I rarely like covers - they do not seem to match the original. Billy is an exception - he just does this so well and with such feeling. Love this to pieces.
@georgejackson832
6 жыл бұрын
indah007 I'm on my way
@marlenesullivan3113
5 жыл бұрын
AMEN.. SO BEAUTIFUL.. 👍
@chrisgordon2827
4 жыл бұрын
Just seems so much more heartfelt and sung from the gut than Van Morrison’s version....and then the pipes wow I’m not Scottish but they just hit you.... to quote Sir Walter Scott via Billy Breathes there the man, with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land!
@michaelhurley7001
3 жыл бұрын
He's not covering it... He wrote it, and he was the first to record it... Why do people think that he's covering it.??????
@garethramsey2276
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhurley7001 van morrison wrote this song irish heartbeat
@hiddenwiltshire
8 ай бұрын
My Dad loved this version of the song and we played it at his funeral earlier this year. He was a big fan of Billy, and a man who was very proud of his Celtic roots.
@Edster14
4 жыл бұрын
I want this at my funeral - as loud as they can
@TheFarmanimalfriend
3 жыл бұрын
Billy Connolly does the best cover of this song that I have ever heard.
@michaelhurley7001
3 жыл бұрын
It's not a cover.. Written and produced by Billy Connolly....
@keri117
3 жыл бұрын
So True!! My late mother went on a vacation to Scotland and she brought me back the one song CD I cherish it!
@johnbarry4562
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhurley7001 Van Morrison
@kerpin09
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhurley7001 Van Morrison
@gamerbum9350
Жыл бұрын
FACT!
@user-rj3vb4nv6y
Жыл бұрын
One day I’ll get through this song without welling up 🤦♂️
@marilyns8497
8 жыл бұрын
Oh - and when the bagpipes start!! I know this really is Van's song but Billy's version is sooooooooooooooooo good! (Really I did NOT cry at the end, no sireee Bob). Wishing Billy all the luck in the world with his health struggles. We all love you, Billy!!
@skennedyuk
5 жыл бұрын
It does make you fill up.
@mavos1211
3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my late father who loved this version, Billy and Bagpipes in general. I always go to pieces when the bagpipes start.
@Phantom-hy2ix
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one. Always gets me choked up and I won't lie, I do get a year or two happening. Thanks guys for sharing.
@TheStevebear
11 жыл бұрын
Played this at my Dads funeral in Aberdeen,,,,,,,, best send off ever! Thanks Billy!
@robertryan2542
Жыл бұрын
Billy has made this his own. From Ireland ☘️
@jerrymcloughlin6798
8 ай бұрын
Hon Mayo.
@onlyonamonday
2 ай бұрын
2:11 every Scot must shiver at this section. Goosebumps big time , proud of my heritage
@bid84
2 ай бұрын
Rightly so, best wishes from Ireland, home of the Uileann pipes, I also get goosebumps when I hear them.
@gazza737
4 жыл бұрын
They broke the mould when they made billy, sheer genius!
@robmurphy5984
Ай бұрын
Takes my heart back to my mother and my uncle Bernard in Fife ❤
@kieranmurray389
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful my hero Billy he had tea in my house in Ireland great memories
@billcro90
Жыл бұрын
I love Billy, a good man, he nearly killed me once, I swear I couldn't breath laughing at one of his jokes, my missus came running down the stairs thinking I was choking on something. Have a great retirement big fella.
@hhhhh54545
2 жыл бұрын
Billy's cover is the best version of this song that I have heard. Great tune
@jsigur157
Жыл бұрын
Donna Taggart, who's career seems to be on hold seems to be the best singer on every Irish tune she decides to record. Here's "Irish Heartbeat" kzitem.info/news/bejne/uo-Eq5mXnaWQrYY
@matthewedbrooke5645
2 жыл бұрын
Billy Connolly version is greatest and the man greatest comedy we will ever have greatest man in the world
@ajday30
10 жыл бұрын
What a legend. The only person on the planet who can make me laugh when I feel deeply sad. Thank you Mr Billy Connolly.
@tonycarton8054
Жыл бұрын
a real celtic voice
@mrcampbellsm
Жыл бұрын
2:48 This is one of the most beautiful songs ever. Van the man sang it well, but I doff my cap to Sir Billy, fantastic.
@hughproctor858
Жыл бұрын
All the best in 2023 to the world from Scotland
@retrothingz
8 жыл бұрын
We tend to forget that Billy was , and remains, one hell of a damn fine musical talent. Irish Scots .. love ' em to bits.
@cupcake168
5 жыл бұрын
I do love and appreciate his musician talent even more before his art as a comedian. I wish he had done more music. (sorry for bad englisch)
@DerekBrown-kh9wc
Жыл бұрын
It still makes me want to weep. It’s so moving when the pipes start.
@chrisdoyle8247
9 жыл бұрын
I've loved this song since his "World Tour of Scotland" series in 1994 and it is unequalled in it's ability to move me.
@bojoux
8 жыл бұрын
I still watch it to this day!
@sharonmcivor181
2 жыл бұрын
I first heard this version in that programme too and the bagpipes finish me off every time - absolute perfection
@scottgardenmusic1716
Жыл бұрын
I've been hunting for this for 24 years! Heard it when I was 4/5 from the video
@samwiseshanti
Жыл бұрын
Similar to the last comment, I heard this what.... 15 years ago when I watch the World Tour video, and it just came into my mind for unrelated reasons, and I found it in 20 seconds because I remember his voice crystal clear and had no trouble at all recalling the lyrics. The definition of a memorable performance of a song.
@peterwaddell7995
11 жыл бұрын
Billy sings this better than anyone,and when the bagpipes come in,gives me goosebumps.
@pjc4650
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy stay well and look after your self
@keithfoley3522
Ай бұрын
Once again, Billy captures the essence of this song,and sings it from the heart...a shared heritage Ike most of us...The Big Yin...
@lizwhitehead3266
8 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this version. Brings back fab memories of myself & a good friend of mine. He is a legend both musically & as a comedian. No one else can beat him in my eyes. ❤
@alicewatt416
5 ай бұрын
This song really my soul🏴
@SPAREPARTSCENTRE
11 жыл бұрын
Something Ancient in this ...... Billy is Scottish with an Irish element by parentage - The pipes are of Scottish Flavour ... The song is an Irish modern Lilt but but can be used by any ethic origin or anyone at all .... and yet I've got goosebumps - certainly in Ireland and I guess in Scotland too - this song hits at the heart - family ... maybe its a celtic thing but a damn good ditty none the less - wasn't bad ....was he
@itaomahony502
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Billy ❤️ thank you from an Irish lass.
@robertryan2542
Жыл бұрын
Up Limerick ☘️😉
@ralphsimpson5230
10 ай бұрын
Better than Anyone else. Simply the Best.
@ronbennett1166
2 жыл бұрын
In history there can't be many people as multi talented as Billy, from a talented actor to one of the best and most unique comic geniuses of all time, his musical talent has had a tendency to be overlooked, this live version cover of a real iconic Van Morrison song has so much power and feeling from Billy's voice to the great backing singers to eventually the pipes to give it the anthem feel, never get tired of listening to this, bought the scottish world tour music cd on an import just so i could hear the full version, (before you tube). really glad to see Billy seems have found peace and solace in florida. Thanks for everything Big Yin, "your'e a one off"
@yalestaid
2 жыл бұрын
Billy has kept me laughing for years, even till it HURT !
@8589brian
2 жыл бұрын
Billy Connolly is my hero growing up and this song is one of a million reasons why I respect the big yin
@garyhorsburgh1924
5 ай бұрын
Went to see him live in 1994, and I never stopped laughing. This song still gives me goosebumps. The World Tour of Scotland is and always will be his crowning achievement, thanks Billy
@egbertthistlethwaite1092
3 жыл бұрын
The Genius Billy Connolly At Work! : Thanks Dude!
@dmywithdoyles
5 жыл бұрын
I am an avid Van Morrison fan. Van,love you. But Billy absolutely killed. HeaRtfwlt and emotional. I wept
@jennygibson8020
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic love this man. xx
@derekerskine1876
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Edinburgh ❤
@gaelic_rose
2 жыл бұрын
i tell billy all the time how much i love this version , lets just say with him hearing it from me he was truly humbled by it., the bagpipes really give it that edgy sound i so love hearing. , billy love you so much sweetheart !
@alanevans9783
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bloody brilliant
@robashton5254
2 жыл бұрын
Well said
@RTJ06
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Billy. As a scouser, this song somehow feels like it also has a home here. 😊
@edwinwaters2650
6 ай бұрын
This song is brilliant , love billys singing and the feeling coming from this , Awesome
@bettinahollweg1432
2 жыл бұрын
I'm German by birth, but scottish by 💙..and you, Mr.Billy Connolly bring me to tears, every single time, i hear that song...Luv ya!!💙
@user-zg7pj8cy6d
Жыл бұрын
This is the best ever. Billy sings this with his heart and soul. Love it.
@PETERNESS
9 ай бұрын
beautiful reply and 100 percent true
@edmac3651
5 жыл бұрын
This song, this one right here and so many others like it are a shining example of why the internet is so important. This song and all those others which make the hairs on the back of the neck of someone somewhere are now immortalised digitally and its vital to preserve that emotion.
@indah007
7 жыл бұрын
Billy is one of those people whose singing voice strengthened over the years - love this version - superb. Peace and strength in your current issues Billy.
@RG-kl8iu
4 жыл бұрын
And I'm PRAYING that Billy makes a swift recovery and finds peace...just like he has given me w/ this SONG!!! :)
@matthewedbrooke5645
2 жыл бұрын
Billy Connolly is will be greatest comedian that can perform stand up and sing and act
@annemariecarr2
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bloody brilliant Billy, love it...What a man and so many talents, his singing voice is like good wine better with age. Just for the record, it was great back in the day, fantastic now..
@allansedgwick5307
3 жыл бұрын
Superb! And those pipes. Perfect song for the brilliant Billy to sing. Love it!
@MsDarkPeaches
12 жыл бұрын
This song & the way Billy sings it is amazing!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
@MyFrancesanne
2 жыл бұрын
Just come across this 💙💙💙! Thanks Billy, you are one of the best 🤗💝
@MrMetalheart10
13 жыл бұрын
Truely a great cover of a great song, by a great comedian, singer, person and Scotsman. ON YER SEL BIG YIN!
@maireadtono5132
Жыл бұрын
Oh how I do love Billy Connolly.
@GaryBurgess
8 жыл бұрын
I was in the audience, hairs stood up on the back of my neck amazing
@bojoux
8 жыл бұрын
Was it at the castle? I'd give a kidney just to see decent footage of it!
@GaryBurgess
8 жыл бұрын
+Paul Clarke it was at the playhouse
@bojoux
8 жыл бұрын
Cool- cheers man
@donnaphilben6325
6 жыл бұрын
I wish I had been there.....WOW!
@stephensweeney5331
3 жыл бұрын
This must have been one of life’s very best moments 🙂
@josephine12100
14 жыл бұрын
The bagpipes are wonderful especially with this song. I used to be in a bagpipe band. I have been looking for this song for years but didnt know it was called Irish Heartbeat! Well done Billy, another no.1 perhaps!!! I have just published a book about olden times in post war Ireland called, 'As Good As I Got' and the words of this song epitamize it. You made me cry. I keep playing it over and over again. Bless you Billy. You have taken me back home!! WOW
@paulmcswiggan9830
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute brilliant song big billy nails it 💚🏴
@kc9602
7 жыл бұрын
BIG YIN!!! One of the funniest men to ever grace this world.
@michaelkane2451
6 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps every single time!
@johnmacleod4481
Жыл бұрын
Billy Connolly has made us laugh cry sigh and feel too on top of the world even on not so good days and howevr long the blessed lord grants extra days to and for mr Connolly we thank you from the bottom to the very top of our hearts and your dearest 1
@tiberiufilipas1487
Жыл бұрын
Amazing Billy! Love you!
@robashton5254
2 жыл бұрын
This is off the scale fantastic.
@italyn72
11 жыл бұрын
my brother plays the pipes EXTREMELY WELL. I love him so much, this song makes me think of him.
@onelovemusic375
7 жыл бұрын
you sing well big yin,,,,,, all the best and love to you and your family your a true Scots legend.
@SucculentCarol
14 жыл бұрын
Simply the best Van Morrison song of all time but sang with the emotion of a true Scot We love the big yin!!
@amaliahernandez7859
9 жыл бұрын
I love this song and I like the way Billy Connolly sings it
@peterwaddell8117
7 жыл бұрын
I put a comment on 3 years ago,still gives me the goosebumps when I hear it.
@pname6866
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@jimeans2281
3 жыл бұрын
I just found this version and fell in love with it. I’d heard the original, as it was played in a video, and then this. With the help of a friend I managed to get an .mp3 version of it. YES!
@egbertthistlethwaite1092
6 жыл бұрын
GENIUS HUMAN BEING UTILISING ALL OF THE GIFTS THAT HE HAS BEEN GIVEN! AND WE ALL CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM THE INSIGHT AND TALENT OF THIS BILLY CONNOLLY MAN! DUDE!
@untied1000
13 жыл бұрын
the hook and melody of this stirring song rouses only passion its such a gem sung by an exponent of meteoric comedic talent that outshines all he has done to date.
@petercrilly825
8 жыл бұрын
Billy,My God you have such a fantastic voice.
@jb050774
7 жыл бұрын
pipes get me every time
@sbstnpofadder
12 жыл бұрын
Loved this song from the moment i heard it...i love IRELAND AND THE IRISH..
@mavos1211
3 жыл бұрын
Very rare a cover outshines the original. And this is one of those cases. Xxx
@peterwaddell8117
7 жыл бұрын
Still play this and will always,love the words and the bagpipes X
@peterwaddell8117
7 жыл бұрын
Well billy you got the recognition you deserve,congratulations and take care.
@petercrilly825
6 жыл бұрын
God bless you Billy. Such a beautiful song.goose bumps everytime.
@docjean
14 жыл бұрын
Love it.....with the pipes - cant be any better!
@marlenesullivan3113
5 жыл бұрын
Billy Hoping & Wishing You All The Best..💕LEGEND
@timpani1950
3 жыл бұрын
This version is brilliant, but when the pipes come in, it kicks it up to another level: tears and a honey heart!
@robashton5254
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was brilliant before the pipes start, but when they do it goes stratospheric!
@darrenwilson8042
7 жыл бұрын
Brings out the latent Celt in me. Love Billy and his works - love the pipes and love this rendition. Bless you Big Yin
@phyllidaanamaire1707
Жыл бұрын
Love the passion in your throat Billy xxx
@oldladykai3031
8 жыл бұрын
He's such a goony bird, when I'm sad I listen to him and I laugh till I cry. AND THE BAGPIPES!
@shonabrewer5227
8 жыл бұрын
loves ya big yin.x
@Goodgamingclips
3 жыл бұрын
Have to say, goosebumps
@junehornby7788
5 жыл бұрын
Played this at my mum's funeral and the amount of people who asked what it was amazed me 100 times better than the original in my humble opinion
@taraann7753
5 жыл бұрын
This sure lifts an Irish heart... Thankyou
@SunflowerMaggie7
10 жыл бұрын
Love this song and love this version the most. Brilliant !
@davidstuart8814
7 жыл бұрын
Love this song and the man who's singing it
@redcatkarl
11 жыл бұрын
Just a gorgeous song.
@leonardo1480
11 жыл бұрын
I have been after this song for years sung by Billy, thanks for up-load
@legandrydirk
12 жыл бұрын
Proud to be Scottish,would love hearing this at a Scotland game on the mega sound system.I think the Tartan Army would bounce to it.
@patricksmyth3812
7 жыл бұрын
Jock Tamson Why, the song is called Irish heartbeat it would be like playing THE flower of Scotland at an Ireland game.
@TheBarmbrackthecat
3 жыл бұрын
Wise up THIS is Irish song
@legandrydirk
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBarmbrackthecat Not when Billy Connolly does it
@whocares2001
5 жыл бұрын
I can see and hear why his wife loves him so. The pictures show his heart and soul. I love him too. Can't stop watching. Thanks to everyone who has ever uploaded Billy. He helps me survive.
@taraann7753
5 жыл бұрын
Great job Mr Connolly.
@jimjohns9051
Жыл бұрын
Life is being this … bless you billy
@rohanharridge5579
6 жыл бұрын
I usually hate bagpipes but they sound perfect here. I always hate leaving Scotland...
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