The Whistlin' Donkeys - Fairytale Of New York

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2014
  • This is the first Christmas single from the band. Fergal has been accompanied by special guest singer Maria Connolly. Track is available download from all leading digital distributors.
    Download from iTunes from the following link
    itunes.apple.com/gb/album/fai...

Komentáře • 194

  • @jasonhawes5096
    @jasonhawes5096 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I think Shane would approve. Rest in Peace, Shane, old boy.

  • @standemon5552
    @standemon5552 Před rokem +32

    Literally the best cover I have heard. Thank you for not changing the lyrics like so many do. Shane and Kristy should be proud of you

  • @tiranoid
    @tiranoid Před rokem +6

    What a special voice she got...

  • @silviomenzer
    @silviomenzer Před 2 lety +47

    Shane McGowan created a masterpiece with this song. But your version gives me more goosebumps. This version is one of my favorites and in my opinion it best describes what this song is about. So beautiful.

  • @dougscrivens4002
    @dougscrivens4002 Před 2 lety +32

    Genuine rivals to the Pogue's version. Clean and tight, brilliant backing and a pleasure to have discovered them . Merry Christmas to you all.

  • @kurtanderson5349
    @kurtanderson5349 Před 3 lety +29

    I love this song . It means we've made it through another year.

  • @carolynbrightfield8911
    @carolynbrightfield8911 Před měsícem

    A magnificent, clean pitched cover. Perfect.

  • @irland1961
    @irland1961 Před 2 lety +13

    What a Voice what a Band❤

  • @holmesgosdin3152
    @holmesgosdin3152 Před rokem +7

    That could be the most powerful song I've ever heard. It really hits home for me.

  • @emmaseager1006
    @emmaseager1006 Před 2 lety +13

    I never thought there would be a worthy cover this is great

  • @p.a.lionski4407
    @p.a.lionski4407 Před 4 lety +13

    As beautiful as the classic of "the Pogues" with Kirsty MacColl !

  • @katieoreilly7846
    @katieoreilly7846 Před 4 lety +51

    Just when I’d given up hope of anyone ever bein able to do a cover version of this song , I finally found you guys , this is 100% FANTASTIC ,,,, love love love this ....

    • @scottking2821
      @scottking2821 Před 2 lety +1

      This is very good. Have you tried Christy Moore’s solo version? Brilliant.

    • @darrelloneill8320
      @darrelloneill8320 Před 2 lety +1

      Christy Moore

    • @battaliance
      @battaliance Před 2 lety +1

      As the other 2 comments have suggested, get Christy moores version listened to it’s something else

  • @bshaddo
    @bshaddo Před 7 lety +4

    This song is the embodiment of enjoying music.

  • @SteveBerberovic
    @SteveBerberovic Před 7 měsíci +1

    A superb cover. Somewhere, Shane and Kirsty smile. Raise a glass.

  • @christophevernizzi962
    @christophevernizzi962 Před rokem +2

    J'adoooore. Joyeuses Fêtes Christophe

  • @delby66
    @delby66 Před 4 lety +6

    A very fine version of this great song. The banjo brings some fond memories for me. Me grandad played the banjo and he use to get together with some mates of his every so often and they'd play some fine irish tunes at his place. Me grandad was quite good, as were the other men. Grandad passed quite a few years ago now and I still miss him. I'm 64 now and my only regret is that I didn't follow in his footsteps and learn to play an instrument.

  • @DianeD862
    @DianeD862 Před 2 lety +4

    Well we’ve made it so far still with so many problems in the world but just love love this song 🎵 listen over and over with tears in my eyes wanting times will be happier so hears to 2022we can all hope.GodBless for a peaceful New year.love Ireland so much.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

  • @JoeMarkleymusic
    @JoeMarkleymusic Před rokem +6

    Absolutely fantastic!!!!

  • @trevhoare4658
    @trevhoare4658 Před 3 lety +7

    great version two great voices that go well and wow what a smile that girl has shed melt an iceberg

  • @stevebirmingham9650
    @stevebirmingham9650 Před 4 lety +9

    I thought the pogues were masters of this song but you guys have killed it brilliant version tight and together outstanding girl can sing impressed

  • @sheilakraycs3813
    @sheilakraycs3813 Před 4 lety +6

    Love love love. So very heart felt. Can't wait to get back to Ireland

  • @andrewbull3537
    @andrewbull3537 Před 4 lety +10

    What a bloody excellent version !!!!......thanks for the upload ......MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!!!!!!

  • @bensdadfrank
    @bensdadfrank Před 3 lety +5

    She makes Kirsty proud I’ll bet!

  • @mmolamphybikestuff
    @mmolamphybikestuff Před 5 lety +4

    This is the one song I would have said would be impossible for anyone else to do justice to - having listened to this, I've changed my opinion. Class version.

  • @kayepton4654
    @kayepton4654 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm not a fan of women folk singers (sorry) but this version has blown me away, love the whistlin donkeys anyway but WOW just beautiful well done xx

  • @katewild2194
    @katewild2194 Před 3 lety +8

    WOW! How come I have not heard of this band. Both singers sound brilliant and the band are great musicians. Never thought I would hear a better version than the Pogues buy but this is it!

  • @dmartink
    @dmartink Před 7 měsíci +2

    Another wonderful take on MacGowan's great song. You guys make Christmas a lucky time.

  • @michaelesrom6956
    @michaelesrom6956 Před 2 lety +3

    Probably the best cover I’ve heard…. Spot on!

  • @pappaspelar4921
    @pappaspelar4921 Před 5 lety +12

    Almost started crying. Been trying to find a decent version in Swedish all night and when it failed I tried to find a proper cover in English. 30 some minutes and about to give up and I find this! Sure, Shane and Kirsty aren't a fair comparison, but damn.. it did strike a nerve. Kudos to the band!

  • @shaeandkerysplaysx2708
    @shaeandkerysplaysx2708 Před 3 lety +10

    I LOVE THIS ! THERE VOICES GO SO WELL TOGETHER

  • @PetYvet
    @PetYvet Před 4 lety +6

    Truly my favorite version of what has become my favorite Christmas song!

  • @marymcmullen5150
    @marymcmullen5150 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful. What can I say, don't let anyone buy your voices. Hope to hear you in Ireland. I build my dreams around you, maybe we will meet.

  • @finbarmaguire5668
    @finbarmaguire5668 Před 3 lety +2

    Just great,and what a,band/group,iv found a,new band/ never herd of T,W,M, before,ONE new fan guys,xx

  • @cuhulainsblood
    @cuhulainsblood Před 3 lety +4

    This was absolutely 💯 brilliant 👏

  • @faywheat4816
    @faywheat4816 Před 3 lety +11

    Great version of this song. I have always thought it is such a sad song about lost hopes and dreams and recriminations that tear down love that once was bound up in those dreams. You have managed to convey that with your version. Love it.

  • @siggisiggi1037
    @siggisiggi1037 Před 2 lety +1

    super geile Version ! Viele Grüße aus Deutschland. Bleibt Gesund !

  • @dannylovesya2052
    @dannylovesya2052 Před 4 lety +5

    What a voice these two have, fantastic. X

  • @DianeD862
    @DianeD862 Před 3 lety +3

    listening in 2020What a year love this song love the band beautiful music .MerryChristmas may we have a brighter New Year .Love to Ireland and everyone .Wish we could be in Ireland 🇮🇪.Something to look forward to In the new year .We love Ireland 🇮🇪.✌️🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️🌈🌈🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @ReverandPigeon
    @ReverandPigeon Před 5 lety +4

    This is probably the cbest cover I have heard of AFTONY. That girl singer
    has a amazing voice indeed

  • @anthonyciriglo3677
    @anthonyciriglo3677 Před 2 lety +4

    Great cover, true to the classic, but you made it your own, great singing and musicianship ✌️🎄

  • @luciusmichael
    @luciusmichael Před 7 lety +12

    Didn't' think anyone could equal the Pogues...but this brings tears to my eyes. Bravo!

    • @Ryan23H
      @Ryan23H Před 5 lety +2

      id go as far to say its better than the pogues

    • @jtswhitewater4940
      @jtswhitewater4940 Před 5 lety +1

      Lucius M Nelligan Sorrentino Walk off the earth does a great version of this tune.

  • @pmwizard48
    @pmwizard48 Před 3 lety +1

    Great version of a classic song.

  • @DianeD862
    @DianeD862 Před 4 lety +9

    Really like this new irsh band I've found will listen to some of stuff there irsh so they should be good love irsh music love Ireland 🌈 💚 🐸 love to everyone one at this time it's Christmas Diane xxxx 😃💚❤️💞🍀🐸

  • @t1mmytee
    @t1mmytee Před 8 lety +16

    Gorious cover, of one of the most beautiful, and unclassic, Christmas tunes ever! Bless ye all!

  • @seethe42
    @seethe42 Před 4 lety +21

    Wow. I love Shane's version, but this is a beautiful clean cover.

    • @marvinthemaniac7698
      @marvinthemaniac7698 Před 4 lety +2

      Shane's voice sounded rough & gritty, his is actually smooth & wavering.

    • @seethe42
      @seethe42 Před 4 lety +6

      @@marvinthemaniac7698 Yes. He sings it like I'd imagine a younger sober Shane possibly could have. LOL

    • @marvinthemaniac7698
      @marvinthemaniac7698 Před 4 lety +2

      @@seethe42 Shane always had that rough gritty tone in his voice, even back when he wasn't a drunkard.

    • @scottking2821
      @scottking2821 Před 2 lety +1

      @@marvinthemaniac7698 He was always drunk, but in the early days he still sang proper words, haha.

  • @malcolmbond2419
    @malcolmbond2419 Před 5 lety +6

    A fantastic group with a great version of a Christmas Classic

  • @anthonygiles2405
    @anthonygiles2405 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing!! Adds a whole new poignancy.

  • @JudithOgle-yj9ns
    @JudithOgle-yj9ns Před 11 měsíci +1

    Perfection ❤️❤️

  • @vanessawyeth9037
    @vanessawyeth9037 Před 3 lety +4

    Outstanding cover. Best I’ve ever heard this song done since the original recording.

  • @firbolg1963
    @firbolg1963 Před 3 lety +2

    She loves the words and he can sing.....but this is Shane’s love song to the Irish took 2 years to write it is a fecking masterpiece note his nuance in his voice of the rare old Mountain Dew and having the Nypd choir singing a song from the past that paddies far from home sang.Shane bridges the Irish and the plastic paddy .Shane is far from the best Irish ballad singer .This is 1 of 2 that only he can sing imo

    • @cal205
      @cal205 Před 7 měsíci

      There is no such thing as a NYPD choir. The video featured the NYPD pipe band who did not know any Irish songs, but they all knew and sang a Disney Mickey Mouse song, popular at the time!
      You can easily check this out online.

  • @eireoutdoors1355
    @eireoutdoors1355 Před 4 lety +10

    The ladys voice is fantastic real old Irish 😀

  • @jeffpuras7501
    @jeffpuras7501 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazingly great rendition. Thank you!

  • @dlminflorida9406
    @dlminflorida9406 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow...great music and great looking guys in the band!

  • @hockeyamy
    @hockeyamy Před 3 lety +3

    this is a beautiful rendition

  • @hipfan5306
    @hipfan5306 Před rokem +1

    Ohhh my goodness, this is really really good.

  • @chrisnixon1991
    @chrisnixon1991 Před 3 lety +8

    As a film/video producer the videography in this video is tremendous and paired with this song blew my mind! Great job lads!

  • @OMOLvideos
    @OMOLvideos Před 7 měsíci

    Such a great cover. Love this one. RIP Shane.

  • @wzardglick
    @wzardglick Před 9 lety +5

    I've never heard a cover of this song before. 100% win. Flawless. thank you.

  • @neilmacdonald9267
    @neilmacdonald9267 Před 3 lety +1

    Best cover yet.

  • @ambrosenoureya8243
    @ambrosenoureya8243 Před 3 lety

    The voices from Dublin ,the original song was sung by the Irish migrants who migrated to America in search of potatoes in New York in 1900 ,they were hungry and found themselves in the streets.what a beautiful song👌

  • @Pondou
    @Pondou Před 5 lety +5

    Superb version! Voices just have that special hint of roughness that has to go with this song. Kudos to you, guys!!

  • @DianeD862
    @DianeD862 Před 3 lety +7

    Just love this love what you have done with this version . Love the band as well love Ireland just what we need after the year we've had .Hope for better times all the best to everyone peace to all .🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🍻🎄🎄💯💯💟💟🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🌎🌎🌎

  • @DavidJohnston58
    @DavidJohnston58 Před 7 lety +6

    They were warm up to Smokie around 18 months ago at the Waterfront and brought the house down, these guys aren't good they're feckin amazing, been to see them twice since and on the look out for another session.

  • @darrynberry8124
    @darrynberry8124 Před 5 lety +2

    That young lady just done Kirsty proud

  • @danza88
    @danza88 Před 5 lety +9

    Awesome guys! My favourite Christmas song of all time and you guys nailed it! Awesome job!

  • @jeromelyons4652
    @jeromelyons4652 Před 6 lety +6

    They just announced a show in Boston this month. I hope I can get to it. Brilliant job covering this one.

    • @joanmay1749
      @joanmay1749 Před 6 lety +1

      Jerome Lyons the one on the Violin is my form and drama plus music teacher ahah

  • @emona5776
    @emona5776 Před 5 lety +50

    The Pogues were the only version of this song I liked.. until today.

    • @Ylodi
      @Ylodi Před 4 lety +3

      This is also great - czcams.com/video/KtvClQANMQ0/video.html

  • @user-ic4jb2vu4y
    @user-ic4jb2vu4y Před 7 měsíci

    Wunderbare Version !

  • @famousgrouse1966
    @famousgrouse1966 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow just Wow what a harmony

  • @doughall1415
    @doughall1415 Před 4 lety +1

    Best performance of this song EVER.

  • @kaol5006
    @kaol5006 Před 3 lety +1

    Great song, great performance.

  • @victoriathomas731
    @victoriathomas731 Před 8 lety +6

    brings a tear to me old eye

  • @michaelmcnerney2931
    @michaelmcnerney2931 Před 5 lety +4

    Great cover

  • @lisasharp7245
    @lisasharp7245 Před rokem +1

    Great job!

  • @seanmcdermott2551
    @seanmcdermott2551 Před 5 lety +3

    1:48 what a line-up 😂😍

    • @XeonTSD
      @XeonTSD Před 5 lety

      I had to pause it and make sure i wasn't dreaming!

    • @mikemccann3088
      @mikemccann3088 Před 4 lety

      Sean McDermott h

  • @mckinley5
    @mckinley5 Před 6 lety +3

    It is a Christmas classic, great cover!

  • @DianeD862
    @DianeD862 Před 3 lety +2

    I’am still listening it’s

  • @stroiken1
    @stroiken1 Před 6 měsíci

    Still mis you Shane

  • @Kosteau
    @Kosteau Před 3 lety

    Good version, loved Maria Connolly (she is something).

  • @grash4435
    @grash4435 Před 2 lety

    My favorite Christmas song

  • @fitzjon4628
    @fitzjon4628 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely Brilliant Guy's

  • @katefitzgerald8618
    @katefitzgerald8618 Před rokem

    Wow absolutely amazing 👏

  • @deaconjones2243
    @deaconjones2243 Před 7 lety +2

    OK,this is a terrific cover of a song that is soooooo hard to cover.NICE

  • @billyculbert8167
    @billyculbert8167 Před 4 lety +11

    A great cover, great vocals. “Sinatra was swinging all the drunks they singing”

  • @seantracyshonagh1496
    @seantracyshonagh1496 Před 5 lety +4

    Simple brilliant

  • @steveiv9250
    @steveiv9250 Před 4 lety

    Excuse my ignorance..but who is this beautiful creature ...man she could certainly be my queen.

  • @willc1199
    @willc1199 Před rokem

    Thanks for sticking to the lyrics and not submitting to the demands of the new breed of confused wasters

  • @lisajackson7023
    @lisajackson7023 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful voices

  • @silenceofthelambs5178
    @silenceofthelambs5178 Před 3 lety +3

    Well can't feckin fault that !!!

  • @lizkasapos8056
    @lizkasapos8056 Před 7 lety +12

    Love this version. Great voices, great band, great video.

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll Před 4 lety +2

    Great work! Loved it.

  • @derrotepaul3485
    @derrotepaul3485 Před 4 lety

    Great Version !⚡️🎸🇩🇪🌞

  • @coffeydims
    @coffeydims Před 7 lety +4

    my new favorite

  • @eckpolmick5080
    @eckpolmick5080 Před 7 měsíci

    Good one 😀

  • @PetYvet
    @PetYvet Před 7 měsíci

    My most favorite version of my fave christmas song

  • @DamoMcDermott
    @DamoMcDermott Před 8 lety +1

    good at any time of the year

  • @stuartfrance811
    @stuartfrance811 Před 3 lety

    Superb!

  • @eliharris5733
    @eliharris5733 Před 4 lety +1

    Love it

  • @kelocaria728
    @kelocaria728 Před 7 měsíci

    Gracias Shane, este año sonará más que nunca esta canción y brindaré para que donde estés haya una pinta de guinnes para ti.

  • @Rehbock137
    @Rehbock137 Před 5 lety

    Really great.