Irish Showbands

[gcwbr1]

That was fun. Thank you.

[elegantcards]

thanks for the memories those were the days, nothing like what is around today, they will never be beaten, aj mac

[jimboooong]

EELLENT STUFF!!

[bootsclarke]

thank you for the memories. you must remember " MEMORIES ARE BETTER THAN DREAMS"

[MegaPollock1]

never see them again like all things good

[TheHeathfield]

The crazy thing about those bands, and those days was they seldom knew just how GOOD they were. Only pity was that in that era we did not have too many good song writers in the pop scene of the time. I had a chat in about 66 with a Radio Caroline DJ and he kept telling me about the number of Irish Showbands that could do a gig covering a wide spectrum for 3/4 hours. I then told HIM that I had in fact seen them all live, and it was so true. They were good alright.

[SuperKevind]

Hi Finbar , Thanks for the lovely chat on the phone .

This is such a great piece of music . It doesn't get much better .

It could be a big hit . We love it .

Memories of wonderful , happy , young days in Ireland .

Days never to be forgotten .

Thanks a million Finbar .

SuperKevinD

[thelittleleprechaun]

what band what music name it FANTASTIC background  Could play it all night

[BlarneyO]

@thelittleleprechaun . Hello and thanks for your encouraging comments. The backing is a track I done myself and to be honest I have not considered a title for it as yet. Have you any suggestions. It's a bit long at nearly 8 mins. Regards to all 'down under'

[thelittleleprechaun]

@BlarneyO 

[thelittleleprechaun]

@BlarneyO At 8 minutes is not long enough I could have listened for 30 minutes and still have enjoyed it as i was watching

I have seen and heard many Showbands over my long life and that track was amongst the best i have heard Have to go now im going to play it again Ha

[thelittleleprechaun]

@BlarneyO listening to your background music which helped to make the video so enjoyable and relaxing each time i hear it i think , thats "Brass with Class" seems a good title and says it as it is lets see a few more videos

[TheSeventiesfan]

@BlarneyO lovely pics and a really catchy tune.  You could call it "Golden Memories"

[56BIGM]

great post  thanks for the journey baack to happier times. lots more smiles back then.

[BlarneyO]

@56BIGM Thanks for the coments BIGM. Happy, enjoyable and much simpler times, but superb entertainment. Remember the Brylcream and Old Spice and boy did we need it!

[muintir]

You can say that again...had the good fortune to be part of it albeit in a small way but it sure was fun travelling in an old Transit the length & breath of the country

[muintir]

As Johnnie Kelly (RIP) used to say "diesel or no diesel diesel keep her goin" ...this is great stuff....thanks for sharing.

[BlarneyO]

Thanks muintir for your comments. Glad you liked the 'clip. Yes!... these fellows certainly 'hit the spot' honest, decent, pure and nonstop entertainment ... and great memories

[tadghieduffy]

lads im stayin in cork with a family while at college and he used to play for a band called the regal or sumtin.he is a legend.came in from a nite club thursday night and they were stil up.drinkin and singin we were til bout 5.

[RFerry71]

forgot about The Clubmen

[tonykilleen]

Thanks for posting this and the editing is great

[aughrimore]

Great memories great effort Thanks for posting.

[oscarandjoan]

Great video clip. Is there any chance that you would have any footage of Maxi, Dick and Twink that you could post for me.

[jilly288]

Aw Blarney thank you so much ..brings back such happy memories ..got tears in my eyes now ... they were great days wish we had them back again ...many thanks Blarney

[bill2637]

class

[bill2637]

class

[elvischevy]

top class from irish showband fan,,,,more please

[wayneygogh]

Wonderfully put together! Mesmerising effects and beautiful music! I can't believe it, but I have bought your book Blarney called "Good Night, God Bless, Safe Home"...which is on the web! This video reinstates the magic of the Irish Showbands of the past...which were that good..they will always be remembered!!! Your book is fascinating and so professionally put together...you're a star!!!

[turnpike01]

I am deeply honoured to be the first to comment on this wonderful nostalgia.I was only young in the 60s but I remember sneaking under a tent to see Big Tom in Belmullet many years ago.Bring them back and God Bless u Blarney.

[BlarneyO]

Thanks turnpike 01, for your acknowledgement and keep the old Showband flag flying!

[Naizine]

nice one ol!