The Dubliners - The Kerry Recruit

[CrimsonEmpire]

I love his singing style!

[nipplebrady1988]

i was told by john sheahn that he and bobby were not part of the "ronnie drew group" at first, and bobby got him is first gig by playing masons apron down the phone!

boby left not long after luke joined for the second time.

i also know bobby killed himself,was it in the 80s

may all dubliners rest in piece

slaint mo charas

[terraheyez2k7]

@dbpgh Russian's...people from Russia...

[dbpgh]

@terraheyez2k7 jo-jo-jo

[terraheyez2k7]

what makes him laugh at 1.56 ???

[22grena]

Only fantastic

[MrFindlayB]

I used to listen to this on before every Rugby game when that was my thing. all the boys istning to slip knot and kanye west laughed, but nothing made me feel like the moment meant something til the dubliners

[dbpgh]

only the irish could glorify something so hideous with their style!

[dubhlinnri]

What a loss he was, a voice to sit head and shoulders with Ronnie's and Luke's.

[IndieAlpaca]

this is probably my favourite Dubliners song, but I know very little about the man who sung it. Luke & Ronnie are the most famous ones but Kieran & Bob hardly get any recogniton, it's a shame cos they're fine singers1

[Lisnageeragh]

@IndieAlpaca Bob Lynch was a fairly frequent solo performer , with guitar..on which he was very good.. in the early ballad revival days in Dublin.. 1960s. I saw him at concerts in 86 St Stephen's Green (University College Dublin) and also in St Francis Xavier Hall , Gardiner St. I think ''Will ye come to the Bower'' and the Nut Brown Maiden were among his choices.

[HijenA]

of all the versions i heard, this is by far the best IMO :-)

[bettyswollex]

I have been Lynched

[zetor2109]

This is nothing short of brilliant. It has everything. Lynch's peerless vocals, McKenna's driving banjo, Bourke's skill on the whistle and an old song that, like the best of them, has stood the test of time.

[dbpgh]

Yeah, so glad for youtube and those that post songs like this. Never would have heard this gem without em....

[MTMCC1970]

Why would good memories about such a fine singer and his music cause such an angry remark?

[MTMCC1970]

One of Bobby's - Best Songs. Heard him sing this years ago in NY city. Love his voice. Can anyone tell me where I can get his album (From the Land of Carolan)?

My Regards!!!

[folwert]

yeah you hust go straight to hell and you ask one of the bastards for it!

[admiralbelly]

get a life

[EdmundIrishKilmacow]

This version is on the Dubliners 40 years cd!

Best version of it!

[UISTMAN59]

Hi EdmundIrishKilmacow - You are right - this IS the best version of it. Until now I had no idea that this was sung by Bob Lynch. :-)  *****

[indyman12345]

i have this version on my psp

[Tagert112]

Very nice one :D

[freethis222]

Love this one :)

Would anyone happen to know what cracks him up during 4th chorus?

[grimmo112]

Dam my ears. Untill now I've thought Luke Kelly performed most of The Dubliners "defining version" of certain songs. What a pitty Bobby Lynch hadn't the chance to participate in the gloroius aera of The Dubliners, which is mainly shaped by the songs sung by Luke and Ronny. Didn't till now that Bobby was such a virtiuos singer..

[ErnstBecker]

But we still have thier music ! GOD BLESS THEM AL !

[admiralbelly]

what are the words in the chorus

"tour em men yah"?

[duckiesv]

Wid me toora na nye

And me toora na nye

Wid me toora na noo ra na

Noo ra na nya you were close tough

[Aleesb]

Probably doesn't mean anything-just more of that "fad-ah diddle" kind of thing.

[zephyer42]

actually these nonsense thing like "Fad-ah diddle" were used to represent the sound of instruments like the fiddle, bagpipe and drum when they were outlawed by the english.

it is also known as pourshe-ta-biele ( not sure if it is spelled right) which translates to mouth music. this was used because it wasnt illegal

crafty old celtic people eh?

[Jagunco]

@zephyer42

That's interesting but aren't those sounds in English folk music as well?

[tellemstevedave37]

@zephyer42 Puirt a beul

[dbpgh]

@zephyer42 i disagree. i think it is another use of the human voice instrument. in black american jazz you see the same thing, and could easily reach the same conclusion.but really it is a form of expresion.if the english had a prob with the hidden meaning, they would likewise have had a prob with this.it appears to be a musical bridge. by the way, fuck england and up the irish.

[neilhosey]

its a type of traditional irish singing called lilting..

[joeygsmom]

never knew Bobby Lynch before this, good song, shame he died.

[tomtesticle]

You' re right. He deserves more credit, God rest his soul.

[oisinom]

Anyone got on info on Bob?  When he passed away etc?

[bigbollox1]

My Father passed away on October 2nd 1982. Thank you all for your comments

Regards

Robert W Lynch (Son)

[oisinom]

Thanks for that. There's more Dubliners in heaven than on earth now.

[madfortrad5958]

some singsongs in heaven now bob ciaran luke and now ronnie god bless you all

[brcp4321]

fantastic

[nickelsmine000]

This Is A great Treasure! Love His Voice!

Long Live His Music!

[arrighan7]

Thanks ... a proud nephew.

[clarebannerman]

I had the pleasure of meeting Bob Lynch ---R.I.P Bob.

[bigbollox1]

Not sure if I ever met you (Robert W Lynch) Son of Bob Lynch.

[jameshlee17]

Wait! You're the SON OF BOB LYNCH?

[bigbollox1]

Yes Sir

[Ruthybobz19]

Had your father any connection with Dundalk?

[parakarter]

Thanks, Dubliner85 for this! Great listening!

Very talented singer. Do you know why Bobby decided to leave us?

[chirogirl67550]

Oh this is great...absolutely loved it!!! 5 *'s. You have a wonderful voice....so Irish....I think it's wonderful.

Yvonne

Ava, Illinois USA

[garmla]

great stuff dubliner85 more of these quality tunes please

[DardisMusic]

This is a wonderful song - I have this on a CD somewhere - it was first time I had heard it and it was an instant favourite. I sang this last Saturday night but (as ever) when you have a version (like this) in your head, I was far from pleased with my interpretation. People said they liked it but all I could say was 'ah but ...' You know what I mean.

[dubliner85]

Lol, I think I know what you mean. Although I'm no musician myself, I can imagine how difficult is must be to sing a song that has been sung by the likes of Ronnie Drew, Bob Lynch and even Luke himself...

Thanks for your comments!