VAN MORRISON-THE CHIEFTAINS - Celtic ray

[@TheUncleGrant]

The Combination of Van Morrison and The Chieftains have reunited Ireland in a musical union that will be appreciated by people for many years to come. Van's unique voice and singing style captivated me. It's very sad that so many of the Chieftains are no longer with us.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

The beauty of this brings tears of joy tinged with some sadness to a rock hard man's eyes. Playing the drums and singing is extremely hard to do but it is no problem for Van the Man

[@outerbrass]

No one like this man. God Bless You Van. Our planet is blessed because of you.

[@faradyeva]

Couldn't agree more.......

[@MsConcord98]

Amazing, amazing, amazing. I could listen to Van and The Chieftains any day, all day, every day.

[@kelderecgraugnom8201]

Sir Van Morrison is my favorite musician without any doubts 🙏

[@chrisgorman8191]

Thank you Van. Love watching you drum and sing at the same time. So cool.

[@flatonia]

My God, Van wrote this?! I thought it was an old, classic Irish folk song. Van is unreal.

[@unterwant]

Van is vantastic .....

[@unterwant]

he is real !!! but he is "Sir Van" sir vantastic of course 🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵

[@tvrbob8681]

Patrick Kavanagh wrote the poem. Van had nothing to do with it.

[@evelynoconnor3062]

SUCH A POWERFUL.PERFORMANCE BY VAN MORRISON TO THE MUSIC OF THE FOREVER GREAT BAND, THE CHIEFTAINS!

[@johnnyhempseed84]

One of the best modern poets............Love his music and style...Original as hell, always has been always will be.....And one of the greatest soul singers ever to live!

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I refuse to disagree with

[@johnnyhempseed84]

@@jamesbradshaw3389 Can't believe it's been twelve years since I made that comment.

[@unterwant]

@@johnnyhempseed84 still up to date !! 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@patrickpearse9769]

For general erudition, this is a very old traditional air , Buachil an Eirne, with Van penning groovy lyrics,and Paddy Maloney an execellent arrangement as usual.

[@arfer]

Good info. Thanks!

[@mcclurg55]

Nostalgia for an Ulster childhood . . . . . The elevation of the quotidian to the eternal. The rhythms and textures of the everyday world . Cheers mate ,

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

This is stunningly brilliant.

[@erzsebetborosnenagy7742]

IMÁDOM AZ ÍR ZENÉT! Olyan sajátos hangulata van! De én ezt nem most fedeztem fel! Sok-sok évvel ezelőtt az egyik osztályom, amelynek az osztályfőnöke voltam, ír táncot adott elő❤ ❤ ❤ Elisa

[@bobbyjohnston7857]

Respect to you Van, from the Celtic Pagans of Eire. We are one Celtic tribe and the best people in the world, both sides of the invisible border, not created by the Celtic children of Eire. Respect to the Celtic Ray. Blessings to all. Slainte agus Saoirse

[@paulvh84]

Van is my Beatles. No one can touch him. 100%

[@timtaylorpapa]

I was lucky enough to take my daugther Cristie on a lovely summer's eve to see Van the Man at Hampton Court in London. Great music but no audience empathy. The best true story I heard was his interchange with Michael Jackson who approached Van before some save the World group sing and in a squeeky voice asked Who are you? Van answered i am Van fuckin Morrison who the fuck are you?

[@arkleegan282]

John McEnroe asked him who he was ...Van replied ... Bozo The Fcukin Clown 🤡

[@kieransavage100]

I’m from Bell FAST,so I am….Put that in your pipe and Smoke it….

[@brianmcd9492]

The tempo to this great song works so well,plus it's a ballad ,a story,a dream,🙂well done Van and The cheiftains

[@arfer]

Genius at work.............He ain't pretty, he ain't sociable, but he can sure knock out the tunes.

[@massillusionrecords751]

Well put Arfer!

[@kieransavage3835]

So Belfast,but as they say….Heart of Corn…..

[@michealsmith8123]

van you still some man .i went see you in the early 80s .would love 2 see you again.brillant.

[@GarethJonesTV]

As a Welshman, having this song, which unites us is a wonderful thing, particularly now, in a time where unity is fragementing. #Wales #Ireland #Scotland #IsleOfMan #Brittany

[@damianmorgan8280]

No just no!

[@barrymitchellretroman]

Van hits the skins. Never seen him do that before.The man has no limits.

[@jimgarino6848]

This is sacred stuff. I’m actually amazed at Van’s restraint! He’s too busy LISTENING! Wow

[@RMcGivern]

Beautiful statement ☘️❤️

[@0otee]

Love these instruments with Van singinggggg

[@carolweidig4689]

I see Van Morrison as very attractive, has such a friendly face, is very likeable/sociable, I very much like the way he uses his voice, handles/holds himself. I like that he takes on a variety of music styles. He like many of us, has his boundaries...and it is OK with me that he lives within them. I very much LIKE him.

[@kieransavage100]

Rarely smiles.its a Belfast trait….

[@JamesTaborVideos]

Unspeakably moving and sacred...

[@zoedaria]

Van is the greatest/ nobody can surpass him in any way!!!!!

[@gumpster74]

this is a st. pattys song in our house hold. my three year old loves this cd.

[@robertjohnston1339]

I can understand your Catalan heart. Do not ever give up the old Celtic paths of justice and freedom my cousins of blood. Saoirse from the Celts of Eire.

[@ab47clean]

Happy St. Patrick's Day...my all-time fave Irish tune, and Van on drums...it don't get any betta :)

[@debiedog1]

Is there no end to the talent of this musical genius????

[@MrN5004]

I didn't know Van Morrison dabbled in this kind of music, cool!

[@gransoporo]

so he can play drums too. Fantastic. He is a Genius

[@sharonkrell8784]

My God does Van Morrison get any better . What an entertainer.!

[@dianadreyer2552]

Great talent! I have always admired Van! I . would like to see him live in concert.

[@kelderecgraugnom8201]

I don't like the music of Sir Van Morrison, I Love it! I saw him 3 Times live in concerts. But believe me: in stage He is Like a Bad and autistic Guy. Not a real pleasure to see his behaviour. Some decades ago I Met one of His musicians from THEM in a pub in my hometown and he said something in this way too: "He is a brilliant musician but an asshole, nothing more to say."

[@jameshamilton7562]

@@kelderecgraugnom8201 I've seen him twice and lucky enough to say he even had a laugh with the crowd however many share your sentiment. It's an interesting comment regarding autism as it wasn't really a thing when he was young. Perhaps he is autist8c, undiagnosed?

[@luisafalanitule5350]

Beautifulsong❤️VM

[@martcarey]

@TheReverendJohnson , they are Uhliann Pipes,"Elbow pipes", similar to bagpipes but the air is fed in via bellows worked by the elbow and the chanter has 9 holes.Very difficult to play and very expensive to buy! That guy with the Robin Hood haircut (lol), is Paddy Maloney, a legend in Irish musical circles!

[@KaeptnRostron]

Multitalent Van Morrison! He plays harmonika, piano, saxophone, guitar, organ and even percussion!

[@RMcGivern]

I’ve also heard somewhere that he can play harp

[@troutmeplica9272]

Absolutely fucking speechless...

[@kieransavage100]

You stick together,so you do…

[@sheilabarron5532]

Sounds like a Crisp Morning Dew GodBlessLovePeaceToAllNations

[@joanfrankel7666]

The Irish air they're playing at the end is "The Red-Haired Man's Wife".

[@MegaArchivist]

"Celtic Ray" When Lewellyn comes around And he goes through Market Town You'll be on the Celtic Ray Are you ready? When McMannus comes around On his early morning rounds Crying "Heron 'a' lay" You'll be on the Celtic Ray Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales I can hear the ancient voices calling "Children, children, children" When the coal brick man comes 'round On a cold November day You'll be on the Celtic Ray Are you ready? Are you ready? Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales I can hear the ancient voices calling "Children, children, children" Listen Jimmy! I want to go home. Listen Jimmy! I want to go home. I've been away from the Ray too long I've been away from the Ray too long All over Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales I can hear the ancient voices calling "Children, children, come home children" "Children, come home on the Celtic Ray" "In the early morning we'll go walking where the light comes shining through On the Celtic Ray Come home children Come home on the Celtic Ray

[@MegaArchivist]

Thank you for correcting me, I've made the changes.

[@luccadennehy1329]

Stephen Morrissey shot my dom

[@luccadennehy1329]

Meant to say Stephen...no one likes a corrector on my country! It's a standing joke ...next minute .. they will be saying to Van " ya don't want to do it like that Van " ! Ha

[@martincarey7954]

It’s “ Herring away”....MacMannus is a fish seller.

[@ednawilberkading7245]

Bring it on home!

[@luisafalanitule5350]

Love Van Morrison💛

[@peteleiner7884]

u're on the celtic ray ,,,und u will meet van ...amazing at its best

[@susanfraser1920]

ONE THING ABOUT VAN ,WRITE SING PERFORM PLAY GUITAR SAX MOUTH ORGAN PIANO DID I FORGET ANYTHING WELL HE DOES IT ALL VERY VERY WELL WHAT WE HERE IUS A GENIUS

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

The uilleann pipes are the best part of this ensemble.

[@david-pb4bi]

Van Morrisade deep joy

[@TheBlueskyson]

Ray Kelly in the wings

[@erasmomuller1075]

Simply wonderful!!!

[@MDQ01]

oh how this reminds me of my family

[@robertjohnston1339]

I am a Celt and Gael from the north of Ireland and my people respect and understand the Catalan struggle. Saoirse

[@kizimbosinon2892]

Hoo van morrison my stars ❤️😍😘

[@0otee]

G r e a t. Anytime🌺🌷🌺🎶🌺🌷

[@johnquinn6351]

Something deep and spiritual about Van Morrison

[@gumpster74]

just gettin back to some roots

[@saulbellow4136]

Ah the good auld days!

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Never seen van drumming before!

[@ClerkinTFentch]

is Macmanus a reference to Elvis (Declan Macmanus) Costello? "When the coalbrick man comes around on a cold November day" .... on a cold Indiana day, too..

[@patrickpearse9769]

Clerkin T. Fentch The answer to your silly question, is a resounding no.

[@bernadettefeltham3062]

Great!

[@nevennekic5262]

This was the coronation of whole Ireland.

[@boychildnew1]

Here Van - how about the Cornish?! hehe...

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Why yes! The Cornish are as well.

[@terrydonaldson]

wow......

[@joeblack7497]

The Patriarchal and Matriarchal of my family are mostly Irish, some Scottish and some Welsh, So we are Celts indeed...

[@3456jcw]

Van playing the drums, multi talented what else can he play besides guitar??

[@DamonDiogostine-ux5bl]

Harmonica keyboards saxophone

[@liamg353]

he also plays saxaphone

[@MsRojoDiablo]

Me too

[@senatorsable]

Paddy..🎶

[@patriciathewisher2315]

I know this tune and words in Irish but not sure what the presumably original song I know is called. Need to think about that one

[@thofman09]

@gransoporo Ah, but can he play the bodhrán????

[@gerardmullen7361]

Paddy!

[@rentatrip1videos]

(Master Card Commercial) , Bleached Skin , $3.00 a bottle... One White Sequenced Glove $35.00 , countless plastic surgery $145,000.00 - Being Born with a Traditional Irish Backbone.....PRICELESS

[@TheMarnirain]

@lilrvrgrl69 awesome

[@kevinmcauley8467]

Anyway know if this concert is available anywhere on a cd or dvd please ???

[@DrPalinurus]

it was on BBC tv (1988?) i don't think its on dvd.

[@kevinmcauley8467]

What year did this happen ???

[@damondiogostine2925]

What year was the music video take place in

[@crieff1sand2s]

St Patrick's day 1988

[@joeblack7497]

Van is known to be "temperamental," to say the least... He gives an angry type of glance, around 3:45 point, I am not sure if it is simply, thoughtful reflection; or, if a note or miscue by he or someone else upset him?

[@kieransavage100]

We like him in Thailand…..

[@alanlane3670]

"are you ready"..........???

[@Osssian]

''Of Van Morrison I hesitate to speak. The fellow is scarcely human. His merest belch is as lovely as the Song of the Sirens. He sweats beauty just as naturally as a Christian sweats hate.''

[@rcerovic]

pa ok

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Ireland Scotland Brittany Galicia Cornwall n Wales the six Celtic regions

[@MyMalahide]

Not much this man cant do

[@johnpaulmurray1750]

It doesn't get more Oirish dan dis

[@JohnSmith-ji6lu]

Vote SNP.

[@SilvioManfredDante85]

lame