September 1986, in Dublin, on our Honeymoon, we were walking along a pedestrian mall when we heard Paul’s song “The Island” from outdoor speakers attached to a record store. We went right in and bought it, and have been Brady fans ever since. Our 38th Anniversary this year, and Paul’s voice still resonates for us of those glory days.
Was roofing in Oregon in the mid-80s when the album version of this tune came over the local radio. I almost killed myself flying down the ladder to call the station and find at who/what it was. Went that afternoon to the record shop and the owner ordered "Welcome here kind stranger" for me and the LP came a few weeks later. That was 36 years ago!! The whole album is amazing and I still have it.... but this song is the standout. Thank you Mr. Brady for sharing your otherworldly artistry, it has meant alot to me.
The Planxty gang are the best music weavers to ever have played, and written, and moved the world with words since the bards of the Dannan in the bronze age
I remember singing this in a pub in Belfast and everyone just went silent The words are beautifully written but the way its sang that irish vibe its beautiful i used loved singing it ❤❤
A talented man in touch with his soul..........................................................to capture the essence of a song is not easy to do but Paul does it seemingly with ease. I don't think they know who wrote these words but they think it was during the American civil war where I can only imagine pain, misery, confusion and conflicting emotions were everyday occurrences. I can almost feel this man's weary soul crying out for the gentle human touch of love and kindness in a mad depressing world. Of course we can only imagine and it will likely be far far away from the actual misery he and thousands endured.
La primera vez que escuché esta canción fue en un disco de Planxty a principios de los años 80. Quedé subyugado por ella. Soy fiel seguidor de todo lo que hicieron Planxty... tal vez mi grupo irlandés preferido. Pero cuando escuché la primera y demás versiones de Mr Paul Brady me sorprendió aún más : Paul aportaba una fuerza y sentimiento muy especial, con su habitual mixtura entre sentimiento prifundo y fuerte carácter. Brutal. Esta versión, es simplemente una obra maestra, Paul ha ganado matices vocales con los años y su habilidad instrumental sigue intacta. Thank you Paul!! ❤ Un saludo desde Bilbao, en el País Vasco,
Amazing vibrato in his voice, suits the style so well. Traditional songs are the best, as they picture the sad definitive farewells people had to face in life. Sometimes music is so beautiful, that it hurts.
It gives me goose bumps. It is a haunting song and so wonderfully sung by Paul Brady. I've got a few of his albums and every now and then I delve into one, like today at lunchtime, wonderful. He makes me proud of my Irish heritage.
I'm an Australian acoustic musician I play guitar mandolin and piano And was introduced to Paul Brady 14 years ago You have much to be proud of A truly rare talent Thati have learnt so much from He made me want to be a better musician I now play in many alternative tunings on guitar and mix it up on the mandolin Love Paul Brady
Some people write the songs, and nobody can do it better. Some people do the songs better than anyone else can. This may not be his song, but I haven't heard anyone yet who can do it better than he does.
It's true, I live on the banks of Lake Pontchartain, and if you can talk food, music, sports or politics, you'll always be welcome in a Louisiana home.
Thank you for this... I have been trying to find a path to sing this song... you have set my feet well back to the place i need to explore... gracias !
I thought it was very beautiful, I only know The Be Good Tanya's style of this song, I liked the way you sang don't worry about the comment of the last guy.
Hardly. They’re all over the place. You just have to look. Find this song on Spotify and go from there. It’ll suggest similar artists for you. The torch of the 60’s 70’s songwriters is being carried forward quite well.
It's fascinating hearing Paul Brady from 2013 after listening to his stunning 1977 performance. In the newer video he seemed at first not completely at home with the song, throwing in vocal flourishes that didn't quite fit, but in the last couple of verses he settled down into it, and sounded quite well indeed.
Open D on a Lowden with Brady singing. Heavenly.
September 1986, in Dublin, on our Honeymoon, we were walking along a pedestrian mall when we heard Paul’s song “The Island” from outdoor speakers attached to a record store. We went right in and bought it, and have been Brady fans ever since. Our 38th Anniversary this year, and Paul’s voice still resonates for us of those glory days.
Was roofing in Oregon in the mid-80s when the album version of this tune came over the local radio. I almost killed myself flying down the ladder to call the station and find at who/what it was. Went that afternoon to the record shop and the owner ordered "Welcome here kind stranger" for me and the LP came a few weeks later. That was 36 years ago!! The whole album is amazing and I still have it.... but this song is the standout. Thank you Mr. Brady for sharing your otherworldly artistry, it has meant alot to me.
I am glad you made it safely down the ladder :-)
Yours was the proper response to this tune and his singing.
Priceless song form one of Ireland's best singer/songwriter musician..
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I love this song and Paul Brady sings the definitive version. Wonderful.
The Planxty gang are the best music weavers to ever have played, and written, and moved the world with words since the bards of the Dannan in the bronze age
I remember singing this in a pub in Belfast and everyone just went silent
The words are beautifully written but the way its sang that irish vibe its beautiful i used loved singing it ❤❤
A talented man in touch with his soul..........................................................to capture the essence of a song is not easy to do but Paul does it seemingly with ease. I don't think they know who wrote these words but they think it was during the American civil war where I can only imagine pain, misery, confusion and conflicting emotions were everyday occurrences. I can almost feel this man's weary soul crying out for the gentle human touch of love and kindness in a mad depressing world. Of course we can only imagine and it will likely be far far away from the actual misery he and thousands endured.
He can sing any genre ... perfectly
God bless my daddy's soul!!! My father talked about these waters often... 💔
La primera vez que escuché esta canción fue en un disco de Planxty a principios de los años 80. Quedé subyugado por ella. Soy fiel seguidor de todo lo que hicieron Planxty... tal vez mi grupo irlandés preferido.
Pero cuando escuché la primera y demás versiones de Mr Paul Brady me sorprendió aún más : Paul aportaba una fuerza y sentimiento muy especial, con su habitual mixtura entre sentimiento prifundo y fuerte carácter. Brutal.
Esta versión, es simplemente una obra maestra, Paul ha ganado matices vocales con los años y su habilidad instrumental sigue intacta. Thank you Paul!! ❤
Un saludo desde Bilbao, en el País Vasco,
Amazing vibrato in his voice, suits the style so well. Traditional songs are the best, as they picture the sad definitive farewells people had to face in life. Sometimes music is so beautiful, that it hurts.
Exactly 🍀
Even his Bobness Mr. Bob Dylan visited Paul to ask him how play guitar on this very special song. Bravo Paul!
I heard this in a pub in Galway once. I haven’t been able to get it out of my head ever since.
Have another listen
Was it in Monroe's Tavern?
Josh Cahil's busking version on Grafton St is worth checking out too, it impressed me for one☘️
Paul, you gave me comfort 40 yesrs ago, and you still do. Thank you.
Paul Brady’s voice has improved with age. Just brilliant
He now has the age to play this song as it should be done, in a hauntingly nostalgic way. Absolute magic
"to try to paint her beauty would only be in vain" - miss my princess like crazy.
Magnificant! Just the right everything.
Breathtaking. Lyrics and longing in his voice and guitar are haunting. Thank you for such talent.
Blown away when I first heard this, still gives me shivers. Simply stunning
It gives me goose bumps. It is a haunting song and so wonderfully sung by Paul Brady. I've got a few of his albums and every now and then I delve into one, like today at lunchtime, wonderful. He makes me proud of my Irish heritage.
I'm an Australian acoustic musician I play guitar mandolin and piano
And was introduced to Paul Brady 14 years ago
You have much to be proud of
A truly rare talent
Thati have learnt so much from
He made me want to be a better musician
I now play in many alternative tunings on guitar and mix it up on the mandolin
Love Paul Brady
Just magnificent guitar playing and emotive singing. Classic stuff
Absolutely beautiful Paul!👌💚
Seen paul in new york about six times ,he was magic everytime
Just beautiful.
Some people write the songs, and nobody can do it better. Some people do the songs better than anyone else can. This may not be his song, but I haven't heard anyone yet who can do it better than he does.
Such wonderful wonderful music from a wonderful musician!
His Guitar playing on this is brilliant....
Love this song, and often tune into Paul Brady singing it.....and always think of back in Ireland in the 70s. thanks for sharing, Best wishes
Ireland in the 70s was a rich, complicated place, and PACKED FULL of brilliant music.
Pure poetry
This is like magic. Such raw talent 😊
My husband and I have been fans for as long as I can remember .you are a purist and a pleasure to listen to .long may you reign xxx
You just have to wonder how gems like this are made. Stunning.
Real life experience
Like all talented people he makes the difficult look so easy. Breathtaking.
but we never turn a stranger out from the banks of Pontchartrain
...
love the music and the story...
very much!!!!
... and I drink the health of the
creole girl at the lakes of .....
(yes I do !)
It's true, I live on the banks of Lake Pontchartain, and if you can talk food, music, sports or politics, you'll always be welcome in a Louisiana home.
Listening in Lockdown In Liverpool. Great Song. Reflecting of past travels and adventures in the Americas
what a song... I'm 24 and I'll love this for the rest of my life!
Search for his original recordings of this and.. The Homes of Donegal.. Also paddy's green shamrock shore.. ☘️☘️ He's a legend
I was around the same age when I discovered this beauty. It never lost its majesty. Enjoy for years to come.
fantastic !!! Great to hear his voice singing this song !!
Absolutely superb!!
Sweet!!!
Greatful I didn't miss it or him! Play the earlier one 1st - aged very well - like fine wine!!
Thx, Mark!
A master rendering of his song! Ease and artistry...we'll done.
Lyrical beauty in this gorgeous ditty, just so wonderful like most gentle traditional folk songs 🎵 ❤
I think Paul Brady is one of the best we have. Him and Christy Dignam...
Sir, this is very, very beautiful !!! My sincere gratitude !!!
Thank you,boss👍
Great version of this beautiful song.
Good man paul.this is how you play it and sing it
Sublime....... Nuff Said !!!!!!!
Simply Wonderful
Thank you for this... I have been trying to find a path to sing this song... you have set my feet well back to the place i need to explore... gracias !
Thank you Paul Brady
Beautiful 💚
A great rendition of this song.
Love it...don't care of those that hear something else...
the second time ive heard it, the first was a lady from Ireland called Deanta, great song and made my morning wonderful
The man's a Genius !
Amazing.
Beautiful xx
I thought it was very beautiful, I only know The Be Good Tanya's style of this song, I liked the way you sang don't worry about the comment of the last guy.
Top class
How the hell this has 162 likes is beyond me
Pure talent
New pop music is pure crap
We are seeing the death of great singer songwriters
Hardly. They’re all over the place. You just have to look. Find this song on Spotify and go from there. It’ll suggest similar artists for you. The torch of the 60’s 70’s songwriters is being carried forward quite well.
Check out Gillian Welch and Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange/ Watchhouse.
7 thumbs down from people with no concept of music and genius! Hope they recover soon.
Goat version 👏 his guitar skills are fooking insane 😊❤
I'll drink a glass to my Creole girl . . . . . . YESSSSSS
Definitive version - again, by Mr Brady
Fabelous love it
thank you for posting this
It's fascinating hearing Paul Brady from 2013 after listening to his stunning 1977 performance. In the newer video he seemed at first not completely at home with the song, throwing in vocal flourishes that didn't quite fit, but in the last couple of verses he settled down into it, and sounded quite well indeed.
I’m Paul Brady’s biggest English fan
Fan from the US here. He's amazing!
Fan living in Germany ....! Love to listen !
Ar fheabhas agus buladh bás!
Anyone have a the guitar tab for the intro?
try Open D tuning (DADF#AD) (and the capo a you can sing with)
Better you are getting Paul
Did you ever play with Jo murphy?
He never returned....
Masferful
Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Bonnie Raitt...if he's good enough for them..has to be good...
Is hi playing in DADGAD?
No, open D. DADF#AD
3 people are deaf.
poor indeed .. he over does a love song all the time !!
stfu idiot
That's Paul Brady. And you, The Duke, are certainly overdone.
Totally disagree.