Cannot believe Luke Kelly is being viewed outside of Ireland. He's one of the greatest singing talents of all time. Thank you for spreading his brilliance. I believe the child here has "downs" in the 1960s / 1970s and the guilt parents felt. Thank God its changed nie
Beautiful song written by Phil Coulter who had a child with down syndrome who died aged 4 and wrote this during his grief. Luke Kelly is an astounding vocalist and this version with just a few guys hanging out in a pub is gorgeously sad.
LUKE KELLY WAS A WONDERFUL DUBLIN. EIRE, BORN VOCALIST, R.I.P. HE SINGS A SONG WRITTEN BY PHIL COULTER, ALSO A WELL KNOWN, PIANIST & SONGWRITING TALENT, ON HIS OWN FROM CO DERRY. IRELAND. WRITTEN FOR HIS CHILD WHO DIED AT 4-YRS OLD. BEAUTIFUL RENDITION FOR ANY PARENT TO LISTEN TO. THIS SONG. WILL BE AROUND FOREVER.❤
Our beautiful Sinéad O'Connor also did a rendition of this song, so tragic considering how her precious son died in recent years RIP😢 Phil Coulter also wrote, the iconic The Town I Loved So Well, about the troubles/war in Ireland, how the Brits tried to destroy our beautiful Derry City. Poor Phil, also lost his brother & sister in separate drownings. He's an amazing man.
Ah god, me heart. I’m Irish myself but never really listened to this song. I have a daughter myself with special needs, a lot of the words we don’t say out loud.
Luke Kelly is an Irish legend, not just for this song. We grew up knowing to respect those with disabilities & help them. We find it harder to understand those who dont..
I'm Irish and not all Irish people respected those with disabilities. I think there is a lot more understanding now but back then there were definitely idiots who verbally abused those with special needs.
Reminds me of my beloved child he couldn't walk or talk but he understood everything people said and tears would come when people made comments sadly his gone to god we see him again I want to see his beautiful face again
Long time sub here and an irishman. Wonderful to see you're reaction to one of our most beloved singers. Luke Kelly's voice is one of a kind. My all time favourite aomg by Him and his band the Dubliners, is called "The aul triangle". Its sung in an accapella style. And I do find myself becoming a stereotypical irish man when iv had a few pints and I start to sing it outloud
The song was written by Phil Coulter rt his son with Down Syndrome. So sweet and heartbreaking. Keep in mind....the error this was written late 1970s?? Society was not as kind or accepting as they are today!! We have come a long way. Love Luke Kelly!!
Great choice for a reaction! Luke Kelly was a genius at his craft. His version of Raglan Road is one of my all time favourite songs. There's also The Town I Loved So Well.
Raglan Road is Luke at his undeniable best!! I know we all have a favourite “Hand me down my Bible” and “Wild Rover” are my top 2, but Luke’s songs can touch every part of your soul!! All the Dubliners are dearly missed 💚🤍🧡
I am from Ireland. My brother had Downs Syndrome. I loved him dearly. He was put away in a Christian Brothers home for people like him. When he was home on "short" holidays, the door bell might ring and I would have to hide him in the bedroom. For the life of me as a young child I couldn't make out why. In those days it was a "Shame" on the family to have a child like this. When my parents passed I could finally go visit and take him out and show him off. Nobody stared at him. Times were changing and I think they are still changing for the better. I see people out with kids with all types of disabilities and I usually make a point of saying hello to them. I see mothers and fathers proudly show them off and looking after some of them is quite a job, so it must be great for them to take their kids/adults out for a break and have a coffee and have friends join them. They guy that wrote this song had a child with a disability - I'm not sure what. A beautiful man and gifted singer songwriter and performer.
Such a beautiful classic Irish ballad being sang by one of Ireland’s greatest artists. I love seeing the reaction on your face when you tapped into the song’s message. Your face kinda lit up after the first verse. You said you live with a condition that makes communicating with other people a struggle. Talking into a camera in an empty room is easy but posting it online so the whole world can see you is one of the bravest things anyone can do. You sir are stronger and braver than most people. You have thousands of followers on TH-cam and you express yourself in an open and honest way.
Very moving song that Luke begged from Phil Coulter. Luke was so moved by this song that he insisted Phil would allow him to sing it. Back in the day children with special needs were called simple. This song brings many people to tears. Phil also lost his sister who tried to help one of her patients who suffered depression and left her daughters 12 th birthday to help him. He took her to her death with him when he took his life in the River Swilly, Sinead O Connor sang a song called “Shores of the Swilly” about this incident written by Phil another moving piece and worth a listen. He also lost his brother who drowned in the same place. Luke was a beautiful singer and also sang another one of Phil songs The Town I Loved so Well, which is a masterpiece.
You are wrong about that. Originally Phil Coulter didn't intend for anybody to record the song, and Luke had to ask several times before Coulter would give in and let it happen. If you don't believe me search on TH-cam "Luke Kelly talking about Scorn Not His Simplicity" and it will take you to an old black and white interview with Luke explaining how he heard the song for the first time and how he had to really persuade Phil to let him record it.
Thank you for bringing back a memory albeit a painful one. I knew this song when I was a child - we used to have cassette tapes of the Dubliners of which Luke Kelly was a member and he used to sing that song. When I was older I had forgotten about the song but I did have a disabled child. Driving through east Cork one day with my wife and family it came on the radio and I turned it up - well we both were crying at the end - I didn't play it since and skipped through the song itself when you played it here. My son passed away at 15 - I didn't know that Phil Coulter had a Trisomy 21 child and that he wrote this song when his child died - thanks. “The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.”
Luke Kelly was a phenomenal artist, he sang from the heart. He loved this song so much that apparently, he refused to sing it at big or rowdy venues & would only sing it at small gatherings where the audience would listen to the words & give it the respect it deserved. Thank you for sharing it.
The happiness i see in a child with downsyndrome eyes and non judgmental sometimes i say to my self they could teach us a lesson,, about being happy or our own struggle to be happy carefree and open to love and joy in small things , this song is so emotional and i think of theses things when i hear it a Beautiful song about beautiful people .
I am an Aspie and yet I lived in a town where there was a "mental institution" when I was growing up. I saw very severe cases as my church would go hold services every month. I am also much more of a social recluse though I did manage to run a business for decades, for a couple. I was never academically inclined but was great with words (as you are) until I had a minor surgery and the drugs they used to put me to sleep wiped out the bulk of my words. 16 years later and I am still fighting to recover them. I love my Scottish/Irish heritage and love hearing the singing of my people.
I do say both Luke Kelly and Jim MCcann have the same hairstyle like Tom Baker who played the 4th incarnation of Dr Who, in the mid 70s to early 80s Tom had brown hair like Jim MCcann and also that hairstyle was common in the 70s.
God Bless you Luke. I got to sing with you in the Embamkment in Tallagh in Dublin. A privilege Sir. This is my home song, the song that I am known for singing in my family. Now times are fading and I am so happy to see you and Ronnie and Jim and Barny and John and Ciarán and Eamon are remembered. I know many others joined the Dubliners in time like Jim McCann and Paddy Reilly and more. Thanks guys for memories. Micheál.
I have ASD but have learned through life to wear a mask for social situations. My son ha ASD and I see so much of him in me at every year of his life that I remember from mine. This song was written by Phil Coulter about his son with downes syndrome who died very young. But I like you can feel it’s relevance with me and my own son. Luke conveys it so well. He asked Phil for the song when he heard him sing it.
One of the saddest songs of all time is Jim McCann - Grace. It's about an Irishman who was sentenced to death for being a patriot and fighting for our freedom from the British rule. He was allowed to get married hours before he was killed but he was only allowed spend 15mins with Grace supervised.
Jim McCann was another wonderful balladeer , I also love his rendition of “ meet me at the pillar ‘ it’s absolutely beautiful also . I love Rod Steward But his version of Grace did absolutely nothing for me , but great that he did a cover of it .
@@saorbhreatachocroimin8193 Couldn’t agree more , Have to say we’ve been blessed in Ireland 🇮🇪 with some fantastic singer / songwriters esp for such a tiny nation , so proud of all of them …
@@lydialily846 I was about 8 and was dragged along to a ballad session in the Westlodge hotel with my parents in 1988 or so, Jim McCann bought me a bottle of coke at the bar, he was such a genuinely warm fella. It’s only now I know I was in the presence of someone really special. I was 4 years of age in Jimmy Crowley’s listening to Luke Kelly performing with the Dubliners (it must have been just before he died) but that’s a different story! I shouldn’t have been at either by right but now at age 43, they are very special memories to me
Thank you for the intelligent respectful and sensitive reaction to this performance and Not talking over the violin solo which is such a part of this. The singer Luke Kelly was the lead singer with the Dubliners and like Sinead O Connor he was a "Belle Canto" singer who LIVED each song they performed.
Mr Balan I do not know how I missed this one...I have tears in my throat not my eyes from this song....Luke's Voce can transport you to emotions you did not know or were scared to know...Luke with his red fro always reminded me of Jimmy Hendrix...Phil Coulter the writer has also such talent ....Thanking you..mile buiochas 🇮🇪
Hi I'm a long time subscriber and this was a great reaction ..., The song .. RAGLAN ROAD is an iconic Irish song sung by Luke Kelly and written by Patrick kavanagh .Luke was an incredible talent and had a legendary voice , rip .I
OOF!, since you're touching on the Irish musical world there is a lot to take in from it. And just sticking to Dubliners to begin with will get yo tons of moments of joy and wonder. Especially if you study all their history, Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna and John Sheahan* (the only living original "Dubliners") Who are from my understanding regarded as national treasures of Ireland. I've listened to them for years and years and I will never get enough! :)
I’m seen a lot these type videos of people outside of Ireland appreciating our best of the best singing songs,it’s brillant and lovely to see reactions of non Irish listening to Irish old school legends 💚🇮🇪💚
This is the first of your videos that I have watched and what a joy to see my fellow countryman Luke Kelly and to see your reaction. The most important thing I got from this video is that YOU are a good man. It is evident from the start. Keep up the good work and if "being different" is being like you then what a blessing.
I absolutely love this song, it brings a tear to my eye every time. I love the Dubliners and Luke Kelly, love his versions of "Song for Ireland" and "Raglan Road". Luke Kelly is a national treasure, long gone but never forgotten.
Please review “The town that I loved so well”. by Phil Coulter -same writer that wrote “scorn not his simplicity.” Another gem if you know the history of the troubles in Ireland and beautiful even if you don’t.
love listening to your relaxed insightful reactions. you're always the coolest person in the room when I'm listening to your reactions. keep up the good work. Great song listening to it all my life.
unbelivable , im so proud to be irish when i hear our own and their celtic music .ireland has this music at evey corner you turn along with the friendly welcome all irish have , god bless x
Phil Coulter who wrote this song is a good family friend. This is my dads favourite song and he remembers knowing Phils son. Amazing song and amazing writing from Phil as per usual. And of course amazing performance from the legendary Luke Kelly.
Loved your take on this special song. Much respect for your insight and sharing. From an Irishman who lost a special sister, growing up in Ireland this song was special to us all and taught much of the nation as a whole...empathy ❤
You should also try Raglan Road. It was written by an Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh and he personally gave it to Luke Kelly to sing. It's a lyrically stunning love song.
This song brings me to tears,all that potential gone with the child who should have had the chance to live a life like the rest of us. All the WHAT IFs his parents wondered about, she blaming herself ,for having done something during the pregnancy to cause his Down Syndrome. So hard to lose a child,and this song is their Heart Break for everyone to hear.😢
It's more important than ever to show love and understanding to people with special needs. I knew this singer well from attending a lot of concerts with the Dubliners. He really sang from the heart, for Phil young son.
Coulter said he would never allow anyone else to sing that song because Kelly sang it so beautifully. It Used to be my party piece until I had a child with ASD, I can't even listen to it now
the town i loved so well by the same writter and the same singer my friend . this and the song here might be the 2 of greatest songs in irish music EVER .
Thank you for airing this, it’s a song I played many times in my youth as I have a brother with Downs Syndrome and always felt a connection with the song. I think it was recorded in the Embankment pub up the Dublin mountains, with the Dubliners(band) having a few pints and being interviewed about their music and lives at the time. Luke Kelly sadly left us some years ago at a young(ish) age, but he is revered here in Ireland and rightly so. Phil Coulter is a phenomenal song writer, I believe he wrote ‘My Boy’ recorded and sung by none other than the King himself Elvis, which he held close to his heart, one of his better later recordings. Lovely to see this rendition of the song be acknowledged by your good self, thank you again.
Love the reaction brother! Luke is incredible..great song choice..luke and the dubliners are amazing and have so many great songs just like this one and every song tells a different story.
I'll never forget Luke Kelly singing the night visiting song on the late late show, my mother was crying as he was seriously ill at the time and it was his last performance a legend he was
Cannot believe Luke Kelly is being viewed outside of Ireland. He's one of the greatest singing talents of all time. Thank you for spreading his brilliance. I believe the child here has "downs" in the 1960s / 1970s and the guilt parents felt. Thank God its changed nie
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Actually it was written by Phil Coulter as a tribute to his own child who had Downs Syndrome. 💚
💯 sickens me the little yokes that keep vandalising his statue in dublin no respect for one of our greatest
Beautiful song written by Phil Coulter who had a child with down syndrome who died aged 4 and wrote this during his grief. Luke Kelly is an astounding vocalist and this version with just a few guys hanging out in a pub is gorgeously sad.
LUKE KELLY WAS A WONDERFUL DUBLIN. EIRE, BORN VOCALIST, R.I.P. HE SINGS A SONG WRITTEN BY PHIL COULTER, ALSO A WELL KNOWN, PIANIST & SONGWRITING TALENT, ON HIS OWN FROM CO DERRY. IRELAND. WRITTEN FOR HIS CHILD WHO DIED AT 4-YRS OLD.
BEAUTIFUL RENDITION
FOR ANY PARENT TO LISTEN TO.
THIS SONG. WILL BE AROUND FOREVER.❤
Beautiful commentary. So on point . Thank you❤
Pretty sure that is the same one on this video
Our beautiful Sinéad O'Connor also did a rendition of this song, so tragic considering how her precious son died in recent years RIP😢
Phil Coulter also wrote, the iconic The Town I Loved So Well, about the troubles/war in Ireland, how the Brits tried to destroy our beautiful Derry City. Poor Phil, also lost his brother & sister in separate drownings. He's an amazing man.
couldn't say it better myself
Luke Kelly amazing voice!!! Patriot
This is probably the best irish song you are likely to ever hear my friend
As an Irish woman no it is absolutely not🙄
Ah god, me heart. I’m Irish myself but never really listened to this song.
I have a daughter myself with special needs, a lot of the words we don’t say out loud.
Luke Kelly is an Irish legend, not just for this song. We grew up knowing to respect those with disabilities & help them. We find it harder to understand those who dont..
I'm Irish and not all Irish people respected those with disabilities. I think there is a lot more understanding now but back then there were definitely idiots who verbally abused those with special needs.
Amen. 👍✌️
Over 90% of these beautiful little babies are being aborted now instead of being given any chance of life. It's absolutely heartbreaking 😢
And Luke Kelly is one of the best Irsh singers ever!
As any Irishman I find your response to this song great.
Thank you.
Never fails too bring a tear to my eye. RIP Luke. A true Irish legend.
Reminds me of my beloved child he couldn't walk or talk but he understood everything people said and tears would come when people made comments sadly his gone to god we see him again I want to see his beautiful face again
Long time sub here and an irishman. Wonderful to see you're reaction to one of our most beloved singers. Luke Kelly's voice is one of a kind. My all time favourite aomg by Him and his band the Dubliners, is called "The aul triangle". Its sung in an accapella style. And I do find myself becoming a stereotypical irish man when iv had a few pints and I start to sing it outloud
I love that song and “the town I loved so well” Luke Kelly is an amazing singer I’ve heard only good things about his personal life too
Man I worked many a night in the prison and played that song in my office. Great song Mat.
Love the Dubliners!! Especially the Aul Triangle. ❤
The song was written by Phil Coulter rt his son with Down Syndrome. So sweet and heartbreaking. Keep in mind....the error this was written late 1970s?? Society was not as kind or accepting as they are today!! We have come a long way. Love Luke Kelly!!
WENT JINGLE JANGELLLLL, ALL ALONG THE BANKS OF THE ROYAAAAAL CANAAALL
Luke Kelly beautiful song beautiful distinctive voice❤
Great choice for a reaction! Luke Kelly was a genius at his craft. His version of Raglan Road is one of my all time favourite songs. There's also The Town I Loved So Well.
Yessss! Loved his Raglan Road! It's what I always hear in my head when I think of that song.
Raglan Road is Luke at his undeniable best!! I know we all have a favourite “Hand me down my Bible” and “Wild Rover” are my top 2, but Luke’s songs can touch every part of your soul!! All the Dubliners are dearly missed 💚🤍🧡
Luke’s Raglan Road is a pearl beyond compare.
Luke Kelly the legend, one of my favourites "The Night Visiting Song"
Luke Kelly the greatest irish folk singer ever ❤
Luke never sang a bad song. I love all his music
His "Night visiting song" is my favourite but this brings me to tears everytime 😢 Luke Kelly is an icon in Dublin 💚
Not just in Dublin, all of Ireland.
Yes, love that song.
I am from Ireland. My brother had Downs Syndrome. I loved him dearly. He was put away in a Christian Brothers home for people like him. When he was home on "short" holidays, the door bell might ring and I would have to hide him in the bedroom. For the life of me as a young child I couldn't make out why. In those days it was a "Shame" on the family to have a child like this. When my parents passed I could finally go visit and take him out and show him off. Nobody stared at him. Times were changing and I think they are still changing for the better. I see people out with kids with all types of disabilities and I usually make a point of saying hello to them. I see mothers and fathers proudly show them off and looking after some of them is quite a job, so it must be great for them to take their kids/adults out for a break and have a coffee and have friends join them. They guy that wrote this song had a child with a disability - I'm not sure what. A beautiful man and gifted singer songwriter and performer.
Tears
Such a beautiful classic Irish ballad being sang by one of Ireland’s greatest artists.
I love seeing the reaction on your face when you tapped into the song’s message. Your face kinda lit up after the first verse. You said you live with a condition that makes communicating with other people a struggle. Talking into a camera in an empty room is easy but posting it online so the whole world can see you is one of the bravest things anyone can do. You sir are stronger and braver than most people. You have thousands of followers on TH-cam and you express yourself in an open and honest way.
Very moving song that Luke begged from Phil Coulter. Luke was so moved by this song that he insisted Phil would allow him to sing it. Back in the day children with special needs were called simple. This song brings many people to tears. Phil also lost his sister who tried to help one of her patients who suffered depression and left her daughters 12 th birthday to help him. He took her to her death with him when he took his life in the River Swilly, Sinead O Connor sang a song called “Shores of the Swilly” about this incident written by Phil another moving piece and worth a listen. He also lost his brother who drowned in the same place. Luke was a beautiful singer and also sang another one of Phil songs The Town I Loved so Well, which is a masterpiece.
I didn't know that about Phil and I'm Irish .. so so sad.
Phil gave Luke the song, he wrote it with Luke in mind to sing it. There are interviews with Phil where he says this.
Luke Kelly would never beg for anything, Phil didn't want anyone else to sing his song.
Phil Coulter is on record saying he wrote it specifically with Luke Kelly in mind to sing it.
You are wrong about that. Originally Phil Coulter didn't intend for anybody to record the song, and Luke had to ask several times before Coulter would give in and let it happen. If you don't believe me search on TH-cam "Luke Kelly talking about Scorn Not His Simplicity" and it will take you to an old black and white interview with Luke explaining how he heard the song for the first time and how he had to really persuade Phil to let him record it.
Thank you for bringing back a memory albeit a painful one.
I knew this song when I was a child - we used to have cassette tapes of the Dubliners of which Luke Kelly was a member and he used to sing that song.
When I was older I had forgotten about the song but I did have a disabled child.
Driving through east Cork one day with my wife and family it came on the radio and I turned it up - well we both were crying at the end - I didn't play it since and skipped through the song itself when you played it here.
My son passed away at 15 - I didn't know that Phil Coulter had a Trisomy 21 child and that he wrote this song when his child died - thanks.
“The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.”
Luke Kelly was a phenomenal artist, he sang from the heart. He loved this song so much that apparently, he refused to sing it at big or rowdy venues & would only sing it at small gatherings where the audience would listen to the words & give it the respect it deserved. Thank you for sharing it.
Being irish it is amazing to see u reacting to some of Irelands most famous songs
The happiness i see in a child with downsyndrome eyes and non judgmental sometimes i say to my self they could teach us a lesson,, about being happy or our own struggle to be happy carefree and open to love and joy in small things , this song is so emotional and i think of theses things when i hear it a Beautiful song about beautiful people .
This is my fifth time watching your channel playing this song. Its because I love your reaction of this beautiful story. Plus you get it. Love you ❤
what a legend Luke was/is........ a true Irish icon.... his voice is masterfull.
I highly recommend On Raglan Road .. Luke and the Dubliners put Patrick Kavanaghs beautiful poetry to music.
Luke Kelly's timing was out of this world. Pure talent. Simple as that...
I am an Aspie and yet I lived in a town where there was a "mental institution" when I was growing up.
I saw very severe cases as my church would go hold services every month.
I am also much more of a social recluse though I did manage to run a business for decades, for a couple.
I was never academically inclined but was great with words (as you are) until I had a minor surgery and the drugs they used to put me to sleep wiped out the bulk of my words.
16 years later and I am still fighting to recover them.
I love my Scottish/Irish heritage and love hearing the singing of my people.
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Absolutely beautiful words and tune ❤❤❤❤❤
Luke Kelly is a Legend the man is out of this world with his talented voice
I do say both Luke Kelly and Jim MCcann have the same hairstyle like Tom Baker who played the 4th incarnation of Dr Who, in the mid 70s to early 80s Tom had brown hair like Jim MCcann and also that hairstyle was common in the 70s.
God Bless you Luke. I got to sing with you in the Embamkment in Tallagh in Dublin. A
privilege Sir. This is my home song, the song that I am known for singing in my family. Now times are fading and I am so happy to see you and Ronnie and Jim and Barny and John and Ciarán and Eamon are remembered. I know many others joined the Dubliners in time like Jim McCann and Paddy Reilly and more. Thanks guys for memories. Micheál.
*Tallaght
Paddy reilly isnt gone yet
Nor is Jim McCann. God Bless them all for the memories. @@thomasoneill6916
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Luke Kelly's the town I loved so well was an absolute dinger... a must listen to.
Luke Kelly-"The Rare Old Times" is a great song. Give it a listen. Great job my man.
I have ASD but have learned through life to wear a mask for social situations. My son ha ASD and I see so much of him in me at every year of his life that I remember from mine. This song was written by Phil Coulter about his son with downes syndrome who died very young. But I like you can feel it’s relevance with me and my own son. Luke conveys it so well. He asked Phil for the song when he heard him sing it.
Such a beautifu song,l luke was one of the greatest singers ever 😅
A legendary singer, when Neil young and Bob dylan salute your work that's good enough for me!
Neil Young and Bob Dylan don't have a note to sing between them....they sound like 2 vacuum cleaners going on the blink....awful.😂
@@CHIBBZ-54 your missing out on two true greats.
@@jc-16. Nope.....
One of the saddest songs of all time is Jim McCann - Grace. It's about an Irishman who was sentenced to death for being a patriot and fighting for our freedom from the British rule. He was allowed to get married hours before he was killed but he was only allowed spend 15mins with Grace supervised.
Yep, Rod Stewart's version went to number one in the UK and the BBC refused to play it... They prefer to live in denial!
Jim McCann was another wonderful balladeer , I also love his rendition of “ meet me at the pillar ‘ it’s absolutely beautiful also . I love Rod Steward But his version of Grace did absolutely nothing for me , but great that he did a cover of it .
@@lydialily846Jim McCann will be remembered forever. What a class singer and a genuinely nice man too. Long live the McCann man!
@@saorbhreatachocroimin8193 Couldn’t agree more , Have to say we’ve been blessed in Ireland 🇮🇪 with some fantastic singer / songwriters esp for such a tiny nation , so proud of all of them …
@@lydialily846 I was about 8 and was dragged along to a ballad session in the Westlodge hotel with my parents in 1988 or so, Jim McCann bought me a bottle of coke at the bar, he was such a genuinely warm fella. It’s only now I know I was in the presence of someone really special. I was 4 years of age in Jimmy Crowley’s listening to Luke Kelly performing with the Dubliners (it must have been just before he died) but that’s a different story! I shouldn’t have been at either by right but now at age 43, they are very special memories to me
Thank you for the intelligent respectful and sensitive reaction to this performance and Not talking over the violin solo which is such a part of this. The singer Luke Kelly was the lead singer with the Dubliners and like Sinead O Connor he was a "Belle Canto" singer who LIVED each song they performed.
This is the only song that has reduced me to tears I will meet my dear brother in Heaven some day ❤ from Ireland 🇮🇪
Mr Balan I do not know how I missed this one...I have tears in my throat not my eyes from this song....Luke's Voce can transport you to emotions you did not know or were scared to know...Luke with his red fro always reminded me of Jimmy Hendrix...Phil Coulter the writer has also such talent ....Thanking you..mile buiochas 🇮🇪
Phil Coulter wrote the song, he is from the North of Ireland, luke Kelly to this day is a legend, you will never hear a singer like him
Hi I'm a long time subscriber and this was a great reaction ..., The song .. RAGLAN ROAD is an iconic Irish song sung by Luke Kelly and written by Patrick kavanagh .Luke was an incredible talent and had a legendary voice , rip .I
A brilliant song sung by one of the best singers from Ireland. As a grandmother to a child with Autism it really resonates. Thank you for playing it.
OOF!, since you're touching on the Irish musical world there is a lot to take in from it. And just sticking to Dubliners to begin with will get yo tons of moments of joy and wonder. Especially if you study all their history, Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna and John Sheahan* (the only living original "Dubliners")
Who are from my understanding regarded as national treasures of Ireland.
I've listened to them for years and years and I will never get enough! :)
I cry every single time I hear this song. Grew up surrounded with Luke's music and many other Irish singers. The legend that is Luke Kelly ☘️
I’m seen a lot these type videos of people outside of Ireland appreciating our best of the best singing songs,it’s brillant and lovely to see reactions of non Irish listening to Irish old school legends 💚🇮🇪💚
This is one,BRILLIANT and Beautiful song 🎵, and one of Ireland 🇮🇪 best singers. Rip Luke Kelly ❤😂❤
Luke kelly singing Grace ❤
Mr L boyd Lake Kelly , The Sun is Burning, Gabriel, Ireland 🇮🇪
legend Luke Kelly
This is the first of your videos that I have watched and what a joy to see my fellow countryman Luke Kelly and to see your reaction. The most important thing I got from this video is that YOU are a good man. It is evident from the start. Keep up the good work and if "being different" is being like you then what a blessing.
Best folk singer bar none..An Irishman taken from us way to soon.. A beautiful song written by a brilliant songwriter Phil Coulter ☘
Phil, could not have made a better choice. Only Luke could sing this song ❤❤❤
I absolutely love this song, it brings a tear to my eye every time. I love the Dubliners and Luke Kelly, love his versions of "Song for Ireland" and "Raglan Road". Luke Kelly is a national treasure, long gone but never forgotten.
Beautiful song 💚
Thankyou, may your light shine on❤
I love most Irish song's but one of many I really like is spancil hill.
Luke Kelly was passionate about soul in his music. This is such a touching and moving song. Very special one.
Sinead O’Connor does an incredible version of this song as well.
Rip sinead.
@frankdunne3440 she's up there kicking up a storm, with all the greats 🇮🇪💔🇮🇪
Luke Kelly is amazing, I grew up listening to him and the Dubliners ❤🌹✌️🇬🇧
He sang "Raglan Row' also very beautifully
Raglan Road 😊
Such a beautiful and powerful song
Grew up listening to Luke with me Ma. Still gives me powerful emotions and feelings to listen to Luke today.
Beautiful voice of IRELAND 🇮🇪 ❤️ 😍 GONE TO SOON LUKE KELLY LEGEND
What feeling Luke puts in his singing
Please review “The town that I loved so well”. by Phil Coulter -same writer that wrote “scorn not his simplicity.” Another gem if you know the history of the troubles in Ireland and beautiful even if you don’t.
Ah our luke kelly fab
love listening to your relaxed insightful reactions. you're always the coolest person in the room when I'm listening to your reactions. keep up the good work. Great song listening to it all my life.
i cry uncontrollably every time i hear this song
Your reaction is beautiful for this song😊
New here. Irish. Luke is one of my Heroes. Thank you for publicising him xxx
Please react to more of Luke and The Dubliners!
My favorite ballad singer of all a true Irish folk hero...
Luke was one of the greatest things(person) to come out of Ireland. How you could not like this song. Luke was taken too soon.😢
Thank you for this amazing song and the story behind it, Luke Kelly was an amazing artist
unbelivable , im so proud to be irish when i hear our own and their celtic music .ireland has this music at evey corner you turn along with the friendly welcome all irish have , god bless x
Luke at his best👍🇮🇪☘️☘️🖖
Phil Coulter who wrote this song is a good family friend. This is my dads favourite song and he remembers knowing Phils son. Amazing song and amazing writing from Phil as per usual. And of course amazing performance from the legendary Luke Kelly.
Loved your take on this special song. Much respect for your insight and sharing. From an Irishman who lost a special sister, growing up in Ireland this song was special to us all and taught much of the nation as a whole...empathy ❤
The blast from the past😂
Stunning,compelling, evocative..............running out of ways to describe this beautiful song
You should also try Raglan Road. It was written by an Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh and he personally gave it to Luke Kelly to sing. It's a lyrically stunning love song.
This song brings me to tears,all that potential gone with the child who should have had the chance to live a life like the rest of us. All the WHAT IFs his parents wondered about, she blaming herself ,for having done something during the pregnancy to cause his Down Syndrome. So hard to lose a child,and this song is their Heart Break for everyone to hear.😢
Your honesty is beautiful ✌️❤️🇮🇪
Your insight is really great.
Thankyou Kelly has that unique sound and nobody can sing a song like an Irishman
Luke Kelly is my hero. He is a legend. He cared!
Can not beleive you found that song, its my favourite Ireland forever
Raglan Road is a must, preferably the live version with Al O Donnell , for me anyway.
Luke Kelly ❤️❤️☘️
It's more important than ever to show love and understanding to people with special needs. I knew this singer well from attending a lot of concerts with the Dubliners. He really sang from the heart, for Phil young son.
Thank you for sharing your reaction and feelings to this amazing song. 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 😊☘️
Coulter said he would never allow anyone else to sing that song because Kelly sang it so beautifully. It Used to be my party piece until I had a child with ASD, I can't even listen to it now
the town i loved so well by the same writter and the same singer my friend . this and the song here might be the 2 of greatest songs in irish music EVER .
Thank you for airing this, it’s a song I played many times in my youth as I have a brother with Downs Syndrome and always felt a connection with the song. I think it was recorded in the Embankment pub up the Dublin mountains, with the Dubliners(band) having a few pints and being interviewed about their music and lives at the time. Luke Kelly sadly left us some years ago at a young(ish) age, but he is revered here in Ireland and rightly so.
Phil Coulter is a phenomenal song writer, I believe he wrote ‘My Boy’ recorded and sung by none other than the King himself Elvis, which he held close to his heart, one of his better later recordings. Lovely to see this rendition of the song be acknowledged by your good self, thank you again.
Love the reaction brother! Luke is incredible..great song choice..luke and the dubliners are amazing and have so many great songs just like this one and every song tells a different story.
The town i loved so well. h. Yeah
I'll never forget Luke Kelly singing the night visiting song on the late late show, my mother was crying as he was seriously ill at the time and it was his last performance a legend he was
Night Visiting Song: have it picked for my funeral. Love Luke so much, from Dublin Ireland,