Joe Dolan - Make Me An Island

1969 was the year that Joe had his first International break. Signed to the Pye International Label, and with a song called "Make Me An Island" written by the songwriting duo Hammond and Hazelwood, Joe stormed into the U.K. charts at No.3. The song went to No.1 in no less than 14 countries.

[@Susan.1958]

Oh my who is still listening to JOE,S music like in 2024 what a fantastic singer he was lovely ballads R.I,P JOE🇬🇧💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@marinbreazu8552]

❤

[@elenadimitrova6800]

❤❤❤

[@GavAndrews]

Yes yes fucking yes!!

[@josephhinchcliffe8057]

Joe was a fantastic singer with a powerful voice. Loved his music. Still do

[@noelshortt5969]

Joe Beat Sir Tom Jones In The Same Talent Contest on TV !!! A Real Singer !! That A and A Sharp Voice is Unique and Amazing !!! Fantastic Joe.

[@02887727356]

who is tom jones?

[@bestirishmusic5375]

Miss that fabulous voice so much. A true gentleman who shared his wealth with the less fortunate in society.Good man Joe.

[@micas290]

I WAS 9 YEARS OLD WALKING AROUND THE HOUSE IN MOZAMBIQUE ...LISTENING TO THIS .... GOD BLESS HIM RIP

[@kevinberney6639]

A showman, an entertainer and a gentleman!

[@dudusk56]

Był wspaniałym piosenkarzem.Pozostawił cudowne piosenki.Nie było mi dane spotkać się z nim,ale cieszy mnie to,że mogę oglądać i słuchać Jego tu na you tube

[@annalang-pilch5896]

😂

[@ilincasofia]

With this song, Joe Dolan won The Popularity Award at the "Cerbul de Aur" festival in Brasov, Romania.

[@barbarakjellstad6359]

❤❤❤ To przepiekna piosenka, moge jej sluchac i sluchac do końca swiata....❤❤❤❤❤

[@doinamihai6210]

Pentru cine nu știe, JOE DOLAN a cântat acest cântec în anul 1969 la Brașov la Cerbul de aur. Deși era deja în fruntea topurilor internaționale, acest minunat cântec nu a luat nici măcar mențiune. Timpul ne-a demonstrat că este nemuritor

[@teodoragromosteanu6491]

Fermecator ,inegalabil, divin!

[@dumitrascuclaudiu7097]

​@@teodoragromosteanu6491😘💪👏👌💪♥️‼️

[@georgetananu4885]

Multumesc pentru informatie! Intr-adevar Joe Doland este nemuritor prin cantecele sale!❤ Odihneasca-se in pace!🙏

[@therattyfire5468]

Irelands Elvis, seen him in Bundorran, and spent too many hours in the residents bar afterwards with him, true gentleman the whole time. A memory that will last me a lifetime....thanks Joe

[@josedeolival4144]

I was a kid and i heard this beautiful song for the first time, since then this song is among my favorite ones. Always a pleasure to listen this song.

[@silvianicoletahagiu6720]

Minunatele melodii cantate de JOE DOLAN le-asi asculta mereu.

[@BobsArtGallery]

How beautiful to hear Dolan hitting the high notes still...Thanks for sharing.

[@Liam12628]

Joe was born in Walsh's town just outside the town of Mullingar in Westmeath in his early years, he then moved into Mullingar and stayed with his brother for a few years, later he bought a flat over the pub they now own, and for ease of travel bought a house in Dublin to be close to the airport.Joe was never a traveller but no matter what your back ground was he treated everybody with respect, that was the true nature of the man, a true Gentleman to the last.

[@bustertypsy]

RIP Joe,you were a genuine human being.

[@marydooner6496]

T and a

[@josechicharro8739]

I was living in London when I first heard this song. It was great and it has always been in the back of my mind. Great Joe Dolan!.

[@jayshaw5218]

This song was played at my mams funeral last week she loved joe RIP MAM XXX

[@daviderriselvisbarrett2330]

joe dolan is one of my greatest hero's in showband music he was so unreal especially his high singing voice because he can hit any note

[@marionhughes2012]

This was my husband's and my song. He was away in the Navy and it brought us close. Thank you Joe. Xx

[@gipperbanana]

Joe, You are my childhood wrapped into a melody.My father who is now dying loved your voice.He was a milkman and as we travelled the country roads of Ireland your songs would blast out from the van.Every note is etched into my conciousness ,your voice is closer than the air to me.I have spent the last 12 years travelling thye world but when I hear you I am back in Ireland. R.I.P Joe.

[@berylatkins843]

I heard this song on the radio this morning. I haven't heard it for years. Just had to find it. Just wonderful. Rest in peace Joe.

[@bustertypsy]

RIP Joe,you were a true gentleman in every sense of the word.

[@silentangel.ie-abe7]

Hard to believe he's gone fourteen years .. Always missed 💙

[@pukabowers]

It was 1969, i was 15 years old, i was working in London (I'm from Donegal)Joe Dolan was top of the charts with "Make me and Island" - it was going to be a great summer after all!

[@rocky7173]

I am a Essex girl ....now living in IRELAND .....London in the 60s and 70s .the best never to be seen again....the youth won't have our memories......breaks my heart....

[@luck2092]

Todo mi respeto y admiracion para este gran artista ya tristemente fallecido,que marco una epoca y que siempre recordaremos.

[@Topper954]

Is there another Joe Dolan out there.Dont think so.What an entertainer a true LEGEND.Respect to you Joe from the UK R.I.P.

[@sharmz8266]

Different eyes, different sighs, different girls every day, Different names, different games took my breath clean away. But I'm changed, rearranged, I'm enlightened and how, you have caught me, you have taught me and I'm different now. Take me and break me and close all your windows and doors. Shut me off, cut me off, make me an island, I'm yours. Take me away from the world, take me away from the girls. Take me and break me and make me an island, I'm yours. Running round, shifting ground, that's the life I have seen. But I'm tired, uninspired and I've wiped my slate clean. You are mine, I am yours if the Lord will allow. You have caught me, you have taught me and I'm different now. Sharmini Satgunam !

[@ninasahnazarov2306]

M-a facut tare fericita in acel an 1969, cand i-am ascultat cantecul pentru prima oara si n-am incetat sa-l iubesc vreodata !

[@helenpeirce8358]

Music like this with a fantastic backing group not heard in 2018 sadly.. This song always gave me goose bumps and still does and l'm in my 70's ...great tune thank you.

[@burnell007]

What a showman, loved him since make me an island when in my teens. What memories his voice evokes. RIP Joe, another star in the firmament. God Bless Gutted England

[@tracyhartigan1601]

He played the track so often When I hear it now.. I swear I have each word engraved in my brain and heart 💔 xxx

[@johnreid5798]

That's what you call concert. Wish I was there.

[@clarebannerman]

I knew Joe from 1965. This is good.............but his best singing years were from the late 60's to the late 70's. The voice got a little more horsed from all the singing. I remember him being pulled off the stage at a dance in Portmarnock, Dublin one night by hundreds of beautiful ladies. There were almost 3000 people there that night. Greatest artist (in my book) to come out of Ireland ♪♫ ♥

[@lenagundez7908]

WONDERFUL VOICES LIKE THIS ARE EVERYTHING I MISS HIM

[@kevingordonhadley8019]

What a voice. What an entertainer

[@dermotoconnor9]

me an my nephew sittn listening to this song on mothers day an it was my mums songs she has it on her head stone..........make me an island..hope ur in ur own wee island love you mum...happy mothers day love you.xxx

[@tracyhartigan1601]

Get goosebumps when I hear this... so remember my daddy listening to his music xxx

[@kazb25]

my grandad lived over butts bridge in leigh, how mad. I wanted to watch this vid as it remaind me of him he really liked joe dolan, when my grandad died i took a tape he had of joe dolan and now i love his songs. What a small world. and how strange that i should see a comment from someone from leigh im from astley, RIP JOE AND GRANDAD DENIS

[@brianmurray591]

Joe sadly missed.Your voice was unique.

[@heleneandersson6513]

I will never never forget this wonderful man/a fantastic singer 💜🌹❤🌹💜

[@friedavanslembrouck3015]

fantastic singer Joe dolan and i love you x greetings from Belgium x i was 17 years old with this song x

[@isabellelevy-banchereau3271]

Merci pour ce partage en live Excellent chanteur Très belle chanson Voix magnifique RIP Joe Dolan

[@rosimck7]

Loved you Joe!...You are missed big time" Ben!.?? ? You are an absolute star as well!!!

[@demelzajoy8857]

To. Ray. Dolan. The. Lead singer. Now. Miss you. From. Demelza. Joy

[@goranolsson8948]

You Had a Wonderful Voice Joe Dolan. I Love The song ”Make me an Island ” ❤️🌹🎶🎸 💔💔

[@pbritten1]

awesome. i remember loving this song as a teen...still love it!!!!!!!

[@martinmetzger6236]

thanks Gott ...this song comes from Heaven....thanks Gott for this Voice....auf deutsch ......ein Welthit mit Gänsehaut.....danke dir für alles

[@winnieewing7730]

On holiday at the Gleneagle Kilarney. Away from all the "troubles "in the North. Thanks for the break Joe ❤❤❤

[@WilnaMarais-wf6kc]

One of the best voices EVER!!!!!! Love his music xx

[@suria49]

Never heard of him. What a great talent and beautiful voice. Rest in peace brother! God bless!

[@ТатьянаКузнецова-р8ш]

Как встретить друга через 40 лет...

[@MrAMYJACK]

My thought is that in 20 years and for longer people will watch this and enjoy as we are. I have a little thing with my grandchildren we sit and exchange things like in this case music.

[@lizmanu]

I want this song to be played at my wedding..sometime in the future:-) The most beautiful explanation of love ever. This man was so talented!!!! Love the song and his voice!

[@ghostpanic]

Still had the voice! ^^ Amazing singer! A legend!

[@deniadims]

One of his best songs. I wish listen all the day. I love his voice and this song is just perfect for Joe Dolan.

[@marionhughes2012]

This was mine and my husband's song when he was away in the Royal Navy. R.I.P Joe and thank you. xx

[@eloescriva3447]

Divina. Joe Dolan eres maravillos Descansa en. Paz. xxxxxxx. gracias. You Tube.

[@costelmariandinca4542]

super, super comentariile sunt de prisos,.va fi vesnic in inimile celor ce stiu a, aprecia cei bun adevarat, sincer, curat si vorbesc prea mult

[@xk42]

Thanks Joe for all the concerts you done in City West over the years for charity after the golf arranged by your friend Chas Fagan.You gave so much,I hope people dont forget.

[@suzie106]

This record was the first present my boyfriend - later husband - bought for me, and I have kept it all these years. This is the first time I have seen Joe Dolan. I still love this song. Thanks for posting.

[@olajhon3709]

Dezinvoltură și bucuria il reprezintă pe joe dolan !

[@m.carolineszoke5548]

WOOOOOOOW!Fantastic old singer,he's very nice face!Great voice,wonderful music! I feel so happy!THANKS!💖🌞💕💙💞🎙🥁💙🌞💕💛🎤💚👍

[@j0973]

2019 still watching love it. RIP Joe

[@MrAMYJACK]

Hi J O yes ofcourse

[@lyanadubuleac3495]

Superbe melodii !!!Slagare , care ramin in sufletele publicului !!!!

[@maramara8105]

...pentru totdeauna...forever

[@teresacassiano3199]

40 years of marriage- Joe Dolen - the songs .. we sang together.

[@markowen5123]

Great stage presence a legend RIP my friend.

[@dwainanderson1705]

Seen him live when I was 9 lol brought up on to the stage and teased about my girlfriend jenene lol my mum loved this man's music was definitely missed.

[@abbaatari]

rip joe its just today that i found out that he was the perpormer of 2 songs i love:"make me an island" & "lady in blue" he had a great voice & untill today i tought it was a french singer who sing"S those songs. Assy from Israel.

[@alanbriscoe8806]

Absolutely amazing voice !!!

[@valshepherd4172]

Loved joe DolNs music from hearing him in 1969 and still do

[@Galina1952]

SUPER! Wspaniała piosenka i wykonanie. Chociaż minęło wiele lat gdy pierwszy raz ją usłyszałam , zawsze jest dla mnie nr 1

[@mrnevin2001]

Frankie McDonald is on trumpet and is one of Ireland,s best Musicians

[@weeirishandy3910]

fab singer and brilliant song enjoy peeps

[@sowena5678]

You were one of the best Joe R.I.P.

[@ioanazamfir739]

Visare! Poezie! Iubire! Magie! Uimitor! 11000000 #### ###### Felicitări!

[@jamieOooO]

There's no show like a joe show.Love this song

[@milkblackcoffee]

Beautiful!

[@setanta1180]

Ar Dheis De a ainm, I had the pleasure of meeting him some 20 years ago when my cousin Jimmy Walsh played drums with him and Nodger and all the crew. He was a true gentleman and a legend of Irish Music. Christy Hennessy and Joe will surely add a new dimension to the Heavenly Choir.

[@truskawka1333]

Zawsze kochałam Joe Dolan za jego muzykę!!! I ta miłość trwa do dzisiaj !!! Bardzo mi Go brakuje !!! ❤❤❤

[@clarebannerman]

Always,always with a smile---Joe will never be replaced ♥ ♥ ♥

[@gabriellungu4100]

Amazing singer!

[@olivialandis1791]

It was beautiful time for everybody.I hope so !!!

[@eaglesrule39]

I saw Joe with the Drifters a few times in London at the Harp Club and Buffaloes back in the early 70’s I’m English but loved the Irish Showbands. R.I.P Joe 😔

[@renesrad]

Ik vind het geweldig en daarmee is alles gezegd.

[@Orlak3lly]

RIP Joe, ya legend!❤️

[@kingflappy4827]

Orla Kelly yes he was the greatest

[@szucskata]

Still love, him Unfortunately, he went away I am so sorry, all in time ... With love, respect: forever him thank you for you,Joe Dolan...all your song rest in peace *********************************************** THANK YOUFOR YOU:MRNEVIN2001

[@martinmcafee8893]

Joe one of the best. Xx

[@florencegardiner9648]

perfect pitch. perfect sound. much missed

[@martindiemer6115]

florence gardinfer

[@declanbutler5876]

Mullingar's best

[@joanwright6662]

love this song

[@lauramamo7195]

Lovely song, rest in peace.

[@superpug4212]

Laura Mamo ii

[@shanehelsby6528]

always get goose bumps when i hear this one i was 12yrs old the 1st time i heard this and it was on my birthday 29 august

[@elviramusat1376]

I loved the huge music feeling when you put singing and unmistakable voice of this great singer.

[@cameliasarca2419]

non mi stancherei mai da asoltare questi canzoni di joe!!!!!!!!

[@danaracasan9119]

Eu cu muzica asta am crescut..dar și acum o ascult cu multa placere. Urăsc manele de care bucureșteni sunt asa de indragostiti

[@georgetananu4885]

Nu merita comparatia!

[@lorenzomastromarino8571]

Encore un de ces fameux chanteur disparu trop tôt, mon Dieu quelle VOIX.

[@helenpeirce8358]

Always love this version ..fantastic !!

[@eloescriva3447]

Siempre ha sido una preciosidad de cancion. D E. P Ello xxxxxx

[@andresbonifacio3778]

Different eyes, different sighs, different girls every day, Different names, different games took my breath clean away. But I'm changed, rearranged, I'm enlightened and how, you have caught me, you have taught me and I'm different now. Take me and break me and close all your windows and doors. Shut me off, cut me off, make me an island, I'm yours. Take me away from the world, take me away from the girls. Take me and break me and make me an island, I'm yours. Running round, shifting ground, that's the life I have seen. But I'm tired, uninspired and I've wiped my slate clean. You are mine, I am yours if the Lord will allow. You have caught me, you have taught me and I'm different now.

[@francesdilucia2415]

I knew Joe back in the 60s.He was very popular.RIP

[@michaelmcgrath7248]

was a true legend rip Joe we miss you my friend

[@MrAMYJACK]

I still come back

[@raduclarisa1126]

Wonderful magnificent 👏👏👏

[@eduardofuentes1386]

Que voz maravillosa un grande inolvidables sus canciones.

[@bleujour14]

i loved Joe Dolan, thank you for this video*************