I'm late to so many fine gatherings - just met Thom Moore this very morning, on a mental stroll that began with Patrick Kavanagh and 'Raglan Road' - I haven't a drop of Celtic blood, as far as I know; but this very Irish song by my American musical brother is of a piece with the deeply stirring sense of grace, beauty, truth, and longing that the poetry, music, languages, souls of Celtic 'thin places'. So glad to see the fountainhead of this wonderful song - he sings as beautifully as he wrote. Thanks be!
I used to hear Thom when he played with his band "Train to Sligo" on Friday nights at the Loch Ness Monster pub in Pasadena CA. The band at the time--early-mid 80's-- also consisted of Janie Crebs, Gerry O'Beirne, Jerry McMillan, and Judy..(?). Forgive me if I've misspelled any names. I always thought that Thom was one of the most talented singer/songwriters--truly one of the greats! Thank you Thom--your music always will mean a lot to me!
Judy Gameral. Also Paulette Gershen. Janie Cribbs sings in Washington these days. My wife and I were regulars at the Loch Ness Monster back in the day.
Hi Ross..Thom was my all time favourite and I loved his stuff from way back in Pumpkinhead and Midnight Well..the last time I saw him was a gig in the Cobblestone pub in Dublin..still miss the great man..Noel
a beautiful rendition if these words were written in England it would be seen as a piece of lyrical poetry .Because it was written in Ireland it is relegated to a folk song status This band does it beautifully kia kaha ,(maori for keep strong )
Is cuimin liom iad (Pumkinhead) ag ceoladh i Donohues (1976 sílim) agus do cheol Thom an bun-leagan rúisise den amhrán 'Those were the Days' agus anois agus mé ag léamh an obit san IT tuigim go raibh greim maith aige ar an teanga sin. Agus an ceann seo Cavan Girl tá sé togha. Gura maith agat as a thug tú dúinn agus suaimhneas síoraí ort a dhuine uasail!
I love this song. What a talented man and beautiful guitar player and singer.
One of the most underrated singer / songwriter of our time RIP Tom
I'm late to so many fine gatherings - just met Thom Moore this very morning, on a mental stroll that began with Patrick Kavanagh and 'Raglan Road' - I haven't a drop of Celtic blood, as far as I know; but this very Irish song by my American musical brother is of a piece with the deeply stirring sense of grace, beauty, truth, and longing that the poetry, music, languages, souls of Celtic 'thin places'. So glad to see the fountainhead of this wonderful song - he sings as beautifully as he wrote. Thanks be!
🇮🇪☘I'm a Co Cavan Lady & very proud of my homeland. Beautiful song 👍👍🇮🇪☘💚
R.I.P Thom Moore, this is only one part of your legacy, I remember when this song won the Cavan song contest. beautiful, thanks
Such a talent and such an interesting man . A Californian who just got us Irish.I’m glad I knew him
I loved Midnight Well (Thom wrote all the songs). I’m so glad he continued making beautiful music
One of my Favourite songs of all time. Thom never got the credit for his brilliant songwriting.
One of the most beautiful Irish songs ever. The maternal side of my family is from Cavan: Curran, McGourty, Erskine.
I used to hear Thom when he played with his band "Train to Sligo" on Friday nights at the Loch Ness Monster pub in Pasadena CA. The band at the time--early-mid 80's-- also consisted of Janie Crebs, Gerry O'Beirne, Jerry McMillan, and Judy..(?). Forgive me if I've misspelled any names. I always thought that Thom was one of the most talented singer/songwriters--truly one of the greats!
Thank you Thom--your music always will mean a lot to me!
Judy Gameral. Also Paulette Gershen. Janie Cribbs sings in Washington these days. My wife and I were regulars at the Loch Ness Monster back in the day.
RIP Thom many great memories
Thank you for this. Thom is my uncle, and this song is a cherished childhood memory. I’ve been hoping to find it on TH-cam for years now.
Hi Ross..Thom was my all time favourite and I loved his stuff from way back in Pumpkinhead and Midnight Well..the last time I saw him was a gig in the Cobblestone pub in Dublin..still miss the great man..Noel
My last memory of seeing Tom playing live was The Cherrytree pub Walkinstown Dublin over 15 years ago I reckon great memory
Tom was a legend and his songs will last forever...
Beautifull song,
I have a 2nd Great Grandfather named Thomas Moore, he's from Kingscourt in Cavan Ireland. So finding this is pretty cool!
What a lovely voice saw him play live in Dundalk back in the 70s rip what a great talent
Thanks for the songs Tom, they will live on forever
beautiful!
one of the greats
Didn't know this existed. The definitive version, thanks for uploading
great song , cannot get it out of my mind
Thanks for this beautiful song Thom, and all the other songs you wrote. They will live on forever. God Bless and keep you
a beautiful song maybe of a time long past,walking to meet his girl, no mobile phones or facebook just real presence.
R.I.P. Thom Moore 18th March 2018
Rip Thom moore you loved Sligo And we loved you
Gorgeous
Rest in peace Thom Moore
Thank you for this, I'd never seen it.
Thanks for this
RIP Thom Moore. Ceoltóir den scoth.
a beautiful rendition if these words were written in England it would be seen as a piece of lyrical poetry .Because it was written in Ireland it is relegated to a folk song status This band does it beautifully kia kaha ,(maori for keep strong )
Thom was a gentleman and I don't say that lightly
Lovely version of this. Garvan Gallagher playing bass? Sandi Miller on guitar?
Is cuimin liom iad (Pumkinhead) ag ceoladh i Donohues (1976 sílim) agus do cheol Thom an bun-leagan rúisise den amhrán 'Those were the Days' agus anois agus mé ag léamh an obit san IT tuigim go raibh greim maith aige ar an teanga sin. Agus an ceann seo Cavan Girl tá sé togha. Gura maith agat as a thug tú dúinn agus suaimhneas síoraí ort a dhuine uasail!