Harvest Moon - Neil Young - Cover at Wedding (watch out for the surprise from the bride halfway in!)

The Maddens perform Neil Young's Harvest Moon at Niamh and Alan's wedding
Main vocals & guitar: Barry and Dominic Madden
Backing vocals & eggs: Marguerite Madden and Emma O'Sullivan
Harmonica: Niamh Madden
Surprised husband: Alan O'Sullivan
Recorded by Will Barrett on 17 June, 2017
Venue: Cliff Townhouse, Dublin, Ireland
Thanks to my wonderful family, sis Emzo and hubbie Alano. Massive ginormous kudos to Will for capturing all of this on his phone...Will and Jean, you are legends!

[@Mr_Ed.]

The happiest day of her life, and then she brought so much happiness to thousands of us strangers who've since watched this video. Nice one.💙

[@dottiebaker6623]

Not only did the bride do a great job on the harmonica, the pace of this was great - most folks rush it too much. Loved it when everyone sang along. One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@lippyjumba]

Thanks Dottie. Glad you liked it.

[@johns.4331]

No way!!! The bride comes up and plays the harmonica. COOL AS COOL CAN BE!!!

[@battlehrfred]

sweeeeeet

[@tekkenfan01]

Damn right

[@neildesperandum6114]

The charming thing about this video is the surprise, which your comment spoils.

[@johns.4331]

@@neildesperandum6114 the moronic thing about it is that you would read the comments before watching the video. Do you do everything bass ackwards?

[@neildesperandum6114]

@@johns.4331 👍 Spoonerism appreciated! ‘Moronic’ epithet less so. When the screen opens, the top posts are there for all to see. Just saying. No big deal. You’re not the only one to have done it and I’m not the only one to have raised the point. We’re agreed that it’s a really nice video.

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

Touched this old man. Makes me feel like love is still alive, sweet, and well. Love, aahh.

[@derekbarnes5718]

The bride has stolen the show twice that day, well done girl xxxxx

[@davidyorke]

Wow!!, that was so good, got me crying when the bride came up to play the harp, just like Neil.

[@janicejohnson6438]

That choked me up. It is one of my favorite Neil Young songs.

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Me Too listen to it Every day!😁😊

[@chrisrose5885]

One of the nicest versions I've ever heard... no. The nicest. Well done, folks!! Such beautiful harmonizing.... ❤

[@chrisrose5885]

Pleasure, Neamh, keep up the good work !

[@TheGrouch2000]

Neil has played some incredible music & some incredible harp solo's, but none better than on this classic. Mournful, soulful on point. Congrats to the bride & well played Ma'm.

[@guyrabinowitz]

The plural of "solo" is "solos." Also, the word is spelled "Ma'am."

[@TheGrouch2000]

@@guyrabinowitz Oh, a spelling Nazi.

[@guyrabinowitz]

@@TheGrouch2000 Thank God we're here!

[@williamc.1198]

Our grand daughter will be getting married on the harvest moon 1 October. She had never heard this song til I told her about it. She now wants it for her wedding. That's so neat!

[@niamhmadden6185]

That is so lovely William, congrats to your granddaughter and hope you all get to enjoy Harvest Moon for her wedding 💒 😊

[@williamc.1198]

@@niamhmadden6185: The ceremony was held out in the open in our South pasture. The weather was perfect; the moon was perfect, the song by Niel Young was perfect and all was well with the world! Thank you for your kind wishes. May their marriage be just as perfect as this day was!

[@niamhmadden6185]

@@williamc.1198 That sounds wonderful! I'm glad to hear it went well and the ceremony was every bit as lovely as expected 🥰

[@ricardoreynoso685]

That Song of the one and only Neil Young is a Masterpiece of MUSIC!!!

[@dinorockwell7670]

Have her listen to the original version by Neil Young. It's amazing.

[@dawsonnichols3166]

wow what a beautiful wedding. brought tears to my eyes.

[@johns.4331]

I balled my eyes out and I'm 60 years old.

[@cooleyerandl7409]

Rehearsing and constant love for music, makes this happen. You rock!

[@chrisfabri1987]

Perfect!! You HAVE to get the harp spot on when you cover this song and she killed it!! BRAVO Darling! Well Done!

[@811birch]

This is exceptionally romantic!

[@tsav6952]

Wow what a beautiful cover to the prettiest song ever recorded. Very impressed!

[@davidlawlor4317]

That's gorgeous.

[@kailashanand6]

chapeau, kudos, love and kisses to the bride from Austria! Lovely!

[@jackmanning809]

Fantastic ! I loved it when the bride got up and played the harmonica.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

You have spoiled the suprise ! 😀

[@neildesperandum6114]

I agree with %%. Why spoil the surprise for everyone ☹️?

[@jackmanning809]

​@@neildesperandum6114 Who reads the comments before seeing the videos?

[@neildesperandum6114]

@@jackmanning809 people scroll down the comments to see whether the video’s worth watching. Actually, although I often do that, I didn’t this time, so your comment didn’t spoil it for me 🙂

[@francine5801]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@johnyasmin13]

How beautiful. I honestly can't believe how beautifully you put this together. I wish you a very Happy and healthy future together from john in England 🇬🇧 🎤

[@niamhmadden6185]

Thanks John for the lovely feedback and kind wishes! :)

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

This is just a reminder, the little woman will always sweetly remind you of why you love her.

[@brentevans4961]

👍🏻 Fantastic Job ‼️

[@johns.4331]

The Mom and Dad... LEGENDS FOREVER!!!!

[@aldelacerda2940]

You can tell the groom , truly loves his bride to be..tried to fight em back .

[@geoffreydell7926]

That was very nice. One of my favorites.

[@snook7100]

I guess I was expecting more. Night time, outside would be a better time for this song & the bride & groom dancing. Ah, well, just my thoughts. Great cover, though & Congrats to the newlyweds. I wish them more Love & more Happiness, Always...

[@melvynmsobel210]

You gotta love it! So wonderful! XXX

[@daveyuke8]

Brilliant loved it.

[@elr752]

What a great cover! Absolutely loved it!

[@MichaelYISRAEL]

lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrCemilorhon]

Hope they will live happily ever after..Love the cover.

[@wagonmaster1974]

Awwww, shucks....:) Beautiful!

[@KuriosPC]

Dang. This was beautiful. Teary eyed. So what?

[@andyferdinand6540]

So so Beautiful... God Bless You Always and Forever...

[@jackvolta3489]

It wouldn't be the same song without the harmonica. Well done & congratulations.

[@martindundas3328]

That has got too be the most awesome rendition of 1 of my favorite songs. Love it,great job 👏

[@xVacant429]

Beautiful Cover! I even teared a little

[@mickb7459]

This is brilliant I love it 😀

[@deliadsantiago9895]

👏👏👏👏👏Encore! What a beautiful cover! The bride rocks!

[@rg-web-design]

Beautiful.

[@petertrout8140]

Awesome....tears to my eyes...

[@rogerauger7766]

Beautiful. :)

[@GiGiGoesShopping]

Gorgeous! Neil would be pleased I'll bet 💚

[@chrisfabri8512]

Unreal!! Watching thinking who's gonna play the harp!! Question answered!!!! XXX

[@ThePduncan742]

And the bride was very good and rignt on and in key.. What a lovely surprise

[@remememberwhen1329]

FANTASTIC COVER!!!! JUST ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL............

[@MARKETMAN6789]

Beautiful moment captured on video for themselves and their family and friends xx

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

Wow I love this video and yes I am crying now this is so sweet

[@lippyjumba]

Thanks Mitchell. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a great day. :)

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

@@lippyjumba I know it was I can feel it for sure myself

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

@@lippyjumba may I ask if you were the Groom ??

[@lippyjumba]

Thanks Mitchell. My deepest condolences on your loss. I hope our rendition gave you some fond memories. Bitter sweet I'm sure 😔. We are all the same family. From left to right. My Dad, my Mum, my wife and I sang on the right. My sister was bride who played the harmonica. She learnt it in secret for the day. Practicing on park benches and when her husband wasn't home. Hence the surprise on his face (seated to the right). Dad is a singer song writer and we are all a bit musical but had never played a song as a family together until that day (we did practice of course though 😁). I'll let the family know about your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. Keep listening to music, remembering and taking each day as it comes. We send you good fortune and our best wishes for the future. B

[@biis2dynha]

Beautiful version guys! I'm in love

[@leandro-yesyoucan]

hahaha I Just loved you all ! Nice job !!! How is good see a little bit of civilization !!! 😍😍😍

[@silajeep1]

Talented family right there folks!

[@williamc.1198]

Very nice! Such a great song for a wedding!

[@Learntheharmonica]

Great job Niamh, and congratulations!

[@niamhmadden6185]

Couldn't have done it without your harmonica lessons, thank you SO much!

[@peterescalante1207]

Beautiful!

[@PonziZombieKiller]

Love it, the bride plays the harp.

[@ccc530]

Now THAT was sooooo cool! Had me fighting back tears!

[@pederlettstroem980]

So beautiful! ❤️

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

Beautiful! Love Neil Young! 🎵🎶❤

[@flutemusing]

Thank for sharing this beautiful moment. It brought joy to my day.

[@guyheck9225]

Nice 👍🏻😁🤗 Oh yeah I'm 60 on Halloween and thank you ✌️

[@philipmullen5980]

Made me smile and feel good 👌

[@ptgizmo]

Awesome!!!

[@capturethemomentorloseitforeve]

I Love watching covers of this song, this is one of the best :-)

[@sanducci47]

Beautiful 😍

[@steveknowles9817]

Wow, love it.

[@greenheadband]

Tear jerker!!!

[@jeanwalter6889]

beautiful, excellent

[@neildesperandum6114]

How lovely.

[@joelandry1136]

Incredible absolutely incredible

[@dorfdussel]

Great job, love it!!!!

[@catshoebags248]

Omg I love this song and I think they are going to have a long long happy 💓 life x good luck guys x

[@robertshetlandmusic3681]

Fantastic, bride added lovely little original pieces in there, well done all of you, enjoyed that!

[@DullardMallard1]

The Family that Plays together stays together. (Val).

[@SergioAguero16]

An absolutely amazing cover.

[@geoffwhittle7476]

Wonderful cover and harmony. Made this silly old fool tear up!

[@marydooley7954]

So so lovely, congratulations again you two xx

[@pmvoice88]

My eyes are just itchy!

[@enzodelbono9884]

Love this...one of my favourite Neil Young songs...

[@charliefoster3221]

The Bride has some serious talent, lucky man.

[@mgunde]

Very well done.

[@JoseSanchez-ek3xp]

PERFECT SONG FOR " JUST MARRIED"" SO SWEET.👬💑💖

[@ste.86]

Lovely cover lads 👍

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

That was pretty good ! Great Harp !! Congratulations !

[@b1j]

Great moment.

[@peterwright-bellamy434]

wonderful.

[@jplafoot]

She nailed it.

[@felixaugeraliassime1310]

awesome👍🏻👍🏻 thank you for uploading this video

[@pablobecerra8603]

Woooow!!!!

[@laurabennett2122]

Gorgeous!! Marguerite has a talented family!

[@kareemayoubi2395]

Niamh - that is really, really good harmonica playing! I KNEW you must be a musician, you have a seriously creative personality. What an absolutely lovely sound by a group of lovely people. And congratulations to you both, hope all the happiness in the world comes to you in your new life together! Kareem

[@niamhmadden6185]

Ah thanks Kareem for your kind comments :) We love being hubbie and wife already!

[@charleshix2002]

This song so transitional all ages love it. Who thought the original grunge could write such a poem. Only one better may b Dillon.

[@Kag1310]

Wonderful....

[@keithskelton5596]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✌🏼brilliant 👌🏼

[@judyfoxfur]

👏 Awesome

[@errickawilliams1289]

Pretty brilliant

[@mikehamby1926]

so sweet

[@defcatrecords]

Amazing! ❤️

[@paulchao308]

Been following Neil since the 1970's. Yet I just discovered this song just recently. In a phase of my life, where I can sing this to an actual person...alas, she won't even look in my direction.

[@stevescontriano860]

I’m so proud of you Paul

[@Joemoran10]

Brilliant

[@lameyo77]

lovely