My greatest friend died today, we used to sing this in the pub on a weekend and have the whole place singalong, I will miss him, my friend, my listener, my voice of reason, my second dad, sleep tight Jim, miss you man.
A superb rendition of the 1898 James Thornton song. Probably the best interpretation and certainly the best musicianship. If it does not bring tears to your eyes you are not of this world.
Met my wife just before her 16th birthday in 1974 , this song expresses just how i feel for her , we've gone through a lot both good and bad but always seem to weather the storm, as we approach retirement i can only look forward to the rest of our lives together, this was an al time fave of my dearly departed mum
Love this version 💚 It reminds me of Saturday mornings when I used to wake up and my dad would b listening to the fureys. 💚 brings back nice memories 💚
Way back at the turn of the last century, John Thornton was a vaudaville performer, his wife asked him "John, do you still love me"? he replied "I love you as I loved you when you were sweet sixteen". She replied "Wow, that sounds like a song, you should write one. He took up the gauntlet and the rest as they say is History. At the time, it was the first song to sell a Million sheet music copies. Al Jolson made it popular in his day...
The video of the girl running on the green and going in the door of the big house was shot on Dunlavin Green in West Wicklow. The house used to the be Perochial house. Thanks for posting - brough back some memories for my dad
Four years ago I posted my feeling for this song and my darling wife, we've just had our 38th anniversary and looking forward to our 40th and also the birth of our 1st grandchild around the 23/04/18, a boy. Love this song and listen to it regularly.
I first heard this version of the song a long time ago. It used to make me actually sob. I didn't know why. Now I think I know. It's Finbar's voice. It has the same effect on me with his older voice.
Way back at the turn of the last century, John Thornton was a vaudaville performer, his wife asked him "John, do you still love me"? he replied "I love you as I loved you when you were sweet sixteen". She replied "Wow, that sounds like a song, you should write one. He took up the gauntlet and the rest as they say is History. At the time, it was the first song to sell a Million sheet music copies. Al Jolson made it popular as did Perry Como later on and the Fureys broke in to
Now tell me there is a better song than this! in a great concert in Nottingham the power went out and everyone held there breath and the band played on best I ever had the pleasure to see just brill that means good
It's been many years but i remember seeing a different video clip of them performing this song, i remember they were performing out the front of an old homestead or something and they used images of the same girl throughout, does anyone have this video clip at all?
Respect to our Irish Ancestors. My Grandad was from Ireland. Percy Hardman. Maybe, you could tell me which part of Ireland the Hardman's originated from? Greetings from South Africa.nn
The Vid was made for Top of the Pops a weekly BBC production based on shakers and movers in the UK Charts, The year 1981, it certainly has that dreadfully naff early 80's music video about it? :-)
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lost for words to describe how beautiful this version of this song is.
Still miss my mother, and we used to listen to this song together because she remembered it from her youth.
My greatest friend died today, we used to sing this in the pub on a weekend and have the whole place singalong, I will miss him, my friend, my listener, my voice of reason, my second dad, sleep tight Jim, miss you man.
Soulful, mournful, beautiful.
I know it's been four years but I'm so sorry for your loss @Coco Paul. This song is heartbreaking!
Well that’s me old dad passed away. Tune played at his funeral. Very sad . He was always singing this till he was 96
A superb rendition of the 1898 James Thornton song. Probably the best interpretation and certainly the best musicianship. If it does not bring tears to your eyes you are not of this world.
Once your loved ones and friends have gone,just keep them in your heart and they will always will be with you.
Met my wife just before her 16th birthday in 1974 , this song expresses just how i feel for her , we've gone through a lot both good and bad but always seem to weather the storm, as we approach retirement i can only look forward to the rest of our lives together, this was an al time fave of my dearly departed mum
That so lovely 🐾
god bless u both 😊
Thankyou,
One of the all time great songs beautifully played and sung by a great band, Thank you.
Love this version 💚 It reminds me of Saturday mornings when I used to wake up and my dad would b listening to the fureys. 💚 brings back nice memories 💚
Probably one of the best love songs ever written and no man will ever sing it better than Finbar Furey does here.
That's davey arthur you idiot
beauty and a rare classic of bye gone music
catches at my heart this does..and brings tears to my eyes every time. gorgeous.
Way back at the turn of the last century, John Thornton was a vaudaville performer, his wife asked him "John, do you still love me"? he replied "I love you as I loved you when you were sweet sixteen". She replied "Wow, that sounds like a song, you should write one. He took up the gauntlet and the rest as they say is History. At the time, it was the first song to sell a Million sheet music copies. Al Jolson made it popular in his day...
God. This brings right back to being a kid again.
Thank you Furey brothers and Davey, you make all the old songs beautiful. Peace to all.
Great Song,Great Band ,Great Banjo Playing
It is so 70s London I'm amazed God bless everyone involved
This is one of those songs you wish that you were good enough to have written,
simply brilliant.
Love it.
The video of the girl running on the green and going in the door of the big house was shot on Dunlavin Green in West Wicklow. The house used to the be Perochial house. Thanks for posting - brough back some memories for my dad
My dad still sings this for me old mom who passed away.... sad
Ah Finbar, what a voice, you are such a loss.
+rod brown it would be sad if he were dead but thankfully he is not
Finbar is still touring tho Brown Rod.
No loss to me, was drinking with him the other night
That's davey arthur. Not finbar furey
First time I've ever seen the video to this, reminds me of my da, Tommy lynch I miss you so much x
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A great song the first time I ever heard it. And always will be.
Four years ago I posted my feeling for this song and my darling wife, we've just had our 38th anniversary and looking forward to our 40th and also the birth of our 1st grandchild around the 23/04/18, a boy. Love this song and listen to it regularly.
I hadnt heard this song in quite a while. It brought tears to my ears and many memories. Luv it. luv, luv it!
I absolutely love this song. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and gives me goose pimples.
Beautiful.
can't help liking this tune for all that I try, an overly-sentimental lullaby so beloved of Irish musicians.
agree with you Dennis 100%...
Love these boys and love this song.
I know am getting old when I look for this song !!
Just Fantastic !!!
I have been looking for the video with the girl on the green for ages. Love it.
I first heard this version of the song a long time ago. It used to make me actually sob. I didn't know why. Now I think I know. It's Finbar's voice. It has the same effect on me with his older voice.
I've loved this version ever since I first heard them.How great to see a video,thank you for posting! Beautiful and timeless.
Way back at the turn of the last century, John Thornton was a vaudaville performer, his wife asked him "John, do you still love me"? he replied "I love you as I loved you when you were sweet sixteen". She replied "Wow, that sounds like a song, you should write one. He took up the gauntlet and the rest as they say is History. At the time, it was the first song to sell a Million sheet music copies. Al Jolson made it popular as did Perry Como later on and the Fureys broke in to
superb, timeless.
beautiful
Just an out and out great song weather young or a little more mature..and it seems to hold some great memories for people.
21 YEARS IS ALONG TIME TO MISS LOVE. NEVER LOVED AGAIN
Me to, this version of the song is so suited to her young innocent stunning good looks. Draws you in like a black hole.
Great memories doing that video :')
Hits the soul
Love you forever my beloved Billy.
Thanks for posting.I can''t remember the last time i saw this vid but it was a heck of a long time ago.
a great old song
wonderful
Now tell me there is a better song than this! in a great concert in Nottingham the power went out and everyone held there breath and the band played on best I ever had the pleasure to see just brill that means good
Makes me cry. why?
Oh wow....
All The Best Finbar Furey Brothers Great Singers --God Bless Cape Breton Island
Magic
The video was shot in a little village called Dunlavin in Co Wicklow in Ireland.
Wow this is probabaly 70's looking at their young faces... Is that Davey Arthur playing the guitar PMSL
thats big time. hail
Elsker den sang
Finbar fUREYS Great Song All The BEST CAPE BRETON ISLAND
It's been many years but i remember seeing a different video clip of them performing this song, i remember they were performing out the front of an old homestead or something and they used images of the same girl throughout, does anyone have this video clip at all?
Youth is wasted on the young .
Respect to our Irish Ancestors. My Grandad was from Ireland. Percy Hardman. Maybe, you could tell me which part of Ireland the Hardman's originated from?
Greetings from South Africa.nn
Norse Irish you don't get any stronger
Its a workin man i am
The Vid was made for Top of the Pops a weekly BBC production based on shakers and movers in the UK Charts, The year 1981, it certainly has that dreadfully naff early 80's music video about it? :-)
I'll see you at the crossroads lovie kiss me when you get there
@cockneyneil Doubt anyone could have used less words to say so much.
Lovely song. But what kind of violins are those with the horn like piping?
It's a Stroh violin: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroh_violin
Sundance For Stevie
Comme quand t'avais 16ans
one person has no taste in music 😂
BEAUTIFUL