I've always felt that this song is a metaphor for the end of one's life. It is the gentlest expression of a peaceful and love-filled passing as I've ever known. Sinead's delivery is beautiful.
It is and it isn't, it's definitely a song that changes meaning depending on who's singing it and how it's sung. Which I think is kinda beautiful. It was originally written at a traditional Scottish parting song (like Auld Lang Syne,) people would sing it at the end of parties or gatherings with friends. A parting cup is essentially a drink for the road given to people leaving a gathering.
@@ako1439 Have you listened to Freddie White version? My favorite personally.... but eh,each to his own. Cheers!..."Good night and joy be with you all"
I've long been obsessed with this song. I listen to this song is perfect when I'm happy or sad. I just love how this song is both sobbering and uplifting. Full of saddness, regret, and loss, while simultaneously being hopeful, and uplifting. This is the first time I've heard her sing it and, as expected, she does a phenomenal job with her beautiful voice.
To me, this tune speaks to the bonds of friendship, the limitations of being human and the great revelations of being human. To a life well spent and a life worth living. To my Celtic sisters and brothers out there, joy to you all and may we be in the same Pub to share a parting glass. Slainte!
Lovely Sinaed, the golden throated songbird, we love you that for all your suffering, you still shine a guiding light before us. Do not be ashamed of your beauty. God gave it to you and told us all not to hide our light under a bushel. God's gifts are her compensation to us for suffering in this life. When you get to heaven and remove your earthly form, your spirit will shine forth in it's golden glory, for all your suffering has only added a patina that shall be spotless in heaven.
My wonderful BF use to sing this to me when I would come home from Cedars Hosp. After re-check she would sing this song. This year she had a blood clot and spent 4 months in the hospital. She will never be BF that I knew and is not doing well, I send this song to her. I love her she is such a beautiful person.
My mum loves her so much, and I can't listen to this without breaking down because of how much Sinéad reminds me of my mum. They had such similar stories and similar personalities, Sinéad's death scares me souch for how many people are struggling now. May you rest in happiness Sinéad, god knows you fucking deserve it
God her voice is divine. What control. I am a fan 30 years later again.:) What is most amazing is her pacing. This is a song of a life lived well, not in search of money, fame or glory, recognizing your friends and foibles. There are very many great write-ups to the origin of the song and it's meanings for me throw in my two pennies worth.
If this is a traditional Scots/Irish song, we know where Bob Dylan got most of the lyrics and structure for his "Restless Farewell" in 1963. He was a huge fan of traditional Celtic songs, and probably still is.
Ive been listening to this singing by Sinead O'connor since the outbreak of the Wuhan virus pandemic. A soothing, beautiful resort to ease my sufferings during this time of troubles. Love you all from Indonesia.❤️❤️❤️🙏
"Oh, I've heard this song a 100 different ways I'm sure it won't phase me" I said Four seconds into it I'm typing this with tears streaming down my face, Sinnead you did it again.
After suffering through Ed Sheran’s butchery of this traditional ode, I was so happy to find this gorgeous 100% beautiful version by the lovely Sinead. Even the instrumental introduction is a delight, and sets the tone of a happy parting, rather than a sad dirge. 🌹🇦🇺🌹
Funny, it's the only things that stops my tears...I'll have it at my wake. In the meantime, I sing it over and over again as those I love leave this land for the upper reaches of the heavens ~ in joy I sing my thanks for them...
🇮🇪 👀👄 Wow! This version is a fav of mine 💚 Sinéad girl you are truly gifted, such a beauitful and powerful voice. much love from the old 🇮(the pie) "Dundrum / Holylands Knacker Drinking Gang". 🎙🍺 💚🎵🇮🇪
Song makes me think of everyone who emigrated across the Atlantic from the British Isles to places like Nova Scotia, New England, Baltimore, New York Pittsburgh, Appalachia and places beyond, never to return home.
Ed Sheeran has this as a hidden track on his album. I used to listen to Sean Nos Nua on repeat when I was about 14... brought me right back. I love her voice so much!! Thanks Ed, for reminding me how awesome this album was!!
RIP Irish voice of an angel 🙏
RIP GOD BLESS YOU ❤❤❤
May you now have the peace you have never experienced in your life, Sinéad. May the earth be light on you.
I've always felt that this song is a metaphor for the end of one's life. It is the gentlest expression of a peaceful and love-filled passing as I've ever known. Sinead's delivery is beautiful.
It is.
It is and it isn't, it's definitely a song that changes meaning depending on who's singing it and how it's sung. Which I think is kinda beautiful. It was originally written at a traditional Scottish parting song (like Auld Lang Syne,) people would sing it at the end of parties or gatherings with friends. A parting cup is essentially a drink for the road given to people leaving a gathering.
Still can’t come to grips with the fact she’s gone. Never will we have another like her. May you have peace at last.
Beautiful song. Beautiful singer. Wishing you peace Sinead
RIP to one of the most beautiful voices ever
Can't listen to any other version, Sinead owns this song now.
Никак не удивительно, что именно такой человек именно так эту песню и исполнил.
Надеюсь её душа нашла успокоение.
Her voice is unique and I love the other instruments, especially the tin whistle, so much part of the Irish and Scottish culture ❤
I sincerely think this is the best version of this song. Sinead you sing so well on this. I love this album
this song is just divine. what's the name of this album?
@@Meowtional it’s called Sean-Nos Nua - album of Irish standards
Agreed. Divine. Alina gingertail on YT is beautiful too. Glad to put you onto a great Russian folk musician. (From a bogger in Galway.)
@@ako1439 Have you listened to Freddie White version? My favorite personally.... but eh,each to his own. Cheers!..."Good night and joy be with you all"
Rest in Peace Sinead one of Ireland's favourite singers
Sinead is a wonderful singer, this is far and away the best version of the Parting Glass I've ever heard
I've long been obsessed with this song. I listen to this song is perfect when I'm happy or sad. I just love how this song is both sobbering and uplifting. Full of saddness, regret, and loss, while simultaneously being hopeful, and uplifting.
This is the first time I've heard her sing it and, as expected, she does a phenomenal job with her beautiful voice.
Instablaster...
What a wonderful singer may she rest in peace 🙏 R.I.P
One of the greatest voices of all time...thankyou Sinead!
I keep coming back to this beautiful version. Her timing and control are both perfect.
Indeed sir, and I as well.
Cant enough of this song. Just love this ladys voice.
To me, this tune speaks to the bonds of friendship, the limitations of being human and the great revelations of being human. To a life well spent and a life worth living. To my Celtic sisters and brothers out there, joy to you all and may we be in the same Pub to share a parting glass. Slainte!
Hal Barbour is Barbour an Irish surname? I always wondered of its origin. It is my surname as well 😊
Me and my friends sing this song together whenever we have our last drink together before splitting up for the year. All 3 of us have Irish ancestry.
Oh my god such a beautiful song
Lovely Sinaed, the golden throated songbird, we love you that for all your suffering, you still shine a guiding light before us. Do not be ashamed of your beauty. God gave it to you and told us all not to hide our light under a bushel. God's gifts are her compensation to us for suffering in this life. When you get to heaven and remove your earthly form, your spirit will shine forth in it's golden glory, for all your suffering has only added a patina that shall be spotless in heaven.
Thank you for a beautiful song, sung by a true talent!
R.I.P. Sínead; your music is immortal🥀
Fantastic song very moving Sinéad's voice is perfect🙏🍀
i love her. Her version is my favorite by miles.
My wonderful BF use to sing this to me when I would come home from Cedars Hosp. After re-check she would sing this song. This year she had a blood clot and spent 4 months in the hospital. She will never be BF that I knew and is not doing well, I send this song to her. I love her she is such a beautiful person.
Fantastic version of this great song Sinéad
My mum loves her so much, and I can't listen to this without breaking down because of how much Sinéad reminds me of my mum. They had such similar stories and similar personalities, Sinéad's death scares me souch for how many people are struggling now. May you rest in happiness Sinéad, god knows you fucking deserve it
Sinead's version is definitely the best I've heard.
God her voice is divine. What control. I am a fan 30 years later again.:)
What is most amazing is her pacing.
This is a song of a life lived well, not in search of money, fame or glory, recognizing your friends and foibles.
There are very many great write-ups to the origin of the song and it's meanings for me throw in my two pennies worth.
Very Luke Kelly-ish
Pritcher Malygris is this a girl or a guy and watching in 2017
If this is a traditional Scots/Irish song, we know where Bob Dylan got most of the lyrics and structure for his "Restless Farewell" in 1963. He was a huge fan of traditional Celtic songs, and probably still is.
Pritcher Malygris I
its a song of humility and grace...
Thank you for filling our lives with song.
Ive been listening to this singing by Sinead O'connor since the outbreak of the Wuhan virus pandemic. A soothing, beautiful resort to ease my sufferings during this time of troubles. Love you all from Indonesia.❤️❤️❤️🙏
"Oh, I've heard this song a 100 different ways I'm sure it won't phase me" I said
Four seconds into it I'm typing this with tears streaming down my face, Sinnead you did it again.
One of the very few unique voices out there.
The best version i‘ve ever heard
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Love her. But Liam Clancy did it best.
Good, but try Freddy White's version is out on it's own IMHO.
Great version, best i have heard. And being Irish I've heard quite a few versions
Good night, sweet Sinéad. RIP 😢❤💔
May you finally be at peace, Sinead.
Sinéad, dear and sweet woman. Rest in peace, love.
Every song she sings is hers.
Thats SO true
guth aingeal
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god I love her voice! Peace and happiness Sinead
Just discovered this song. Very nice version.
Rest in peace Sinead ❤ Goodnight and joy be to you
This is the best version of this song i have ever heard
+Kory St. Aoro Ed Sheeran's version is very good...very traditional, a cappela version
+Kory St. Aoro have you heard wailin jennys?
GabrielTheGuitarist
yes but this version is to me still better
+Kory St. Aoro I like this version too, but I think I prefer The Pogues version just slightly more, there both awesome..
Got say Liam (?) Clancy's version is a belter, search you tube, there's a video of his family all singing this at his graveside very moving
Really love this version of the song.
Goodnight and joy be to you Sinéad 💔😥
Goodnight Sinead. Though it be much too early, may you rest in peace.
i love her interpretation from this song
Rest in power, you singular talent.
A classic and wonderful song!
The whole album is PHENOMENAL
RIP Sinead O'Connor.
Piękna piosenka. Dziękuję i serdecznie pozdrawiam z upalnej Polski.
After suffering through Ed Sheran’s butchery of this traditional ode, I was so happy to find this gorgeous 100% beautiful version by the lovely Sinead.
Even the instrumental introduction is a delight, and sets the tone of a happy parting, rather than a sad dirge. 🌹🇦🇺🌹
Rest in Peace Beautiful Sinead ❤️🌹❤️
When I pass on this has to be my funeral song!!!!
RIP amazing talent. courageous warrior
this song always has me crying full bloody tears
me too
Funny, it's the only things that stops my tears...I'll have it at my wake. In the meantime, I sing it over and over again as those I love leave this land for the upper reaches of the heavens ~ in joy I sing my thanks for them...
you better keep away from The Green Fields of France, this song can tug on your heart, that one rips it out of your chest.
🇮🇪 👀👄 Wow! This version is a fav of mine 💚 Sinéad girl you are truly gifted, such a beauitful and powerful voice. much love from the old 🇮(the pie) "Dundrum / Holylands Knacker Drinking Gang". 🎙🍺 💚🎵🇮🇪
Just lovely. Thanks.
:-)
"Night GodBless" has ALWAYS been the end of day blessing .
my favorite version!
Also my funeral song too.
Irish music is the only kind that keeps me sane.
except it's Scottish from the 1600's!
@@debbiemccrossan3809 it’s provenance is disputed. No surprise given it’s age and the exchange of culture etc between Ireland and Scotland.
thanks sinead for the true rendition. still singing ur version of foggy dew even tho easters gone.
This song so describe a beautiful history in the entire europe especially the British and Scott bravo bravo !!! .
BEAUTIFUL VOICE.
Goodnight beautiful Sinead 🤍 Rest easy in the heavenly realm 🙏🏼✨
I have to say sinead oconnor is super under rated
A perfect version of this beautiful song x
Thank you Sinead..🌿💚🌿 You are Forever in our Hearts..❤
Thank you Sinead xxx
Sing with the angels now Sinead and teach them how to do it!
Beautiful.
Sinéad is is poetry here.
Song makes me think of everyone who emigrated across the Atlantic from the British Isles to places like Nova Scotia, New England, Baltimore, New York Pittsburgh, Appalachia and places beyond, never to return home.
It is supposed to be written about a scottish man emigrating to the north of of Ireland during the plantation of ulster in the seventeenth century.
God Bless this truth telling heroine and earth angel.
Sinead Has A Golden Voice@ A Beautiful Lady Also.💕
Ed Sheeran has this as a hidden track on his album. I used to listen to Sean Nos Nua on repeat when I was about 14... brought me right back. I love her voice so much!! Thanks Ed, for reminding me how awesome this album was!!
Ed buggers the song actually
I GOT GREAT PLEASURE TO LISTEN IT! THANKS
Best version....girls got vocal skills
She's still around! Brilliant performance at this year's Beautiful Days festival!
I love this song, I love her. So there it is.
So reminds of my Donegal born Dad it tells his story so wonderfully I wished I had more time with you
Beautiful song lovely singer 💚
Rest in peace, Sinéad 🤍
Just what I need to start my day with thanks and love from Israel.
Now this is the Sinead we all know:::))) Cheer's
Rest in Peace “Timmy Dean Flaherty” lost but never forgotten see you in paradise tiocfaidh ár lá 🇮🇪💚
Perfection🧡
I love her voice
Stunning ...
amazingly tender voice.
Rest In Peace, you beautiful soul x
RIP you absolute legend of a woman ♥️
Who’s here after listening to Boygenius’ version?
Yooo❤
She was so fone. Will be missed sorely.
rest in peace angel
Must have this album NOW! It's so expensive!
Ah Sinead your a magician.
This isn't my favourite version of this song... Ronnie Drew has got me there....but Sineads voice is just so beautiful ... wonderful woman...
Ronnie's my all time favorite version but Sinead's my favorite female I believe.
Best song ever
best version!