This is the national anthem of the Irish diaspora in America, there’s not one of us to whom this song does not resonate with, in a profoundly unique way. Bless Phil, The Pogues and the incomparable Shane MacGowan. Slainte.
I have been a fan of the Pogues since the mid-80s and I have always thought that Shane MacGowan is one of the best songwriters of all time - but then it is a funny coincidence that my favourite Pogues-song (which is this one) is written by Phil Chevron. Goes to show you that there were more great songwriters in the Pogues than good ol' Shane.
God bless Phil and the absolutely magnificent Shane, I reckon they’re up there enjoying a pint or two and shaking the doors of heaven with this brilliant tune. RIP you gorgeous men, you are so missed but thankful for your music
This song means a lot to many people in Norway too. Between 1820 and 1920, around 800,000 Norwegians emigrated to the USA and Canada. Norway, together with Ireland with as many as two million emigrants, became the countries with the largest emigration in relation to the population. In 1820 it was 1 million people in Norway. In 1920 it was 2.5 mill.
saw them for the first time in NYC on the 13th... and i have to say, not only the best show i've ever seen, but with Phil Chevron singing this, i almost cried
A unique gang of lads some great songs both words and music . Who else comes close who else does or did such different performances with all included for the price.
I captured and encoded it from a very rare (took forever to find a copy for sale) out-of-print laserdisc. And then I had to buy a laserdisc player just to play it. It was well worth the time and money, though.
The island, it is silent now But the ghosts still haunt the waves And the torch lights up a famished man Who fortune could not save Did you work upon the railroad? Did you rid the streets of crime? Were your dollars from the White House? Were they from the Five-and-Dime? Did the old songs taunt or cheer you? And did they still make you cry? Did you count the months and years Or did your teardrops quickly dry? "Ah, no", says he, "it was not to be On a coffin ship I came here And I never even got so far That they could change my name" Thousands are sailing Across the western ocean To a land of opportunity That some of them will never see Fortune prevailing Across the western ocean Their bellies full Their spirits free They'll break the chains of poverty And they'll dance In Manhattan's desert twilight In the death of afternoon We stepped hand in hand on Broadway Like the first man on the moon And a blackbird broke the silence As you whistled it so sweet And in Brendan Behan's footsteps I danced up and down the street Then we said goodnight to Broadway Giving it our best regards Tipped our hats to Mister Cohen Dear old Times Square's favourite bard Then we raised a glass to JFK And a dozen more besides When I got back to my empty room I suppose I must have cried Thousands are sailing Again across the ocean Where the hand of opportunity Draws tickets in a lottery Postcards we're mailing Of sky light skies and oceans From rooms the daylight never sees And lights don't glow on Christmas trees And we danced to the music And we danced Thousands are sailing Across the western ocean Where the hand of opportunity Draws tickets in a lottery Where e'er we go, we celebrate The land that makes us refugees From fear of priests with empty plates From guilt and weeping effigies Still we dance to the music And we dance
This song reminds me of my great great Grandfather whos parents put him on the ship alone when he was just a little boy. Remind myself that when im having a "hard" time.
We are ! Happy St Patrick's Day ! Thousands are trying to get in after the Trump reign of terror. Wish Joe luck & stay safe darlin donkeyheads ! Maggie & Mike (;
damn i love pogues, especially this song! chevron really is a great man... great skills, great voice, great performance... and apperantly great songwriter :D one thing i dont get... why do so many ppl think it neccisary to piss at everyone that says a bad word bout the pogues, or even just makes a minor mistake? :S
Calm down cobber I was just gently takin the piss.I'm French Italian,Scottish and Irish myself.A proper mongrel.I get along with everyone.And there are not too many people who I have met that I couldnt get along with.(admittedly sometimes with a bit of effort )I have good mates who are Micks and they have been mates of mine for ever.
not their songs? Shane is great man, he has taken many songs and given them his interpretation. Please tell me what song Shane has written, dont mention fairy tale...not him........
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This is the national anthem of the Irish diaspora in America, there’s not one of us to whom this song does not resonate with, in a profoundly unique way. Bless Phil, The Pogues and the incomparable Shane MacGowan. Slainte.
❤❤
God damn yea 🥺
Shane, Philip, and Daryl are gone, but the music they created will never be forgotten.
RIP Shane. By the grace of God go you. You are loved and will be missed.
I have been a fan of the Pogues since the mid-80s and I have always thought that Shane MacGowan is one of the best songwriters of all time - but then it is a funny coincidence that my favourite Pogues-song (which is this one) is written by Phil Chevron. Goes to show you that there were more great songwriters in the Pogues than good ol' Shane.
Me too, one of many.
Not many though brother.
God bless Phil and the absolutely magnificent Shane, I reckon they’re up there enjoying a pint or two and shaking the doors of heaven with this brilliant tune. RIP you gorgeous men, you are so missed but thankful for your music
This is f_____g awesome RIP Shane ❤
This song means a lot to many people in Norway too. Between 1820 and 1920, around 800,000 Norwegians emigrated to the USA and Canada. Norway, together with Ireland with as many as two million emigrants, became the countries with the largest emigration in relation to the population. In 1820 it was 1 million people in Norway. In 1920 it was 2.5 mill.
Phil Chevron...a true soul brother. RIP
Quinn McCully YES!
Powerful song. Beyond underrated.
Ah the Pogues live, with Shane, the best thing in the world for making you happy and sometiems makin you cry at the same time!!
Just fecking the best music and Lyrics coming out of London at that time. The Pogues & The Clash. RIP Joe Strummer
saw them for the first time in NYC on the 13th... and i have to say, not only the best show i've ever seen, but with Phil Chevron singing this, i almost cried
Was at that gig. Outstanding.
When I got back to my empty room, I suppose I must have cried :( RIP Phil
RIP Phil Chevron. Your genius knew no bounds
thanks to my son for getting me hooked on the Pogues
This song is one of the greatest ever
Philip will never be forgotten. R.I.P
Ya ,I think if Behan or Cohen or McGowan wrote it,it'd have would have got more recognition ....An absolute gem of songwriting
No greater prose has been put to paper describing the Irish affiliation with emigration
R.I.P we have lost another legend, but his songs will always be with us
Much love 💚🍀
may your soul travels in peace Shane om
A unique gang of lads some great songs both words and music . Who else comes close who else does or did such different performances with all included for the price.
My favourite Pogues song ever! Great version!
Thi is The Song of Philip and one of the best of The Pogues.
May You have found what You were searching for😕
R.I.P. ARa
🖤💛
Angelina Kitsche Dembek hello from Royal hill Tara county Meath Ireland☺
I captured and encoded it from a very rare (took forever to find a copy for sale) out-of-print laserdisc. And then I had to buy a laserdisc player just to play it. It was well worth the time and money, though.
ShastaOrange
Thank you!
🙏
@@axehound3718 his message was written 13 years ago i don't think he will answer lol
You're a saint
Wild music!!! RIP Shane 🙏
i love this man
this songs lives in cork city
I suppose I must have cried.. RIP big man
The island, it is silent now
But the ghosts still haunt the waves
And the torch lights up a famished man
Who fortune could not save
Did you work upon the railroad?
Did you rid the streets of crime?
Were your dollars from the White House?
Were they from the Five-and-Dime?
Did the old songs taunt or cheer you?
And did they still make you cry?
Did you count the months and years
Or did your teardrops quickly dry?
"Ah, no", says he, "it was not to be
On a coffin ship I came here
And I never even got so far
That they could change my name"
Thousands are sailing
Across the western ocean
To a land of opportunity
That some of them will never see
Fortune prevailing
Across the western ocean
Their bellies full
Their spirits free
They'll break the chains of poverty
And they'll dance
In Manhattan's desert twilight
In the death of afternoon
We stepped hand in hand on Broadway
Like the first man on the moon
And a blackbird broke the silence
As you whistled it so sweet
And in Brendan Behan's footsteps
I danced up and down the street
Then we said goodnight to Broadway
Giving it our best regards
Tipped our hats to Mister Cohen
Dear old Times Square's favourite bard
Then we raised a glass to JFK
And a dozen more besides
When I got back to my empty room
I suppose I must have cried
Thousands are sailing
Again across the ocean
Where the hand of opportunity
Draws tickets in a lottery
Postcards we're mailing
Of sky light skies and oceans
From rooms the daylight never sees
And lights don't glow on Christmas trees
And we danced to the music
And we danced
Thousands are sailing
Across the western ocean
Where the hand of opportunity
Draws tickets in a lottery
Where e'er we go, we celebrate
The land that makes us refugees
From fear of priests with empty plates
From guilt and weeping effigies
Still we dance to the music
And we dance
Mr Cohan, not Cohen. .. George M Cohan.
Simply a great song!
R.I.P. Phil Chevron - great music and great lyrics
One final song for St. Patrick's Day.
Always simply profound indeed ;)
Part of my history you said what I felt, rock in heaven Phil with all the other greats we have lost.
amazinggg
Thousands classic
sheer genius! slainte All!
I love this song. I really do.
Then we raised a glass to the pogues
And a dozen more besides....
tonight I'm drinking for mr Shane
Philip agus Shane Na Pogues is fearr!
Ole pogues y ole esta cancion... Viva irlanda y españa ....cojones!!
great song great vid. cheers
RIP❤ Go on dancing to the music
ShastaOrange, you really did alot to put this video on here, and a great video it was. Thanks.
Yer a feckin legend Shane, youll not go far alone
This song reminds me of my great great Grandfather whos parents put him on the ship alone when he was just a little boy. Remind myself that when im having a "hard" time.
Is his name was Vito Corleone?
Memories
thousands are sailing is so fucking great. anyone who knows the song i will cover their tab all night.
R.I.P. Phil's great song.
WD thankx
Brilliant
hi from the uk ! oct 2021.. i listen to this 3 or 4 times a week absolutely brilliant. Btw i'm 69! Haha xxx
RIP Phil Chevron. Who else is still listening to this as 2020 winds down?
We are ! Happy St Patrick's Day ! Thousands are trying to get in after the Trump reign of terror. Wish Joe luck & stay safe darlin donkeyheads ! Maggie & Mike (;
05/12/2023.
In my opinion there have been only two European bands "living their music on stage": The Pogues and "Hubert von Goisern & die Alpinkatzen".
A sad day for music. RIP
Fucking beautiful.
♥️
Happy St. Patrick's Day ♣ :)
RIP Phil. xxxx
RIP Shane💔
RIP Shane MacGowan
Poured one out for you tonight....
Im Irish ad i fuckin love this song.
klasse - ansteckend
Quérote shane!
From Galicia
rip fella x
Rest un peace
I'm here .. plenty of work here in west texas
Philip Chevron WROTE THIS! :)
shane rules what a rob roy in modern times. what would be the the usa without great irish and german guys ??
I was born about a half a month after this was filmed.. lol
Steve Lillywhite even says Philip Chevron wrote it before the song starts.
RIP Philip Chevron!
great fucking song
rip
killer
R.I.P Philip .
@harpozeppo absolutely agree
@harpozeppo Philip Chevron wrote this song, but your statement is true none the less!
@harpozeppo Agreed, although not exactly in evidence in this video. This song was entirely written by Philip Chevron. Credit where credit is due!
Fare thee well Mr. Phil Chevron
holy shit...look at the grill on that guy! lol!
@Bayer76 Phil Chevron is a member of the Pogues ....
The Song is not Written by Shane MCGowan and The Pogues but by Phil Chevron
The song is amazing but you can tell Shane didn't write it. Shanes style is more sensual
R.I.P. Phil Chevron.
太牛逼了
Bye Phil. X
Seconded!
damn i love pogues, especially this song! chevron really is a great man... great skills, great voice, great performance... and apperantly great songwriter :D
one thing i dont get... why do so many ppl think it neccisary to piss at everyone that says a bad word bout the pogues, or even just makes a minor mistake? :S
Calm down cobber I was just gently takin the piss.I'm French Italian,Scottish and Irish myself.A proper mongrel.I get along with everyone.And there are not too many people who I have met that I couldnt get along with.(admittedly sometimes with a bit of effort )I have good mates who are Micks and they have been mates of mine for ever.
@harpozeppo
Shane didn't write this. But yeah, he is amazing.
R.I.P. KRALJU..,GDJE GOD DA JESI POZDRAV IZ HRVATSKE !!!!
not their songs? Shane is great man, he has taken many songs and given them his interpretation. Please tell me what song Shane has written, dont mention fairy tale...not him........
jesus it starts toothake just from watch the video...
@alchoholic20
Yeah, we're as free as we're allowed to be.
phil chevron wrote this song..steve lilywhite explains at the beginning..peace and love..
who's the guy singing with Shane? He's got a good voice
@harpozeppo he is, but he didn't write this! Philip Chevron did
Read from the top boofhead starting at
malarky321.I assume you understand the use of exclamation marks?I
@nippegmt Fair play. But Shane owns it.