Arthur McBride - arr. Paul Brady (cover)

[@malemoira1090]

29.

[@user-wq7ms7eu9j]

Ya wanna hear something funnier than 29? *sneakers* 28

[@classicallofi5304]

@@user-wq7ms7eu9j 27 Hahah

[@novaroggan7359]

G 29

[@skrtskrt9666]

@@classicallofi5304 26 !

[@Russel.Idrive]

28+1 ?

[@markholm7050]

Hi Sammy. I’m 65 years old. I watched the first astronaut launches on TV as a young boy and played astronaut with my sister and friends. I always smile when I see you, almost young enough to be my grandchild, wearing a NASA logo hoodie. I enjoyed this song. Keep them coming.

[@dufficator]

I hope Paul Brady's heard this. One of the BEST versions I've heard.

[@jamesbell7220]

Sammy! The mysteries of youtube algorithms popped you up last night when I did a search for Arthur McBride. My first acquaintance with Arthur Mc Bride was with Paul Brady’s performance of it some 15 years ago or more. An iconic performance! Persuasive. Completely engaging. Nuanced. I listen to it from time to time over all those years. And now this Arthur McBride from you! Good heavens, Sammy! Your insight into it is utterly original and brilliant. There is something of sweetness that you give it, a light touch of good humor. Devoid of sarcasm, devoid of anger. So uplifting. So refreshing. What accounts for it? I think it simply comes deeply from who you are in heart, spirit, and soul. Your choice of guitar - the soft voice of nylon strings. Your hand - firm yet soft on the strings. Your demeanor of relaxed good cheer. Watching you sing and play such a part of the pleasure.

[@fedaykincmndr]

The clarity of her singing is charming and she does Brady proud on the guitar I'm sure.

[@young_gopnik]

His* But yes I agree.

[@pennax]

I speak little English and understand a few words you sing, but your every word enters me as if you were speaking to my soul. I love your voice, greetings from Tuscany ITALY

[@user-wq7ms7eu9j]

Nobody: Sammy: *snaps finger* Everyone: Oh, he's gonna do a cover

[@diegolozano1388]

Wait that's a guy, you mean to tell me I've been crushing on a guy

[@bonanaboi]

@@diegolozano1388 lol yea

[@woldsweather]

@@diegolozano1388 Never!

[@tura2659]

Itss a shee

[@SeymoreTanzarian]

@@diegolozano1388 Just let yourself crush on who your gonna crush on. You feel what you feel my dude. Love is bigger then labels.

[@ezradevore8727]

your accent is like very 60s americana fused with mid century 1800s sailor’s irish, i love it so so much guitar playing is perfect as usual also 💜

[@sammycopley1]

an excellent assessment i rlly do sound like an old hollywood irish pirate film where none of the actors have ever been to ireland

[@ezradevore8727]

@@sammycopley1 EXACTLY

[@bryanirving2422]

@@sammycopley1 and all stand up afterwards and join the lunch queue

[@marissasifre9026]

This song makes me want to ride with the windows down where your smiling without realizing your smiling.

[@chrisjacobs5570]

Thanks you so much. This clip is still one of my favourite covers on youtube. I come back and watch it every few months and whenever start feeling sentimental about my Irish heritage.

[@leifcian4288]

Aww, what brilliant tone control, how well fretted and what a lovely chord progression. :) ... Aww, what a sweet song, and such charming accent :) ... ah... Actually pretty challenging subject matter for sure... Certainly an experience that's keeps you on your toes. Great stuff.

[@emmynoether9540]

It's crazy that you're not confident in your guitar abilities while playing this good. I guess one can be insecure at any level. Just know we enjoy your playing so much!! P.S.: Ignore my profile picture I am not good at guitar at all, just love them very much.

[@brendanrodgers5044]

This song is way harder to play than you’ve made it seem. That’s talent. Beautifully played and sang.

[@harperinjune]

literally just finished my last zoom of the day and this brought me so much joy when i saw the notification.. ❤️

[@anastasiachiqvinidze3488]

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[@enidsnarb]

I have been listening to Bradys original for some decades now ! Yours is truly a wonderful rendition and it sounds great on a nylon string and I love how clear the lyrics are also !!!Thanks for posting!

[@seppe.gillis]

A month ago I was in the middle of an internship which completely stressed me out. I then played this video on repeat to calm my nerves, and it's worked ever since. Thank you for doing what you do, because whatever you do, it's more than what you think you're doing! :)

[@bezhall1906]

Stumbled across this cover and cannot verbalise just how beautiful it is. It’s always been a bittersweet song to listen to for reasons I’ll not explain, but hearing it again in a new way is utterly gorgeous! Catch me humming it 24/7 for the next calendar year and the rest

[@user-zk5iu1hz1p]

Sometimes I feel like everything is the world literally annoys me. The only thing that can save me is music. It makes me feel safe and it's like a hug. I wish there were more music like this. Tysm Sammy..😃

[@anneliamohara2842]

Absolutely Fantastic !!! Fair play love it 😊

[@HermanLabuschagne]

Not everyone can be a delightful balladeer, but you certainly obtained that distinction. Beautiful job with a beautiful song. One of those that everyone thinks he can sing successfully, until he tries and finds that you cannot sing it if you don't have magic.

[@windex_volleyball]

my family and i used to listen to irish folk music on road trips. i have never been to ireland but i am very irish. it’s my dream to go there. never heard this song before but it’s so nostalgic. thank you very much for my new song i will play every time i wake up and lay in bed at night. no joke 😂 love you sammy 💖

[@Johnnyfive55]

Paul Brady 1975 live version is the definitive version. She does a nice job though. His two other hits were Crazy Dreams (jools Holland version is best) and an anti troubles song The Island - hidden Gems

[@oauo]

Sammy is such a musician

[@prgnsean]

Bravo Sammy and perfectly sung - with that same breathy, understated tone Paul uses. A great work, for a Christmas morning! Take that, Sgt. Stamp!

[@ballyquillanboy]

This song takes me back over 60 years ago. Where has the time gone !!! You're a Star. Thank you for bringing me a spark of joy today,

[@garywhitt98]

Close. Brady recorded it in 1977. It’s been out for about 45 years.

[@frogsale]

man your efforts and the BIG improvement in your playing are absolutley noticeable and outstanding!! i've always liked the unique sound of your guitar playing, but here it's really something else. i'm glad to read you're proud of this cover because it's just so good. i hope to hear you jumping into more songs like this one! exciting!!

[@frogsale]

also, 29. nice cryptic clues you got there, you have me waiting B)

[@sammycopley1]

this is! so kind!! thank u pal

[@caarn_paul]

Well done Sammy! Iconic song that I haven't heard covered well by anyone other than the great Paul Brady. Great rendition, and fair play on the guitar tabs too - definitely not easy!

[@alsguitars5127]

How beautifully done. Such a great job to see you alternate between extreme concentration on the arrangement and big smiles because you know you nailed a piece of music that’s delightful when its done right. Fantastically performed.

[@scottlangdonproject]

I'm afraid you are mistaken, my friend: It was absolutely perfect. Flawless? maybe, maybe not; who cares? But it was EXACTLY what I needed at EXACTLY the moment I didn't even know I needed it. This came up in the *suggested for you* column on the right. I now have a huge smile in my heart that is taking over my face, and I thank you!

[@mistahcoughdrop]

I'm probably responsible for 1000 views! Thank you for this wonderful rendition of Arthur McBride!

[@cool-guy-wannabe]

sammy. thank you. today i realized my older brother never actually cared for me. i know i constantly say thank you for you posting, but i really do mean it. thank you, sammy.

[@yasdnilknarf1885]

Very difficult to beat the original unless you heard another version first, but you nailed it! Astonishing really.

[@cecilwood6495]

I just noticed how you have the PRETTIEST eyes!!!!!! You're so talented *swoon*

[@stanfordhiga2135]

And her smile…. 😊

[@davidprice329]

Just watched this - the most heartfelt and beautiful cover of this IMMENSE song I've ever heard. Your reaction at the end sealed it too. Don't ever doubt yourself or stop, please.

[@paulovitordeoliveiracosta419]

"what type of music you like?" me: sammy copley

[@anastasiachiqvinidze3488]

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[@MrJonnyd7606]

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Sammy. Your music means more to me than words can express.

[@DesertFerret]

The fact that they have the courage to record them self singing and posting it on the internet it’s astounding.. you have a lovely voice Sammy. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelbarry3038]

Wonderful rendition of a joyful ballad, if Paul heard this i'm sure he would be charmed, lovely melodic sound, i'm tapping my feet & smiling along

[@yellowsparklefish337]

how does every song you ever do become my instant favorite

[@DamoLivesRed]

So wonderful to meet you today! It's only appropriate I comment on here as it's my fave song that you cover, so impeccably clean all in one take! Hope you enjoyed the day as much as I did.

[@simonruss9214]

That was both brilliant and joyous, i was completely enthralled.

[@rjwusher]

Someone shared this video on Facebook in a "Folk Music" group today. My word, after one listen liked and subscribed. Brilliant!

[@resolvingconcerns]

Think this is my fave cover of yours Sammy. I play it fingerstyle on homemade baritone mt dulcimer (short version on my channel). Great job learning the open tuning; never heard anyone open tune a classical before for some reason.

[@caolanlaverty2581]

One of my fav songs, beautifully done as usual sammy :)

[@leonardoaguirre950]

Does anyone else love sammy's wonderful smile other than me?

[@curtisduncanmusic7645]

I just recently discovered Sammy, and commented above that her smile and her voice are the windows through which her sparkling personality shines.

[@wilmanorman330]

Only everyone! 😀👍

[@lauragaillour5856]

I do!

[@idalavida]

Yes, me 😊

[@berkeleybernie]

OMG! 🥰You are utterly adorable, a beautiful spirit, sweet lovely voice, and did Paul's guitar arrangement of this stunning tune justice. You had me smiling and tearing up all the way through the song. Just accidentally stumbled across this in my feed today because I had decided to learn to play the song yesterday. I got the basic bones down but I'll be copping the licks in your video to flesh it out. I look forward to watching more of your material. 3 years on, I'm very curious to see what you're up to now. Thank you for the wonderful surprise you gave me this Sunday afternoon. ❤

[@harperinjune]

after 7 months this is still my very-often-watched feel-good video

[@Ireland1]

Fabulous version. This song in open tuning has got the better of me for a decade. Well done.

[@mwervin1s]

It seems that this woman worked very hard on this song! It is very beautiful

[@Bobywan75]

Excellent, you keep getting better. This cover better showcase the extent of your guitar skills and your beautiful accent.

[@procrastinicole]

You have a gorgeous voice and this is a wonderful cover. So lovely to hear a Paul Brady classic from younger singers!

[@lialovs8]

Hi Sammy! How are you? Thanks so much for this video today, I really loved it as always! I really liked the guitar part in this one as well, it sounded super cool to me! This video was a super nice stress reliever for me after a long day, so I really appreciated it💜

[@nickmurnermusic7967]

How did you know that I'm obsessed with this song? It's the storied folk songs that have been tugging at my heart these days - thanks for your beautiful cover

[@ruadhbran]

I'm back here again. It feels like a remembrance of Christmases past, but also this tune just carries so much nostalgia and feeling. Well sung and well played, Sammy!

[@MaryLouLord1]

This has been one of my most favorite songs forever. I stumbled into this today, and I have to say, you played this perfectly. Your voice is clear, and true, and "connected" to the song itself. No show-boating. This is the best version (besides the Paul's himself) that I've ever heard. Well done Sammy ! Amazing that you tackled this song. It's not easy. I heard somewhere that Paul tried to teach Bob Dylan to play it, and Bob gave up. haha. Well done!

[@ray26a]

Hi Mary Lou - I was enjoying this song and noticed your comment. Just wanted to mention I saw you open for Shawn Colvin in Copley Square in ‘91 or ‘92. Lights Are Changing made it to many of my mixtapes!

[@MaryLouLord1]

@@ray26a Thank you!! Also, I shared this song with Paul Brady, and he shared it on his page!! I met him a couple years ago in Beverly mass at a Theater and he was great. He must have loved Sammy's version here...Hope all is well Ray26a!

[@c.brownell8618]

Beautifully played. I loved listening to the way you play the guitar, and you have a lovely voice too.

[@kieronseamonsstudio6774]

absolutely beautiful version of this song, been listening to the Paul Brady version for years but yours is a stunningly touching version. i love it. fabulous

[@howerf]

i just love that my classes ended and you uploaded a video, you just cheered my day uwu greetings from chile

[@maitrikarna9278]

I personally believe this is one of the best songs written in human history. My bias for Celtic music aside, I just think it's one of of the most perfectly written, clever, and spirited ballads ever created. That said, It is not an easy one to cover. Standing between 6 and 8 minutes, with so many words, some of them very specific to the period... it's very tough to pull off and make it interesting and accessible to people (which I gather you're pretty aware of considering your sigh at the end😂). This cover was amazing. Your voice is perfectly expressive and controlled and I really thoroughly enjoyed listening to the entire thing. New fan ✌️😇

[@nurseSean]

I briefly tried to translate this song into russian before I realized it was beyond me. I think it is a powerful message of self determination and self defense that is timeless and meaningful today. Слава Україні

[@rrrrogahtaylah2636]

this cover is absolutely golden (and I love ur nail polish sam)

[@AnoukPlatenkamp]

I love it. It is in fact one of my favorite folk songs and you do a great job of covering it. Thank you for the beautiful music!

[@rickjones641]

You nailed that, and barely anyone ever does. I wouldn't worry about your guitar playing, it's right up there.

[@dansaavedramoroyoqui364]

It had just started and I already love it AAAA

[@LugzPercy]

This is a no skip song on my main Spotify playlist - so to hear someone who I am subbed to cover it so well is amazing! Great job dude! \m/

[@CelticAndyTheBard]

That is so good. I have goosebumps. Guitar and vocals are sublime. Paul would be proud. You should be proud. Absolutely stellar, possibly my new favorite version (sorry Paul)

[@CelticAndyTheBard]

Also if your view count jumps by 300 tonight that's probably me and while I'm on the subject who are the 2 people that disliked this? - I will make sausages from their entrails.

[@kenmccluskey9927]

I love everything about this. The playing ,the singing, the song. It will be stuck in my head for weeks now. I love the Planxty version as well but this is so good and charming

[@lauragaillour5856]

You did it alright !!! love your perfomances and your own songs too !!!!!!! I'm 66 years old and from Mar del plata , Argentina !!

[@gracemanning]

YOU ARE SO COOL!!!

[@sammycopley1]

NO U

[@loumac101]

One of my favourite Paul Brady covers, this is truly wonderful Sammy. You are a gem!🎵🎸❤️

[@courtneykeir612]

Brilliant! I think the almost-American is understandable. I hail from the US but lived in Scotland for 6 years. My relatives here still remark there's a twinge of the accent I acquired whilst living abroad. Great job. I've been wanting to learn that on guitar for a while. I'm most inspired now!

[@jonathanmorenosagrero5692]

beautiful you sing like angels themselves, your voice is so beautiful that you make anyone fall in love when singing any song thank you for having such a wonderful talent and sharing it with the world

[@jackhinchy9359]

Can't tell you how much I love this. Best version ive ever heard!!!

[@barrysmith4999]

Probably one of the best versions I've heard of this classic Paul Brady song 10/10 ...well done Sammy

[@MikePutnam]

Sammy, as a fair normal human who like tones and notes and chords I cannot find a more satisfiying experience on KZbin. Please go until you shant! -fan for life!

[@rolfklaer2671]

I was waiting for this last smile you so often close a song with. And...there it was. Thanks, Sammy, you are my favourite Irish!

[@bogdanrus1148]

Damn, Sammy. This is the 91639163rd time you’re making my day a whole lot better

[@lydia129]

i cannot fathom how good of a guitarist you are getting to be

[@himanjalsaha1127]

Im addicted to your covers good work Sammy❣️

[@littleelsematters-vd6wj]

although i think that the bar paul brady raised will forever be gleaming up there among the stars somewhere, today i learnt that there are people who can pull a cover through by sheer personality. this was so endearing in its authenticity and lightheartedness, i couldn't help but give it a like. i'll take a peek at your channel, maybe there are more surprises waiting for me ...

[@StephenAKatz]

I love the way the guitar is partially cut off when the musician is playing. It's so enjoyable to see a person playing a musical instrument when you can't see the person playing the musical instrument.

[@guitar_md]

Outstanding. I heard this song many years ago and only just remembered what it was, and after finding it, found your cover here. Incredible voice and excellent guitar playing!

[@francosartori1]

The smile is of sunshine and the voice of an angel,a talent that is and education Beautiful absolutely wonderful to listen to watch to feel the spirt flow free in every song sung and created just joy 🌹☘️

[@TheToastedClover]

Absolutely divine. I’ve been obsessed with this song for a year and a half and finally wrote a ukulele arrangement for it. This is brilliant. Brava!!!!

[@jackiem9298]

That was amazing! I hope Paul Brady hears it & gets in touch with you to say what a great job you did. It is one of my favourite songs. Thank you☺

[@siriuschip]

great song choice! one of my favorites, and top marks for the Paul Brady arrangement, with all the noise in the world these days, you show an excellent aesthetic.

[@matthewchallis8094]

I was literally listening to this just before Christmas.....then I discover your goodself due to Phoebe and bit by bit I'm realising you've covered pretty much all my favourite songs. You are so, so incredibly talented. You should be incredibly proud of your voice and your ability on the guitar. As previously stated..... You have a huge new fan 👏

[@isaac958]

your voice goes as easy as cold water on a hot summers day, fantastic job sam!

[@chloeromero8157]

I'm not really into this type of music but something about your voice makes it so calming

[@finneth]

the aUdAcIty to have such talent just does it for me i-

[@kevinstachovak8842]

I really like this arrangement. Very refreshing! Cheers from hot, sunny Phoenix! I've heard many versions of this song but yours is so excellent

[@macseanchaidhe4263]

Nollaig Shona Duit, 2023. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice, smile and talent. My favorite version, without question. God bless you.😮

[@Somerandomdude60]

You are a beautiful person ! Your playful exuberance shows through. I’m not Irish but this is one of my favourite songs and your version is the best. Your smile frees me. Hope you’re well.

[@leventem1480]

Well Sammy don't worry about your guitar abilities, because you nailed that song!!! 😌

[@kevinsavage2751]

How the f* do you get 7 dislikes? A wonderful rendition and a cheeky charm. Well done you.

[@danielwarnica3966]

it's always a treat listening to your music, thank you for posting sammy :)

[@isabellebennett5893]

A completely beautiful cover of a completely beautiful song ❤ thank you for doing it such wonderful justice.

[@kevinfenton7043]

Its been great watching your progress for the last 18 months. Your very talented. Best wishes for the future

[@generaltidy5677]

Outstanding. This is a favorite ballad of mine. Thank you.

[@TheFreemanuk]

Yr a torch in the new generations Sammy. Most excellent. These story's must prevail x

[@dianemurphy3515]

You are immensely talented and I see how music speaks all your emotions. Throroughly impressed!

[@stanstevens6289]

Delightful break from the drudgery of cut'n'paste spreadsheet snap. Keep them coming Sammy, always a pleasure ;)

[@ronaldbeyl5159]

Samny.. thank you.! Been doing this song since 1975 .even with brady himself and others .you did well !! .thanks again