I come to this live version a lot. Beautifully sung, he lets the words tell the story but his heart and soul are in the sorrow and regret but also a love that endures. It’s a rare song.
It isn't a bad version but it isn't even close to being the best! Both the original by Richard Thompson and Mad Dog Mcrea are way better. Of the 2 I prefer the Mad Dog version.
@@liamcampbell1611 you have to admit though, this is the best rendition, Richard Thompson did a sterling job writing the lyrics, but you can't bate the whistling donkeys...... :)
Lyrics as he sings them. I was 18 when I came to town They called in the Summer of Love They were burning babies, burning flags And the Hawks against the Doves I took a job at the Steamin Way Down on Cauldram Street And I fell in love with a laundry girl that Was working next to me Brown hair zig-zag round her face And a look of half-surprise Like a fox caught in the headlights There was an animal in her eyes She said to me, O can't you see I'm not the factory kind And If you don't take me outta here I'll lose my miind She was a rare thing As Fine as a beeswing If I could hold her in my arms today I wouldn't want her any other way We busked around the market towns Fruit picking down in Kent we could tinker pots and pans And knives wherever we went We were camping down the Gower one time and The work was mighty good She wouldn't wait for the harvest I thought we should. I said to her we'll settle down Get a few acres dug With a fire burning in the hearth And babbies on the rug She said O man, you foolish man It surely sounds like hell You might be lord of half the world You'll not own me as well She was a rare thing As Fine as a beeswing So fine a breath of wind might blow her away She was a lost child She was running wild, she said As long as there's no price on love, I'll stay you wouldn't want me any other way We were drinking more in those days Our tempers reached a pitch Like a fool I let her run away When she took the rambling itch And the Last I heard she's livin' rough Back on the Derby beat With a bottle of White Horse in her pocket A wolfhound at her feet And they say she got married once To a man called Romany Brown But even the Gypsy caravan Was too much like settling down they say her rose is faded Rough weather and hard booze maybe that's the price you pay For the chains you refuse She was a rare thing As fine as a beeswing I miss her more than ever words could say If I could just taste All of her wildness now If I could hold her in my arms today I wouldn't want her any other way
“Maybe that’s the price you pay for the chains that you refuse” class line and a deep one Never herd of this song till this week. On the way home from work in Sydney and one of the lad put this on. Class song
l remember the Fruit picking in Maidstone , Kent , l lived there , all the Irish College. ☘️🇨🇮 Students would come to work for the Summer months, Apples, Hops, Pears, Plums, and Gooseberries, and Strawberries, we had it all , was known as the Garden of Kent. Love this song and it's Fabulous Singer, l only recently heard this, wonder why l never heard it before, All Great Talented Artists & backup Musicians, the Instruments are mighty fine, l could listen to it all day, Thank you This is what the World needs, good Happy Music so good for the Soul. 💚♥️
Not sure how, but got to this week without hearing this song. While Christy's version is perfection, there is something really special about this version. For anyone who has lost love, the lyrics are so poignant...
Wonderful. Honestly I hadn't heard this song until two days ago when I stumbled across this! I've went and listened to all sorts of versions, and this blows them all out of the water. Thank you for this it makes me smile
This one of The Whistin Donkey is my favourite I would listen to it all day and I never heard them live hope I will catch them in Galway next time my sons love them too,please lads let me know as I missed you in Tullamore last year.
Some voice ,,,,,some band ,,,,,,,,,the best thing since sliced bread ,,,,,,getting quite excited about their next output ,,,,,,,they are up there with the greats ,,,,
I was 18 when I came to town, they called it the summer of love They were burning babies burning flags, the hawks against the doves I took a job at the steaming, way down on Caltrim street And I fell in love with a laundry girl that was workin' next to me Brown hair zig zagged around her face and a look of half surprise Like a fox caught in the headlights, there was animal in her eyes She said to me, oh can't you see, I'm not the factory kind And if you don't take me out of here, I'll lose my mind She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing So fine a breath of wind might blow her away She was a lost child, she was runnin' wild She said so long as there's no price on love I'll stay You wouldn't want me any other way We busked around the market towns, fruit pickin', down in Kent We could tinker pots and pans and knives wherever we went And I said to her, we'll settle down and get a few acres dug A fire burning in the hearth and babies on the rug She said, oh man, you foolish man that surely sounds like hell You might be lord of half the world, you'll not own me as well She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing So fine a breath of wind might blow her away She was a lost child, she was runnin' wild She said so long as there's no price on love I'll stay You wouldn't want me any other way We were campin down the Gower one time when the work was mighty good She wouldn't wait for the harvest, I thought we should We were drinking more in those days, our tempers reached a pitch Like a fool I let her run away when she took the rambling itch And the last I heard she's living rough back in the Derby beat A bottle of White Horse in her pocket, a Wolfhound at her feet And they say that she got married once to a man called Romany Brown Even a gypsy caravan was too much like settlin' down They say her rose has faded, rough weather and hard booze Maybe that's the price you pay for the chains that you refuse She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing I miss her more than ever words can say If I could just taste all of her wildness now If I could hold her in my arms today I wouldn't want her any other way
This is the best version of this song 100 percent,everyone else slows it down too much and try to sing the whole thing with the same amount of effort,this guy let's it flow nicely and puts the right amount of effort in the prefect spots .
Yeah I like their version but has a lot going on the guy singing is very talented but I prefer this much simpler version a lot of galways street clubs videos has a lot going on too much for me
I totally agree, I heard this song sang in a local Pub a year or two ago. As I continued to serve the drinks a tear dripped on my lip and memories of days past flashes in front of me.. And now I 'm home ..Lets sing it again. ☘
This song lives rent free in my head
This is my and my dad's song,I'm am now 14, I've been singing this since I was 9 with him makes me tear up
Enjoy your memory's of your father. .this is my brothers song aswel he is in hospital now with dementia 🙏
It's a brilliant song very good band good man have a good night
I come to this live version a lot. Beautifully sung, he lets the words tell the story but his heart and soul are in the sorrow and regret but also a love that endures. It’s a rare song.
Best version by a country mile. Savage talent.
I've listened to many versions, enjoyed most of them but you are spot on, this is pure class.
Pixi Morgan's is better
It isn't a bad version but it isn't even close to being the best! Both the original by Richard Thompson and Mad Dog Mcrea are way better. Of the 2 I prefer the Mad Dog version.
Christymoores version is better imo. Still a oodles version
i cannot hear this song enough, his voice, the words, a stunning combination
I agree just amazing
This is the absolute best version of this song. No question.
This or Liam mcgrandles
Christy Moore.
Christy Moore’s is the best
Best version, no question.
Not better than Richard Thompsons its not!
No genre or any other music reaches deeper into soul than Irish music, it amplifies humanity and the melancholy is truly felt in every song.
I do tend to agree but this song is English
@@liamcampbell1611 you have to admit though, this is the best rendition, Richard Thompson did a sterling job writing the lyrics, but you can't bate the whistling donkeys...... :)
@@jordanlea1502 no arguments there, sir! By far the best cover...
It's called the "Irish" ballad for a reason.
@@AngloCelt88 it was written by Richard Thompson and he's very much English. Look him up.
Lyrics as he sings them.
I was 18 when I came to town
They called in the Summer of Love
They were burning babies, burning flags
And the Hawks against the Doves
I took a job at the Steamin
Way Down on Cauldram Street
And I fell in love with a laundry girl that
Was working next to me
Brown hair zig-zag round her face
And a look of half-surprise
Like a fox caught in the headlights
There was an animal in her eyes
She said to me, O can't you see
I'm not the factory kind
And If you don't take me outta here
I'll lose my miind
She was a rare thing
As Fine as a beeswing
If I could hold her in my arms today
I wouldn't want her any other way
We busked around the market towns
Fruit picking down in Kent
we could tinker pots and pans
And knives wherever we went
We were camping down the Gower one time and
The work was mighty good
She wouldn't wait for the harvest
I thought we should.
I said to her we'll settle down
Get a few acres dug
With a fire burning in the hearth
And babbies on the rug
She said O man, you foolish man
It surely sounds like hell
You might be lord of half the world
You'll not own me as well
She was a rare thing
As Fine as a beeswing
So fine a breath of wind might blow her away
She was a lost child
She was running wild, she said
As long as there's no price on love, I'll stay
you wouldn't want me any other way
We were drinking more in those days
Our tempers reached a pitch
Like a fool I let her run away
When she took the rambling itch
And the Last I heard she's livin' rough
Back on the Derby beat
With a bottle of White Horse in her pocket
A wolfhound at her feet
And they say she got married once
To a man called Romany Brown
But even the Gypsy caravan
Was too much like settling down
they say her rose is faded
Rough weather and hard booze
maybe that's the price you pay
For the chains you refuse
She was a rare thing
As fine as a beeswing
I miss her more than ever words could say
If I could just taste
All of her wildness now
If I could hold her in my arms today
I wouldn't want her any other way
What a tune .deffs me favorite.love it
“Maybe that’s the price you pay for the chains that you refuse” class line and a deep one
Never herd of this song till this week. On the way home from work in Sydney and one of the lad put this on. Class song
True.
On the the Irish boys
Yup ya boi ya
Try the original written and performed by Richard Thompson th-cam.com/video/sOtfp0HD5bs/w-d-xo.html
The irish travel far and wide and breed and bring tour children up with the irish traditional music they'll live in happy irish thoughtful ways
Beautifully done
l remember the Fruit picking in Maidstone , Kent , l lived there , all the Irish College. ☘️🇨🇮 Students would come to work for the Summer months, Apples, Hops, Pears, Plums, and Gooseberries, and Strawberries, we had it all , was known as the Garden of Kent.
Love this song and it's Fabulous Singer, l only recently heard this, wonder why l never heard it before, All Great Talented Artists & backup Musicians, the Instruments are mighty fine, l could listen to it all day, Thank you
This is what the World needs, good Happy Music so good for the Soul. 💚♥️
Love this song guys they play it alot over here in st.john's Newfoundland every Saturday and sunday morning.
Greetings from Wickford Ireland good music knows no borders
@@cormacbailey775 Wexford brother....
@@sherp2u1 Greetings brother hope the sun is up in the south east
What an awesome voice… as soon as the song finishes I’m off to look for more from these guys.
They've a fair bit. did you find more that you like ?
Absolutely brilliant song love it 😍🐸
One of the best songs ive heard in years ..............keep it up
That song takes you on a journey. Great story great song. Deep voice is excellent.
A beautiful rendition of a marvellous song
Beautiful version of this Richard Thompson song. Sang with feeling and expresses the sadness and regret in the story.
Absolutely amazing
My late friend Pixi Morgan did an amazing version of this song. I have a little cry every time I hear it.
Absolutely best version ever..cant stop listening to it either..unreal singer and unbelievable band
awwww, cmonn, have you heard Christy Moore's version? Just give it a shot - extremely beautiful!
Give Richard Thompson's' version a try as well. Both so beautiful.
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Richard Thompson wrote it
Ruairi Cunnanes is a brilliant version of the song. Be sure to give it a listen:
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Possibly the best version of this song. 👍💪
Whistling donkeys are on a different level👌
Oh I 00
You should hear the original by Richard Thompson
100%
What a tune, lyrics are so true
My dad loved this song, it breaks me listening to it.
Raise your kids on music like this ,they will be fine .
One of the truest comments you could read on TH-cam today,
Playing it to my 5 year old right now👌
Dont think so lad just turned them in to nutjobs😂
The kids better get used tae pints o Guinness , an ample supply of rum peppered with hints of port and the music will be just sublime
It's as simple as that. Never seen it put so simply ✌😅
This song is my most loved Irish song
Once one hears this, the tune is contagious.
Anyone 2020 banger of a tune 😎😎
Dixon chick
Good man wagon 😊
Not sure how, but got to this week without hearing this song. While Christy's version is perfection, there is something really special about this version. For anyone who has lost love, the lyrics are so poignant...
i no
How good is this
Ats a better word than good and tats it
Wonderful. Honestly I hadn't heard this song until two days ago when I stumbled across this! I've went and listened to all sorts of versions, and this blows them all out of the water. Thank you for this it makes me smile
Christy Moore's live version is excellent. Little slower but just as excellent as this one
@@otjbklyn both beautiful songs Christy's version is unreal as well 👌 listen to both them all the time
Actually Christy Moore’s version just a smidgen better
Absolutely Beautiful
Good tune for 2023
By's so glad you are keeping it alive amazing vocals .
Can't wait to see them in Derry again this year!! Unreal last time
This man is a very pure singer Great voice and very clear diction easy to listen to
Unreal boys, can't get enough of this wee number. Class.
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These guys are awesome no one has impressed me since I discovered Bruce Springsteen in my teens until I heard The Whistling Donkeys
Gosh darn amazing beautiful
This one of The Whistin Donkey is my favourite I would listen to it all day and I never heard them live hope I will catch them in Galway next time my sons love them too,please lads let me know as I missed you in Tullamore last year.
Can't wait to hear these guys 👏👏
Wonderful and unique voice. Great song! TY from NM
Brilliant,lovely song,great singer.
Fav tune.. Deffs.. love whistling donkeys
Beautiful!
Serious appreciation also needs to be given to the musicians .... beautiful
THATS IS THE BEST VERSION OF BEESWING I EVER HEARD. BRILLIANT.
I honestly can't stop listening to these guys beautiful
50/50 Christy Moore or these
We have this version in our wedding video and I love it, it goes really well
you must be as fine as a bee's wing.... ;)… and I'm sure he wouldn't want you any other way.... :P
@@ussgear Whah....?
What a beautiful voice man brilliant bro
Can't wait till tomorrow night to see these boys live in co leitrim should be a great night
I saw them in Newfoundland Canada
My God I am crying to this, what a singer and guitarist, just absolutely brilliant,
Some voice ,,,,,some band ,,,,,,,,,the best thing since sliced bread ,,,,,,getting quite excited about their next output ,,,,,,,they are up there with the greats ,,,,
Fantastic 👏 heard the whistling donkeys in carrick on Shannon last weekend. Amazing 👏
Love listening to these guys, such a beautiful song, well done!!
Beautiful.
Ya can't beat music like this.
Reminds me of young hearts risking their future, dice rolling. No one to know how time falls.
By far the best version of this song!, These lads are all from my home county, My parents live just Outside Omagh.
Exactly one third as good as Richard Thompson's version.
What a voice😮
I was 18 when I came to town, they called it the summer of love
They were burning babies burning flags, the hawks against the doves
I took a job at the steaming, way down on Caltrim street
And I fell in love with a laundry girl that was workin' next to me
Brown hair zig zagged around her face and a look of half surprise
Like a fox caught in the headlights, there was animal in her eyes
She said to me, oh can't you see, I'm not the factory kind
And if you don't take me out of here, I'll lose my mind
She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing
So fine a breath of wind might blow her away
She was a lost child, she was runnin' wild
She said so long as there's no price on love I'll stay
You wouldn't want me any other way
We busked around the market towns, fruit pickin', down in Kent
We could tinker pots and pans and knives wherever we went
And I said to her, we'll settle down and get a few acres dug
A fire burning in the hearth and babies on the rug
She said, oh man, you foolish man that surely sounds like hell
You might be lord of half the world, you'll not own me as well
She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing
So fine a breath of wind might blow her away
She was a lost child, she was runnin' wild
She said so long as there's no price on love I'll stay
You wouldn't want me any other way
We were campin down the Gower one time when the work was mighty good
She wouldn't wait for the harvest, I thought we should
We were drinking more in those days, our tempers reached a pitch
Like a fool I let her run away when she took the rambling itch
And the last I heard she's living rough back in the Derby beat
A bottle of White Horse in her pocket, a Wolfhound at her feet
And they say that she got married once to a man called Romany Brown
Even a gypsy caravan was too much like settlin' down
They say her rose has faded, rough weather and hard booze
Maybe that's the price you pay for the chains that you refuse
She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing
I miss her more than ever words can say
If I could just taste all of her wildness now
If I could hold her in my arms today
I wouldn't want her any other way
This is the best version of this song 100 percent,everyone else slows it down too much and try to sing the whole thing with the same amount of effort,this guy let's it flow nicely and puts the right amount of effort in the prefect spots .
Tried galway street bands version?
Yeah I like their version but has a lot going on the guy singing is very talented but I prefer this much simpler version a lot of galways street clubs videos has a lot going on too much for me
@@phoebeandkaylee7927 definitely ! Each occupy their own space I feel!
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I totally agree, I heard this song sang in a local Pub a year or two ago. As I continued to serve the drinks a tear dripped on my lip and memories of days past flashes in front of me.. And now I 'm home ..Lets sing it again. ☘
amazing stuff lads
Perhaps the most beautiful song I have heard in 70 years... She was a rare thing, fine as a beeswing.
All credit to Richard thomson, so underated as a lyricist. Mad dog McCrae do a great version of this beautiful song
Appreciate an older women appreciating a young Irish singer bless you 🙏 ❤
Also think it's the best compliment you can get, an older person saying you sound good. In irish music 🎶 it means you ate top class
Loved everything about the song.....almost meeting my wife
Absolute tune
Very very cool lads! Well sung! Well done👍👍❤❤
Beautiful song. Makes me cry x
I love these guys ❤️
Good man and woman brilliant artist and band ❤ Willie
Just listened to a few versions of this.... This one is by far the best, even better than Christy Moore and that kills me to say that! Great lads! 😀
Just what we thought
No way is that better then Christy Moore..
who's Christy? listen to the original version by Richard Thompson,, by far the best!!!!!
None of them can play like Richard Thompson.
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Get on dan mccabe his version is unreal
that is simply top drawer stuff... great great cover men!
Amazing job. Just wow
He can tell a story in a wonderfully tuneful manner....
Brilliant version.
My favourite version 😁
Listening to this in garden with fire lit lovely x
savage cant wait to see them live.
So true- wish I was in Ireland!
Can't turn it off, the best by far!!
Julian version of that song please ring and brilliant version of the song the missing gypsies
Love this
Seen yous playing in pulse Saturday night at the donegal rally 🍺🍺
paddy Finn was class👌🍷
Such a powerful voice. Class version
Great singer Lovely song
Love this song !!
Beautiful just beautiful
Always put this on when I'm on a long drive and I need to have a cry. Just helps me get rid of emotional baggage.
Brilliant.
I love these guys
I love all your songs
Never heard that before ,brilliant 👍
Beautiful
Beautifully sang
I love this song 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️
Good singing there and great video where would we be without a woman-stephen
I know I've commented on this b4, but its just a work of art 👏👏👏🇮🇪🍀
And you will again Johnny. These guys are phenomenal.
These guys are great live!....Abbey Hotel Donegal
Love this song
Very very good 👌👌👌