january man

[@leemitchellmusic]

Dave Goulder's song reminds me of the Celts and our Islands 600 years BC. Christy is probably one of the only artists that could enhance it with this sheer melodic power. Beautiful. XXXX 🙂

[@dieselman7453]

Wat lyrics Christy done this one justice very melodic 🎸🎸am9 wat a chord 🎸🎸🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@kjburkable]

what a job christy does on this wonderful song beautiful tuneful singing such clear diction

[@brianl890]

Beautiful, thoughtful song. This is magic. I am a Native Canadian Indian and I see his true spirit.

[@korearabin9905]

This is the most beautiful, moving song ever. I remember Mike Harding singing it on his TV show in the early 80s. Rediscovering it now feels like proof that it is absolute, basic truth. And ever shall be.

[@northernsean1]

for many years i have been a fan of Christy , from his roots with Moving Hearts and on to his many solo exploits and diverse collaborrations with other singer /songwriters .... an absolute genius writer and an awesome vocalist ....alas only once i have witnessed the man live on-stage ......tremendous performance i have to say ............live long & prosper Christy

[@joriah69]

Wonderful many thanks

[@fuciledacaccia]

Absolutely gorgeous song.....Beautiful lyrics....Makes one think about many things...

[@brianl890]

A blessed storyteller that is a part of creation. We have forgotten how to tell stories, and give them meaning! Instead we sit transfixed in front of the TV. We have to wake up!

[@MrThomascow]

New one for me, beautiful piece.Good post Thumbs up, Cheers

[@morrisndoris]

A beautiful interpretation, haunting and atmospheric. I love the simple seasonal theme of this song....very grounding. Cheers Christy!

[@brianl890]

It's funny. In this age of instant gratification and unfortunately, manipulation; it is songs like these that are always passed on. A simple but poignant realization that we are part of the earth and the seasons are the rhythm of our lives. Especially here in Canada. Great old classic.

[@nigelhammill1407]

written By Dave Goulder, a former Derby railwayman and legendary dry stone waller

[@user-mf7ci8rv2d]

this brings so many memories back, my 5th grade teacher would play this during music class and we’d all sing along with this exact video. i’m 22 now but i’m glad i found it this again :”).

[@AllieD1101]

Brilliant - no one can go this song better than Christy!!!

[@brianl890]

In my world he is officially a shaman, a storyteller, and a true reflection of feeling and profound human heart laid out for all to see.

[@finglaswest]

lovely song martin

[@ryanlavery7922]

Heard an amazing version in a pub in Kilkenny a few months back. Great song.

[@bruno13069]

Wow! That sent shivers up and down my spine! (I like it!)

[@LeeMitchellAcoustic]

Dave Goulder....Incredible..

[@Sharps.50]

Love The Steeleye Span version BUT Christy Moore’s version really is a classic version of this Beautiful song .

[@bonnie43uk]

Am i right in saying Mike Harding did a version of this song in the early 80's?. I can remember him singing a song about the changing seasons on his old tv show.

[@michaeligoe3935]

Yes he did, Bonnie.

[@grahamlong1014]

Yes he did and I saw him play it on stage 😁

[@kololikate]

The February man still shakes the snow from off his BOOTS and blows his hands.

[@newhampshirenate]

"Clothes" is an improvement, though. "...SNOW from off his CLOTHES, and BLOWS his hands" I think for doing such a great rendition of the song, we can let the man use a little artistic license.

[@jinjocat]

@Percy1969 It was written by Dave Goulder. Mike Harding did record an excellent version, it's on Bomber's Moon; download it from 7digital. Bert Jansch recorded a good version too.

[@AndrewWeisMusic]

Beautiful song. I actually came here searching for a different song of the same title!

[@skinnerman100]

Bert jansch the best version

[@jonhedge]

Try Robin Garside's version, although I'm not sure if its on You Tube

[@markinpenna]

Are the accompanying musicians Declan Sinnot and Donal Lunny?

[@radharcanna]

Mark Dougherty Yes indeed.

[@mollybrown0]

the best!

[@kenb735]

How lovely to hear the man who wrote January Man. Definitely Dave Goulder. I'm more familiar with the version made so many years ago by the incomparable Bert Jansch (passed away fairly recently): kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipWWd32cmJ2crZY He recorded this song on his album "Moonshine". Bert Jansch was a member of the British group "Pentangle". You can find Bert Jansch playing other songs elsewhere on KZbin. Rolling Stone named him one of the best guitarists of the past 50 years.

[@classicdes]

Ride on christy

[@jabodl1]

This is the only man and only version

[@skinnerman100]

U havent heard bert jansch version

[@SimonOak]

Can you sing and do you want to surprise a Dutch women born in the month of January? Just let me know, I've made a Dutch song 'Januarivrouw' for my wife, based on the Christy Moore song 'January Man'. You might like to learn it.

[@MrDreamblade]

I like this version, the upbeat version just isnt as moving. Damh the Bard did a good one too