Foster & Allen - Maggie (Original Version)

Classic performance from the video 'A Trip Down Memory Lane', by Foster & Allen

[@danielkavanaugh4544]

Am 75 now been married 50 yrs this song brings tears, whatever the future brings this song bring memories of our youth together and our love

[@eklipze5949]

@brianchoi8888It brings me back to my childhood too except that’s only the early 2010s, It was my Grandads favourite song and I grew up listening to it

[@michaelconnell7808]

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[@michaelconnell7808]

​@brianchoi8888 모두에게 축복 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Bobcat9]

When I was a boy, my mother had a compilation album featuring this song, and we'd flip that record over and over all day long on Saturdays as we cleaned the house. Mom would always go to the player and turn it up quite loud when this song came on and we'd all sing along. I don't relate much to the lyrics, but the beautiful softness of the melody and the smooth vibrato of Allen's voice... make me cry with fond memories of the wonderful home my Irish-heritage mother provided for us.

[@user-ko1ez9qy6s]

Perfection is the only way to describe these two gentlemen's performing this soulful song.

[@margaretlundregan5356]

I'm known as Maggie .as was my granny.and now My great granddaughter Maggie. This song i have loved it since i was young ,Thank you ❤️ ❤❤❤❤xxx

[@chriscook676]

My nana and Grandad loved Foster and Alan. I was brought up by them and now they have passed these songs mean so much xx

[@susanleighton9448]

I’m the same my mum passed 5 yrs ago and foster and Allen was one of her favourite singers xx

[@cyrildadswell7682]

The type of love between him and maggie was the norm thoes days. Today it's the exception

[@user-fc8zk5bh3b]

This song is so beautiful I love Foster and Allen 😍❣️

[@janhulse9518]

at 20 ,I cried and cried over these words.feeling all the pain the older generation feel about being treated like a

[@moirahenry2975]

I adore this song but it makes me cry and causes my heart to ache. I always think of my mum and Grannie and my little sister and how much i miss them. Foster and Allen they are legends

[@murraywood7480]

I would imagine everyone has or had a Maggie in their life , such a whimsical little melody I am sure it means something special to those who listen to it over & over again.. I know it means so many special thoughts to me.. Kind thoughts to all who enjoy it as much as I do Peggy Wood (Aotearoa)

[@badhabit3737]

I'm originally from Manchester England and worked in an Irish pub in London. I loved the Irish music on that Duke box and would put most of my tips in there.❤

[@maureencraig3915]

My farther used to sing this to my mum love it till this day so many memories flood back ,when I listen to them

[@alanhensley7430]

This video is now some 40 years old. When I watch videos like this, I often wonder about the people portrayed in them. I wonder what became of the young lady featured in the video and how being featured might have affected her life. I have loved this song since I first heard it last year and, at the age of 70, have learned how to play it on violin to play at the 2024 Southern Music Festival coming up next week at the Ashokan Music Camp in Ashokan, NY. There are so many different versions, but I am opting to play the Foster and Allen version because it is haunting and brings back so many memories.

[@user-uv7ny7ej6u]

I love this song down to my soul. It's so beautiful.

[@overopensights]

You can listen to any vocalists worldwide- no one competes with these two fellows,

[@greymorris9006]

There does come a time in your life when you realise the days are coming to an end. A case of outliving your time with some wonderful people.

[@magnuswalker7957]

My wife and I are at that point, 77 and 89 but we have had a good life.

[@mariusj.-w.girard9720]

Beautiful Song by Foster & Allen❣❣

[@nicksvisiontohear]

This song was played at my grandfather's funeral.

[@daveking1532]

Just doesn't get any better than this.........

[@sangvaiphei142]

i love this song....the tune was so good to my heart... 🥰... ❤️❤️❤️

[@bettytoh9088]

I love this beautiful song. Thank you for sharing with us. It sure is walking down Memory Lane !

[@cliveexton8993]

So totally perfect! What incredible talents!

[@user-uz8wk2tz6k]

no one can sing it better! i love love this!

[@johnnywylie9037]

Absolutly love these guys music❤

[@vaughangarrick]

Huh, never realised he had such a good voice. Now listening years later I’m really impressed

[@janethu9169]

Beautiful.

[@daantjiekotze3141]

The original composer of "Since you and I were young, Maggie" is James Austin Butterfield. He wrote the song in 1865.

[@kayedavis1032]

Actually the lyrics were written by George Washington Johnson, and the music by Butterfield. Johnson's original poem is published in Maple Leaves which contains the original poem and others. The story behind the song is as beautiful as the song itself. Many others have added verses to the song over the years, but the spirit of the song remains. The book has been out of publication for many years, but a patient search of the internet will produce a copy of the entire book where you can find the original poem on page 164.

[@susanshine5424]

Today is the 1st time that I have heard this. My cousin from Scotland sent it to me. I had to grab the kleenex box. It brought tears!! I dearly love it! Thank you for sharing this.

[@maggiemccarthy-qs7un]

My uncle just sent me this ❤ beautiful and not just because my name is Maggie xx

[@Otherwise10]

Tears of joy ... Thank You.

[@user-uz8wk2tz6k]

i love this soooo much!

[@TheMonarchgroup]

This beautiful song makes me feel so very sad.

[@jamesham521]

Helps me clean the dust from my memory

[@mariabrett6712]

Beautiful song❤️😢

[@htarceno]

Thank you for sharing this. My Aunt Maggie would love it.

[@user-tc9wm7pu6f]

That's my favourite song

[@noreenmacrae8883]

Love it .💘💘💘💘

[@rapier1954]

It originated in Canada and was written by a Canadian.

[@josephineplank9528]

Beautiful ❤.

[@Quasilobo]

I love you, Maggie.

[@lawrencesmith7009]

The older I get the more I understand.

[@judyhaddon3284]

This was my grandparents song, they were born in the 1800’s

[@judyhaddon3284]

And I can remember my mother telling me this. 2:05

[@julierowe1732]

Also love Finbar Wright's version of this song from the Irish Tenors CD.

[@johnwjones3026]

Excellent

[@mojopriest75]

Reminds me of my dad

[@lyallchristian2720]

❤

[@martincosgrave17]

It's a shame they cut it short as the words of the other verses are really beautiful

[@NoNonsenseKindaGal]

I've never heard of these guys or their music

[@overopensights]

You have missed out for a long time, they are great!

[@bertlilley4988]

Original handwritten script hangs in CityHall Barrie Ontario Canada

[@peteratkinson922]

I came here via Mulligan and O'Hare

[@MariaB.-ht3xt]

Maggie is the nick name for Margaret! Isn't it?

[@MariaB.-ht3xt]

Change a bit also Margaret = Maggie, to Magdalena = Magdi, If it is any possibility, Thanks.

[@user-zl1sx2hv5y]

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