Here l sit almost 90 Korean War vet hard as nail they say with tears in my eyes listing to this song reminds me of my late wife who I met when I return home in 1952 after completing my deployment. Such a butifully done song
I have loved Allison's singing for many years. This song is the ultimate testament to how amazing she is as a vocalist and interpreter of music. You can feel the years of hardship she has endured since she was a young girl coming through in her interpretation of this classic Irish ballad. I have listened to every version of this song that I can find and I cannot find one that even comes close to her performance. I will forever be in awe of her immense talent.
The only thing that could have improved this rendition would be cinematic costuming and make up to present her as having her "day's numbered." She is in full throated vitality, strength, beauty and youth here. Tamper with that dissonance for the illusion.
One of the saddest and most nostalgic of all the millions of love songs that have ever been written. The choices we make and then have to live with, the roads that lead to nothing, the loss of money, energy, self- belief, hope as time goes by. Everything is here. My heart cracks and shatters each time I hear it, as if it were my own story.
I will never understand why this lady did not achieve greater fame. She beats any female country singer hands down. Her album/DVD "Show" are not to be missed.
Alisson delivers the perfect rendition of this beautiful and traditional Irish song, and the accompanying musicians are absolutely from the very top drawer. So so beautiful, thanks so much to all of you. 🙋♂
One of those truly magic moments in music when the stars are all aligned, everyone rises to the very top of their game and something outstanding happens. Take Allison's tragic family history, have her sing an Irish lament and hang on. She just about breaks down a couple of times and at 3:58 you can see Jerry Douglas encouraging her to keep it together. MAGIC!!!
Same here! Her voice gives me chills on this song. It's so pretty. I'm not familiar with it. But I got it right away it was some type of Celtic song. I hate she isn't bigger in the music industry. She is a fantastic artist.
Best version of this song to date. I send to anyone I know who is Irish. It always gets an amazing reception. This history of the ballad is long and tells a great story. I just got back from Northen Ireland and listened to Allison singing Carrickfergus every day!
I don't like voting like best one etc. But if I have to: Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem. It doesn't matter how good Allison's version is, Liam is simply incomparable.
Damn I'm a 75 year old Nam combat paratrooper vet and that wee bit o Irish in me started to get misty eyed. Absolutely loved this video and her voice is beyond mere words.
That has to be the best version of carrickfergus of all time. With all due respect to all the other great singers who sang it. What a voice & what a singer
@@BluecatDJ NETHER WOMEN DO A GOOD JOB-LISTEN TO JIM MCCANN OF THE DUBLINERS-FOR ONE ALISON DOES NOT EVEN KNOW THE CORRECT LYRICS AND WHILE HER VOICE IS CHAMPION ON THE HIGH NOTES SHE HAS NO TONE ON THE LOWER--I AM PROF J SEAMUS MACCIARNAIN A FORMER STREET BUSKER IN IRELAND'S CITIES I DETEST A PERSON WHO IS ILL PREPARED TO DO JUSTICE TO A CENTURIES OLD BELOVED BALLAD. ALISON-AND SORR Y JOAN HAVEN'T A CLUE. IT SEEMS THEY ARE SINGING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME. I STAND ON MY CRITIQUE--LISTEN ALSO TO LIAM CLANCY VERSION. PEACE LADS AND BE WELL.
She isn’t mainstream in America, so sad because sometimes/and/or what sells is crap compared to this. Btw my husband and I are proud of our Irish/Scottish heritage!! McNabb’s and Walsh in the house!
Ballygrant and Kilmeny are actually located on the inner Hebrides island of Islay, part of Scotland. For some reason the writer of the songs lyrics changed Kilmeny to Kilkenny. Kilmeny does have a stone quarry that is mined for black stones, especially for gravestones.
@@stacywalsh4248, Thank God, there are still some relatively Young, Talented Musicians ( not everyone can be An Author, Autistic-Child Mother, Musician, Singer-Songwriter and Superb Vocalist like Ms. Moorer ). BUT, these 'Authentic Talented Artists' are difficult to locate, because BIG $$'s Bucks Music can Not maximize the Profits via Cookie-Cutter Marketing ! No Talent Wanna-Be's with Melodic Analysis & Auto-Tune can easily be Marketed to make BILLIONS !! Big Sis, Shelby Lynn is a fair Talent herself. In definite agreement Ms. Walsh... what is out there is 99.999% CRAP.
The ultimate version of Carrickfergus by Allison moorer I felt emotional all the way through this version it tugs so much at the heart strings and soul so much. Even the magnificent musicians looked a bit choked up well thanks Allison for making a grown man cry-magnificent.
What kind of magic is this !? I’m only fifth generation Irish descent but on both sides of my bloodline but this song has reached into my British body and mind an straight through to my Irish heart and soul, and I am once again approaching 🚢 Larne for the first time 1978 looking f the greenest grass I’d ever seen, I knew I was home. I know I must go back there one day but will it destroy a beautiful memory, the people, the crack and beauty I left behind 🥰 I was 18 remember I was young and my whole life ahead and settling down was an option for a free traveling man / boy. Loosing those memories I think that’s what I’m afraid of? ❤️😂
They are wonderful indeed. Wonderful voice. What other song can capture the soul of ireland so? It deserves such musicians and voice as these. The ultimate rendition . . the ethereal Orla and her harp. Celtic Woman.
I agree with all previous comments. What a version of one beautiful song. You can sense that these experienced musicians just know that they are in the company of greatness. Thank you to all concerned. This is a wee gem.
l have always thought that the late Jim McCann' s was my preferred version, but l have to say that Allison Moorer's rendering of 'Carrickfergus' is excellent. To be fair though, with the accompanying of the top musicians she had with her, does make a difference, but she has a wonderful voice.
I agree with Roger. Listen to Loudon Wainwright's version if you love this beautiful, haunting song. Allison Moorer's rendition is another wonderful gift.
Thanks for sharing this; a wonderful performance by a singer who deserves acclaim beyond the country genre she is most commonly associated with: this proves the point. Makes one wonder who saw this in her and put singer and song together. Brilliant, IMO.
Werner Meyer Hi. Yes, I’ve also listened to Joan Baez’s version. It is great too. 👍 She is a wonderful singer and entertainer. She has recorded several great versions of other songwriters’ songs, like “Hello In There” (John Prine) & “Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” (Stevie Wonder). - Well worth a listen.
Hey you Allison Moorer I love this song I have never cried till I watched you sing it and now every time I watch you sing I cry you have a wonderful voice and you sing with so much feeling, you are beautiful lots of love Kinnon.
WOW!!! What a magnificent voice! I love this great Irish balad and have heard many versions. This is one of the best. Thanks for uploading...Beautiful.
Here l sit almost 90 Korean War vet hard as nail they say with tears in my eyes listing to this song reminds me of my late wife who I met when I return home in 1952 after completing my deployment. Such a butifully done song
Thank you for your service sir. Respect from Lancashire.
thank you, soooo much and god bless you and yours !
music IS SO POWERFUL...
it transients time and memories its a wonderful human experience
I admire your strength, God bless you.
I have loved Allison's singing for many years. This song is the ultimate testament to how amazing she is as a vocalist and interpreter of music. You can feel the years of hardship she has endured since she was a young girl coming through in her interpretation of this classic Irish ballad. I have listened to every version of this song that I can find and I cannot find one that even comes close to her performance. I will forever be in awe of her immense talent.
Yes, just incredibly beautiful.
The only thing that could have improved this rendition would be cinematic costuming and make up to present her as having her "day's numbered." She is in full throated vitality, strength, beauty and youth here. Tamper with that dissonance for the illusion.
Try Jim MCCann
Couldn't go on reading your comment while listening to her singing. Because of tears in my eyes.
I think you’re spot on, this is such a powerful rendition and so emotive.
One of the saddest and most nostalgic of all the millions of love songs that have ever been written. The choices we make and then have to live with, the roads that lead to nothing, the loss of money, energy, self- belief, hope as time goes by. Everything is here. My heart cracks and shatters each time I hear it, as if it were my own story.
Nicely said
Living in that miasma.
Its Maudlin but still...gets me most of time...
Err, it’s about Irish people leaving for America because of the potato famine in Ireland. Just saying
I will never understand why this lady did not achieve greater fame. She beats any female country singer hands down. Her album/DVD "Show" are not to be missed.
\it's not fair to her talent
Agree one hundred percent!
In this she was singing the way Ally Bain wanted, thats why its so good. On her own she sings all the wrong songs.
I can't understand it either.
Truth! She’s so talented!!
She sings this song like an Angel
❤first time hearing this woman sing this song 🎵 😍 ❤absulatey Beautiful and the Musican,s Crem del A Crem❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Alisson delivers the perfect rendition of this beautiful and traditional Irish song, and the accompanying musicians are absolutely from the very top drawer. So so beautiful, thanks so much to all of you. 🙋♂
The best version I have ever heard 😊
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Beautiful and talented woman.
Breath taking performance!!!!
One of those truly magic moments in music when the stars are all aligned, everyone rises to the very top of their game and something outstanding happens. Take Allison's tragic family history, have her sing an Irish lament and hang on. She just about breaks down a couple of times and at 3:58 you can see Jerry Douglas encouraging her to keep it together. MAGIC!!!
Well spotted ! Wonderful backing by all the band and one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard.
Such a beautiful, clear, perfectly pitched voice, with some of the world’s best musicians backing her up.
Alison moorer is the best authentic female country singer songwriter.I have been a fan since 97-
absolutely!
Same here! Her voice gives me chills on this song. It's so pretty. I'm not familiar with it. But I got it right away it was some type of Celtic song. I hate she isn't bigger in the music industry. She is a fantastic artist.
Truly a beautiful rendition of this beautiful Irish ballad.
JUST BEAUTIFUL! That's all ya can say about this performance. Wow
this song should be on that gold disc. they sent off into space.
Yep 100%
Best version of this song to date. I send to anyone I know who is Irish. It always gets an amazing reception. This history of the ballad is long and tells a great story. I just got back from Northen Ireland and listened to Allison singing Carrickfergus every day!
Irish here… and on my playlist… ❤️💚
I don't like voting like best one etc. But if I have to: Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem. It doesn't matter how good Allison's version is, Liam is simply incomparable.
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Dubliners do a great version too. Jim McCann
Joan Baez does a good version of this song. However, it lacks emotion, imo.
My God this woman has an amazing voice!!
Just WOW, tears....
Damn I'm a 75 year old Nam combat paratrooper vet and that wee bit o Irish in me started to get misty eyed. Absolutely loved this video and her voice is beyond mere words.
Thank you for your service good sir.
If she is reading this. This is beautiful Allison.
Those eyes and that song, heart melting
Un placer escucharte. Hermosa voz. Saludos desde Argentina
That has to be the best version of carrickfergus of all time. With all due respect to all the other great singers who sang it. What a voice & what a singer
All respect to Allison and her strong, controlled alto ... but Joan Baez wins the head-to-head, for me.
@@BluecatDJ NETHER WOMEN DO A GOOD JOB-LISTEN TO JIM MCCANN OF THE DUBLINERS-FOR ONE ALISON DOES NOT EVEN KNOW THE CORRECT LYRICS AND WHILE HER VOICE IS CHAMPION ON THE HIGH NOTES SHE HAS NO TONE ON THE LOWER--I AM PROF J SEAMUS MACCIARNAIN A FORMER STREET BUSKER IN IRELAND'S CITIES I DETEST A PERSON WHO IS ILL PREPARED TO DO JUSTICE TO A CENTURIES OLD BELOVED BALLAD. ALISON-AND SORR Y JOAN HAVEN'T A CLUE. IT SEEMS THEY ARE SINGING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME. I STAND ON MY CRITIQUE--LISTEN ALSO TO LIAM CLANCY VERSION. PEACE LADS AND BE WELL.
I suppose that everyone is entitled to their opinion but the real power here lies in the song itself
James Mckernan a Young Charlotte Church might be worth a listen☘️☘️☘️
its worst i ever heard terrible accent and so pitchy
Awesome voice has Allison..... wow....great performance....
Allison Moorer really nails this beautifully sad Celtic folk song. You should do more folk, Allison. Your voice has tremendous feeling.
I live in Carrickfergus
WOW, she nailed it! And I am a proud Irishman who has heard many great singers perform this song.
She isn’t mainstream in America, so sad because sometimes/and/or what sells is crap compared to this. Btw my husband and I are proud of our Irish/Scottish heritage!! McNabb’s and Walsh in the house!
Wow, just beautiful!!!!
Ballygrant and Kilmeny are actually located on the inner Hebrides island of Islay, part of Scotland. For some reason the writer of the songs lyrics changed Kilmeny to Kilkenny. Kilmeny does have a stone quarry that is mined for black stones, especially for gravestones.
@@stacywalsh4248, Thank God, there are still some relatively Young, Talented Musicians ( not everyone can be An Author, Autistic-Child Mother, Musician, Singer-Songwriter and Superb Vocalist like Ms. Moorer ). BUT, these 'Authentic Talented Artists' are difficult to locate, because BIG $$'s Bucks Music can Not maximize the Profits via Cookie-Cutter Marketing ! No Talent Wanna-Be's with Melodic Analysis & Auto-Tune can easily be Marketed to make BILLIONS !! Big Sis, Shelby Lynn is a fair Talent herself. In definite agreement Ms. Walsh... what is out there is 99.999% CRAP.
I don't know whether to write or cry. From Brazil!
Never heard of her and only know the song because of Boardwalk Empire but oh my god I just fell in love
She’s an under-rated American artist, because she isn’t mainstream..a true American artist! ❤️🎶🇺🇸
I listen to this version of this song every day. It brings back many memories of my life. Superb rendition. Joe Dublin Jan 23.
You will rarely see a more passionate performance of any song by any artist....ever.
This is truly the best ever version of this classic Irish Song just came across it today . Mary from Dublin.
Marisse, Allison is so gifted. She is not as celebrated as she should be. One of the best talents out of Nashville.
I agree, it's truly beautiful and of all the versions I've listened to this is by far the best. The back-up musicians and wonderful too. Just perfect.
Loudon Wainwright III's version is perhaps the best I have come across.
Marisse Reynolds wow, isn’t it great to come across a song or version of a song you’ve never heard before, this is so beautiful yet sad.
Itsanoceannotoceon
Thank you Freddie Elwood for sharing Allison Moorer's song. She is and has been a favourite of my heart and soul since the eighties. Beautiful.
First Time I have heard it, Beautiful, my dad came from here and it bought back memories, passed some 23 years ago and I still miss him.
Excellent version.. Truly a masterpiece. Thumbs up to Alison.
Yeh a beautiful voice .
The ultimate version of Carrickfergus by Allison moorer I felt emotional all the way through this version it tugs so much at the heart strings and soul so much. Even the magnificent musicians looked a bit choked up well thanks Allison for making a grown man cry-magnificent.
Perfection. I'm so glad Alison Moorer is again making new music. A solid fan since 1998. Thanks to the BBC.
You are 100% right, I've been a fan since 1999.
He last album Blood, is very personal. It's about her father and mother and sister Shelby Lynn, and what happened to them.
Great voice, beautiful woman, difficult song (with inconsistent lyrics), superb interpretation. Great musicians too!
Alright girl, you've done my Da's favourite song well.
Truly a magnificent talent! What a voice! I've not heard this version.
First time I've heard her. Thank you.
What kind of magic is this !? I’m only fifth generation Irish descent but on both sides of my bloodline but this song has reached into my British body and mind an straight through to my Irish heart and soul, and I am once again approaching 🚢 Larne for the first time 1978 looking f the greenest grass I’d ever seen, I knew I was home.
I know I must go back there one day but will it destroy a beautiful memory, the people, the crack and beauty I left behind 🥰 I was 18 remember I was young and my whole life ahead and settling down was an option for a free traveling man / boy. Loosing those memories I think that’s what I’m afraid of? ❤️😂
Great singer, great personality, and one of the most beautiful women I ever saw..
Musical perfection!
From a land where all their wars are happy and all their songs are sad , the greatest living nation in the world
Oh My Goodness! Can anything more beautiful.
how can i say i am a happy guy without ever having heard this song? awesome!
Stunning rendition, her vocal range and crisp diction are gorgeous.
that crisp diction reminds me of Gene Pitney another one who forms his words
Fantastic voice and passion in her performance brilliant XX
she definitely does the best cover of this song. deep feeeling like her life
London Wainwright III also does a classic version . . .
They are wonderful indeed. Wonderful voice. What other song can capture the soul of ireland so? It deserves such musicians and voice as these.
The ultimate rendition . . the ethereal Orla and her harp. Celtic Woman.
I agree with all previous comments. What a version of one beautiful song. You can sense that these experienced musicians just know that they are in the company of greatness. Thank you to all concerned. This is a wee gem.
Everyone has their favourite version. I have to say this is right up there. So beautiful. Thanks to the uploader Many blessings to you and yours.
First time for me for this version, tears for me I'm afraid, brilliant.
Right?!
What a singer, what great musicians and what a version. She soars.
instablaster
This is so beautiful, definitely one of my favourite versions but Liam Clancy will always be my most favourite.
I was just thinking of someone from my past and this song gave me goosebumps. I wonder how they are
Now I'm bawling like a baby
Beautiful
The musicians here also stated that it was the best version they'd ever heard.
I would agree...it's truly beautiful.
l have always thought that the late Jim McCann' s was my preferred version, but l have to say that Allison Moorer's rendering of 'Carrickfergus' is excellent. To be fair though, with the accompanying of the top musicians she had with her, does make a difference, but she has a wonderful voice.
@@mattdeazeley55 Agreed. She changed the lyrics as well but it was still the best.
hehe.......we say that to everyone................probably the worst "over the top" version ever...........pure shite............big in NZ.......
phillip bartholomew where did they say that?
touch my soul ...
See what a beautiful moment! Thank you Allison! From Brazil!
what the hell have I been missing,oh my can this pretty lady sing,I'll shure as hell will be watching for her from now on.**********
Allison sang this with so much emotion..she made it her own!
best version l haver heard,,, stunning. pat daly.
Just one great track from the best series to ever be put on tv
Totally agree!!!!!
sometimes words are not enough just the feeling it gives listening, to such a perfect voice, by a great singer, thank you.
Brings tears to my eyes
I agree with Roger. Listen to Loudon Wainwright's version if you love this beautiful, haunting song. Allison Moorer's rendition is another wonderful gift.
Thank you Allison
That voice takes me to the best place, underrated and glorious Allison
Absolitley beatiful voice.
My heart is full
Wow, great voice...😁😁😁As black a ink...
Thanks for sharing this; a wonderful performance by a singer who deserves acclaim beyond the country genre she is most commonly associated with: this proves the point. Makes one wonder who saw this in her and put singer and song together. Brilliant, IMO.
She, like so many, are under-rated..many of us know who the real stars are! ❤️🎶
That wee Aly Bain and his fiddle get everywhere.
Stunning delivery of this tune!
I've listened to hundreds of recordings of Carrickfergus. NOTHING comes close to this.... Nothing.
You*re right - it is wonderful to listen to this rendering. But - did you ever enjoy this song by Joan Baez?
Werner Meyer Hi. Yes, I’ve also listened to Joan Baez’s version. It is great too. 👍 She is a wonderful singer and entertainer. She has recorded several great versions of other songwriters’ songs, like “Hello In There” (John Prine) & “Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” (Stevie Wonder). - Well worth a listen.
Listen to Van Morrison's version , he doesn't scream it out like she does .
Absolutely, im 63 and half irish and never heard a better version.. straight to my heart.
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Everytime I heard this, the same emotion. So deep, so hearttaking. So beautiful voice
So beautiful…and so is the song!
This WONDERFUL singing - totally amazing. Allison Moorer you nailed this !
Hey you Allison Moorer I love this song I have never cried till I watched you sing it and now every time I watch you sing I cry you have a wonderful voice and you sing with so much feeling, you are beautiful lots of love Kinnon.
You're in fine voice, Allison, and carry the deep tragedy of this song. Well done.
Very nice voice! Nicely done instrumental.
OH ALLISON WE ALL LOVE YOU IN THIS MYSTIC TALE.
Truly wonderful... thanks for that epic version !!!!!!
WOW!!! What a magnificent voice! I love this great Irish balad and have heard many versions. This is one of the best. Thanks for uploading...Beautiful.
Superb musicians and an incredible vocalist. Many thanks for sharing this wonderful version.
Goose bumps
Beautiful song, sung beautifully by a beautiful woman ❤
So haunting ! I`m afraid to listen again , the last time I was haunted for weeks ! Wonderful !
After hearing the song in Boardwalk Empire, I found this rendition. Emotional.
Great and lovely and wonderful. . She apparently loved Van Morrison's version so much that she follows his changes to the lyrics, subtle as they are.
Agreed, both Van Morrison's and she create beautiful renditions...Morrison puts a male spin and she, truly lovely
Så här vackert kan någon bara sjunga som har upplevt sorg.
Kingen
Absolutely passionate verse, and interpretation.
Man there are tears rolling down my cheeks, what a beautiful song, beautiful words, and beautiful performance. Thank you.
And beautiful woman
Same with me
My favorite part of this recording is when her Alabama twang comes through on the line "black as ink."
Nothing wrong with an Alabama twang, thanks for listening 🙂
My fav song sung so beautifully and passionately by Allison. Aly Bain on fiddle I believe?
Yes indeed.
it's from the annual Transatlantic Sessions
@@TheZimmy7 My favourite music series ever. With the King of the Dobro, Jerry Douglas, adding to the melancholy feel of one of the great Irish songs.
Beautiful....
Magnificent!
if i had written this song this is the way i would want it to be heard.
Beautiful...
Wow that really got me lovely