I was going through a hard time with my divorce and the death of my father a couple years ago. My big brother said “come let’s go out and cheer you up. I’ve got a spare ticket for a concert tonight come with me. Divine comedy at the london palladium” I went and had the most amazing time. Tomorrow, I bury my brother. He was more like my father. I love you brother.
Sorry for your loss, Joe. Your brother obviously had good taste and I'm glad you were lifted by going to see The Divine Comedy live. I'm lucky enough to play guitar in the band. I was looking at this clip to remind me of a great time we had on this tour. Love and light to you and your family.xx
I keep playing this song over and over and it always fills me with hope and brings me joy even in the darkest of times. I hope that you have moved on successfully with your life since leaving this poignant comment. Every good wish and much love to you Joe. Just keep on keeping on.💗🙏❤
@@stereolad7031 What a joy it must be to play with such a great band and you are a good man to leave such a lovely comment. I've never been lucky enough to see you live - but hopefully will one day. Will keep a look out for when and where you are touring.
@@martysouth880 Either you or the 'other one' must be a doppelgänger or one of the new AI robots. Hard to tell these days with all the zombies roaming about.
This song was written about Neil Hannon's partner, Cathy Davey who is part of the team running the My Lovely Horse Rescue charity which looks after abandoned horses in Ireland.
His partner runs My Lovely Horse rescue here in Ireland. Named after his song from Father Ted. I think this song might be about her considering the lyrics
I am Korean(South Korea for sure..) and I luckily had a chance to go to his concert in London on his 42nd birthday! The most memorable day in my life and I always think of the day whenever I have hard times :) I will always support this talented guy and will enjoy his songs!
Bought this cd and vinyl in France when it was out,my beloved partner David passed away few months later,this songs bring me tears,dear Neil,thanks for your wonderful music,Sleep tight David❤
This is one of the best songs I have ever had the privilege to listen to. Beautiful, poignant and tremendous. Paddy Mcaloon couldn't have done it better. I think that's a compliment.
I never used to like this band - I always thought Neil Hannon was a bit pompous... but then I saw them playing Rescue on Jools Holland. Honestly, I had to watch it at least 5 times in a row and I've never deleted it from my TV box, nor ever will. Now I'm discovering beautiful music and lyrics from the Devine Comedy that I've missed all these years. Such wonderful love songs. Certainly want to see them live.
"Got a vigilante sleeping in my bed. I looked for Marilyn, got Che instead. But I'll march behind you, wherever you may go, and I'm more proud of you than you can ever know" A very beautiful tribute to his wife.
funny - I was listening to this again just now, and then your comment popped up. As the song closed with the solo bugle, the image came to mind of Neil holding his hand in a salute.
I was stopped in my tracks upon hearing this for the first time on BBC 6Music. This is a really sublime piece of music that I feel all the richer for upon knowing of it's existence.
He used to be my parents neibour ( he moved out by the time I rember ) his mother is still my neibour she is such a lovely lady , one day I heard Neil was coming to our house ( I had no clue that he was in a band ) he talked about it and after I searched it up and now I love the band .
The song is so evocative and moving, and that horn is just too much. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. One of the greats! Everyone should hear this. I defy anyone to not be moved.
I don’t usually comment but it’s one of my favourite songs, music for the soul. Also love the French Canadian band Harmonium and Georges Delerue Day for Night soundtrack.
A song and such underestimate group of the90s but can still bring out the last of real music since 2005. it’s been destroy by the digital world ,we had so much choice ,now we’ve gone to nothing.
This is the best song for about the last twenty odd years. Everything about it is total class. I must have played it easily a hundred times. Well done, man. Be proud of that.
An exceptional song which continually surprises me because of 'when' it comes from. This could grace any of Neil's 90's albums, the decade when he produced heart-wrenching true beauty and almost no garbage. The rest of Foreverland, from which this song comes, is not very memorable but is a lot better than the atrocious Office Politics. I think To The Rescue is my favourite The Divine Comedy song. I didn't think he was still capable of songs this good. Perhaps he began it in the 90's?
Un jour , des centaines de milliers de personnes vont ouvrir leurs oreilles et se dire " putain!!!! On a 25 ans de chansons de Neil à apprendre par coeur !" L'ai vu en Novembre 2016 à Rouen au 106. Impérial.
MrSebfrench76. ... Bravo !!! ...c'estmon cas et je me régale...c'est une oeuvre, et toujours d'une profonde humanité...Bernice bobs her hair est une pure merveille, et tout au long de son parcourt, Neil ne deçoit jamais...je lui (nous)souhaite encore de longues années de créativité...
vu à Paris, salle pleyel... vu à Nantes pour l'album régénération... et trop envie de le revoir encore... Respect total et éternel pour ce génie atypique. j'adorerai être son pote... ^^
Vu à Paris en janvier 2017, à Nantes en octobre 2019 et malheureusement le concert de Londres qui était censé être en septembre 2020 et repoussé en 2021, et encore repoussé en 2022. C’est l un des meilleurs artistes très sous côté je trouve
The best song I've ever heard. Five years after my first listening, the emotion is still the same. It will be great, if this song could be a soundtrack of a love story film. Tears guaranteed !
Thanks very much! I heard the song on the car radio for the first time when I was burned out but didn't know it yet. Your song got me thinking. He helped me through a very difficult time. Thank you so much for that!
This song would be the greatest song ever written, if Mr. Hannon didn't ruin everything for himself by also penning Our Mutual Friend which holds that seat and has no risk of losing it. But this is as close as you can humanly get.
Dear Neil: Home alone at Christmas, this one keeps me going! Your music offers so much comfort! You're a wonderful artist + person! Much love from Switzerland and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!!! ❤😘🎄
It has to be a great song when you hear it once and keep it on repeat for the whole week ! This song has some of the magic dust that fell on the Absent Friends album - in my humble opinion.Just awesome and then some.
Saw them last night in Cork, Ireland.......bloody amazing!!! They played this track and Neil announced "it's about being in love and animal rescue"!. His wife, Cathy Davey, runs a horse charity here called "My Lovely Horse"....of course! If you get the chance to see them go....you won't be disappointed!
There's no question this is the best song on the album, by some distance. While I hope for more than just one of these next time around, it's so good that it's STILL worth it.
Those little periodic electric guitar twangs make it for me, I'm so easily pleased. Also the lyrics, the strings and trumpet close to the end. But mostly just those twangs.
I really love this underrated song. Special thanks to TH-cam recommendation, I discovered this song. This song never fails to be a rescue whenever I feel badmood or feeling sentimental, I can never thank The Divine Comedy enough
Just got in from their final London Palladium show of the "Foreverland" Tour. I am now more in love with Neil Hannon than I have ever been. This brought out the hankies, and the house down with it. This man is divine.
Only just heard this song recently and it is by far one of the best pieces of music I have ever heard, and I believe I have heard most. Incredible. Inspiring. Melancholy. Genius yet layman. Beautiful
I was going through a hard time with my divorce and the death of my father a couple years ago. My big brother said “come let’s go out and cheer you up. I’ve got a spare ticket for a concert tonight come with me. Divine comedy at the london palladium” I went and had the most amazing time. Tomorrow, I bury my brother. He was more like my father. I love you brother.
so sorry for your loss. this song probably blows your mind as much as it blows mine.
Your brother was a wise man. God bless him...and you sir
Sorry for your loss, Joe. Your brother obviously had good taste and I'm glad you were lifted by going to see The Divine Comedy live. I'm lucky enough to play guitar in the band. I was looking at this clip to remind me of a great time we had on this tour. Love and light to you and your family.xx
I keep playing this song over and over and it always fills me with hope and brings me joy even in the darkest of times. I hope that you have moved on successfully with your life since leaving this poignant comment.
Every good wish and much love to you Joe. Just keep on keeping on.💗🙏❤
@@stereolad7031 What a joy it must be to play with such a great band and you are a good man to leave such a lovely comment. I've never been lucky enough to see you live - but hopefully will one day. Will keep a look out for when and where you are touring.
I'm the girl who hugs Neil around 1:07. That concert was in Nantes, France. Unforgettable!
Simplement,
Ow you say?...
Fasczinatingement.
What, you were?! I thought it was me. So if you are that girl who the hell am I?
@@martysouth880 Either you or the 'other one' must be a doppelgänger or one of the new AI robots. Hard to tell these days with all the zombies roaming about.
Played this at my daughter's funeral in honour of the Special Care Babies Unit at RVI Newcastle. Absolute heroes and a beautiful song. Thankyou Neil.
Neil is a really kind man he used to live beside us , his mother still does and she is also a lovely lady .
Bless her. That welled me up mate x
The song made me emotional, your post had tears falling. No-one should have to outlive their own child, that should be a rule. Hope you're ok x
@@stevenrichardson1843 Same x
Sleep well❤
Can't understand why this fantastic master piece does not have 100 millions views..
how would people know about it to search for it on yt? it's not on the radio
I agree entirely. It’s their loss though.
is nothin ever enough? be at peace🤣
if i have just discovered it, then a million other people should too.@@dickottel
🥀Une musique qui vous donne l’envie d’aimer la Terre entière…et Neil HANNON…en particulier💎💎💎 11.2.2024
This song was written about Neil Hannon's partner, Cathy Davey who is part of the team running the My Lovely Horse Rescue charity which looks after abandoned horses in Ireland.
So fitting that he should be married to such a wonderful soul. It is so reflected in his songs.
In my opinion, one of the best pieces of music I have ever heard.
I concur.
Snap!
The man is the most underated artist ever. Beautiful music and he seems a throughly nice man.
His partner runs My Lovely Horse rescue here in Ireland. Named after his song from Father Ted. I think this song might be about her considering the lyrics
This song, and its crafting, is sublime. A song to become lost in, immersed in. Only just discovered it. What the hell have I been missing?
you've missed loads - but you can catch up now! 😊
Im 15, divine comedy were my first concert
Do I know you?
@@fuzzybee1605 elliott leave
A smile. An unexpected tear. That's Divine Comedy all the time. ❤️
One of the finest crafted songs of the last decade... yet to receive a million views. The world is insane.
I am Korean(South Korea for sure..) and I luckily had a chance to go to his concert in London on his 42nd birthday! The most memorable day in my life and I always think of the day whenever I have hard times :) I will always support this talented guy and will enjoy his songs!
Such a nice story, I only could see him once and it was bliss.
Lucky you! I am glad you have escaped the K Pop immersion.
HI, 멋진 노래 ;-)
한국 디바인 코미디 팬들이 있는 것은 되게 다행이네요!
그리고 제 한국어 신력은 언젠가 태우 씨의 영어신력만큼 잘 하면 좋겠어요 :)
wow
Best songwriter in the world :)
Yes so!
And you Sir, are the finest of judges of songwriters.
X. Takes bow.... Drops mic....falls in orchestra pit :)
charliebadger Ooooh yeah !!!! ✌😉😆😘😊😜
This comment makes me really happy as I realize I'm not the only one who thinks so :)
Bought this cd and vinyl in France when it was out,my beloved partner David passed away few months later,this songs bring me tears,dear Neil,thanks for your wonderful music,Sleep tight David❤
That's really hard. Take care
This is one of the best songs I have ever had the privilege to listen to. Beautiful, poignant and tremendous. Paddy Mcaloon couldn't have done it better. I think that's a compliment.
@JDOvengloves , they are.
That's a hell of a compliment. And well deserved. PAddy is a genius, musically and lyrically. So are devine comedy.
The horn solo on this (think it's a flugelhorn?) needs to be given a knighthood or something, just perfect
Couldn't agree more!
Gets me every time.
Goosebumps when that kicks in
I never used to like this band - I always thought Neil Hannon was a bit pompous... but then I saw them playing Rescue on Jools Holland. Honestly, I had to watch it at least 5 times in a row and I've never deleted it from my TV box, nor ever will. Now I'm discovering beautiful music and lyrics from the Devine Comedy that I've missed all these years. Such wonderful love songs. Certainly want to see them live.
Billy's trumpet solo is to die for
This is the epitome of great songwriting. Where the words and the music combine to give you what you need.
A song for those of us who put on our boots in the middle of the night to go rescue a stray dog. Hannon is a genius. ;)
I didn't notice right away but there's only 16.1K subscribers. I feel sorry for all those people who don't listen to that superb music.
"Got a vigilante sleeping in my bed.
I looked for Marilyn, got Che instead.
But I'll march behind you, wherever you may go,
and I'm more proud of you than you can ever know"
A very beautiful tribute to his wife.
Beautiful that bit
How lucky is she - his partner, to have that written about her? He has the gift of making you laugh one moment, and cry the next.
Got Che instead!! F-ing the best!!
funny - I was listening to this again just now, and then your comment popped up. As the song closed with the solo bugle, the image came to mind of Neil holding his hand in a salute.
I was stopped in my tracks upon hearing this for the first time on BBC 6Music. This is a really sublime piece of music that I feel all the richer for upon knowing of it's existence.
Gary Mitrovic I heard this on 6 music too. Had the same effect on me. That station has introduced me to so much great music.
Dulce
FAB
Never tired of it...
Neil's always been a bloody musical genius - this is right up there with his best :)
Underrated with such wholesome music .
His voice is delicious
His absolutely greatest choon 😍 luv it x
Was für ein wunderbares Lied.
He used to be my parents neibour ( he moved out by the time I rember ) his mother is still my neibour she is such a lovely lady , one day I heard Neil was coming to our house ( I had no clue that he was in a band ) he talked about it and after I searched it up and now I love the band .
I heard this song for the first time this week. I told somebody 'it is strange how sometimes a song comes when you need it'
How wonderful is it when one of your favourite artists makes the tune you exactly need at one point in your life? And I just live for that outro, too!
so do I.Cheers
Me too.
@@chickenswampable Everything about it is superb - and that horn is perfection
@@fairygirlsgarden3260 You're spot on Fairygirl,and your videos are lovely.
@@chickenswampable Very kind of you - thanks😀
The song is so evocative and moving, and that horn is just too much. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. One of the greats! Everyone should hear this. I defy anyone to not be moved.
I don’t usually comment but it’s one of my favourite songs, music for the soul. Also love the French Canadian band Harmonium and Georges Delerue Day for Night soundtrack.
This song is sweating kindness from top to bottom ! Thank you so much for your work, guys !
A song and such underestimate group of the90s but can still bring out the last of real music since 2005. it’s been destroy by the digital world ,we had so much choice ,now we’ve gone to nothing.
This is the best song for about the last twenty odd years. Everything about it is total class. I must have played it easily a hundred times. Well done, man. Be proud of that.
qui d'autre que neil peut se permettre le luxe d'ajouter un solo de trompette dans son morceau?
chanson juste magnifique et qui rend heureux
I think they are following the great tradition of British song writers like the Kinks.
Thankyou😊
The most underrated band to ever exist
Un immense artiste de la pop britannique...
Irish.
It’s a beautiful song, wonderful music and words. The trumpet solo at the end is sublime.
Une voix et des chansons intemporelles.... Neil est un génie... La France l'adore!!!
I am so lucky to find this. God it is amazing !
Never been a huge "The Divine Comedy" listener...but I must say this song blew me away...it has everything...great lyrics..and amazing melody..
Y❤️
One of his finest songs to date. Neil! Come to the United States! Please, for the love of GOD!
There's not many songs that blow my socks off these days....but this.. well what can I say ..absolutely brilliant. In my Top 10 for sure x
Amazing, beautiful and haunting, I can't believe I did not know about them for so long.
This is one of my favourites from Neil’s back catalogue. Such a beautiful song.
An exceptional song which continually surprises me because of 'when' it comes from. This could grace any of Neil's 90's albums, the decade when he produced heart-wrenching true beauty and almost no garbage. The rest of Foreverland, from which this song comes, is not very memorable but is a lot better than the atrocious Office Politics. I think To The Rescue is my favourite The Divine Comedy song. I didn't think he was still capable of songs this good. Perhaps he began it in the 90's?
quite agree with u! Office Politics...well....
un des seuls artistes à être capable de me faire pleurer, comme ça, d'un coup... corde sensible... corde sensible.... Go on mister Hannon
Un jour , des centaines de milliers de personnes vont ouvrir leurs oreilles et se dire " putain!!!! On a 25 ans de chansons de Neil à apprendre par coeur !"
L'ai vu en Novembre 2016 à Rouen au 106.
Impérial.
MrSebfrench76. ... Bravo !!! ...c'estmon cas et je me régale...c'est une oeuvre, et toujours d'une profonde humanité...Bernice bobs her hair est une pure merveille, et tout au long de son parcourt, Neil ne deçoit jamais...je lui (nous)souhaite encore de longues années de créativité...
vu à Paris, salle pleyel... vu à Nantes pour l'album régénération... et trop envie de le revoir encore... Respect total et éternel pour ce génie atypique. j'adorerai être son pote... ^^
Lui avec quelques autres : richard hawley...Paddy Mac Aloon......L'injustice est de ce monde.....
Vu à Paris en janvier 2017, à Nantes en octobre 2019 et malheureusement le concert de Londres qui était censé être en septembre 2020 et repoussé en 2021, et encore repoussé en 2022. C’est l un des meilleurs artistes très sous côté je trouve
One thing about The Divine Comedy. They certainly don't always sound the same. I really value that.
Funny, I listened to the song a "thousand" times, and everytime the song is at 4.14 the tears come.... Everytime😊
It happened again😂
Mine at 3.27.
terrific isn't it
@@romanhawranek3699 Mine too!!
One of the best song I have ever heard Great Artist!
What a fucking tune.... can’t stop listening to it .puts me in a ridiculously happy place .thanks guys
Love this song along with Middle Class Heroes, both classics.
Absolutely sublime piece of music and one of the best divine comedy songs written.
This surpasses 'The Certainty of Chance' as Neil's greatest lyric and the understated musical backing is perfect. Just stunning!
The best song I've ever heard.
Five years after my first listening, the emotion is still the same.
It will be great, if this song could be a soundtrack of a love story film. Tears guaranteed !
This makes me want to cry - it's so beautiful!
Faith in humanity restored.
Thanks very much! I heard the song on the car radio for the first time when I was burned out but didn't know it yet. Your song got me thinking. He helped me through a very difficult time. Thank you so much for that!
Vu à Dublin le 30 mai dernier, quasi à domicile. Quel artiste ! Toujours un grand moment sur scène.
This music put´s tears in my eyes, it´s so amazingly beautiful!!!
There's a few words I can use to describe this............ Quality, Perfect, Awesome, Outstanding, incredible, beautiful........
This song would be the greatest song ever written, if Mr. Hannon didn't ruin everything for himself by also penning Our Mutual Friend which holds that seat and has no risk of losing it.
But this is as close as you can humanly get.
Dear Neil: Home alone at Christmas, this one keeps me going! Your music offers so much comfort! You're a wonderful artist + person! Much love from Switzerland and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!!! ❤😘🎄
You are never truly alone when you have great music to listen to... 🙂
You re part of the divine comedy community!
@@Labojr thanks! That's so kind! Thanks 😘
Wow is all I can say to this ,Neil is a gifted songwriter
Music can make the world better,for sure!
It’s a gorgeous song, which always brings a tear to my eyes.
He's got such a beautiful whimsical voice. And those strings 😍...
The best title of Foreverland :)
Vladyslav Yankovsky I prefer "I joined the foreign legion (to forget)
A masterpiece, sublime
What a stunning song! Heard it on the radio this morning and now obsessed.
Same here remember where I was when I first heard it and now won't leave me
It has to be a great song when you hear it once and keep it on repeat for the whole week ! This song has some of the magic dust that fell on the Absent Friends album - in my humble opinion.Just awesome and then some.
When I was a kid no one really thought Every Kind of People was a cool record and this is one of those, classic great track
Saw them last night in Cork, Ireland.......bloody amazing!!! They played this track and Neil announced "it's about being in love and animal rescue"!. His wife, Cathy Davey, runs a horse charity here called "My Lovely Horse"....of course! If you get the chance to see them go....you won't be disappointed!
J"adore
What a song to write for your girl
The Divine Comedy is the Ireland's best kept secret (I'm spanish).
As an American thank you for releasing this on a day we desperately needed it. Bring this tour to Texas please!
The greatest song of all time.
Saw Devine Comedy a few years ago in Dublin. This song blew my mind. Absolutely amazing piece of music
how could i live before not listening to this sublime song ? 💥🖤💥
as long as me lol.
tellement triste et tellement beau, merci !
makes you feel like you are the witness of the best song ever...
There's no question this is the best song on the album, by some distance. While I hope for more than just one of these next time around, it's so good that it's STILL worth it.
Unbelievably beautiful. It's the background music and melodies that blow me away.
Those little periodic electric guitar twangs make it for me, I'm so easily pleased. Also the lyrics, the strings and trumpet close to the end. But mostly just those twangs.
this guy is a genius, nuff said!
This Song is so incredible beautiful. Thank you Neil for giving me this music for my rescue.
I really love this underrated song. Special thanks to TH-cam recommendation, I discovered this song. This song never fails to be a rescue whenever I feel badmood or feeling sentimental, I can never thank The Divine Comedy enough
still a great tune, theres a longing in this tune draws me every time. thanks for this, a stellar career, long may it continue,
Glass of red ( or two ) and listening to this thing of beauty doesn't get much better
Thats my friday nights
How brilliant is this !? Beautiful and profound
One of my favourite songs ever. ❤ Such talent
Idem de France❤
The divine at his best. You made it again, Mr. Hannon.
Actually this song is an instant classic👑
Fantastic work that will live forever.
Just got in from their final London Palladium show of the "Foreverland" Tour. I am now more in love with Neil Hannon than I have ever been. This brought out the hankies, and the house down with it. This man is divine.
Glad there's finally a video - this is my favourite song on the album, beautiful.
Only just heard this song recently and it is by far one of the best pieces of music I have ever heard, and I believe I have heard most. Incredible. Inspiring. Melancholy. Genius yet layman. Beautiful
Loved there music from the start. A lyrical genius. Meet him at a v festival must be 97. Such a nice man. Always a please to hear
Most beautiful song ever .