Of all the money e're I had, I spent it in good company And all the harm I've ever done, alas it was to none but me And all that I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight and joy be to you all If I had money enough to spend, and leisure time to sit awhile There is a fair maid in this town, that surely has me heart beguiled Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips, I own she has me heart enthralled So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight and joy be to you all Of all the comrades e're I had, they are sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts e're I had, they'd wish me one more day to stay But since it fell into my lot, that I should rise and you should not I gently rise and softly call, goodnight and joy be to you all.
absolutely brilliant. I have dear old friends in Ireland and bought this on tape on one of my trips there many years ago. Sadly some of my friends have passed on but these voices never fail to bring a back fond memories of my times in Clare and the west of Ireland. Beautiful people, beautiful place, beautiful music.
Beautiful! What gorgeous harmonies.I love the fact that all three voices are so distinct and add to the feeling in the song rather than just having harmony for its own sake.
Best version I've ever heard outside of their recording on the CD "Many's the Foolish Youth". Just a little tighter on the CD. (Should be the 3 of them singing.) Beats the big production versions...won't mention names. Thanks for posting! Hard to find them!
@gerdenshed thanks Mark - the video started in Whittington, Shropshire, then to a couple of local shots - moving on the Eglwys Beuno Sant (St. Beuno's Church) in Clynnog Fawr.
stunning, after listening to the budget over the last few days, thinking of all who have left in the last few years and those who will leave soon, breaks my f*"king heart (sorry for the language) but thats straight from the heart
This is still the best version of this song that I've heard.
Seconded
Yes and then comes Ed Sheeran and drives a horse and coaches through it. Stay away Sheeran!
Best version!
Of all the money e're I had, I spent it in good company
And all the harm I've ever done, alas it was to none but me
And all that I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight and joy be to you all
If I had money enough to spend, and leisure time to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in this town, that surely has me heart beguiled
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips, I own she has me heart enthralled
So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight and joy be to you all
Of all the comrades e're I had, they are sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts e're I had, they'd wish me one more day to stay
But since it fell into my lot, that I should rise and you should not
I gently rise and softly call, goodnight and joy be to you all.
In heaven every pub will have this on a jukebox and it will be played as I leave to get my fish n chips.
absolutely brilliant. I have dear old friends in Ireland and bought this on tape on one of my trips there many years ago. Sadly some of my friends have passed on but these voices never fail to bring a back fond memories of my times in Clare and the west of Ireland. Beautiful people, beautiful place, beautiful music.
Chills/goosebumps everytime!
Last song my sister and I listened to as they closed the casket of our one and only Papa (RIP 10/1930 - 9/2010)
Beautiful!
What gorgeous harmonies.I love the fact that all three voices are so distinct and add to the feeling in the song rather than just having harmony for its own sake.
Melancholic and sweet
Magnificent.
Wonderful a cappella harminizing. Incredible sense of pitch.
I remember this group from the 70's. I liked them a lot.........have this one on an old video clip.
Just my favourite version of this great song. I'm very pleased about the news that this group are to reform.
Great song to listen and sing
i hope the world is being good to you both.
I've been looking for a copy of this for ages. Thanks for posting.
Great a cappella harmonizing. What talented musicians !
Sorry for the repeat, thought 1st comment got lost - silly mistake.
I totally love it
Saw them in Sidmouth 2012 - brilliant
Best version I've ever heard outside of their recording on the CD "Many's the Foolish Youth". Just a little tighter on the CD. (Should be the 3 of them singing.) Beats the big production versions...won't mention names. Thanks for posting! Hard to find them!
What a beautiful song, too bad we do not have this kind of music in Mex. Cheers.
Very heart warming to all people.
same here. every time.
Very beautiful. God bless us Irish
Very moving and sad, and very beautifully sung.
Best version.
Sheer beauty. None compare with The Voice Squad...
Lovely video, Alan.
I'm hooked on this version, love hearing it in carberrys pub drogheda, next time your there let me know please
@gerdenshed thanks Mark - the video started in Whittington, Shropshire, then to a couple of local shots - moving on the Eglwys Beuno Sant (St. Beuno's Church) in Clynnog Fawr.
stunning, after listening to the budget over the last few days, thinking of all who have left in the last few years and those who will leave soon, breaks my f*"king heart (sorry for the language) but thats straight from the heart
thanks for posting this...........ive always loved the Voice Squad's Version....I should get off my backside and post some stuff......Many Thanks....
A fitting song for all the young Irish people having to leave Ireland to find work.
Where in Ireland did you take these videos? I'm pretty familiar with Kerry so wondered. Thanks.
this gets me very time
Excellent my friend... Where was the video taken?
Mark...
nice.
Have you ever written down these so beautiful harmonies? Can i buy a copy?
3, mate
the walking dead and ed sheeran! XD