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
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@patryn12312 жыл бұрын
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
@caobita2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so good for you 🍀
@leeroydale374 жыл бұрын
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
@lonkolb398529 күн бұрын
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".
@jamesgreenwood20546 жыл бұрын
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.
@floriancarvalho40915 жыл бұрын
James Greenwood I cry every time
@loripatrick46525 жыл бұрын
Me too. All she asked from him was to put down his weapons. And he lost her love.
@lindavandenberg47244 жыл бұрын
So do I!
@rikbison34992 жыл бұрын
He paints beautiful images. One of my favourites also.
@caobita2 жыл бұрын
One of mine, too, as well as his song "Just in time" 💕
@Amverhaar14 жыл бұрын
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.
@sandrablackburn45832 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@chinaatebat27622 ай бұрын
13 years past hope you are still happy mam
@xminusone1 Жыл бұрын
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.
@oliverwhite68925 жыл бұрын
No one writes music and brings it alive like cdb does he's a master
@caobita2 жыл бұрын
100% agreed
@pretendperfection4 жыл бұрын
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.
@tesfuweldemikael29023 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Thank you
@daremkhaddour2359 Жыл бұрын
❤
@sharontong63774 жыл бұрын
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.
@forillonbear1313 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that cos in the eighties my favorite band was Supertramp...and of course my best singer was him. Happy coincidence
@darkmagic12773 жыл бұрын
THE TOWER & LONELY SKY...my 2 favorite Chris De Burgh songs!
@sharonallison99222 жыл бұрын
MINE TOO....🙏😇😢
@susanh383110 жыл бұрын
Chris du Burgh..best storyteller ever...
@MrSab1775 жыл бұрын
5 years later still true
@jedibill1118 жыл бұрын
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
@otterpoet4 жыл бұрын
He sang this one in concert, but forgot the words halfway through... until 10000 voices joined him in unison.
@ireneatlookan13819 жыл бұрын
My children grew up listening to Chris D;Burgh ..Thank you
@matthanrahan64922 жыл бұрын
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.
@caobita2 жыл бұрын
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! 💖💕
@mojothieves27604 жыл бұрын
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
@SurnaturalMАй бұрын
Rugter Hauer is one of the most underrated actors there is.
@Dermacrosis8 жыл бұрын
Spanish Train is one of the few albums I wish there were official videos to all the songs.
@davegreenlaw56546 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulaelliott84166 жыл бұрын
Dermacrosis totally agree
@bhobhozakaterere4188 Жыл бұрын
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.
@garytwinem52752 жыл бұрын
Ladyhawke is a great movie. I love Michelle Pheiffer's brave, cheeky shapeshifter, and Rutger Hauer is nobility embodied.
@xminusone1 Жыл бұрын
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.
@theflyingdeuce61073 жыл бұрын
A great song from Chris. From a great CD. Spanish train and other stories.😁
@moonflowerdreamer62910 жыл бұрын
This is such a BEAUTIFUL Song!! I love love love it!
@floriancarvalho40915 жыл бұрын
MoonflowerDreamer I cry every time,evan after 40 years 🎼
@sandrablackburn45832 жыл бұрын
Lovely video
@shananiganspapa11 жыл бұрын
From the first time i heard the tower on spanish train and other stories i could not get enough of Chris de Burgh
@heatherhinde65442 жыл бұрын
These were his best songs.
@jedibill11113 жыл бұрын
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.
@bethhaines63404 жыл бұрын
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
@x0539p3 жыл бұрын
Such a talented story teller and he was gifted with a beautiful voice to go with his music writing.
@andreaso88867 жыл бұрын
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
@karlfleming46917 жыл бұрын
Andreas same.
@ronaldlivingstone97575 жыл бұрын
Great songwriter, great performer, wonderful storyteller, can't beat seeing him live. He's unbeatable. Just love him.
@annacmoreno14 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace dear Rutger Hauer❤
@GeorgieGorman10 жыл бұрын
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
@motherocean2415 жыл бұрын
Wow...magnificent song for a magnificent movie...LADYHAWKE. I'll have to watch this again. Loved it.
@BerryVamp10 жыл бұрын
Magnificent song!
@ladybug1603 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@corneliuskm275210 жыл бұрын
Chris is just amazing......
@sandrablackburn45832 жыл бұрын
Love this
@jamesmcmenamin-yz8ti2 ай бұрын
Comes from a brilliant Chris De burgh Album/Cd. Spanish train. (And other srories.
@moondog35875 жыл бұрын
i was 8 when i first heard this song. i got it then and will never forget it till the day i die
@Dermacrosis8 жыл бұрын
One of the few out there who could make obsession sound romantic.
@green323turbo8 жыл бұрын
and Sarah McLaughlan
@motherocean2412 жыл бұрын
This was one of my favourite movies ever...thanks for the beautiful video...it's amazing.
@TheRealYTIAN3 жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate your work on the videos to Chris' songs. Thank you.
@squatch54511 жыл бұрын
One of the first songs I learned on the guitar. Brings back memories. Thanks.
@someguynamedmatt29076 жыл бұрын
3:43 Brings a tear to my eye. Truely beautiful.
@fictionalsilence5 жыл бұрын
I have discovered a great artist, thank you Domain :)
@colonelsamflagg13 жыл бұрын
love the song and lyrics
@star1969xxx11 жыл бұрын
wat a most amazen song :( Reminds me of someone special who just loved this song x
@kimberlylangkilde14188 жыл бұрын
I love this song😍😍😍
@baggieboys5816 жыл бұрын
this song just breaks my heart but its true to life
@bethhaines63403 жыл бұрын
I love chrisdeburgh more then anything in the world no one will ever come close
@Amverhaar14 жыл бұрын
Great video for a great song! Very nice!
@Dermacrosis Жыл бұрын
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.
@Lost1Rose12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning!
@cranberryq_qgrady35725 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@sandrablackburn45832 жыл бұрын
What a fucking great video
@manonmeilleur72095 жыл бұрын
the song is awsome , the video is a masterpiece deep gratitude for it
@transmissionends6416 жыл бұрын
this is one of my absolute favourite cdeb songs. your videos are awesome. chris rocks and so do you!!!
All the pictures in the video seem to be from the movie Lady Hawk.
@ThePomperiposa6 жыл бұрын
beautiful song. I love youre song.
@CrazzyOntarian12 жыл бұрын
@SamuelG199 Sam, I'm glad to hear you found her. I also saw your message on the song "Just another poor boy".
@Entenluc6 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite
@literalyaritza10 жыл бұрын
es mi cantante favorito de siempre me envían los originales de Europa me encanta
@MrYorickJenkins10 жыл бұрын
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!
@vollog16 жыл бұрын
thanks for making the clips, man, you are great!!!
@jedibill1117 жыл бұрын
Honor and ego seem to have collided in the real world.
@shkktak86985 жыл бұрын
بهترین خاطرات نوجوانی را با کریس دبرگ بودم
@bethhaines63403 жыл бұрын
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
@sharonallison99222 жыл бұрын
THE SENSELESS KILLINGS OF ALL MY BEAUTIFUL CREATURES....😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏😇💔💔💔💔💔
@georgekelleer460312 жыл бұрын
would like to shake the mans hand hes got hart and soul
@mrjohnnyboy6513 жыл бұрын
@SamuelG199 Sam, I hope you find her again. Ive been there ...still regret it...
@LA11929214 жыл бұрын
colette from platonic road, this song affectionately reminds me of thee but you just sang it better
@LittleRhubarb11 жыл бұрын
Try around 1976 and you'll be a whole lot closer
@manuelpedropinto8578 жыл бұрын
Only he saw was a woman, only she was was a dream..
@ElaFrost8 жыл бұрын
super.....
@davidguthrie89843 жыл бұрын
To dream.
@fredrikblade909 жыл бұрын
What movie is this from? Is that Rutger Hauer?
@bormtm3737 жыл бұрын
mey he is one of the Lyrik. he tell the Storys.
@timtimbrell31619 жыл бұрын
The film is ladyhawk
@elainecollett94896 жыл бұрын
Maybe because she knows she can destroy him
@kaywaters44275 жыл бұрын
Omg - 1.21 - he looks like JOFFREY!!!!! 🤣
@1000CC_Mandra2 жыл бұрын
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.
@elainecollett94896 жыл бұрын
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-so8yl2cn7e6 ай бұрын
Bebe , i know you never ever gonna read this but just know you were perfect and i was practice . Take care L
@Claire65215 ай бұрын
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.