Foy Vance - "Bangor Town" (Acoustic)

[@ryanmcgill9241]

I am a guy from Bangor living in Germany, I have to listen to this song at least once a month. A tear in my eye each time. For those few minutes I am home.

[@catriona1866]

Bless ya ..Fealtys on High Street❤

[@johnriley1406]

I'm quite glad this doesn't have millions and millions of views, kind of makes it special to the few people who recognise beautiful music

[@michellecoules3895]

John Paul Riley it's also likely even few people have come back again and again, making the view count higher but the number of unique viewers even lower than implied (eg I am convinced I make up half of the current viewer count, while still being only one person, last time I checked)

[@subinmdr]

Michelle Murphy well the other half is mine

[@Vagabon1729dho-_]

Subin Manandhar No

[@Vagabon1729dho-_]

Michelle Murphy No

[@ciaranlogue2310]

My sentiment exactky- it's kinda selfish, but most don't know real music. This is music. Foy is the man. My mission this year is to get to a gig of his. Never been. Been a fan for a few years now.

[@timmylangenberg]

Never heard of this guy. Found him by accident. Instant fan.

[@johncunningham8276]

timmy langenberg I’m glad you found him. I’ve been trying to tell everyone about him. Sadly, a lot of people just don’t care for great artistry these days. I love most genres of music, but damn, damn, damn… this man reaches in and touches the depths of the soul!

[@beatrizcugini302]

same here bro

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Me too! Glad we did though. Wow.

[@saraboucherit6645]

Thank god we did

[@yasmine7218]

Same here.

[@denisehain7340]

I use to go to Bangor town as a child , when things got bad in Belfast my mum use to take us to Bangor for the day at the beach it was a happy place, our minds may be tethered but our hearts are wild

[@deatensmason]

Foy is gold, a treasure, instantly relate to the passion, and the pain, he lens to all of his music. Can only hope he continues to make music and share our stories with the world.

[@tanyalaverty9074]

I've lived in Bangor 23 years and only just heard of him . Thought I'd look him up heard this song. Amazing.

[@Eeva6]

"Our minds are tethered but our hearts are wild" Love that.

[@leebirmingham1250]

i concur.

[@amyjames9333]

when I hear it in my head it sounds more like our hearts are wide open, but when I read the lyrics I realize it's because I'm from the wrong place to hear wild, but I still think it's amazing that words work like that, and both are so great. And now trying to cover his music seems too intimidating because I do not have an irish accent lol. my favorite line in the song

[@RareCandyRehab]

One of the best songs ever written, hands down.

[@osiasu]

Still my favourite song from the absolutely outstanding Foy Vance. Makes me long to be home in my patch of the north west Highlands of Scotland with family and friends that I miss so much.❤️

[@Ckeating2014]

My pap and I would always share music with each other. He passed away over a year ago. I just discovered Foy Vance. I wish I would have earlier because this is someone I know he would have loved. This song in particular makes me think of my pap- wish I could share with him. Thank you for this beautiful song, Mr. Vance.

[@cindyevans7005]

Must feel the same as standing in the same room. Absolute beauty 😍

[@alangibson5343]

Crazy how when someone sings a song about your home town and you know every bit he's singing about ...Fealty's bar..good old Gerry and Julie preaching while pissed as farts😆 you painted the perfect portrait Foy,always knew you'd go far bud,fair play to you😉

[@kathrynerickson8525]

Oh gosh, that Irish soul. I can't get enough of it. Makes me miss my Pa!

[@stephentyler4352]

I get this tune stuck in my head so often. Foy created a masterpiece with this one. God, I love it! ❤️‍🩹 It has healing powers.

[@heidinorman8081]

Grew up and went to Bangor Girls High School.. such happy,fun memories.. The school is long gone as am I..but often dream of being there... out on the rowing boats and swimming in the sea... miss it very much

[@kellycreason7286]

It's hard to think of a ticket price I would not pay to see Foy Vance. I've seen him twice. Not only were his performances amazing, he has the ability to turn his audience into family - we're all his brothers and sisters.

[@markokadovic1742]

Give this man a Grammy!!!

[@maureenwagg5305]

Life is too short to miss out on greatness like this. I'm paying it forward to someone else who loves the blues.

[@johnbatson8779]

Used to walk to Bangor from Belfast along the lough looking at both the exposed geology and the sea life. Very nice memories

[@bxnhxg2707]

My hometown, how much I hated the place, but only after leaving did I realise it’s beauty, and this describes Bangor to a tee

[@mcstratoman]

Foy is one soulful artist. His writing, singing, melodies. Music just pours out of him.

[@christieclaytor802]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. He is so talented. All his music hits ur soul

[@murtlegraner1056]

I love you and your music. It's real music we can appreciate, let alone sing to. You are simply amazing. The whole world should hear and know about you. Thank you so much.

[@Imgonnabehonest]

This song punches me in the emotions.

[@reneeterry4385]

Me too!!! 😍

[@paulcain2460]

Beautiful song about my beautiful home town.

[@jeffkersting8278]

I owe my friend a great debt of gratitude. He just introduced me to Foy Vance. Thank you!!

[@kgcathcart]

"county down"......best line of the song. Thanks Foy. I feel less homesick now.

[@HopeRemains1]

WHY WHY WHY isn't this man bigger??? He has so much talent, soul...on and on and on! Love this album AND all of his previous music. It never gets old because his music is timeless, just like all great art.

[@shill700]

that's why he isn't bigger

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

On point:)

[@josephinahuxley]

I think I heard he's supporting Elton John this year so watch this space...

[@kanjobazooey7943]

He isn't bigger because your government doesnt want people to love eachother and unite

[@hbmaritime757]

Some people just stop growing at 5’3”. But seriously, this man is a great artist, and I am glad I discovered his beautiful music.

[@benrhysf]

being from bangor makes me feel so much joy

[@AlexanderMcConnell]

This makes me feel privileged to live in Bangor.

[@bernardorojas4511]

discovered Foy by accident when the live recording of Make it Rain appeared in my recommended. I was absolutely blown away and had to learn more of his music and it's a blessing I did

[@jerbearlolz]

Same here

[@doctorm5516]

I knew Foy when I was younger, and the boy always had a quare set of lungs, but he's just amazing now. What a wonderful ode to my hometown.

[@206Firecracka]

He's certainly a major credit to the musical world. Stumbled on one song and haven't stopped checking back once 😁

[@RosehillJewelry]

This wonderful artist brings me to tears, not because every song is sad but because he is magical whenever he begins to sing. I love you Foy Vance.

[@gudivibes]

This is what I am looking for... real music. Thanks!

[@bigmike11676]

I have no words...

[@bigmike11676]

I still drop in here several times a month to hear this perfection.

[@denisehain7340]

Fabulous thanks you are amazing

[@taschadams]

that voice just gets me every time, so soulful! beautiful song

[@Alex36Alex]

2;54 give me chills all over my bones EVERY FUCKING TIMES!!!!

[@nigegarnham8623]

Saw this fella in Norwich this year and he was FANTASTIC. My wife and I sing his albums in the car smiling at each other, its just brilliant moments. Now booked to see him at the Cambridge junction. Bring it on Foy my man 😀

[@sensettione2205]

Where do you live? I live in Arkansas. I love this mans music. Its raw

[@nigegarnham8623]

@@sensettione2205 we live near Norwich in the UK

[@jessiecooper8532]

This has quickly become one of my favorite songs, I'm hooked on him now. Some of the best acoustic and live recordings I've heard. Thank you for the beautiful music.

[@EmileeMarieee]

This one hits my heart deep tonight. Nothing can compare to the people and the pride of the emerald isle. It's inspiring to see the efforts happening to bring peace and communication between the people on either side.

[@josephineross2074]

I have listened to For over 20 years. I love him.especially dong The Guiding Light.he has helped me through grief in my life. Amazing voice. X

[@darcelhunter5325]

You move my soul Foy....You were born to sing and move people...You move me

[@jolynndavidson6877]

I love his Sound...just found him by accident too...Wow! What a Gem!!💙💙

[@elizabethlowry7729]

Brings back so many memories of Bangor. Used to spend our holidays there many years ago. Loved the song. Roy Vance reminds me of my other favourite singer Van Morrison. Will definitely buy his C D.

[@PSER805]

Your songs shine the best when its just you, an instrument, and your voice.

[@danrob3789]

Why am I just now discovering Foy???!!! Just beautiful!

[@stephenboswell9449]

Hearts are tethered! Sweet.

[@80andybrown80]

I just love this

[@Baggiolyful]

Makes me happy knowing real music is still out there.😌

[@johnlaplacajr845]

I just discovered Foy Vance this week after the announcement of him and Anderson East going on tour and I can't stop listening to him. Amazing stuff!

[@ForeverAlexMcC]

Bangor holds such great memories for me :') spent most of my teenage years there. love this song :)

[@fabianseh2783]

You, sir, are the real deal!!

[@refiloeisrael6148]

Mr Vance you are amazing. Your music touches me in places I never knew existed, I love you and your music. Thank you so much for the special melodies

[@peggymiller9064]

Why does this music hit me so much more than the music that's out there now??? Just can't get into modern music. We need this kind of music on the radios

[@gillianhunt4697]

This song makes me homesick for home, even when I am at home! Another amazing song from Foy! ♥♥♥

[@SoYeahChrisCrafts]

I started from Hozier to have some background music while I work. When this song played. I stopped everything. This performance is a spiritual experience.

[@DstnLaPres]

If you love this one I recommend all of Foy's music but especially "If Christopher Calls" which he wrote about his Father in Law's passing-its haunting, beautiful, and vulnerable... A masterpiece which reminds me as a writer, once again, sometimes the most simple but honest song wields more raw psychological & Spiritual Power than any lyrically complex & musically technical could dream of wielding. I'd also check out "Burden" & "Sapling" ... Pretty much Foy's entire catalogue of music--the man is a once in a Generation Musical Spirit.

[@tonymahon7783]

Just heard this for the first time yesterday!!! Love it.

[@AmandaRidenour13]

Instantly taken back to my childhood, watching sheets blow in the breeze. . those times seem so simple looking back now. Your music is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Truly. Moved to tears.

[@BennLuvsYou24]

That's a very beautiful quaint picture of one's childhood which I happen to share.

[@MrStuBStu]

Beautiful. Everything about it. Whatever soul is, you have it. This and "Burden" performed in the same way are two of my favorite performances, by anyone, ever.

[@rhuntley862]

I'm from Bangor but live in England for uni so I'm not home much. I've been unable to stop playing this the last few days!

[@nabilharrar7787]

Just magical 🤍

[@amyjames9333]

Oh my goodness this is seriously, like the most beautiful song I have ever even heard and I'm 43. I was immediately like, Thank you Isaac! My son showed me your song two days ago and I cannae stop listening. I'm actually from Texas but immediately knew there was something about it, and after 10 times through I heard the accent for the first time, your voice is soulful and it almost sounds like an American song at first because of how deep and full the sound is, like an 80s soul rock song almost. All I know is I can't stop listening to you. I actually think this is an example of a song God is inside of. Thank you for giving it to us.

[@txtova35]

Fellow Texan with Irish heritage loving this man's music.

[@jeromeycole613]

What a voice. Wow. I believe every word

[@smarshall83]

Wow, one of the most amazing pieces of music I have ever heard.

[@mandy198191]

Saw Foy opening in Scotland for Elton John it was fantastic. Can't wait to see him again in Chicago this October.

[@zineeddinebarka6985]

"Bangor Town" I set my sails And betrothed, the wind will guide me To draw upon the North East shore Of the emerald island County Down Where Bangor town Is now and forever calling And recalls me by the shore At peace In silence I sit down by the water And I glory at my host Let the rivers roll over like lovers Oh brothers and sisters and I Good lord you know we need it most Our minds are tethered but our hearts are wild In Bangor town County Down Let Joys abound Back in Fealtys bar on High Street Where we'll raise a glass to all a fair tomorrow We'll be found Amidst the sound Of our laughter ever roaring As we drink our fill where once We drowned our sorrows I sit down by the water And I glory at my host Let the rivers roll over like lovers Oh brothers and sisters and I Good lord you know we need it most Our minds are tethered but our hearts are wild In Bangor town County Down And where Jerry wails Writing signs outside the Helmsman Beware you passers by what lays inside there Oh he testified And Julie cried, reminiscing on her story Surrounded once by glory now by violence I sit down by the water And I glory at my host Let the rivers roll over like lovers Oh brothers and sisters and I Good lord you know we need it most Our minds are tethered but our hearts are wild In Bangor town County Down

[@gamercat4764]

you know the description exists?

[@tango8011]

You'll be winning a Grammy fine sir. Love the moustache too. Well done Foy.

[@maureenwagg5305]

He will win an Oscar for the moustache lol

[@SuperAlicat1979]

Yeah I can remember foy at school he always had his own style well done foy from all at home in Bangor

[@dawaiira4512]

@@SuperAlicat1979you knew foy? wow.

[@arsenalgaa3697]

pinku_ my dads in his band. I have the opportunity to go back stage every gig and all

[@DaveLFC1974]

@@SuperAlicat1979 he was in my class at school , he was a nice guy , knew he would do well after stars in their eyes had an amazing voice , well done foy

[@juliamcarthur7056]

Wow. Just heard of him this past weekend and I am hooked. Wow.

[@aaronhahn4870]

Fantastic.....this is how you make a tune!

[@JS-hu7pv]

This is the kind of music, and Foy the type of artist, that sucks you in completely. Wow.

[@craigmckay9072]

No words on ya go son !!

[@NaNa-tr6wj]

J'adore me ballader comme cela....thanks Mister

[@davidreeves4659]

Easy top five most beautiful songs I've heard and thats among amazing Grace and soulshine

[@80andybrown80]

Beautifully sung and memories come.

[@aureliarr]

THIS is real music!

[@recondowarhawk2938]

I discovered your music a few days ago. I'm on another deployment to Afghanistan and Sir your music soothes me from all the chaos around me. I'm a forever fan! I hope to see you perform one day. Love it!

[@craigmckay9072]

Foy what a voice son🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robertgituhu9975]

Still hear still loving it

[@claireartigau4042]

Felt in love with this man and his voice and words this morning…

[@2222222aaa]

Reminds me of a nice combination of Van Morrison and Daryl Scott. Great song sir.

[@shadzrob1234]

Listening to it on this morning's bike ride and helped south the soul.

[@vertilozyska3298]

Co za wokal, co za emocje. Jestem zachwycony. Kawał głosu. Jestem od dzisiaj fanem.

[@joshualeefrazier4290]

Saw this live yesterday in Portland. Amazing!

[@scusano3673]

foy so good he puts his ♥ in everytime can't fake real

[@Dbo704]

Goosebumps all over...that doesn’t happen often. I feel that soul brother. Thanks so much for sharing. Your style reminds me of mine just so much damn better. Peace and love always!

[@oliverduffy6146]

Wow. No words 😲

[@Adam-k9s7v]

Definition of severely underrated

[@carlchambers1590]

Lived in Bangor Co Down for 20 n this is the first I've this and tbh this song brings the almost pride coming from this lil place.... thank you Foy!!!

[@ivicagagulic2828]

I can't stop listening this man! Amazing voice 👏👏

[@nicolemeqeulledoaq2923]

🙏💞🌛😇💞 boy one of my best lyricalist I just love your music especially Bangor town, she burns and Coco love all your music 🇬🇧💕 love sitting back listening to your music really inspired by your music I sing my heart out to Bangor town as I previously lived there before the Ur 20000 and based on a true story so I hear love it ❤️ X

[@cocovazquez4160]

Beautiful song ❤

[@maryoconnor513]

What a talent....take a bow sir...looking forward to Cyprus avenue Cork in December. #talentonanotherlevel

[@rachelcook5246]

I'm in love with this

[@notthatisis]

I can't wait to see this man live in October!

[@peterdallen2004]

a lovely soulful song about the town i live in!!

[@VirginiaWright]

Love, love, love this! Awesome, job! Voice is amazing.

[@carolebraidner3212]

So amazing A beautiful song from a lovely person Thanks

[@callumspencermusic4728]

one of my favourite songs absolutely amazing artist. inspiration to young musicians everywhere was going to come watch in Leeds but was sold out! gutted!

[@lindarobertson1341]

I just stumbled upon this.....what a voice he has. I'm going to look for more of his music and hope that he tours here so that I can go and see him!