The Lakes of Ponchatrain - Dan McCabe
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- This is an American song which dates back to the 1800’s. The tune is older while lyricist is unknown but the lyrics can be linked to the American civil war. It tells the story of a man seeking shelter and falling in love with the woman who helps him. It is believed the lyrics are written around the time of the American civil war. There are references to foreign money being no good, which is believed to be confederate money. The song is performed most notably by Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. Not an Irish ballads but a beautiful ballad all the same. One of my all times favourite songs! Really enjoyed recording this one!
Grá Mór 💚
Amazing Dan, literally unbelievable. I wish me Da was here to experience this, I'm living in the UK now and Everytime I hear any of your songs, it brings a tear to my eye. And I can relate to nearly all of them in some way. I'd say Fred o,Brian and Kevin McCarthy are smiling away up there.
Beautiful!! I own a home in Slidell, Louisiana. I know Lake Pontchartrain very well. My late husband and I fished it often.
Its a beautiful song, I hope you have many happy memories fishing with your beloved husband. May he rest in peace and may you live on in peace.
Dude!! Been listening to this song since 2005. I've heard plenty of renditions. This is by far the best I've ever heard. I play it from my friends and family and they adore it!
Paul Brady sings the best version dan mccabe does a good version he sings spancill Hill brilliant
Once again you have outdone yourself Dan Incredible. Another one to add to the Dan McCabe Playlist 👍❤🇮🇪
Best version of this song out there...
Hard beat Christy moore
Came back from the gym about 6 hours ago, flung this song on, 6 hours later I’m sitting still listening with a pint of stout and a chaser, some man Dan lad
Again, brilliant job! It's a shame I can only hit the "Thumbs-Up" once. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.
Cheers!
Top class yet again Dan, you’re throwing out absolute legendary songs every single time, keep er lit lad
Unreal Dan all my family and extended family love listening to you ⚠️ would love to hear the old man feel like you would sing it very well
Brilliant again Dan like you’re singing my playlist can’t wait for meet me at the pillar 🙏
Next year will be a blinder listening to this man live, your a legend Danno 💪💪🇮🇪
Deadly stuff yet again Dan! Can’t wait to hear Town I Loved so Well, I know you’re gonna do it so well! God Bless
He would sing a deadly Cavan girl !
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Absolutely perfect again Dan. Laying in bed on a Sunday morning listening to this during these mad times, just takes us all away for that little while.. Thank you
Another great tune from a great artist , who on earth clicked the thumbs down, must be stone deaf.
Ah jesus 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼absolutely terrific
Unbelievable! Keep them coming! You are definitely on a different level Dan! a pleasure to listen to ☘️
Love the 'throaty raspy' voice ~ emotion from the soul....
Beautiful Dan great to have you back just in time for 2nd lock down 🤣👊the patriotic chills you have flowing
An extremely difficult song to hear in anyone's voice besides PB's... though, as it turns out, not impossible. You nailed it Dan. Bravo, from Sunny South Australia.
Never knew this song Dan ....sung wonderfully ..good man
As all ways Dan another great song by a great singer keep up the great work 🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️
Thanks Declan, seen a comment you left about having a child recovering from cancer? I really appreciate all the support you’ve given me and as a thank you I’d love to send a private video to the child. Let me know what the story is behind that and I’ll put something together
@@danmccabemusic5673 hi Dan that would be great if you could much appreciated my son Brendan was misdiagnosis for 2 year's a week before his 12th birthday he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia he had to indure 3 long years of intense treatment he is now coming up to a year in remission and just celebrated his 16th birthday also now going to college appreciate you taking the time out to ask about Brendan appreciate your music keep up the great work 🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️
@@declantwomey7525 Declan im so sorry to hear that, thats heart breaking, can you get in touch with me on facebook? My music page is Dan McCabe Musician or alternatively if you want to leave your phone number in a comment i can give you a call and we will arrange a little private virtual gig, sorry im only seeing your reply now, hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to having a chat with you and brendan,
Dan what a wonderful song well done 👍 mate
I’ve been listening to your music a lot
Have this on repeat... love it
Absolutely unreal again Dan lad 🤘😎ur voice is amazing, I could listen to you singing all day
Talent .. hard work .. my favourite artist now. Takes me to coast in my mind ..
God fell down such a rabbit hole last night when I was sent on your version of Grace. Have listened to all your videos now and looking forward to the next one already. Keep it up 👍
Suggestion: Mo Ghile Mear
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Iv never been so moved by someone's voice 🎤 so soulful a voice 🎤💋💋💋
Smashing it again 👌🇮🇪💚
Excellent song lad. Brings back alot of memories keep doing what your doing your an inspiration to everyone
Another great tune Dan thanks 👍🇮🇪
Not even gonna lie this man needs to create a Spotify account because I need to be able to add this version especially into my playlist
Guys unreal
Fantastic as always Dan! I found your channel a few months ago and it has reconnected me with my Irish roots! Can’t wait for your music on Spotify!
Jesus man, this is the best thing I've heard in long time , thanks for sharing
Guy just sings straight to your heart 💚 cant wait for august 11th
You just seem to get better and better. 👍 Cant wait for the pkaylist on Spotify.
This is outstanding. I loved it. Thanks!
Ar fheabhas 💚 my playlist is full of Dan MC Cabe. Keep them coming 💚🇮🇪
By far thee best version! Well done dan
Super Dan well-done 👏
Great version of a great song
Good job Dan well done.
Great tune 🇮🇪
love your music dan such a talent best album I've heard for years brilliant
Brilliant! Would love to hear you sing Arthur McBride
Very very well sung. 👍👍
Awesome, was listening to this last night and actually googled what the lake looked like in Louisiana
Unreal as usual!
Gorgeous. So gorgeous. And I love the info you gave in the description, I know and adore the song but enjoyed learning a few new details
Amazing again 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Brilliant as usual can't wait to see you live
Fair play
One of my favourites lad what an amazing cover outshone yerself again kudos 👌👍
👏🏻👏🏻🇮🇪 Fantastic 👌🥰
Listen to you sing all day ❤️🇮🇪
Unbelievable man, beautifully covered, one of my all time favourite songs, great composition, your voice is just Savage, so much depth
Top.class.Dan.you.can't.beat.the.irish
Simply wonderful.
Best version of this Beautiful amazing song
Love your voice and music dan such a talented man outstanding beautiful song
It was on one bright March morning
I bid New Orleans adieu
And I took the road to Jackson town
My fortune to renew
I cursed all foreign money
No credit could I gain
Which filled my heart with longing
For the lakes of Pontcahrtrain
I stepped on board of a railroad car
Beneath the morning sun
I rode the rods till evening
And I laid me down again
All strangers there, no friends to me
Till a dark girl towards me came
And I fell in love with a Creole girl
By the lakes of Pontchartrain
I said my pretty Creole girl
My money here's no good
And if it weren't for the alligators
I'd sleep out in the wood
" You're welcome here kind stranger
Our house is very plain
But we never turned a stranger out
On the banks of Pontchartrain "
She took me into her mammy's house
And she treated me right well
The hair upon her shoulders
In jet black ringlets fell
To try to paint her beauty
I'm sure 't would be in vain
So handsome was my Creole girl
By the lakes of Pontchartrain
I asked her if she'd marry me
She said that this could never be
For she had got a lover
And he was far at sea
She said that she would wait for him
And true she would remain
Till he'd return to his Creole girl
By the Lakes of Pontchartrain
So fare thee well, my bonny own girl
I never may see you more
But I'll ne'er forget your kindness
In the cottage by the shore
And at each social gathering
A flowing glass I'll drain
And I'll drink a health to my Creole girl
By the lakes of Pontchartrain
You are a class act. Very good Pal.
Lovely song Dan Keep em coming lad 🇮🇪☘️💚🤍🧡
Susan Boyle perb mate 👏🏻 get yourself on Spotify. Town I loved so well and Ordinary Man would be good to hear
Amazing chief!! Keep it up! Four green fields would be amazing to hear!
One of my favourite songs and now probably my favourite version of it 😊
Outstanding 👍🏻
The gift that keeps on giving👌
Outstanding!
The town I love so well you would sing great.
Dan you play this wonderful song so well keep up the good work
Beautiful
Love it amazing 👏irelands greatest singer
Beautiful.
Dan absolutely unbelievable man!! 💚💚I remember your first upload on Facebook mate and to where you are now is unbelievable mate. Never fail with the voice mate. 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Phenomenal
LOVE this version! That gritty voice adds lyrical angst. Very cool...
Fantastic
a man ur on another level. i never heard that song but im loving it well done bro.
Amazing dan
Dan hasn't been a voice like yours in while...all the best you'll go far 🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀
Unbelievable as usual ❤️
Brilliant mc'carra
Wow 🥰
Cliffs of Dooneen sir ud definitely smash it👏🏻🇮🇪
Hon ya boy ya!! Míle buíochas👍👍👍
stunning brother , great voice
Absolutely unreal lad 🙌
I'm learning to play this after hearing it for the first time last month. Love your version man, very authentic. Loving the gravel in your voice, shows the years of singing. Love the reverb levels too. I hope I can harness half the vibe you have in your version man. Top shelf mate 👍
Unreal
I have loved the Paul Brady version for many years, especially the 1999 re-recorded version. You can't match Paul's peerless guitar playing (who could?), but you have a very special voice and I look forward to hearing more of your work. Lovely stuff.
So good. Up there with the best versions ive heard. Would love to hear raglan road fully and the boys of barr na sraide aswell!
Class
The next generation is alive and well
Class Dan listen from Botnay bay
Very nice rendition of this deep heart wrenching song which I enjoyed very much indeed. Your right up there with Paul Brady and I'd like to hear your youthful voice alongside Paul's guitar work ( no disrespect and I know you will understand what I am saying) Have fun my friend and I hope you are appreciated and listened to when performing (that's surely all an an artist can wish for) Thanks and regards.
Gets better every time I listen to it. Absolutely amazing mate
Amazing beautiful song and voice
beautiful song sang perfectly
I don't think I ever heard a better singer, every song you sing I get lost in though so please sing the cold field of France, I'm actually begging you that is my favourite song ever and I think you would sound brilliant so please 🙏🙏🙏
Class! Spotify!
I love this dan you are a talented man
On raglen rode I'm not sure of sibling, but u are an amazing singer u got me true the first lock down now u are getting me true the second lockdown
Good on ya Dan 👍 inspiring choice of songs. The right way to capture The Ballads. Well done. Pleasently supprised every single time. 😉