Four Green Fields-Makem & Clancy 9/10

Finally on youtube. Regarded by many to be the best version of the late great Tommy Makem's signature song. This recording was played at the Tommy Makem memorial concerts at the Irish festivals summer 2007, shortly after Tommy died on August 1, 2007. The poem at the beginning is "Requiem for the Croppies." Feb 6, 1983, At the National Concert Hall, video companion to the album of the same name.

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• Clancy
• Tommy
• Liam
• Four
• Green
• Fields
• Brothers
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• McGlynn
• Allan
• Barty

[aodchain]

This is probably one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard. What a wonderful way to paint a picture of history.

[sixmilebridgeandsf]

One of the most beautiful Irish songs ever written and recorded....

[gompth1966]

Two legends - fantastic!

[gompth1966]

Two people work for the BBC.

[bcwest56]

Irish soul and pride. Thank God the English have given some rights to their slaves for so many years.

When the first potato famines hit, the Americans sent corn to help in the relief, not a single Irish citizen received that aid. Due to the English and their greed.

This is documented from Southern families before the Civil War.

[wtrachim]

Seamus Heaney's poem "Requiem For The Croppies" is what Tommy recited at the very beginning. Combining that with this song made a powerful statement. And may he and Liam rest in peace.

[1963PKELLY]

WOW such a powerfull song performed by two of the greatest, absolutely beautiful made my hair stand up WOW

[keepitacrime]

this is probably the best song ive ever heard.

[foreverspring]

This song is about Ireland NOT about Tommy's mother, for God's sakes. He refers to Ireland as a woman. Ireland has four provinces, one of them, Ulster, is in English hands. .

I was blessed to see him perform this in concert several times, the last time in the early 90s. This was his final song of the night. There was not a dry eye in the house.

Thanks for uploading this heartbreaking performance, yet we see the glimmer of hope at the end. Brilliant. RIP Liam and Tommy.

[MarieGraceCooney]

I love this song. I also thought it was an old traditional song, maybe because it rings true for centuries in the making. Bless you Tommy Makem.

[balladmad97]

shiver down my spine at end of recitation.

[drydogg]

Sob.

[WyzDat]

Brings a tear to my eye and a smile t my heart. Thanks for posting this gem!

[AnnalisaMCF]

2 dislikes, really have no idea as to what talent is on that stage, and now sing with Gods choir, the like will never again be seen x

[rynmldwny]

Very Moving, Fantastic!

[Danman3ish]

@ymccwis Not a battle of the sexes my fellow just a good tragic song. Men or women or horses it was a terribly sad thing and a long hard fight. Don't turn the subject stupid just enjoy the great music.

[Lilaeth]

@ymccwis the women fought too - trust me, Irish women are not the sit at home by the fire type!

[Lilaeth]

@ymccwis the women fought too - trust me, Irish women are not the sit at home by the fire type!

[TheBUTCHF52]

Tommy & Liam 2 finer gentleman you will never find,Irelands finest gems. RIP

[JoeM25]

Mother is Ireland.

[JoeM25]

@ymccwis

Mother is Ireland.

[franklowell]

Both these incredible troubadours are gone and the world is much the poorer because of it! Thank you and RIP Liam & Tommy!

[HayHay988]

Who would dare to dislike this??? This is sung beautifully with incredible emotion and is a true testament to what really happened. Ireland is truly worth fighting for and I'm so proud of my Irish heritage.

[jonruss56]

What a performance!! Still gives me goosebumps and a lump in my throat !

[tezzabanboy]

the finest honest from the heart singers 30 years i listened to them no different now absolutely marvellous 

[JoanMcN1]

My mother's favorite song....In my heart I can still hear her singing it.

[ymccwis]

He sings about mother , but who fought MEN  , sons , boys, hold the honour for all, and end up martyrs, bet u those women begged them Men not to be so honourable ,and leave Mother at home worrying...