Donal Clancy - The Broad Majestic Shannon (2014, Germany)
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Donal Clancy, talking about Shane MacGowan, who tried to get Liam Clancy to sing his song but had to write down the words first. Well done.
The Irish Folk Festival Tour 2014, Karlsruhe, Tollhaus, 2. November 2014.
RIP to the greatest song-writer of my time, Shane MacGowan. And God bless the Clancys for influencing him, and us all.
Brilliant!!!!
this song is to be played at my funeral
Every time a song is recorded by another artist, it grows more. Donal whistling added a new piece of brilliance.
It's insane to compare Shane and Liam. They are totally different vocalists. When the Pogues sang this song it was in the usual fast-paced rendition associated with their music. When Liam recorded it many years later, despite being close to the end of his career and his life, he still brought out the magic he's been known for throughout his career. No one can sing a ballad like Liam Clancy. His version of this song is beautiful, heartfelt, and he had a talented group of musicians accompanying him. I do not recognize very much of Liam's gorgeous vocals here. There is only one Liam Clancy and there will always be only one Liam Clancy. Thank God we had him for so many years, so many songs, so much magic. And thank God that I was blessed to meet him at one of his concerts here.
I disagree. I think Liam’s version is an abomination. He actually changes the melody in some parts. Why do people think they have to put their own spin on a song they’re ostensibly covering? It’s so narcissistic. Pay tribute to the song by playing it how it was meant to be played. I don’t want to hear your “interpretation” of it. You’re not improving it. You’re ruining it.
@@artvandelay5157 Shane wrote the song for Liam. I think that one of the greatest Irish singers of all time should be allowed to sing it the way he wants. Do you think that Shane agrees with you? Not a chance.
@@delby66 Yes, I think Shane McGowan would think that Liam Clancy’s slowed-down version, with its idiotic alterations to the melody, is terrible. Because it is. The worst. Again, what is the point of slowing it down and changing the melody? Why on earth would anyone try to “improve” on the original? It doesn’t need improving. Clancy’s not paying homage to it; he’s saying, “I can do your song better than you.” But you’re obviously entitled to your dumb opinion.
Beautiful - his most Irish ballad in my humble opinion.
Donal, you sound just like your Dad!! God Rest Him☘️
First time I heard this song I was in Dublin in a pub, had just bought the cassette. I actually started crying. I could feel all the people that ever been there. All their joys and sorrows. This song connected me with them.
Same thing I felt when I first heard it . I was nowhere near Ireland or a pub.
Shane McGowan is god!!!! I'm only halfway joking, but it takes a Clancy to turn the man's words into timeless art. This song has always reminded me of my brother overseas. Another lovely iteration that does the original more than due diligence!
And by the way… that whistle shit ain’t easy to pull off. Believe me.
I've been loving - and crying to - LIam Clancy's version of this great song for years, and now I learn about why the Clancys never covered it. Great back story!
Sing it with me Donal. I'm a real fan of your father. I play and sing it in B minor. You have a beautiful voice. I'll accompany you on the piano or accordeon. A few years ago i've been to the birth house of your father and his bothers and sisters. Greetings from a real fan and musician.
the power of this song make me cry has never lessened in the 25 years since I first heard it.
Magnificent.
my Lord,thank you,my old friend would be so proud.
My Gran used to have a Tommy Makem and the Clancy brothers album. Played it to death. Later found out they’d been heroes of Bob Dylan.
The fact that Tommy did this shows how much the old boys. who inspired Shane, respected his talent. ❤️
his fathers voice echoes in his sons talent
Brilliant job .
right, I'm gonna learn this tomorrow.
Beautiful
Great to hear the story of why the Clancy Bros never recorded it. Great and hilarious.
Lovely🎤🎼🎸🎶😊
the huge gathering today at shane's funeral heard the origins of one line of this song, oh those past times and religion. Saintly Ireland. Shane and his sister would hide behind a low wall and only safely appear once the rosary was said and it was 'safe' to reappear!
I realy mean it Donal, lets meet!
Wow, I didn't know that song could get more beautiful
WHAT ? ..."tried to get L. CLANCY to sing his sons ???? I think Shane sings it perfectly well enough. No need for anyone else for to sing it ! But I guess CLANCY is famous ?
Shane had great respect for Liam and wanted him to record the song. Just like Bob Dylan was honored when Elvis recorded "Tomorrow is a long time" and was thrilled like child when Johnny Cash wrote him a fan letter. And, incidentally, Bob Dylan called Liam the greatest singer he knew.
@@Sweetmelody2011 Ah yes, funny that. There can be sweet surprises in life...
What I find so moving about Shane performing his own songs is that he performs songs that are clearly very sentimental without any sentimentality. To me, that's Irishness: sentimental without sentimentality. Let the words speak for themselves. Donal's version is less sentimental than most, so I like it for that. But Shane completely let's go if it.
Shane wrote the song for Liam. The Clancy's didn't record it, but Liam did sing it on tour. There's nothing wrong with his version, afterall it was written for him. What's this..."CLANCY is famous" Line? A bit of disrespect to one of the greatest Irish singers of all time.
are you serious...lol
sounds a bit monotone to me.
Lost a bit of life out of it,,,,,,, and too slow.
A song like that should be strummed from the start,
well played though but ,,,,,,
I don’t care for this version at all. It’s too slow. His father Liam’s version is also awful. He actually changes the melody of some parts. I don’t know why the Clancy’s felt compelled to change the song. Did they think they were improving it? It didn’t need “improving.” It is perfect the way the Pogues did it.
Stupidest thing I’ve heard today. MacGowan literally wrote the song for Clancy. In his spare time, MacGowan could write world-class music that most artists could never create in their best days. THEIR BEST, CAREER DAYS. MacGowan was a level above nearly any musician in modern times. He had no concern over how his music was portrayed. Read “A Drink…” and you’ll quickly understand how trivial this is. God bless Shane MacGowan and his ability to transform traditional Irish music. And God bless the Clancy’s for influencing him.
My opinion that the Clancy versions, which change the tempo, the melody, and even the lyrics, is “the stupidest thing” you’ve heard today? OK, Champ. You know what the stupidest thing I’ve heard today is? That you think it’s stupid if a random person on the Internet doesn’t care for a cover version of a song. Pog mo thoin.