@cchristophercree The Press Gang now long disbanded ( Sean Corcoran , Tom Crean ...and who else ?)sang this .in the 60s. They sang in the style of the Voice Squad of more recent years
This is such a wonderful perfmance by Pete - and the audience are wonderful -sat there like they are in the dentists waiting room waiting to have their teeth ripped out without anaethetic - right up till the end when they errupt into such heartfelt clapping . fantastic
Quite probably my favorite song.The bells in Wales,like the mine whistles told the population of some disaster in the pits.Petes' haunting song gives voice and conscience to those bells as they rang out yet another sacrifice on the altar of capitalism
Just some info for you all, this is an adaptation of some lines from an Idris Davies Poem ' Gwalia deserta' Gwalia being the traditional Salurian name for Wales now 'Cymru' Idris Davies himself was born and lived for most of his life in Rhymney.
If you like this then check out the 1980's Alarm version.
@darling67 You might have seen John Denver playing "Bells of Rhymney" when he was younger (with glasses). You might want to see him play it about 10 years later (no glasses, white suit). He had definitely matured as a guitarist. I'm not saying he was better than Seeger, but it can be seen that Denver was much more than a mediocre talent. His clear strong voice has an impressive dynamic range although I like the accent that american Seeger adds.
Oh my God this just has to be one of the most spine tingling songs of all time. It really makes the hairs on my arms stand up . Thank you Mr Seeger you are a genius
@sedona05 John Denvers version sucked. John Denver wishes he could fondle the balls of Pete Seeger just so some of his talent could somehow get on him (john denver drinks cum). His version is so sterile and boring. Pete Seeger isn't some girly bitch like john denver and he doesn't need glasses.
Every time there is a mine disaster anywhere in the world, I hear this song in my head (Byrds version). The last one, in West Virginia, motivated me to learn it on guitar. So sad, and timely. When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?
Thanks Pete, you are the Beacon of our collective conscience (pun intended). I attended your concert in Newburgh last year...what a knockout version you did of Guantanamera with your grandson, Tao Rodriquez-Seeger... he ain't to shabby either.
That was amazing! I never heard this version before. Of course I also love the Bryds version as well. I'm also saddened that music like this cannot exist today. Musically, today is truly the dark ages.
Thanks for posting. Am really enjoying this version by Pete Seeger. The only other version I love was performed by the Alarm. Had it on tape once upon a time.
Pete is a wonderful man! He was always willing to donate his time and enormous talents to help striking coal miners and other working folks... I cherish the memory of him holding my young daughter on his lap at a folk festival at Pipestem, WV back in th early 1980s...!
Good version?? This is amazing! Thanks so very much for posting. John Denver has a great version as well here.
cchristophercree 4 months ago 2
@cchristophercree The Press Gang now long disbanded ( Sean Corcoran , Tom Crean ...and who else ?)sang this .in the 60s. They sang in the style of the Voice Squad of more recent years
Lisnageeragh 5 days ago
Amazing!
69Klash69 5 months ago
It's time to stand up for Blair mountain!
Damn those bloody mine owners!
TheSpaceMost 6 months ago in playlist folk
Oh, Pete! You helped me grow up. What a lovely video and killer song. Thank you.
ceb2633 6 months ago
This is wonderful. Thanks for posting.
Elitesheet 7 months ago
the byrds did a wonderful job of recording this in 1965 but pete"s own version here is simply terriffic !
TheBabyboomkidof53 8 months ago 3
@TheBabyboomkidof53 I prefer the Byrds one myself but I got respect for this version because it still sounds good : )
iamwalkingthec0w 6 months ago
Cymru am byth!
Proud.
RuggedLike 9 months ago
This is such a wonderful perfmance by Pete - and the audience are wonderful -sat there like they are in the dentists waiting room waiting to have their teeth ripped out without anaethetic - right up till the end when they errupt into such heartfelt clapping . fantastic
stevedexteruk 9 months ago
Quite probably my favorite song.The bells in Wales,like the mine whistles told the population of some disaster in the pits.Petes' haunting song gives voice and conscience to those bells as they rang out yet another sacrifice on the altar of capitalism
BodhranBrian 9 months ago
Happy 91st, Pete! You've added so much to our lives.
Mjollnir50 10 months ago 3
@Mjollnir50 My friend, he is actually 92 now! Would you believe it.
IrishandFolkmusic 10 months ago 3
one of my heroes. I have been privileged to see him in person a number of times in my life.
glotao 11 months ago
wonderful. been listening to Pete since I was 5 (and I'm 57)....
Bekki369 11 months ago
This is so bad azz! Pete rocks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
sup Mr.D
313pOwNaGe 1 year ago
Just a beautiful rendition from Mr. Pete Seeger. I believe he is the hardest working man in show business, no offense to James Brown!
margarita6022 1 year ago
Just some info for you all, this is an adaptation of some lines from an Idris Davies Poem ' Gwalia deserta' Gwalia being the traditional Salurian name for Wales now 'Cymru' Idris Davies himself was born and lived for most of his life in Rhymney.
If you like this then check out the 1980's Alarm version.
cymru980 1 year ago
@darling67 You might have seen John Denver playing "Bells of Rhymney" when he was younger (with glasses). You might want to see him play it about 10 years later (no glasses, white suit). He had definitely matured as a guitarist. I'm not saying he was better than Seeger, but it can be seen that Denver was much more than a mediocre talent. His clear strong voice has an impressive dynamic range although I like the accent that american Seeger adds.
mtsthelensgirl 1 year ago
Oh my God this just has to be one of the most spine tingling songs of all time. It really makes the hairs on my arms stand up . Thank you Mr Seeger you are a genius
bongooldie 1 year ago
Absolutely the definitive version.
fongchaynun 1 year ago
i live within the boundries of these bells
poumista 1 year ago
John Denver sang it much better by far!!!!
sedona05 1 year ago
@sedona05 John Denvers version sucked. John Denver wishes he could fondle the balls of Pete Seeger just so some of his talent could somehow get on him (john denver drinks cum). His version is so sterile and boring. Pete Seeger isn't some girly bitch like john denver and he doesn't need glasses.
TheHIV123 1 year ago
@TheHIV123 And there was no way you could have expressed your dislike of John Denver WITHOUT homophobia?
Btw...Denver was a breeder. He was married several times. If the guy was actually gay, we'd have HEARD about it by now.
He wasn't that great a musician...but that didn't have anything to do with his freaking sex life. Get out of the Fifties, dude.
KennBurch 1 year ago
Every time there is a mine disaster anywhere in the world, I hear this song in my head (Byrds version). The last one, in West Virginia, motivated me to learn it on guitar. So sad, and timely. When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?
Thanks Pete, you are the Beacon of our collective conscience (pun intended). I attended your concert in Newburgh last year...what a knockout version you did of Guantanamera with your grandson, Tao Rodriquez-Seeger... he ain't to shabby either.
sunnskyy 1 year ago
Check out the version by Judy Collins. She does it very, very well.
parsonsrules 1 year ago
That was amazing! I never heard this version before. Of course I also love the Bryds version as well. I'm also saddened that music like this cannot exist today. Musically, today is truly the dark ages.
Screenman5 2 years ago
Thanks for posting. Am really enjoying this version by Pete Seeger. The only other version I love was performed by the Alarm. Had it on tape once upon a time.
ReinaAntilles 2 years ago
Pete is a wonderful man! He was always willing to donate his time and enormous talents to help striking coal miners and other working folks... I cherish the memory of him holding my young daughter on his lap at a folk festival at Pipestem, WV back in th early 1980s...!
Tony2581 2 years ago 2
Oh how good is this? Brilliant. Thank you so much for posting. I have a version on CD, but to see the great man live is a real treat.
suzie106 2 years ago
An awesome song by a truly original talent.
RicardosRealm 2 years ago
I love you Pete Seeger!
november191968 2 years ago
Seeger is the best.
thanx!
skydogz1 2 years ago
Great words by Idris Davies, great tune by Pete Seeger, belated Happy 90th Birthday Pete
gazzacymru 2 years ago
Filmed in Australia in 1965
ravnblckheart 2 years ago
Melbourne, Australia in 1963 not 65 :)
IrishandFolkmusic 2 years ago
That's some great guitar playing.
SirCoughsalot 2 years ago