Lift the Wings

[@hope_and_love]

I remember this song so strongly from when I was a teenager. Last month, my father was diagnosed with cancer and I drove the two days to care for him. Out of nowhere this song surfaced to remind me of my wife and home. Thank you for the song; music never dies.

[@davidplaing1]

It’s weird how music does that! Takes you back to a place. I remembered it randomly from when my mom and Dad used to watch it.

[@wryterzblock]

All these years later and Morgan Crowley's smile still makes me melt when I watch this.

[@susanschwartz4719]

And still in 2023

[@catfon10]

So true ... sigh 😊

[@oneagainsttheocean6686]

I’m watching this in 2021. I first saw this on video around 1997. My mum and grandmother wanted to watch it with me. I had absolutely no interest in watching “a bunch of people dance about”. It still stands to this day, as one of the greatest things I’ve ever saw with my own eyes. And this song. This song... 24 years later and my head and heart still melt upon hearing it.

[@martinfreekie7659]

They both knew you would love it like they do.

[@clumsywithwords]

Hi from December 2023 🥰

[@esthermatthews4859]

2.04 is such a beautiful moment when he smiles, you almost see into his heart!

[@bckarg5413]

oh l agree. love his gorgeous smile

[@JJBushfan]

Was there ever a smile like Katie McMahon's?

[@elisarossignoli435]

Listening to this song i always feel here beside me the friend that made me meet this wonderful song and the whole show. He died in 2006, in South Africa. I was living in India that time...i was on the field when i received a message from a common friend saying that he had passed away. After the initial shock, i started singing this song thinking of Him. I Always, when i play it, i feel him here.

[@Doozer2268]

This line cuts my heart to its very core: How can the heart survive Can it stay alive If its love's denied for too long

[@EmilyBaileyQuest]

Had the privilege of seeing this group play at Wolf Trap in Virginia on my birthday back in 2001. What an amazing company this was. Pity they aren't still touring.

[@lisandroramos7133]

This song makes me cry each time I hear it, I love it!!!! It penetrate the core of my soul

[@christopherwoulfe5916]

I've always been enormously keen on Katie McMahon's singing but thanks to this clip from Riverdance have come to appreciate just how well Morgan Crowley sings as well. Thank you.

[@Castlefan2996]

Imagine if these two had a kid...can you imagine that child's voice?! Holy crap...

[@Red-tm1bs]

Katie Mcmahon just still makes me melt!!!

[@williamwest6387]

+Glenn Mercer I'm so glad I'm not the only one that still has a mad crush on her.

[@Red-tm1bs]

+William West definitely not!! I've liked her since the original riverdance days :)

[@slinkycowboy]

first viewing I fell

[@GabyGibson]

Me, too

[@SuzieNerds]

I'll have to mention that to her next time I see her!

[@margolou2010]

I know; it almost looks as though it were spontaneous. I think that's part of the charm of this number; their amazing chemistry; just like the chemistry between Jean Butler and Colin Dunne.

[@kammy8989]

So beautiful, Katie Mcmahon makes me melt! Of all the singers of Riverdance, I love her only. 回覆

[@cushlaallan426]

I am such a fan of Riverdance and I have seen a few versions now finding the 10th anniversary here on youtube. Lift the wings is my favorite song, especially this version, it gets into my soul and stirs my Irish blood, such beautiful singers and now to have my six year old to share it with me it is magic!

[@swejasara]

Morgan Crowley is my future husband. When they sing this song, everything is right in the world. I love everything about it.

[@MoonLitCat]

Totally my favorite version

[@amazingant8430]

still watching this in 2019. love it, they are creating some special moments in this song! Great!

[@margolou2010]

I agree. I've seen the others on youtube. I actually bought this Riverdance on VHS for my older daughter on her eighteenth birthday (I don't know whether she still has it). I prefer this group.

[@mjjbrat1982]

i love this song from her.She sings so pretty and the song is so pretty to listen to.I'm glad i bought the dvd of riverdance live from radio city because i would have missed out on some awesome singing from her and him :-)

[@theclairebaire]

Lyrics: How can the small flowers grow If the wild winds blow And the cold snow is all around Where will the frail birds fly If their homes on high Have been torn down to the ground Lift the wings That carry me away from here and Fill the sail That breaks the line to home But when I'm miles and miles apart from you I'm beside you when I think of you - a Stóirín, a Grá How can tree stand tall If a rain won't fall To wash its branches down How can the heart survive Can it stay alive If its love's denied for too long Lift the wings That carry me away from here and Fill the sail That breaks the line to home But when I'm miles and miles apart from you I'm beside you when I think of you - a Stóirín, a Grá And I'm with you as I dream of you - a Stóirín And a song will bring you near to me -

[@cecisalinasc41]

Hermosa 🙏🎶🌹🦋🎶💫

[@christopherwoulfe5916]

You are a pearl. Marvelous. ❤

[@clown-cult96]

That man's smile oh my god

[@bowtiemouse]

This was my favorite song when I was little. I tried to mimic the dancing, but I also tried to sing this song because it was so beautiful. I'm so glad I found it again!!

[@AlexaLiu-r6g]

how beautiful! I feel peace and really enjoy from this lovely song!

[@kammy8989]

This is my favorite one, so romantic !

[@CelticBadAss]

Oh my goodness... I love Irish tenors...so much.

[@1986Bon]

she has a beautiful voice period.

[@TheSsalty]

Doing this at a school thing tomorrow #flippnnerverous/excited

[@YourNeighborhoodCaat]

It’s been 7 years... How was it?!

[@guerryerocentenaryo]

The music is magnific

[@georgepierson5795]

(Male) How can the small flowers grow, If the wild winds blow, And the cold snow is all around? (Female) Where will the frail birds fly, If their homes on high, Have been torn down to the ground? (Male) Lift the wings, That carry me away from here and, Fill the sail, That breaks the line to home. (Female) But when I'm miles and miles apart from you, I'm beside you, when I think of you, A Stóirín, a Ghrá (Male) How can a tree stand tall, If the rain won't fall, To wash its branches down? (Female) How can a heart survive, Can it stay alive, If its love's denied for long? (Male) Lift the wings, That carry me away from here and, Fill the sail, That breaks the line to home. (Female) But when I'm miles and miles apart from you, I'm beside you, when I think of you, A Stóirín (Male) And I'm with you as I dream of you, A Stóirín (Male/ Female) And the song will bring me near to you, (Male) A Stóirín, (Female) a ghrá.

[@addielee2195]

love this song since I was a kid

[@darkangel333ful]

If the wings that carry me away from me here and beside I think of you 🙏

[@AnonymousMe03]

i cry everytime. beautiful

[@BarrySchmitz]

Still my favorite version of Lift the Wings there is. Their voices are beautiful. ♥️

[@Nachtwasser23]

gives me goosebumps.. I adore this song

[@rankh699]

Childhood memories ♥️

[@parhoades]

I absolutely love this song. They both have such great voices and chemistry. The looks they give each other at about 2:00 give me chills every time I watch this.

[@melindahatcher5561]

parhoades My college friends and I would watch this section on repeat. We called it “The Look”.

[@seanirish6173]

Worst part lol he sings

[@jenni-leeredman2762]

Loving the music of my ancestors proud to be half irish

[@bowtiemouse]

This was my favorite vocal performance from the entire thing.

[@darkangel333ful]

this song touches my heart of hearts

[@oOBubbleStreamOo]

Best version of the song

[@revk-squared9046]

Beautiful 💕

[@margolou2010]

Yes, there's such chemistry between them.

[@emilytolman46]

Incredible!

[@bckarg5413]

❤

[@anthonycipolla4224]

...be still my beating heart :)

[@seanirish6173]

Angel voice

[@robertdouglas6979]

goosebumps

[@matthewward1187]

How can the small flowers gro If the wild winds blow and the cold snow is all around

[@matthewward1187]

How can the small flower Grow if the wild winds blo

[@vmlnc64]

never forget...(...)

[@cesur1149]

i want to take an ireland holiday.....

[@cindyboyd375]

I’m so upset that in the 25th anniversary version this song is no longer a duet 😭. It’s just not the same.

[@Mrnickstr89]

They even changed the lyrics.... and man are they cheesy. Also the “song” is like no more than 60 seconds. Ugh. Still not over that or then cutting “Home and the Heartland”.

[@CelticQueen123]

Katie Is my mom .

[@vmlnc64]

unglaublich..(..)

[@jacquelinehoog]

Does anyone know if this version is on a cd or a dvd ?

[@wb1985]

It’s on a dvd. Live at Radio City Music Hall.

[@jacquelinehoog]

@@wb1985 thank you so much !

[@13Naru13]

I know, we miss the kiss and the parting! Morgan, how could you cut it too soon? Love that smile. :D UnolsayAHxD, try the video: Riverdance: Lift the Wings, a song of love (by mysticdragonwolf89) & see all this and the dance that follows.

[@smallfaucet]

The BIG Peter Dinklige @ 1:11 :)

[@SupremeInstigator]

which is better, near my god to thee or this

[@pables1000]

how old is he?anybody know's?

[@martinpatrick9915]

Now a female sings this song alone on stage.

[@UnoIsayAHxD]

Why did it end with them just ONE INCH away from each other?! WHY??

[@sevenseasonsofbrown]

I sang this song in the riverdance movie, wasn't as good as this one though :)

[@stephenlewis8364]

At 2:04 I fell in love 🥰

[@rickchipman5169]

I wish this is how porn starts

[@jamesparker760]

Yeah... but then it wouldn't be pron anymore- but semi- erotic art at it's highest form.

[@CelticBadAss]

Oh my goodness... I love Irish tenors...so much.

[@UnoIsayAHxD]

WHY STOP RIGHT BEFORE THEY KISS?! COME ON!!! I only half kid, but I have been watching this on DVD on St. Patrick's day every year since I can remember. I am in love with this man's voice.

[@megantearle2416]

How can the small flowers grow If the wild winds blow And the cold snow is all around? Where will the frail birds fly If their homes on high Have been torn down to the ground? Lift the wings that carry me away from here and Fill the sail that breaks the line to home When I'm miles and miles apart from you I'm beside you when I think of you, a Stóirín a Grá How can a tree stand tall If a rain won't fall To wash its branches down? How can the heart survive? Can it stay alive If its love's denied for long? Lift the wings that carry me away from here and Fill the sail that breaks the line to home When I'm miles and miles apart from you I'm beside you when I think of you, a Stóirín Lift the wings that carry me away from here and Fill the sail that breaks the line to home When I'm miles and miles apart from you I'm beside you when I think of you, a Stóirín And I'm with you as I dream of you, a Stóirín And a song will bring you near to me, a Stóirín a Grá

[@jeannieves6275]

Tender lyrics Spiritual

[@ulfurczubaiko4571]

Yeah I’m gay and I’m fully aware of how endlessly charming he is, but can we talk about how beautiful she is!?

[@ImmortalInflames]

This, This This... THIS!!!!! The sound, their voices... The Feels!!!