Luke Kelly come my little son (Rare)

[@dudleydevine8264]

I'm an Englishman in my mid-sixties and I have wonderful memories of Paddy lodgers in our poor house working on the M1. Wow! That was around 1960. Such wonderful men. Big and joyful. Generous and gifted with life. Making money through hard work and a future unfolding. They reckoned the digs were the best this side of the water. I reckon their company was one of the best things in my life.

[@pauljames8651]

Thanks for sharing this its good to know.

[@Liam-lv1fx]

My dad might have being one of them men.. came over to England in 1959 haha, brilliant story. Thank you

[@dsgreat3]

If you had a Patrick McMahon that may have been my grandfather.

[@thomasmcgovern8952]

The Irish are grafters never acted like the world owed them anything went out and worked hard and gave half the money back into the economy through the pubs

[@thomasmcgovern8952]

As a man born in England to Irish parents I love both countries

[@aodchain]

This is another marvellous story and so true in many ways. What a voice Luke had. My wife nursed Luke in Hospital

[@martinmck9352]

,

[@andrewtwell5930]

I was a motorway man's son

[@Beavdiggiddy]

Go on Leo... You were my old football coach...

[@davidharkin8554]

A privilege indeed.

[@davidharkin8554]

@@andrewtwell5930 have you heard luke singing "the hot asphalt" ? Think you'll like it 😏

[@ciaran2703]

One of my top three of Luke Kellys songs. What a magical control of his voice he had. Id give my right arm to hear him sing this in a small pub with a pint in the hand. Oh how all the worries would disappear for those few precious minutes! Luke Kelly I salute you.

[@alexhickey5633]

I'd second this. If only I was born back in the 70s so I could grow up with this music, knowing the genius behind it was alive. If Luke is looking down on us I hope he knows just how much he is missed and loved. May he rest in peace

[@mehdiachouri]

I'm Tunisian, I've been living in Ireland (Cork) for the last 14 years, and this beautiful song sang by an insanely beautiful voice always tear me up. Only Luke Kelly ladies and gentlemen. RIP.

[@garyodriscoll7988]

Well said Sir. Visit Killarney in "The Kingdom" Kerry

[@DenisOhAichir]

Cead mile falite

[@denisoconnor7027]

@@DenisOhAichir cork man myself beautiful song of past times spent two years in uk myself went over to London when I was 17 seems a lifetime ago

[@DenisOhAichir]

@@denisoconnor7027.. Hi Denny I've, just like everyone else family there, and some who came back and of those some built England's motorway. Home is where the heart is, Ireland misses her children.

[@t78079]

A song for us all scattered away from where we were born, but yet still at home elsewhere - long live all our homelands!

[@nefarrious]

There is no one that can sing with such amazing conviction, whether its about patriotism, family, love, intimacy, humor, Luke Kelly sings it perfectly, amazing singer and character that no one could compare to. RIP Luke

[@lizritchie7223]

💕🍀🎶🇮🇪

[@thomasmcgovern8952]

All while being ginger ❤

[@mikeyates7931]

Amen 🙏 ✝️ 🙏

[@bredadowling6475]

Brilliant Luke nobody and I mean nobody can sing like you Luke.you were very unique Luke. Rest In Peace Luke you are still giving us so much pleasure God Bless.

[@alexwatt3339]

Anyone else get goosebumps from the start to the end?

[@helenheeney2284]

Yes definitely

[@lucyfahy1000]

Luke kelly my heart broke the day you died.I left home at 15 to work bought your records what a voice.I still listen to your songs luke,your songs will go on for ever.🐒 the dubliners will live on for everx

[@KennBurch]

These lyrics were written by Ewan Maccoll for his BBC Radio Ballad program "Song of a Road", about the construction of the M1 motorway in Britain in the late 1950's. Most of the workers on that job were Irish or Eastern European guest workers who faced horrible exploitation. Luke Kelly, God and Marx rest his soul, truly does it justice here.

[@katie6180]

my son is 17months old and eveytime i see him i make sure he hears this song to lt him know i love him so much and to make sure he hears the voice of a remarkable irish man and an even better voice....a true irishman and legend.....always missed and loved by all who hear your songs...ill raise him on your words....

[@katie6180]

ha its me again my little man is not well d last few days and just woke up a while ago and once again i played this song to him and i could swear my nearly 2 yr old son had tears in is eyes listening to it....and i got big hugs off him and he fell asleep in my arms listeneing to this great tune....quality song for a little man to listen to....luke can never be replaced.....legend.....ill raise him wit your legacy and tunes...

[@oliviaoneill6070]

Im a proud Irish women i love my country ☘💚 but years ago my husband had 2 go 2 england cos they was no work here in Ireland every night id sing this 2 me boys now my boys sing it 2 dere sons a true irish song brings tears 2 my eyes a true irish man very true words it goes back generations in my family from dublin Ireland ☘💚☘💚☘💚☘💚😊

[@daisypeters3216]

Continue hear his songs so magical and enchanted and you never stop listen his songs. Luke Kelly is The Greatest Master of The FOLK SINGERS.

[@WaterOrton41]

I didn't work on a motorway but sums up my ungrateful kids given my need to work away. Thanks for uploading.

[@seanfagan8490]

Maybe they love to have you home

[@nancykelly8443]

I am new to all this I found you tube and it is another world the choice is endless it brings me back when I was a young girl in Ireland I would tell all my friends how wonderful it is you have made an oldish lady very happy .

[@stevenhughes9738]

god bless you Nancy Youll allways have Ireland in you even if your not in Ireland XX

[@badgermarlyn]

Nancy Kelly, what a wonderful Irish name

[@paulmannion8048]

Nancy Kelly where do you live Nancy?

[@seanexup1000]

Nancy is as fake as an American Irish accent.

[@seanexup1000]

john doe Not me i swear. My brother must have posted that.

[@kingeatking]

Brought a tear to my eye. Hits so close to home. The man was a genius.

[@stuartlooby2418]

Still lives on genius 4ever

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Luke captures the feeling of all who left their homelands to make enough for their family to survive, and does it with only his voice and his banjo. What a fantastic performer.

[@mullaneugene]

So so true. Makes me shed a tear every time.

[@soloscriptura7451]

My God my ancestors truly have a gift.

[@galwayvintagecollection3401]

And you doubt us still.

[@timXJ220]

Isn't that a fact Lad. I'm a Proud Cork Man, and Love My Home, just like My Ancestors before me 🇮🇪🙏✝ Éirinn go Brách

[@orbitalape8077]

My dad passed away in 2016. He was a good man and a better father and I miss him terribly. He was the one who introduced me to the beauty that is Irish Folk music. Now that I'm a father myself, and often have to spend long periods of time away from home for work (I'm writing this in a hotel room now) this song nearly brings me to tears any time I hear it. I even sing it for my son when I'm putting him to bed. Bless all the fathers out there who wish they could spend more time with their kids.

[@Gargaslicer]

The most touching voice. This song breaks me.

[@music11317]

AMEN! me darlin'

[@carthageflaherty6247]

so glad i met you in tullamore 1979 love and miss you always ❤❤💘❤

[@tadgh37]

Every Dad that has been away from his child/children trying to earn a living for them thanks you Luke Kelly for this. RIP.

[@sabinaquinn8627]

Love you dad

[@lindafields4613]

How can it be that this song makes me homesick for a place I have never been and to feel the emotion of the child and the parent?

[@garyodriscoll7988]

Beautifully written, You are welcome in Ireland any time!

[@mariafarrugia-harrison4491]

beautiful song sung by the greatest balladeer that ever come out of ireland. we love and miss you luke

[@johnkennedy5799]

Greatest balladeer to come out of this planet, never mind Ireland!!

[@mariafarrugia-harrison4491]

john kennedy i stand corrected john and totally agree with you

[@tinahamilton9058]

I don’t think you can discount Liam Clancy, who Bob Dylan called “the best ballad singer I’ve ever heard."

[@slowcheetahslowcheetah3611]

@@tinahamilton9058 like is superior, IMHO.

[@alyorkie6-er5zo]

Luke Kelly - Come my little son ;- Come, me little son and I will tell you what we'l do Undress yourself and get into bed and a tale I'll tell to you It's all about your daddy, he's a man you seldom see For he's had to roam away from home, far away from you and me [Chorus] Remember, laddie, he's still your dad Though he's working far away In the cold and heat of the hours of the week On England's motorway Now, when you fall and hurt yourself and get a feeling bad It isn't any good to go running for your dad For the only time since you were born he's had to spend with you He was out of a job and he hadn't a bob He was signin' on the brew [Chorus] Remеmber, laddie, he's still your dad Though hе's working far away In the cold and heat of the hours of the week On England's motorway Sure, we'd like your daddy here, yes sure it would be fine To have him working near our home and to see him all the time But beggars can't be choosers and we have to bear our load For we need the money your daddy earns a-working on the road [Chorus] Remember, laddie, he's still your dad And he'll soon be home to stay For a week or two with me and you When he's built a motorway

[@jennifershelley6938]

This is such a beautiful song. And the way Luke Kelly sang! This song always brings a tear to my eye. You can almost see the Mother singing this to her son, and they are both missing their father and husband. Gone way before his time. An amazing voice.

[@josparkes1]

@ScottKilbourn That's lovely to hear you say something like this, the irish are very talented about singing about emotional traumas and how it can affect them, and this is such a beautiful song by L Kelly RIP !

[@ametista15]

Luke Kelly inspires deep and sacred feellings to me. As an offering to him I wish to translate as many of his songs as I can into my catalan language: Vine fill meu estimat i et diré què farem; despulla’t solet i vés al llit i uns fets et contaré, del papa tracten fillet meu, un home que no veus mai perquè va haver de deixar la llar, i ara és lluny de tu i de mi. Recorda, amor, tot i que és lluny, ell és el papa estimat. Amb fred i calor, tothora treballant, en anglesos camins. Ara quan caus i et fas mal i et sents molt malament, no trobes cap mena de consol si el papa cerques corrents; perquè l´únic temps que ell va ser amb tu fóu en el teu naixement; no tenia què fer, no treballava enlloc i signava a l’atur. Recorda amor que ell vol ser amb tu però cal treballar lluny, amb fred i calor, tothora treballant, en anglesos camins. Cert, voldríem el papa aquí, i tant!, fóra bonic; tenir el treball prop de la llar i veure’l en tot moment, prô els pobres no podem escollir i cal aguantar el jóu perquè necessitem tenir els diners que el papa guanya lluny. Recorda amor que el papa et vol, aviat el tindrem aquí una setmana o dues, amb mi i amb tu, quan els camins seran fets.

[@gerimac1]

Catherine Murphy so true

[@christiandavies791]

That was beautiful, please if you have some time translate more of Luke's songs. What a thing to do for all of humanity.

[@Cigaobrancopreto]

Wonderful💚💚💚

[@foncieodwyer2449]

Maria Assumpta of a great i

[@thebakoboys6775]

WOW

[@belfast1970]

Kelly, years ago i asked you for a copy of this album for my young autistic son. Your an angel in disguise, he is 18yrs old now ADORES Luke Kelly and recites his songs verbatim this is a child they told us he was not going to speak. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤

[@kellyoneill]

How strange, I only just read your original message to me last week, made my heart smile as much last week as it did years ago. ❤️

[@Joeflem11]

I used to sing this to my son...he is a great singer himself now, and belts this out at gigs...HH Luke Kelly...the best voice ever...RIP...

[@michaeljordan1637]

I sang this song to each of my babies in their mothers belly and believe it or not they recognised it when they was born until this day 7 years on . Rip like never a better singing Irish man to this day .

[@daisypeters3216]

Our lovely Luke always!!! His birthday is November 17th!!! The time is gone but he is unforgetttable person! That's greatest folk singer from Ireland to the World!!!

[@williebourke3571]

AS A VOICE ,AS A FOLK/BALLAD SINGER ,HE HAS YET TO BE BETTERED , EVERY SONG HE SANG WAS A GEM ,

[@pound4poundko701]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. God bless Luke Kelly.

[@patdolan9705]

Brilliant song and superbly sung by one of the best singers of our time. Sad also as I am now in that situation away from my son and family working. Hardest thing I have had to do in my 52 years..God bless our young and please let our Country provide for them.

[@gypsiebhoy77]

Listen to Luke since i was a child, and his voice still brings a tear to a grown mans eyes. Irelands greatest voice.

[@shayclarke]

cool song and nicely put together tribute eirann go brah!

[@Skelly799]

My grandad came from Achill Island, county Mayo in 1921 to work on the roads in England. I’ll be moving back there in ten years when I retire.

[@Donnacha-14]

And you'll be most welcome

[@irishlad1420]

Should be over 1 million view on this

[@boffage8922]

Folk music always has had the most powerful voices the world has ever seen. Not for their volume or intricacies but for their genuineness and conviction. People like Luke Kelly, Stan Rogers and Pete Seeger all had a way of singing that made you believe that they were singing right to you and only you and that they meant every single thing they were singing.

[@gooldscross8702]

30 years ago today dad you headed for the stars(09/08) no more scammells or maggies on the haul road for you,but the memories we cherish R.I.P H

[@boxingbonanza2361]

This song hits home so much of the sacrifices we have to make for a better life for our children, salute to the hard working fathers 👊

[@ayranshea4470]

This is a song what brings back memories of me and my dad listening to Luke Kelly. I now have a portrait of Luke on my arm accompanied by the lyrics of this song. Listening to Luke seems to relive the pain.

[@colmdalton7920]

this man is something magic, that i can not describe what his voice and presence does for me.

[@paulmccormack1663]

i love you luke kelly I cry at your songs true irish man and a traveller nothing to be ashamed of god bless xxxxxx mary ba furey xxxxx

[@VelcroKittie]

I don't think it's true to say that Luke was a traveller by blood. He travelled around quite a bit and performed at benefit concerts for the Irish Traveller community, but this was mainly because he had a beautiful heart and understood the importance and sheer necessity for equality. We lost a beautiful soul in Luke Kelly and his voice echos into eternity.

[@silvijarammstein]

every song this man ever sang was carried out with so much emotion, as if it was something that happened to him; esp. the songs from the early years of his career... great voices go early, RIP, Lukey

[@kevincotter9419]

Have a look at "the nights visiting" the last song he ever played it's like he knew it was his last

[@ballsmccarthy1917]

so true, it brings me too tears when i hear it. no one has the power or emotion in their singing like Luke Kelly! he's singing with the angels now.

[@maureengabert9548]

He did know it was his last, but his voice was so crisp and clear. I like the way the other Dubliners just let him sing and take his final bow. A great voice gone still far too soon.

[@MultiKevmac]

As a very proud that my Father worked on many motorways all over England and all over the world, we listened to this with tears in our eyes because of the sentiment Luke put in every word and phrase, RIP Luke and Thank you

[@michaelyoung6394]

This song is a true reflection on my life totally beautiful song that hits home for so many Irish men. And I'm sure other men from other country's to that have had to move away because off work and getting off the dole. But at the price off your family suffering with out you. Luke your a true hero. R.I.P

[@michaelmerrigan8229]

I am from Newfoundland and it home with me I had to go a way

[@daisypeters3216]

Son of Ireland!!! You are the greatest Folk Singer!!! There's no another! You are THE MASTER, lovely Luke!!! When we listen to your songs can to dream and see you sing with your stunning and amazing voice, our dearest Luke Kelly!!!

[@CorneliuZeleaCodreanu9]

"I must away now, i can no longer tarry..." Adios, Luke, you could no longer tarry, but your words last forever! Rest in peace, big heart of Ireland!

[@michaelmerrigan8229]

I am that father sorry to say

[@GelenosOak]

Love to my first born son Paddy! I might be away my angel but I'm always your Dad! Be a man my kiddo Look after your sisters And remember I'm always there for you! Remember the best country in the world Remember you are loved And remember to look after all of those ladies! Love you my prince! RIP B SANDS X

[@garyodriscoll7988]

Did Sands write that for his Son?

[@patrickmongan7984]

@@garyodriscoll7988 No.. sands had daughter's. The light of heaven shine on him.

[@coffee6783]

Luke's voice always so pure, always brings me to tears - taken too soon! God bless you, and always protect you, Luke Kelly!

[@t78079]

I'm so blessed to be a father working from home, it's really priceless. But still I live on a foreign soil and this song rings true when I think of being away from my own father and family. Here's to all the fathers and little ones separated, whatever the reason may be, may love bridge the divide

[@5091fisherman]

i left the uk long ago when i was 13 im from north of england and i love the folk songs of irelaland and scotland and northern uk the sound is something i will treausure ...im65 now left in 1963

[@hughtreanor682]

+John Buckley Q. What folk songs are there from the north of England?

[@BingleFlimp]

+Hugh Treanor There's a fair few. You're hard pressed to fine many as good as Ireland's but there are a few. I don't normally check where in England they're from so I'm not certain which are from the north apart from the ones from my area. One of my favourites is The Maid in the Calico Dress tidido.com/a35184373604561/al55d5f1a913b521ef223393c3/t55d5f1a913b521ef22339402 It's no Irish jig but I like it and it helps to remind me of home when I'm out of the country.

[@jamesdolan4042]

+Hugh Treanor This one is actually. Even McColl wrote it when he lived in Northern England.

[@seannamadra5675]

James Dolan the maid in the calico dress is from the Lancashire poet Henry Butter put to music I believe by Danny Doyle!

[@seannamadra5675]

sorry Henry Nutter

[@robsideshowbob73]

Cracking song, can't seem to stop listening to it, Kellyoneill your a legend for all these brilliant videos, i've spent many many hours listening to your stuff, Every friday after work with a few beers, Also my better half is a Kelly and im an O Neill so you get bonus points there !! Slan go foill, Rob....

[@bigbear9340]

What a song, what a voice! Many memories of listening to Luke & the Dubliners with my dad when I was a boy...🐻

[@darrenhusband99]

I have the same memory mate also with my grandfather and my 4year old son is listening to them with me now..

[@scottishviking4685]

whenever I hear Luke Kelly I come to think of my father, who was a big fan of Luke. God bless them both. One of the world's most amazing singer.

[@alhimself87]

I miss my father...

[@nifhaolain]

This is a hard song to listen to when you're not at home in Ireland........

[@sketchbook8706]

Jesus man, know what you mean, makes you sad .

[@constuctivecritisism8393]

Ireland is in you .... whether your here or there mo caire ... Eireann is our soul .... it's a gift from God ...... always remember that .... nobody else not born of our home understands .... that's why we will always An Tir na nGael

[@BingleFlimp]

Same here when I hear MacColl sing it.

[@mrcelticreggae1874]

Agreed I'm in london listening to Mr Celtic Reggae raglan road youtube

[@eoghandridl1007]

Even harder when your ex is keeping the kids from you

[@stuartross2066]

luke Kelly what I guy, this makes me miss home. in England building at the mo and cant wait to get home for xmas, just a few weeks to go!

[@noelreynolds3081]

Love Hate brought me here. I'd heard this song many years ago. NOONE does it like Luke.

[@kellykelleher7321]

Come me little son And I will tell you what we'll do Undress yourself and get into bed And a tale I'll tell to you It's all about your daddy He's a man you seldom see For he has to roam, far away from home Away from you and me Remember laddie, he's still your dad Though he's working far away In the cold and heat, all the hours of the week On England's motorway Now when you fall and hurt yourself And get at feeling bad It isn't any good To go running for your dad For the only time since you've were born He's had to spend with you He was out on the job, and we hadn't a bob He was signing on the brew Remember laddie, he's still your dad Though he's working far away In the cold and heat, all the hours of the week On England's motorway Sure we'd like your daddy here Yes sure it would be fine To have him working nearer home And to see him all the time But beggars can't be choosers And we have to bear our load For we need the money your daddy earns A-workin' on the road Remember laddie, he's still your dad And he's soon be home to stay For a week or two, with me and you When he's built the motorway

[@daisypeters3216]

My tears falling on my face. I Love so much This beautiful music sung by Luke. It's so magical. My feelings for him. We miss this Great Irish Man. He fought with with SONGS for Better Days in the wolrd. 🎶🎶🎶😘😗😙💖🎵🎶🎼🥂 RIP Luke Kelly and the Dubliners! GOD BLESS OUR IRELAND 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@SupersonicG10]

@@daisypeters3216 perfect comment. R.I.P Lukey Boy ❤️

[@daisypeters3216]

@@SupersonicG10 Thank you very much. We, sure continue to think that. Luke Kelly and the Dubliners still are the best of the best. 😗😙😚👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@heardashot]

God bless you Daisy dear....wonder post you made few months back. Very personal...so kind. I have learned this song and now working on the banjo arrangement. Your post is so encouraging for my learning. God bless Luke, look down and protect us. God rest my hero. Thank you again Daisy x

[@daisypeters3216]

@@heardashot Dear Heardashot we share the ideas and feelings about Luke. For us, sure he continue alive in our memories and our hearts. His voice is so powerful and has such energy that's resound in our minds. It's totally impossible forget him. Everynight I use listen his songs like my " magical " ritual. And some times I can't listen his songs I'm very very sad almost depressive. How his voice is so magical like a strong and delicious Spell!? Answer me?!

[@crispycrimson6448]

My boyfriend is irish... we were long distance for awhile and he sent me this and I instantly felt homesick... homesick for a place I hadn't been yet... knew then and there I was never gonna leave when I visited...

[@garibaldivalerie7660]

Luke Kelly was a true Bard...a keeper of the history of Ireland. He does deeply touch the soul

[@Lavandahead]

Cant believe you lot. God bless you all for your comments and for kelly for posting these amazing vids. My mum loved this song. I have been a fan of all the Dubs since 1967. Great to hear you young uns love this music.

[@susancurran-geary6020]

Reminds me so much of my Dad, this song. Worked for years on the gas, travelling up and down the M1. xx

[@t4texas]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you Kelly O'Neill for another great song from Luke.

[@Beyshutulai]

Awe inspiring as always; Luke's voice is timeless. 6 stars to this video if I could.

[@tomgreene2282]

Thanks for a great upload...what a singer...he was so good RIP...Great to see statues in his memory.

[@numberonejette]

one of the best songs by luke kelly.brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it

[@mcglobulon]

never a voice and talent like Luke, thanks for posting

[@JB-lu4fl]

The voice of a legend, only wish I had been alive to have seen him live.

[@hfitzgerald-beitzel9659]

Hi Kelly, been visiting your page for years and years. Massive source of comfort right now. Nothing beats Lukey. xxx

[@kellyoneill]

I couldn't agree more xxx

[@purplekush-17-3]

dont get on with me father and havnt for a long long time but this reminds me of the good happy times and how precious life is

[@slowcheetahslowcheetah3611]

Hopefully yous can work it all out someday.

[@goodnessofg-d7212]

Spent a month cycling to and from Hospital waiting on and helping my father pass on by and die. Always thought he hated me Till I spent those hard weeks days And hour's by his side till his end. I knew without the use of words That no matter what life we waste He still loved me as I loved him. Forgive and Love One Another ❇ Commands Thy L-rd Thou One True G-d

[@goodnessofg-d7212]

Make Our Father Who is Above Us And Who is Within Us PROUD. By making the first move towards you're earthly father. Be persistent and remain patient with him Be the bigger person if need be. Time to lesson the regrets that we may have in the future. Build that body Build that mind Build that soul Behold

[@VelcroKittie]

@@goodnessofg-d7212 Abana alathie fi asamawat li yatakadas ismok li ya’atie malakotok litakon mashia tok kama fisama kathaleka ala al ard A’atinia khubzana kafafa yawmina wa igfer lana khatayana kama nahnu naghfer la man akhta’a elayna wa la tudkhilna fit a jareeb laken najjina min ashireer Amin

[@jayk-gb9uk]

I feel what ur sayin

[@asmkillr323]

When I was little, this song reminded me of my dad, who I never got to see. Luke Kelly is one of my favorite singers of all time, and I've always loved to hear his songs. Thanks for puttin this up kellyoneill

[@irishlassiegalway625]

miss i luke,yout voice,your songs just you,may god keep your good soul and look down your friends,family and your fellow singers but most of all heiriann your homeland

[@killiekentman]

ive been a fan for 40 years and my new wife just 4 and already she has seen the Dubs in Hamburg, Dublin and Kent. never get tired of listening to them. pure magic.

[@jmpmcd]

the modern day navi song, sung beautifully by Irelands greatest troubadour...

[@terrystorey5331]

Listening to this man is musical heaven,the greatest folk voice ever,just listened to the night visiting song,only song that ever moved me to tears,we will never hear the like again--- an english fan

[@paulmannion8048]

Very emotional song...Luke hits you in the heart,,,

[@nikkinikkinikki72]

Love this song, its one of my faves. Makes me cry and smile at the same time. My mum sang this all the time when i was little. Im going to try and get this for her to sing along to again. Thank you for sharing. Nikki xxx

[@hotpoker4212]

What a song, what a singer, Irish soul ,

[@setanta1970]

Only discovered this song recently, now i listen to it at least once a day. It fast becoming one of my favourite Luke tracks!!! Thanks for uploading, keep up the good work.

[@davesiler4064]

What a fabulous voice---we miss you, Luke!

[@helenheeney2284]

Oh yes for sure we do

[@seamusshutter]

i can really relate to this , heartbreaking and ,just as valid today. i've spent 6 months with my 3 yr old son ,workin away in tunnels and big civils in the uk and europe,because i had too.ireland ,mother ireland ,you ain't changed much!!!

[@racheloreilly6069]

No one sings like the great Luke Kelly

[@kingshamie1332]

True Rachel,sham from tipp 😁

[@mycousinpatrick1]

Brilliant song by a true Legend. Good stuff for putting it up. Thanks.

[@davebowler3369]

Here in Canada doing the same thing we did years ago will we ever learn from our mistakes give me Ireland any day of the week

[@VelcroKittie]

I lived in London for 11 years and moved back New Years Eve 2018. I've never looked back and now enjoy a beautiful simple life on the West Coast of Ireland. Bliss. I am very grateful for the beauty that surrounds me.

[@Deakion]

that is a great great song thanks for posting it.

[@finbarrmcsweeney914]

what a song ..and what a singer he was..from the S.O.L..

[@jcbanjo4150]

im in awe of this amazing great man....thank you for sharing kellyoneill :)

[@craiggorman9392]

This is a beautiful sung song from an icon that is Luke Kelly.Craig.

[@CasperLD]

Amazingly moving, Iam in tears here. Luke you were the best.

[@BeltandBraces]

My Dad worked on the -Preston by pass- which became the M6 Englands first motorway and my eldest brother was a labourer,so this song is about us I suppose( well that is what I think).

[@gitzersmitzer4516]

Its about all of us working class irish(English) were all forgotten these days even though the country would fall apart without us

[@gloin10]

It is about all of us who had to leave, back in the sad days when our economy was in bad shape. One of the best things about the last two decades is that emigration from Ireland is no longer compulsory. A child born today can expect to get their education to graduate level in Ireland, and can have their entire career in the country if they want. They DON'T have to leave... That is a paradigm shift in Irish culture. And I speak as someone who spent nearly half my life in other countries...

[@eamonfay1599]

Never get sick of listening to Luke Kelly,,,,Just simply Remarkable voice and sang every song from the heart

[@GelenosOak]

God bless you paddy n kitty my little five yr old twins Miss you more than yesterday x God bless my little children God bless x

[@christianskinner6009]

GelenosOak Jesus my friend I'm almost afraid to ask what happened to you? Fear not though, you've family here in my Ireland.

[@irishimmigrantcamp]

another one of luke's great - great songs , sung by himself ......shame he died so young ...R.I.P Luke ...will see ya up younder when i arrive ther , we will sing a few words from your great great songs.. here now ...and up ther ...then .. Good-night Luke ..and all who's ther with ya .. Irish

[@kellydevint]

Hits home for me I have two boys and a little girl on the way and being an active duty Marine takes me away from home alot and leaves the raising of my children to a proud strong woman that is my wife

[@griffiegriffin3564]

FairPlay lad I'm sure there proud

[@heardashot]

God be with you man, stay safe and look forward coming home to your kids.

[@YurManDavid]

🙏

[@davidmitchell154]

Get home safe, love from Ireland.

[@DenisOhAichir]

I chat to a bird in Arizona who's divorced from her military husband, Iraq changed him, he's stationed in Georgia, I sent her this song as a way to help her teach their son why daddy isn't there. Don't let war fuck your family up.

[@brianodonoghue15]

I'm 100 percent irish from carlow all my life i cannot believe i have never heard this song before now but thank you, fantastic

[@michaelrossiter2044]

The most brilliant set of vocal chords anybody was blessed to have

[@KieranMc3]

I wish this was on Spotify