I've lived here in derry for seventy odd years and I love it, the people the old streets and of course phil singing this song. I love the Waterside too
That's not the point. This is Phil's song. Luke's version is truly amazing, but Phil Coulter feels this song like only its writer can. He was there to see the destruction of his beloved Derry, and he can feel the vivid images awakened by this song like no other.
Luke Kelly was an amazing musician and singer, God rest his soul, but even he cannot nor any other can match the quality of Phil Coulter singing his song. As he said himself, "This is the song I wish to be remembered for."
Neither singer sings this beautiful song is better than the other, both are brilliant, just in very different ways, from a great Luke fan, may he rest in peace
amazing.... i am in the states at the momment and this is great to reflect of my hometown in ireland, i tend to pick a song for alot of happings in my life,
Brings tears to my eyes, hard to beat a good hearty Irish ballad!
bridgetoofar2 3 months ago
Darren Holden does really well singing this song.
sandinmyears1 6 months ago
In één woord: Geweldig.
ecubon 1 year ago
The last song dan white would ever hear. Rest well, and continue battling your demons in hell.
AMpufnstuf 1 year ago
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I've lived here in derry for seventy odd years and I love it, the people the old streets and of course phil singing this song. I love the Waterside too
philcunns 2 years ago
one of the best songs written and performed.......every-Mr. Coulter does a great job
TheMunchie710 2 years ago 3
kelly.
bellerace1 2 years ago
luke kelleys version is way better if you dont beleive me then watch a vid of luke
handlotion570 2 years ago
That's not the point. This is Phil's song. Luke's version is truly amazing, but Phil Coulter feels this song like only its writer can. He was there to see the destruction of his beloved Derry, and he can feel the vivid images awakened by this song like no other.
Luke Kelly was an amazing musician and singer, God rest his soul, but even he cannot nor any other can match the quality of Phil Coulter singing his song. As he said himself, "This is the song I wish to be remembered for."
mustangman442002 2 years ago 22
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Especially when you are listen this song sang by the "early Phil Coulter", shortly after the song has been written...
Highraker 2 years ago
@handlotion570
Neither singer sings this beautiful song is better than the other, both are brilliant, just in very different ways, from a great Luke fan, may he rest in peace
circussal1 10 months ago
were can i hear the whole song from this great man
EddieCoatbridge 2 years ago
Magical!!
islavista00 2 years ago
Phil.....you are a true legend!!!
philly131290 3 years ago
phils a third cousin of my mine
terzonie 3 years ago
this song sums up not only derry but some other irish towns.luv all irish songs.
niketynak 3 years ago 3
such a writer!! He sums up Ireland!
jim2t6 3 years ago 3
amazing.... i am in the states at the momment and this is great to reflect of my hometown in ireland, i tend to pick a song for alot of happings in my life,
yoda
senseistuart 3 years ago
there are many great versions of this song but somehow Phil himself singing it is the best
jfbutler 3 years ago
There's something about the song's creator singing it himself. His was the first voice to sing it after all!!
jesscheckin 3 years ago 3
True.
johnkeppel90 2 years ago
he gud.......bu ha ders allways a bu ha no bu me fav is luke kelly singin it cum on lik he seems 2put more into it........bu dis is gud 2..
tooth1999 3 years ago
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man, are you inbred? was your father your half brother from the same mother? write properly, its really easy
bigsnowaowan 3 years ago
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It's not really 'his own song', now is it?;)
fmfrans 3 years ago
contrary to what you might believe but he wrote it
kcirish2977 3 years ago 8
it sure is his own song ;)
jim2t6 3 years ago 4
Gorgeous song; too bad the video is poor quality.
BardofCornwall 3 years ago
What a beautiful song. The lyrics are amazing! P.Coulter, what a legend!
islavista00 3 years ago 2