The definitive version (on video) was his 1977 version (same show he did the definitive version of Arthur McBride) but this is quite immaculate in itself. I love how open and airy (breathy) he makes this version. The 1977 version was tighter as if him remembering the events were more recent, this version with its looseness suggests more of a broader reflection by an older man a number of years removed from the situation. Both brilliant and emotional pieces that fit together so well!
Don't know why Paul hasn't been more widly recongnized here in the States as one of the great singer/songwriters of modern times. His voice is angelic, his guitar playing is beautiful, syncapated, and advanced, he has an inate ability to improvise. Nice to get a bird's eye view at how he plays this beautiful tune!
lovely, nice, fantastic,, all words used before,, I just came in from wee gig in letterkenny and typed in Paul,,, Lakes of Ponchetrain,, dont want to wear out words, but, feel relaxed and proud of fellow strabane man,, f* it, gonna watch it again,, if thats ok,, Us Strabane boys very polite,, Master Brady taught well,, take care bud
@MultiGeraghty glad to hear that, sounds like a good gig. But I can brag myself I saw Andy Irvine a bit ago...would have loved to hear the two together.
You have all made my day. The jiberish that comes from some of you people. I wouldn't be surprised if you used this site for jiberishing more than watching. Thank you.
The Man from Strabane is one of the jewels in the crown of Irish culture: a world-class guitarist, singer, lyricist and musical archivist. He string-bends with his pinkie on a Lowden acoustic! (albeit on the top E string): have you any idea the hand strength that takes? Paul Brady is our modern-day Paddy Tunney. We should respect and admire him for everything he has done for Irish music these past forty years.
Paul Brady is in class of his own. I saw him perform this song in the Euston Theatre in 1985 - the hair stood up on the back of my neck. He was his own one man opening act. As great as the band were that followed after the break, playing favourites like Hard Station and Steel Claw, this song resonated throughout the set and with me for days and weeks after.
The definitive version (on video) was his 1977 version (same show he did the definitive version of Arthur McBride) but this is quite immaculate in itself. I love how open and airy (breathy) he makes this version. The 1977 version was tighter as if him remembering the events were more recent, this version with its looseness suggests more of a broader reflection by an older man a number of years removed from the situation. Both brilliant and emotional pieces that fit together so well!
rufus566 11 months ago
It's brilliant but the sound and picture go out of synch just before the end. A pity because it would have been perfect!
J101191514 11 months ago
Don't know why Paul hasn't been more widly recongnized here in the States as one of the great singer/songwriters of modern times. His voice is angelic, his guitar playing is beautiful, syncapated, and advanced, he has an inate ability to improvise. Nice to get a bird's eye view at how he plays this beautiful tune!
amobofone 1 year ago
Saw this for first time on BBC4 last night. Fantastic version of a story song - like many artist, best work is solo, without distractions.
billyb44 1 year ago
lovely, nice, fantastic,, all words used before,, I just came in from wee gig in letterkenny and typed in Paul,,, Lakes of Ponchetrain,, dont want to wear out words, but, feel relaxed and proud of fellow strabane man,, f* it, gonna watch it again,, if thats ok,, Us Strabane boys very polite,, Master Brady taught well,, take care bud
spudz777 1 year ago
The first time I heard this I cried.
but who can blame me?
lovely paul brady, minus the red curls now but as good as ever
joeygsmom 1 year ago
@joeygsmom Still has the redish curls. Saw him last week live in Galway. Magic!!
MultiGeraghty 1 year ago
@MultiGeraghty glad to hear that, sounds like a good gig. But I can brag myself I saw Andy Irvine a bit ago...would have loved to hear the two together.
joeygsmom 1 year ago
@MultiGeraghty glad to hear it! But I can brag myself, I saw Andy Irvine live a bit ago...wish it could have been the both of them though..
joeygsmom 1 year ago
Paul Brady still has it! Great version of a great song!
MrCopperhead1861 2 years ago
@MrCopperhead1861 The greatest "pick-up" line ever written... "If it wasn't for the alligators, I'd sleep out in the woods"!!
MultiGeraghty 1 year ago
@MultiGeraghty hahah yeah, I'll have to use that when I'm down south this year
MrCopperhead1861 1 year ago
You have all made my day. The jiberish that comes from some of you people. I wouldn't be surprised if you used this site for jiberishing more than watching. Thank you.
Cherrygls 2 years ago
you should check out his version in gaelic as well - his is the best version (in both languages) that i've ever heard. cheers for uploading Brummy
siobhanshamrock 2 years ago
gaeilge not gaelic
jonker236 2 years ago
you're right lol i didnt know that for a good while
siobhanshamrock 2 years ago
He may have "learned it off of a Planxty album" but he surely makes it his own, as he does with anything.
I think in this case he is in open D chord tuning with the capo putting him in F.
redhairedlad 3 years ago
The Man from Strabane is one of the jewels in the crown of Irish culture: a world-class guitarist, singer, lyricist and musical archivist. He string-bends with his pinkie on a Lowden acoustic! (albeit on the top E string): have you any idea the hand strength that takes? Paul Brady is our modern-day Paddy Tunney. We should respect and admire him for everything he has done for Irish music these past forty years.
ShaunMossofPotomac 3 years ago 4
Paul Brady is in class of his own. I saw him perform this song in the Euston Theatre in 1985 - the hair stood up on the back of my neck. He was his own one man opening act. As great as the band were that followed after the break, playing favourites like Hard Station and Steel Claw, this song resonated throughout the set and with me for days and weeks after.
Does anyone know what tuning he is using here?
charlescockburn 3 years ago
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ShaunMossofPotomac 3 years ago
Paul is not dead...he is alive and well...and hopefully it will be a long, long time before we must discuss his death
walshpie 3 years ago 5
Paul is dead (at least I didn't hear anything about that) God I hope not
Goatboy667 3 years ago
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omg omg omg omg omg omg i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song. brings back so many memories
love to paul
RIP
chicksareforfags1 3 years ago