Peter Kagan and the Wind 1/2-Makem & Clancy

[Linda4Conor]

This song brings a tear to my eye....my brother who passed away in 2005 took me to see Liam and Tommy in the Belfast Opera house in the late 70's and this is the first time i've heard this song since....it always stuck in my mind since that night...really good to finally hear it after all these years.......Miss and love you Jim and i hope you're listening. Rest In Peace.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[cassandra4146]

silkie

[MobyD46]

This is a wonderful telling of "Peter Kagan and the Wind," written and originally recorded by Gordon Bok of Camden, Maine. Gordon's version, on the album of the same name, is available from Amazon.com. Makem and Clancy are better known than Gordon Bok, so I'm pleased they included this storysong in their repertoire.

[jubjub2112]

@MobyD46 Gordon Bok is one of my favorite musicians! Also love The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem (raised on all of this stuff!). I think Liam Clancy is one of the finest singers of our time.

[sdgakatbk]

My favorite Makem and Clancy song/story.  It's a shame this isn't on the cd.

[renko535]

Saw them in Toronto almost 30 years ago...still brings a shiver to my spine and a tear to my eye....the planet lost something special when these artists passed...R.I.P. and know you have touched many with something that will outlast us all...

[BernadetteJoolen]

I saw them perform this once in LA. It was beautiful and haunting, we were all spellbound. I never forgot this song. Thanks for the chance to hear it again!~~bernadette...

[dbkelly7]

Rest in Peace Liam & Tommy......you both made the world a better place! God Bless

[pmgruhn]

Allmusic has M&C recording it "Jul 25, 1977-Jul 30, 1977"

[nevadan2112]

Thank you MBTS, for posting this classic! It was when I was when I was 1/2 the age that you are now that I first heard this and now I look at 40, wondering what it will be like, never before imagining that I would see it at all.

Very haunting tune, one that will lead one through this life and onward...

Thanks again!!

:)

[Disneydanny]

such a shame they didn't convert the Casette version of this concert (this song is only featured on the LP & casette but was STUPIDLY cut from C.D.)

[thereprincesscupcake]

One of my earliest memories is of my uncle playing this song. I must have been around 3 or 4. The tune moved me then, as the words move me now. I still cry for the beauty and sacrifice that this song is filled with. One of my hearts desires is to be in the audience while you play it live. Maybe when my seal pups are a little older I will follow my dream. Warmest regards, Emily

[Planxti]

Thanks for posting this one I remember seeing them sing this at a live concert- you could hear a pin drop the audience was so quiet! I love this wonderful story-song written by the great Gordon Bok. This song never ceases to give me chills! Beautiful!!

[cheerydavie]

Thank you for this song we've a version in Scotland we call it "The Silkie 'O Sule Skerry"

[Jorrox]

Conor - you da man! Well done.

[HaulAwayJoe]

I didn't know that either! Since when did he play guitar?

Also great video, I never got the full experience of this song because my record is waaaay too scratchy. Thanks Conor.

[DaraghPhelan]

I never knew Tommy Makem played gutair!!!

Thanks Conor for some more great footage!!