Luke Kelly The Kerry Recruit (Rare)

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[@Tommy1977777]

i live in the U.S. gran mothers side is irish. i found this man on here one night while i was bored. after i joined the Marines i listened to him quite often. i like his mucis because it doesnt pretend to offer anything more than what he tells: no false stories here. the man was true awesomeness. i cannot imagine the solemn pride that must belong to his family to know that he brought so much happiness to so many....if only for a little while.

[@shokknterror]

His melisma is so spot on. Like he had frets in his vocal chords. Blows me away.

[@daisypeters3216]

Everynight like my own ritual I listen songs sung by Our lovely Luke, before my sleep. His haunted and magical voice give impression that's he continue alive. How I admire his charismatic person and his stunning voice!! It's totally impossible to stop listen him!!!

[@rolandmiller569]

Just gonna add another bump to this, since it’s been a couple years. I absolutely love this version of this song. I literally weep, knowing I missed out on ever hearing him in person. Even many of his happy songs bring tears of sadness to my eyes. What a beautiful voice and soul behind it. As others have said before, we shall never see (nor hear) his like again. At least he has inspired some to try.

[@healylfc]

Passion, power and understanding! Greatest story teller in Irish history.

[@daisypeters3216]

Oh, the best of the best of troubadors. We Love and miss you. Luke is insuperable .👍😘😗😙💖🤗🇮🇪👍☘

[@cindysnow802]

Kelly On Nell is awesome for posting all these. Luke fan forever.💓

[@user-ci5hd3dl8x]

What a great old song,and well sung by the late great Luke Kelly.

[@sean3470]

Watched a program about him on RTE the other night. Gave a real insight into his life. He wasn't republican or anything like that, he lent his voice to lots of causes of injustice. Wonderful program and really sad. It was great to watch, as until a few montsh ago I'd never heard him. Now I'm glad I've been able to get some of his songs and appreaciate the great sound of a true folk singer.

[@RyanTaylor01]

Wow, first time I heard this, Luke had a fine Sean-Nos voice.

[@dlswee]

Luke can bring a song to life like nobody else, past or present, thanks for sharing this

[@Peterburzenka]

This song is legend and Luke himself is legend too.

[@Thrawn6211]

There is not autotune here, back when he was alive, if you didn't have the stuff to be a performer you didn't make it. Now, if you can half-way sing, they'll auto-tune you and you'll make millions, if Luke was to come back, he'd get on stage and bring these modern performers to tears in sheer awe of his greatness.

[@Immigant09]

his voice was the finest and has showed me what true irish music is and just how inspiring it can truely be. thank you luke

[@paddymac5161]

One of my favourites.

[@Teigokane]

Today is the 26th anniversary of his death. A sad but as well appropriate reason to listen to this great song...

[@JohnMac2023A.D.]

My childhood comes flooding back to me my loving mother had these tunes on 24,7I didn't like it at the time, but now, I can't get enough

[@DaithiToms]

Never heard this song before. Fantastic!

[@CraigFlemingMedia]

Hidden gem

[@mouldybear]

Luke unadorned. I wish there was more. There is in my memories of a sadly missed old friend and much admired singer.