14 years since I commented below. This is one of the greatest songs by any Irish Songwriter ever. It's a bit sad it's not appreciated as much as I think it should be, but that's just me.
@jimstewart8759
9 ай бұрын
One of the best songs ever about the injustices the Irish faced in the U.K.
@jimstewart8759
9 ай бұрын
Not just you…….me too.
@rrooney111
6 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more
@coyoteceol
4 ай бұрын
I think Paul was content enough just to be a quiet genius, but a genius he most certainly is. When he arrived back, still in his teens, from having toured around the deep south states with all kinds of open tuning and applied this to Irish folk songs, every guitar picker in Ireland sat up in a wtf moment. The rest is history. DADGAD, Drop D, Open G found a home in Irish music.
@jimstewart8759
3 ай бұрын
It’s a wonderful song isn’t it? Certainly doesn’t get much airplay in the UK. Makes me weep!
@69cheekymonkey1
14 жыл бұрын
I'm from Canada and one of my parents ,parents were english and the other were Irish.As a kid I was kept from the Irish side.They weren't good enough.The few times I went to there house i Realized they were my real family....they had my heart.
@nmo5216
Жыл бұрын
Sent my son to Canada 4 3 weeks 2 shoot guns and smoke weed😮
@Thewrighty543
11 ай бұрын
👍👍
@user-nw6cs2wr2i
8 ай бұрын
I'm from Ireland and its sad to say but there those on both sides who still feel the same my man , love life , live free and worship your queen , makes for an easy life , hey , welcome to the family brother
@josefinagarza241
Ай бұрын
Who is that playing with him?
@josefinagarza241
Ай бұрын
Donal Lunny,just read❤
@ZomBoSk8r
17 жыл бұрын
He is to Ireland, as Bob Dylan was to America. Paul is a very amazing, talented Irish Folk Singer not too mention he is very inspiring to a young folk singer such as myself!
@dave2940
Жыл бұрын
Hope you're still going mate!
@Forevernotes
11 жыл бұрын
Finest recording of this song. Pitch perfect. Donal Lunny and Paul Brady are simply brilliant.
@rodon63
12 жыл бұрын
Thank God for Ireland. My country, Australia, is built on the sweat and blood of Irish immigrants and convicts. Despite the racist discrimination and being treated like animals by the English in this colonial outpost, the Irish have risen above it all and have prospered despite the discrimination. We will never forget the sacrifice and the hardship our families had to make and we pass this onto our children who will never forget Ireland. Pity the poor fools who underestimate the Irish.
@joecrowe8657
4 ай бұрын
Saw him in galway Friday night. Sings with same passion and energy. Seriously underrated as a performer and songwriter
@conrad152
14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb,a brilliant political and poetic song,sung with a committed passion. I think it's the best song he every wrote. A true poem about the Irish diaspora.
@gerry5468
9 жыл бұрын
His vocal Phrasing is unbelievable. The Real Deal. Just inspiring, Real as real can get.
@ruairimonophthalmos5458
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, very powerful.
@karlconnolly3994
3 жыл бұрын
His guitar playing isn’t too shabby either.
@robertpirsig5011
4 жыл бұрын
Donal lunny, holy god that playing is beautiful
@MartyMolloy
13 жыл бұрын
Great version of a great song. Much better than the original album IMHO. Two acoustic instruments, two great musicians and one fabulous voice is all it needs.
@DaArtyGuy
16 жыл бұрын
One of irelands greatest songwriters.
@tak3030
17 жыл бұрын
The man is an out and out GENIUS.... amazing guitarist, vocalist and performer especially his early folk/traditional stuff...........the lakes of ponchartrain....what more can I say!!
@Gigantor69
4 жыл бұрын
I listen to this every morning during my car journey to work... song writing masterclass ☝🏻
@stevebarnes1044
5 жыл бұрын
I first heard this on "Bringing it All Back Home" decades ago and it still kills me. Nobody gets inside a song like Paul. And how tasty is Donal's bouzouki accompaniment? Passion and artistry.
@CCharlieAngel
5 жыл бұрын
This song is a treasure. An Irish Pot of Gold!
@theFenianGurl
9 жыл бұрын
You just don't get lyrics in songs like this anymore. A poetic, rhythmic story.
One of the greatest songwriters, responsible for a number of hits by major artists. Plus a unique guitar style. Great job, Paul.
@jamiebyrne458
3 ай бұрын
If Paul Brady ran for President of this country, I would vote for him,
@zayart
12 жыл бұрын
one of the best acoustic performances I know. This used to be a pop song with glamorous instrumentation, now this ... grand!
@lightn56
14 жыл бұрын
Love this version both lads on fire.. marvellous... both in their prime at the time and the anger of the lyrics comes across so well ...remembering having to smile at the guy scrutinising my face many times over the years...
@michaelrickard9890
Жыл бұрын
Anything he has written composed and sung has to to be seen in the perspective and light of these words and this tune. Truly inspiring. Well done chum.
@Givingitashot
10 жыл бұрын
Brady and Lunny absolute legends! Bradys voice is superb!
@marymatthews678
7 жыл бұрын
The best concert I was ever at was Paul Brady in the Basement in Sydney. It was jammed with Irish immigrants; it was steaming hot, and people were actually crying as he sang some of his songs. I've seen him many times live, but that was an incredible night. I actually didn't have a ticket but the bouncer let me in after 20 minutes. Paradise is Here is probably my favourite song of all time, because it reminds us to see the good in front of us.
@robertpirsig5011
5 жыл бұрын
What year was that?
@asoundinvestment
4 жыл бұрын
I saw him at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, a small tight room. The Irish in the city showed up and it was all very emotional. A terrific show.
@Aardvarked88
2 жыл бұрын
I really hope he comes back to Sydney
@jackthelad15
Жыл бұрын
Check out a song called Follow On ❤
@jxcks_688
2 жыл бұрын
Makes me so emotional this song is so good
@deemulcahy6553
2 ай бұрын
This song gives me the goosebumps! Just brilliant ❤
@chloefox1057
3 жыл бұрын
Best acoustic performance I’ve ever seen, some performances stay with you forever ❤️
@brazenlilhussy5975
2 жыл бұрын
For sure, always come back to it every few days.
@gregorysullivan7175
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't it the truth.
@SydFstyd
17 жыл бұрын
this song is so powerful...I could cry!!
@jennyisberg
17 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul! I must have seen this vido a hundred times by now. If one would take one step beyond in the expression, it would fall. But it doesn't. Fantastic! One of the best perfomances I've ever seen. Love you man. Keep on singing. The world needs you. Thank you. Frank Morton.
@chrisbannisterone
14 жыл бұрын
One of the finest songwriters ever and an incredible singer, such great memories of this song, music with something to say not just something to show
@jennyassenheim6543
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. My husband was from Co. Mayo and this is so poignant to his (and mine) life. Thanks for sharing.
@ciebeline
17 жыл бұрын
Ravie de revoir Paul que j'ai eu la joie d'entendre dans un festival français. Superbe.
@stevetr6894
Жыл бұрын
2023 still as masterful as ever
@poopants3779
Жыл бұрын
Always liked Paul Brady from when I discovered him on Tranatlantic sessions. Amazing song writer and performer. I have had this on repeat for 2 days. Great song!
@richprice5434
5 жыл бұрын
Just randomly popped up on recommended , what a genius song , incredible voice ... and the other fella with the backing guitar ... just brilliant nice one you tube algorithm
@cathywilde2756
4 жыл бұрын
That's Donal Lunny on Bazouki....look him up!
@billynev123
4 жыл бұрын
Now check his song Crazy dreams and you will be a fan for life!
@karlconnolly3994
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Planxty
@lindag5851
3 жыл бұрын
Wondering what you might have been looking up for KZitem to recommend you this? For me I think I went from the parting glass at royal albert hall to this.
@garytoland1763
3 жыл бұрын
@@lindag5851 that's funny. Not such a weird transition though
@mikewilcox5284
9 жыл бұрын
Paul Brady what a legend. Timeless. Beautiful.
@empiremonkey
16 жыл бұрын
Donal Lunny and Brady rock out on this song. Love it.
@spacebound7247
7 ай бұрын
Genius isnt he? Gotta love his words ❤❤
@clareomalley6794
9 жыл бұрын
The pain of an immigrant sublimated to a brilliant ballad .... only Paul Brady could do this.....
@dtab1095
9 жыл бұрын
"The pain of an immigrant" who got a chance to live a new land. :)
@BertoEire
7 жыл бұрын
You must of missed many lines one being "smiled at the man scrutinizing my face" which describes the struggles of an immigrant to new land which still go on today.
@rockandmeatroll
6 жыл бұрын
If someone one has ever tried to settle in a new country ,they would understand.
@1adadada
4 жыл бұрын
@@dtab1095 " No irish no blacks"
@danthedobermann
4 жыл бұрын
Eamonn McCann once called this the best rebel song he'd ever heard.
@jackiem9298
10 жыл бұрын
I love the passion in his singing. Thanks for sharing this great song.
@SantaCruzOM
16 жыл бұрын
I've never heard this before. This is powerful. Alas, I only play guitar, but this man has music in him...
@SantaCruzOM
2 жыл бұрын
Alas? WTF. 14 yrs ago. I promise I’ve changed. Still love this video. So good.
@zacaulson
6 жыл бұрын
Probably one of my favorite recordings of any kind, any genre. I always come back to this. Thanks Paul & Donal!
@TheJmountain76
11 жыл бұрын
I love everything about this recording; the performance is pitch perfect, great visuals following the story. I could watch it over and over again. More like this please..
@rayjahowardrh
Жыл бұрын
Best performance of this anthem. LOVE THIS GUY
@itcfan
10 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic song........lyrics that give voice to the experience of many thousands.
@vincentchmielarczyk2024
6 ай бұрын
In life you meet people or know people through their work and you want to - or should want to - thank them for giving their life to the passions in their souls; what comes out of the effort is healing and purpose and hope. Thank you Mr. Brady
@vincentallen3355
7 жыл бұрын
Stunning arrangement of a great song. This was a great programme. wish it could be repeated
@freepiratequeen
3 жыл бұрын
Always in my heart, reminding me of playing street music in Germany in the 80’s. Great days...💚💙🎶
@kdorch75
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in England in the 80s and this really brings back memories of just how prevalent anti-Irish prejudice was. It didn't really subside until England failed to qualify for the '94 world cup and they needed another football team to co-opt.
@wayneprince243
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent is too weak of a word. This song & Paul Brady is one that stands out!!!!!!
@daflotsam
6 жыл бұрын
Just this year I'm discovering Paul Brady for myself. Where the hell have I been?
@janefriel6895
4 жыл бұрын
Just search all his music.His album Hard Station is genius.Love me some Mr Brady.Enjoy.☘️
@svkvideo3287
4 жыл бұрын
I know him since the 70ies or so, when he was a member first of The Johnstons and later of Planxty. I met him several times when my uncle organized folk festivals in Germany.
@lomanquirke2744
2 жыл бұрын
One word...Masterpiece!
@sitkahans
9 жыл бұрын
i love anything he does, and has done, and it easy to get caught up listening to his older works, but this is a powerful number
@pcorcoran100
4 жыл бұрын
So powerful, raw and angry. Wonderfully delivered by Brady and backed up by Lunny.
@chrisdgough
6 жыл бұрын
What a song, what a performance... that is what music is for!
@Torsten_Heinzel
8 жыл бұрын
I bought the record with this wonderful song in the 70´s. I was a young man, unable to understand the lyrics - but I felt the special pain that I could not find in the words. Now, a few years later, I find this outstanding version with Mister "Planxty" Lunny. Throw away so much acoustic shit and start to fill your heart with more musical life like this song here. I take my hat off ....
@Folkerman66
6 жыл бұрын
Paul Brady, too, was a member of Planxty for a short while...
@Gigantor69
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Brady you are one hell of a singer song writer ✊🏻
@joetke
4 жыл бұрын
Virtuoso and breathless synchro... GREAT SONG GREAT SONGWRITER GREAT PERFORMERS! Thank you for the post!
@tamaraspanehl3710
3 жыл бұрын
Ein unglaublich frisches Lied! - Wenn wir uns darauf einlassen, ist das Leben jeden Tag neu! Und erzählt nicht immer wieder die alte Geschichte.....
@TheFloradoraGirl
11 жыл бұрын
2012, and it's still nothing but the same old story... This song is true, true, true and it hurts my heart.
@cliffjamesmusic
13 жыл бұрын
Great song, brilliantly sung! I was brought up with the idea of the Irish being thick, only able to dig holes and the obvious target for bad jokes. Travelling the world has taught me about love and respect. I hope the people who still carry hatred in their hearts, albeit very often justified, manage to find love and move towards peace in the world.
@Sarah-df9xj
3 жыл бұрын
It’s good to know what you realised that whoever taught you this about the Irish, was full of hate or ignorance. It’s a blessing the Irish aren’t, even after our history.
@brazenlilhussy5975
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sarah-df9xj Well said Sarah, our self-deprecating humour I've always thought of it as a coping mechanism. The way that the OP wrote that sounds like a massive backhanded compliment..it's always easy to 'like' a people when they leave the bad times..'we're nothing but a bunch of murderers'
@theeggtimertictic1136
Жыл бұрын
Most of these men were heartbroken at having to leave home and many found solace in the bottom of a beer glass ... I find it so sad.
@mikeuk4130
4 жыл бұрын
"Bringing it all back home" was a great series, and I wish my ex hadn't kept the videos! Still, the triple BBC LP is brilliant, as is the CD set, and this is my favourite from the many outstanding tracks.
@shanecogan739
8 жыл бұрын
I love just sticking on this song to feel
@ruairimonophthalmos5458
4 жыл бұрын
I love Planxty, Bothy Band, Dubliners, Seamus Ennis and all those folk groups/singers from the 60's/70's in particular. God what an intense performance by Paul Brady and Donal is fantastic also. While my mother's family is not from the same generation as either Paul or the men he is singing about, they have shared somewhat similar stories. The Guildford pub bombings especially was something they mentioned as having a direct effect on their day to day lives at certain moments. I guess it is something that is hard to fully understand if you have never experienced those times as an immigrant from Ireland. Doesn't mean that the UK isn't a fantastic country to live in ofc. I think that is something that some Irish people overlook sometimes when indulging in the romantic view of the past.
@gregorysullivan7175
2 жыл бұрын
Paul Brady wears this song. Superb. Thanks.
@philswann
16 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me. It's a gold mine of stuff I might not have heard for years and years. I'm staying up waaaay too late listening to all of it.
@frankdidit
17 жыл бұрын
actually so fascinatin mr brady.. your a star
@ElRojoDiablo1
4 жыл бұрын
Rock Star
@matinee310
15 жыл бұрын
A Song about his experience when he left Ireland to go to London 1972. Have close listen to the lyrics.
@notdreadyet
Жыл бұрын
Great to see Dónal Lunny make the Irish bousouki sing! His sound is the perfect counterpoint to Paul Brady's great voice.
@gerwynstrange5294
8 жыл бұрын
Great tone to his voice, pained and desperation.
@ruairimonophthalmos5458
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@TheHumbuckerboy
3 жыл бұрын
Passion and truth !
@razelmc123
12 жыл бұрын
years down the line throught the generatrions n i at 19 looooooove this song :) amazing
@foucault36
16 жыл бұрын
Stunning, what a talent, don't miss "The Island" either, powerful, moving, brave...
@fatgut5
15 жыл бұрын
Awsome a man at the top of his craft emotion, love, hate, power, may the force be with you, you need to have played live to feel this at its best.
@rodon63
13 жыл бұрын
I am a 7th generation descendant of a race of people they tried to exterminate by famine and then tried to get rid of by shipping them off to Australia, not expecting them to survive. Yet, here we are, 200 years later and we are strong and have built a nation on the backs of those people who were dispossessed from Ireland. They will never get rid of the Irish spirit. It lives in us and always will.
@johnshortt5162
7 жыл бұрын
What a great song. In the times of Herr Drumpf, all the more relevant.
@jimdoyles
15 жыл бұрын
pure magic
@catherine021656
12 жыл бұрын
Brilliant song captures a moment in history - well done great story
@juliewebster8479
7 жыл бұрын
I love his music !!!!
@theChrisCroft
Жыл бұрын
"Sick of watching them break up every time some birdbrain puts us down". RIGHT!!!! "Like some dressed up monkey in a cage - oh but when the wine seeps through the facade...." I love this song so much.
@lexinaut
13 жыл бұрын
Dream other dreams and better! I hope humanity will, and I try with all my heart to work for this. This is a powerful song and performance that resonates with the pain of unresolved history.
@Thewrighty543
4 ай бұрын
this is the result when your not part of the system. The words resonate with any man !!
@markoconroy
15 жыл бұрын
best version ever.... great passion
@johnshortt5162
5 жыл бұрын
Great song and well sung.
@59ROCKNEE
11 жыл бұрын
love this song.. great voice.
@grandadslads1911
2 жыл бұрын
F***n awesome. It’s never lost it’s power.
@redroses315
7 жыл бұрын
Just great! Both the song and the film.
@Thewrighty543
4 жыл бұрын
What a legend of a singer listen to them words and vocals
@MadFantastic7
10 жыл бұрын
this song transmit a great energy!
@CiaranPaulRoche
9 жыл бұрын
So brilliant, thanks for sharing!
@lamouchedelamurph1314
6 жыл бұрын
How prophetic - the foundations are well crumbled now, and it is slowly dawning on them what is coming. You reap what you sow.
@TheHumbuckerboy
3 жыл бұрын
An unsung musical and lyrical genius for sure !
@TimEdeyMusic
3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any better than this
@mercurylounger
15 жыл бұрын
mate! thank you so so so much for putting this on here. I have just become internet ok in my house. I watched this with open mouthed wonder when i was kid years ago when the bbc first broadcast it!...you have made me very happy:)
@tonycarton8054
4 ай бұрын
remember those days well i moved from lurgan to kilburn high road ,then to new zealand ,but in nz i was accepted especialy by the tangata whenua ,kia kaha
@MikeADFirenze9
2 жыл бұрын
The first folk punk rock song.
@folkneverdies
17 жыл бұрын
what a singer,what a song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@JustinByrne-yz1ib
7 ай бұрын
Music speaks for its self ❤
@postalsolutions
Жыл бұрын
Watching from Cabo San Lucas Mexico
@2013viewchannel
10 ай бұрын
Fantastic song, i know its written from an Irish perspective but it could be for any immigrant any where. Its as relevant now as when it was written
@Whizzbizz
13 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Excellent song! Excellent singer! Love it!
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