Many people miss the point of the song..an Irish man struggling to make ends meet for his family so he goes to serve his time in England so his family can live.. brilliant song 🇮🇪❤️
This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics. The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers." It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised. A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl. Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over. So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not. When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
Am an english man working for an irishman doing groundworks,i have 3 kids who i hardly see,when i go to work there in bed and when i come home there in bed ,i love this song it hits home,but you cant have Nice things if you dont work,
The irony is you already have the nice things you hardly see, working excessively for material possessions is not the future! Been there done and just finished doing it!
Money can't buy what you already have matey, you have a wife and beautiful children who are growing and changing with every passing day while you are at work striving for the nice things....you are already a rich man my friend with a billion pounds of love in your bank...don't waste it....enjoy it, because life goes by so fast and you can't get the years back unfortunately.. so don't miss out on the best years of your kids lives because I absolutely promise you that you will regret it when you look back.. I know because iv lived the same story and so have millions of others.. its only when they are grown up and no longer need you anymore you look back and if there's no memories of their childhood because you worked constantly for nice things that you no longer have because the next latest model came along. BE LUCKY MY FRIEND AND ENJOY YOUR FAMILY BECAUSE TIME FLIES, best wishes my brother,and all the best for 2022 to you and your lovely family xx jase
@@skullmonkey4565 agreed 110% matey time flies by and when you realise it it's too late as the kids are grown up and no longer need you and its too late to make memories x well said matey x j
This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics. The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers." It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised. A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl. Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over. So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not. When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
Awesome barman, my dad worked and lived with the Irish men in kilburn, London for 25 years he made many friends, and drank and chewed the fat with many characters, he loved to hear the music of Ireland, this is one bar I would've loved to have had a pint in with my dad.
This! This is what makes me proud to be Irish! The music of my people can't be beat! The happiness, the heartbreak; the concept of the "beautiful sadness" really does belong to the Irish! It has always been a troubled land and a strange race, but we love like no other and we welcome all. If you fancy a drink, love a good story and your heart yearns for a good folk song, look no further than a Paddy to fill your souls and cure whatever ales ya! ;)
This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics. The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers." It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised. A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl. Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over. So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not. When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
As a brit this is why I love the Irish.. so proud and honest and passionate about their country, something we don't have in the UK. This and the others he sings are simply beautiful and bring many a tear to my eye. Thankyou for sharing your talent with us son you make me feel so proud of the Irish and their traditions and culture x best wishes to everyone in Ireland and all the best for 2022 from me and others in the UK xxx
Where the bar I’m coming back across well when it’s safe I’m going to see my friend John the singing barman. What a voice too. I love singing do you know the song if I could only hear my mother pray again, let me hear you sing it please it brought me through sugar. . I like your voice do you have a chanel
Such a beautiful sight, this guy's voice is great, he's a young man. Just wait another 25-30 years once his voice has aged a bit he'll go from great to amazing.
Come, me little son and I will tell you what we'l do Undress yourself and get into bed and a tale I'll tell to you It's all about your daddy, he's a man you seldom see For he's had to roam away from home, far away from you and me. Remember, laddie, he's still your dad Though he's working far away In the cold and heat of the hours of the week On England's motorway. Sure, we'd like your daddy here, yes sure it would be fine To have him working near our home and to see him all the time But beggars can't be choosers and we have to bear our load For we need the money your daddy earns a-working on the road. Remеmber, laddie, he's still your dad Though hе's working far away In the cold and heat of the hours of the week On England's motorway. Now, when you fall and hurt yourself and get a feeling bad It isn't any good to go running for your dad For the only time since you were born he's had to spend with you He was out of a job and he hadn't a bob He was signin' on the brew. Remember, laddie, he's still your dad And he'll soon be home to stay For a week or two with me and you When he's built a motorway.
@@TheGreggo95 This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics. The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers." It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised. A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl. Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over. So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not. When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
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This link is him singing a different song
This lad knows how precious his culture and history is. Well done lad.
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Many people miss the point of the song..an Irish man struggling to make ends meet for his family so he goes to serve his time in England so his family can live.. brilliant song 🇮🇪❤️
Actually it's not actually about an Irish man and it's not an Irish song, that's simply your assumption.
@Ed O i hear he liled to sing loads of scottish songs because he has a scottish grandmother who taught them to him when he was young
@Ed O always one prick
Thumbs up from Cork. 🇮🇪
That's Donncha Tynan of The Celt in Dublin. A fine actor and singer.
This is what makes the Irish different from everybody else
We all sing with a drink and a lock in you can’t beat a private owned pub and a sing song
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Ain't that the truth 🇮🇪
This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics.
The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers."
It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised.
A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl.
Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over.
So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not.
When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
Love this song. This young man sang it wonderfully.
Am an english man working for an irishman doing groundworks,i have 3 kids who i hardly see,when i go to work there in bed and when i come home there in bed ,i love this song it hits home,but you cant have Nice things if you dont work,
Here here keep the head up and keep up the grind things can only go up is this year 💪🏼
Groundwork’s a hard gig, get your ticket for the digger or get out of it imho
The irony is you already have the nice things you hardly see, working excessively for material possessions is not the future! Been there done and just finished doing it!
Money can't buy what you already have matey, you have a wife and beautiful children who are growing and changing with every passing day while you are at work striving for the nice things....you are already a rich man my friend with a billion pounds of love in your bank...don't waste it....enjoy it, because life goes by so fast and you can't get the years back unfortunately.. so don't miss out on the best years of your kids lives because I absolutely promise you that you will regret it when you look back.. I know because iv lived the same story and so have millions of others.. its only when they are grown up and no longer need you anymore you look back and if there's no memories of their childhood because you worked constantly for nice things that you no longer have because the next latest model came along. BE LUCKY MY FRIEND AND ENJOY YOUR FAMILY BECAUSE TIME FLIES, best wishes my brother,and all the best for 2022 to you and your lovely family xx jase
@@skullmonkey4565 agreed 110% matey time flies by and when you realise it it's too late as the kids are grown up and no longer need you and its too late to make memories x well said matey x j
This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics.
The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers."
It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised.
A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl.
Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over.
So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not.
When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
Awesome barman, my dad worked and lived with the Irish men in kilburn, London for 25 years he made many friends, and drank and chewed the fat with many characters, he loved to hear the music of Ireland, this is one bar I would've loved to have had a pint in with my dad.
This! This is what makes me proud to be Irish! The music of my people can't be beat! The happiness, the heartbreak; the concept of the "beautiful sadness" really does belong to the Irish! It has always been a troubled land and a strange race, but we love like no other and we welcome all. If you fancy a drink, love a good story and your heart yearns for a good folk song, look no further than a Paddy to fill your souls and cure whatever ales ya! ;)
Cry me a river
This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics.
The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers."
It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised.
A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl.
Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over.
So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not.
When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.
As a brit this is why I love the Irish.. so proud and honest and passionate about their country, something we don't have in the UK. This and the others he sings are simply beautiful and bring many a tear to my eye. Thankyou for sharing your talent with us son you make me feel so proud of the Irish and their traditions and culture x best wishes to everyone in Ireland and all the best for 2022 from me and others in the UK xxx
Same Jason.
shame we dont like you all that much, we appreciate the love though lol
@@crispycrimson6448 well I hate the English too if it's any comfort crispy I'm a Irish man at heart thanks for reply Bro x
@@lewissmith3896 cheers Lewis x
Thank you. All the best.
Fair play man good one keep her lit keep Irish tradition alive forever
Very good version. This is my favourite song by Luke Kelly.
It's a beautiful thing when someone will drop their guard and perform an Olde. And with such tonality.
Very good not many people can tell a story and people believe every word
Brilliant lad. Superb. Great song, great rendition
Brilliant...
Well done you did this masterpiece justice
Where the bar I’m coming back across well when it’s safe I’m going to see my friend John the singing barman. What a voice too. I love singing do you know the song if I could only hear my mother pray again, let me hear you sing it please it brought me through sugar. . I like your voice do you have a chanel
The song is called come my little son
That astonishing talent again!❤
Such a beautiful sight, this guy's voice is great, he's a young man. Just wait another 25-30 years once his voice has aged a bit he'll go from great to amazing.
Well done me son , love ya from Canada !!!
Was brought up in a caravan on the side m4 motorway while day was on a d7 a box very sad song missing you dad
The Celt bar Dublin? Best bat in Ireland 🇮🇪
Great version, love this Luke classic
Luke would be proud. More power to ya.
Beautiful 🇮🇪🍀💚🍻
Best pub in dublin
Powerful. Take a bow lad.
Identity. Realize how much of a treasure that is. Don’t be quick to surrender it
Have to go here 💚
Where is this pub? I need to go.
Am better we are all home boys xo
Hey @mcd where is this? Would love to visit when I’m home.
Who is this guy? He is incredible
Just your typical Irish barman
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Come, me little son and I will tell you what we'l do
Undress yourself and get into bed and a tale I'll tell to you
It's all about your daddy, he's a man you seldom see
For he's had to roam away from home, far away from you and me.
Remember, laddie, he's still your dad
Though he's working far away
In the cold and heat of the hours of the week
On England's motorway.
Sure, we'd like your daddy here, yes sure it would be fine
To have him working near our home and to see him all the time
But beggars can't be choosers and we have to bear our load
For we need the money your daddy earns a-working on the road.
Remеmber, laddie, he's still your dad
Though hе's working far away
In the cold and heat of the hours of the week
On England's motorway.
Now, when you fall and hurt yourself and get a feeling bad
It isn't any good to go running for your dad
For the only time since you were born he's had to spend with you
He was out of a job and he hadn't a bob
He was signin' on the brew.
Remember, laddie, he's still your dad
And he'll soon be home to stay
For a week or two with me and you
When he's built a motorway.
Weres the bar
Different version from what luke kelly sings.
This is also the same tune to Tramps & Hawkers
Scottish and Irish Folk are cousins across the sea
@@TheGreggo95 Absolutely! Erin Go Bragh!
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This song comes from the "Oh well, that's just the way it is" section of the 1959 Radio Ballad "Song of a road" by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, produced for the Midlands Area of the BBC Home Service (based in Birmingham) by Charles Parker. It's a radio programme about the people who built the M1 motorway. Look it up, it's well worth listening to, along with the other Radio Ballads that were produced on other topics.
The song is sung by Isla Cameron, in her very Scottish accent. The tune is from the the very well known Scottish song, "Come all ye tramps and hawkers."
It's not a song about "Irish emmigration", it's about working on jobs that took men away from their homes and families for periods of time. In this case it's a Scottish worker, who will be coming home to his family ("for a week or two") before leaving for the next contract. Actually read the lyrics, they tell a story of working class men in Britain who lost their family life because of how construction work is organised.
A lot of people connect this song to Luke Kelly, and he did a fine version of the song (note: not "the original"). Luke knew Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger well, he even left the Dubliners for a period early on in their carreer to move back to England (London) to participate in MacColl's "Critics Group." He went to learn songs and performance techniques etc. He went to get an education in folk music, and it's the reason he had so many English and Scottish songs in his repertoire; including many written and composed by Ewan MacColl.
Now, this song can be universalised. It can speak to many who had the experience in their own families of not seeing a father for weeks or months, or simply because of long working hours. It's a common working class story that has been experienced from South Africa to Chile, from the USA to India ... in fact the whole world over.
So, sing this song in Ireland by all means, but please don't twist things with myopic nationalism. Please stop claiming songs as somehow uniquely "Irish", or speaking to a uniquely "Irish" experience ... which aren't and do not.
When I write that this is not an Irish song, think about it and take the opportunity for some education. The truth about the origins of songs is never a bad thing. Don't be threatened by it, but expand your horizons.