Sung by Brain Kennady at George Best Funneral. 3/11/2005.

[WATP121]

great vid mate makes u proud to be from are wee country

[mcgeogheganj]

i laugh like a good ulsterman when he died ,great man footballer and legend

[theresacanning]

George Best was my idol when I was 16 years old. Even moving to another country I never forgot his fantastic skill, and put Norhtern Ireland on the map. Perfect song by Brian Kennedy. He not only had talent....he was sooo handsome! Every girls dream man!!!!

So sad fame can be one's demise...Thank you George for cheering are everday lives, and may your God be with you.....never forgotten by another Belfast born

[calumsingertosh11]

how fucking dare you that man was a legend to all of us in northern ireland and the republic and the worlds best football player manchester is lost without him

[dalgais1]

brown at centreback comes to mind. rip george

[IrishMartin]

Maradonna was the greatest ever, i dont recall Best going to an unfashionable Italian club and overthrowing the might of Milan and Juve, also can anyone name any other member of the Argentina's 1986 winning world cup final team?? Course not, cos they were a one man team at a time when the World cup mattered.

[Jpafc10]

@IrishMartin

I don't recall Maradonna going to United and becoming argubly greatest player that ever played for them. Can you name another player who was in that Northern Ireland team? NO, Because again they were a one man team. Maradonna scored 1 great goal and that was his trademark goal which made him a contender for the greatest player ever otherwise best scored a countless amount of great goal, pace,quick feet,heading,finishing PERFECT he was George "Best"

[TheBdylan23]

@Jpafc10 George was unforgetable, but its impossible to say who was best I was fortunate to see some of the very best Cruff, Pele, Maradona, Best and Eusebio were the most outstanding players I ever saw.But we shouldn't forget Vinnie Jones or John Fashenu either.

[Jpafc10]

@TheBdylan23

Lol, I'm not discussing foootball with you when you mention Vinnie Jones!

[TheBdylan23]

@Jpafc10 Tommy Doherty famously said that vinnie jones could trap a ball further than most people could kick it

[TheBdylan23]

@Jpafc10 Pat Jennings(arsenal, spurs)Pat Rice (arsenal) Jimmy Nichol (man utd)Brian Hamilton (everton)Terry Neil (arsenal)& one the best centre forwards in english football at the time Derek Dougan ( wolves), all were regulars during Georges time, they were not a pub team! But I still remain a George Best fanatic, who also cried buckets the night he died

[lucav]

@IrishMartin Jealous he was from the North ? He finished playing at the top at 26 yet thirty years later the world wept when he died. A true genius. RIP Georgie Boy

[riverbonk]

In my opinion, the greatest footballer that ever lived - unbridled genius.

[june4783]

This entire city was in mourning when George died, he had his faults but who has not, We all wept for him in his home city

[357HFC]

There may be better footballers, but none so Magic or Special as this guy. Aussie AFL fan.

[MarkDSergeant]

not a single dislike, the way it should be, unionists and nationalists standing together, to support one and other. Rip Georgie - Our belfast boy <3

[reality1960]

I was an 8 year old kid when my Dad got me into meet the NI team the night before the game with Russia at a hotel in Donaghadee NI.... not sure wot year maybe bout 69 70 and I spent the whole evening with Besty and all the rest, especially Pat Jennings what a fantastic guy!!! God Bless

[LanzoEmilia]

i cried and i didndt even know who this george best was..

[eilieo]

i remember getting off school cause it was a snowy day on this funeral, in out new house! then we go to watch this!

[Mairead3005]

Best version of this song by far!!!!!!!

[aidonaki29]

ο κορυφαιος, εανς νουρεγιεφ του ποδοσφαιρου

[Karui7400]

Pelé: good

Maradonna: better

George: Best

[EloiseDecember]

Brian Kennedy is so underestimated in my opinion. He has such a wonderful voice. RIP Georgie.

[bkshawgfc]

the legend will be missed by a northern ireland liverpool fan, george YNWA

[squirell1952]

GEORGIE ALWAYS WANTED AN ALL-IRELAND SOCCER TEAM. HE KNEW WE, AS AN ISLAND, COULD WIN THE WORLD CUP. AND WE NEARLY DID, THANKS TO A GEORDIE GENTLEMAN KNOWN AS SAINT JACK CHARLTON!! WE HAVE AN ALL-

IRELAND RUGBY TEAM. NOW, COME ON, IN MEMORY OF GEORGE, LET'S GET TOGETHER .... AND W IN! WE'LL KNOCK THE SHITE OUT OF THE OTHERS!!

[TR5T]

Stupid stupid man, The absolute best footballer ever to live yet the sauce was more important to him, don't worry, I was there I made the conscious effort to look around, to see the uselessness of drink. It doesn't take much, only have to want to.

Far too many are coddled into continuing. All men have the ability to control themselves, but it takes a will.

[kingejiro]

Watched the whole Funeral on Skynews but the part that made me cry was watching Calum and the likes of Dennis Law carrying his casket while the bagpipes played loudly... that was really touching.. RIP Georgie, I never saw you play but you were "Simply the Best"

[ireland3310]

a legend never dies.

Rest in peace from a liverpool fan.

[sootwhinz]

kennedy not kennaddy lol funeral not funerrrakll 

[sootwhinz]

kennnedy

[ChapterVIII09]

can anyone tell me what that instrument is that plays the solo? Cus I don't believe its the bagpipes...

[murp0121]

@ChapterVIII09 They are not the bagpipes, but the Irish Uileann Pipes. Check out Davey Spillane on You Tube, to get a closer look. They are played with belows under the arm, not blown into. RIP George.

[junz4eva]

not many ppl know this but george best converted to islam on his death bed just before he died

[DjQuick2008]

George was the BEST the reason i support united. i have the fiver i drink in east belfast i hear the stories hes my idol i cry to tis song

[DjQuick2008]

ur not the only 1 cried ur eyes out I AM MUFC till i die. my house is a shrine to george he will forever be remembered .

[desertcelt1]

Brian sings this song so well, my favourite, and hearing his sing it at George Best Funeral - still cry at the thought, a fantastic singer and a fantastic Man believe me..

Rest in Peace George ( RIP) we miss u

[CardiffBrainsSA]

I was working on a land survey in South Wales. The sad inevitable news was something I had spent the last day unable to comprehend. The last time a real hero of mine had died it was John Lennon but even he was someone in the shadow of George Best. George Best was my first hero as a kid and stood there leaps and bounds above even the great Mohammed Ali. I went to the funeral in Belfast booking my flight before I even knew the date. This great song and its significance chills me even to this day.

[CardiffBrainsSA]

I was working on a land survey in South Wales. The sad inevitable news was something I had spent the last day unable to comprehend. The last time a real hero of mine had died it was John Lennon but even he was someone in the shadow of George Bbest. George Best was my first hero as a kid and stood there leaps and bounds above even the great Mohammed Ali. I went to the funeral in Belfast booking my flight before I even knew the date. This great song and its significance chills me even to this day.

[foxxychic2008]

i wil nvr justify besty for me he was glorified as a wife beater an a drunk... but my god he's a belfast boy an it broke my heart watchin his funeral

[mufcgal01]

I'm from Belfast, a Manchester United and Northern Ireland supporter. I stood outside Stormont in freezing cold and rainy weather to be there and pay my respects at George's funeral. I very rarely see my father cry, but he cried that day because his idol died. I cried also, it was very emotional. This song is very meaningful to me, not just because of George, but because it was played at my cousin's funeral too, he killed himself nearly 2 years ago aged just 26 and he loved this song.

[drashie]

A Legend like him will never die :'(

[dmckee473]

george was the 1 and only god of football

[Calfaeairdrie]

Rest in Peace George Best. You live in our hearts.

[ireland3310]

RIP from a LFC and ROI fan

[raekwonshere]

@ireland3310 Fair play too you mate much respect !!!!

[NunoCartino]

The 5th Beatle

[robbiebrapp]

george best the greatest footballer ever to step onto a football field.

[impartial67]

Catholic or Prodestant.. George best made you proud to be from Belfast.. legend

[stratz92]

he died on 25th?!!

[rosaelefantkatt]

yes he did. but have you ever seen a funeral the same day as the person in question passed away?

[jocksmen]

I CRIED LIKE A BABY

WHEN HE DIED.

[raekwonshere]

@jocksmen Respect xx

[darkshadower790]

Pele or Maradonna could never match up to Georgie. For God's sakes look at the Brazil and Argentina squad Pele and 'Donna had round them and compare them to the NI team of back then. Best really was phenomenal, a genius on the ball and revolutionary for his time. To think he was just a skinny lad on Belfast and went on to become the greatest footballer to ever live. United should have retired the no 7 jersey the day George left.

[dmckee473]

@darkshadower790 was george not no.11 m8:) but everything else couldnt of been said better, he makes me proud to be northern irish

[darkshadower790]

@dmckee473 Cheers mate, I've seen him wear 7, 10, 11 and believe I even seen him wear 5 or 6 once

[CardiffBrainsSA]

@darkshadower790

Just to confirm your suspicions George Best did in fact wear the number 5 on many occasions but it was in a 5 a side match !! Kind regards from a big fan of Bestie in South Wales.

[dmckee473]

@dmckee473 well then he must have wore them then :) 

[hawit8390]

@darkshadower790 you have absolutely no respect to post shit about football upon watching a father and husbands funeral you stupid little cunt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darkshadower790]

@hawit8390 You are an absolute moron and I feel sorry for anyone who ever has to come into contact with you in any way. I'm not going to respond, or even read your next post as I expect it to be as idiotic and ridiculous as your first.

Thank you for taking the time to respond even though your opinion, which is rightfully your's to share, is wrong and a poor attempt to anger or hurt someone.

Good day friend.

[fernandeshilton]

@darkshadower790 I'm from the land of Pelé and some other football players.

I think there can be some dispute about the technical merits of any player, but i truly agree with you about the importance of Best for your country, and your country's team.

He certainly deserves such a beautiful song, excelently interpreted by Mr Kennady.

[MONEYMAN101ish]

what a player

[1999stretfordender]

famous people i spotted = ole solskijaer, patrick kietly, geoff hurst and obviously callum best Maradona good, Pele better, GEORGE BEST!

[E6DOG]

@1999stretfordender mike england

[eels45]

@1999stretfordender pele was better at goals and distance ran, best is 2nd

[Lovaren83]

Even if I never met you, George......... I can say that I miss you. R. I.P my friend.

[ibrahimovic339]

Rest in peace best 

[03drakey]

you were simply the BEST!!!!

[grinchstephen]

is that patrick keilty at 1:56?

[englishsandy]

@grinchstephen yes and Ole was there as well.Such a sad sad but moving tribute to George.

[newtownards1]

george best was and will always be my hero[R-I-P]george,from william,n.ireland

[23751]

Fabulous rendition...do you have the other music from the funeral..eg Bring him Home?