The Whistlin' Donkeys - Sweet Sixteen (Official Music Video)

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  • @holylochlad.4119
    @holylochlad.4119 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Played at my brother Sam,s funeral last week, waterworks for many days later. So beautiful, thank you to his favourite band the Whistling Donkeys.

  • @tenorab
    @tenorab ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love the way they respect the Furies song by not changing the arrangement but simply updating it. That's class 🎀

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is their own version, and far better than the Furies version...

  • @unahunt4433
    @unahunt4433 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    As a big fan of Finbar I salute Fergal’s version of this classic song.
    His voice is amazing and heartfelt,
    Great band too.

  • @anita-qq9iw
    @anita-qq9iw ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brilliant version, and what a beautiful girl, the whole thing made me cry.

  • @vapour_trails8079
    @vapour_trails8079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    We played this song today at my mum’s funeral. Goodbye beautiful mum ❤️

    • @paulhill9583
      @paulhill9583 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤❤

  • @robinmatyjasek7390
    @robinmatyjasek7390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the finest odes to love lost that I have ever heard...

  • @linenonthehedgerow741
    @linenonthehedgerow741 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing. I grew up with my Dad playing this song, and this is the best version. Thank you.

  • @keithbeardmore530
    @keithbeardmore530 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    An absolutely mesmerising version of this song with the very, very beautiful young lady bringing home the sentiment of the song. Brilliant xxx

  • @seamus9750
    @seamus9750 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Saw the Furey's singing this live in 1981 in Cobh when I was 19...takes me right back 😊

  • @tomlindsay5892
    @tomlindsay5892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Very, very good. A band to take over the mantle of the Dubliners and the Fureys - these guys are talented!

  • @bazmurphy7792
    @bazmurphy7792 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a lovely song, sung by a fantastic group, and what a voice. Love this group.

  • @BoB10
    @BoB10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great version That guy has a really good voice, he can sing anything and the band are fantastic , Thanks for sharing ,

  • @kevanderson9663
    @kevanderson9663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    takes me back 40yrs when met my late wife , great song ty

  • @nigelneal5524
    @nigelneal5524 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A beautiful rendition of a fureys classic amazing vocals and banjo, and the young ladys smile is truly heaven sent , no make up just natural innocent beauty....heart melting .

  • @chrismartin259
    @chrismartin259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fabulous rendition of a beautiful song I love the banjo excellent thank you

  • @martinbeal905
    @martinbeal905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Having seen the Furey's many times live this is a fabulous cover!

  • @holylochlad.4119
    @holylochlad.4119 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That banjo, just WOW.

  • @roddix7230
    @roddix7230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    A beautiful version of the fureys song
    Played it at my wedding for my special lady still brings a tear to my eyes.
    The young lady is so naturally attractive it reminds me of what young women used to look like in the seventies.

    • @DianeD862
      @DianeD862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was crying because we should of been going to Ireland we go every year but this year was a special on we just love Ireland 🇮🇪 love everything about the place the people music 🎧 the horrible virus 🦠 so sad 😞 hope next year we really want to come .sad people .🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🎧🎧☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🌹

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Fureys version was a cover...! The song was written in 1898, and first recorded in 1900!

    • @telchalone7115
      @telchalone7115 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ir nowadays in Ukraine)

  • @NSResponder
    @NSResponder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Much older than the Fureys. Written by James Thornton and first published in 1898. First hit the charts at #3 in 1901, sung by Harry Macdonough.

    • @sherp2u1
      @sherp2u1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you, I didn't know they had charts back then....

    • @SonofCuhulainn
      @SonofCuhulainn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@sherp2u1 Yes, for sheet music, rather than recordings at that point.

    • @smilingvulture
      @smilingvulture 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/vRyPZ_Bq-Lo/w-d-xo.html

  • @whalencow
    @whalencow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful, faithful rendition of the Furey's version. I had the privilege to hear Finbar play this with banjo and accompanied by guitar. One of those music memories that will stay with me forever as it's been a favourite of mine for over 30 years.

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Fureys version was a cover...! The song was written in 1898, and first recorded in 1900!

  • @whozis2
    @whozis2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Oh, Lord! I needed to hear a song like this. I just stumbled onto it and it digs right deep into my heart.

  • @nollem41
    @nollem41 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lovely version of this song!

  • @stevemanleycbg.5232
    @stevemanleycbg.5232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Stunning .just beautiful. As good as the original.

  • @Tyronebhoy-ks2cv
    @Tyronebhoy-ks2cv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    his voice is unreal. top class band.

  • @johnnymac8680
    @johnnymac8680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    What more could anyone want? A beautiful song and a beautiful girl.

    • @Lee-nh5bb
      @Lee-nh5bb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A beautiful man! 🤔 ( Irish please! )

    • @johnnymac8680
      @johnnymac8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lee-nh5bb I'm Irish and single but at 70 my courting days are behind me.

    • @amsodoneworkingnow1978
      @amsodoneworkingnow1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The memory of my love song it to me on my wedding day and yes I was indeed sweet 16 he was 19

    • @Lee-nh5bb
      @Lee-nh5bb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnnymac8680 Now that's a shame! Never say never!

    • @johnnymac8680
      @johnnymac8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lee-nh5bb You're quite right. Where there's life there's hope.

  • @graemeforssberg3986
    @graemeforssberg3986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A lovely version of this song and a beautiful girl too....what more could you want....!

  • @berlindaarmijo9251
    @berlindaarmijo9251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your voice is unique...
    Love it. Sounds Awesome and sweet. Thanks again. From NM.

  • @baillie677
    @baillie677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pure quality.

  • @moogdome2562
    @moogdome2562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    beautiful song makes me cry. No one really knows when it was written or by who. The girl is stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @rjmun580
      @rjmun580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      James Thornton wrote it in 1898 in Boston USA.

    • @janispownall1348
      @janispownall1348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My gran used to sing this many many years ago . I was only a young girl and I am now 66yrs old myself.i it has always brought me happy memories but also always brings a tear to my eyes

    • @janispownall1348
      @janispownall1348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was written by James Thornton in 1898

    • @moogdome2562
      @moogdome2562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janispownall1348 Thank you Janis. Much appreciated.

  • @04051940able
    @04051940able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I well up when I listen to this beautiful song great vocal great accompaniment thank you,wow and a beautiful girl.

  • @tomlindsay5892
    @tomlindsay5892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Fureys must be pleased that their legacy lives on. A very fine voice, accompanied by fine musicians - what's not to like? Thanks.

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Fureys version was a cover...! The song was written in 1898, and first recorded in 1900!

  • @rachelbrough8160
    @rachelbrough8160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing rendition. His voice is wonderful.

  • @lorrainecaroll397
    @lorrainecaroll397 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Absolutely love this band his voice is unreal ❤️

  • @malcolmbond2419
    @malcolmbond2419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Irish music lives on and on and on, than you guys you are brilliant, Calum Bunde

  • @tarahowie4896
    @tarahowie4896 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    we gottta you lads over to Canada.....Newfoundland and Nova Scotia have great celtic and folk music scene....my husband loves you guys

    • @minir.3182
      @minir.3182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My boyfriend and I are from Quebec, and we both have a huge Irish and Scottish ancestry history. No, not just stories but dna proved also! :) Anyways, what are the odds we got together with the same background in a sea of french people right? We just want to visit Newfoundland and Nova Scotia so bad. I would love to hang out in a pub and listen to your local bands. xx

  • @adriandoherty6110
    @adriandoherty6110 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    have to say these guys are fantastic musician's,,they never disappoint,,thank u once again 👍👍

  • @raymondchoukroun2618
    @raymondchoukroun2618 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like so much the sweet sixteen girls, aaaaaaaaaaah ! Ooooooooooh ! Yessss, it's so good ❤

  • @charlesduguid4811
    @charlesduguid4811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my favourite Irish songs very well sung and played, thanks for posting it

    • @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo
      @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not Irish.

    • @charlesduguid4811
      @charlesduguid4811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo The composer was James Thornton he was of Irish American descent and I would suggest to you that their is more Irish in his composition than American!! The jury is out on his place of birth Dublin/ Liverpool!!

    • @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo
      @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlesduguid4811 Thornton, that's a very English name, the style is that of turn of the century British and American ballads just like the song 'Danny Boy' written by an Englishman in England.

    • @charlesduguid4811
      @charlesduguid4811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo Sorry!! Danny boy was written by Johnnie Cash . Thornton was born possibly in Liverpool which to this day has a large population of Irish decent.
      Can you give me a correct version of a " British" / American ballad?

    • @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo
      @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlesduguid4811 Danny boy written by Johnny Cash, ha, ha, ha, look it up, of the top of my head ' Sam Hall' 'Barbara Allen', most of the ballads written in Britain were also popular in America.

  • @tinamullan7494
    @tinamullan7494 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely voice ❤

  • @nharalhashemi7484
    @nharalhashemi7484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful song.

  • @colinhesketh4710
    @colinhesketh4710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent...and what a very pretty lass!

    • @simon-nb-Betsyray
      @simon-nb-Betsyray 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She can have my children any time she's gorgeous 😃

  • @woodiethompson526
    @woodiethompson526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It some times seems that everyone in Ireland is either a great musician or a great singer ! Love the banjo here

    • @TheHagaar
      @TheHagaar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish we were better fighters, but I'll take better singers and writers.At least the pen and the song do its own magic.

    • @joannebarker-oh7ee
      @joannebarker-oh7ee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or a poet!

  • @bbfeign1
    @bbfeign1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    a really fine cover and a beautiful lady

  • @samuelmccormick539
    @samuelmccormick539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great band and could listen to them all day brilliant

  • @darrenganderton776
    @darrenganderton776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fantastic voice, great cover of a beautiful song,

  • @Paulo.1984
    @Paulo.1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brilliant cover! So heartfelt, so beautiful!

  • @jameskinnin5170
    @jameskinnin5170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was written by James Thornton in 1898 and is still very popular today

  • @seangrogan3622
    @seangrogan3622 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My love for the donkeys grows ever deeper

  • @marymcmullen7765
    @marymcmullen7765 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Absolutely Beautiful!

  • @stevenkirk3891
    @stevenkirk3891 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best cover of this song I have heard.

  • @saoirset1247
    @saoirset1247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These amazing voices don't nearly get enough air-time, unreal ❤

  • @stephenmagee701
    @stephenmagee701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love this version! Well done lads!!

    • @johngibson8088
      @johngibson8088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Peace, Love, and Happiness from Black Mtn. N.C. USA ... this made my heart warm, and my eyes ... watery! Thank you for you music.

  • @clarkerattray6453
    @clarkerattray6453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the version by Davy Arthur and the Fureys from years n years ago this is so close. Excellent. 👌👌

  • @Hollcall
    @Hollcall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    OH MY, She is special. WOW..............! { this , from an old man who once loved red hair}

  • @TazConlon
    @TazConlon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a beautiful song brings a tear to my eye every-time..

  • @DanPurdy1
    @DanPurdy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A beautiful song done by the Mills Brothers so long ago and done so well here.

  • @davidspencer4713
    @davidspencer4713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what an amazing voice sung beautiful

  • @alexmorris452
    @alexmorris452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely brilliant ,,,,,finbar would be proud they are doing this old classic well

  • @lisamc6500
    @lisamc6500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful, gets me every time 😓❣

  • @davidtynan190
    @davidtynan190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vocals absolutely outstanding has good has you get

  • @matsrosengren208
    @matsrosengren208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely genial! Vocal and instrumental alike! I will start planning a visit to Ireland, the country of genial music!

  • @owenrichardson5213
    @owenrichardson5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing song.

  • @bobw7066
    @bobw7066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a wonderful cover of the Furey's song , I will watch this often as I do with Finbar Furey and his band.

    • @mickoleary7488
      @mickoleary7488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is not a Fureys song. It was written by James Thornton , an American in 1898

    • @michaelord988
      @michaelord988 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bob W Al Jolson sang it years ago

    • @markdoherty152
      @markdoherty152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mickoleary7488 actually he was born in either Dublin or Liverpool, no one is sure, he emigrated with his family in 1869 and became an American citizen in 1931

  • @williamcole9040
    @williamcole9040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The whole thing is beautiful. Well done you Paddy’s. From a Welsh singer.

  • @petergrossett6763
    @petergrossett6763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finbar Furey, would be very proud, of this great performance. Ireland is awesome.

    • @NC-zy7mo
      @NC-zy7mo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He most definitely would

    • @petergrossett6763
      @petergrossett6763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gerard mcveigh I always thought Scotland and her people, and the Irish, and Ireland, north and south are as good as it can get. Flawed yes, some massive conundrums, but thats life.Gaelic/Celtic culture is so influential world. Now I'm old and hopes for future can crumble. I want to say, Edinbugh's a dump, with a union flag topping the castle, but I dont want to hurt their feeling. Money and its culture, rule things now, always did, chuck in the MSM. The world. Thanks for you comment. Finbar Furey, Dougie Mclean, Robbie Burns still a great way to pass the time. I used to think Edinburgh was beautiful and as Scotlands capital more than a pile of bricks, seems I'm wrong.

    • @petergrossett6763
      @petergrossett6763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gerard mcveigh I sadly, share your fears. My mum was Irish as were her parents. That makes me half Irish, half Scot that way round, even though I was born in Scotland. The Irish are a huge powerful diaspora, the true Irish are formidable and certainly not defeated yet. Though time and tide, may not be on Irelands side at the moment time and tide can turn. The internationalists have not won. Not yet

    • @petergrossett6763
      @petergrossett6763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      gerard mcveigh Dundee kettle boiler by birth and paternal descent. Mother from West Tyrone, her dad from Donegal.

  • @charlottedowling2241
    @charlottedowling2241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant love that song and you sing it amazing just like the fury’s .

  • @eddiebirch2067
    @eddiebirch2067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful version

  • @SevenRavens007
    @SevenRavens007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful version. It's rare to hear a cover that's better than the original!

    • @jamesfrench7299
      @jamesfrench7299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it's not. It sounds almost the same.

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Fureys version was a cover...! The song was written in 1898, and first recorded in 1900!

  • @arienne112
    @arienne112 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    love it !!!! greetings from Hoogeveen The Netherlands :)

  • @derekvile1124
    @derekvile1124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    never heard you guys before! absolutely brilliant!

  • @paulk1068
    @paulk1068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic song and singer, well done

  • @darrylgilliland1842
    @darrylgilliland1842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If l close my eyes l can only hear the FURYS . So this is Beautiful. ,!,!,

  • @user-pi2wb2lo4j
    @user-pi2wb2lo4j 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Listen to their version of Bees wing.....I love it

  • @seafax
    @seafax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful.

  • @NC-zy7mo
    @NC-zy7mo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finbar furey would love this cover 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

  • @JohnSmith-hk9xq
    @JohnSmith-hk9xq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been waiting for a worthy successor to the Furies / Christie etc and hae just found them. Absolutely cracked it!

  • @henryd.machon9598
    @henryd.machon9598 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The first I have heard you guys, Amazing is all I can say, When are you all coming to Glasgow, soon I hope

  • @Munkfish-TV
    @Munkfish-TV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is an absolute dolly

  • @samrichards9015
    @samrichards9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    soo beautiful thank you

  • @francgrimes1293
    @francgrimes1293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome , unbelievable talent., I Salute you ,from the Rebel County.

    • @sherp2u1
      @sherp2u1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Up the Treaty....

  • @j0o235
    @j0o235 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Remembering my first love valerie ❤

  • @kingshamie1332
    @kingshamie1332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely 😎

  • @auldyin7939
    @auldyin7939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best cover of the Furey's ever. well done.

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Fureys version was a cover...! The song was written in 1898, and first recorded in 1900!

  • @carolthornton9087
    @carolthornton9087 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous

  • @mrsteel9026
    @mrsteel9026 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great cover, quality.

  • @davereynolds9797
    @davereynolds9797 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely. Thanks so much

  • @nicky6334
    @nicky6334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met my girlfriend when she was sixteen I was 18 , I moved away for 12 years came back and found her again this song reminds me of her

  • @howardhynes1894
    @howardhynes1894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect, job

  • @adriandoocey4382
    @adriandoocey4382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Remeber my dad playin the furys version but i really like this really good job

  • @neilcolley25
    @neilcolley25 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just great

  • @paulk1068
    @paulk1068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant version and love the video x

  • @theresaforde4260
    @theresaforde4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it

  • @davidmarshall6436
    @davidmarshall6436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice version sweet sixteen by whistlin donkeys.

  • @listonleisure9378
    @listonleisure9378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top class !

  • @jameskinnin5170
    @jameskinnin5170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was written by James Thornton 1898 and still very popular today

    • @Pokafalva
      @Pokafalva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is right, James. But so many people think it is a Fureys original!

  • @ladylaois8184
    @ladylaois8184 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pure talent

  • @dopamine-z5z
    @dopamine-z5z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the times love is beautiful Tanks for your music video🐧🌻🦉

  • @nharalhashemi7484
    @nharalhashemi7484 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class

  • @johnmoriarty131
    @johnmoriarty131 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic voice
    Omg
    Could listen forever
    That may be better than the fureys
    That's hard to imagine but that's a brilliant version
    From the vocals to the music
    Nice banjo

    • @JM-jr4pr
      @JM-jr4pr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nothing beats the fureys version

    • @02887727356
      @02887727356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      damn close

  • @Kitiwake
    @Kitiwake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Mc Cormack...God bless the days.