My father passed away tonight after a long up-and-down struggle over the past several years. This song has been my solace and comfort over that time, reminding me most of all to take every opportunity to "tell him thanks for everything he's done." I still have many tears to shed but I will continue to listen to this song on my own as it was one that we often shared.

I held my Dad's hand when he died and I felt privileged. He brought me into this world...holding me in his arms and I held him as he passed away. This is a sad but a beautiful song. I miss my Dad every day and will until the day we meet again.

@innputinnput7049

2 жыл бұрын

Feel the same way took care of my dad with cancer

@SpaceGhost182

2 жыл бұрын

That comment broke my heart. Did the same for my grandfather an old Irishman. More of a father than a grandfather. God bless you.

@susanforsyth6077

Жыл бұрын

Great song so many memories of my dad with this song

@patrickflohe7427

Жыл бұрын

I was able to spend two weeks with my dad, shortly before he died. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there when he died 4 weeks later. It broke my heart, that I wasn’t there for him. He was such a good man. The last time I saw him, I gave a salute to him when I left. He didn’t want me to go. ☹️☹️😢😢 A friend sent this song to me, when Dad died….what a beautiful gesture.

@bikeattilathehun3382

Жыл бұрын

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I listen to this in memory of my beloved father who entered into eternal rest four years ago. He never gave up on me, even in the years when I strayed from all he had taught me. I miss our conversations and his calming presence so much in these troubled days. God willing I will see him again, for all eternity. I love you Dad.

i love this song . I was so blessed to have him as my father . He was my best friend, my rock when I was going through tough times and he was my cheer leader. He's been gone for twenty years and I miss him every day. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

As a grandfather, this was almost too sad to watch, but I made it to the end!

Remembering our father Desmond ....died on April 25th 2020, one year to the day from our mother (2019).....and the words are absolutely fitting of our dad ....I will never listen to the song the same way again ....love you Dad ....thanks for the gift of this song to so many families ....Father's Day 2020....may he rest in peace!

I always disliked it when people referred to their parents as "the old man" or "the old woman". But in this song, "the old man" is referenced with such love, respect and endearment that it brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful words and a beautiful voice. Thank you!

From the first time I met John, from that first handshake, I became a lifelong fan. His wonderful songs have endeared me to Ireland. God bless him.

My father died on July 01,1990 but this brings him back. My heart cries and memories sometimes hurt but this song says it all. Great song and singer. Tom in TN. USA

My dad passed in 1985, and yet this still brings me to tears even today. John brings back the love, respect, and feelings I will never forget.

I use this rendition by John every year as a tribute to my Dad. He would have been 95 today, April 24, 2020. He passed one decade ago leaving a huge empty space in my heart. Dad indeed made me who I am...I never will forget him

@jane798

4 жыл бұрын

I'm feeling you. Our dad died on 1st August 2019... 14 months after our Mum... it's our first fathers day without him

First time I have heard this song - as the tears slowly ran from John's eyes, I felt tears welling up in my own. This song expresses how I feel about MY father, now dead for 8 years, and the things left unsaid. He would have been 103 this coming Tuesday. I miss you, Dad!

This is my first year without my Dad. His brother shared this and I never heard it before. I've been in floods of tears x so beautiful

Played this at my fathers funeral one of his favorites and I also miss him my old man...Love you Dad!

My dad was 96, died 7 months ago. First Father's day without him. Sure miss him. This song is perfect.

I hear you Robert. My dad died 15 years ago today, when I was 11 and reminds me so much of him. I still love you dad!

@jameswaters4024

2 жыл бұрын

You will see him again.

I play this video every single day, sometimes more than once. I also miss my Dad so much. I saw John perform this song in Kingston, Canada in Dec '08 and I cried through the whole song. He is a fantastic performer and has the most beautiful voice. I love his music so much. Look forward to seeing him again next year. Thank you John.

Thank you. My Dad just passed away two days ago. A friend sent me this and it means a great deal. What a tribute. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

My Da taught me to play the guitar, and inspired me to become a musician. He was a real cowboy and country singer, and I miss him every day. This is a sweet song, and I am going to learn this ... thanks for posting.

I love this song, heard it first shortly after my father passed in 2004, my dad would take me walking the roads and fields near home in Ireland, showing me things and I suppose teaching me a little of life. And I miss him, the old man. RIP Dad.

I dedicate this to my old man - my dear father who died 2003 - and I really miss him. This is such a wonderful song and rendition. Thank you John!

@jameswaters4024

2 жыл бұрын

You will see him again.

6'3" 17 stone and I'm crying my eyes out here. 10 years gone and that hole will never be filled. The most decent honest intelligent funny man I have ever known and a fantastic teacher. RIP Dad...'Ar dheis De go raibh a anam'

@patrickflohe7748

7 жыл бұрын

StillTheBest1980. This song makes me cry like a baby. By the way, I'm also 6'3".

@roysheaks1261

7 жыл бұрын

StillTheBest1980 My dad's been gone for nearly 26 years now. Life's rough without a dad. He'd be 95 this March.

@svendbosanvovski4241

6 жыл бұрын

Nothin wrong with that, mate. It show you've got heart and appreciate the gifts that really matter in this short life.

@collizross

6 жыл бұрын

Just shows, that within that 6'3" frame, there IS a heart. Mine is gone 17 years now, would have been 99 had he still been alive. Wouldn't want him back here, but I WILL see him (and mum) someday.

@carolinelia5103

6 жыл бұрын

My dad been gone 14 years I still bawl over this song

I think of the man I call "Father" he married my mom with 6 kids at home....when we lost him I was there to give him his last glass of water and watched as he passed over to be with God and wait for us....this song makes me think of him every time I hear it....

My Dearest Dad passed away in April 2014. I sang this song in Church on Father's Day 2 months later. I thought I'll never make it through but I prayed for his help. He did! There was not a dry eye in the house. I love you Dad and I miss you!

I was able to sit with my Dad whom was dieing of cancer, 2mo before he passed in Oct 2000, I told him that I proud to be his son, and apologized for the things that saddened him (a divorce) I thanked him for all the things he had taught me thru out his life... He passed Dec 27,2000 and still miss him dearly, my ol man

I miss so much my mother... a song like this can bring back alive all the feelings left by the special ones that we've lost along the road... Thanx for this video!

I'm 65 now and my dad died in 1983 at 56. Where did the time go? This song tugs at my heart the most. I'm disabled and dad used to take me hunting. I had some of the best times of my life there w/him--it seems like only yesterday...

love this song so much, id give my life for just 5 mins to feel, see and hug my old man. i miss my king so damn much it hurts me more than i ever been hurt before.xxx RIP dad.

A timeless song and fantastic version by John McDermott. Original words and music by Phil Coulter.

I'll never stop missing him. Gone for 45 years and it still seems like yesterday. John reminds me every time I hear this rendition just how much I miss "My Old Man". Thank you John! You have immortalized My Dad! I miss you and love you dad.

I buried my father yesterday. We watched so many of your concerts online and I played your music for him in his last days. He was such a fan. I may not be able to listen to you for awhile John McDermott but you haven't lost me as a fan.

He's crying as he sings...how wonderfully moving...🤗🇦🇺

Beauitfull brings back so many happy days with my father gone over to years now heart broken wish for just one second to see my old man

Lost my Dad last week, keep playing this song, Beautifull RIP Dad

John McDermott has one of the purest tenor voices I've ever heard, and nobody can sing with the emotion he brings to songs.

I love John McDermott, & the Irish Tenors. I also love this song. I feel how stong the feeling is in this song. I love my Dad so much. He & I didn't talk much about things liek that......but it was there. Now it's too late, but I do believe he knows, as I do. I am in tears now because .....I never will forget him, for he made me what I am I miss him....the old man. John McDermott has a special way of allowing you to feel. Sometimes that's a luxury that you just can't always allow.

God gave this man a beautiful voice that he shares with us and delivers it so well and in a humble way. He left a special spot in my life.

@charlesbradley7905

5 жыл бұрын

I guess I am old enough to know how lucky I was to have a great dad and mom.

@peterburchill8753

2 жыл бұрын

Oh god I miss ya dad so sorry xxx

Oh how I wish I had been able to have these memories.

My dad and I weren't close when I was a youngster but when he passed I felt a void in my life and heart. I have tried to have a different relationship with my two daughters so they will have a wonderful memory of us when my day comes to move onto the hereafter. God Bless Them.

I never had children until 12 years ago . Then lost my rock my father and my 13 year old son. I miss both. My son used to call old man.

This song is done so well by John. It is evident how much love there was between the two. It is truly a tribute to fathers and a reminder to all to appreciate the moments spent together that are so precious and never to forget them after they are gone.

My Dad would have been 81 today. 5 1/2 years may have passed but I'll never forget him...This song means so much to me and my brother. It's so true and still makes me cry...God Bless you Dad xxx

And I miss him the Old Man. I HATED ANYONECALLING MY FATHER THE OLD man. But John McDermott has put all my feelings down that I could not express, 8th Generation Irish from Tipperary! My Dad was 85 but I was not ready to lose him he taught me so much its six weeks on and its getting worse! I keep playing this song over and over again when I get a chance to be on my own! I loved you Dad and thank yu John for expressing what I was incapable of saying!!XX

Oh, I miss my father...my teacher, my dance partner, my encourager... How I miss him so!

Wish I could have said goodbye to my old man ! Miss him like mad. God bless 💔

Another beautiful song, brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it. He puts his heart into this song. Miss my dad so much.

6 years ago I lost my best friend!! This song is so autobiographical about the relationship with my dad!! I miss him everyday!!!

Beautiful reminds me my Dad who passed away 24 years ago .my sister and I saw John McDermott in Cape Breton Nova Scotia many years ago he is aboustely a awesome singer very nice man Beautiful song John awesome singer ❤❤❤❤

I miss my Irish Dad terribly and I sing this song often!It brings him back to me.Thank you so much!

Spirit your words almost brought tears because I always thought of my father with this one. He was a great man & a wonderful father. My Father died in 2001. Your father sounds alot like mine. We were both blessed to have these people in our lives.

My Father is gone some years now, but he taught how to teach and lead by example. I now see my own son doing the same....I guess that is what it is really all about...immitation is the highest form of praise...God Bless you Dad ..I miss you still !!

Love my daddy... Gone 25 years....miss him every day...xxxx

My dad left to be with his Mom & Dad , brothers and his sister Febuary 6, 2015. And this was and is the best song that fits my dad. God bless and miss you always.

This sad song makes me so sad, I will have it played at my funeral, just to remind my children, that they always came first with me. At 84 years, my time is running out, I recall the days I could life a 200 pound bag of wheat over my head, today I am lucky if I can get my arms over my head.

No matter how many times I listen to this song it still brings a tear to my eye

Simply beautiful....I love you Bampa and I miss you deeply. Thank you for all of the special memories that I shared with you. I will never forget.

This song was sang at my grandas funeral. 8 Years On The 8th Of Spetember. 2 Days After My Dad His Sons Birthday. And Was Only With Us The Day B4 He Passed. Love You Always Granda. xOx

It is over 25 years ago when my dad passed away, my mother grieved for him till she went to be with him in 2012.

6 months today since Dad died... we listened to this a lot as I looked after him the last 2 & 1/2 years of his life. I never will forget him... for he made me what I am, though he may be gone, memories linger on.. and I miss him, MY old man. Mitsy#9

Every year I come to this song on this day. I miss my old man too. Thank you for such a moving song.

I lost my Dd to cancer in January 2024 I had some time with him before he passed .I made my peace told him he made me a man and how sorry I was for things I did growing up miss him everyday love you dad .Till we meet again may the road rise to meet you may the wind always be at your back and till we meet again may god hold you in the palm of his hand.

i miss my old Man, 7 years ago he is gone My Fahter ,Grandfahter.......

This was taped soon after John's father passed away. His sister was in the audience that night which added to the emotion of the song. One of John's best performances. John has come a long way in his great career. I was at his first "concert" in the US, which was free and attended by about 120 people. I have met John several times and wish him continued success. My Dad is 83 years old and this song tears at my heart knowing that I might someday be without him.

My Father-in-law died just 9 days ago. My own dad died 50 years ago. My FIL played a big part of my life for over 47 years. Saying goodbye is so very hard to do. I know we’ll be together again but it seems like it’s so far away. I miss you John and thank you for loving me.

I never has a dad but i do have my kids now and want them to think of me like this one day! also i had a friend that made me the man today that myself and GOD!!

My dad passed away 23 years ago I was 7 but never forget him and remember so much and came across this and word for word matches us miss you not my old man my dad... Funny my names John so was my dad's

not only did this song give me tears but what you said is also spot on and puts me in tears also xo God bless and one thing that gets me through is knowing I will see them again .please God.

My dad passed away November 2018. I miss my best friend and old man so much. Awesome memories though. I always cry when I listen to this song ❤

My father's been gone 18 years. I miss him so!!!!

This makes me cry every single time I watch it. :(

This wull bring a tear to yur eye, the Scots accent great, sung superbly and John ment every word, allways cry when I sing this. Slainte

This is such a lovely song. Exactly what I liked to tell my dad (RIP) now, Got something in my eyes. bye now!

Dad's gone 6 years today. I'll miss him always. He loved this song. It never fails to make me smile, and cry as well.

A neighbour of mine colm o Donnell sang this song at my dad's funeral mass ten years ago not a dry eye.miss him so much xx

I lost my dad on February 25, 2012. My eyes cannot shed more tears. He was a great man, a provider, and served his country in WWII. His generation is the "PROUD" generation. I am so lucky to have enriched his life. At 89 he died with dignity and pride. God Bless all the fathers and the strong sons & daughters who support them in time of need. :)

Thinking about my father he pass away 25-12-2015. I feel tears..........I miss him!

@hansmoerman

8 жыл бұрын

almost one year

I an sitting here crying my eyes out. I just had lunch with my Dad, who is 93. I will live this song out before long. I just pray that my two sons feel this way about me when my time comes. (From all indications, they will.)

Not my dad, but my grandfather. Over half my lifetime ago now. RIP Pop-pop, you are always with me.

Absolutely brilliant. My dad passed away on 14th February 2016. He was 90 years old. Missing him so much. RIP Dad, until we meet again xx

@brianstewart1364

5 жыл бұрын

Rip But Thank God A Wonderful Age

I will miss my dear Dad forever. he was a wonderful caring and understanding man. We never have enough time with those we love.

Your father would have been so proud and touched by those sentiments, John. On behalf of all sons who loved their fathers we thank you.

@jane798

4 жыл бұрын

This is my brother and I first year without our dad on fathers day

@tbwpiper189

4 жыл бұрын

@@jane798 You have my sincerest condolences and empathy. My father died in December 2000, just weeks away from his 72nd birthday. I still weep from time to time thinking about him but smile much more at his memory. So too will your grief subside and your recollections of him will sustain you both. In reality he will never leave you so long as there is love in your heart for him.

I used to listen to this song and think of how I'd feel the day that my dad was gone. Well, that day came on the 1st October 2019, and I've been more heartbroken than I ever could have imagined. I hope you're watching over us all dad. Love you forever, your boy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@patrickflohe7427

Жыл бұрын

I knew it was coming, but nothing prepares you for that day.

I was looking for a father son song and found it! Moving, guts taking...beautiful!

I cry everytime I hear him sing this song. I miss my father also. (passed on Dec. 1979). In one performance I saw a tear off his rt. eye, as he concluded his singing.

I felt so sorry for john when he sang this song, when you look closely you can see tears on his face and you can tell he is having to fight back wanting to cry, and I have to admit I cry when I listen to it as I think of my parents, and I dedicate this to the memory of my father who passed away in 86 and my mother who passed away in 73

I first became a fan of John's after seeing him perform at an "open air concert" at the Naval Establishment of Penetanguishine, Ontario, during a "Tall Ships" event, many years ago. He was enthralling. I also saw him perform this song on CHCH TV, shortly after his Dad had died. His genuine sorrow was evidenced by the tears pouring down his face while singing, and the "hitching" in his voice. I'll remember those two events for the rest of my life. John is a credit to his Dad, Canada, and himself.

December 4th 2006, I lost one of the most important people to me, my Grandfather. His request was this song was played at his funeral. I love this song more than anything. It reminds me so much of him, and makes me wish he was here beside me watching 'Coach's Corner' and collecting the McDonalds hockey cards... Not a day goes by I don't think of him. Everytime i listen to this song my tattoo I have for him itches.

Absolutely beautiful song. My dad is still with us, but I dread the day he passes. This song brings me to tears each and every time I listen to it. It reminds me that one day "my old man" will not be there. :(

I sang this at a family reunion once and it absolutely made my night to see my mother and aunt(my late father's sister) holding hands with tears in their eyes. I could hear them both thinking the same, that he'd be proud of me. Big strong men, don't ever be afraid to show your emotion, that night has probably been the only time I've ever been able to sing that song with out crying, even just a little. We need to laugh and cry all in the same breath.

Miss my dad more each day and this song brings it home to me. Rest in peace dad.

Don't know who could do it better. My dad's been gone for almost 30 years now, and I'm still choking up at this performance. I hope my son will say the same when I'm gone.

This verse especially touched me: And suddenly when it happened There was so much left unsaid No second chance to tell him thanks For everything he's done. My Dad was in Clovis, NM when he died. He'd been preaching in the pulpit for about 15 minutes. He dropped his hands to his side and said, "Good bye" and fell backwards on the floor. I was at home in Texas when I got the news...."No second chance..." to tell him bye.

@samawada2646

6 жыл бұрын

yes that was pretty deep..

@nickfeighan4119

4 жыл бұрын

My father fell in my arms when he it happened suddenly, I feel your pain my friend god bless may our fathers shine upon us 💚🍀

i miss you dad

There is so much left unsaid.Love you dad

Very moving, God knows I miss my old man

@mattneeson2019

7 жыл бұрын

Does your helmet reflect Engine 55 of FDNY? My dad was Batt Chief of 5th Batt and 55 was one of his trucks. And I to miss my Dad. My Idol and my hero and my teacher.

Age does not matter when it is your dad passing on. You are lucky to get to 60 with your dad still living, and long may it continue. My dad died at 78, two years after my mam passed on. And I grieved and mourned more over my dad's passing than I did over my mam's passing. I can only think that I grieved for both when Dad died. Keep them while they are alive and love them when they pass on. And we do love our dads and mams too, forever and we light little candles in their memories, forever.

my dad passed away 5and a half years ago and i still miss him the song is so heartrending it always make me cry god how i wish dad you were still here just to talk to miss you lots xxxx

Thank you so much Johnny I miss my Dad so much !You bring him back to me!

RIP Dad. I lost my dad March 6 2019. Not sure how I'm going to ever live without him.

Percy Liam McDermot Beautiful song.Lots of memories of my father. He used to sing old irish songs when we were young. A big hug from Costa Rica, Central America