Parting Glass-Makem & Clancy

[dumpeelover]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[lavender2610]

This song brings a tear to my eye as it was sung so beautifully by a dear friend at my fathers funeral as it was always his favourite. RIP Dad

[howdofolks]

God bless the two of them two true legends , powerfully good version of the parting glass

[lizardmaker]

I'm so blessed that I got to see them perform many times. Such wonderful musicians and great souls.

[ihavaguntherboy]

MY ONLY WISH IS THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN AT ONE OF THEIR CONCERTS ........

[momazilla]

"In honor and memory of those we have lost" This, segwayed into Auldangsine on new years eve, Gurrenteed to bring down the tears.

[Fliuck]

Pass on ,great man of music and peace grace your way.

Young Irishman.

[kennyworth1967]

Played at my mothers funeral..Rest in peace Marcella Kelly..

[brelfan]

Makes me think of my mother. And how her passing wasn't. God willing, this one will be mine.

[Horsemarine100]

God bless ou yet again, Liam. I would claim to be a tough and cynical old sailor but you bring tears to my eyes every time.

[smidgefaulkner]

pure class

[NYSkinsFan82]

A voice that always brings me back to my childhood. Here's to you...

[FredONeil1]

this man has a voice from heaven .

[MrIrishfreedom]

what a classic..if there is any irish blood in anyone you cant but love these men and this song. have a safe journey to your resting place liam...

[septegram]

@ 123barryrose, lighten up, dude. What's to be gained by such a wish? Either it won't happen, in which case why bother, or it will, and is that an appropriate "punishment" for someone who happens to dislike music you like? Taking your music seriously is all well and good, but that's a bit much. Would you want someone who gave a negative review of a book you like to "die a horrible death?" I think you're overreacting. Calm down. Have a beer and listen to the song again.

[hanshotfirst1138]

Legends. That's all there is to say.

[123barryrose]

1 dislike....i hope that miserable fuker dies in a torturous grease fire.....

[dunnk90]

@123barryrose Really? That's the way you remember these two musicians? With that kind of vitriol?

[123barryrose]

@dunnk90 I was implying whoever disliked it should die a horrible death..

[dunnk90]

@123barryrose Yes, I know. And I am asking: do you honestly believe that is an appropriate way to honor these two men and their music? Do you believe that for one second while they were living and making music that they wished anyone who didn't like their music "a horrible death?"

[123barryrose]

@dunnk90 Yes

[dunnk90]

@123barryrose  Ah. I see. You never listened to the Clancys or Tommy Makem at all.

[nandokgg]

@123barryrose that's how you apreciate the song you love? with that sort of thinking? you gotta rethink the reasoon that connects you with the song.

[nandokgg]

@123barryrose @123barryrose that's how you apreciate the song you love? with that sort of thinking? you gotta rethink the reasoon that connects you with the song.

[thefunnyfecker]

spot on

[smileatanna]

Very moving. Beautiful lyrics and playing. Tears stung my eyes and the goose pimples rose.

[cubfan1958]

liam clancy tommy makem as well as the brothers were god's gift to music and i for one will always miss them there will never be a group like this ever again get there music and you will see just what am talking about you will not be sorry you did trust me i grew up with them and am all of 52 at the time of this posting you just need to trust me

[thefunnyfecker]

This song is for the Ireland I loved and the one that is coming back.

[thefunnyfecker]

this tune is for the Ireland I knew, then I lost and now its back again. Im very happy.

[eibhlin17]

im having a wee drop for you granda....and this song is for your on your way to the angels...im so sorry i didnt see you for a last time, i hope you are happy and feel our love. you left such a great many people with such a void. God bless i miss you so much. All my love xxx

[alchoholic20]

though my liver hurts at age 20 and my breath reeks of beer at work I will carry on drinking as much as I may till I come to the parting glass I believe that it is my freedom to kill myself with drink its no worse than dying a bitter old man at age 80

[JohnJohn27030]

@alchoholic20 How about a happy, healthy man of 80 - which I wish you.

[alchoholic20]

@JohnJohn27030 I dont remember posting that, while I do admire your sentiment It would be my pleasure to die from alcoholism. I dont drink at work but my breath does reek of whiskey and beer

[ShaneAcoustique]

Aside from Liam's voice, a beautiful, storyteller's voice, Makem really was a wonderful whistle player. Those high notes send a chill down my spine.

[UTDIRELAND]

god bless !!!



[thefunnyfecker]

MISS ME HOME

[onlyonegala]

just perfect...2 legends of ireland

[popcorntele]

just beautiful

[matbroadwayjunior]

This is the best version of this song in my opinion, his voice is amazing

[LURIG81]

I'm 6ft and built like an outhouse. There are few things that make me emotional, this does. RIP Tommy & Liam.

[jeffreyblaney]

Classic!

[JohnJohn27030]

Goodnight. God bless. Safe home Liam and Tommy. We will ne'er see your like again.

[TheHachmom]

this is my favorite clancy song, and i too want it at my wake someday.....breaks my heart every time

[jubjub2112]

I think this must be many peoples favorite Clancy Brothers song . . . it is a perfect song . . . It always brought a tear to my eye . . . now more than ever

[JohnJohn27030]

I would like this played at my wake!

[Thomas05091942]

@JohnJohn27030

The only thing better would be to play this at your own wake! :)

[JohnJohn27030]

@Thomas05091942 Very good Thomas.

[noeleen22222]

this song makes me proud to be irish.... from beginning to end..; : (

[TheAlfiemc]

Liam Clancy, pure legend! Love this version.

[The12Bane]

good night and joy be with you too liam

[michealealn123]

may the suir moan your passing may it s cold waters bless u in all its currents

[inthinair2]

good night and god bless liam your likes well never see again thanks for the memorys

[JosephdeMaistre]

God bless, Liam. Rest in Peace, Brother

[chris210767]

Good Night,God Bless and Safe Home,Liam.. Rest In Peace.

[Ormond1]

Thank you Liam. You will not be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[sandinmyears1]

@Ormond1 - "May his soul be on God's right side".

Your Gaelic blessing brought tears to my eyes.

[ronmartinD28]

Rest in peace, Liam. Your stories, your songs, and your warm personality will be missed. God bless!

[TOADIEWINDSOR]

God bless and thanks for the songs.

[sheils78]

Thanks for the music all these years, Liam. RIP

[joeboisdale]

THANKS LIAM

[Celiaanne]

So sad to hear of his passing

[MoorOfDundee]

I AM SAD.... I Loved Clancy and Makem...

[citizenpain]

God Bless, Liam.

[mmm812]

Thank you for your beautiful music your presence will live on. May God be with you and safe home.

[caiside1]

And St. Peter will call him first through the door. RIP Liam, thanks for the music.

[irishman62]

Liam and Tommy are together again. May God bless my friend

[ceolnaghra]

Goodnight and god bless Liam!

[blackmountainboar]

Tír na nÓg awaits you Liam ! Eternal rest to you !

[nancyzeetoo]

Good-night, sweet William, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

[lanetemple]

We will miss Liam,...go night....GOD BLESS.....and safe HOME.

[Ruthybobz19]

Rest in Peace Liam.

Finally he's back with Tommy and his brothers together again in heaven. They must be having some craic up there! I hope my grandfathers enjoy the sessions!

[blasketboy]

Two of the finest people ever to grace this earth, by any standards. Slan go foil Liam agus Tomas.

[nannerbj]

R.I.P My hero - you will never be forgotten - I am so sad to see you leave us but will never forget you or your beautiful voice . X

[Kenergi]

RIP Liam - the end of an era.

[ancigire77]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

[clarebannerman]

I love this song. I have a video of Liam singing this at his brother's funeral and now Liam is no more. Rest in peace Liam. Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,

And then is heard no more. It is a tale

Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,

Signifying nothing."

[padraigpurseal]

God was it really 1977 who knows where the time go's I'm getting old, thanks for the post

[TheHelen61]

I once went out with Tommy Makem's nephew.

I suppose that makes me a groupie by proxy (or even poxey) depending on how you look at it.

[stingyringer]

My Mother was Tommy's Mothers cousin. So I suppose that make me a really distant cousin. This was in Keady County Armagh.

[TheHelen61]

aha! So we are related in some way - if only by association.

Never mind the association - what great music.

Thanks for replying.

[stingyringer]

Yes great music from great people.

Thanks for getting back to me.

[jubjub2112]

Wow!! Tommy Makem was such an incredible artist . . . especially with the Clancy Brothers! I have a third cousin who was in the New Lost City Ramblers . . . Cohen was his name . . . excellent musician . . . but I never met him . . . small world eh?

[PL276]

absolutely amazing.

simply lovely.

[DamnUODonnell]

Just brought me to tears, my grandad would be laughing!

[fiddlenut24]

i love this song

[ErnstBecker]

I believ that Liam Clancy is the last living member of thier group, "The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem?"

[colby2n]

Yes Liam is the last one left.

[clionamhic]

Just realised watching this that I was there that night - it still sounds just as good! Fair play Liam!!

[saullouis]

I never heard them live, only on records. They took america by storm sometime in the 60's. What a time. I miss it.

[Nightfall95]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[shakemeshakeme]

anyone heared restless farewell by bob dylan, its kinda like this

[Ganjus]

RIP

[essexbenji]

A lovely version of this old song, brings back many memories of Liverpool in the 70s.

[bondie45]

Pure class.....