I had the absolute pleasure and honor of meeting Val in 1987 at the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff, Essex. At 15 I was the youngest audience member (I didn't know that was going to happen) just the performance my Mum and Nan had booked was a late night show. He sang a song I really liked and some of us stood up to clap the song and he saw me, walked across the stage and said to me, its wonderful to see younger fans here at my show..... after the show I got to meet him and he gave me a handshake and a hug. Its a memory I will never forget.
I met him once in Bournemouth when I was about 7 or 8 he was just sitting by the hotel swimming pool,he chatted to me for ages,what a nice man RIP Val.
Great to see Val again. I always loved his programmes during the 60's & 70's. My daughter was most put out when she was taught Rafferty's Motor car at school. "In their version - the words are all wrong," she said, as she had heard the true version while her Mum was playing Val Doonican's record.
I'm in my early fifties here too and agree with all the other nice comments about Val Doonican. A thoroughly lovely man who has always rewarded me with wonderful memories of my childhood. I recall trying to sing Delaney's Donkey as a youngster and still remember quite a lot of the lyrics now. He stands out as one of the people from TV I am most fond of. I always thought he looked like my Dad and he is almost the same age too.
When I was a young lad Val Doonican was my favourite entertainer on the t.v. I can remember on Saturday nights when my mum and dad were about to go out and telling my older brother " let him have Val Doonican on later " and when the show started sitting in front of the telly and not moving until Val had sung his final song from that old rocking chair . Wonderful memories of a truly great singer and entertainer . R.I.P. Val and thanks for the memories .
Great to see Val Doonican. I used to watch his show in the mid 1960's on a Saturday night with my parents. Brings such good memories when I see the shows on youtube and BBC 4. TV stars didn't have the big ego's that they have today they just were professional and had dignity.
Like many families we always watched the Val Doonican show we always enjoyed every show it was very family orientated it’s a shame that this type of programme no longer exists, it always brought the whole family together. God bless Mr Dooonican for his wonderful voice and gentle manner he is much missed.😌
Val Doonican was one of my most favorite singers, he was the ultimate in easy listening. He was a most most modest man, and would prefer to talk about the success of others rather than himself. It will be a very long time before we ever see the likes of such a person again. I still listen to his songs, my favorite is his version of "Elusive Butterfly".
Many thanks for sharing this lovely interview. A real Gentleman and a true professional. His legendary relaxed style is absolutely genuine. Val was completely unfazed by live Saturday night television (a prospect that would terrify many).
Mr Doonican was an excellent singer and he had a lovely easy charm about him, but I was surprised to learn that very few of his albums have ever been released on cd and his former manager said Val's music has not stood the test of time, whatever about that, he is an example to today's pretty poor generation of entertainers on how it should be done.
rember watchen with my late gran in the 70s,,!! when I was a kid then !am from northern Ireland,! RIP, the great VAL,,!! can say you have made me have great time when I was just a kid, !!watchen whan a was a kid,/ just wish we could bring back the 70s,!!
Val was not only a successful recording artist with many big selling singles and albums.but he was a gift to television and variety theatre as he was naturally gifted with an irresistable.charm..A natural
We used to watch his show every time it was on and loved the funny songs. Sweet memories of my dear mother enjoying his gentle songs on the rocking chair. When I got a bit older, I used to like playing "Paddy McGinty's Goat" as a hornpipe on the bagpipes.
Sadly I don't have the albums anymore. Rash decision I'm afraid and ended up giving them away. Val Doonican's Ireland was a favorite I wish I'd kept hold of though, but there you go! (sob sob)
Many childhood memories watching val doonican in the 60s and 70s,hewas actually a pretty good acoustic guitar player, just watch him do a song with Dennis waterman on one of his shows! 🎶
The BBC studio Val talks about was a converted Methodist church on Dickenson Road (or, to locals, affectionately Dickie Road). When it was demolished, houses were built on the spot. There is a round black plaque commemorating the studio and the programmes, people etc. who worked there. Val Doonican is a true Irish LEGEND. I also grew up with him on the telly and on the record player. I love him to bits. God bless you, Val!
Doesn't he look fantastic? He must be pushing 80 I suppose. He gave me such pleasure as a child. He had a saturday night show in the early seventies. His interview with Parkinson was very memorable. Wish I could see it again.
I use to love listening to him sing I can remember those Saturday's on BBC and my parents loved hearing his songs absolute shame he's passed but believe he'll never be forgotten and thing is tv has changed so much over the years it's not the same anymore like it use to be..
He told of how him and his dad used to sit in the shed at the bottom of the garden and talk about life, on one occasion he had him go find all of this particular type of weed for him. He found out years later that he had cancer of the thowt
From above that was interrupted while I was typing it: So sorry, the dog jumped on me when I was typing {lol} His dad had cancer of the throat and the weed was an old wives tale of a cure
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What a lovely man. He was always there when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s. He had a lovely voice God bless him.
Watching from Ireland it brings back so many memories ❤
I had the absolute pleasure and honor of meeting Val in 1987 at the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff, Essex. At 15 I was the youngest audience member (I didn't know that was going to happen) just the performance my Mum and Nan had booked was a late night show. He sang a song I really liked and some of us stood up to clap the song and he saw me, walked across the stage and said to me, its wonderful to see younger fans here at my show..... after the show I got to meet him and he gave me a handshake and a hug. Its a memory I will never forget.
He will never be forgotten.Such a gorgeous voice.
What an absolute gentleman,talks to the audience as if he'd known them forever. Top bloke
What a wonderful man Val Doonican ❤️ was RlP forever
I met him once in Bournemouth when I was about 7 or 8 he was just sitting by the hotel swimming pool,he chatted to me for ages,what a nice man RIP Val.
A beautiful man,beautiful singer who touched so many hearts.A big loss. ✞God bless you Val & may you RIP ~✞
Great to see Val again. I always loved his programmes during the 60's & 70's. My daughter was most put out when she was taught Rafferty's Motor car at school. "In their version - the words are all wrong," she said, as she had heard the true version while her Mum was playing Val Doonican's record.
I'm in my early fifties here too and agree with all the other nice comments about Val Doonican. A thoroughly lovely man who has always rewarded me with wonderful memories of my childhood. I recall trying to sing Delaney's Donkey as a youngster and still remember quite a lot of the lyrics now. He stands out as one of the people from TV I am most fond of. I always thought he looked like my Dad and he is almost the same age too.
When I was a young lad Val Doonican was my favourite entertainer on the t.v. I can remember on Saturday nights when my mum and dad were about to go out and telling my older brother " let him have Val Doonican on later " and when the show started sitting in front of the telly and not moving until Val had sung his final song from that old rocking chair . Wonderful memories of a truly great singer and entertainer . R.I.P. Val and thanks for the memories .
Such a lovely man, looking and singing so peaceful. Sadly missed
Loved Val Doonican and still love his music.
What a wonderful man!! Still as lovely as I remember him when I was a kid watching his shows on the TV.
A true gentleman.RIP
Great and gentle man - RIP Val one of Waterford's best
West Brit Grow Up son
I guess it is kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online ?
Great to see Val Doonican. I used to watch his show in the mid 1960's on a Saturday night with my parents. Brings such good memories when I see the shows on youtube and BBC 4. TV stars didn't have the big ego's that they have today they just were professional and had dignity.
Wonderful; such a pleasant gentleman. ***RIP***
What a gentleman..and a great voice..love Val..
what a brilliant man, great voice, and personality. rip
Like many families we always watched the Val Doonican show we always enjoyed every show it was very family orientated it’s a shame that this type of programme no longer exists, it always brought the whole family together. God bless Mr Dooonican for his wonderful voice and gentle manner he is much missed.😌
Yes - I'm sure people would feel better with if Val's type of family programme was on tv today.
Val Doonican was one of my most favorite singers, he was the ultimate in easy listening. He was a most most modest man, and would prefer to talk about the success of others rather than himself. It will be a very long time before we ever see the likes of such a person again. I still listen to his songs, my favorite is his version of "Elusive Butterfly".
Great to see him...thanks for the posting.
Even as an older gent he was handsome 😍
A lovely man
I listened to his songs as a child and I still do.
Yes - he really does seem a nice man.
him and titsmarsh never had no brain
Many thanks for sharing this lovely interview. A real Gentleman and a true professional. His legendary relaxed style is absolutely genuine. Val was completely unfazed by live Saturday night television (a prospect that would terrify many).
One of the best ever interviews he gave
A truly delightful man.
Mr Doonican was an excellent singer and he had a lovely easy charm about him, but I was surprised to learn that very few of his albums have ever been released on cd and his former manager said Val's music has not stood the test of time, whatever about that, he is an example to today's pretty poor generation of entertainers on how it should be done.
Such a lovely lovely man. Soooo sad ... love you Mr val doonacan. Xxx
My favourite Val 💚☘
What a guy, brilliant musician & raconteur!
rember watchen with my late gran in the 70s,,!! when I was a kid then !am from northern Ireland,! RIP, the great VAL,,!! can say you have made me have great time when I was just a kid, !!watchen whan a was a kid,/ just wish we could bring back the 70s,!!
I wouldn't have seen him since the 60s... what a genuinely nice guy....
A really great guy ...let's pay tribute ...he DESERVES it !!
Me and my mum loved him, lovely man. We had a kiss off him at the stage door in Scarborough 😊
Wonderful entertainer from my childhood. Just loved watching him on TV. Thanks so much for posting this.
I remember watching Saturday nights when I was a boy he was great had charm not like today no one could match him
Brilliant Entertainer..thx Val,👍🇬🇧
Val was also the first singer I ever took notice of as well. At one time I had 21 Val Doonican albums!
Val was not only a successful recording artist with many big selling singles and albums.but he was a gift to television and variety theatre as he was naturally gifted with an irresistable.charm..A natural
RIP Lovely man and lovely memories x
I didn’t no val Doonican died at 88 I loved all his songs he will be missed rest in peace Val
Always loved Val Doonican lovely singer of Irish songs brilliant
A perfect kind gentleman much missed.
Good interview a legend always he was very much like my uncle bob
what a great loss! May he rest in peace x x x
I just loved this man.
July 1st this year will be 9 years when he died aged 88
We used to watch his show every time it was on and loved the funny songs. Sweet memories of my dear mother enjoying his gentle songs on the rocking chair. When I got a bit older, I used to like playing "Paddy McGinty's Goat" as a hornpipe on the bagpipes.
Sadly I don't have the albums anymore. Rash decision I'm afraid and ended up giving them away. Val Doonican's Ireland was a favorite I wish I'd kept hold of though, but there you go! (sob sob)
very good interview
Many childhood memories watching val doonican in the 60s and 70s,hewas actually a pretty good acoustic guitar player, just watch him do a song with Dennis waterman on one of his shows! 🎶
The BBC studio Val talks about was a converted Methodist church on Dickenson Road (or, to locals, affectionately Dickie Road). When it was demolished, houses were built on the spot. There is a round black plaque commemorating the studio and the programmes, people etc. who worked there.
Val Doonican is a true Irish LEGEND. I also grew up with him on the telly and on the record player. I love him to bits. God bless you, Val!
Val doonican a legend r.i.p
beautiful voice and smile
Lovely memories of Val Doonican, children in bed on a Saturday night and settle down to watch The Val Doonican Show. R. I.
bless him
WHAT A GENT
a legend r.i.p
My favourite of all his songs is I'm gonna get there somehow
So nice of him to talk to the audience. Facing them
RIP Val Doonican :(
Doesn't he look fantastic? He must be pushing 80 I suppose. He gave me such pleasure as a child. He had a saturday night show in the early seventies. His interview with Parkinson was very memorable. Wish I could see it again.
This isn't a joke he really is my great grandfather
I use to love listening to him sing I can remember those Saturday's on BBC and my parents loved hearing his songs absolute shame he's passed but believe he'll never be forgotten and thing is tv has changed so much over the years it's not the same anymore like it use to be..
@Mags1464 here here!!! this brings back memories of such a time of love and innocence. we have so many tapes, vhs, i will endeavour to upload them.
He could certainly sing a song
As The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican we are very proud of our dad!
Well done pops!
Check out our songs - they're Val-tastic!
Love val 💗
I remembered that show I loved it
I watched him as a child great memories. You would never know he was in his eighties, wonder what his secret is...Guiness???
Thanks that's a great idea..
He told of how him and his dad used to sit in the shed at the bottom of the garden and talk about life, on one occasion he had him go find all of this particular type of weed for him. He found out years later that he had cancer of the thowt
From above that was interrupted while I was typing it: So sorry, the dog jumped on me when I was typing {lol}
His dad had cancer of the throat and the weed was an old wives tale of a cure
I wish I could find some Val Doonican records here in America. I wonder if he even relased some here.
What an interesting man.
Ditto all that- bless you Jenny!
After, all we found out, about Savile Harris, Gordon Bennett, God rest your soul sir
The backing vocals at the end tho! 😱😱😱
Remember when he came and played golf at Ilkley golf club
Wear genuine and real from the past meets contrived and insincere in the present.
ring of bright water...film with bill travers and an otter, great film
Loved Val Dooigan song Jennifer's rabbit
used to end his show singing.."all my loving" made famous by the Beatles
There is a rare recording of Val titled "Remember me". Wonder if anyone has it.
Good grief! I really thought he would have been wormfood by now! well done Val!
😊
Now . . . .
. . . . Delaney had a donkey, that everyone admired,
temporarily lazy and permanently tired . . . .
. . . . I'd keep going , but I won't . . . .
. . . . because . . . .
. . . . reasons . . . .
. . . . yeah.
He sounds more Irish here than he did in his heyay!
I don't think he was going for an Andy Williams look at all, in that opening video.
Perhaps England's version of Andy Williams
He was irish
Not a tattoo in sight just a pink cashmere cardigan
Interview should have lasted half an hour.
Micael Holliday, say no more.
*******
see where daniel o donnell come from, stick with val
he looks like prince charles
A lovely Irish man