Wow, this wasn't just a tv studio with actors. These people are actually sauced, actually signing along with all their heart, genuinely having a good time. This is just TV gold right here...
Man, it's amazing what a song can do. I grew up around my Grandpa and he would do the exact same. Born in 1934, every time one of the grandkids would go to bed, he would always sing the chorus "Goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams." Brings back such good memories from a simpler time.
saw Eric Clapton last night and he did this and my dad started to cry because my grandfather ....born in 1931 used to sing this to my dad, uncles and ant when they'd go to bed thank music is the other great equalizer
Amazing to see a global superstar playing at such a small gig. I don't know the story behind this video tape but it's a collectors item featuring Eric Clapton along with Chas and Dave. 🎸🇮🇪❤🎼👍Gerry Farry.
I think it was The Weavers who had a big folk "hit" on this in the late 50's ,we all loved the song and used to sing it all the time never knowing at the time that it was written by the legendary "Leadbelly" the great blues player. Every time I hear it,I am shattered by the powerful sadness contained in the lyrics.Eric Clapton's group do a great job on this old and beloved evergreen.
It's great to hear a young person appreciating good music. I'm sure your grandma loved this song lots. And when you see her again you can even have an old dance to it! All the very best.
Little Richard also does a very good job of it..the one I grew up listeneing to with my parents and grandparents.You should never feel like an outcast for listening to what makes your heart and soul feel the best.The songs you are listening too have lasted all these years ,the music most of the kids play today will be forgotten about by the end of the month when the next new big thing pops up.You have a lot of style kid.
man played heavy rock and it is so gentle with simple guitar work with more melody. Great man and highly accomodative. Thanks EC and if any body has EC's e mail i want to appreciate him.
The song will always have a special place in my heart, because when I was little and dad was teaching me to play guitar he would sing this for me. Thank you for posting!
When I was little. My Grandma would always tell me "Goodnight Irene". I never understood why because my first or middle name wasnt Irene. I figured it was in reference to a song or something. i just looked it up and found this song. she was born in 1935. There are so many different versions of this song. I dont know which one she liked best. I like So saying Good night Irene to me was like an extra I love you. Im now 15. SHe died when i was 12. R.I.P Grandma. i Love you.
My mums name is Irene and her mum my gran passed away a few days ago. And she was staying in my grans house on christmas day. My grans funeral was on christmas eve and the song that was played at her funeral was Lenny Peters welcome home. On christmas night my mum was watching Chas and Dave on the tv and Welcome home came on and then goodnight Irene which my gran used to play to my mum on the piano.
Eric is fantastic magic guitarist. I know him at my teenage time, I like eric songs style the most at 80'. Well that's no doubt I'll follow him in coming futue.
@javaman64 The Singer is David Victor Peacock (Dave)...the dude on the piano is Charles (Chas) Hodges...together they are Chas and Dave, a dodgy folk/rock duo from the East end of London....
I generally don't care much for Mr. Clapton, but this is one of the best renditions of 'Irene' ever. I especially love the audience. I wish I had been there.
Songtext to Goodnight Irene : [Chorus:] Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene. I'll see you in my dreams. Last Saturday night I got married. Me and my wife settled down. Now, me and my wife are parted. Gonna take a little stroll downtown. [Chorus] Yeah, sometimes I live in the country And sometimes I live in town. Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion I'm gonna jump in the river and drown. [Chorus] Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'. Stop staying out late at night. Go home to your wife and family. Stay there by the fireside, bright. [Chorus] Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene. I'll see you in my dreams.
Thanks! it is very special.I I dont listen to it too often because I still miss my grandma.( i just turned 16) Im a huge fan of british music so yeah. This how I found this version:) I hate my generations music because its so dumb.I hate being an outcast in some sort because of my music but Oh well. I will continue to remember my grandma and will hopefully see her again soon.:)
This was shown again on UK television last Christmas. I don't know where The Royal Club was - it wasn't there when I lived in Guildford for the first 20 years of my life!
My boss old dad brought me here! Telling me do you know there is a song Good Night Irene, (which is my Name is Irene ) and I said Im gonna check it! So there it is! Lol
Came here while looking for Keith Richards' version from his new album. Found this instead. Took me straight back to the 1960s, some crowded smokey London pub somewhere in the suburbs; everybody sitting round a big table singing this - and many other - songs and not a dry eye in the house by the end. Everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, seemed to know all the words to all the old songs. Do people still do this in England? Or is everyone too sophisticated now for a good old pub sing-song?
Great tune. Heard it by the Weavers when I was a kid maybe 60 years ago. The folks on the dancefloor in this video are really grinding it out. Must be about closing time when "the girls all get prettier".
Nice rendition of a classic..chill. I love how everyone is smiling and dancing to this song because the actual song itself is about suicidal fantasies and destructive relationships...the fact that this is being sung at a Christmas party bringing the whole family together is insane LOL!
@mdcrighton the second guitarist is Albert Lee ~ a totally awesome and underrated guitarist that can hold his own with Eric Clapton any day. Not sure who the singer is with Clapton though.
Wow, this wasn't just a tv studio with actors. These people are actually sauced, actually signing along with all their heart, genuinely having a good time. This is just TV gold right here...
Man, it's amazing what a song can do. I grew up around my Grandpa and he would do the exact same. Born in 1934, every time one of the grandkids would go to bed, he would always sing the chorus "Goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams." Brings back such good memories from a simpler time.
saw Eric Clapton last night and he did this and my dad started to cry because my grandfather ....born in 1931 used to sing this to my dad, uncles and ant when they'd go to bed thank music is the other great equalizer
Exactly 30 years ago from today! 22 December 1982. Real music never become old.
Amazing to see a global superstar playing at such a small gig. I don't know the story behind this video tape but it's a collectors item featuring Eric Clapton along with Chas and Dave. 🎸🇮🇪❤🎼👍Gerry Farry.
My grandfather saw Leadbelly in concert; I saw Clapton with my dad. Awesome.
I think it was The Weavers who had a big folk "hit" on this in the late 50's ,we all loved the song and used to sing it all the time never knowing at the time that it was written by the legendary "Leadbelly" the great blues player. Every time I hear it,I am shattered by the powerful sadness contained in the lyrics.Eric Clapton's group do a great job on this old and beloved evergreen.
Greetings from old West-Berlin. This song, I love it.
Beautifully rendered by one of the greatest singers, Eric Claption. Love it.
my late mum's name is irene, we play this song on her funeral day..i miss her badly
So nice to see folks dancing and singing along!
It's great to hear a young person appreciating good music. I'm sure your grandma loved this song lots. And when you see her again you can even have an old dance to it! All the very best.
Most of the audience weren't even born when this song came out. It says a lot for music from "The Good OL' Days" AH Those Were The Days.
My father and I used to play and sing this song together when he was teaching me to play guitar and sing almost sixty years ago.
Love you Eric! Beautiful rendition of Lead Belly
Little Richard also does a very good job of it..the one I grew up listeneing to with my parents and grandparents.You should never feel like an outcast for listening to what makes your heart and soul feel the best.The songs you are listening too have lasted all these years ,the music most of the kids play today will be forgotten about by the end of the month when the next new big thing pops up.You have a lot of style kid.
One of my favorites of all time ...LOVE it.
A beautiful waltz-country ballad, it reminds us all of good times. It is sadly unreleased.
Claptons voice is just so soulful... he can make anything sound awesome
Nice Song and fine played. Fantastic!!
Maybe enough shares of this lovely song will bring the name back to popularity!
A wonderful song a wonderful version ____ wish I was there
My mom used to sing this to me, when I was a baby 😢♥️♥️♥️😄
My grandparents used to sing this to me when I went for a visit in the summertime.
ma chanson préféree!!! merci!! cest mon prenom!!
I love that mood.
man played heavy rock and it is so gentle with simple guitar work with more melody. Great man and highly accomodative. Thanks EC and if any body has EC's e mail i want to appreciate him.
The song will always have a special place in my heart, because when I was little and dad was teaching me to play guitar he would sing this for me. Thank you for posting!
When I was little. My Grandma would always tell me "Goodnight Irene". I never understood why because my first or middle name wasnt Irene. I figured it was in reference to a song or something. i just looked it up and found this song. she was born in 1935. There are so many different versions of this song. I dont know which one she liked best. I like So saying Good night Irene to me was like an extra I love you. Im now 15. SHe died when i was 12. R.I.P Grandma. i Love you.
the whole atmosphere of this video is incredibly awesome
Wow,what an old song--- used to sing it as a child--- L❤️VE this song
My mums name is Irene and her mum my gran passed away a few days ago. And she was staying in my grans house on christmas day. My grans funeral was on christmas eve and the song that was played at her funeral was Lenny Peters welcome home. On christmas night my mum was watching Chas and Dave on the tv and Welcome home came on and then goodnight Irene which my gran used to play to my mum on the piano.
+Alli newman May the Good Lord Bless You !!!!
What an atmosphere !
Lovely rendition. Thank you.
irene is so special song,it has all what a track need .beautifull.
love this! great version!
Eric is fantastic magic guitarist.
I know him at my teenage time, I like eric songs style the most at 80'. Well that's no doubt I'll follow him in coming futue.
chas and dave bloody brilliant !! Eric and Albert Lee havin great craic there with the boys1
In this great song don't forget Albert Lee (guitar). Thanks from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
love listening to this...it's a dying name..but I think it's rather beautiful.
Irene
Irene Haas It is dying but I like my name too. ;) Irene Hayes-Norris
everyone looks like they're having a blast!!! How I so wish I was there!:(
What a sweet voice. Going to the River breaks my heart. Bless all on the east coast and wherever. And Kiss Off Irene
Why has nobody mentioned the great Albert Lee on the guitar. Wow that was an awesome version.
One of the most sweetest & endearing songs ever written.
@javaman64 The Singer is David Victor Peacock (Dave)...the dude on the piano is Charles (Chas) Hodges...together they are Chas and Dave, a dodgy folk/rock duo from the East end of London....
I generally don't care much for Mr. Clapton, but this is one of the best renditions of 'Irene' ever. I especially love the audience. I wish I had been there.
many thanks dear 'vortex' for this old wonderful song
Great version!
Beautiful.
should have stayed as a trio chas dave n eric it would have gone places.
LOVE this. 💖.
My Moms name was Irene,and She Loved this Song! Now to Here Clapton do it! Just Blows Me Away!
saw them do this at the end of a fundraiser in Cranleigh village hall around the same time...the whole place was singing there heads off !
'Tis the road back to simpler times, long gone....
Ditto
This song is for my dear Mom! Her name is Irene!!
I'm going to heaven.
Blue eyes cryling in the rain
My great-gramma Irene, sang this all the time!
Beautifull music!
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the great Albert Lee on guitar & vocals too...
Songtext to Goodnight Irene :
[Chorus:]
Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Last Saturday night I got married.
Me and my wife settled down.
Now, me and my wife are parted.
Gonna take a little stroll downtown.
[Chorus]
Yeah, sometimes I live in the country
And sometimes I live in town.
Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion
I'm gonna jump in the river and drown.
[Chorus]
Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'.
Stop staying out late at night.
Go home to your wife and family.
Stay there by the fireside, bright.
[Chorus]
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
A leadbelly cover but Eric Clapton’s is a champ forever
Yes, Hurricane Irene brought me here as well. THis Clapton is not the one I've admired of late.
We should always go where Leadbelly leads us :) This is an amazing performance . Thanks for posting 1016vortex
ah a good old pub gig with a singing atmosphere, couples on the dance floor those days are all gone now unfortunately
This is great stuff.
beautifull song! i like this is my name thank you eric clapton..
Older video with Eric Clapton, very country. I like this, Jamie Goldsman
música maravilhosa, melodia perfeita, e claro, Eric Clapton sempre genial...
Albert Lee on rhythm guitar? Unbelievable!
Big Brian
my-sister-irene-died-recently'we-all-miss-her-dearly-thanks-eric-very-moving
Great performance...
Thanks for the recc. The top version version
That looks like my kind of night.
I avoided this one because I thought I would not like the version, but man its good!
Clapton doing Leadbelly? My life is complete, THANK YOU for sharing :)
This is why George let Eric's guitar 'gently weep.' Eric's solo...captured the pathos of Leadbelly.
Thanks! it is very special.I I dont listen to it too often because I still miss my grandma.( i just turned 16) Im a huge fan of british music so yeah. This how I found this version:) I hate my generations music because its so dumb.I hate being an outcast in some sort because of my music but Oh well. I will continue to remember my grandma and will hopefully see her again soon.:)
AWESOME
This was shown again on UK television last Christmas. I don't know where The Royal Club was - it wasn't there when I lived in Guildford for the first 20 years of my life!
Awesome is this perfect.
My boss old dad brought me here! Telling me do you know there is a song Good Night Irene, (which is my Name is Irene ) and I said Im gonna check it! So there it is! Lol
For all Bristol Rovers fans!
Came here while looking for Keith Richards' version from his new album. Found this instead. Took me straight back to the 1960s, some crowded smokey London pub somewhere in the suburbs; everybody sitting round a big table singing this - and many other - songs and not a dry eye in the house by the end. Everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, seemed to know all the words to all the old songs.
Do people still do this in England? Or is everyone too sophisticated now for a good old pub sing-song?
Yes we still do it Thank Frank from York uk
Nice classical, thanks for uploading.
Proves he can put his hand to anything
Great song to have during the annual raffle!
And Benny Hill as a special guest star... :) Greetings from Macedonia!
Fantastic song.
this is when everyone would have a sing down the pub....I miss this
Pete Seeger brought me here. Where would we be without music?
Clapton classic
Fantastic
Long Live Ledbelly!
The Best
Why do they put so many nice things on TV during Chistmas Time when so few watch!!!!!!
I wish I were one of them dancing and singing along with the others.
Pete Seeger brought me here, Rest in peace Pete.
-IrenA (play this for me in heaven Pete, add the "A", if you don't mind!
Great tune. Heard it by the Weavers when I was a kid maybe 60 years ago.
The folks on the dancefloor in this video are really grinding it out. Must be about closing time when "the girls all get prettier".
Nice rendition of a classic..chill. I love how everyone is smiling and dancing to this song because the actual song itself is about suicidal fantasies and destructive relationships...the fact that this is being sung at a Christmas party bringing the whole family together is insane LOL!
Soulful!
Thank you bioshock for introducing me to a "new" drinking song! Lol
@mdcrighton the second guitarist is Albert Lee ~ a totally awesome and underrated guitarist that can hold his own with Eric Clapton any day. Not sure who the singer is with Clapton though.