster too in general. For me, this will always be Luke Kelly's song. But, I think it is very nice to have this version too. It's so different from most versions that it really adds something new to the song. And of course Liam Clancy has a great voice.
its great that u can either listen to this great soft version or head on over and hear luke kellys brilliant voice in a totally different style, and it all sound amazing either way
@Dogote82 The original was written and performed by Ewan MacColl in 1949, and you can find it on Youtube. It is not that dissimilar from this version and the tempo is about the same.
maltavmalta 5 months ago
@maltavmalta Sounds nothing like Tommy. It's Liam
GERAINT17 2 months ago
This is close to the original version... but personalyy I like the later Luke Kelly version best. It has vigor and anger that just really seem to suit the lyrics, in my own opinion.
maltavmalta 6 months ago
@maltavmalta who did the original version and is it on youtube? i have been searching for 8 yrs for a version LIKE this but the singer had a crooning voice more like Tommy Makem..
Dogote82 6 months ago
words cannot describe the feeling i get from this version
supsupese 8 months ago
This is my favourite version of this song. That F minor fall is brilliant.
macunfraidh 8 months ago 5
Another one! I like Liam but he sings this song like I'm being romanced by a green donkey! Shane MacGowan .....and or the Dubliners. R.I.P., Ronnie.
darkmark7732 9 months ago
It dosen't matter, slow or fast, I know several different versions of some songs and they are all beautiful in their own ways. People have allways messed about with the words of folk songs that's how they pass from generation to generation..
thommo5701 10 months ago
@thommo5701 They do mess about with trad songs but that isn't quite the same as song words being changed whilst the composer is alive and kicking! Mind Eric Bogle's words get mangled even more by various Irish bands covering his song "No Mans Land" which is often mistakenly called "Green Fields Of France" or "Willie McBride". I was in an audience when someone asked him if he minded the Irish bands singing the wrong words etc and he said "dinnae care as long as I get ma bloody royalties" :-)
gaconnochie 9 months ago
I apparnetly said it two months ago and I'll say itagain. This mans singing is plain amazing.
sublimeruca27 1 year ago
Truly sublime.
McAteerPaul 1 year ago
Lovely version.
sublimeruca27 1 year ago 4
Liam was, and forever will be known as, a Legend. Bless his soul wherever it may be.
batalion55 1 year ago 5
I didn't think anyone could do this better than the Pogues who seemed to give feeling to that dirty old town. This is the opposite side of the spectrum which instead of being angry shows sadness. Opposite but just as good.
tummel2000 1 year ago 2
You know this version just may be definitive!
ferdinandthecrow 1 year ago
he is good
Shug52 1 year ago
wot keeps mi here
is the fuckinn beer
the ladys and the crack
greetz from Hamburg NO SURRENDER
MeusVoluntas 1 year ago
i saw my love where the gaslight falls? thats the wrong lyrics too its
i met my love by the gasworks wall.
this version sucks
pogues is far better
hamishspecial 1 year ago
by the way its where the gaslight falls not gasworks croft
dylan234ify 2 years ago
@dylan234ify gasworks wall
DAVEY500MUSIC 1 year ago
@DAVEY500MUSIC It is actually "gasworks croft". In north-west England a croft simply means a bit of ground. The gasworks croft in Salford (ie the piece of ground mentioned in the song) was/is a real place. For some reason when the song started being covered by irish bands they changed the line. Either deliberately or perhaps more likely by mistake.
gaconnochie 10 months ago
when did he die?
dylan234ify 2 years ago
Obit Dec 2009
sadoldemilio 2 years ago
he passed in december 2009
fiddlenut24 2 years ago
According to Wikipedia,
it was in December of last year.
SAD to know it. I'm stricken. I'm broken.
He was one of the greatest ever. Perhaps the realist ever. But he is in a better place. Better than Ireland, Better than New York.
I wish I could have parlance with him one time, but that's not gonna happen... not in this body. But I look forward to my next opportunity. I look FORWARD to it.
Love that man.
Love that man.
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canisfamilliaris 2 years ago
As I raise...the Parting Glass...Slainte, Liam!
DrKO2453 2 years ago 4
One of the most beautiful male voices of them all - RIP to a genius.
Eagleray99 2 years ago 3
Lovely version, ty for posting
woodyfurball 2 years ago
ill always have this song to remember him my heart goes out to his family and friends
DrunknMunky2000 2 years ago 2
Peace in heaven, Liam...
josmcg 2 years ago 2
RIP Liam - Legend
jfaioey62Acgsd6jg 2 years ago 3
the best version of this, the best version of that .. all these comments are garbage ... the best version of the Pogues
klosharcinaaa 2 years ago
I like the slower speed, and of course his voice is beautiful, but he just doesn't put enough bitterness in it... makes the song lose a lot of it's edge
UniversalSnip 2 years ago
sweet and sexy.
Mazurka1001 2 years ago
why does one always have to be better? cant the slow ones and the fast ones be good? i like both to be honest !!!!!
brianwalker2006 2 years ago 25
It's against the laws of physics
ianclivewright 2 years ago 4
@brianwalker2006 younger ppl are full of hormones, inherently want a faster more aggressive rhythym
3tangle3 9 months ago
That is just a wonderful version , nice to hear it sung at a slower tempo
howdofolks 2 years ago 5
Nice voice but too slow.
The best version is by Bernadette Dee
mercato44 3 years ago
Disagree, laments should be slow, drifting aching clouds of love and regret, as harsh and old as the factory sirens screech across old sooted towns, the empty shell of youthful vigour.
Dirty old towns should be cold rooms, and icy loneliness, half remembered in quilt covered dreams, framed with the goosebump smiles of cloud tossed shades.
This should be slow, because memories are slow, fading streets and fading needs, no longer urgent, no longer ardent, but needed non the less.
ianclivewright 2 years ago 36
A poet's words. Lovely.
Mazurka1001 2 years ago
Very poetic mate
23Revolution23 2 years ago
@ianclivewright Wow, that's poetry. Seriously, post of the day!
sirensealight 1 year ago 3
@ianclivewright poeticley put muckar!
still a nice comparison with the sean's version i think.
sorry re spelling, am stoopid
joeafb 1 year ago
@ianclivewright very well put
tarmbruster1 1 year ago
@ianclivewright i am looking for a version just like you described but it is NOT by Liam. The voice sounds more like Tommy Makem but if he sings it i have yet to find it! seems like every version but this one is too fast and they shout the entire song :/
Dogote82 6 months ago
I prefer the song faster too in general. For me, this will always be Luke Kelly's song. But, I think it is very nice to have this version too. It's so different from most versions that it really adds something new to the song. And of course Liam Clancy has a great voice.
rmm413c 2 years ago
ewan macoll wrote this about salford briliant
ashfly 3 years ago 2
Love Shane, Love the Chieftans, but Liam is the High King, and on the Top 40 until the end of time. Pax Vobiscum & Erin ga Bragh! All be blessed.
RevDrDark 3 years ago 2
a excellent voice, i think its to slow compared to that of the pogues or even luke kelly!!! still good talent
pmcgrath1991 3 years ago
A truly beautiful voice.
benitothreezero 3 years ago 3
The best version I've heard. Thanks.
dutchbonnet 3 years ago 2
This version is too slow..
RottenCanoe 3 years ago
cheers!
ellandeire21 3 years ago 2
its great that u can either listen to this great soft version or head on over and hear luke kellys brilliant voice in a totally different style, and it all sound amazing either way
SteviesLastTry 3 years ago 2
for you my friends ;D
vlikavec 4 years ago 5
@vlikavec The best version ever! RIP, LIam
vegasindigo 6 months ago in playlist Irish Celtic Music
Just brilliant thank you.............
bondie45 4 years ago 2
One of my favorite songs.
HaulAwayJoe 4 years ago