14 years since I commented below. This is one of the greatest songs by any Irish Songwriter ever. It's a bit sad it's not appreciated as much as I think it should be, but that's just me.

@jimstewart8759

9 ай бұрын

One of the best songs ever about the injustices the Irish faced in the U.K.

@jimstewart8759

9 ай бұрын

Not just you…….me too.

@rrooney111

5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@coyoteceol

4 ай бұрын

I think Paul was content enough just to be a quiet genius, but a genius he most certainly is. When he arrived back, still in his teens, from having toured around the deep south states with all kinds of open tuning and applied this to Irish folk songs, every guitar picker in Ireland sat up in a wtf moment. The rest is history. DADGAD, Drop D, Open G found a home in Irish music.

@jimstewart8759

2 ай бұрын

It’s a wonderful song isn’t it? Certainly doesn’t get much airplay in the UK. Makes me weep!

I'm from Canada and one of my parents ,parents were english and the other were Irish.As a kid I was kept from the Irish side.They weren't good enough.The few times I went to there house i Realized they were my real family....they had my heart.

@nmo5216

Жыл бұрын

Sent my son to Canada 4 3 weeks 2 shoot guns and smoke weed😮

@Thewrighty543

10 ай бұрын

👍👍

@user-nw6cs2wr2i

7 ай бұрын

I'm from Ireland and its sad to say but there those on both sides who still feel the same my man , love life , live free and worship your queen , makes for an easy life , hey , welcome to the family brother

@josefinagarza241

25 күн бұрын

Who is that playing with him?

@josefinagarza241

25 күн бұрын

Donal Lunny,just read❤

Finest recording of this song. Pitch perfect. Donal Lunny and Paul Brady are simply brilliant.

Saw him in galway Friday night. Sings with same passion and energy. Seriously underrated as a performer and songwriter

He is to Ireland, as Bob Dylan was to America. Paul is a very amazing, talented Irish Folk Singer not too mention he is very inspiring to a young folk singer such as myself!

@dave2940

Жыл бұрын

Hope you're still going mate!

Donal lunny, holy god that playing is beautiful

Thank God for Ireland. My country, Australia, is built on the sweat and blood of Irish immigrants and convicts. Despite the racist discrimination and being treated like animals by the English in this colonial outpost, the Irish have risen above it all and have prospered despite the discrimination. We will never forget the sacrifice and the hardship our families had to make and we pass this onto our children who will never forget Ireland. Pity the poor fools who underestimate the Irish.

Absolutely superb,a brilliant political and poetic song,sung with a committed passion. I think it's the best song he every wrote. A true poem about the Irish diaspora.

One of irelands greatest songwriters.

His vocal Phrasing is unbelievable. The Real Deal. Just inspiring, Real as real can get.

@ruairimonophthalmos5458

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, very powerful.

@karlconnolly3994

3 жыл бұрын

His guitar playing isn’t too shabby either.

The man is an out and out GENIUS.... amazing guitarist, vocalist and performer especially his early folk/traditional stuff...........the lakes of ponchartrain....what more can I say!!

Great version of a great song. Much better than the original album IMHO. Two acoustic instruments, two great musicians and one fabulous voice is all it needs.

This song is a treasure. An Irish Pot of Gold!

You just don't get lyrics in songs like this anymore. A poetic, rhythmic story.

I listen to this every morning during my car journey to work... song writing masterclass ☝🏻

I first heard this on "Bringing it All Back Home" decades ago and it still kills me. Nobody gets inside a song like Paul. And how tasty is Donal's bouzouki accompaniment? Passion and artistry.

Brady and Lunny absolute legends! Bradys voice is superb!

one of the best acoustic performances I know. This used to be a pop song with glamorous instrumentation, now this ... grand!

One of the greatest songwriters, responsible for a number of hits by major artists. Plus a unique guitar style. Great job, Paul.

Love this version both lads on fire.. marvellous... both in their prime at the time and the anger of the lyrics comes across so well ...remembering having to smile at the guy scrutinising my face many times over the years...

Anything he has written composed and sung has to to be seen in the perspective and light of these words and this tune. Truly inspiring. Well done chum.

Makes me so emotional this song is so good

これは、凄い歌です。心が震えた。本当の心根が表現されたソウルミュージック、あるいはブルースといえると思います。形式を超えた音楽の同一性をこの曲から深く感じ取れます。文学的でもあり、歴史を感じることも出来る深い内容を持った曲だと感じます。

If Paul Brady ran for President of this country, I would vote for him,

2023 still as masterful as ever

this song is so powerful...I could cry!!

One of the finest songwriters ever and an incredible singer, such great memories of this song, music with something to say not just something to show

Ravie de revoir Paul que j'ai eu la joie d'entendre dans un festival français. Superbe.

Best acoustic performance I’ve ever seen, some performances stay with you forever ❤️

@brazenlilhussy5975

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, always come back to it every few days.

@gregorysullivan7175

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it the truth.

The best concert I was ever at was Paul Brady in the Basement in Sydney. It was jammed with Irish immigrants; it was steaming hot, and people were actually crying as he sang some of his songs. I've seen him many times live, but that was an incredible night. I actually didn't have a ticket but the bouncer let me in after 20 minutes. Paradise is Here is probably my favourite song of all time, because it reminds us to see the good in front of us.

@robertpirsig5011

5 жыл бұрын

What year was that?

@asoundinvestment

4 жыл бұрын

I saw him at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, a small tight room. The Irish in the city showed up and it was all very emotional. A terrific show.

@Aardvarked88

2 жыл бұрын

I really hope he comes back to Sydney

@jackthelad15

Жыл бұрын

Check out a song called Follow On ❤

The pain of an immigrant sublimated to a brilliant ballad .... only Paul Brady could do this.....

@dtab1095

9 жыл бұрын

"The pain of an immigrant" who got a chance to live a new land. :)

@BertoEire

7 жыл бұрын

You must of missed many lines one being "smiled at the man scrutinizing my face" which describes the struggles of an immigrant to new land which still go on today.

@rockandmeatroll

6 жыл бұрын

If someone one has ever tried to settle in a new country ,they would understand.

@1adadada

4 жыл бұрын

@@dtab1095 " No irish no blacks"

@danthedobermann

3 жыл бұрын

Eamonn McCann once called this the best rebel song he'd ever heard.

Paul Brady what a legend. Timeless. Beautiful.

This song gives me the goosebumps! Just brilliant ❤

Donal Lunny and Brady rock out on this song. Love it.

Hello Paul! I must have seen this vido a hundred times by now. If one would take one step beyond in the expression, it would fall. But it doesn't. Fantastic! One of the best perfomances I've ever seen. Love you man. Keep on singing. The world needs you. Thank you. Frank Morton.

Wonderful. My husband was from Co. Mayo and this is so poignant to his (and mine) life. Thanks for sharing.

Always liked Paul Brady from when I discovered him on Tranatlantic sessions. Amazing song writer and performer. I have had this on repeat for 2 days. Great song!

Genius isnt he? Gotta love his words ❤❤

I love the passion in his singing. Thanks for sharing this great song.

I love just sticking on this song to feel

One word...Masterpiece!

Probably one of my favorite recordings of any kind, any genre. I always come back to this. Thanks Paul & Donal!

I've never heard this before. This is powerful. Alas, I only play guitar, but this man has music in him...

@SantaCruzOM

2 жыл бұрын

Alas? WTF. 14 yrs ago. I promise I’ve changed. Still love this video. So good.

Just this year I'm discovering Paul Brady for myself. Where the hell have I been?

@janefriel6895

4 жыл бұрын

Just search all his music.His album Hard Station is genius.Love me some Mr Brady.Enjoy.☘️

@svkvideo3287

4 жыл бұрын

I know him since the 70ies or so, when he was a member first of The Johnstons and later of Planxty. I met him several times when my uncle organized folk festivals in Germany.

Just randomly popped up on recommended , what a genius song , incredible voice ... and the other fella with the backing guitar ... just brilliant nice one you tube algorithm

@cathywilde2756

4 жыл бұрын

That's Donal Lunny on Bazouki....look him up!

@billynev123

4 жыл бұрын

Now check his song Crazy dreams and you will be a fan for life!

@karlconnolly3994

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Planxty

@lindag5851

3 жыл бұрын

Wondering what you might have been looking up for KZread to recommend you this? For me I think I went from the parting glass at royal albert hall to this.

@garytoland1763

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindag5851 that's funny. Not such a weird transition though

Always in my heart, reminding me of playing street music in Germany in the 80’s. Great days...💚💙🎶

I love everything about this recording; the performance is pitch perfect, great visuals following the story. I could watch it over and over again. More like this please..

Best performance of this anthem. LOVE THIS GUY

I grew up in England in the 80s and this really brings back memories of just how prevalent anti-Irish prejudice was. It didn't really subside until England failed to qualify for the '94 world cup and they needed another football team to co-opt.

2012, and it's still nothing but the same old story... This song is true, true, true and it hurts my heart.

i love anything he does, and has done, and it easy to get caught up listening to his older works, but this is a powerful number

What a fantastic song........lyrics that give voice to the experience of many thousands.

A Song about his experience when he left Ireland to go to London 1972. Have close listen to the lyrics.

Stunning arrangement of a great song. This was a great programme. wish it could be repeated

pure magic

Great song, brilliantly sung! I was brought up with the idea of the Irish being thick, only able to dig holes and the obvious target for bad jokes. Travelling the world has taught me about love and respect. I hope the people who still carry hatred in their hearts, albeit very often justified, manage to find love and move towards peace in the world.

@Sarah-df9xj

3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to know what you realised that whoever taught you this about the Irish, was full of hate or ignorance. It’s a blessing the Irish aren’t, even after our history.

@brazenlilhussy5975

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sarah-df9xj Well said Sarah, our self-deprecating humour I've always thought of it as a coping mechanism. The way that the OP wrote that sounds like a massive backhanded compliment..it's always easy to 'like' a people when they leave the bad times..'we're nothing but a bunch of murderers'

@theeggtimertictic1136

Жыл бұрын

Most of these men were heartbroken at having to leave home and many found solace in the bottom of a beer glass ... I find it so sad.

Great tone to his voice, pained and desperation.

@ruairimonophthalmos5458

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@TheHumbuckerboy

3 жыл бұрын

Passion and truth !

What a song, what a performance... that is what music is for!

"Bringing it all back home" was a great series, and I wish my ex hadn't kept the videos! Still, the triple BBC LP is brilliant, as is the CD set, and this is my favourite from the many outstanding tracks.

Excellent is too weak of a word. This song & Paul Brady is one that stands out!!!!!!

Paul Brady you are one hell of a singer song writer ✊🏻

I love Planxty, Bothy Band, Dubliners, Seamus Ennis and all those folk groups/singers from the 60's/70's in particular. God what an intense performance by Paul Brady and Donal is fantastic also. While my mother's family is not from the same generation as either Paul or the men he is singing about, they have shared somewhat similar stories. The Guildford pub bombings especially was something they mentioned as having a direct effect on their day to day lives at certain moments. I guess it is something that is hard to fully understand if you have never experienced those times as an immigrant from Ireland. Doesn't mean that the UK isn't a fantastic country to live in ofc. I think that is something that some Irish people overlook sometimes when indulging in the romantic view of the past.

In life you meet people or know people through their work and you want to - or should want to - thank them for giving their life to the passions in their souls; what comes out of the effort is healing and purpose and hope. Thank you Mr. Brady

"Sick of watching them break up every time some birdbrain puts us down". RIGHT!!!! "Like some dressed up monkey in a cage - oh but when the wine seeps through the facade...." I love this song so much.

years down the line throught the generatrions n i at 19 looooooove this song :) amazing

The first folk punk rock song.

So powerful, raw and angry. Wonderfully delivered by Brady and backed up by Lunny.

Ein unglaublich frisches Lied! - Wenn wir uns darauf einlassen, ist das Leben jeden Tag neu! Und erzählt nicht immer wieder die alte Geschichte.....

So brilliant, thanks for sharing!

I love his music !!!!

actually so fascinatin mr brady.. your a star

@ElRojoDiablo1

4 жыл бұрын

Rock Star

best version ever.... great passion

Paul Brady wears this song. Superb. Thanks.

What a great song. In the times of Herr Drumpf, all the more relevant.

I bought the record with this wonderful song in the 70´s. I was a young man, unable to understand the lyrics - but I felt the special pain that I could not find in the words. Now, a few years later, I find this outstanding version with Mister "Planxty" Lunny. Throw away so much acoustic shit and start to fill your heart with more musical life like this song here. I take my hat off ....

@Folkerman66

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Brady, too, was a member of Planxty for a short while...

Same thing happened to me. It's a gold mine of stuff I might not have heard for years and years. I'm staying up waaaay too late listening to all of it.

Great to see Dónal Lunny make the Irish bousouki sing! His sound is the perfect counterpoint to Paul Brady's great voice.

Watching from Cabo San Lucas Mexico

love this song.. great voice.

NOW THATS WHAT I CALL MUSIC for all time lol

My brother in law's cousin is this man!

@huwellis3184

6 жыл бұрын

Haleliwia

Great song and well sung.

It doesn't get any better than this

Stunning, what a talent, don't miss "The Island" either, powerful, moving, brave...

Virtuoso and breathless synchro... GREAT SONG GREAT SONGWRITER GREAT PERFORMERS! Thank you for the post!

F***n awesome. It’s never lost it’s power.

this song transmit a great energy!

Brilliant song captures a moment in history - well done great story

What a legend of a singer listen to them words and vocals

Masterpiece !!!

Just great! Both the song and the film.

Absolutely brilliant.

I never heard of him before. That hit me like a ton of bricks.

@barramundi4604

4 жыл бұрын

Buy Hard Station and Back to the Centre.

@gerose1964

3 жыл бұрын

Tina Turner recorded his Steel Claw on Private Dancer & Paradise is Here on Break Every Rule.

@janhart8478

2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered him recently. Turns out he's a legend. I'll keep listening.

what a singer,what a song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A great song about ignorance, prejudice, immigration and the winner: THE HUMAN SPIRIT...

@janefriel6895

4 жыл бұрын

Every day I see,hear and feel prejudice toward my son who is transgender.The hate has just shifted.There is always hate,just different targets I shall respect,love and support my son until I take my last breath.He deserves nothing less

@HM-2011

2 жыл бұрын

@@janefriel6895 it deserves all the support there is!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!

An unsung musical and lyrical genius for sure !

remember those days well i moved from lurgan to kilburn high road ,then to new zealand ,but in nz i was accepted especialy by the tangata whenua ,kia kaha

Awsome a man at the top of his craft emotion, love, hate, power, may the force be with you, you need to have played live to feel this at its best.

Excellent video! Excellent song! Excellent singer! Love it!

I concur. I would love to get my hands on one of his albums.