Karen Matheson with Paul Brady - Ae Fond Kiss

[@louisaellingham602]

My husband was originally a Scot but was taken from Scotland by his family--he was never able to return...I remember our last beautiful kiss shortly before he died from cancer. Tears every time I hear this exquisite version...

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless xx

[@ReaghanReilly]

So sorry for your loss ❤

[@manelle313]

May he rest in peace and ye be at peace..p'rhaps his spirit has gone home to the Land o' the Leal

[@olatunbosunajagun9705]

sweet memories are all we have of loved ones...may his soul rest in peace

[@jpsspark]

He will never die in your head nor your heart ,when you feel down play this and know you are both listening to it ;x

[@JamesGilmour-yt2ve]

Sitting in My Scottish home with a tear in my eye listening to this wonderful Rabbie Burns song.

[@kevinconville9258]

Karen Matheson is a treasure. What a beautiful voice.

[@53mrmh]

So beautiful. Can't stop my tears.

[@Tphilpott1]

Karen Matheson doesn't just take ownership of this song; she inhabits it. Lost in the words; lost in the messenger. Lovely.

[@tarkus1232003]

My father passed away last year and we played this at his funeral. My favourite Burns poem but can't listen to it now without bursting into tears silly old sod.

[@cooksmary]

Whenever I hear Karen Matheson sing these old sad songs I cry, but in a comfortable way, an empathetic way. Paul Brady can sing anything and put a sweet twist on it. Thank you for this.

[@Wolfeblayde]

This is my favorite rendition of this heartbreakingly beautiful song. Every time I hear it, I remember all the ones I've loved who are no longer with us.

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

I love her version. Robyn Stapleton does this song very beautifully as well.

[@peterhbartlett]

This is without doubt the best version of this oft "murdered" song. Karen's rendition is simply superb. Rabbie Karen and Aly....MAGIC

[@manthasagittarius1]

And the grave, beautiful face and ethereal tone of Aly Bain. Such a gorgeous, moving blend of musical souls .

[@FIONA21ful]

So beautiful , leaves me in tears everytime. They sing so well together and I love Paul Brady , but truly Karen has the voice of an Angel.

[@ghostpiper1]

+fiona cahill Glad to hear the song and the way it is sung has the same effect on someone else :) Beautiful.

[@FIONA21ful]

ghostpiper1 Yes it is very moving. I adore Paul Brady too , and am still nostalgically brought to tears listening to his album 'Back to the Centre' , however often I play it . Such great songs , and the memories that go with his voice are truly priceless. Music is true time travel if people only knew! ;-)

[@ghostpiper1]

+fiona cahill So so true Fiona. This world could do with more people like us. We can only live in hope. Take care :)

[@joleask2194]

Played this at my Mum's (Nancy) funeral. Still makes me cry when I hear it. Beautiful voice, beautiful Burns song,

[@ghostpiper1]

+Jo Leask One of Rabbies' finest :)

[@scottlarock6623]

God bless you.

[@jpsspark]

The most beautiful poem and song ever written.no one can describe love or grief,but by god this comes close..make my eyes leak and value those close to me so much more ….

[@Caledon1314]

When my mother died in Lanarkshire in 2006 I kissed her forehead and the first line of this poem came to my mind.

[@GavinRussell59]

Nigel i,m a proud scot ex police and ambulance service and seen lifeborn death etc and the one thing I bless you never want to do is face the day my mum passes ! Songs like this is reflection time? Its very emotional and quite rightly so ! Karen with capercaillie was great , manys the time Ive been in perth city hall when they have played ? THis is a song I want to be stting on a mountain top like the tiger at glenshee with my earplugs in listening

[@paulinedalrymple7440]

GavinRussell59 m

[@izdotcarter]

Subhanallah

[@ianmatheson9809]

Karen - you make me cry! Beautiful

[@Pikaling3408]

My mother was originally from Glasgow before her family moved down to England. That song is wonderful as it's reminds me of my Scottish heritage I remember this being sung by Karen Matheson at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony when the Commonwealth Games flag was lowered and handed over to the Gold Coast.

[@Canuckmom128]

Fabulous blending of two of my faves. Paul Brady holds a special place in my heart. First heard him on my honeymoon, walking along Grafton street, Dublin, and some record store was playing " The Island". Hubbie went right in and bought the album (yes...we're that old) and we still have it and I still love it. They both have such incredible, distinct voices. I was not familiar with this song even though I listen to a lot of traditional music. Gorgeous.

[@peterbielecki3294]

nineteen seventy six album andy irvine/paul brady....sooo much talent

[@tmcaweeney4202]

I was deeply touched by the air, the poetry and all of you on this, Robert Burns Day 2020...

[@gracebaxter4268]

I've never heard this Burns song sung so beautifully and at the same time so poignantly. So relieved to read that others feel the tears rising when Karen sings it.

[@bboorideau5253]

Always.

[@eileannach4350]

@Grace Baxter the only other version i find which matches this is by Andy M Stewart

[@unterwant]

Karen and Paul are singing .... wonderful goes deep into my soul .... ❤

[@kennethjohnston5595]

Loved Karen , since l heard her voice ,,40 yrs ago .an Angel

[@carrhighlander]

This brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. Beautifully sung by Paul and Karen. Thank you for sharing.

[@francette19380]

This poem, this song is pure perfection. Gorgeous rendition.

[@lillianbridwell-bowles5858]

Every year, before and after the Burns Supper here in Baton Rouge, La., I listen to this to get out of the darkness of winter into the light. OK, there could be more cheerful ways, but this is part of my process.

[@ghostpiper1]

+Lillian Bridwell-Bowles I perform at many Burns Suppers here in Scotland. This tune brings even the hardest and biggest men to tears. Certainly my favorite work of oor Rabbie. :)

[@jaswmclark]

You have winter in Louisiana? Greetings from Canada.

[@carlamccabe2564]

Robert Burn's beautiful words along with this tender melody, rest gently on my heart! Thank you!

[@Olentzaro]

Tis sad that I am so far away from where such great music doth arise. Thank the lucky stars for what the net can bring one in America.

[@otherstuff6958]

This is beautiful that is true, but there are many beautiful songs to be had all around the world, not least in America. The TV series this video was taken from was celebrating that very thing....songs and singers from both sides of the Atlantic.

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

I really enjoy this version with the text as well. It is really wonderfully sung. And Karen Matheson is a great singer, she deserves more recognition. Love can be so sad! A great Robert Burns song! One of my favorite versions of this song. I especially like the background music background and the vocals by Karen Matheson, also of Capercaille. Great.

[@raleighsquare]

I've always enjoyed Eddi Reader's version, however this is so sweet and gentle and anyway Karen ranks number one in my book. Thanks for this song, thanks to the great artists.

[@mjw12345]

Agreed, Eddi has a little prolog which generates a laugh whoever I view it so I'm a bit biased but Karen is loved for sure.

[@iamthechosenscone]

The words of Burns, the piano, the violin, the whistle, Karen and Paul touches my soul. The dobro touches my sciatic nerve.

[@JackieMust]

What a beautiful song....always brings a tear to my eye. Thank you. Happy Robert Burns Day!

[@roy4247]

At school you wondered what was so special about Robert Burns, as you were too young to get it, but poetry such as this song is just exquisite and I have never heard human emotions put to paper and song so very well and so fittingly. Honestly, 'had we never loved sae kindly, had we never loved so blindly, never met or never parted, we had ne'er been broken-hearted' who writes such beautiful and sad sentiments that I am sure every person feels in their hearts. Incredible song and poem.

[@margieklein1068]

I feel my ancestors touching my heart, and speaking to me, when I hear this music. It is so beautiful!

[@keoughk001]

Can't remember the last time I cried like this. So beautiful, no words to express how I feel...

[@colmflyson]

The most beautiful recording of one of the world's most beautiful love songs.

[@BillAtl88]

Great performance by two wonderful artists - May this performance, as well as the poet's words, stand the test of time as a shining light of what is truly good in this world. Thank you Paul and Karen.

[@billcockburn7205]

This was my mother's favourite Burn's song. It brings me to tears when I hear it sung at the best of times, but this version has me in floods.

[@malches]

My favourite rendition of this song ever. Karen has the voice touched by an Angel.

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

Don't forget Andy M. Stewart, the late, great singer from Silly Wizard. He also did perhaps the best male singer version. Of course the song is so great almost anyone could do a wonderful version.

[@Caledonianreb]

All of Burns music makes the pulse quicken and brings a tear to the eye of any Scot even those of us born across the sea... especially with Karen singing

[@Shinkicker64]

Amazing duet. I can't believe there's dislikes for this sublime music

[@1breedlife1]

As I wipe my tears I feel the need to remind you not to allow any false negativity to enter anywhere near your heart from dislikes. Those of us who are truly touched by this music only means that we have experienced these words and melodies. My tears needed to be released with this beautiful music as the background to my feelings. Bless your heart friend.

[@eh1702]

We played Ae Fond Kiss at my father’s funeral. He loved this song and sang it many times to my mother, Nancy.

[@grahamgh9173]

what beautiful voices and a lovely song , really gets me.

[@charlieduncan2007]

It doesn't get any better than this! Thank you both with all my heart.

[@burgesmate]

Karen Matheson has the voice of an angel. Singing as its meant to be, pure and soulful.

[@deghitan]

I love listening to Karen Matheson and am so pleased she sung this song. I wish it to be played after I have passed on.

[@harrietlyall1991]

This song has a kind of aura about it, an emotional atmosphere which is so sad, so intense... truly Burns' memory is immortal and Karen Matheson's exquisite singing sensitively expresses the poignancy of parting and loss.

[@cardigan3000]

Best version ive heard.paul bradys voice is very under rated.

[@interalia67]

When Robert Burns wrote his love song he hoped that one day someone with a voice like Karen's would come along and sing them. There is no one like her and surely she is the best singer of her generation. Len Murray, Dean of the Guild of Robert Burns Speakers.

[@deaconcassidy8008]

How could anyone dislike this sublime song.

[@whgwz]

Heart-wretchingly beautiful. Can't stop looping.

[@M1SSMAGIC]

best version i,ve heard dont think anyone could top it

[@matthijsruhrup8869]

Awesome and moving song & superb rendition by awesome musicians ...

[@Cazabisarmes]

I love so much the voices of them both. So beautyful...

[@jimstirling7223]

The most beautiful song ever written about lost love , it touches my heart every time I hear it

[@lisaGSD]

Thank you for bringing these absolute gems to us 🙏🙏🕊🕊💞💞

[@InsaRose]

Thank you Karen and Paul. Most beautiful version I have heard.

[@Wolfeblayde]

@Caledon1314 I recently lost someone who was like a daughter to me. When I kissed her goodbye, that same line came to my mind, too. May she and your mother rest in God's peace.

[@desdicado999]

What delightful music ,such depth of feeling ,thank you .

[@jpsspark]

@DeeArr how sweet to be enlightend by a thoughtful soul ,your words are as graceful as the song.

[@jpsspark]

This song and it’s words will give solace during ones loss of a dear loved one ....

[@SunnyNLisa1]

Ae fond kiss, and then we sever; Ae fareweel, alas, for ever! Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee, Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee. Who shall say that Fortune grieves him, While the star of hope she leaves him? Me, nae cheerful twinkle lights me; Dark despair around benights me. I'll ne'er blame my partial fancy, Naething could resist my Nancy: But to see her was to love her; Love but her, and love for ever. Had we never lov'd sae kindly, Had we never lov'd sae blindly, Never met or never parted, We had ne'er been broken-hearted. Fare-thee-weel, thou first and fairest! Fare-thee-weel, thou best and dearest! Thine be ilka joy and treasure, Peace, Enjoyment, Love and Pleasure! Ae fond kiss, and then we sever! Ae fareweel, alas, for ever! Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee, Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee.

[@Kevin1951M]

Oh this is so beautiful.

[@SarahQMalone]

Heartbreak, for anyone who's lost a true love...

[@raymondmcmenemy303]

Thank You.

[@unterwant]

@Sarah Q. Malone and a very very very wonderful deep feeling for those, who can enjoy their true love (so, I am ...and wish everybody some of these moments ...)

[@boblevine9069]

Nearly every song has a definitive gold standard interpretation against which all others are measured. IMHO, this is THE one.

[@Dioxinpie]

A beautiful voice; her musicality is outstanding, imparting depth-of-feeling

[@godwit7777]

a sad song exquisitely sung and accompanied. doesn't get much better.

[@nacho1560]

A wonderful song, TL, and a wonderful memory for your step mum who must have been very special to you. God bless you and yours, especially your dad.

[@jamesgehring8355]

I just love this song. Beautifully done!

[@jpsspark]

Very few find deep, deep love that becomes the air we breath,the sun we feel ,the closeness of being one .this is in words and song with a huge portion of knowing is the nearest to the true state of mind true true oneness we all search for ..I have it .god Bess

[@inkoinfinity2]

New fan here, this is her live singing? Incredible,I can't tell the difference between her studio and live voice.

[@auguritutto]

Very beautiful and with beautiful hands playing the piano ... heartening plus! Thank you.

[@johnnyM809]

Burns incomparable love song to Nancy McElhose...Happy Burns night to one and all

[@sayz25]

without a doubt, one of the best love songs ever written.

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

one of my favorite versions of this beautiful song good harmony and accompaniment.

[@Jrobertopv08]

Unforgettable poetry that heats in this cold night* _ *

[@RaymondDonald-w2t]

This is just magical it touches your soul.

[@johnnyM809]

Burns absolute masterpice beautifully sun here. If there has been a more beautiful love song written since I have yet to hear it.

[@Phoebesgran]

The best version of this beautiful song so far. Definitely going in my favourites.

[@PZkefka]

Following DeJazz;s comment, I listened to the 5 Hand Reel version of this wonderful song. I have to say I agree with him. So much so, I have just purchased the album !!

[@Nkerklaan]

Read this for the first time in class (yeah, I know, I'm perpetually behind on shit) and came on KZbin to hear it sung. Found this beautiful version.

[@sheilamaclean968]

Got to be the most heart-rending song every written...

[@SusanElliot]

Voices of angels and the backing is pretty angelic as well.

[@pputnam100]

Goodness, didn't expect to see and hear Jerry Douglas here! I love this song, I went to the house where Burns wrote it in Dumphries last summer, gave me goosebumps

[@johnrodgers7383]

Dumfries, my home town.

[@BharatSingh-co1ku]

I read burns in 4th semester of undergraduation ...the first poem was Scots wha hae. And I loved it. Never knew he wrote love songs like this too ... First I heard my love is like red red rose and then ae fond kiss. I really felt so bad for burns and Nancy when I read about them. A singer Said burns got over her rather quickly...but when you hear this...I don't think so. How i wish for a life where they could have been together.

[@josephonwhidbey]

It brings tears: truly it does.

[@ErinScope]

Thank God for amazing music like this .x

[@francespower4631]

Gorgeous performance of a beautiful song

[@lorrainegallaugher6553]

Karen's voice is amazing so full of emotion, love paul brady too

[@rememories]

Susan Boyle, the Scottish lass who came in 2nd on BGT in 2009, does a beautiful rendition of Ae Fond Kiss in her concert tours.

[@clivewoods8713]

In the words of a famous tennis player....." You Can Not Be Serious!! "..its bloody awful. Sorry

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

I like Susan Boyle, but she is not a great folk singer or Robert Burns interpreter. She is treat with other song types.

[@paulmayle4374]

oh dear :)

[@dave4737]

What a excellent duo so much better than a single man or women alone, for such a song of love.

[@weeweelegs]

they are all good versions this song is sung from the heart beautiful words, Robbies songs will live forever.

[@caughtinatrapelvis]

Karen Matheson is a beautiful voice...wish I was aware sooner. xx

[@borderbrains]

Always loved Paul B ---great singer !

[@sneakyam]

It is well worth searching out Brady's works here on You Tube. One of the greats.

[@PinHead9707]

A gem. From Transantlatic sessions? Meltdown here...

[@jamesstuart2076]

One of my favorite versions of ae fond kiss. beautiful interplay of voices and the slide guitar is a beautiful counterpoint. Also nice contributions by other instruments, violin and ??

[@hipocampelofantocame]

This performance rinsed me off and hung me out to dry. So much beauty in one place.

[@charlesduguid4811]

Have listened to Susan Boyle and Five Hand Reel's versions of this song and I prefer this version by a mile!! Sung straight from the heart by both Karen and Paul.

[@springbreakbaby]

just listened to this. Oh my goodness.Between the lump in my throat and the hairs on the back of my neck am stuck to the chair.

[@jpsspark]

a true love song ,if you are lucky enough to have long term partner (40 yrs) this truly says what many men think but cannot say about there love

[@louisaellingham602]

john smith, How beautiful!!

[@astroboy3002]

Better to say in life than when they're gone.

[@georgiatavira]

Absolutely beautiful--both voices!

[@scotsexile1]

I agree with the other poster that the Five Hand Reel version is the best. I first heard it over 30 years ago when I was living in England and it made me want to just rush back to bonnie Scotland. Burns got it right. Wi´ 56 SNP MPs out of 59 it´s coming yet for á that.

[@ThePhiloaussie08]

Beautiful xx

[@LochMeikle]

The legendary missing Transatlantic Sessions Series Two is at long last available on DVD

[@jaybee7078]

Beautiful combo...

[@deirjon]

This version just warms the heart. Outstanding

[@lachcris]

She sang this during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow , very emotional !!

[@rabele123]

Yes, I was lucky enough to catch Karen's moving performance of surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It brought a tear to my eye and was the outstanding moment of the whole Closing Ceremony. Thanks to Karen, the great city of Glasgow, and all the wonderful people of Scotland.

[@midgetfriz14]

best part of the whole commonwealth games!!

[@lachcris]

Morag Harley

[@lachcris]

Lachie Williamson Without a doubt Morag , I have never been so proud of my city or it's history !

[@johnprosser6311]

An outstandingly moving performance, I think.