Chris de Burgh - The Tower

The Tower by Chris de Burgh is from the 1975 album, 'Spanish Train and Other Stories'. This recording and other Chris de Burgh albums are still available from www.cdeb.com

[@patryn1231]

I remember writing the lyrics down, sentence by sentence, until I had the full song on paper. Then I was able to learn it by singing it over and over, I was 11 years old and had undiagnosed autism and music was there for me, especially this mans beautiful songs, when the world was too much for me, this and all the very early songs would take me to a place where I felt safe. Thank you for helping me when I needed it. I still know every word of every song Chris de Burgh has written, I am 53 now and still love to leave the world outside and lose myself in his beautiful music xx

[@caobita]

Wow, so good for you 🍀

[@leeroydale37]

some one is joking right????? only 336k views, this has to be one of the greatest songs ever written, beautiful story telling, i remembered this song from 35 yrs ago, and still love it everytime i hear it, please share this song

[@lonkolb3985]

Underrated. I can't remember it was in the Charts. But I might have been too young. The first Song i remember Was "The traveller".

[@jamesgreenwood2054]

This is one of my most favourite songs but totally underrated even by most Chris de Burgh fans. There is just something about this song, that speaks to me of lost love.

[@floriancarvalho4091]

James Greenwood I cry every time

[@loripatrick4652]

Me too. All she asked from him was to put down his weapons. And he lost her love.

[@lindavandenberg4724]

So do I!

[@rikbison3499]

He paints beautiful images. One of my favourites also.

[@caobita]

One of mine, too, as well as his song "Just in time" 💕

[@Amverhaar]

23 years ago I started living on my own, still at secundary school. I was just 19 and all I wanted was some music albums and books to keep me company. The first album I bought was Spanish train and other stories because it was a bargain and I couldn´t afford to buy new records. I wrote down the lyrics from The Tower and when I felt lonely I would sing it to myself.. I still have the album somewhere but can´t find it. I am very happy I can listen to it on KZbin now and the images fit perfectly.

[@sandrablackburn4583]

Beautiful

[@chinaatebat2762]

13 years past hope you are still happy mam

[@xminusone1]

This song gives me chills. There's a profound nostalgia of something precious, unobtainable anymore, lost because of my own stupidity. Something as beautiful and fragile as fine crystal, so unique it could never be replaced, that I've broke not because of neglect but for holding too hard on it. We all did this at one point. We've all been this king with a castle on the sand, despite having all one could wish, still missing that one precious thing we've lost. And wanting we can give it all for one more moment with that something we've lost forever. We've all been this king. That's the best way for me to describe this song. English isn't my language.

[@oliverwhite6892]

No one writes music and brings it alive like cdb does he's a master

[@caobita]

100% agreed

[@pretendperfection]

A great lord came walking through the forest One morning with a weapon in his hand; Rich was his castle, he lacked for nothing, But killing was his plan; When a white bird flew by she fell from the sky, Nothing was found, only blood on the ground, she was gone; Cursing his fortune, He turned to the forest to kill once again, And standing before him was a lovely young woman With her hand hung in pain, When he saw her his eyes were filled with desire, He said "I must have her, she must be mine, She will be mine" He offered her silver, he offered her gold, But she threw it on the ground, He fell to his knees and he begged her, "Oh please come with me, What you wish will be found;" She said, "Sire, I'll go if you put up your bow, And spare these creatures, leave them in peace, You have no need" But her words were lost in the wind His eyes were fixed on a queen And all he saw was a woman And all she was, was a dream Oh oh...And all he saw was a woman, and all she was, Was a dream He took her and bound her with ropes tied around her To his castle he did ride; In the wood was a bower where stood an an old tower And he threw her deep inside; Then the birds left the sky and a terrible cry, Brought thunder and lightning, and rain falling down, Tears on the ground All through the days on her face he would gaze, For she was lovely as the spring; No words would she speak but "Leave them in peace", And some sad lament she would sing, Oh one day by the door, at the window he saw A single white feather lying on the floor. She was there no more Now that great lord is dying, His cold heart is crying for the love of the girl; For many an hour he has wept on the tower For she meant more than the world; And once in the sky, a white bird flew by, He lifted his hands, he cried out in pain "Come back again" But his words were lost in the wind, His castle was built upon sand, And all he has is a memory, And all he yearns is her hand Ah ah, all he has is the memory, And all he yearns is her hand.

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

So beautiful. Thank you

[@daremkhaddour2359]

❤

[@sharontong6377]

I've loved Chris de Burgh since I saw him as a backup artist to I think Supertramp back in the 70's. This song is so beautiful it makes me cry. He is such a magnificent story teller.

[@forillonbear131]

Nice to hear that cos in the eighties my favorite band was Supertramp...and of course my best singer was him. Happy coincidence

[@darkmagic1277]

THE TOWER & LONELY SKY...my 2 favorite Chris De Burgh songs!

[@sharonallison9922]

MINE TOO....🙏😇😢

[@susanh3831]

Chris du Burgh..best storyteller ever...

[@MrSab177]

5 years later still true

[@jedibill111]

Since I first heard this at the tender age of 5 or so, I have never forgotten the lesson or the song. Every generation has to relearn

[@otterpoet]

He sang this one in concert, but forgot the words halfway through... until 10000 voices joined him in unison.

[@ireneatlookan1381]

My children grew up listening to Chris D;Burgh ..Thank you

[@matthanrahan6492]

My Mom took me to see him in concert when I was 10. Truly a master of his craft. Spanish Train and other Stories was always on heavy rotation in our car. It really is a masterpiece in it’s entirety.

[@caobita]

I was on one of his solo comcerts ("an intimate evening with Chris de Burgh") in 2004 in Braunschweig, Germany. It was stunning. He did spectacular performance, apart from his own songs, he covered Britney Spears (that was hilarious) and others and even made some funny jokes between the songs. He's just the best! 💖💕

[@mojothieves2760]

This is one of the songs I want played at my funeral. I've loved it since I was a child. Album released in the year I was born. I thank my parents for introducing me to music of this storyteller

[@SurnaturalM]

Rugter Hauer is one of the most underrated actors there is.

[@Dermacrosis]

Spanish Train is one of the few albums I wish there were official videos to all the songs.

[@davegreenlaw5654]

I'm sure there are many like me who have seen a video for each and every song on that album in their minds-eye.

[@paulaelliott8416]

Dermacrosis totally agree

[@bhobhozakaterere4188]

I am a CDB fan, and listening to this song for the first time, oh This is a masterpiece, !!!!!! A great storyteller you are Sir Chris.

[@garytwinem5275]

Ladyhawke is a great movie. I love Michelle Pheiffer's brave, cheeky shapeshifter, and Rutger Hauer is nobility embodied.

[@xminusone1]

Rugger Hauer is a magnificent and underrated actor. Is performance in blade runner is haunting. It's on my top 2 favourite movies of all times. Unforgettable performance of Harrison Ford, Sean Young ( Rachel) and Daryl Hannah as Pris.

[@theflyingdeuce6107]

A great song from Chris. From a great CD. Spanish train and other stories.😁

[@moonflowerdreamer629]

This is such a BEAUTIFUL Song!! I love love love it!

[@floriancarvalho4091]

MoonflowerDreamer I cry every time,evan after 40 years 🎼

[@sandrablackburn4583]

Lovely video

[@shananiganspapa]

From the first time i heard the tower on spanish train and other stories i could not get enough of Chris de Burgh

[@heatherhinde6544]

These were his best songs.

[@jedibill111]

As I live throgh this time we a call life, this song comes back to me to help me center myself again and again. It has helped me to better understand honor.

[@bethhaines6340]

Thankyou chris for absolutely everything that youve done for me.your music has helped me through every single tough time ive ever gone through.i cant repay you for all that youve done for me.but i owe you big time

[@x0539p]

Such a talented story teller and he was gifted with a beautiful voice to go with his music writing.

[@andreaso8886]

Dammit, my old cassettes are rotten by now. Seems I have to buy all the classics all again. Still love those songs. Thx for the upload

[@karlfleming4691]

Andreas same.

[@ronaldlivingstone9757]

Great songwriter, great performer, wonderful storyteller, can't beat seeing him live. He's unbeatable. Just love him.

[@annacmoreno1]

Rest in peace dear Rutger Hauer❤

[@GeorgieGorman]

I play this song in my gig It always gets a great reaction .I adore the song along with many other songs written by Chris

[@motherocean24]

Wow...magnificent song for a magnificent movie...LADYHAWKE. I'll have to watch this again. Loved it.

[@BerryVamp]

Magnificent song!

[@ladybug160]

I first heard this song on Tuesday night. I went to see a beautiful and intimate theatre performance by one man and his pianist............. I was almost in tears whilst I listened to it.............. Thank you for uploading this beautiful and poignant song for us ❤️

[@corneliuskm2752]

Chris is just amazing......

[@sandrablackburn4583]

Love this

[@jamesmcmenamin-yz8ti]

Comes from a brilliant Chris De burgh Album/Cd. Spanish train. (And other srories.

[@moondog3587]

i was 8 when i first heard this song. i got it then and will never forget it till the day i die

[@Dermacrosis]

One of the few out there who could make obsession sound romantic.

[@green323turbo]

and Sarah McLaughlan

[@motherocean24]

This was one of my favourite movies ever...thanks for the beautiful video...it's amazing.

[@TheRealYTIAN]

I very much appreciate your work on the videos to Chris' songs. Thank you.

[@squatch545]

One of the first songs I learned on the guitar. Brings back memories. Thanks.

[@someguynamedmatt2907]

3:43 Brings a tear to my eye. Truely beautiful.

[@fictionalsilence]

I have discovered a great artist, thank you Domain :)

[@colonelsamflagg]

love the song and lyrics

[@star1969xxx]

wat a most amazen song :( Reminds me of someone special who just loved this song x

[@kimberlylangkilde1418]

I love this song😍😍😍

[@baggieboys58]

this song just breaks my heart but its true to life

[@bethhaines6340]

I love chrisdeburgh more then anything in the world no one will ever come close

[@Amverhaar]

Great video for a great song! Very nice!

[@Dermacrosis]

Spanish Train is one of the few albums I wish there were official videos to all the songs. seeing a vid and it being official are totally different things.

[@Lost1Rose]

Absolutely stunning!

[@cranberryq_qgrady3572]

Absolutely beautiful

[@sandrablackburn4583]

What a fucking great video

[@manonmeilleur7209]

the song is awsome , the video is a masterpiece deep gratitude for it

[@transmissionends64]

this is one of my absolute favourite cdeb songs. your videos are awesome. chris rocks and so do you!!!

[@lizdoyle7158]

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊OUTSTANDING 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@baggieboys58]

this is the best song he ever made cheers chris

[@Lewspade]

Lady Hawk great movie, great song

[@77Walsh]

one of my favourites

[@Crusader38]

the best cdeb song... ever...

[@dlemon7547]

All the pictures in the video seem to be from the movie Lady Hawk.

[@ThePomperiposa]

beautiful song. I love youre song.

[@CrazzyOntarian]

@SamuelG199 Sam, I'm glad to hear you found her. I also saw your message on the song "Just another poor boy".

[@Entenluc]

My all time favorite

[@literalyaritza]

es mi cantante favorito de siempre me envían los originales de Europa me encanta

[@MrYorickJenkins]

Samuel I feel for you with all my heart. In this somewhat fluid digital age where addresses and contact come and go, disappearing into a virtual darkness, it is a good idea to have lots of back up contact points when you really dont want to lose contact with someone. Facebook is good if possible a social network too where you both become members and telephone and physical address and email, then you should be ok. It has happeend to me-it is awful beyond words!

[@vollog]

thanks for making the clips, man, you are great!!!

[@jedibill111]

Honor and ego seem to have collided in the real world.

[@shkktak8698]

بهترین خاطرات نوجوانی را با کریس دبرگ بودم

[@bethhaines6340]

Chris de burgh has the kind of voice thatyou just want to snuggle up to him and just wrap your arms around him and kiss him

[@sharonallison9922]

THE SENSELESS KILLINGS OF ALL MY BEAUTIFUL CREATURES....😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏😇💔💔💔💔💔

[@georgekelleer4603]

would like to shake the mans hand hes got hart and soul

[@mrjohnnyboy65]

@SamuelG199 Sam, I hope you find her again. Ive been there ...still regret it...

[@LA119292]

colette from platonic road, this song affectionately reminds me of thee but you just sang it better

[@LittleRhubarb]

Try around 1976 and you'll be a whole lot closer

[@manuelpedropinto857]

Only he saw was a woman, only she was was a dream..

[@ElaFrost]

super.....

[@davidguthrie8984]

To dream.

[@fredrikblade90]

What movie is this from? Is that Rutger Hauer?

[@bormtm373]

mey he is one of the Lyrik. he tell the Storys.

[@timtimbrell3161]

The film is ladyhawk

[@elainecollett9489]

Maybe because she knows she can destroy him

[@kaywaters4427]

Omg - 1.21 - he looks like JOFFREY!!!!! 🤣

[@1000CC_Mandra]

Hmmm imagery in the video is stolen from the movie Lady Hawk, has nothing to do with this song. Great Song better movie but they are Not Connected.

[@elainecollett9489]

I love this but these pictures puzzle me she is taken prisoner held against her will and attacked repeatedly so why is she grinning

[@user-so8yl2cn7e]

Bebe , i know you never ever gonna read this but just know you were perfect and i was practice . Take care L

[@Claire6521]

A great lord came walking through the forest One morning with a weapon in his hand; Rich was his castle, he lacked for nothing, But killing was his plan; When a white bird flew by she fell from the sky, Nothing was found, only blood on the ground, she was gone; Cursing his fortune, He turned to the forest to kill once again, And standing before him was a lovely young woman With her hand hung in pain, When he saw her his eyes were filled with desire, He said "I must have her, she must be mine, She will be mine..." He offered her silver, he offered her gold, But she threw it on the ground, He fell to his knees and he begged her, "Oh please come with me, What you wish will be found;" She said, "Sire, I'll go if you put up your bow, And spare these creatures, leave them in peace, You have no need..." But her words were lost in the wind His eyes were fixed on a queen And all he saw was a woman And all she was, was a dream... Oh oh...And all he saw was a woman, and all she was, Was a dream... He took her and bound her with ropes tied around her To his castle he did ride; In the wood was a bower where stood an an old tower And he threw her deep inside; Then the birds left the sky and a terrible cry, Brought thunder and lightning, and rain falling down, Tears on the ground... All through the days on her face he would gaze, For she was lovely as the spring; No words would she speak but "Leave them in peace", And some sad lament she would sing, Oh one day by the door, at the window he saw A single white feather lying on the floor. She was there no more... Now that great lord is dying, His cold heart is crying for the love of the girl; For many an hour he has wept on the tower For she meant more than the world; And once in the sky, a white bird flew by, He lifted his hands, he cried out in pain "Come back again..." But his words were lost in the wind, His castle was built upon sand, And all he has is a memory, And all he yearns is her hand... Ah ah ... all he has is the memory, And all he yearns is her hand.