How are things in Gloccamorra/Maureen Hegarty

[@angeloschild]

My Italian father loved this song. It is the heartfelt song of the emigrant. I am sure that when he sang this song, in Papa's mind was the thought "How Are things in Orcenico?" the village in Italy that he left for America at the age of 17 and never saw again except in memory. Thank you for this beautiful rendition.

[@anndchelt]

Made me cry with happiness.Reminds me of a beautiful summer as a child in the early 1960's, when my darling parents were still here.

[@bridgetburns1193]

A beautiful irish singing voice,its so distinctive and unique, there's no sound like it in the world,a gift from God.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your lovely comments.

[@pinkieldred]

Oh Maureen, you have brought tears to my eyes! Good singers always pick good songs to sing. What a lovely voice you have singing this absolutely wonderful song, and to think your from Ireland also. Finians Rainbow..such a very special movie musical.

[@donnakeeley7924]

Thank you Maureen for sharing with us your beautiful voice on such a lovely song. My daddy use to sing this song to me when I was a child. Brought back wonderful memories I shall always treasure. God bless you, lovely lady.

[@maureenderry]

Donna Keeley ...Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@J_Rossi]

*Bright Irish blues mist over slightly with happy tears, thinking for a moment of his grandmother. Grateful that this is posted.*

[@gacharose1738]

My daughter sang much you sang. We love your voice.

[@xanbex8324]

You have mastered the inarticulate speech of the heart...thank you!

[@littlemisstheater]

Maureen, You have an amazing voice!! I could have sworn I just heard an angel! If you are at all and actor you should try out for a production of Finnian's Rainbow. If not then you should make a CD with you singing all sorts of beautiful show songs. You are truely one of the most beautiful singers I have ever heard! Love Always, littlemisstheater

[@daddio7777777]

Thank you for this lovely song, I remember seeing '' Finian's Rainbow'' in Dublin in 1957. Jimmy O'Dea played the part of the Finian. This song plucks at the strings of my heart.

[@MTAYLOR2468]

Maureen, this has been one of my favorite songs for decades but I only discovered your version this fine day. I'm blown away. I have played it over and over and over. I can hardly get enough of your angellic voice delivering up such a heavenly gift. I guess this is what it's like to have an addiction. What a beautiful thing I have found here.

[@KateMagdalenaMusic]

Outstanding. Your voice truly captures the beauty of this song. Thank you!

[@maureenderry]

Thank you. What would we do without the old songs....even though this is not an Irish song .

[@warrenpaine]

Beautifully done. This is the best rendition of this song I've heard. Very Irish and full of heart.

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

What an absolutely magnificent voice! The photos that accompany the song are lovely.. Thank you UTube for this post. 🥰👍🌈

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@celyon1]

A really lovely rendition of one of my own personal singing moments, I love this song and it brings back wonderful memories to this old lady, thank you.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your comment. Music gives us such good memories.

[@cf1934]

A beautiful version of one of my favorite songs from my youth in the 1940's. You have a beautiful voice! I've always been partial to anything Irish. Thanks for posting!

[@thecoordinator11]

Wonderful voice, Nice song, great pictures. I shared this on FB.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you. There is so little live work now that I don't get to sing all these lovely songs.

[@carrotjuse]

So very lovely. A different place, a different time.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you......West Coast of Ireland...one of the most beautiful places in the world.

[@pahoboye]

beautiful video and this is the first time i heard you sing.....I love it! PAUL

[@maureenderry]

Thank you. Good to know I can help recall good memories.

[@daily5607]

What an absolutely wonderful voice singing this great song and the pictures make it even more special.

[@nettie260537]

wonderful song and what a wonderful voice great

[@maureenderry]

A little late but thank you for your lovely comment.

[@nettie260537]

your very welcome

[@Rasablade]

You are welcome, a superb rendition of a beautiful sung , all in all 'The compete package' Now for another listen!

[@daverika02]

so beautiful! thank you so much...

[@suzanneleakey]

Simply Beautiful Maureen!!! =)

[@Shamagogue]

An amazing vocal performance!!!

[@paulw2220]

What a lovely song and such a beautiful voice. Just came across this whilst having a play. long time since heard this :)

[@maureenderry]

Thank you.....I haven't sung this for a long time. It is from the film "Finian's Rainbow"

[@paulw2220]

Maureen Hegarty I remember seeing it when I was very young :)

[@marlyharris]

Ah, so lovely. You've captured the true essence of this wonderful song with your wonderful voice. I first heard this song in 1947 by Buddy Clark (when I was 14 and I fell in love with the music).

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for commenting. I appreciate you taking the time to do so.

[@vic-gl5xb]

I'm playing Sharon for my school musical and this helped me a lot to learn the music!! Thank you!!!!

[@xxkymmi]

Just magical...

[@axios5763]

Fantastic song and singer. Have busker's book and went online to see how best to interpret it for St.Patrick's Day when I play in a Care Home. This kind of sound gets to the heart in a way that so little 20th century opera does (I'm classically trained), with its pre-occupation with ugliness rather than beauty.

[@solsticecelt1]

Beautiful Maureen!

[@pahoboye]

YEs, Maureen...i have also saved the Green glens...and will listen to more.:) wonderful voice!

[@gideonwestgate3291]

There are many nice renditions of this song. However, Maureen sings it the best!

[@maureenderry]

gideon westgate Thank you.

[@jennylittle4196]

WOW - this is beautiful. What an amazing voice.

[@maureenderry]

A bit late but thank you.

[@chrislofotos]

Hello Maureen This song is simply beautiful and beautfifully sung; It's also gratifying to see some of my images being put to good use. I hope you haven't got me too hooked on this site, my wife thinks my photography takes up too much of my time now! Best wishes and a happy New Year, Chris

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for susch a lovely comment. I recorded this a number of years ago . ...do not think I could sing it in this key any more. Maureen

[@Rasablade]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@rfitzie1]

Beautiful!

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your comment. Life is much easier now and people who go abroad can travel home more often than ever before. Thank you again.

[@1953airman]

verry sweet song and vocal

[@maureenderry]

I had a wee laugh reading your comment. I always think it funny the way that stream covered such a distance!! As you know it is not an Irish song at all but it is very popular. It was written for the show "Finian's Rainbow". A very Happy New Year to you too.

[@maureenderry]

I'm back again. Forgot to wish you and your wife a Happy New Year.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you. You are very kind.

[@AshlynnSings]

This is so pretty!

[@Tinsby]

Found your version by accident Maureen, 'twas my good fortune to do so! Always loved the song. You have a wonderful voice, your name isn't well known it's a shame I think. I will listen to your other songs here on YT.. I have no idea when this was done but it really sounds great. Wish I could sing like you, if only for a day! :) Regards, Tinsby

[@1953airman]

lovely maureen keep it up

[@1953airman]

great maureen keep it going

[@maureenderry]

Thank you and I hope you enjoy some of my other songs. Maureen

[@jcriedijk]

extra info:Mary Sheridan,LP An Irish Concert,probably 50 years ago with songs like On the road to Ballyshee,The old turf fire,Trottin to the fair,Green glens of Antrim etc,she was a mezzo soprano who still sang in 1966 on Irish Radio with Radio Eireann Orchestra,found on internet she attended funeral Joseph Locke in 1999.Wonder if she is still alive and if so,where (Ireland?)Thanks again as from here (Holland) impossible to trace, even with internet.Maybe your network(!)does the trick,thanks

[@maureenderry]

Thank you. I have recorded this some time ago with an orchestra. It was for a programmme on BBC Radio but I do not have a copy which I could post on KZbin.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Maureen

[@maureenderry]

Thank y ou for your lovely comment. I have just had a look at your channel. ....I have been to San Francisco a couple of times...singing . Beautiful City.

[@jcriedijk]

Compliments from the Netherlands,wish we had only a quarter of the beautiful songs you have there!We are "killed" by TMF -MTV and melodies are no longer essential and traditionals are forgotten.Thank God I have hundreds of Irish(and Scotiish) LP's of long ago.Which reminds me:Maureen,as an expert in folk song tradition,do you know if the old Irish singer Mary Sheridan is still alive,if so,she must be far in her eighties.I bought an LP back in 1966,a USA LP abt 1960,rings a bell?Thanks.

[@maureenderry]

@jonycuddlesgert Thank you for your lovely comments. Maureen

[@maureenderry]

So glad you like it. I haven't sung it for a while.

[@ianthemonk]

this was a nice surprise,

[@maureenderry]

@Lolalovesamba Thanks for your glowing comments.....makes my head swell.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you.

[@maureenderry]

That's me indeed. Thanks for your comment. I was able to make the videos with Windows Movie Maker. If you have windows you should be able to use it.

[@maureenderry]

My pleasure, Glad you liked it.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you

[@33roxxy]

Gloccamorra is a cross roads in central Ireland. drive up a hill. 100 yards you come to the crossroads a Pub is on the corner 3/4 bungalows 100 yards down the other side and thats it, well it was when i was driving there in the 1980s

[@maureenderry]

@IdinaFanForever Yes I know. .....I took it as a compliment. Thanks for your comment. Maureen

[@champlain9]

For Jack, Bobby & Teddy. Together forever.

[@cbrusharmy]

Excellent

[@bridgetoofar2]

@Tinsby Maureen is well known in this part of Ireland!

[@ALANRLEAKE]

Interesting version of that song along with the video. If he were still around, what potential quality of a performance could be done if you did a duet with Bing Crosby. As far as I know, Bing just did an audio of the song during his time. If he had had the chance to do a video, what potential permormance could have been done.

[@maureenderry]

Hi Chris..I cannot believe you got in before I sent this to you and before I had completed my description of the video. The pictures are beautiful and suit the song so well...I hope you agree. I must admit to being addicted myself. You wife would enjoy it I am sure..just type in her favourite singer in the search box.

[@maureenderry]

Thank y ou.

[@GOMENTE]

Hello,Maureen-san You sang this song? Great voice!!! And the photos are wonderful. Someday I 'd like to make my photo-video like this. I took a lot of photos of Utah,Arizona,Oregon US.And they are increasing every year. Thanks for your great songs and great landscape.

[@maureenderry]

Thankyou.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for you comment.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for such a lovely comment.

[@maureenderry]

Donald, there is no such place as Gloccamorra!! This was Hollywood's idea of an Irish village. That river ...mmmmmm could never travel through the places mentioned in the song. Nice song though.

[@maureenderry]

@williewillnick Gloccamorra is not any place in Ireland. The song was written for the film "Finian's Rainbow" and Gloccamorra is a make believe beautiful place. Anyway there are many beautiful places in Ireland and living here is like living anywhere else in the world.......there is good and bad but it is home....I might add more good than bad!!

[@maureenderry]

Thankyou

[@donaldhenry1935]

Very nice, Maureen. Just in passing, I can't find a Gloccamorra anywhere in Ireland. What do you think? But yours is the best rendition I've heard so far. Better than in the movie.

[@carrotjuse]

Come again, Maureen. San Francisco has a large Irish community that seems to grow larger all the time.

[@maureenderry]

@Shamagogue A lovely comment....thank you. Maureen.

[@maureenderry]

@smgwonder Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@lennieshelton]

next recital i have im singing this im a belter but i can pull off opera

[@maureenderry]

Thank you Ashlynn....this song would suit your voice.

[@maureenderry]

Thank you for commenting

[@maureenderry]

@ARL0869 And thank you for your lovely comment.

[@maureenderry]

@daily5 /Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@liamthedream]

Dia go deo leath agus Blian Nua fe mhaise dhuit Maureen.

[@maureenderry]

Such a lovely comment ....thankyou

[@maureenderry]

I left a message on your channel. I hope you received it. Something else occurs to me. The information I received was on the website of 'The Irish Times' Just in case you do not have any satisfaction with google.

[@maureenderry]

@cf1934 Thank you for your lovely comment

[@donaldhenry1935]

OK, so there's no Gloccamorra. But by Gawd there are still plenty of Leprechauns!

[@GENEKRUPA1935]

HI MAUREEN THERE IS ONLY TWO PERSONS WHO CAN SING THIS SONG THE FIRST ONE IS YOU AND THE SECOND IS JERRY VALE. LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JOE D.

[@maureenderry]

@blondex21 I am not an angel but I do love to sing

[@littlemisstheater]

Sorry, there are a few typos. I was just so moved!!