This is the same Tony Kenny as that screeching glam popster who had a hit with Heart Of Stone back in 1973, only to have the name Kenny re-deployed by the same songwriters for a new five piece band who then opened their account with a cover of a Bay City Rollers B-side?! Strange things indeed happened in the 1970s! I was 8 years old then in 1973 so I find it hard to reconcile the Tony Kenny on TOTP back then with this guy here!!
I've seen Tony in concert 3 times & I think he's 1 of Ireland's greatest singers EVER! This song WORD-FOR-WORD says EXACTLY how I feel about my father, who also was Irish, a native Chicagoan, but,still an Irishman! Last name:Gallagher. I unfortunately lost my father 3 yrs ago 2 cancer & my life's not been nor will it EVER be the same 4 eternity! I LOVE,CHERISH,& TREASURE that man & his influence over me 4ever! My father was,is,& always will be TRULY a gift from the Good Lord in Heaven Himself!!!
This encapsulates the way I felt after my dad died 4 years ago. At the reception after his funeral, this song just kept going over and over in my head. And Tonys version was the 1st one I had heard.
This is the same Tony Kenny as that screeching glam popster who had a hit with Heart Of Stone back in 1973, only to have the name Kenny re-deployed by the same songwriters for a new five piece band who then opened their account with a cover of a Bay City Rollers B-side?! Strange things indeed happened in the 1970s! I was 8 years old then in 1973 so I find it hard to reconcile the Tony Kenny on TOTP back then with this guy here!!
busterabcat 1 month ago
One of Irelands greatest entertainers.I heard him doing Al Jolson Thirty years ago what an entertainer
Ardmacha2 7 months ago
he is my releshon
legoman372 9 months ago
I've seen Tony in concert 3 times & I think he's 1 of Ireland's greatest singers EVER! This song WORD-FOR-WORD says EXACTLY how I feel about my father, who also was Irish, a native Chicagoan, but,still an Irishman! Last name:Gallagher. I unfortunately lost my father 3 yrs ago 2 cancer & my life's not been nor will it EVER be the same 4 eternity! I LOVE,CHERISH,& TREASURE that man & his influence over me 4ever! My father was,is,& always will be TRULY a gift from the Good Lord in Heaven Himself!!!
irishmn1 1 year ago
I love this song! If you guys love this version you should also listen to George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder sing it he does a good version as well
ctfan20 2 years ago
This encapsulates the way I felt after my dad died 4 years ago. At the reception after his funeral, this song just kept going over and over in my head. And Tonys version was the 1st one I had heard.
Bazzer239 2 years ago
Tony, I cant believe this video (the power of the web & You Tube eh?!!).
Am so glad you are still singing in 2009.
Your spine chilling voice brings back memories of beautiful nights listening to you in the 70's - fronting The Sands - Wow!!
Your voice is still the same - as magical as ever. Please dont restrict it to the high seas. Come back to land. Your fans need you!!
xxx
frogmarch100 2 years ago
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frogmarch100 2 years ago
He was great in the Sands Showband and Heart of Stone was a great track ,pity The Bump ripped his name off .
soulfan1 2 years ago
There is a lot of videos out there if people would put them up.
tvam8 3 years ago 2
5 Star
tvam8 3 years ago
theres really not a lot of videos of tony kenny
weitiff 3 years ago
Love this Guy Does any one have him singing my Son?
NJIrishsis 3 years ago