Uploaded by nenadsuperzmaj on Mar 29, 2009
This is a beautiful rendition of the traditional Irish song, taken from the live 1984 album by Tommy Makem and The Clancy Brothers called "Reunion". Each and every one of songs on this album recorded in New York are pure magic, performed by a group of inspired and gifted artists.
I've also included the lyrics. Enjoy!
I wish I was in Carrickfergus
only for nights in Ballygrand
I would swim over the deepest ocean,
the deepest ocean, my love to find
The sea is wide and I can't swim over
And neither have I the wings to fly
I wish I could meet a handsome boatman
To ferry me over to my love and die
Ah, but in Kilkenny, it is reported,
they have marble stones there as black as ink
With gold and silver, I did support her,
but I'll sing no more until I get a drink
I'm drunk today and I'm seldom sober
A handsome rover from town to town
Ah, but I'm sick now, my days are numbered
Come all you young men and lay me down
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yes I have this cd and dvd, and just love it, what voices they make beautiful music
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Wonderful song. Thanks for sharing
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born there in 1949 have lived and travelled all of australia thanks for this version love tommy makem
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Quality ballad. i can't believe it but the pic you've used is where i'm from Cashel, Co. tipperary, i'm homesick just looking at it!!!
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@nenadsuperzmaj Yes, this concert was recorded at Ulster Hall in Belfast.
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Happy Saint Paddy's Tommy Makem. Rest in peace my good man and may God bless your Irish soul. Slainte!
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ah i finally found it,i watched this on rte and i was glued to that tv for that hour ,hard 2 beleive theyre all gone but there music and spirit isnt....
barrackbuster 1 year ago 2
@barrackbuster I'm not sure this was the exact same recording. I've found a similair-sounding video which was from the same tour (with the white sweaters) but it was recorded in Belfast. Still, beautiful song! Greetings from Serbia!
nenadsuperzmaj 1 year ago
Brilliant upload more of thease pleaseeeee words as well very impressed, keep up the good work 10/10
bondie45 2 years ago 2
Glad you enjoyed it!
nenadsuperzmaj 2 years ago