Every time I hear this song i think of my mother. She died coming up on 23 years ago. She loved all kind of Scottish folk songs. loved the Corries. But omg when i heard this by Eddie Reader I could have cried all day. So beautiful. She would have loved this.
I may have commented previously. My brother suggested this song, this version, to escort my mother's coffin out of our church. My dad agreed. I have no recollection of that journey on the day but I know any challenge, personal or physical, I've had since , this song has always been to hand. Beautiful song. Beautifully sung. Thank you Eddi Reader!
My mum was Nancy, she died in 2013 and I miss her every day. I know the poem/song was written in a romantic context, but it's one of my favourites and always reminds of my dear wee mum. I've heard many people sing it but Eddi truly does it justice and breathes life into centuries old words ❤️
Im a Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand with Scottish heritage through my father who was a Reid. This song & your singing makes something ring alive in my dna. My mothers Māoriside is real, passionate, intrinsic deep in my soul. This music sings to the other part of me LOVE IT XXXX
well . . .I'm an ancient Reid from the north of Scotland . . . with a pile of relatives in NZ (from the early 1840s . . .!!) , , , and this is a good auld Scottish song!!!
Robert Loved Nancy in spite of her being wed tae anither. His spirit never got over his love for her. Here, in 2019, Burn's spirit still loves every single female that ever enticed him into her embrace. Love can only ever be one thing in spite of what society says. Love is Love.
@@stewartnicol3028 I don't know why you think Nancy enticed Burns. You do know he was a bit of a pussy-hound, right? But sure, why not turn that into romantic words and music? Let's not get carried away. The man was no choirboy.
It's the song I will always come back to when I need a wee greet. And this has become my go-to version. I can't imagine a better version. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to find a tissue.
This was played at my Dad's funeral in 2020 and I couldn't be there because of covid travel restrictions..but I'm glad this, one his very favourite songs was played to help guide him home😢❤
I didn’t get to my dad’s funeral because of the travel restrictions either…I played and recorded all the music for the service…it still breaks my heart to have not been there… Best wishes to you 🙏🏼
I had this played at my husband's funeral and the words were in his coffin. A beautiful song about love and loss. "Had we never loved so kindly Had we never loved so blindly Nor never met, nor never parted We would ne'er ha' been so broken-hearted" 💔💔
For me , this is the definitive version of this song. Beautiful, heartfelt words, wrapped in a beautiful melody by an immaculate interpreter of Burns songs. I never tire of it.
I think this is the most beautiful song I have heard in years & it is because of this woman's voice... The emotions she puts into it.. I have not heard better for Ae Fond Kiss Thank you Eddi!
A cannae tell ye Eddi, how many times ave saw yer guid self in concert, but lemme just say, ye make me feel proud, no' only tae be born under oor great Saltire🏴, but tae be an amazin', fab n humble Glesga wummin'!❤ Nae maiter wherra am in the world, ma hairt aye comes hame tae 'Caledonia'. Thanks for all yer beautiful tunes ower the years, so many, the Burns Album, Galileo, Wings On My Heels, Kiteflyers Hill , they a' fill ma hairt wi' such joy, but at the same time hen, hiv me greetin' ma eyes oot like a big, daft lumpae a wean!😍😁😭. Oh the joys eh! Peace, health n happiness, ayeways!🎶🎙🎵
I've lived in that abroad for nigh-on 40 years, but though I've made my life elsewhere, this is enough to bring me back to Scotland, and that indestructible link to my ain folk. And that's more than money can by. The ain folk theirsels, but, can get tiring a lot faster than Burns + Eddi, so I always have a return ticket on me.
Burns still mourns the loss of his soulmate. Nancy. He loved his wife and children without reserve. However, Robert's heart burned for Nancy until they reunited in the afterlife. ♥️
An absolutely FABULOUS rendition of a wonderful, wonderful song, by the incredibly talented Eddi Reader, who brings the true beauty of Robert Burns‘ work to the forefront. 100 points out of a possible 10 !!!
this was played at my nana’s funeral today. It’s such a comforting song and is now the only thing I have left of her. Thank you so much for this beautiful song ❤️
no my friend...HER BLOOD RUNS IN YOUR VEINS, HER LAUGHTER IS IN YOUR EARS, HER FACE IN YOUR EYES..HER LOVE IN YOUR HEART...SHE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU, SHE WILL ALWAYS BE NEAR YOU...GUIDING YOU..PROTECTING YOU...THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, I KNOW THIS I FEEL IT...THEY DONT MISS US AS THEY VISIT ALL THE TIME...ASK HER FOR A SIGN...JUST IN YOUR MIND, JUST YOU AND HER...ITS EASY FOR THEM..BUT HARD FOR US TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND....BUT ITS AS NATURAL AS HER LOVE WAS FOR YOU...WOW IM GIVING MYSELF CHILLS, THATLL BE MY DAD, AGREEING WITH WHAT IM WRITING I HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE...❤
@@sionyevans I could not have said it better.💞 Emily Dickenson said " This world is not conclusion; a sequel stands beyond. Invisible as music, as positive as sound" They never leave, they just change form.
One of the best times of my life was an evening spent listening to Eddi at Haddington Corn Exchange singing Burns songs. Ae Fond Kiss was so emotional and that memory will stay with me forever. It was also really great to get Eddi's autograph on our Burns cd ! A lovely lady.
I fell in love with Eddi, the first time I heard "Perfect" back in '88. Little that I know that "Perfect" was one of the least interesting songs of the Fairground attraction's debut album. Thanks to the internet I have heard her since on many live performances... I'm from Portugal, but I feel Eddi is as part of me as part of her scottish heritage. Thank you, my sweet Eddi!
My favourite singer of Burns' songs. Eddi is brilliant at totally focussing on the emotions in these songs and always gives a really mesmerising performance. I danced with her once at the Barrowlands ye know...
I'd suggest we come and listen to this song when the tears, for whatever reason, are building up, and we know this will open the floodgates. That happened to me today, and I knew exactly where to come. The Greeks called it catharsis, and it's a blessing if you have the key to that lock, which is what this is.
My feelings for the love of my life my lassie Janice that I met during my army service in Edinborough I still love her after 60 years, some feelings never die
I can honestly say that I have never heard a song more beautiful, or sung more beautifully, than this. I guess that this must be what perfection sounds like.
I fell in love with Eddi Reader a long time ago not just because of her beautiful voice she is a beautiful woman and I would love to see her live best wishes Kinnon.
A truly beautiful performance; such soulful, moving, emotional talent from Eddi Reader and what a perfect voice, brings Burn's words to life and brings me to tears whenever I watch it. Bravo Eddi
The song was written to be sung by one such as Eddi, a spirit who lived and loved with that of Burns. I love her in this life as in some past existence.
This is the most beautiful song i have ever heard. and it reminds me of my ex who i will love to the day i draw my last breath and on my death bed i will be thinking of her😭❤️
@TheBel... "...you can’t fake sincerity" Yes, you can. Now, I am not knocking the singing nor the band nor the tune. But you can fake sincerity. I mean this sincerely.
Burns went to his grave with the memory of Nancy, Mrs MacLehose, the soulmate that he could never be with. Robert loved...he loved unconditionally - the women that Robert loved would have plead his case before the Kirk Session. He loved them and they loved Robert. Love is really all there is.....
Having a wee burns supper down under in Whakatane to celebrate Burns life Think Ae fond kiss is one of his all time classics.Ae fond kiss and then we sever Ae fareweel, alas for ever Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee Who shall say that fortune grieves him While the star of hope she leaves him Me, nae cheerful twinkle lights me Dark despair around benights me I’ll ne’er blame my partial fancy Nothing can resist my Nancy For to see her was to love her Love but her, and love for ever Had we never loved sae kindly Had we never loved sae blindly Nor never met, nor never parted We would never have been so broken-hearted Fare thee weel, my first and fairest Fare thee weel, my best and dearest Thine be like joy and treasure… Peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure Mmm, ae fond kiss, and then we sever Ae fareweel alas, for ever Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee
My favorite Burns song, speaks to me of how my grandfather showed me his love for my grandmother, Nancy, and gives me peace that love so deep will always live within me, and to share again.
What a performance of the greatest love song ever from the greatest country in the world the Robert Burns will be proud of you Eddi you've taken a great song to another level you are a star
If Nancy recorded in her diary "This day I will never forget, for this was the last day I saw Robert" - If this was how Nancy recorded her feelings, then how much more did Robert feel the loss of his relationship with Nancy? He wrote "AE FOND KISS"
@@rogerdavies8586 - Robert may have loved the lassies but by the same token the lassies loved Robert. He wrote romantic poems to each what other 'womaniser' did that.
Every time I hear this song i think of my mother. She died coming up on 23 years ago. She loved all kind of Scottish folk songs. loved the Corries. But omg when i heard this by Eddie Reader I could have cried all day. So beautiful. She would have loved this.
I may have commented previously.
My brother suggested this song, this version, to escort my mother's coffin out of our church. My dad agreed. I have no recollection of that journey on the day but I know any challenge, personal or physical, I've had since , this song has always been to hand.
Beautiful song.
Beautifully sung.
Thank you Eddi Reader!
My mum was Nancy, she died in 2013 and I miss her every day. I know the poem/song was written in a romantic context, but it's one of my favourites and always reminds of my dear wee mum. I've heard many people sing it but Eddi truly does it justice and breathes life into centuries old words ❤️
Truth! I have heard it sung by many people... No one comes close to her.
Your Mam was named Nancy but she is not Nancy only reminds you.
No Nancy is greater than the other... Leaving it there my friend .@@user-ee7vr9nn8f
my mum who had dementia before she died always would whistle this song 😢
The Celtic woman also are amazing
what a magic wee song and singer all the best from Australia PM
Im a Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand with Scottish heritage through my father who was a Reid. This song & your singing makes something ring alive in my dna. My mothers Māoriside is real, passionate, intrinsic deep in my soul. This music sings to the other part of me LOVE IT XXXX
well . . .I'm an ancient Reid from the north of Scotland . . . with a pile of relatives in NZ (from the early 1840s . . .!!) , , , and this is a good auld Scottish song!!!
By far The Best version of this 👏👏👏💚🏴
This is real crying-intae-yer-pint-at-the-end-of-the-night stuff. Beautiful.
One of My mam's favourite songs. She died in 2018 and we played it at her funeral 😢. I thank you Mr Burns for the amazing words you wrote xx
I fell in Love with Eddie Reader back in the fairground attraction days I love her still today 💚☘️💚🙏
Me too
Eddi's voice is the stuff of dreams. She is a musical enchantress. ❤️
Robert Loved Nancy in spite of her being wed tae anither. His spirit never got over his love for her. Here, in 2019, Burn's spirit still loves every single female that ever enticed him into her embrace. Love can only ever be one thing in spite of what society says. Love is Love.
Yes
I couldn't agree more
@@stewartnicol3028 I don't know why you think Nancy enticed Burns. You do know he was a bit of a pussy-hound, right? But sure, why not turn that into romantic words and music?
Let's not get carried away. The man was no choirboy.
Hauntingly beautifull.... one of the best songs I ever heard.. Barry Mulcahy
Barry I agree. Totally stunning
This was one of my mum's favorite Burns poems. It was played as her coffin left the church.
I never tire listening to this, choking back the tears. Makes me more proud to be Scottish. Thanks
Eddie👍🏻😭🏴
Me too!
It's the song I will always come back to when I need a wee greet. And this has become my go-to version. I can't imagine a better version. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to find a tissue.
This was played at my Dad's funeral in 2020 and I couldn't be there because of covid travel restrictions..but I'm glad this, one his very favourite songs was played to help guide him home😢❤
I didn’t get to my dad’s funeral because of the travel restrictions either…I played and recorded all the music for the service…it still breaks my heart to have not been there…
Best wishes to you 🙏🏼
Your Dad would have maybe heard it from far away
Beautiful Eddi, just beautiful.
My mums favorite burns song mine is red red rose eddie does an excellent job on these I’ve saw her live several times she’s just perfect
What a voice...if there are truely angels walking amongst us, then here she is!
I had this played at my husband's funeral and the words were in his coffin. A beautiful song about love and loss.
"Had we never loved so kindly
Had we never loved so blindly
Nor never met, nor never parted
We would ne'er ha' been so broken-hearted" 💔💔
What can you say - magnificent
Poor Nancy, ..... I am still in love with this song... Barry Mulcahy x
There's a thousand years of Scottish beauty in this wonderful artists voice. Eddi, now and forever
The most beautiful love song ever in my opinion....Burns was a genius
Agree!
For me , this is the definitive version of this song. Beautiful, heartfelt words, wrapped in a beautiful melody by an immaculate interpreter of Burns songs. I never tire of it.
I think this is the most beautiful song I have heard in years & it is because of this woman's voice... The emotions she puts into it.. I have not heard better for Ae Fond Kiss Thank you Eddi!
Frances Breedlove just so touching
A cannae tell ye Eddi, how many times ave saw yer guid self in concert, but lemme just say, ye make me feel proud, no' only tae be born under oor great Saltire🏴, but tae be an amazin', fab n humble Glesga wummin'!❤ Nae maiter wherra am in the world, ma hairt aye comes hame tae 'Caledonia'. Thanks for all yer beautiful tunes ower the years, so many, the Burns Album, Galileo, Wings On My Heels, Kiteflyers Hill , they a' fill ma hairt wi' such joy, but at the same time hen, hiv me greetin' ma eyes oot like a big, daft lumpae a wean!😍😁😭. Oh the joys eh! Peace, health n happiness, ayeways!🎶🎙🎵
What a fantastic comment, just readin it makes me proud to be Scottish 🏴.. That sin brèagha / that's beautiful!
@@wm5113 .... cheers fir that !👍 Greetings tae ye wherever ye are!🏴
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I've lived in that abroad for nigh-on 40 years, but though I've made my life elsewhere, this is enough to bring me back to Scotland, and that indestructible link to my ain folk. And that's more than money can by.
The ain folk theirsels, but, can get tiring a lot faster than Burns + Eddi, so I always have a return ticket on me.
Burns still mourns the loss of his soulmate. Nancy. He loved his wife and children without reserve. However, Robert's heart burned for Nancy until they reunited in the afterlife. ♥️
My heart opens up on this song sung by Eddi Reader, all over my most favourite singer in my life.
This is 15 years old! Still at the top of my play list. I loved Fair Ground Attraction. Was lucky enough to see Eddie at The Basement in Sydney.
Well I'm English and I understand every word. A beautiful song beautifully sung. The definitive version!
Thanks Eddi... From an Irish fan, your Ae Fond Kiss will never be bettered! So beautiful!
An absolutely FABULOUS rendition of a wonderful, wonderful song, by the incredibly talented Eddi Reader, who brings the true beauty of Robert Burns‘ work to the forefront. 100 points out of a possible 10 !!!
A stunningly uplifting and deeply moving piece of music
GOD BLESS YE MA FELLOW AYRSHIREMAN,yer the greatest poet that ever lived n yer words are timeless.
this was played at my nana’s funeral today. It’s such a comforting song and is now the only thing I have left of her. Thank you so much for this beautiful song ❤️
Where are you from?
no my friend...HER BLOOD RUNS IN YOUR VEINS, HER LAUGHTER IS IN YOUR EARS, HER FACE IN YOUR EYES..HER LOVE IN YOUR HEART...SHE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU, SHE WILL ALWAYS BE NEAR YOU...GUIDING YOU..PROTECTING YOU...THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, I KNOW THIS I FEEL IT...THEY DONT MISS US AS THEY VISIT ALL THE TIME...ASK HER FOR A SIGN...JUST IN YOUR MIND, JUST YOU AND HER...ITS EASY FOR THEM..BUT HARD FOR US TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND....BUT ITS AS NATURAL AS HER LOVE WAS FOR YOU...WOW IM GIVING MYSELF CHILLS, THATLL BE MY DAD, AGREEING WITH WHAT IM WRITING I HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE...❤
@@sionyevans I could not have said it better.💞 Emily Dickenson said " This world is not conclusion; a sequel stands beyond. Invisible as music, as positive as sound" They never leave, they just change form.
Aye he did
This song is very deeply moving and brings me to tears every time i heard it
When my soul need to be healed, I visit this link. Truly beautiful.
Eddi, Robert would have loved this! He would have also loved you.
Absolutely 🌹
A beautiful version of what I consider the best love song ever written
One of the best times of my life was an evening spent listening to Eddi at Haddington Corn Exchange singing Burns songs. Ae Fond Kiss was so emotional and that memory will stay with me forever. It was also really great to get Eddi's autograph on our Burns cd ! A lovely lady.
This is mae first tame. It's brilliant. Mae tears cannae stop flowin xxx
I fell in love with Eddi, the first time I heard "Perfect" back in '88. Little that I know that "Perfect" was one of the least interesting songs of the Fairground attraction's debut album. Thanks to the internet I have heard her since on many live performances...
I'm from Portugal, but I feel Eddi is as part of me as part of her scottish heritage.
Thank you, my sweet Eddi!
What feeling, This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever listened to, if Burns imagined this !
I just keep coming back to this, wonderful
My favourite singer of Burns' songs. Eddi is brilliant at totally focussing on the emotions in these songs and always gives a really mesmerising performance. I danced with her once at the Barrowlands ye know...
Song was played at my grandmothers funeral, means a lot to me
My Dad's funeral is on the 31st of May 24. We are going to play this version of the song at his service.
Sleep tight Lachlan Cameron Hunter McLean ❤
Ended up changing it to the Karen Matheson version. Sorry Eddi 😞
It's all aboot the song and the beautiful sound of eddi's voice, braw...
Eddi's coverage of Ae Fond Kiss brings tears to my eyes and being proud to have been to Rabbies graveside
Fabulous.
Nobody has done more for Burns songs in my time than Eddi Reader.
Keep on.
I’ve never once listened to this without weeping uncontrollably…..and I don’t really know why….it’s just THAT voice…x
I'd suggest we come and listen to this song when the tears, for whatever reason, are building up, and we know this will open the floodgates. That happened to me today, and I knew exactly where to come. The Greeks called it catharsis, and it's a blessing if you have the key to that lock, which is what this is.
The absolutely best rendition of Ae Fond Kiss, Eddi puts every ounce of passion into this..she is utterly glorious💙🏴
One of my favorite songs, very evocative, sung very well by an emotive singer.
Eddi Reader sings this version of Ae Fond Kiss beautiful. I love this song!!
"For to see her was to love her. I understand that sentiment well" Barry Mulcahy
wonderful! She sings with all her heart.....
Nancy Maclehose - Robert never did get over her - I held her in my heart until my dying day - I never did forget her.
My feelings for the love of my life my lassie Janice that I met during my army service in Edinborough I still love her after 60 years, some feelings never die
I don’t think I’ve heard anything more beautiful in my life, I adore Eddi Reader 💖 & Burns wasn’t bad either was he 😁
i'm no scot, but the first time i read this i was in tears by the end; this is a fittingly beautiful rendition of a incredibly tender poem, well done
I can listen to this over and over. Eddi's singing shows the emotions of a broken heart perfectly. As do the words of Burns, of course.
You said it..
I can honestly say that I have never heard a song more beautiful, or sung more beautifully, than this.
I guess that this must be what perfection sounds like.
I fell in love with Eddi Reader a long time ago not just because of her beautiful voice she is a beautiful woman and I would love to see her live best wishes Kinnon.
Eddi Reader.... Beautiful voice! 💖
Loved this song instantly after I heard it at the Closing Ceremony last night
Great song and singer... Never miss her concerts in Belfast. 👌
A truly beautiful performance; such soulful, moving, emotional talent from Eddi Reader and what a perfect voice, brings Burn's words to life and brings me to tears whenever I watch it. Bravo Eddi
I'm frankly astounded she manages to get through this beautiful setting without bursting into tears. I know I couldn't.
The song was written to be sung by one such as Eddi, a spirit who lived and loved with that of Burns. I love her in this life as in some past existence.
10 Years gone by and I have missed you Eddi...You heart breaker. Love you still
This is just a beautiful thing. Engaging both heart and ears with such generous warmth and fantasy.
This is the most beautiful song i have ever heard. and it reminds me of my ex who i will love to the day i draw my last breath and on my death bed i will be thinking of her😭❤️
Eddi is in my top 4 fave female vocalists, you can’t fake sincerity
@TheBel... "...you can’t fake sincerity" Yes, you can. Now, I am not knocking the singing nor the band nor the tune. But you can fake sincerity. I mean this sincerely.
@@roderickcampbell2105 I see what you did there.
Such a beautiful song. Thanks you Eddi
Such a talented and beautiful pers.
Great song wonderful rendition Hugh Troy
Eddie Reader is a gift to the World, When I feel sad her voice and spirit life me .
My lovely mum Nancy. died in 2012. Love to her always .
it have been said before ... but ...hen..... your voice.. your passion is a hymn to his memory
Burns went to his grave with the memory of Nancy, Mrs MacLehose, the soulmate that he could never be with. Robert loved...he loved unconditionally - the women that Robert loved would have plead his case before the Kirk Session. He loved them and they loved Robert. Love is really all there is.....
It’s amazing Nancy Craig was my 5x grt grandfather’s Lord Judge William Craig’s Niece From his Brother Andrew, ❤️to the eternal memories ❤️
One word outstanding 👏
Oh my God, my dreams are haunted by Nancy. These days she is incarnated as Eddi Reader....
gives me goosebumps, amazing lady!
An Amazing voice. She sings this from the Heart.
Wow that's so beautiful! ✨🎶🎶
Beautiful!!!
Having a wee burns supper down under in Whakatane to celebrate Burns life Think Ae fond kiss is one of his all time classics.Ae fond kiss and then we sever
Ae fareweel, alas for ever
Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee
Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee
Who shall say that fortune grieves him
While the star of hope she leaves him
Me, nae cheerful twinkle lights me
Dark despair around benights me
I’ll ne’er blame my partial fancy
Nothing can resist my Nancy
For to see her was to love her
Love but her, and love for ever
Had we never loved sae kindly
Had we never loved sae blindly
Nor never met, nor never parted
We would never have been so broken-hearted
Fare thee weel, my first and fairest
Fare thee weel, my best and dearest
Thine be like joy and treasure…
Peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure
Mmm, ae fond kiss, and then we sever
Ae fareweel alas, for ever
Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee
Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee
Thanks for posting the lyrics.
Thank you so much!
This woman should have been a world wide superstar
It's enough that she has the legacy she has. No-one could ask for more.
This is the best song ever
Beautiful singer !
Just bought her double "The Best Of" album (2016), beautifully performed and very well recorded. Over 2 hours of happiness! STRONGLY RECOMMEND.
Beautiful. Such a romantic piece - and Eddi's voice is wonderful here.
We here in America do not have as voice such as this. My, my!
My favorite Burns song, speaks to me of how my grandfather showed me his love for my grandmother, Nancy, and gives me peace that love so deep will always live within me, and to share again.
Hello friend....
How are you doing today?
No words.....Just Brilliant, Every Time I Watch / Listen.......
What a performance of the greatest love song ever from the greatest country in the world the Robert Burns will be proud of you Eddi you've taken a great song to another level you are a star
Absolutely fantastic.
This breaks my heart, thinking of my mum.
Such a beautiful rendition. Thank you Eddi.
If Nancy recorded in her diary "This day I will never forget, for this was the last day I saw Robert" - If this was how Nancy recorded her feelings, then how much more did Robert feel the loss of his relationship with Nancy? He wrote "AE FOND KISS"
It's Robert' s reputation as a womaniser that makes the singer suspect he didn't take long to get over Nancy.
Marianne using Roger's computer
@@rogerdavies8586 - Robert may have loved the lassies but by the same token the lassies loved Robert. He wrote romantic poems to each what other 'womaniser' did that.
This girl is an amazing singer and totally nailed it,and she is Glaswegian x🥴❤️❤️
Nothing is better than a heartwarming Scottish song