i'm 74 now.....but between 1970 and 1974 i was 21 and spent as many nights as i could listening to Ryan's Fancy at the Strand Lounge, singing along and drinking Blue Star beer.....the experience can't be described in words...the music is only hinted at in this video....3 better matched voices or more talented instrument musicians in the Irish genre is impossible to imagine....and this was before they became famous on tv.....it was the Irish equivalent of The Beatles at the Cavern Club.
Love it Love Love it. Grew up on this stuff, and bluegrass,, my dad. I'm 44 now. Brings lots of childhood memories back and some of it can be tough to listen to in a sense it will bring a tear to my eye thinking of those old days.
My all-time favorite - Dermot was an awesome talent,a true people person and I miss his friendship very much(especially when I head downtown for a fix of traditional music)-jimmy r.
Saw them many times in the late 70s, early 80s. Recorded some of their TV shows on a cassette recorder-pre VCR era. Actually go to sing with them once at a small festival-sang lead on 'Banks of the Ohio; and they played and sang along.
i'm 74 now.....but between 1970 and 1974 i was 21 and spent as many nights as i could listening to Ryan's Fancy at the Strand Lounge, singing along and drinking Blue Star beer.....the experience can't be described in words...the music is only hinted at in this video....3 better matched voices or more talented instrument musicians in the Irish genre is impossible to imagine....and this was before they became famous on tv.....it was the Irish equivalent of The Beatles at the Cavern Club.
Sitting here now in Halifax, 2024, absolutely loving their music!
I see myself there in the audience that night. Greatest place in the city, and the nicest guys. Might be 1973?
This has got to be one of the best, if not the best, renditions of this Ralph McTell tune.
Awesome music from those great guys
I had Fergus obryne as my teacher on St.patricks day he sang songs for us all day I will never forget it
The Strand was a great place for great music!!!!
Atlantic Place and The Avalon Mall.
R.I.P. Dermot, Legend!
Love it Love Love it. Grew up on this stuff, and bluegrass,, my dad. I'm 44 now. Brings lots of childhood memories back and some of it can be tough to listen to in a sense it will bring a tear to my eye thinking of those old days.
My all-time favorite - Dermot was an awesome talent,a true people person and I miss his friendship very much(especially when I head downtown for a fix of traditional music)-jimmy r.
Excellent song, these guys perform it best.
This was recorded in St. John's Newfoundland at The Strand--a bar that used to be in the Avalon Mall
Damn... It's the best version i ever heard... They are GREAT...
Poetic with NL and Irish culture, at the forefront of entertainment. what more would anyone want.
Miss The Strand and Sherlocks ... and Dermot could never be equalled. Genius artist.
Atlantic Place and The Avalon Mall.
R.I.P. Dermot, Legend!
Very nicely done!
These guys are awsome the one in the middle looks alot like my grandad.
Superb!!!!!!!!!
"the Strand", St John's Newfoundland. You can see a bottle of "Blue Star" on the table.
Saw them many times in the late 70s, early 80s. Recorded some of their TV shows on a cassette recorder-pre VCR era. Actually go to sing with them once at a small festival-sang lead on 'Banks of the Ohio; and they played and sang along.
How does anyone give this a thumbs down
great song...I just learnt it with guitar...
Ryan's Fancy at The Strand...No better time!
voutzi, Great Band !!!
great band
R.I.P., Dermot O'Reilly.
R.I.P Dermot buddy.....You were the best
recorded live at a pub on Sloane Square, London. Song based on regulars there
Fuckin brilliant!!!
Yes Gord ...it's Strand ..1970s Dermot OReilly .
Great song and superb band but i hear alot of noise in this recording
my dad is dermots biggest fan!
Where was the venue that this was recorded?
What show is this from
Dermot at his very best!
@festina44 I couldn't agree more!
when was this recorded?
@cvamoca Wow!
This looks like it was at Erin's pub?
Strand i think
Bubbles alert start around 1:58
Brillant great poet of our time, check my Makem songs out, cheers Ther Makem Folk Singer