The Irish Rover - The Pogues & The Dubliners, 1987

[@phelimmcgill7257]

RIP Eamon Campbell, Barney McKenna, Philip Chevron, Ronnie Drew, Shane McGowan and Darryl Hunt

[@DarraghMcColgan]

My grandad was a strabane man who moved to wexford aftrr being in the freestate army. He moved to Ferns when my dad was young then a decade later they moved to dublin. Wexford was a popular holiday for my family. I was 8 when we went to curraghcloe. When he had a few drinks with his friends papa would belt this out in the tenor vooce he had. I didnt understand politics or history much at that time. This song burned in my brain and to me i feel it in my bones when a good singer gives it justice. This is fantastic

[@nordiskkatt]

Hands firmly in pockets, smoking and drinking on stage, clearly unclear on who's supposed to sing when... and absolutely nailing every moment. Legends.

[@ukporkpie7829]

Timing perfect

[@steveridgeway3784]

The most magical Irish music...The Chieftains and The Pogues! I've died and gone to heaven - sublime!!

[@00bcls]

@@steveridgeway3784 ... Dubliners ;)

[@samwise6295]

Absolutely. Perfect timing. Talent !!!

[@galaxykai]

Was hast du denn gedacht wie früher Musik gemacht wurde? Only like this way.

[@rackpunch4026]

It's a sad day but considering he was given only 6 weeks to live in 1989 he's done bloody well to make it this far. RIP Shane.

[@lucypotato8793]

Thanx, that made me laugh on a sad day, he was something!

[@Asgairsson]

He's gone that's what the media say. He'll survive all of us, no doubt.

[@quakerninja]

he's not dead just get a bit of horse glue and duck tape he''ll be right as rain.

[@DeepFckingValue]

Haha nice comment. RIP Shano 🇮🇪🍻🍀

[@jonathanharrison8727]

A true trooper

[@mattscott4980]

The combined blood alcohol content standing on that stage must be absolutely staggering...

[@brianstevens7789]

I thought exactly the same. Bloody good session though wasn't it!

[@martinsimmons2359]

Ha ha ha I see what you did “staggering” 😂😂

[@yuengling703505703]

Holy I lost it at this comment! Too right!

[@Gazzar]

Don't light a match nearby!

[@CowTaurog]

Must have been filmed early in the morning then, they aren’t even started yet.

[@johnodonnell55]

Absolute legends…this is so precious …

[@josephbrolly7232]

Could this be any more Irish. Your man smoking and drinking on stage. All the boys looking super casual pumping out perfect sound. Just magic

[@capoeirastronaut]

"So, how do you look like a lead singer" "Just keep your hands in your pockets, and sway awkwardly" "Ah beggorah, to be sure.. "

[@molerat8525]

that “man” is the legend shane mcgowan

[@kymperks4323]

@@molerat8525 and will do what he wants, when he wants 👍

[@andrewhall7930]

Except for the fact that Shane McGowan was born in Kent England, it couldn't be more Irish. Did you know, almost all the pogues we're born in England? I'm not saying it matters. But it's interesting how few people know that. Love The Pogues. Love The Dubliners

[@3210-n1x]

@@andrewhall7930 everyone knows this, still Irish.

[@mattstevenson9025]

Remember when a person's talents were more significant than the condition of their teeth.

[@official13dvls_broknlnk_16]

At least what they had left

[@jaolin6042]

Then again, one could argue that the state of Shane's teeth are a part if the image and allure.

[@peterfitzgerald53]

Well said .

[@lordoftherats8215]

jemielnic lol what world do you live in, even the lgbtq folks in the mainstream are controlled and profited from by white cis males in control of the music industry, and idk of any mainstream musicians that are trans, especially not qtpoc.

[@TheMcgreary]

jemielnic ok boomer

[@sandyblue4235]

How could you not have fun singing this song.

[@carolinecameron1531]

My mum passed just before shane. She was of irish decent and this song makes me smile. Rip shane. Rip mammy x

[@davidp4043]

❤❤❤

[@anniemaylallyrickerby3771]

Shan'e performances were never boring.. Here is a prime examples with the Dubliners... RIP Shane you will be sorely missed. 💐💖

[@pedrorameses4364]

True Irishman who loved life

[@johntanner3659]

What stands out for me is the respect each musician has for each other, the way they watch to support and to hand over to each other, and the joy in them to be working as one.

[@bobbiescrisps9208]

This is one of my favourites the energy is contagious, rest in peace brother

[@00bcls]

Was my wedding song in 1991!

[@davidsimpson5021]

The energy coming from this performance could have kept dublin lit for a month. One of the greatest live performances ever.

[@Drstfu82]

Shane is everything all at once of being Irish. And we are so proud of his beautiful miraculous soul!

[@keithedmundson2318]

Shane's a facking Londoner.

[@debrahquinn9371]

I was brought up on this music ☘️ my family are true Celts... magic

[@hooliganandroguefilms]

Shane you were my friend and you were a force I will never forget. Your goddaughter loves you my old friend.

[@utevroot]

Being born on St Patrick's day, I have often spent my birthday in Irish Taverns. I also have worked and lived in Dublin during the two months of summer 2000. Spent an evening at the tavern on top of Sugar hill. Yes, Irish people is very warm friendly and funny. LONG LIVE IRELAND !

[@redpig1120]

We don’t have or do Taverns…..PUB.

[@trishaprett7721]

I asked Ronnie Drew for his autograph for my 6 year old son who loved him.Standing on O’Connell Bridge,the smell of the Liffey.He told me He would swop his signature for my phone number in a purely humorous manner.I dance down the street.His eyes were mesmerising .RIP Ronnie,so many Irish Musicians and friends together in Heaven.💚🙏🏻

[@mesyoup.3zy]

Seeing the way Barney and John look at their younger counterparts, playing whistle and banjo, is awesome, they look proud

[@nbvw3]

Amazing that Shane never forgets the words the state he's in. He must be singing these songs directly from the brain stem!

[@sandyblue4235]

He's prob been drunk for so long it's not an issue I had a friend who got sober and had t relearn all his lyrics.

[@MrDilkington15]

Hes never been to america before but hes been in some states🤣

[@daveparker4209]

Alcohol affects the brain not the heart when it for singing

[@elainethomson5826]

Shane epic

[@DaniRaj666]

Shane just oozes epic irishness...he doesn't need a brain, it is in every cell.

[@mahulad7298]

Couldn't possibly be two more unique singers anywhere on earth, quintessential Irish vocalists.

[@jordanelder321]

Anyone else there when the pogues couldn’t play in Glasgow at the concert hall because they were so pished, so they had to come back 2 hours later once they sobered up a bit. What a fucking night they were so good 😂

[@jaysalisbury193]

That’s a brilliant story! Amazing. Happy Christmas

[@kevinmcmahon2491]

How would a Glasgow audience know they were pishe'd?

[@user-ys5yv2nz6w]

@@kevinmcmahon2491 Never underestimate Shane MacGowan

[@Joeavfc1]

@@user-ys5yv2nz6w I’m surprised he can still get pissed he’s been drinking since the age of 5.

[@seanpower660]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brenmanock]

Two great bands on one stage. Fantastic!!proud to be Irish ☘️

[@tasakattotarzan]

Cheers from Finland, this is pure gold!

[@badgermcspoon11]

I watch this at least once a month because it is a song that I enjoy.

[@andrewmcgeorge7820]

People speak about classic performances, far too easily. But this is off the scale. Brilliant

[@AshinAsia]

Gems like this I save in my absolute favourites playlist. I watch them when I'm a bit down. This performance is like you said, off the scale.

[@user-bu3re6wo4s]

This song is hard coded into his DNA. Like everything he did. Man was a gift to music, RIP Shane, you bloody legend.

[@jubileebaby9787]

Played this on a jukebox on a rainy November night in an Irish bar, downtown New York. The place went mental!.

[@fintonmainz7845]

You're a very talented man Rik.

[@jubileebaby9787]

@@fintonmainz7845 I just put the money in and selected this classic tune, everyone else did the rest.. 😉

[@ifwecouldvote]

@@fintonmainz7845 lol

[@fintonmainz7845]

@Michael Watts he probably sang it for his mother.

[@ds5398]

lots of plastic paddies I expect.

[@jayd1974]

Great song and performance by 2 class bands🇮🇪👍RIP Shane

[@seanphelan798]

RIP Shane, true legend at the game of life 🙏

[@joshscarabin]

Listening to this takes any buzz and multiplies it X1K!

[@Genghis-Khan121]

Reminds me of my time on the sites in London many years ago cashing my cheque in the pubs around Cricklewood by the end of the weekend I had flattened the lot , great times I’ll always remember 👏🏼 RIP Shane M, Always be a Legend!

[@PJ-uc4ml]

We are so lucky to have all the best singers ever from Ireland 🇮🇪 They have made us all very proud

[@EIREriddick13]

What a crew.. Absolute musical talent.

[@kevindaly3902]

This video is a piece of Irish music treasure.

[@Tassie85]

Every person on that stage is astonishingly gifted. Such a big, gorgeous sound, with Ronnie and Shane putting their all into a classic. Wow.

[@richardshort311]

I'm 55 and have been a lifelong fan of Dubliners and the Pouges. I think that Shane's look is appealing. He is real.

[@patdonnelly9392]

Oh, my! Never seen or heard this before....Amazing. Brilliant. Such a musical treat!!

[@martinwalker3497]

You can't get better than this, brilliant!

[@leocaptain9509]

Regards from Poland for all irish People

[@brigitnunez6735]

Thank you so much

[@ottoripollleal5677]

Amazon performance. They are enjoying so much. Shane is such an amazing singer. My dad loved The Pogues. Many memories when he played these songs. RIP Dad and Shane.

[@stevemanleycbg.5232]

One of the greatest moments in irish music history. Ronnie drew just magical.

[@Rando_Shyte]

Ah Ronnie.

[@robashton5254]

Hell yeah!

[@Chris-yz7cs]

Staggering amount of talent on that stage

[@peterandrews4866]

Do people realise how talented you have to be to appear this shambolic and yet produce beautiful music on a live set?

[@joehorridge1395]

Were you from...?

[@joehorridge1395]

@Black Lesbian Poet what do you mean miss poet..?

[@aidenmurphy7422]

Weather forecast for carrigaline middle

[@patricksullivan7854]

Yes. He must have been shifting himself to sing with them. He did well.

[@margaret-dianedube6939]

Isn't it amazing that Shane had his teeth fixed. HE'S STILL ALIVE

[@darryllp9399]

Bloody Magnificent! Massive respects from over the water in England. 🤗

[@shane7103]

Respect from Ireland my good man

[@paulbutterworthbillericay]

​@shane7103 & from me, my old friend, in my local pub as I was just passing the flyer said "Tonight Iive Irish Music", you just know its gonna be a great night all the best

[@maro7997]

I am 44 now and clearly remember seeing this as an 8 year old and being blown away by the sound, the solidness of Ronnie the anarchy of Shane together making beautiful Irish music still sounds so good today ❤

[@johnsheppard4535]

Ronnie Drew and Shane MacGowan were a dream combo. Neither of them actually realised how great they were.

[@johnketteringham996]

Shane still is. RIP Ronnie.

[@brendanmccabe8373]

@@johnketteringham996 let’s not forget aulde Kelly another great Irishman lost too soon

[@gailmedley6479]

❤️❤️❤️ true

[@alastairdunstan6534]

More to the point, Neither of them gave/give a fook ! , they do because they can, God love em 👍

[@paddymccarron2557]

A

[@maggieboo8142]

I grew up listening to Irish music my grandfather was from wexford, mam played this all the time, along her and grandfather doing Irish dancing, happy days 💥💥👏👏

[@johnscanlon7757]

Love how the fiddler and the flute man are enjoying each others talent

[@bully130london]

I'm English and I love too

[@brendandevoy8178]

@@bully130london it doesn’t matter where your from pal if u like it , u like it .

[@qualified9309]

To me it also looks like the fiddler is proud of the other one's skills since he was a magnificent flute player himself

[@thatisonetastyburger]

Is it not the tin whistle

[@rafaelfernandeslopesdeoliv1700]

@@thatisonetastyburger yes, which is a fipple flute.

[@niedeutschermeister1]

It's hard to believe, how Shane, even drunk as fu** always takes his turn at the right time and remembers his lyrics. That guy is a mistery to me. Love him.

[@edmills1695]

A Drink And A Smoke, Classic Shane!

[@slaves329.]

Imagine what he would of been if he didn't drink or take drugs. Let that sink in

[@creed22solar123]

@@slaves329. that's debatable, some creative types only uncover their full potential with help from alcohol or drugs. Would Shane have written all those masterpiece lyrics had he been sober? We'll never know that.

[@6Haunted-Days]

Ummmm sorry but functioning alcoholics are not a mystery theres MILLIONS of them 🙄🤣😂🤷🏼‍♀️ where’s the damn mystery?

[@6Haunted-Days]

@@slaves329.probably not as talented….as a former drug addict I simply cannot get my flow as I did when I used and I oxycodone was my drug of choice…..and that’s just a fact with MANY artists and has been since time began. So claiming he’d have more ability is just not a given fact.

[@peterrobinson8940]

Brilliant. Superb, this must make you happy

[@Feathers10000]

Ripose in pace Shane , gloria à té from Corsica !

[@bernardmcmahon351]

Brilliant, something special indeed, never see the like again 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@spiderjerusalem4152]

I love how both vocalists do this entire performance with their hands in their pockets, lol

[@blechtic]

I think you missed Shane drinking and smoking...

[@merciatreasurehunting6244]

@@blechtic ye hes such a mong but in a good way

[@matsakesson1052]

hand in pockets or no song at all. is the irish way

[@bellerophon5566]

I'm not Irish so I don't know. But it must be an Irish thing since both of them are doing it; being different generations it's the only common thing they have on stage visualy.

[@anticulus]

Ronnie Drew usually played guitar while he was singing, so maybe he just wasn't sure what to do with his hands!

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Living in Kilburn in the 80s whilst walking past Biddy Mulligans Pub on a Sunday midday lunch session after Mass at the Sacred Heart Church this song was always blasting from a band in the pub . Loved it people walking bye doing a little jig . Memories Kilburn alive everyday so many Pubs bringing the High Road to life .

[@miovicdina7706]

Holy SHIT, the energy!!!!! 🍀🍀🍀

[@KurtisBlack]

My childhood was filled with memories of my Grandfather listening to The Pogues and the Dubliners, I used to love sitting with him listening along. He passed away a couple months ago, but this music will always keep him alive in spirit.

[@kriscardwell4918]

Same here, my papa used to give me a shandy an a nip on a Friday and he put the rebel tunes on and we had a blast, wish i could have one more night to spend with him,, miss him so much,, true Republican.... Tioc faidh ar la....

[@noahb9596]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@noahb9596]

@@kriscardwell4918 And I'm sorry for your loss as well

[@gcchapman6687]

My dad passed away yesterday, listening to this brings back memories of him when he still enjoyed life..

[@shamrock4500]

my Irish granddad woke up us every morning blasting his Irish records on his stereo, it was awesome and I miss those days.

[@angelotaegi3843]

Eskerrikasko Shane por el legado que has dejado y los buenos momentos que me has hecho y harás vivir. Goian bego. DEP.

[@holymoly6829]

What a magical performance all round 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@65BigNorm]

Saw them do this at the Brighton Centre gig in 1988 and Kirsty McColl was up there too. I've been to hundreds of gigs in my 57 years but this was surely the best of the lot

[@adrianc1264]

was at the same gig

[@robertkelly9508]

I'm half Irish myself so I enjoyed that out of respect for my dear Dad who came from the emerald Isle, what a lovely country it is too.

[@carolynwoodman1734]

Love it. They all looked pissed. But still deliver..xx

[@lyndsayshenkle8904]

I have always loved the Pogues, and who cares about his teeth? The man is drop dead gorgeous in my book. What a talented musician! Every single last one of the musicians here are wonderful, but I definitely have a crush on handsome Shane!

[@GODOFEARTHREALM]

That's my dude 😎

[@angelaholsapple8830]

He's so sexy!

[@johncherry2205]

Should have went to Specsavers 🤓

[@MsFionaxxx]

Grammar, please. Should have GONE...@@johncherry2205

[@yutehube4468]

God I wish I had a high quality MP3/FLAC of this exact version. I had the screen off hearing this and I thought the dude at the start was Graham Norton. This must be the 50th time I have played this video lol, what an absolute classic, drunk or sober.

[@ViktorSarge]

With the current sea shanty trend I sort of hope that more people come across this glorious moment in time.

[@arshk3612]

as one of my all time fav songs .. hoping my beard goes fully white too ! hope the folks around St Patricks day had a good one !

[@beep9100]

Cringe reddit kids will ruin it.

[@christianorr1059]

Hear, hear!!

[@kenandersson6228]

Vad ska man

[@geoffmcgowan]

@@beep9100 as long as the tik tok dorks stay away.

[@SkaPartizan]

Ireland is a beautiful country, with lovely people and wonderful culture.

[@Pauly421]

Our music is the best craic to drink to :P

[@christianbrady5654]

Amen to that

[@honeydate]

A million times nicer than the stuffy English! I LOVE the Irish!

[@captaingridlock2186]

erin go brah !!!!!!!!!

[@badda_boom8017]

What I love tho. Is he said all the way from London :D

[@gabrielnamini]

Bloody fantastic....two of my favorite bands in one amazing performance! I jump for joy every time I hear this song!

[@rosemariewilliams7528]

Me too, makes me feel glad to be alive ! 😁

[@ritadonnelly8820]

lovely Ronnie and Shane gone so sad rest I peace lads

[@saffronm750]

I saw the Dubliners in concert in Oxford many moons ago, they were fab. Love this song

[@andrewharvey3454]

This has to be one of the finest recordings of generational interpretation. Its great to see the glint in the eyes of the old pros egging on the young pups. then at the end accepting them and just enjoying the craich.

[@rileye9599]

fiddle player grinning watching him play the whistle from like 3:55

[@rebeccamccauley4513]

One of the top 10 performances I wish to God I'd seen live! Legendary ❤️👍😁

[@markup2]

It doesn't get any better than this!

[@stuartadair]

Amazing, amazing talents all together. A true privilege to listen.

[@patrik-vw4ek]

Back when Ireland was Ireland...good tune sung and played with enthusiasm... fair play to you.... LEGENDS 👌

[@marshajohnstonmenehan6385]

2019 and still listening to the pogues best of the best 💚🧡

[@matthewadams1874]

Is Sean still alive legend 🙄😆

[@matthewadams1874]

Green fields ov France is the tune

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

don't forget Ronny x

[@matthewadams1874]

Green fields ov France is the tune

[@patrickmckillen7121]

You know that girl x

[@kathyknife5513]

Mesmerizing ..when it's the Pogues and Dubliners. Cheers.🍺😉

[@fooman65]

Used to be a band in Liverpool in the 90s I used to watch, a mix of the Pogues and the Happy Mondays, always getting barred they were but i always used to think if someone could manage them they would have a legendary story, I was playing in bands myself so couldn't do it but they never lasted but what a story it could have been. This clip just reminded me for some reason

[@dimurray9325]

two of the best groups ever together - Ronnie Drew with the wonderful voice and all seeing eyes and the heart and soul of Shane McGowan Hail the pogues and the Rovers.

[@stevenbacon-cheddar9914]

Watching Shane just looking at Ronnie Drew with such admiration while he sings is just wonderful

[@richardbanker3910]

This is a lovely mix of young musicians and not so young all piling into the song with no trouble and the two singers slotting in micely. All of them were in the groove

[@thomaschulze]

Shane is hitting each note on point - with 3 permille. Incredible!

[@michaelgrimes5588]

The skill and joy of each is equally impressive as the song.

[@Maxley..]

This unexpectedly brought me to tears. I was ready to watch, frankly, an energetic but embarrassing shambles.However each and every one of them nailed it. Shane, smoking and drinking during the song, only got one word wrong. And The Dubliners, giving it their all with one hand on their wallets.

[@MsFionaxxx]

Your last six words are mean and cheap.

[@Maxley..]

@@MsFionaxxx " “Of course, he did mix with a rakish set of fellows at that time, drank freely and borrowed money on all sides." James Joyce, from his novel 'Dubliners' - 1914.

[@ohazeldean]

Never has there been a more legendary collab

[@giovannisarli7984]

Tears of joy from my eyes when I listen this song. Dio vi benedica!

[@justinestell2333]

Rest in peace Shane and others

[@jacquelinefox4492]

One of the best times I ever had was with Irish singers, dancers , and company you couldn't fault. Xxxxxxxxx🦊

[@suzannebeswick885]

Absolute talent, who cares about his teeth, best song writer of our times x

[@dalyb7555]

brilliant beyond brilliant... hope the likes of might be seen someday again in irish music

[@zepoubelle]

Seen them in concert in Paris, we had to wait for a rugby match to be done before they showed, but it was one of the best concert of my life.

[@debatedonthate5732]

The music, the talent, the sheer bloody rascals, I just love this.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

This is what makes Ireland great! Talent, but most of all the utter joy of MUSICIANS plating together.

[@nedflanders7352]

Been a long time since I have seen this much organized chaos.

[@JB-cq8is]

As a music fan i can say this is one of the few live performance you will ever see in which the artists are actually having a blast. Seeing the dubs the legends they are enjoying themselves playing with a new style of music is amazing. And the pogues! The look on Shanes face in the last verse when he realises a legend like Ronnie wants him to join in is amazing. They are all brilliant.

[@jonesinpower]

J B u clearly haven’t watched any rock concerts

[@thelonegunman2622]

Yeah these guys are genuinely having a good time

[@PobortzaPl]

So here I was, probably about 14 years old, skipping channels around 22:00 (that's 10 p.m., for those you can't count to 24) when suddenly I heard Irish music on Polish public TV "Program 2" (that's "Channel Two"). And what I saw was a guy who looked like he was missing half on his front teeth, who was singing while smoking and holding microphone stand in a wat suggesting that's only thing that keeps him vertical. From that moment name Shane MacGowan became imprinted in my memory.

[@CrazyMonkey679]

The scenes in Ireland when the pubs opened back after lockdown

[@conskate]

WELCOME TO IRELAND WHERE WE DON'T GIVE A FUCK WHAT

[@nicoverheul6211]

Green greats from HOLLAND.

[@jackbutler3133]

Giddy up lad cannot wait till they open

[@liamhyland2829]

6 months later and there still fucking closed

[@ClarenceJBoddicker1987]

Can I see Ronnie Drew in person again?

[@sumg33k6]

Best version of this song ever! Such a great collaboration.

[@Chainon82]

Back in he day when my dad's after-work breath gave you the impression that the city was loose and available.

[@adrianc1264]

haha

[@stephenholmes8958]

What an absolute glorious combination. Truelly great jamboree

[@evanaviation235]

Watched this video so often. Goosebumps.🇮🇪🇮🇪