The just-released CD covering Micheál's complete vocal contribution carries a version of this played by him on what appears to be electrified guitars and it is not a patch on this.
The Martin Carty version is done with basic rolling chords and sang as a narrative ballad. This version is sung as a lament with guitar, bazouki and fiddle embellishments. Burkes fiddle playing is beautiful and would add to any tune he chose to play. This version will appeal more to us Irish and any version after the original will, by definition, be an iterpretation. I'm a huge fan of Martin Carty but I'm with frankmck on this one. A beautiful, musician, composer and singer. Micheál is the man
Well, this is a version for the ages, regardless of how well you think of other versions. The soulfulness of the singing and the subtle harmonies and instrumental work are inspiring. May the youth of today learn the living, breathing reality of history from such songs as these! THANKS!
Beautiful version to be sure but aren't we forgetting Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick's rendition? If any performance deserves to be called 'definitive' then surely it was that one.
Beautiful version to be sure but aren't we forgetting Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick's rendition? If any performace deserves to be called 'definitive' then surely it was that one.
I have yielded on the definitive version to miceal22 above. In my opinion and I have the Carthy version the late Michéal O'Domhnaills version is the best but I respect all other opinions
@frankmck45 This recording is by the Bothy Band. Besides Micheál and Kevin, you hear Dónal Lunny on bouzouki and harmony vocals by Triona (Micheál's sister). (Matt Molloy and Paddy Keenan are around somewhere but don't participate in this song).
@pjotr60dvd I borrowed this version from Celtic Graces:A best of Ireland. In the sleevenote it says "Two former members of the Bothy Bandturn in this version of the ballad.... It does indeed creditDonal and Triona but it is from Promenade an album released as a duo by Micheál and Kevin
@pjotr60dvd I borrowed this version from Celtic Graces:A best of Ireland. In the sleevenote it says "Two former members of the Bothy Band turn in this version of the ballad.... It does indeed credit Donal and Triona but it is from Promenade an album released as a duo by Micheál and Kevin
@pjotr60dvd No this is from a lovely record called Promenade, by Micheal and Kevin B, and is definitely the difinitive version of this beautiful song.
@chrileboy It's described as a traditional tune, in other words nobody really knows who wrote it. I have heard a story which appeals to me greatly which says Franklin's widow (who spent the remainder of her life agitatinjg for rescue missions) actually wrote it.
Semantically you are correct. But I think you know what I mean. I have around 8 versions of this on CD but this one , for me, is the one that plants the pictures in my head and the intro is amazing
Frank - the search for Franklin is a great story (and Lady Franklin's desperate and persistent attempts to persuade the Admiralty are a sad episode which deserves more attention)
At first it was a hope that they would be still alive
That's the beauty of music. In this case beauty is in the ear of the beholder. I think Lady Franklin's devoted search for his body would have made an epic film.If it has been made it has escaped me.
@frankmck45 I don't think one's been made. Had it been, I'd have been first in line for tickets. If there ever is one made though, this is the version that should be on the soundtrack. Just lovely.
Amazing interpretation of a wonderful song.
JesuswearsAsics 6 days ago
Great memories of the 70s....Micheal and others...RIP
Lisnageeragh 1 month ago
The just-released CD covering Micheál's complete vocal contribution carries a version of this played by him on what appears to be electrified guitars and it is not a patch on this.
FredJ51 1 month ago
Fav of the day on MOANIN and GROANIN Radio
tbturpentine 2 months ago
The Martin Carty version is done with basic rolling chords and sang as a narrative ballad. This version is sung as a lament with guitar, bazouki and fiddle embellishments. Burkes fiddle playing is beautiful and would add to any tune he chose to play. This version will appeal more to us Irish and any version after the original will, by definition, be an iterpretation. I'm a huge fan of Martin Carty but I'm with frankmck on this one. A beautiful, musician, composer and singer. Micheál is the man
boodawn 3 months ago
when i lived in dublin in 1979 -83 -this was the one for me.
19bcm56 5 months ago
love and respect,
74bomayemcfc 5 months ago
the best version by far is pentangles lol
tanbro1 1 year ago
Micheál use give a short history of Franklin before he sang the song,and it was funny.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Coflun 1 year ago
ar dheis de Micheal - go raibh mile. Iontach.
breandan41 1 year ago
WOW! What a great version! Incredible feeling. One of the best songs I've heard.
11gokey 1 year ago
Well, this is a version for the ages, regardless of how well you think of other versions. The soulfulness of the singing and the subtle harmonies and instrumental work are inspiring. May the youth of today learn the living, breathing reality of history from such songs as these! THANKS!
lexinaut 1 year ago
Incredibly beautiful rendition of this great classic. May God hold you always Micheal.
KillSquadX 1 year ago
Incredibly beautiful rendition of this great classic. May God hold you always Micheal.
KillSquadX 1 year ago
Incredibly beautiful rendition of this great classic. May God hold you always Micheal
KillSquadX 1 year ago
Certainly beautiful. I would also recommend:
Pentangle's version on "Cruel Sister"
Roy Bailey's on "New Bell Wake"
Brian McNeil and Ian MacKintosh on "Live and Kicking"
Louis Killen's a'capella version
Cheers. :o)
beardphotos 1 year ago
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Beautiful version to be sure but aren't we forgetting Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick's rendition? If any performance deserves to be called 'definitive' then surely it was that one.
bonzodog47 1 year ago
Beautiful version to be sure but aren't we forgetting Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick's rendition? If any performace deserves to be called 'definitive' then surely it was that one.
bonzodog47 1 year ago 4
I have yielded on the definitive version to miceal22 above. In my opinion and I have the Carthy version the late Michéal O'Domhnaills version is the best but I respect all other opinions
frankmck45 1 year ago
@frankmck45 This recording is by the Bothy Band. Besides Micheál and Kevin, you hear Dónal Lunny on bouzouki and harmony vocals by Triona (Micheál's sister). (Matt Molloy and Paddy Keenan are around somewhere but don't participate in this song).
pjotr60dvd 11 months ago
@pjotr60dvd I borrowed this version from Celtic Graces:A best of Ireland. In the sleevenote it says "Two former members of the Bothy Bandturn in this version of the ballad.... It does indeed creditDonal and Triona but it is from Promenade an album released as a duo by Micheál and Kevin
frankmck45 11 months ago
@pjotr60dvd I borrowed this version from Celtic Graces:A best of Ireland. In the sleevenote it says "Two former members of the Bothy Band turn in this version of the ballad.... It does indeed credit Donal and Triona but it is from Promenade an album released as a duo by Micheál and Kevin
frankmck45 11 months ago
@pjotr60dvd No this is from a lovely record called Promenade, by Micheal and Kevin B, and is definitely the difinitive version of this beautiful song.
seanieizcool 10 months ago
In my opinion john renbourn does a better job. I don't know who wrote this, but if this guy did then thats pretty awsome.
chrileboy 1 year ago
@chrileboy It's described as a traditional tune, in other words nobody really knows who wrote it. I have heard a story which appeals to me greatly which says Franklin's widow (who spent the remainder of her life agitatinjg for rescue missions) actually wrote it.
nostromoau 1 year ago
@nostromoau Yes. If you log on to "The University of Glaskow Special Collections"
Mu 23-Y.1 page48 You will see that you are correct.
11gokey 1 year ago
@chrileboy I agree, prefer the Pentangle version, but this is very fine too.
scotrelf 1 year ago
I heard Micheal and Trianna sing this at a club about twenty-five years ago. He was kind enough to teach me a bit of it. Damn, I miss those days.
wogears 1 year ago
@wogears What about forty years ago ...knew those guys at that time ...things passed on. Michael had a great feel for all music..
Lisnageeragh 1 year ago
Lovely version, but there is no 'definitive' version of any song imho.
miceal22 1 year ago 2
Semantically you are correct. But I think you know what I mean. I have around 8 versions of this on CD but this one , for me, is the one that plants the pictures in my head and the intro is amazing
frankmck45 1 year ago 3
@miceal22 quite, a good version but this one misses some important verses,which add to the song
dickmilesmusic 1 year ago
Frank. Back listening to this beautiful song again. Weather not as good as Cabanas but the music makes up for it. Thanks again. Eamonn
eamonnk100 1 year ago
go raibh míle maith agat, tóg go bog é
frankmck45 1 year ago
Saw him do this bout ten years ago with his sisters in An Grianan, Letterkenny, soulful stuff!
Does anyone know if this is the orignal melody that this song was sung to? If so did Bob Dylan just rip it straight for his dream??
thebenns 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing this beautiful song - and a beautiful singer with the world!
UISTSUNSET4 1 year ago
Very welcome , such a pity he died so young
frankmck45 1 year ago
A fitting tribute indeed.
collagegirl62 1 year ago
ek. I agree, the absolute best verdion of this song. Thank you
moshernomore 1 year ago
Frank - the search for Franklin is a great story (and Lady Franklin's desperate and persistent attempts to persuade the Admiralty are a sad episode which deserves more attention)
At first it was a hope that they would be still alive
scotrelf 1 year ago
I think the Pentangle version is far better personally , gut is a matter of taste, and this too is a beautiful rendition of a great song
scotrelf 1 year ago
That's the beauty of music. In this case beauty is in the ear of the beholder. I think Lady Franklin's devoted search for his body would have made an epic film.If it has been made it has escaped me.
frankmck45 1 year ago
@frankmck45 I don't think one's been made. Had it been, I'd have been first in line for tickets. If there ever is one made though, this is the version that should be on the soundtrack. Just lovely.
carollizc 1 year ago
Go raibh maith agat.
Coflun 1 year ago
Tá fáilte romhat
frankmck45 1 year ago
I've checked around and this seems the best version by a good margin, wonderful all round.
alphasun1 1 year ago
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moshernomore 1 year ago
Absolutely the best version of this song. Such beautiful harmony.
Eamonn
moshernomore 1 year ago
i searched and listened, thanks
MrTOMOKELLY 1 year ago
Great version only ever heard pentangle one ,cheers
stuartb0nd 1 year ago
DANKUWEL voor dit prachtig lied ! THANK you very much for this wonderful song !
Siobhan1948 2 years ago
Best version I have ever heard, I sing this myself but I will now lean towards the way that you do it , if I can!
skipy936 2 years ago
beautiful song, beautiful voice, thank you so much
lilibet939 2 years ago
Great song, great singer and lovely music to accompany it. A nice tribute to the many men who died on the ships.
westbrom50 2 years ago
Very great song! Thank you for sharing!
montrosefan 2 years ago
I agree absolutely. My pleasure.
frankmck45 2 years ago
your welcome, the more I listen to it the more I like it.
frankmck45 1 year ago
I enjoy the version by Sinead very much, but this is also fantastic!
yohwl 2 years ago
Man that's so beautiful...thanx.
Jengybhoy 2 years ago
Comments like that make it all worth the effort
frankmck45 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I've been looking online for this version (the first I ever heard years ago) and at last here it is. You're the man.
wombab143 2 years ago
Appreciate the comment wombab143. I think the song and the story are both remarkable. I hope one day to get to see King William Island.
frankmck45 2 years ago
I find the line "the fate of Franklin no tongue can tell" really poignant especially since someone found the ship and crew a few years back.
...and for people who thinks that posting on youtube takes money from the artist... hearing this inspired me to go on iTunes and buy "Promenade"
wombab143 2 years ago
Well done - you are getting good at this Frank ! x
OliviaMneeC1969 2 years ago
That's a great first song to start you off
Well done :-) *****
UISTMAN59 2 years ago