Brendan Bowyer Boulavogue

recorded by myself, Boulavogue Live 2005 , gleneagle hotel , killarney , Ireland
It doenst get much better than this

[@maureenosullivan-xx4wz]

This is the absolute best version of Boolavogue I ve ever heard.wonderful passion, beautiful voice.Just fantastic

[@marielivingstone5369]

Fantastic rendition of this song Brendan. You did the Irish Proud!!!! God Bless you. R.I.P. Nr. Ireland.

[@ahabog]

God rest you Brendan only man to sing this song

[@davidkenny2826]

searched for this tonight in typhoon raging Manila...stirs my Irish heart....his beautiful daughter beside him

[@MB-uw5sq]

I always secretly cried when Brendan sang this... I loved Irish dancing in Vegas!! An amazing man!!

[@chiggmacdonald]

Thats a voice, never heard a song sung with such passion since my father died. God bless you. and keep it going.

[@jameswalsh7018]

Thats the best singer ive heard in a long time,what a man and what a song .

[@michaeldineen8324]

There won't be another like him. We don't get these type of songs, much these days. None of the country and Irish singers, can sing in this style. The Irish music scene was a hell of a lot better in the 60's and 70's, when the showbands were around. They are badly needed today.

[@donaloflynn]

I couldn't agree more Michael. I was born in 1993, but the seventies is by far my favourite musical decade. For me it's summed up by Colm Wilkinson's song at the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest, "Born To Sing". Those who perform in this style were indeed born to sing and they prove it every time they do so. I'm one such singer and Colm and Brendan are two of my musical heroes. Sadly there isn't much of an audience for it these days, but I'm determined to give it a go. I'm proud to be one of those continuing the great Waterford musical tradition along with the likes of David Flynn and Richie Hayes, two of my mentors. Richie's father Dick was another great exponent of it before his sudden passing on St. Stephen's Day 2019. Just the previous morning he had performed at Christmas Day mass at the Sacred Heart Church (The Folly). I had the pleasure to see all of the above bar Colm in concert there with the Waterford Massed Bands a few years ago. Colm is no stranger to the Déise either though. He was a regular at Katie Reilly's (The Halfway House) early in his career and a few years back he paid tribute to another Waterford great, the late Denny Corcoran, at our majestic Theatre Royal. In my opinion Brendan Bowyer is the finest singer Waterford has ever produced. Val Doonican and Gilbert O'Sullivan have done the city proud in their respective genres, but as a singer of ballads, belters and standards, Brendan was without match. I sorely regret not seeing him perform at the Tall Ships Races in 2011 as I went to see the big act on the main stage instead because I was covering the festival for Tramore Community Radio. The only time I ever saw him was on a very wet afternoon on Grattan Square in Dungarvan. His daughter Aisling carried the performance as Brendan wasn't a young man at that stage and quite understandably the cold damp weather was affecting his voice. It's very touching to see her watching him so proudly in this video. I've just discovered that Brendan gave one of his final interviews to my friend and colleague Rose Butler, who has uploaded it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKOpaIGLqtxpd68

[@matinee310]

That's how to tell a story... The passion and sincerity the song deserves sung by one of our finest entertainers!

[@Irishcartman]

This song always brings a tear to my eyes. Reminds me of my late Mother God rest her soul. What a voice. God bless you all who are no longer here with us. Love and miss you all xx

[@noelphotiades3242]

Irishcartman is

[@johnoconnell4972]

And Aisling beside him, who also has a great voice (Inherited?)

[@tomodonoghue716]

Great Video , great singer with one of my favourite songs

[@magzb2642]

Every now and again someone is blessed without fear or favour of a magnificent voice. Just happens and we love it♡♡

[@sarahblack9463]

G0fnb,

[@mostrim99]

brilliant singer and no one better to sing it than brendan bowyer.beautiful song love these old favourites.reminds me of my late parents.espp my dad sang it to us manys a time when we were growing up.so singing was part of life in my family home

[@Filmitis]

Thanks for uploading. I was born and grew up near Boulavogue and would hear this song so many times. Its part of Wexford history and no better singer than Brendan,one of the best singers ever.

[@Toranaboy634]

Lovely voice, great delivery. I'm better for having heard him.

[@wesleygraham8038]

this man gives me inner strength when he performs just great. wesley graham

[@eugenemachale3633]

No better man to sing such a wonderful song.

[@Padrig67]

Fantastic, God Bless you Brendan ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪

[@pedroling4927]

What a song what a singer god bless you brendan RIP

[@marypower1261]

Powerful rendition. No doubt about it 🙏

[@margaretnorris550]

Another great singer from Waterford a brilliant voice rip 🙏🙏🎶🎶💖

[@pookerville]

I saw him in 1991! He was great! Especially singing songs like Boolavogue and the Elvis Presley medley.

[@patnorris6607]

May God rest his Waterford soul.

[@MK-dc9bn]

Absolutely Fabulous!!

[@eileenmcelduff565]

Love this song great singer

[@matthewfranklin8379]

Thanks so much for catching this. He sings high & mighty!

[@RICHARDG73]

absolutely fantastic !

[@johnoconnell4972]

RIP Brendan

[@Poguemuhone]

Best I have ever heard..ever.

[@Padraig-lf8sm]

Absolutely fantastic, from the hills of Donegal 🇮🇪 ☘ 🇮🇪 ☘ 🇮🇪 ☘

[@margaretmolloy257]

Just heard this absolutely beautiful song 😢on radio. What a Brilliant voice. R.I.P .Brendan 🙏❤️

[@marymagee805]

it takes you back

[@maryodea6054]

He had the brilliant vocals super farewell dear brendan

[@liammccormick5594]

First heard this great song sung professionally over 50 years ago,since then I,ve heard dozens of singers sing it but truly none of them do it Justice as Brendan Bowyer does,he sings it with a passion and feeling that none of them could Match.one of my all time favourites,,,,,,,

[@jameslarkin8494]

He gave his all,and boy he was good..

[@fionadublin7848]

That voice tho

[@TonyDoberty]

No singer like that about now only think they can sing when you. Heara voice like that

[@anababic61]

I am Croatian and know how it is to fight for your homeland . God bless Ireland.

[@johnmcginn1209]

Cuencana 👍

[@fionadublin7848]

WORLD CUP FINAL NOW THOUGH! Come on Croatia 🇭🇷

[@seasider15]

Yep, put on a uniform and fight like a man. Or, alternatively, put on a balaclava and plant bombs that kill women and kids, whilst controlling all the criminal enterprises like a small town Mafia. IRA - I ran away.

[@johnbhoystewart7161]

@@seasider15 nae bother u uneducated ignorant fkin clown. No doubt ur part of the self-proclaimed 'master race' pmsl. The twats that time forgot! No surrender . . . .more like No Hope ya fud

[@user-ys5yv2nz6w]

@@seasider15 "Fight like a man". Aye maybe the ira should take some inspiration from the Brits and shoot up a sports match? Or maybe spray bullets into a group of protesters? Or burn down a village or two?

[@liamodriscoll3739]

THE LATE GREAT GOD GIFTED BRENDAN BOWYER OF WATERFORD CITY IRELAND 🇮🇪 AND LAS VEGAS U S A BRENDAN WAS A FANTASIC SINGER MUSICIAN ENTERTAINER AND A TRUE MODEST IRISH GENTLEMAN I HAD THE GREAT PRIVILEDGE OF KNOWING BRENDAN SINCE THE 60S THANK YOU BRENDAN FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL SPECIAL HAPPY GOLDEN MEMORIES THROUGHOUT THE DECADES BRENDAN BOWYER OCTOBER 12TH 1938 TO MAY 28TH 2020 R I P AMEN ❤

[@annfogarty5362]

Beautiful song terrific voice Wexford my county

[@Uptoyourfacelads]

Good man Brendan, magnificent!

[@noelkelly6900]

i,m roaring my eyes out listening to brendan singing this song

[@cathymckenna6996]

Beautiful

[@montbeliarde100]

Glad to feel Irish when Brendan sings that song

[@doodeen]

I must admit when as a 14 year old I moved back to Limerick City in 1964 with my parents I thought showbands were really corny especially Brendan Bowye!.How wrong I was.What a voice what a performer!!!.Incredible version of one the great Irish songs.God bless him.

[@tiredlawdog]

The wife and I managed to get into Fitzgeralds in Vegas years ago. Brendan was preforming there. I had never heard of him up to that time. He sang "How Great Thou Art". Gave me goose bumps. At one of his breaks I felt obligated to tell him my favorite Irish jokes. Him and the whole band cracked up. He congratulated me on my Irish brogue. I've looked high and low for that song by him, never found it. I'll close by saying, God Bless you Brendan.

[@lindasloat2794]

He was a kind and gentle guy and he treated everyone like they were gis long lost friend. RIP. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pinkballoflight]

Thank you Brendon..you have brought much joy to my life

[@markcodd3296]

RIP Brendan makes me proud to be a half Boolavogue man

[@67jkerr]

What a voice!!! Gone yersel son.

[@johnkehoe6365]

RIP Brendan lovely singer

[@NiRagnaillLucille]

He was well topped up when he sang that. Its out of tune for sure!😅

[@maryodea6054]

Ya passion dats da word for sure

[@bambooman1]

comin to the Radisson hotel sligo Ireland 14th November 2009

[@SuperMichaelbennett]

awesome !!

[@donegalmary]

What a song, what a singer. Rest In Peace Brendan..

[@brianmurphy8892]

a true legend - Brendan & his band -I think some of The Royal Band are thank fully around- they gave us entertainment when there was nothing else? all legends rip Bendan & thank you?

[@lindasloat2794]

Most all of his band are long gone. Sad. Rip🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@seanbres]

Incredible version of an inspiring song. ‘My sons were faithful, and they fought.’

[@TheGerry53]

Fantastic singer..grew up listening to him ..

[@roadwarrior8560]

What a voice he had, RIP. Brendan.