When I was young, I was taken to Wembley to see England beat Eire. Before the game, I was unsure of my nationality, Irish Dad, born in London. When Keegan scored the second goal, I knew I was Irish. The Irish were singing this song. As my name is Michael, it just hit the right place, my heart.
My sweet Irish aunt passed away on 10-1-2021. She had Alzheimer’s and when I played Irish music she always got a smile on her face and her whole personality changed. I want to thank you, I was playing this song for her and holding her hand when she went to be with the rest of her family and I know she was at peace.🍀
Ahhhh. My mum has alzhimers, I'm broken for her. 💔 I travelled around ireland for a month and this for me just takes me back to every moment there. 🥰..sorry for the loss of your sweet aunt. 😔
I´m from Argentina, I cannot stop crying when I listen to this song. It represents the suffering and resistance from a brave people, the irish people. Cheers to you all.
My forebears came to Australia during the famine. I have been back to Ireland and visited. Every single time I hear this It brings me undone. It is one of those songs that just reaches across the generations and links us so strongly together. Aussies and Irish have an uncanny bond.
My Dad passed away last week. He loved this song and especially loved this cover. My Mum said he watched it about 20 times in one day. We're going to be playing this song at his funeral service. All the best.
Absolutely outstanding…I agree with Ronan ..the best I have heard. Much love from Nova Scotia, Canada…..dreaming about the day I’ll make it back for a visit to the West Coast.
This was the last song my father heard with my mother and myself. It was his final trip to Colorado and this song holds a very special place in my heart
Touching, moving…..emotional beautiful version of a lovely ballad, cannot count the times I’ve listened to this, every time with a tear in my eye. Well done lads, thank you. 🏴
Stunning. Absolutely stunning. What voices. As an aside, many thousands have given this beautiful rendition a thumbs up, but, astonishingly, how on earth could 143 people give this a thumbs down???
@@bb3ca201 I completely understand, we mustn't let death overshadow how wonderful our loved ones were in life, the reason that we miss them so.. They might be out of sight, but never out of our minds .. If we live our lives the way they lived theres , in time the same will be thought of us .. Respectfully
There is absolutely nothing like the poetic heartbreaking,soul reaching. excruciating beauty of Irish music. I am first generation on my Dad’s side and I swear when Irish music is played I hear it with my very soul not just my mind! Makes me homesick for places I have never been to.
Beautiful! That's called "the power of blood"! You have those places in your DNA, Lady! I feel the same about my portuguese roots! Greetings from Brazil.
My better half greeted me with this this morning. I had come downstairs for breakfast, he said listen to this, what do you think. Given some of the things I have been expected to listen to....., My grumbling was stunned into silence as I listened. The most glorious, beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard. What a talented pair. It has always made me feel very sad for the people who have been subjected to injustice. My local paper has regular what happened back then sort of feature, to read of deportation for something as simple as stealing an apple or a pair of clogs, these things happened to people under the thumb wherever they lived and still do in this world. To those who would want to erase history at this crazy time, I would say beware, you would only be in danger of repeating the the same things in the future. Homo sapiens is far from a perfect animal. Their are the leaders and the led. The users and the misused. It has always been so. Some learn some don't
We are hard-pressed to find a more beautiful rendering of such a touching, moving song. BOTH voices easily bring tears to one's eyes and they contain all of the elements of great expression and beauty of sound.
Fabulous version of this Irish classic! My mum was from Athenry, and I am always taken back to the first time she played this to me. Beautiful job lads! :)
This song meant so much to me growing up and having it sung to me at night. There are so many great versions (especially Dropkick Murphys) but this brings tears to my eyes and takes me back to a place of sorrow and happiness.
My father was born in Ireland but had to move to England for work. But he once said I live in England but my heart lives in Ireland .Great version of this song
As an Englishman I was with some Irish friends in a pub in Galway and a random guy in there just sung this and Broad Black Brimmer .......Awesome tunes
Long live Irish music and such wonderful performers!Their voices are flawless,amazingly beautiful and pure.The interpretation of this song is perfect in its simplicity,the harmonies being exceptionally unsurpassed.Absolutely stunning!
By a lonely prison wall I heard a young girl calling "Michael, they are taking you away For you stole Trevelyan's corn So the young might see the morn Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay" Low lie the fields of Athenry Where once we watched the small free birds fly Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry By a lonely prison wall I heard a young man calling "Nothing matters, Mary, when you're free Against the famine and the crown I rebelled, they ran me down Now you must raise our child with dignity" Low lie the fields of Athenry Where once we watched the small free birds fly Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry By a lonely harbour wall She watched the last star falling As that prison ship sailed out against the sky For she lived in hope and pray For her love in Botany Bay It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry Low lie the fields of Athenry Where once we watched the small free birds fly Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry
I'm completely new to this song - I haven't heard any version of it before, and I can't imagine it being done any better than this. This is truly beautiful, and a welcome change of pace to the raucousness of today's music.
My mother was Irish and this song means a lot to me. The tenors tone and range is just wonderful and the blend of of your voices reminds me of Simon and Garfunkel all those years ago
The most beautiful recording ever, in my opinion. The setting provides just the right background -unassuming, not competing for attention with your beautiful sound. Very well done and I thank ye for bringing such enjoyment and nostalgia to me in Huntington Beach, California (Originally from Limerick).
To turn 69( December/01/1951~~ Started on such classical folk... Martins/ it's an honour to hear this-- hauntingly sincere& so sadly based on fact!/ 🤜🖤🤛🌙🌎🌍🎵🚣🚤⛵Paul Kevin iMondi/ Newport.RI/💜💙❤💚
Monica....Totally agree with you...My mother 'God Rest Her Soul' was from Derry and she was so soooooo proud to say she was born in Ireland, and my 3 sisters and myself still keep in touch with our family in Derry. This is a beautiful version of an amazing song. We all sing this song at party gatherings amongst lots of others. Some of the music we play I am surprised the terrorist police dont come knocking at my door lol. Keep safe and best wishes to you and your family. Tony
Taken back by this rendition, emotionally surprised and proud to be of irish decent. 39 year old dude in Las Vegas and not much moves me to tears like this.
I'm an American married to an Irishman, so I've heard many versions of this song. Have to say, this is purest version I've ever heard. Beautiful! All the best from Arizona!
This came up on my notifications today, the first anniversary of my papas death. A true Irish man through and through. It made me cry but such a beautiful cover
I'm portuguese, i'm fairly certain there's not an ounce of irish blood in my veins. And yet, I get all teary eyed when I listen to The Fields of Athenry. What sorcery is this?
I’ve loved this song for years. It’s things like this that unite us all Irishmen no matter where they live or for how long separated from Ireland. There is a common thread that runs through us all.
I've just listened to half a dozen versions of this beautiful song on CZcams and this is the best version by far. A beautiful song beautifully sung. Thank you.
Gosh I'm stunned and in tears, never have l heard such beauty in a song and it's the first time I have ever seen these two wonderful lads and it won't be the last. Thank you so much. 😥😥😥😥🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
No effects. No pitch correction. No multitracking. They’re not even in a studio. A live performance in an empty gym. Pure talent.
When I was young, I was taken to Wembley to see England beat Eire. Before the game, I was unsure of my nationality, Irish Dad, born in London. When Keegan scored the second goal, I knew I was Irish. The Irish were singing this song. As my name is Michael, it just hit the right place, my heart.
My sweet Irish aunt passed away on 10-1-2021. She had Alzheimer’s and when I played Irish music she always got a smile on her face and her whole personality changed. I want to thank you, I was playing this song for her and holding her hand when she went to be with the rest of her family and I know she was at peace.🍀
God bless her.
Ahhhh. My mum has alzhimers, I'm broken for her. 💔
I travelled around ireland for a month and this for me just takes me back to every moment there. 🥰..sorry for the loss of your sweet aunt. 😔
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God bless her and all our Families
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I´m from Argentina, I cannot stop crying when I listen to this song. It represents the suffering and resistance from a brave people, the irish people. Cheers to you all.
The english raped and plundered all but 22 23 countries in the world
The english raped and plundered all but 23 countries
At 83 yrs. their songs completely transport me back to my roots. Thank you boys.
Hmm, not sure you realize how old this song is
The voice of the man on the left brings me to tears. What a beautiful, pure tone.
I must have the same kind of ears. That tone is majestically unassuming... yet devastating.
Their harmony is resplendent
Absolutely stunning voice ♥️♥️♥️
They are both brilliant. The song works because of the harmony.
GLENN MURPHY on left. ❤
I've heard many versions of this song but this is my favourite.
My forebears came to Australia during the famine. I have been back to Ireland and visited. Every single time I hear this It brings me undone. It is one of those songs that just reaches across the generations and links us so strongly together. Aussies and Irish have an uncanny bond.
This is one of the most beautiful renditions of this song I've heard, wonderful.
it could refer to a ANY countery in the world amd not JUST IRELANDS famine
The most beautiful rendition of a classic song, that I've ever heard.
I applaud you and thank you.
I’m positive this is what Heaven will sound like. Purely angelic!
AGREED !!!❤❤
My Dad passed away last week. He loved this song and especially loved this cover. My Mum said he watched it about 20 times in one day. We're going to be playing this song at his funeral service.
All the best.
May your dad rest in peace, brother
All the best from Mick in Scotland
@@Joe-wm6kj Really nice of you to say Joe, cheers.
All the best back at you from Dundee
When you get shivers listening to a version of a song such as this, you know its a damn good version. Absolutely brilliant lads.
A song from the time of An Gorta Mor. Beautiful rendition, heartrending.
I know I feel the same. It's just perfect
The best version ever.
It's my all-time favourit - excellent
I'm English and this is yet another Irish song that tears my heart. Definitely my favourite version, these lads voices blend so well.
Well done 👏
I'm Brazilian. I lived in athenry 05 years 2005 _2009. Im crying now. I. Love Ireland
My dad used to sing this song. R. I. P. This is a beautiful rendition.
Humans are capable of producing some truly beautiful music, this is one of them,.
what amazing voices and harmony these 2 have. beautiful song. x
Ah lads! That's just stunning! It's my new good night song, the tune I want in my head in my head when I go to sleep! Just beautiful!!!
Well now, this is the absolutely best version of this song I have heard. Well done, it is simply enchanting. Thank you.
I love, love, love it. Your voices in such beautiful harmony make my hear nearly burst.
Gents your harmonizing is angelic - incredibly well done!
Absolutely outstanding…I agree with Ronan ..the best I have heard. Much love from Nova Scotia, Canada…..dreaming about the day I’ll make it back for a visit to the West Coast.
What awsome Voices. Goosebumps all over. Great Version of this beautyfull Song.
That little shrug at the end when you know you've absolutely nailed it. Awesome version lads, the best I've heard 👌
Doesn't get any better than this. Wonderful rendition. Thankyou Gents.
One of the most heartbreaking, beautiful songs ever. You brought me to tears with this version.
This was the last song my father heard with my mother and myself. It was his final trip to Colorado and this song holds a very special place in my heart
Touching, moving…..emotional beautiful version of a lovely ballad, cannot count the times I’ve listened to this, every time with a tear in my eye.
Well done lads, thank you. 🏴
the same for me.
Stunning. Absolutely stunning. What voices. As an aside, many thousands have given this beautiful rendition a thumbs up, but, astonishingly, how on earth could 143 people give this a thumbs down???
Two voices, a guitar and a great song.
As a Kiwi I can only say how wonderful that the Irish are as true to, and take strength with their culture, as we do ours.
Magnifique ! 2 voix pures...c'est beau et émouvant
WOW ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SONG AND BEAUTIFUL VOICES CONGRATULATIONS
I can listen forever to this lovely version sung so sweetly.
Two beautiful voices sung in such a relaxed manner. Well done lads . It brought tears to my eyes in the nicest way possible. 🇮🇪
Goose bumps from the start ,,
Shivers to the end,
Beautiful
Miss u mum n dad .
I can't even start to him this without thinking of my Irish grandpa...
@@bb3ca201 I completely understand, we mustn't let death overshadow how wonderful our loved ones were in life, the reason that we miss them so..
They might be out of sight, but never out of our minds ..
If we live our lives the way they lived theres , in time the same will be thought of us ..
Respectfully
Stunned. At 75 you can think you have heard just about everything. I hadn't. Beautiful.
im 73 ,,and i felt the same ,how come i never heard this ,its perfection,,,
William Sullivan great that there are such “pleasant” surprises left...
@@eenavid im 70 yrs and have listened to many great singers from different genres but this was hauntingly beautiful
William Sullivan Do you know what this song is about?
Have you guys heard Steve McDonald/Hollie Smith’s version? Also superb
wow absolutely beautiful voices
There is absolutely nothing like the poetic heartbreaking,soul reaching. excruciating beauty of Irish music. I am first generation on my Dad’s side and I swear when Irish music is played I hear it with my very soul not just my mind! Makes me homesick for places I have never been to.
Beautiful! That's called "the power of blood"! You have those places in your DNA, Lady! I feel the same about my portuguese roots! Greetings from Brazil.
I love you comment... so poignant...this is the beauty of the Irish people.
Exactly how I feel but didn't know how to say! And I live on the border of Burma!
Sure with a name like Maureen Tuohy you can't be anything except Irish !!
LOL your called Maureen , Irish through and throughxxxx
Two beautiful voices and the harmonies are exquisite. Love it
My better half greeted me with this this morning. I had come downstairs for breakfast, he said listen to this, what do you think. Given some of the things I have been expected to listen to....., My grumbling was stunned into silence as I listened. The most glorious, beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard. What a talented pair. It has always made me feel very sad for the people who have been subjected to injustice. My local paper has regular what happened back then sort of feature, to read of deportation for something as simple as stealing an apple or a pair of clogs, these things happened to people under the thumb wherever they lived and still do in this world. To those who would want to erase history at this crazy time, I would say beware, you would only be in danger of repeating the the same things in the future. Homo sapiens is far from a perfect animal. Their are the leaders and the led. The users and the misused. It has always been so. Some learn some don't
You are WONDERFUL guys, so very talented ! I love this song and your rendition is absolutely beautiful.
Absolutely lost for words. Stunning version and voices. Awesome lads !! ❤️❤️❤️
We are hard-pressed to find a more beautiful rendering of such a touching, moving song. BOTH voices easily bring tears to one's eyes and they contain all of the elements of great expression and beauty of sound.
Fabulous version of this Irish classic! My mum was from Athenry, and I am always taken back to the first time she played this to me. Beautiful job lads! :)
This song meant so much to me growing up and having it sung to me at night. There are so many great versions (especially Dropkick Murphys) but this brings tears to my eyes and takes me back to a place of sorrow and happiness.
My father was born in Ireland but had to move to England for work. But he once said I live in England but my heart lives in Ireland .Great version of this song
Shit hole Ireland
A different version of this was played at my Dad's funeral, it's just made me cry again,
Des my dad used to say the same thing.
@@susanmoran2154 He’s not worth it, just report the idiot’s comment.
@@botticellirejectbotticelli2668 Thanks . I did it.
Oh the harmonies make my heart sing. Fantastic ,thank you so much.
As an Englishman I was with some Irish friends in a pub in Galway and a random guy in there just sung this and Broad Black Brimmer .......Awesome tunes
Best version I have ever heard 🇮🇪😢
Beautiful Irish song, performed by two very talented gentlemen. Incredible
Long live Irish music and such wonderful performers!Their voices are flawless,amazingly beautiful and pure.The interpretation of this song is perfect in its simplicity,the harmonies being exceptionally unsurpassed.Absolutely stunning!
Made me cry. Was me Dads favourite song
I’m sure I’ve listened to every version of this on CZcams, you lads absolutley mastered this.
By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young girl calling
"Michael, they are taking you away
For you stole Trevelyan's corn
So the young might see the morn
Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay"
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry
By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young man calling
"Nothing matters, Mary, when you're free
Against the famine and the crown
I rebelled, they ran me down
Now you must raise our child with dignity"
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry
By a lonely harbour wall
She watched the last star falling
As that prison ship sailed out against the sky
For she lived in hope and pray
For her love in Botany Bay
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry
What an acoustic landscape! Makes goose bumps! Thank you for making this happen!
Two sweet tenors...this is the definition of lyrical. The sheer beauty and simplicity....music in every cell. Thank you 🙏
Absolutely awesome version of this song. Cant get enough.
CZcams algorithm......I’m literally in tears, not a genre I would normally choose but I feel this....my god I feel this song
This has to be the best version of such a beautiful, moving song. 🍀
Well done lads. A terrific version of an iconic song. Love it.
Powerful voices and great harmonies guys.
Heard this 20 yrs ago while on hols i Galway absolutely beautiful love it and used to sing it I. Pubs in uk🙏💙
Nothing matters Mary when ur free! 🇮🇪🍀🏴
One day freedom for Scotland and Wales too.
Ireland is not free, it belongs to the EU 😂😂
@@susanmoran2154 silly comment!
No it's not
Lads,
This is an absolutely beautiful rendition.
Thanks for sharing.
:)
I'm completely new to this song - I haven't heard any version of it before, and I can't imagine it being done any better than this. This is truly beautiful, and a welcome change of pace to the raucousness of today's music.
My mother was Irish and this song means a lot to me. The tenors tone and range is just wonderful and the blend of of your voices reminds me of Simon and Garfunkel all those years ago
The most beautiful recording ever, in my opinion. The setting provides just the right
background -unassuming, not competing for attention with your beautiful sound. Very well done and I thank ye for bringing such enjoyment and nostalgia to me in Huntington Beach, California (Originally from Limerick).
Have you heard Ann Breen's version? imho Anns version is the best by a female artist.
To turn 69( December/01/1951~~ Started on such classical folk... Martins/ it's an honour to hear this-- hauntingly sincere& so sadly based on fact!/ 🤜🖤🤛🌙🌎🌍🎵🚣🚤⛵Paul Kevin iMondi/ Newport.RI/💜💙❤💚
Monica....Totally agree with you...My mother 'God Rest Her Soul' was from Derry and she was so soooooo proud to say she was born in Ireland, and my 3 sisters and myself still keep in touch with our family in Derry. This is a beautiful version of an amazing song. We all sing this song at party gatherings amongst lots of others. Some of the music we play I am surprised the terrorist police dont come knocking at my door lol. Keep safe and best wishes to you and your family. Tony
Two perfect voices for this song! 💙😭💙
Taken back by this rendition, emotionally surprised and proud to be of irish decent. 39 year old dude in Las Vegas and not much moves me to tears like this.
I love this song. Beautifully sang.
A gorgeous and pure version of a song that has been sung a million times, I have goose bumps and a lump in my throat
I'm an American married to an Irishman, so I've heard many versions of this song. Have to say, this is purest version I've ever heard. Beautiful! All the best from Arizona!
It is, no doubt about that. It is like drinking crystal clear water from a mountain spring. Xx
It is a mick song indeed, miserable
Mary Duff also does an excellent version.
Just left a message above and then saw that you're in Arizona, too! Wow. Small world.
Best thing about this song is the acoustics in the empty Hall excellent
Unbelievable, this is the best version ever!
I am german and love this Song. Wonderful Version
This was my husband’s song. Brought back wonderful memories. Beautiful version lads.
Herzlich wilkommen...prosst....))))!
Beautiful
Glenn just standing there with his hands in his pockets making a sound like that... Jeeeez. Sensational
Love this version Glenn & Ronan☘️☘️💟💟
You have amazingly voices . A very sad song the fields of Athenry ...
I could listen to your singing always ..
I love my Irish connection
I love this song and these guys more than do it justice. Great job!
This is gold ! The lads don’t just sing the song ,, they tell the story so beautifully, LOVE LOVE LOVE this ....
This came up on my notifications today, the first anniversary of my papas death. A true Irish man through and through. It made me cry but such a beautiful cover
e Br sometimes Angels send us messages!
May your Papa Rest In Peace.God Bless him ! Tiocfáidh Ár Lá ☘️🇮🇪☘️
Makes me think of mum had tears also
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you lads.
I'm portuguese, i'm fairly certain there's not an ounce of irish blood in my veins. And yet, I get all teary eyed when I listen to The Fields of Athenry. What sorcery is this?
A story of a lad being sent to prison for stealing food so his child wouldn't starve. Definitely a touching and sad song.
WOW...just WOW...I love this song and don't know where you guys are, but you have the perfect acoustics for this one!!
I’ve loved this song for years. It’s things like this that unite us all Irishmen no matter where they live or for how long separated from Ireland. There is a common thread that runs through us all.
So true
Amen,i grew up with this song@dublinners@mary black and still i cry,
define a real irish man because they spread the globe go figure
that's why I'm looking for a united Ireland
Ireland it’s in my blood.
GORGEOUS! You both continue to move me to tears - with rich, angelic voices and songs that touch and deeply move the heart...and soul.
Of the many versions of this great ballad this one takes beating
Please do more Irish songs. Your voices are perfect for it and I’m totally obsessed
We played this beautiful version at the funeral of a family friend of many years Micheal Redmond born in Athenry who died aged 86. R.I.P Mick
Smashing. It's great to hear someone sing powerful songs without trying to mess them about.
Absolutely amazing God given voices right there. Brilliant. 👍🏽👍🏽
My dad was from Dublin, they played this at his funeral, I cry inside everytime I hear it
can anyone actually wish for a more beautiful harmony and song than this what a gorgeous tune
What an amazing performance of this most beautiful song. These lads have magnificent voices. WELL DONE!!!! LADS.
Nothing matters Mary when you're free...words from a simple peasant, but how true and prophetic....! Lovely hurling lads....
I've just listened to half a dozen versions of this beautiful song on CZcams and this is the best version by far. A beautiful song beautifully sung. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Gosh I'm stunned and in tears, never have l heard such beauty in a song and it's the first time I have ever seen these two wonderful lads and it won't be the last. Thank you so much. 😥😥😥😥🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
check your history 😝😝
🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕
🇮🇪 🇮🇱/ Much appreciated deep love for these Noble young gents!!🤜❤🤛🔔🎶🎶⛵🚣 Great Uncle Paul -" ⌛🎶⏰
Wrong flag.
Loose the flags pal