noone in my opinion will ever sing it as beautifully as luke kelly. i hear alot of peoples versions but there don't come even close to his version. dislike nearly all versions to it.
Not as bad a version as I expected but it takes away the meaning of the words. Trouble when a song as exceptional as this is taken to the musical heavens by Luke Kelly's spellbinding version, then it's a rare case of that is the ONLY way it should be done
The performances, the inclusion of the piano, and Roger's voice makes this version a bit more rock 'n' roll. I don't think it works that badly actually, unlike some here. But the lyrics don't quite jive with that style, and of course, how can it be anything but underwhelming when compared to Kelly's version?
This has always been one of my favorite poems, and it's an exercise in futility to compare this version to that one...at the end of the day, it honors Kavanagh's legacy that a performer would make it a point to perform it...And like it or not Roger puts his all into this version...And the Chieftains felt this performance was worthy enough to make it onto the DVD, so I'll defer to their expertise on this one!
@Shagrat65 "I like Roger Daltry but this version is stupendously bad"
I agree.......I don't know what it is about Pop stars singing these trad songs, especially British ones, but they never seem to "get it".
Actually, this melody , and Paddy Kavanah's lyrics, are both so good, I think even "Lukie's" version might be improved upon.....though I'm not sure it has yet, even among the many lovely female voiced versions of it......
VERY similar to Van Morrison's version (w/The Chieftains), which I prefer, but this was also very well done. It's nice to hear RD doing something in this style.
I so love this song! Hearing it makes me feel so peaceful. Actually the whole disc is excellent, but this is one of my favorites. Thank you for posting this great video.
This is from the 1991 live album (and DVD) 'An Irish Evening'. Love Roger's comment at the end!! The 'bloody opera house' in question is the Grand in Belfast where it was recorded.
noone in my opinion will ever sing it as beautifully as luke kelly. i hear alot of peoples versions but there don't come even close to his version. dislike nearly all versions to it.
JivinBowsie 2 months ago
Not as bad a version as I expected but it takes away the meaning of the words. Trouble when a song as exceptional as this is taken to the musical heavens by Luke Kelly's spellbinding version, then it's a rare case of that is the ONLY way it should be done
crc778Hypnodoc 4 months ago
What a version. Nice to see Paddy Moloney rocking out on the Uilleann pipes towards the end.
hardhand14 4 months ago
fairplay to him rogers a legend bet he has luke kelly in his record collection
ultanbeare 4 months ago
Great version of this song. Roger did a great job!
cscdigitalgraphics 4 months ago
Fair play to Roger, not an easy song to sing.
words ;- Patrick Kavenagh "
melody ;- " Fainne geal an lae " ( dawning of the day), - suggested by Benedict Kiely,
" Paddy" Kavenagh was having a pint with Luke Kelly, Benedict kiely, et al...
Paddy read his poem " Raglan road ", Kiely, - a walking encyclopaedia of melodies noticed that the rhythm fitted the old song " fainne geal an lae "
He asked Kelly to sing the poem to the old air, - ad lib.
- LEGEND...
huughjarse 6 months ago
leave it to dudes who understand it
sparemepee 6 months ago
@dethnova5 Hugh Fitzcairn on Highlander... ROGER DALTREY in real life the BEST singer in this fucking universe!
krisskool4u 7 months ago
at least he looks good.
brucefetter 7 months ago
Good job Roger¡¡
angie7j 8 months ago
One of the best songs ever written
deutschland08fn 10 months ago
The performances, the inclusion of the piano, and Roger's voice makes this version a bit more rock 'n' roll. I don't think it works that badly actually, unlike some here. But the lyrics don't quite jive with that style, and of course, how can it be anything but underwhelming when compared to Kelly's version?
Hargiwald 11 months ago
This has always been one of my favorite poems, and it's an exercise in futility to compare this version to that one...at the end of the day, it honors Kavanagh's legacy that a performer would make it a point to perform it...And like it or not Roger puts his all into this version...And the Chieftains felt this performance was worthy enough to make it onto the DVD, so I'll defer to their expertise on this one!
jimdoran69 11 months ago
any body who sings this song will be compared to Luke Kelly , well done Rodger for having a go
paddy25c 11 months ago
I like Roger Daltry but this version is stupendously bad
Shagrat65 1 year ago
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@Shagrat65 "I like Roger Daltry but this version is stupendously bad"
I agree.......I don't know what it is about Pop stars singing these trad songs, especially British ones, but they never seem to "get it".
Actually, this melody , and Paddy Kavanah's lyrics, are both so good, I think even "Lukie's" version might be improved upon.....though I'm not sure it has yet, even among the many lovely female voiced versions of it......
Tobytrim 9 months ago
Good try Roger, but don't give up your day job mate. Have a listen to Luke's version, its magic.
angelf1re 1 year ago
@angelf1re His day job is singing.
weezerpleaser18 2 months ago
My favorite too. I love Sharon Osbourne's but like this one best.
roffhessa 1 year ago
Check out Van's version. Who's the rock star
lmcgowan28 1 year ago
Jasus lads, this is fucking awful
yahoochiewatchie 1 year ago
Greatest song i have ever heard. i like van morrisons deeper voice for it bt still amazing
RTDURAZO 1 year ago
My my my....WHO knew he could sing.
TR5T 1 year ago
Hey, thank you so much. I'm a Who fan, what a treat. But, just as Morrison is second best at Pinball Wizard...then Roger is second best here.
OffyDoavy 1 year ago
have you not heard the original? luke kelly's is by far the best
mcentegd 1 year ago
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@OffyDoavy have you not heard the original, luke kelly's is definitive
mcentegd 1 year ago
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@OffyDoavy have you not heard the original, luke kelly's is definitive
mcentegd 1 year ago
Thanks, for the feedback everyone. This song means so much to me. And this is my favorite rendition!
Enjoy!!
jimdoran69 1 year ago
I love this song, heard it by many artists, mostly Irish, but hearing RD doing it really freaked me out. Thanks for posting it Jim .
TheLangelander 1 year ago
VERY similar to Van Morrison's version (w/The Chieftains), which I prefer, but this was also very well done. It's nice to hear RD doing something in this style.
karmadhyana 1 year ago
I so love this song! Hearing it makes me feel so peaceful. Actually the whole disc is excellent, but this is one of my favorites. Thank you for posting this great video.
conundrum223 1 year ago
Thanks for the opportunity to listen.
oldrok 1 year ago
This is from the 1991 live album (and DVD) 'An Irish Evening'. Love Roger's comment at the end!! The 'bloody opera house' in question is the Grand in Belfast where it was recorded.
ceredigio 1 year ago
Absolutly fantastic! Thanks for uploading it!
BoatmanCalling 1 year ago