Mic Christopher

[Hughie77]

Was there that night and it was a great gig. Amazing performance and great venue.



[MrScommer]

If you have any more video's of Mic please share them with us! I was too young to have known Mic when he was alive and its great to be able to see him perform... Would love to see more!

[lukagiltrap77]

This right here is what I love about Youtube. Thanks to Patrick Glennon, over 66,000 people were in The Spirit Store that famous night to share in this musical bliss!!

[wmernagh]

RIP

[89Nisee]

RIP MIC continue making fantastic music wherever you are. You passed on some great life lessons to us before you had to leave. When i listen to your music it makes me proud to be Irish and know we have such talent. You were and still are an inspiration to this generation and generations to come. "This is our heyday baby, and we're not gonna be afraid to shout..."

[ohlovelyjustlovely]

Thanks so much for your wonderful music and teaching us an incredible way to go about life. Rest in peace knowing that you are forever remembered Mic. 

[millercork]

R.I.P Mic

[paulsca79]

legend always was always will be dont ever forget him

[Schmucky77]

Ain't that's what it's all about....

[paulosoundful]

remember it well,i did the sound that nite..it was a great gig,mic was on top form aswell as glen who did the first half of the gig on stage then joined the crowd for the rest with mic joining in along with the crowd...magic!

[eirelad32]

what a great song from a well missed talent.R.I.P Mic

[wolfie1258]

Always a treat to watch Mic! Thank you for sharing this video. This is my favorite song to start my day with. RIP Mic.

[BrianBlaze]

RIP, 9 years.... Too soon.... Miss you Mic!

[mickeymo101]

i really miss you Mic

[mickeymo101]

i really miss you Mic ...

[fergmc]

wow



[conor3000]

This is just great. Magic moment caught on tape!

[gockey101]

BRILLANT SONG ONE OF FAVS CHEERS MIC REST IN PEACE

[chemspotr]

class

[musicnugget5]

I love the intro. So true.

[cord27]

Mic without his turbin

[Legaleze50]

Today, 29 Nov. is the 8th anniversary of Mic's passing. 29 November 2001.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

[bartohickey]

epic. rip mate. thanks for the memories.

[jdkjkjdkjdks]

god bless for recording this!

[jakestevens783]

legend

RIP Mick

[kiwiproject]

Has anyone noticed, the Irish know how to make great music? Mic is proof of that.. I so wish I could hear what he'd make if he was with us. He'd be 40 now :( ....

[pedgeman]

mate I actually discovered this song after I stumbled on one of your songs by complete chance. It is one of the best songs I have ever heard and you Irish seem to have a knack of making songs that make a lasting impression. If you are the guy that sings bumble bee i have to say that song blew me away. Best wishes from Australia, you are brilliant

[kiwiproject]

hahahah no way???? that is me mate.

[pedgeman]

BTW not stalking ya champ, just wanted to find out if you had more songs. Clearly not enough on the tube anyway, get to work son. As for Mic Christopher, would never have found him if it werent for some searching here, amazing artist, very sad I have found his music now he has passed

[thebluemoonriver]

@kiwiproject agreed agreed agreed

[lisasfanno1]

@kiwiproject oh we have noticed! and this has nothing to do with patriotism. it's just a fact.

I'm still upset about Mic even all after those years. guess it won't ever get better. got The Mary Janes' Sham and uploaded it here on yt if interested. sure u know it's Mic's band.

[TheNightowl89]

chilliain's finest!

[thebluemoonriver]

miss you mic

[stevedub24]

good man mic ....... you were world class ...wish you were here

[MrTandinos]

what a great tune ,and a great singer .sad sad loss..

[pjgalvin14]

Rest in peace Mic.. The album is amazing

[brs1704]

Great song. I get goose bumps whenver I listen to it.

[paulcuthbert]

Awesome performance. What a voice!

[lildavehedgehog]

long live Mic

[vcgwan71]

Mic Christophere died as the result of a fall from some steps in holland while on tour. Apparently he was out for a few beers and slipped on some steps and hitting his head. So the talk of a courier and motorbike accident is bollox. Learn your facts before posting some bullshite story. Mic Christopher was a phenominal talent and will be sadly missed. RIP Mic.

[nightfox]

The guy never said he died from a motor cycle accident, he said he wrote this song due to a motor cycle accident he had but survived

[stuman06]

He did actually have a pretty bad accident from an RTA but recovered from it and wrote Hey Day. No need to be a prick to that other guy. Thats not what Mic would be into man. Lighten up ; )

[vcgwan71]

I thought i had posted an apology, I admit that some of what I said was wrong and would like to apologise if anyone was offended to my comments. Mic was a phenominal talent.

[stuman06]

Fair play to ya

[gibster4]

Mic Christopher did not dead in a motor bike crash are you thinking of gilkey of 'the wonder stuff'? mic was supporting 'the waterboys' in holland,went out walking, where he had an accident! He fell off a wall and suffered injuries to his head which he later died from!! i was lucky to see him play @ glasgow's barrowlands just a week or so before he dead on the same tour! if you wish a copy of cd, please email me!! cheers, fraser. love ya mic, r.i.p.! x.

[Clayer001]

am i think what they are saying is that he was in an accident and after that he wrote "hey day" as a new outlook kinda thing, not that he died in a motorcycling accident. becasue your right with the holland bit. xD

♥

[Legaleze50]

Summer 2000 he was doing motor bike courier service and a car cut him off. He was laid up for months, neck brace and all -- and wrote this song. In November 2001 he had the fall in Holland from which he never recovered. I think two head injuries was just too much for his body to take. It's possible that he might have survived the Holland fall had he not already had a head injury the prior year.

[womanatwittsend]

OK this is a long shot, but my husband gave me a mandolin for Christmas. Anyone out there know chords or tabs for this for mandolin?????

[BoatmanCalling]

I Just heard of him and for about the last hour i am just watching mic videos! R.I.P. Mic

[revelate89]

So brilliant!

[gamer10884]

anyone no the chords at the part "we fool around no and again were lookin good just as friends"????????????

[sylvairo]

In G I play that part 032000 then 032030. Hope that helps.

[Tomasmathewdelongefa]

its 220230 for the palm muted part and you have to use your thumb for the 2nd fret e and a string!the second chord is 300230 and thats an open chord

[imagine0000]

intro- A D C# Bsus7?

how to play Bsus 7???

thanks

[bubbasandbabes]

We miss ya man! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[bohosbaddest]

Does any one know what caused his death?

[Dylanquinn666]

i heard that he fell on some steps, was knocked into a coma and died in hospital a few days after

[womanatwittsend]

He slipped on some steps and hit his head. I beleive he was in the hospital about 2 weeks, but just didn't make it. There's a wonderful 3 part video tribute, Troubadour, that tells his story. (see Related Videos to the right of these comments)

[gibsonlespaul2006]

yeah he slipped on some steps after a gig supported the waterboys in denmark or something

[martinstephendennis]

Goosebumps.....

[kiwiproject]

i done a one man band tyoe thing of this song on my channel if you Mic fans care to listen.

Go raibh mo' agut

[gramach]

Dictionary meaning of Heyday is The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime This was certainly Mics time.

Down through all of eternity the crying of humanity, tis' then when the hurdy gurdy man comes singing songs of love.

Donovan

[bazookaben]

Listen to his intro mate. Respectfully, he didn't think anybody should have a heyday as such, so to say it was "his time" contradicts the message of the song. Having said that, if you mean it was his time as he is now deceased, God rest him, then sure.

[womanatwittsend]

I beg to differ, Mic's says it's about "everyday being your best day" or HeyDay. That's the beauty and essence of this song.

[didoma73]

and that's exactly how glen is carry on mic's legacy...with happiness and a refreshed outlook in life, doing something that he knows mic would want to do his entire life had that tragedy didn't happen

[womanatwittsend]

Amen! ;)

[Legaleze50]

I'm happy for Glen and what has happened with his career -- an academy award no less. I knew he had it in him and he seems like a happy person. He deserves all the success he can get. But I can't stop watching Mic. What an amazing talent. He sang (and wrote) from somewhere deep inside that touches people still. It touches me.

[suileilesuileile]

this song never fails to lift my spirits.. Its up there with the best.

[adammcgrath1]

google war child

[lukessummer]

Just listening to this can make a bad day your own personnel Heyday!...That's your true legacy Mic...

Hope the Guinness is good in the after life!

[adammcgrath1]

super, thanks for everything ,adam from cork!

[bigobriener]

This man was, and still is a LEGEND! Cant beleive such a wonderfull person was taking from us!

Rest In Peace my friend, you music still inspires millions.

[sonicanimalcrazy007]

i used to likr this song but seeing this live,seeing HIM live has jus reignited my love for this song

i feel so sorry for him

[untutoredyouth1]

excellent irish musician...

R.I.P Mic

[nickmcgivney]

Sorry I never met you. Sorry you had to burn out. Glad you didn't fade away. You still inspire me and your heart beats on.

Nick

[Walress1980]

I love you. R.I.P

[grasshopa]

RIP my friend

never forget you

[patrickkeane16]

UNIQUE VOICE

[IrishSimo]

What year is this from?? I listen to this song every day. it makes me feel so happy

[jakestevens783]

RIP Mick

Ya dancer

Love still lives on for ya dude

[rimshot93]

RIP mic, this song rocks

[mossy91234567]

huge pity he died :(:(

[kieranhipster]

I find it quite odd

Frank Sinatra recored My way before he dide,and to me its sounded like he knew his time was up yaknow?

and mic made this beautiful song nd like im not saying he knew he was gonna die but this was his "my way" its really what he's remember for and he's made an amazing contribution to music and inspired me to become a musician

[womanatwittsend]

Mic was in a serious accident,I think about a year before. I've heard that it him a new perspective on life, which I feel may have been much of the impetus behind this song. Given that your instincts are not far off. (or odd)

[Legaleze50]

Mic was in a motor bike accident. He was working as a courier/messenger and someone hit him on his motor bike. It happened in the summer of 2000 and he was in traction. Having to convalesce he wrote "Heyday" which probably did have something to do with the accident and the brevity of things such as your heyday. Very sad; he's an amazing talent and I can't imagine the heights he could have reached.

[womanatwittsend]

That's Right! Thanks for jogging my memory!

[heressShelly]

absolutly brilliantly fantabulous altogether! peace out ciao 4 now

[WordWizard1]

one of the best ever songs. real class

[lukessummer]

Great song,Great singer.....

[kenster0808]

Only came across his music lately. Really great singer and what a song.

RIP. Ken

[Walress1980]

RIP oul friend RIP

[shellycorkhead]

My favourite song, brialliant

[chatterton1984]

amazing

[meerollll]

Brilliant song - such a tragic loss to music.

[TheAlm1ghty]

Possibly the best video on Youtube... Genius

[wingforward7]

Ever hear mic and glen Hansard play together......Brilliant

[rinnin]

anyone find tabs/chords for "Listen Girl" online?

[RonjaGirl]

I don't know the tabs, but maybe you can figure them out by watching this video...

The Frames - Listen Girl (TV3) (Part 2)

Hope it helps!

[bluebillbo]

i love that song and its amazing how quiet the crowd stayed during the whole song!

[kpmmmurphy]

If Anyone wants the exact chords go to ,Ultimate guitar and type in mic christopher,click on version 2

[missyfitzy]

After listening to this song a million times on CD, its great to see him sing it on stage. Great voice.

[FLANAN909]

Missin you in the times n' lives. God bless you man. x

[EugeneDempsey]

I am a massive fan of mic and 2 b honest dis used 2 b my least favourate of his songs.. however after listenin 2 his explanation of the song it has jumped to being 1 of my favourates.. mic christopher will live forever......

[McGillboy]

him and jeff buckley.. two of the worlds greatest muscians.. both died tragically and both died young... its a shame really..

[jonesybar]

My inspiration right there

[Meelab]

I had the great pleasure of being there in the spirit store that night. Fantastic gig, Glen came on afterwards. Had a pint and a chat with Mic, great guy. Even had a few words "as gaeilge" - Was slightly in love with him after that! lol

[Keithobop]

Had it as our first dance at my wedding

R.I.P

[crazypolo09]

Unbelievable version, great explanation of the song, great song...

[markc1972]

Great version of a great song. RIP.

[StevoIRL]

voice is pitch perfect brilliant song

[rb124]

Legend RIP!

[darbujanv]

Can not be fogotten, thanks Mic, God bless You.

[patlambe]

talented best feel good song ever

[patlambe]

the best song ever voice is unreal

[knockout84]

RIP Mic.... Good to see Glen is dedicating this song to him at the Frames concert, gone but not forgotten....

[bejaysus23]

A genuine classic, the legend lives on. R.I.P Mic

[rossco222]

sorry keep 2nd and 3rd finger on d and g string.

[kpmmmurphy]

Thanks, Great song

[rossco222]

5 - - 7 This is the main part i think,tabbed

- 5 4 - chords to d left,keep 3rd and 4th

7 7 7 7 fingers on the d and g string

6 6 6 6 allowing first finger to play first

0 0 0 0 three chords and forth finger for d

0 0 0 0 last,hope this helps u.

[jimtobob]

I can't understand the tab could you repost it easyer thanks

[kpmmmurphy]

If anyone Knows how to play Heyday like mic plays it in the video please tell me

[dazzamuzza]

Verse Chords

g|  6 6 6 6

d| 7 7 7 7

a| 7 5 4 5

e| 5 0 0 7

Don't know the 'we fool around now and again' bit.

[anthonydoh]

thanx for putting those up at least. this is the only correct version i've seen online.

[tamesean]

Hard to beat. RIP Mick, shame you never saw the songs success.

[ribbonboy]

one of my favourite songs. credit must be given to guiness too for the tribute

[thegroggers]

Brilliant!

[barneybelfast]

the genuine article up ther with the best of irish

[U2rock55]

RIP mic christopher.another irish ledgend dead.He joined phil lynott and rory gallagher

[eoin111]

RIP Mic...

[thekidfrom94]

fucking ledge

[britneyzombie]

Rock on, Mick....

[micsimus]

Brilliant song, is there an official video for it though?

[floodzer2006]

legend, rip mic

[darathekav]

Clondalkin's finest....

[jonesybar]

Still as inspirational as when he was with us.Legends never die,thanks for the memories Mic.

[yvonnemcdermott]

Fantastic. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

[moe1977]

Mic was a genius! Anybody have anymore vids? I listen to skylarkin everyday and regret never having seen hime play live. I know you're somewhere better Mic.

[chris2404]

Great song. Skylarkin is my fav album ever. Robbed of his talent too soon. RIP.

[kevbrett]

Great to see. Cheers!

[arcmorality]

Thank you for posting this! RIP Mic.