Declan O'rourke Galileo someone like you

[@emmetor]

Dear Declan O'Rourke... how the FNCK did you manage to write something this like? As a former musician... This leaves me in awe!! This is truly one of the greatest songs that has ever been written... Like... I don't think you even... realise how enormous it is!! You are genius... absolutely genius, and I bow to your talent

[@johnbryan3386]

He copies Damian Dempsey!

[@paulholmes8887]

Damien has never written a masterpiece. Sorry but this is open your ears and soul

[@sharonm1990]

@@johnbryan3386 not even remotely & Damien hasyhd highest respect for him..

[@bid84]

@@johnbryan3386 Nothing at all like Damo, they are both from Dublin, that’s about all the similarity. Both great artists.

[@alanfarrell3533]

I'd go as far to say it's probably one of the most beautiful songs written& sang by an Irish artist in the last 50 years . it's absolutely beautiful. stunning . I'm completely blown away by its beauty & will forever be entranced by it .

[@Daisy-ct3nh]

alan farrell I'd go further, I think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever! Stunning. How it didn't get an Ivor Novello, I'll never know

[@uranitemare]

Hell yeah

[@wellbeingandtraininghubkil7044]

By a beautiful man.

[@Darak88]

Ah now youre forgetting girls aloud lad

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

Declan O'Rourke: "I know, I'll write a song about a famous historic figure. Must do my research..." Opening line: "Galileo fell in love as a Galilean boy.." Yeah well done there, Declan. Galileo wasn't from Galilee, he was from Florence. Talk about falling at the first hurdle.

[@uranitemare]

Still gets to me after all these years....greetin at this...covit19 big hugs to all xx

[@Pollyp40]

Heard this for the first time last week at an Eddi Reader concert in Stockton. Sat there with tears running down my face, holding my wife's hand. What an unbelievably beautiful song. Can't stop singing it, whistling it, etc. Eddi's version was moving but Declan's original is simply stunning. John Perkins

[@chrisChris6969]

what a beautiful comment , just reading these while listening to this,, isn't it great that music can do this too you without any warning,,, we r all so blessed to be bitten by the music bug,,

[@annie6075]

I found this song because Paul Weller, when asked,said this is the song he most wishes he had written. High praise in my opinion, I'm so glad because otherwise I'd have never found it, it's beautiful

[@gripper021164]

Same here, Paul Weller interview, what a beautiful song no wonder Mr Weller wished he had wrote it!......

[@Prellium]

Me too. It is indeed a beautiful song.

[@karentalbot7502]

Me too .....absolutely beautiful song

[@bondoneill9606]

Me too. What a beautiful song ❤

[@KevinG-s6e]

High praise indeed Even before Paul Weller A song that touches Well done son Well done

[@padgedunbar9400]

Irishmman here, and with all the wonderful music and poetry that has come from our small country for hundreds of years, this song, for me, is one of the greatest ever to emerge from our island. And I don't say this lightly. Simply sublime.

[@amosmoses4320]

I'm Irish too, and I feel blessed

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Such a beautiful , beautiful , uplifting song . Probably in the pantheon of the 'best songs ever' 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶♥️♥️🙏

[@Passerby8822]

Just an hour ago I discovered this treasure the last score of the tv series Monroe and was so smitten I looked it up online. Since then I've listened to it several times here and am so jealous anyone could be that gifted to write one of the most beautiful songs ever written by man in any generation, and to be able to sing it too?!!.

[@Master144.]

its so true what you say! It moves me to tears every time I listen to it

[@lourdesbaby964]

I can never get enough of Declan O’Rourke’s sublime voice! I just put on the headphones,close my eyes and drift away 💚🇮🇪👌🏼

[@soundmantones]

This man is a genius and a really nice guy. As an Irishman I feel proud that an Irish man can write something this poetic and beautiful......what wonderful lyrics, mesmerising musical creation and enchanting fairytale elegance

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

Never noticed that the opening line is complete nonsense though? Galileo was from Florence, not Galilee!

[@keithkearney5197]

Ireland produces the best poets in the world

[@barbatvs8959]

In English, but what about Irish Gaelic? :-)

[@bighands69]

@@barbatvs8959 Gaelic is a secret language that few know of.

[@barbatvs8959]

@@bighands69 I plan to learn it, and I saw it offered in a learning program on Amazon, so many know about it enough for it to be marketable to the niche of language lovers at least.

[@amadan9999]

BARBATVS 89 Its “Irish” NOT Gaelic

[@eugenemoriarty74]

We used it at our wedding in Italy ..a friend played it for us....used it after a reading by Carl Sagan about Galileo ....and couldn’t have been more perfect

[@amadan9999]

Has to be one the best songs ever written

[@calvancandy8384]

Paul Weller was asked if there’s any song he could’ve written what was it he said this one

[@martinemmett5655]

There is not a word or phrase that I can think of to show how beautiful the lyrics or melody of this song is - it sings to your heart and soul. Declan, you are a pure Genius/Song writer/poet, thank you - Orla E.

[@paulholmes8887]

Not just one of the best irish songs of all time, but one of the best songs of the last 50 years sinatra, Cole would have recorded this song it's a masterpiece. Wish I had written it 😀

[@shirinkalantar]

Please recommend some more Irish songs. Those best ones! thanks

[@paulholmes8887]

@@shirinkalantar Hi i think you might like Emmet Tinley . kzbin.info/www/bejne/nae8dYuVf7uKn5o

[@paulholmes8887]

@@shirinkalantar have a listen to this one if you haven't already heard it, the song won an Oscar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWnQpYutqcajjpY

[@shirinkalantar]

@@paulholmes8887 thanks a lot.

[@tanyalowe7150]

Stunning, perfect and beautiful. May the road rise with this great talent. He is amazing.

[@angelarichardson7281]

I only knew the Josh Groban cover. He does amazing work with the piece but the original really hits different. So glad to have found this!

[@reginagargan2543]

This is absolutely sublime, such a beautiful and tender arrangement and song, sung with such tenderness 😍

[@orlaemmett5987]

A heavenly voice, a beautiful song, I could listen to this forever x

[@uranitemare]

Amazing isnt it?

[@curtisunit]

I first heard this a few years ago. It really is one of those perfect songs. In my humble opinion it’s right up there with nobody knows by Brian Wilson. If he were to do nothing else he would’ve given us this masterpiece.

[@michaeldera4298]

He did this one on the transatlantic sessions . Not only a delight for the ears but wonderful to also watch it being played amongst a collection of other fine musicians.

[@curtisunit]

I first heard this a few years ago. It really is one of those perfect songs. In my humble opinion it’s right up there with nobody knows by Brian Wilson. If he were to do nothing else he would’ve given us this masterpiece. For little old me it’s this, nobody knows and Nick Cave’s into my arms.

[@bobcatcomms]

Paul weller brought me here

[@TheEddieVedder]

You kissed me and good heavens

[@sierrazzur]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW In love with this song....X

[@christophersmith7177]

Lyrics: Galileo fell in love as a Galilean boy And he wondered what in heaven who invented such a joy But the question got the better of his scientific mind And to his blind and dying gaze He looked up high and often sighed And sometimes cried Who puts the rainbow in the sky Who lights the stars at night Who dreamt up someone so divine Someone like you and made them mine Love can make you ask some funny questions now and then But just remember the alternatives for I remember when I was lonely and unhappy And my lips were cold as ice But you kissed me, and good heavens Now I'm here in paradise So if ever I'm not kissing you or looking in your eyes I won't be blind, and I won't cry I'll look up high and gladly sigh And thank the guy Who puts the rainbow in the sky? Who lights the stars at night? Who dreamt up someone so divine? Someone like you and made them mine? Someone like you and made them mine?

[@janiceward2169]

T.Y....!!

[@christophersmith7177]

Janice Ward you’re very welcome! Have a lovely day

[@janiceward2169]

@@christophersmith7177 You too and thanks again,i adore this track...👍👍👍

[@stevenblair4981]

I thought I was a hard fella...tear just rolled down my cheek.

[@sanmama1602]

I fell in love with some Irishman. He introduced me to this song. Miss him every day, but I'm happy it opened my heart.

[@philanvil]

wow - serious song - a true tear jerker - only heard it today for the first time - 5 years on from release

[@1cassandrahdm]

Just heard this song for the first time…….on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour of Dublin! LOVED it immediately……

[@nellybags7]

This song just blows me away...absolutely sublime... beautiful arrangement and chord structure. mmmm....

[@baguhmeister]

small bit of a genius is declan

[@cyrask]

Found this song in Chloe Agnew's album. She did a cover of the song. I'd say it's one of the sweetest songs I've ever listened to...made me cried. Huge respect to Declan O'Rourke.

[@chriscurley7977]

How could anyone not like this?

[@fergalhughes165]

Who dreamt up such a song so divine?

[@bealtainecottage]

I adore this song...thank you Declan XXX

[@jaddajn1]

paul weller's desert island discs brought me here. thank God

[@SN-nh3hz]

Thank you for that lovely love song 🥰🥰❤️Happy Valentine's Day💋

[@annettehughes8981]

What a wonderful voice.

[@jaddajn1]

in memory of the derry martyrs on the 40th anniversary of bloody sunday

[@susanbyrne1]

Amazing song, I love it

[@buketkeen9262]

Some ones feeling very deeply that song is brilliant

[@orlyemm]

What a beautiful song...just close your eyes and drift away

[@helenbeggs9556]

For you Paul❤️

[@judyerasmuson1536]

I first heard this at an Eddi Reader concert and raced home to hear more of Declan's music. Utterly sublime songs.

[@Rustycat69]

OMG absolutely astounding 💖🙏😀

[@Brian-bq4kx]

I heard Mary Byrne's recording of Galileo and loved it. It led me here to hear the original which I'm so glad that I did. ... Can't wait to hear more of Declan's songs.

[@patrickdoyle9304]

Mary byrnes version is far superior

[@mariarossiter]

Exquisitely beautiful song

[@glas3scheme690]

As a songwriter, not a good one, this is one of the best songs ever wrote

[@kniptom]

AMAZING! When I hear this song and voice, I stop in my tracks...Every time

[@Uchube-24]

Just heard on the radio that Paul Weller regards this as one of the best songs ever!

[@briansantry6793]

Beautiful

[@TheAvarusAnimus]

In my head all day and I cant get it out ...and I dont want it out :)

[@ellen6539]

+TheAvarusAnimus heard this on the radio today and thought of you x

[@TheMichaelseymour]

perfection.

[@12345688587]

Take it out of that ..................................

[@12345688587]

Nothin more to be said..................................

[@sandraokeeffe4128]

my first time hearing this wow beautiful

[@leahwade6773]

Beautiful to listen to heaven ally

[@derekyeaman5833]

thanking the guy that gave us declan ...

[@thecelticempath]

Thank the woman that created and birthed him🌹

[@tresso78]

Had this as our first dance on our wedding day in 2008....seen the man himself in a few gigs beforehand and he just blew us away. Go see him live..

[@johnmahony5909]

I never get tired of listening to this song . amazing

[@monicalyons4500]

Fabulous song and lyrics I just love it

[@MissAmused]

How does this not have more views?? Absolutely adore this

[@TheScunneredMan]

Yes indeed - a lovely composition.

[@ea4935]

Upside down to turn me inside out Would be some other kind of strip. Joker with a P from Steek je tong uit. Slachthuisstraat RULES Mijn afdruk past nog steeds op de doorgang. 🙏 🎓

[@noelbyrne8661]

fantastic!!! I listen to it a lot.

[@StephyM.C.]

I want this song played at my wedding

[@tommyoconnor4724]

absolutely divine

[@annehogan733]

What a truly beautiful song...

[@annagoretti5253]

Beautiful❤

[@bellabell737]

Divinely inspired❤️🇨🇦

[@bburylo]

i'm hypnotised by declan voice and what a story...GB../ Beatrice

[@kevinmadden1152]

The GUY?

[@dobidikdom5448]

brilliant very pleasing

[@podger9999]

beautiful like an old smalchy italian ballad

[@orlaemmett5987]

Think I've said this before but I will say it again, BEAUTIFUL X

[@ritabrophy1]

oh what a beautiful song and amazing voice ...I love it

[@Northenstar13]

Wow.... Just great.

[@thecatspyjamas1309]

Beautiful....Makes me think of Eva Cassidy somewhere over the rainbow...Can't compare, both so beautiful in their own right.

[@Lt.Cdr.Smacker]

Just Wow! 💖

[@norastack7045]

wow I loved it .

[@AMali25]

Heart Breaking! Such Emotions!

[@lorrainegillen7636]

❤❤❤

[@rayburn6152]

Beautiful...forever song....master craftsman....

[@CallumRossi]

Simply brilliant...

[@loopybowl]

So this was written by Declan O'Rourke? Heard it for the first time last night and i googled it and josh grogan came up. Declan O'Rourke has an angelic voice. 💖💖💖

[@itzabella100]

Declan O Rourke and Seamus Cotter co.wrote it....Josh Grogan recorded it....

[@IrishWordSmith]

great song, Praise Jesus.

[@truther11seeker63]

Bravissimo!!! Soothing... Haunting... Magical...

[@littleXjack]

wow

[@carladowd]

Who puts the rainbow in the sky,,what a line

[@jaddajn1]

this song makes me think of cillian murphy as 'kitten' in the film 'breakfast on pluto'

[@beckyloulaa]

One of the best love songs....❤

[@4054Anna]

Very nice...Thanks for sharing it Gareth.

[@jabodl1]

You could picture elvis covering this

[@shirinkalantar]

Until this moment, for years, I thought this song was original of Josh Groben. Oh, this original version is just amazing. Wow! This poem...the music, singer's voice. great peace of art. Anyone can recommend more Irish poems?

[@thecelticempath]

The Dubliners Luke Kelly Dolores o Riordan Sinead o Connor Damien Dempsey Just to start with

[@shirinkalantar]

@@thecelticempath Thank you very much!

[@conflictmagazine5412]

@@shirinkalantar have a listen to the waterboys " stolen child" it's a poem by the great WB Yeats, put to music,,, I think it's sublime.

[@shirinkalantar]

@@conflictmagazine5412 thank you! 🌠

[@conflictmagazine5412]

@@shirinkalantar you're more than welcome, hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@itabrennan7420]

Such a beautiful song

[@teresadempsey5880]

A beautiful song

[@adriennecatherinecooper7773]

This is just beautiful

[@garymc7652]

beautiful song....

[@tommienolan9709]

Lovely song, so well written