Tiocfaidh an Samhradh - The Bothy Band

[Pixielan3]

Oh, for petes sake folks, just enjoy the music leave the politics off this page.

[mickigoe]

Irish traditional music at its most lovely - thanks so much , Bilko , for this !

[mickigoe]

Wish I knew what our "positive traits" are. But I hope you have the right side of the argument , Falscaidh , and wish you well.

[RobbieODubhghaill]

@mickigoe Wow, I don't agree with the blame sharing myself, I did nothing wrong! Keep your blame for those really at fault- the top bankers and their mates in building and the Dáil. It's them who put out the nonsense that 'we' are all to blame!

[mickigoe]

@RobbieODubhghaill Of course you're right in what you say , Robbie - but in what other nation would fraudsters and fools like Lowry and Healy-Rae top the poll in elections. And the bankers and builders wouldn't have got very far if they were properly regulated by the representatives of the people. We elect those who mirror our value system. That's why the people are to blame.

[RobbieODubhghaill]

@mickigoe I agree with you entirely that it's appalling that people like that pair manage to get elected but unfortunately there is a section of society that is blinded by self interest and votes them in. This isn't only an Irish problem though, it's a global problem. Idiots like Bush get elected as do fraudsters like berlusconi and others.

Elected officials are put in office to do a job and if they don't do it they are to blame, not the people who voted them in.

[saoirseterri]

@RobbieODubhghaill

Don't want a row only here for the music what was the old phrase of the Irish "That all our battles are happy while all our songs are sad" reacon this song is a perfect example but as for politics sorry too derisive and some love it like that so I leave it to them and just listen to the music

[mickigoe]

Utterly beautiful - Irish music of the richest vintage. We're a krap country with very little to be proud of - these musicians redeem us a little.

[Falscaidh]

@mickigoe This post-colonial syndrome that us beating ourselves up because of the wrongs of a few is certainly not something to be proud of.

[mickigoe]

@Falscaidh Never gave any credence to the term "post-colonial" - a makey-uppy meaningless adjective beloved of pseudo-intellectuals and Mary Robinson. Our country is dishonoured and supine - and , as we are a democracy , the people are to blame. We're a spineless amoral nation - and it's not the fault of England.

[Falscaidh]

@mickigoe With such sweeping, negative statements, you seem like a chronic case for the "pseudo-intellectuals" to examine for post-colonial syndrome. Dishonourable deeds have been committed by some of our own to bring us back down. Greed, for one, does'nt disappear with progress or with the passage of time; nor is it a particular Irish vice. While we dont have an imperial treasure-chest to dip into, our positive traits will assure, I believe, that we will rise again.

[Falscaidh]

Beautifully performed.

[Merril1955]

Bothyband was one of my first introductions to Celtic music. They were such a seminal band. All of their members became the roots of much great music to come. It's the day after Christmas 2010 and I just discovered you passed away from an accidental fall at his home in 2006. We miss you Micheal.

[MacliamOg]

It would be great if someone had a copy of Casadh an tSugain or Tiocfaidh an Samhradh with better audio quality .... Micheal's voice was so perfect that it's a shame to have it so clouded by hiss and artefacts.

RIP Micheal - if there is an angelic choir, we know a prime candidate.

[Zirgonia]

Thank you very much for posting it!

[MrBlindmans]

The first time I ever heard this song was in the wonderful summer of 1976. The weather was brilliant all through. Michael O Domhnaill is now sadly departed but I hear this song regularly in my mind and on the Bothy Band album Old Hag You Have Killed Me. Michael O Domhnaill was a unique musician.

[omarshinken]

oh my god memory. mixed with longing has just fucked me i need a strong drink :(

[QRS666]

love this song *sob*

[UISTSUNSET4]

Beautiful - what a gift he was...

[MrHoneyWho]

Summer will come

Grass will grow

Green leaves will sprout

On the treetops

My true love will come

At the break of day

And strike up a tune

Out of lonliness for me....

[omarshinken]

@MrHoneyWho is this the translation?

[MrHoneyWho]

@omarshinken

yes, it is..

[tcoudi]

this is pure beauty.

[drgabrielsoileau]

I love this song!

[bookkeeper57]

Michael O'Donnell (brother of Triona and Maighread) was an underrated vocalist.

[UISTSUNSET4]

@bookkeeper57

Too true...

[joeygsmom]

I cannot understand a word of Gaelic but when this man sings he brings across the feelings of the songs so completely, what a gift he had.

[yahoochiewatchie]

It was never meant to happen

[kirillgir]

Tiocfaidh an samhradh agus fásfaidh féar

Tiocfaidh an duilliúr glas ar bharr na gcraobh

Tiocfaidh mo rúnsearc le bánú an lae

Agus buailfidh sí tiún suas le cumha i mo dhéidh

[CuriouserNCuriouser]

The Bothy Band and the O'Domhnialls played a big role in starting my love of Celtic music. This is a beautiful performance.

[AtlanteanDoubleEP]

This is probably my favourite Irish song ever, and Micheal O'Domhniall (R.I.P.) sings it like nobody else. The Bothy Band were leagues ahead of the possie. Look at this man's trance. He is inside the song. And it's just pouring out of him effortlessly. This is Irish soul standing naked. I was lucky enough to have met these people as a kid and as I get older I realise how lucky I was. This is music at its most important.

[fosseseptique]

thanx for posting these outstanding performances...are they still around...will we see them on Jools Holland...? this is irish Classical music...did you know that beethoven wrote irish inspired music! many thanx and hats off

[Intilo]

maestros!

[cdogse7]

R.I.P geniuus

[cinderellalifestyle]

Bilko1234, a word of thanks for all your incredible postings I've so enjoyed in the past year. You have been the purveyor of incredible treasures! thankyou--all the best in 2009.

Sincerely, LaurieLee

[roxpost]

marvoulles

[lorddragonite]

A fleeting flower, blooming once in my life, is now gone forever. I'll savor the honey in this jar throughout my winter, and should I fall alone in a forest, I pray such a flower find nourishment over me.

[dolapdere]

This song was the first real Celtic folk music I ever heard. Garrison Keillor used to play it often on his morning radio show at the University of Minnesota, years before the world had ever heard of Lake Wobegon.

He would pronounce the title with something like reverence -- this was Minneapolis, remember, where Summer never seems to come. And it struck such a deep, aching chord with me.  Wonderful music, unforgettable group.

[allendupras]

@dolapdere Minneapolis has great musicians!!! i live there......

[andrewk1965]

Priceless

[W0bbl344]

fantastic

[PhalainaBelgium]

Very typical voice and nice interpretation !

Micheal played with another excellent group "Relativity" : accordionist Phil Cunningham and his brother Johnny, who plays fiddle - both from the band Silly Wizard - as well as the keyboardist-singer Triona Ni Dhomhnaill and her brother, the guitarist-singer Micheal O'Domhnaill, who were with the Bothy Band. Phalaina

[Filsoleil]

The father of modern celtic music interpretation, at least on rythmic guitar. Long live his music and memory! Not only whith the Bothy Band but with Nightnoise he was a great pioneer! Michael, thanks!

[Roidsear42]

Cho deas a clóistáil amhrán seo arís...

Mo ceol thú! Ar fheabhas...

[douluvme222]

Another Golden Kodak Moment in time. The duo is like no other. Top of list for fine Celtic Music. That should be Ten Stars!!!

[lorgain2]

Very sad to hear Michael sing this, what a loss.

[robnddee5]

maith thú! that was brillliant!

[SydFstyd]

go h-alinn ar fad, go raibh maith agat

[paragliderspain]

Great, just awesome and pure. Thanks.

[schaumorgenrot]

Such a loss. Unique guitar player and singer!

[drunkenviking]

I this in DADGAD?

[Chasemusica]

Thanks so much for this, Bilko. What a treasure.

I'm fairly certain that he's in DADGAD.

[Kegwithlegs]

The Bothies were also 1 of my favourites, "Do you love an apple" is another song I'll always remember!

[tommyceol]

this is an absolute diamond. so sad for Trionna's loss and the loss of Michael generally.

[scotmale2002]

Thanks Biko & Bothies ... RIP  Michael

[steve0281]

The Bothies have long been my favorite Irish band. All others pale in comparison. I had no idea that any video existed of their performances. Thank you so much for this!

[shaskeen1]

Beautiful!

[graduslemmen]

Backpacking in Ireland. And from my backpack this sound: on and on and on. The last 30 years didn't stop listening to this. Perfect!

[ainsede]

adorable stuff

[frenchnutter]

summer will come and the grass will grow.Thanks Mick

[MrSazerac]

Mick, you're a god ... this is all brilliant, please keep posting, mate!!

[stephysaintsin]

i grew up listening to this,, so beautiful xxx

[eames59]

You're a hero bilko1234

[eames59]

bilko 1234 You're a hero