I agree. I was very fortunate to see him perform at the Wadsworth Theater-not far from UCLA. He was so darned good and had the audience singing some of the songs. A memory to treasure forever. An Irish treasure.
God bless ya, #Christy, Sir. Love.. *lots* of love from Glasgow. We just want you to know how much you're appreciated. #Legend #IrishHero, We need your spirit in Scotland, just to help us escape the iron grip of Westminster to become a free and Independent nation... Just like #Eire. 🏴
I lived in Dublin during most of the 70’s. I got to see everyone, the Chieftains, Planxty, the Bothy Band, De Danaan. It was a great time despite the troubles.
Of all the stars that ever shone Not one does twinkle like your pale blue eyes Like golden corn at harvest time your hair Sailing in my boat the wind Gently blows and fills my sail Your sweet-scented breath is everywhere Daylight peeping through the curtain Of the passing night time is your smile And the sun in the sky is like your laugh Come back to me my Nancy Linger for just a little while Since you left these shores I've known no peace Nor joy No matter where I wander I'm still haunted By your name The portrait of your beauty stays the same Standing by the ocean wondering where you've Gone, if you'll return again Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain? On the day in Spring when snow starts to melt And streams to flow With the birds I'll sing this song Then in the while I'll wander Down by bluebell stream where wild flowers grow And I'll hope that lovely Nancy will return No matter where I wander I'm still haunted By your name The portrait of your beauty stays the same Standing by the ocean wondering where you've Gone, if you'll return again Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain?
Even though it was not written by Christy Moore this is the best version I’ve heard, just like the way Phil Coulter wrote “Scorn Not His Simplicity” & “The Town I Loved So Well” and the best versions I’ve ever heard are played by Luke Kelly who knew my Grandad Gerry who lived in Dublin
Great stuff, thanks for uploading; I've had the good fortune to see Christy play live twice or three times and to get his autograph. Despite his superstar status he's still a real, down-to-earth gentleman. Also, RIP Gay Byrne, you were an icon.
Followed Christy’s gigs around London in the 80s; a really special time, listening to his wonderful interpretations of many special songs, for which I am grateful; as well as for his being an inspiration for me since then.
One of my own people who is the real thing and that's from me and a church full of addict's who is used to being cast aside from the people think that they have a perfect life, Till Christy' Moore who is the best way for teaching the uneducated. People forget that addiction comes in more than drugs and alcohol is the real world problem especially in Ireland So I have to be honest with you and it was a pleasure meeting with him on a human level Thanks Christy'Moore, for you just being you
Christy inspired my singing and guitar playing when given his live album on my 18th birthday in 1979. I recall singing this song in the London Underground about 50 times in one day in the very early 80's. Sadly I prostituted myself to the corporate world eventually but the rebel still lies within.
@@MargiesSims Iv just read the link youve put on here and i dont really believe thats the same person the song is about ??? On one of Christies CDs he says "this a song about a someone from Scapa Flow" or something to those words and certainly not about a Lesbian from Newcastle ??
Yes! The harmony on Nancy Spain was sung by Mandy Murphy. She also sang harmony on Lakes of Ponchatrain. Both songs are from the album The Time Has Come (1983). Christy confirmed this on his webpage several years ago and called her "a wonderful singer from Cork."
I'm sad to find that Mandy Murphy passed a few years ago. Her heavenly voice has now joined the choir of angels. Rest in peace. billmurphysite.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/the-passing-of-a-heavanly-voice-and-supreme-being-mandy-murphy/
@@shellastic I had hope it was Mandy, Lord Rest her. Her voice is magical and she comes for a very talented family both actors and singers. Cork City is where she hails from so its no surprise because its a magical City itself.
Here's a wonderful article that explains how the song was written and how Christy heard it. Essentially the writer, Barney Rushe, simply liked the sound of her name. www.independent.ie/life/nancy-spain-the-popular-song-and-an-english-lesbian-30638813.html
Oproti interpretaci této písně od Noel Mcloughlin je to slabé. Listen to Noel Mcloughlin rendition of this and other traditional Irish songs. They are much more sincere.
Of all the stars that ever shone Not one does twinkle like your pale blue eyes Like golden corn at harvest time your hair Sailing in my boat the wind Gently blows and fills my sail Your sweet-scented breath is everywhere Daylight peeping through the curtain Of the passing night time is your smile And the sun in the sky is like your laugh Come back to me my Nancy Linger for just a little while Since you left these shores I've known no peace Nor joy No matter where I wander I'm still haunted By your name The portrait of your beauty stays the same Standing by the ocean wondering where you've Gone, if you'll return again Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain On the day in Spring when snow starts to melt And streams to flow With the birds I'll sing this song Then in the while I'll wander Down by bluebell stream where wild flowers grow And I'll hope that lovely Nancy will return No matter where I wander I'm still haunted By your name The portrait of your beauty stays the same Standing by the ocean wondering where you've Gone, if you'll return again Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain
Probably one of the most beautiful performances ever
Couldn't agree more..beautiful song.
My dad sang this to me every night x
thanx from France for the the most beautiful music...adore it !!!!!
Mary Black
Love christy Moore. This is the most beautiful song I have heard ❤️Annette Warwell
Gorgeous. I thank my father for this lovely tune.
I agree. I was very fortunate to see him perform at the Wadsworth Theater-not far from UCLA. He was so darned good and had the audience singing some of the songs. A memory to treasure forever. An Irish treasure.
U r so lucky i would kill to go there
God bless ya, #Christy, Sir.
Love.. *lots* of love from Glasgow. We just want you to know how much you're appreciated. #Legend #IrishHero,
We need your spirit in Scotland, just to help us escape the iron grip of Westminster to become a free and Independent nation... Just like #Eire. 🏴
Thank you so much for this incredible beautiful song!!!
Best song written in Irish history!
I love your music Christy
God bless Christie Moore ,brings a year to the eye
An absolutely fantastic song well sung
I lived in Dublin during most of the 70’s. I got to see everyone, the Chieftains, Planxty, the Bothy Band, De Danaan. It was a great time despite the troubles.
Of all the stars that ever shone
Not one does twinkle like your pale blue eyes
Like golden corn at harvest time your hair
Sailing in my boat the wind
Gently blows and fills my sail
Your sweet-scented breath is everywhere
Daylight peeping through the curtain
Of the passing night time is your smile
And the sun in the sky is like your laugh
Come back to me my Nancy
Linger for just a little while
Since you left these shores I've known no peace
Nor joy
No matter where I wander I'm still haunted
By your name
The portrait of your beauty stays the same
Standing by the ocean wondering where you've
Gone, if you'll return again
Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain?
On the day in Spring when snow starts to melt
And streams to flow
With the birds I'll sing this song
Then in the while I'll wander
Down by bluebell stream where wild flowers grow
And I'll hope that lovely Nancy will return
No matter where I wander I'm still haunted
By your name
The portrait of your beauty stays the same
Standing by the ocean wondering where you've
Gone, if you'll return again
Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain?
It's a beautiful poem put to song.
Wow!! Love this song, amazing!!!
Even though it was not written by Christy Moore this is the best version I’ve heard, just like the way Phil Coulter wrote “Scorn Not His Simplicity” & “The Town I Loved So Well” and the best versions I’ve ever heard are played by Luke Kelly who knew my Grandad Gerry who lived in Dublin
Facts🙌🏻
Noel Mcloughlin deserves more credit for this and other traditional Irish songs. He does much better...
Great stuff, thanks for uploading; I've had the good fortune to see Christy play live twice or three times and to get his autograph. Despite his superstar status he's still a real, down-to-earth gentleman. Also, RIP Gay Byrne, you were an icon.
Absolutely beautiful this was my father in laws fave song. Unfortunately he passed away from covid-19 4 weeks ago 😢
I'm playing it now and it will always be played. As long as it is, he lives ❤️
Sorry Emma
So sad Emma
Followed Christy’s gigs around London in the 80s; a really special time, listening to his wonderful interpretations of many special songs, for which I am grateful; as well as for his being an inspiration for me since then.
Irish musical legend ☘️
Fantastic Christy you voice is unique xxx
Beautiful Christy. Reminds of my first love so long ago. Thank you Christy.
Beautiful song legend is christy moore
One of my own people who is the real thing and that's from me and a church full of addict's who is used to being cast aside from the people think that they have a perfect life, Till Christy' Moore who is the best way for teaching the uneducated. People forget that addiction comes in more than drugs and alcohol is the real world problem especially in Ireland
So I have to be honest with you and it was a pleasure meeting with him on a human level
Thanks Christy'Moore, for you just being you
Simple and beautiful
will will Lonnie Donegon. Kevin Barry
is there a more beautiful part of a song than when he goes 'no matter where i wonder' not a dry eye in the room
One of the best 😍
Love this song so much...
I Sang this at my boys memorial.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
_Christy has made this song his own...Must be over 40 years since he recorded it_
Written by a friend of mine. Gone now.
Barney Rush.
But you still recall. That's real xx
My Mom was named Nancy. Love this.
english name...irish heart
Good friend of mine played this. Long time lost and am sorry so. Til next time Alistair, an English lass says hallo:)
From a lifetime ago.
Lullabies to my now almost 22 year old son.
Christy inspired my singing and guitar playing when given his live album on my 18th birthday in 1979. I recall singing this song in the London Underground about 50 times in one day in the very early 80's. Sadly I prostituted myself to the corporate world eventually but the rebel still lies within.
Best singer ever to come out off my great country
And of course Luke Kelly...
And Christy dignam and Gilbert O’Sullivan
Daniel O Donnel
Classic , superbly sung by Christy
Heart breaking
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!!!
My favourite Irish folk song, beautiful. I was over last Easter and he was playing in Sligo, gutted that it was sold out.
Priceless I'd say.
This is God singing.
Facts.
Arbennig-Exceptional 😍😍
Gorgeous and uplifting me tonight
Love ridty moore singing this song,👍💙🐦🌈
Big muck savage head on you ,love ya Christie beautiful song beautifully sung ♥
Heartbroken
As an Irish Man. This should be credited to the man who wrote it.
The very best ☘
I will return
Now once more Christy .. This time with feeling
Wonderful
Absalute magic
Hari Krishna Chirsty... best Christy 😇
the hare on me neck
Who was Nancy Spain ? Beautiful......x
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Spain
Beautiful song
@@MargiesSims Iv just read the link youve put on here and i dont really believe thats the same person the song is about ??? On one of Christies CDs he says "this a song about a someone from Scapa Flow" or something to those words and certainly not about a Lesbian from Newcastle ??
A journalist who died in a plane crash
We're is the ring I give to Nancy Spain
Beautiful Song and wot a class act Christy Moore is
water flow😉😂
Yep
God bless Gay!
He has a grand hue around him
which LP did he record this on?
Can anyone tell me who was the girl on the backing of the studio album recording of Nancy Spain?
Yes! The harmony on Nancy Spain was sung by Mandy Murphy. She also sang harmony on Lakes of Ponchatrain. Both songs are from the album The Time Has Come (1983). Christy confirmed this on his webpage several years ago and called her "a wonderful singer from Cork."
I'm sad to find that Mandy Murphy passed a few years ago. Her heavenly voice has now joined the choir of angels. Rest in peace.
billmurphysite.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/the-passing-of-a-heavanly-voice-and-supreme-being-mandy-murphy/
@@shellastic I had hope it was Mandy, Lord Rest her. Her voice is magical and she comes for a very talented family both actors and singers. Cork City is where she hails from so its no surprise because its a magical City itself.
Who was the Original singer who wrote this song? A Scot I believe?
❤🇮🇪
i wonder what made his freind write that song? who was nancy>? nancy spain ... nancy spain .. sounds like a holiday romance lol
Here's a wonderful article that explains how the song was written and how Christy heard it. Essentially the writer, Barney Rushe, simply liked the sound of her name.
www.independent.ie/life/nancy-spain-the-popular-song-and-an-english-lesbian-30638813.html
The spelling and grammar in this comment section is absolutely repugnant.
love the song,gaybo casts a shadow over it though. the west brit.
Sadly he’d be canceled today for lack of representation of diversity. All that talk of blue eyes and blonde hair would get ye canceled today.
Don't be silly now, try not to get angry about something in your imagination
Oproti interpretaci této písně od Noel Mcloughlin je to slabé. Listen to Noel Mcloughlin rendition of this and other traditional Irish songs. They are much more sincere.
Of all the stars that ever shone
Not one does twinkle like your pale blue eyes
Like golden corn at harvest time your hair
Sailing in my boat the wind
Gently blows and fills my sail
Your sweet-scented breath is everywhere
Daylight peeping through the curtain
Of the passing night time is your smile
And the sun in the sky is like your laugh
Come back to me my Nancy
Linger for just a little while
Since you left these shores I've known no peace
Nor joy
No matter where I wander I'm still haunted
By your name
The portrait of your beauty stays the same
Standing by the ocean wondering where you've
Gone, if you'll return again
Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain
On the day in Spring when snow starts to melt
And streams to flow
With the birds I'll sing this song
Then in the while I'll wander
Down by bluebell stream where wild flowers grow
And I'll hope that lovely Nancy will return
No matter where I wander I'm still haunted
By your name
The portrait of your beauty stays the same
Standing by the ocean wondering where you've
Gone, if you'll return again
Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain