Christy Moore & Shane MacGowan(The Pogues) Spancil HILL

Christy Moore & Shane McGowan of the pogues on Ireland's Late Late show with Gay Byrne. Performance of SPANCILL HILL....chilling.

[@bnojammymulligan]

Shane touches your heart..his voice is full of a life lived, loneliness, home-sickness and how we all feel when we're "many miles from Spancil Hill"(wherever your personal Spancil Hill is)..so being in tune doesn't matter..he is unique

[@oglynch1921]

Spot on

[@drgrl]

Shane sings this like the ghost of the composer...it is so eerie and other-worldly. Paired with the smooth melodic tones of Christy, it is a lovely thing to behold.

[@Merlinthehappypig]

Very well said

[@Al_crafts1]

Fully agree

[@newsnowadirondacksredux360]

Agree 100%

[@paddyhowley3456]

Well said

[@DK-zu6tt]

Yes, he has just enough snarl and yet smoothness. He was a legend even at that age.

[@Biffo316]

ya have to look at Shane and just stand and applaud. Not only his talent but no matter how fucked he was on stage it was like a switch in his head and all the stars aligned and it was just fucking magic. What a legend

[@colmlong1560]

this is the best comment ever

[@liverpool1ization]

brilliantly said

[@26ct597]

Seamus Dillane superb comments

[@peterkillion-conrad8135]

Truth

[@stevegoody3434]

The legend

[@enabrantain5476]

How the fuck can 115 idiots dislike this brilliant version of Spancil Hill from Irish legends Christy Moore and Shane MacGowan

[@brycewise]

+Enabran Tain Some people are contrarians just for the sake of being contrary.

[@timsan55]

Correct David. Bless you for your good taste in music.

[@siennagrant8919]

they don't understand the poor saps there missing out Johnny ur only joking ...........

[@stjohnspoint]

an idiot will be an idiot because a donkey never a horse

[@bombercommand7187]

Enabran Tain 222 now I wish thed fuck off

[@shane7103]

I love when Shane whips off the glasses. He's into it then

[@coxley]

Even when he's half-pissed, Shane MacGowan brings more passion to a tune than any other singer I've ever heard.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

💞💞 100% Agreed

[@alexbowman7582]

Fully pissed.

[@1Jason]

He is always half pissed

[@taniatinn9072]

Very true, when people say oh he can't sing, they just don't understand.

[@newsnowadirondacksredux360]

Haunting

[@consi2120]

My great granduncle wrote this song. One fo the best versions I have come across, have been searching for it for a long time

[@edwinborger2785]

Its not getting any better than this version. I think. Beautifull.

[@elainehowarth9840]

This is the absolute best version of Spancill Hill ever recorded. Shane's voice and interpretation of the song is gritty and perfect

[@nonees316]

I'm an Irish born and bred cork man living in Australia and this rocks me to my core God bless Ireland

[@sharonpayne9740]

nonees316,alba into erin

[@kmjsmith]

nonees316 I'm in Adelaide, I know what you mean. The song leaves a lump in the throat... "I woke in California, many miles from Spancill Hill."

[@purebloodirishman9389]

Rebel county rocks

[@goldestmean]

sometimes I too post when I've been drinking

[@ulstershound1588]

Irish in California prety far from homeland even born here in New Mexico I want my burial in eire I've learned little Gaelic my family accepts I call them by there Gaelic names once in awhile my dad not fond of his memories his pa put into him from leaving home for the us and how bad it was we know the story god bless the v

[@strolo3365]

Rip Shane iconic in Irish music history

[@ryanhughes7593]

God bless christy moore, true warrior poet, the day Shane passes on Irish eyes will cry around the world "true son's of Erin!" god love ya lads.

[@AN-lm6bs]

Muslim English/Asian eyes too. Thanks Ireland.

[@reginedeguillage7860]

In France toi, we'll cry. 😢

[@gateswidemobilecalffeeder5391]

We stood proud 8/12/23

[@barrymcallister2986]

"And I awoke in california, many miles from spancil hill..." haunting

[@mro1864]

I like how Christie looked after Shane when he was on the back foot, a good man to have in your corner.

[@Paddyj1988]

Is that the hot house flowers backing and Liam o maonali on whistle

[@banjodeano2202]

when he was on the back foot, ? what do you mean?

[@willbaldwin3605]

I’m guessing this was after Shane was no longer in the pogues!

[@jfitz3133]

ready to go down for the count.

[@theliamofella]

Well said mr o, Christy obviously loves Shane a lot

[@chrisdrummond8893]

I'm part Irish myself, and this is what I think of Irish music. It's beautiful, but it has a way of making the happiest moments feel like tragedy is only a nanosecond away such as life.

[@jonathancummins9744]

Two legends. Christy brilliant. Shane a National treasure with a singular voice. Beautiful stuff lads.

[@nikf4711]

Definitely two of Irelands greats ❤❤

[@lauramom02127]

Such a sad day. I needed this song. Go easy Shane. ❤

[@Clare147]

What a haunting performance ❤ I like the expression on Shane‘s face in this one! So peaceful and concentrated and full of respect…

[@proudone2480]

I’m born in Australia Macedonian with a Irish wife we love this song long live Eire and Macedonia

[@reditch]

Shanes voice is like a million souls singing from a thousend years!!!

[@Germungus]

Awesome...Shane is one of the best songwriters of the late 20th century.

[@matthewbland6246]

something about Irish music just turns me on (not in a sexual way) ... its like hundreds of years of struggles and fighting all wrapped up into a single song... its amazing... nothing like it!! long live the Irish!!

[@charlieowensmusic3033]

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[@GerryBolger]

It's okay if it turns you on in a sexual way, it proves there's Irish blood in ya...

[@James-wj8eq]

Brilliant rendition of the traditional Irish folk ballad composed by Michael Considine (1850-73), who was born in Spancil Hill and migrated to the US.

[@duanemiller2036]

Christy Moore is Shanes biggest fan...... so rad to see how much he loves McGowan......

[@tracygould4633]

My dad was a very very proud irishman from co kelly , bless him he passed away just after his 65th birthday in 2012 , he was a hard working man with hands like shovels , he suffered evil on the road to heaven , miss you every day dad , your choice of music keeps you alive in my mind , rest in peace xx

[@CelticSaint]

I´m sorry to hear that. Your dad sounded like a salt of the Earth character. As time passes fewer and fewer of those sort of people are around. I feel lucky that I grew up in the 70´s and 80´s when these men and women were still in our society. I felt much safer then than I do now.

[@aoibheanntreanor6113]

two of the greatest musicians, singers and writers irelands ever had!!!

[@charlesstevenson5547]

My grandmother was from bandit country god bless all Irish rebels

[@janhoekstra5968]

The best musical show on the internet .Please keep it on...

[@e.d.6882]

As far as I know I'm not Irish. But when I listen to Christy and Shane sing this song, it shakes me at my core and for the few minutes of the song, I do believe I am. God bless them both.

[@mcgiv2002]

this is great, i grew up in my parents pub in ireland and these kind of songs were sung all the time, never appreciated it at the time but its an amazing song

[@garycunns]

I've been living in England for years, a few months ago myself and my partner were discussing moving back to Ireland. Obviously, we had both left family friends and a plethora of social connections and home comforts that we miss. Worrying about the Jobs and opportunities we would find when we moved back we found ourself in a melancholic and wistful place. Anyway, I had just finished a meeting and walked my client to the bus stop. A homeless busker sat down and sang this beautifully whilst accompanying himself on the guitar. He too was Irish, as he sang memories came flooding back of those little moments, interactions and Irish-isms that I miss. My eyes filled with tears and I excused myself leaving my client confused. Anytime I hear this song I'm filled with that memory and other, the power of music to transport you to different places. Still, haven't moved back but I have this song.

[@garycunns]

@bofursgun brilliant response, life changing

[@hughconnelly3605]

Hello Gary,i was taken away as a child from the green emerald people,scots and irish.i travelled to much,and took the queens gun at 16 years old.im now 55,and back home its the best move i ever made.get your arses back to those that love you,xxx

[@bernadettefarrell8161]

I hope you made it home 🏡

[@EoCEoCEoC]

From an Irishmans point of view these guys are equally revered. One is not better than the other. Both living legends.

[@antc3306]

Such a beautiful song 💚🇮🇪

[@thomasvlund]

A chill went down my spine and my eyes are wet. This must be one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Wow! Thanks for this upload!

[@LeotheOrangeCat]

best performance I've seen by MacGowan - doesn't focus on the lyrics but on the sound and the feeling.

[@Tinymoezzy]

That was perfect, nothing else to say just a perfect song that was perfectly performed. Thank you so very much for the posting.

[@deborahhunt759]

This will break your heart and give you goosebumps; it's like hearing the ghosts of the Irish men pining for home...here's something beautiful that came out of such sadness.

[@kmjsmith]

Deborah Hunt The lyric "Johnny, you're only joking as many the time before" when he's told her he can't stay and then wakes up in California "many miles from Spancill Hill" is heart breaking.

[@Liamers95]

This would near bring a tear to your eye. Incredible performance. 😥

[@martink.9954]

Two of the greatest Singer amd Songwriter

[@stevebruce13]

This song good god makes me proud to be an Irishman so much soul and passion superb long live all traditional Irish music and long live Shane and Christy

[@oreilc45]

I listen to this everyday to make sure I can get still get goosebumps. My favourite ballad of all time, my 2 favourite folk singers of all time! Amazing!!

[@glen7318]

+ciaran oreilly Must be some years ago with Shane's cigarette

[@AbandonEarth911]

Keep listening comrade.

[@Inaka90]

I listen to this song over and over again. Two great artists and a great song. The song is so haunting for some reason.

[@bernadetteohara1069]

Get well dear Shane we all need you especially at this time of year long may you live xx

[@snakeeyes3308]

Switzerland here!🖐i love ireland,the people,the landscape,everything. I hope this coronathing will find an end soon,so i can come back for a few drinks

[@stevenpetch9163]

It's raw, full of passion. The song is genuinly felt. Both singers are on the same wavelength and they compliment eachother. When the whistle kicks In, further emotion is evoked and lifts the song to a different level. This really is a classy performance.

[@johnellis572]

Best version. Wish I could find this on cd. It really soars within you. Not often sung as a duet either. Really chilling and haunting, sparse instrumentation with just the guitar and whistle. He'll outlive us all God bless

[@imnumber7dogg]

Great comment joe. Never fails to give me the chills. Hon the banner

[@ddelaney712]

You won't find this version on any CD I'm afraid. It was recorded in the early 90's as a special on a Irish channel called RTE in tribute to Christy Moore. Shane was a guest, as was members of the Hothouse Flowers, other musicians in this video. It was rehearsed, but the bare minimum. Everyone in this video nailed it. There was no glitches, no problems no worries. Everyone on top of their game. I watched it live at the time, this was a highlight of the programme. It stayed with me ever since.

[@AbandonEarth911]

2 great talents.

[@diverberr]

This version is excellent. Gave me goosebumps to listen to it. Thaks for posting.

[@mkfloyd9131]

Irishman living in the U.S. was dying so he wrote the poem ' Spancill Hill ' this is a brilliant version if not complete, but splitting hairs, I do love it so.............

[@purebloodirishman9389]

ty for the info happy christmas

[@mkfloyd9131]

you are welcome. Happy New Year.......

[@marktalbott3835]

I want to hug Shane.

[@dylanandleon340]

2 legends singing a legend of a song.i love shane and the pogues.theyre songs are timeless and legendary and shane get emotionally involved in his songs too.hes a gas character.

[@suzanneclark5044]

absolutely gorgeous song...xxx

[@Hugo_d_boss]

All the Irish who are abroad...don't worry we are keeping the country safe for you all and ready to welcome you back when you are ready 😊

[@aob3649]

Is it still raining ?

[@gwenthomassss]

I'm Welsh and I thought this comment was so cute, always wanted to go to Ireland seeing as we are next door to eachother

[@RKrk-jj2li]

Are you sure? I just read someone (not the people) decided it. Be a good thing to send a bunch of third world migrants to a small Western Irish town...

[@darraghmckinney529]

Ahh... No we're not. Our traitorous, globalist, politicians have been importing Africans, Arabs, and the rest of the waifs and strays of the world into our country for social welfare whilst Irish people go without in our own country, which was paid for by the blood of Irish martyrs.

[@marcofallahi5359]

I was born on the 23rd of June song means a lot

[@a22bjc]

This is absolutely amazing. What I wouldn't give to have a voice like Shane McGowan

[@maryredmond]

Who could not love this ...? Well done, lads ....

[@ellesetta]

This is my absolute favorite version of this song...Shane's voice is perfect!

[@petermoloney7533]

25th December happy birthday Shane McGowan. Have a good one . Best wishes enjoy your birthday and Happy Xmas and New year .

[@shortallliam3142]

What a great version of this song, thanks for uploading. Way to go, Christy and Shane, and RIP Gay Byrne, the "voice and face of RTE" for so long.

[@ellesetta]

Shane owns this!! He not only sounds exceptional, he looks great too. It's very haunting...

[@manchesterblue2007]

still sing this as a lullaby to the young lad even though he's 19....

[@gargarcomedy]

😂😂😂😂today's winning...🤣🤣🤣

[@aleddavies9975]

Guys by now we should all know " Shane is Shane" he's achieved so much either getting pissed totaly pissed or hungover its frightening to think what he could of achieved sober! Like most of you here i love him and Chirsty.

[@gargarcomedy]

Nah I think the drink was always in his blood. He wasn't born to be a sober judge

[@Eire-]

Makes Me cry in a Good Way every time.

[@goodfoolproductions6814]

Two timeless legends , never to be seen again , god bless KZbin. This generation needs to get spontaneous, and echoe Christy and Shane. 🚀🎸👍

[@eddy0806]

my favorite performance.....

[@bau04295]

Truly amazing - songs and artists like this will never be forgotten

[@jonhill134]

Love Shane's voice

[@Haruko95]

June 23, is mine, too. Saw the Pogues in Germany 3 times in the 80s. Tremendous.

[@dannygallagher4074]

Unbelieveable Christy and Shane together. Fella on the whistle is class as well whoever he is

[@eamonahern7495]

That's the singer from the Hothouse Flowers, Liam Ó Maonlaí. The guitarist from the same band beside him.

[@CelticSaint]

@@eamonahern7495 I never knew that. Seriously, thank you Eamon. I videoed this way back in the day. 1994 I believe as it was on UK TV. I had the video for years and watched it countless times. I always wondered who the other people were!

[@noirincorcoran9881]

Bless ye I love this song I'm irish

[@TheRoamingSpirit]

Christy Moore voice is so pure and angelic, gives me goosebumps

[@Cuchuaillan]

Spancil hill is in the County Clare (its a long long way from here to there) - this song is about Irish Emigration and was originally written in the Mid 19th Century - probably around the time of the Great Potatoe Famine (An Mhor Gort) - this is the Best rendition of the song by two great Irish Legends.

[@Frankieireland]

I drove to spancill hill one time and saw all the landmarks refered to here. All the people mentioned in this song are real as well!! Clare is a great county, irish culture is so strong there. Hurling, music, language. Eventhough I had to emigrate, at least I'll get to return. Shocking sad.

[@philmccool3335]

This kind of puts Mr MacGowan into context. Cheers.

[@kiethshaw6151]

The Irish have given the World so much it is taken completely for granted. It their humility. For such a small island. Art, music, boxers, business, trade, presidents, they preserved the bible through the dark times or it wouldn't exist today. They have done it all and more and all about giving to their fellow man. My God world. You can't see this ?

[@patrickmcdonough4472]

Yip

[@HugeInsect]

Shut up you bloody eejit

[@frostycuz]

Fuck off with your God shit

[@darraghmckinney529]

Indeed, we preserved the Holy Bible during the time of the muslim conquests in Europe. However, now we're welcoming the exact same muslims into our countries without so much as a whisper from our traitorous politicians.

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

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[@paulymullo]

It was a masterclass,christy moore ther and shane walks out,as if hes just stopping along the way,and then he delivers a masterclass,shane and christy,both gave a masterfull show on how spancill hill is sung, it gets you singing along,but great the way shane looks like he was goin somwhere and stops at the mic,and delivers a brilliant rendition of spancill hill Christy and shane,you cant help to sing along Great song,sung by 2 Irish music legends 🇮🇪 💚 🇮🇪

[@braktheconqueror7]

Awesome, thanks Christy and Shane.

[@johnpauldonohoe5402]

Brilliant piece of art, two of the best living artists from Ireland, Proud.

[@Kilkee4sheezy]

Right you are. I'll hopefully be resurrecting this channel and making it a little more active with new content. I hope you'll continue to check back

[@skeetabix36]

Happy birthday Shane, your a living legend.

[@wabblum99]

song is a great thing... song can unite people put joy in peoples hearts make people able to love again and make people feel proud the world would be nothing without song you can sing your pain away through song and be happy through song.... and thats what ireland has done passed down its history from generation to generation through song

[@bfs0000]

I remember watching this in 1994 on the Late Late and we knew straight away it was one of the music best moments ever on TV .. and for years I could not track down the video until the internet and youtube were born :-) Only song anywhere close to this Spancil Hill one was also on the Late Late Show around the same period was U2 with Springhill Mining Disaster

[@joxter74]

Nice to see this is in the flesh. Listened to this a lotta when i was in the loony bin!

[@ingorohde2726]

this music makes you sad and happy together,always the right way to live.....

[@allanmacfarlane2897]

Shane is my hero! Mr Moore is not far behind him, a pair of the most talented men this cruel world has ever seen.

[@Alison_HazbinHotel]

*I have so much love for my country* 🇮🇪 *may long live all men, women & children who died in the fall of our countries fight for independence, befallen by such cruel people, you live on in our hearts and the heart of here in Ireland*❣️

[@robertjohnevans1674]

Stunning, the man playing the tin whistle is something else............

[@paulharrington3331]

Legends the pair of em

[@JPB2255]

Shane Mcgowen is a legend

[@SphereStack]

Hands down, this is unbeaten. I'm not irish, but all of you irish people should be proud beyond measure over this one, and the legends who preform it. Lead the way.

[@wearemisled2]

One of the best songs ever!!! Long live the Emerald Isle!

[@irishelk3]

Thats how you sing a song, heros.

[@moominpic]

Two of my musical heroes

[@michellewilkins8206]

So glad I found this video of the two of them singing together. Makes me cry. Shane is a legend, his voice just spot on.

[@Saskia1806]

this was one of the first songs my now husband ever sang to me and oohh how he wooed me.... I am now livin 25 years in Ireland.../ 20 in co wicklow....me. being one of those' more Irish than the Irish themselves kind of people if you know what I mean like' and still lovin this song and lovin Christy and..... despite the current trend..... still lovin my husband

[@balsham137]

tis better to be seen out and on the beer than not to be seen atall

[@Irishinindia30]

Balsham91 'Tistrue for you

[@balsham137]

tis indeed

[@hooleyqueen]

I first heard this song in Sligo, Ireland in a small pub which was sort of a kip, and not frequented by tourists. I wandered in and sat at the wreck of a bar, where a lad was playing guitar and singing 9right at the bar, on a stool. A young woman asked him to play this song. An extra note, for those who do not know, Sligo is the town where the Fureys owned a bar called (surprise) Fureys. I thought what an odd name for an Irish bar. I had no idea who the Fureys were, but later found out that they were famous. Years later I bought one of their old albums out in Doolin (West coast of Ireland ) in a tiny record shop which is still there.

[@satchelyork]

I was born in Ireland grew up in Philly, moved back in 06 and lived across the road from Fureys for 3 years, was put out several times for falling asleep at the bar and always welcome back the next day lol

[@LincolnRed]

I'm English, but these are two of my all time legends. Poetic geniuses both. God bless them.

[@Hnunya]

One of my favorite live performances ever, absolute magic ✨

[@arfer]

Fuck. That was good.

[@victorymansions]

Shane has the perfect blend of folk country and punk. He's managing to merge two eras into one another. It's a captivating thing to watch. Musicians like this aren't 'fly by night' fad music. Their dedicated and serious. Perhaps something that doesn't seem to be as important anymore...

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

This song is so wonderful, sung by two legends of Irish music: Christy Moore and Shane McGowan. A really great memory! Thank you for this geourgeous performance!!

[@BanjoMan1916]

Spancil Hill - Best listened to with a pint in your hand and a tear in your eye