Luke Kelly The Night Visiting Song

[@ReeceStephens3927]

Who is listening to this brilliant song still in 2024?

[@davidburke9718]

ABSOLUTELY

[@chrisosborne3404]

Tears lumps out of me everytime❤

[@royevans5846]

Roy in the Dordogne France

[@karenlong2015]

I am right now

[@jamesflynn1784]

Every weekend enchanting.

[@Gixxer_Adventures]

WHO IS LISTENING TO THIS IRISH 🇮🇪 LEGEND SINGER AND SONG WRITER IN 2024 ??

[@barringtongilbert9230]

Yep...As an Englishman who's Gt Grandfather married an American Indian in 1882, I still feel the Irish in me.....the music is in my DNA.

[@utaemme7723]

Luke Kelly ist the Best one ever. I Player Fiedler with desmond sheehan. Luke was his Favoriten, May both Rest in peace❤❤

[@jasminederian5780]

And I, an Armenian born in Los Angeles , who LOVES the beautiful IRISH and all Celts !! Jasmine

[@barringtongilbert9230]

@@jasminederian5780 Music brings cultures together for intelligent people and has no boundaries.

[@richardkluesek4301]

An old Bronx guy who hung around the pubs, saloons, and rathskellers of the college scene decades ago.

[@joeyoloughlin2154]

Feb: 2020 who is still listening to the late great Luke KellY?

[@daisypeters3216]

I'm always listening to his songs but specially this magical and his last song, my friend.

[@johnkearns5705]

More than we'll ever know, I'm sure. Like the best of music, this performance is somehow both ephemeral and timeless.

[@daisypeters3216]

@@johnkearns5705 👍☘☘☘

[@joeyoloughlin2154]

@@johnkearns5705 nice paradox ephemeral( Something that is fleeting or short-lived ) and timeless.

[@inekemolenaar1695]

I am.

[@Stashman95-r1g]

His final public appearance His last gaze to the crowd His ending mark on the world Rest easy Luke Kelly Your legacy will live forever

[@daisypeters3216]

For sure, his legacy is forever. 👍☘🎵🎼🎶

[@VelcroKittie]

It lives on and on. It doesn't know how to stop

[@Stashman95-r1g]

@@VelcroKittie very true

[@philipmclaughlin271]

I'm crying listening to luke singing this song , what an amazing voice & man , loved the Dubliners since I was a boy , x

[@patmoran9317]

A true genus pat moran

[@tonybyrne741]

i worked on this! it was the first time the late late show allowed an artist to pre record a song! all knew this would be his last! his self chosen epitaph! it wasn't part of there normal set! its complicated lyrics had the band afraid that he might not remember the words! you can see it in their faces! he did it in one take! determined to the end! I'm glad i was there!

[@peterflynn7440]

what an honour it must have been Tony, Don McLean said about Buddy Holly "the day the music died", i think for us it died when Luke left us,

[@faithplus1588]

Wow! Great post!

[@paullavan6098]

peter flynn Talk about hitting the nail on the head. Thank you friend.

[@leonoreproctor5807]

this was the first song I heard of Luke's--sadly, only 5 years ago. I hope he knew how much he was appreciated and loved and how wonderful his music was. Would that I could have heard him in person.

[@loftusboy9]

Tony Byrne,just read ur post...must have been brilliant to have been in the same room as Luke Kelly...and what a song to hear him sing..health and peace to you!!

[@JohnMacdonald-v7w]

I sang this song too my mother nancy since I was 16 new she’s with the Lord and I’m 32 singing it too my self

[@Donnacha-14]

May your mother rest in peace. Merry Christmas.

[@patricktobin8851]

What a beautiful surprise I got this morning . I went into my 13 year old daughter's room to hear her listening to this song and listening to many more of Lukes song . Luke you'll never die even in today's messed up world . Power to you . R.I.P Legend .

[@kellyoneill]

This just made my morning 😊

[@timXJ220]

Even at only 23 years of age, I'm glad I was brought up right. Sat on the counter top in the kitchen 10 or more years ago, listening to Luke, Liam and his brothers 🇮🇪🙏✝ I love My Home and My People.

[@jkspurs5865]

That is so good to hear that the young generation are listening to real music

[@PatrickHonan-rc7me]

magic Luke Kelly what a singer. 👍🍻🍻❤️❤️

[@joeforde3597]

07 01 2024 what a so singer what a song what a country that still have singers and songs such as these. Proudly. Joe Forde Wex Wex🎉

[@canecadoguerreirowarriorca3314]

March 2024 from Brasil! Cheers!

[@lukemchale955]

Even at death's door he poured his absolute heart and soul into making music. RIP to a true legend

[@IrishEyes212]

Whenever the camera locks onto Ronnie you can see him miming the lyrics in case he needs to step in. Luke was so sick in this but still carried himself like the professional he was. They all knew it was the last time they would preform together, this makes me cry everytime I watch. Greatness can't be cloned. Luke will always be the voice of Dublin

[@siobhanoshea9979]

So so sad

[@martinscreechedwardmcdonag4669]

Rip greatest of all time

[@danhourigan6974]

Well said luje was and still is the voice of Ireland not just Dublin I et lonesome when I see this video also

[@cecilechantaloup9675]

I didn't know that and I already loved the song, along with all other dubliners stuff, now I will cry too.. I was so sad to discover all the deaths of the group's members as I deepened my knowledge of the dubliners since last year's lock down.. Thanks to all dubliners fans for sharing music and stories

[@IrishEyes212]

@@cecilechantaloup9675 Yeah in the months before this Luke couldn't finish a song without forgetting the lyrics due to his brain tumor. His last ever performance and he remembers each word. His last goodbye in a sense.

[@JamesMoore-lm8bm]

How did 489 people give this the thumbs down such passion in this performance & a miracle that Luke was able to perform at all considering his failing health RIP Luke

[@jeffbird9846]

no taste

[@tinkhefferon9934]

Amazing LUKE KELLY managed to get through this with all his problems God bless ❤

[@shanedonnelly9794]

Miserable bastards who can't see the good in anything.

[@stilllearning588]

English cunts

[@DrDub04]

489 ppl were to drunk they accidentally pressed the dislike button😂

[@stephenkeegan5625]

I love how at the end Ronnie whispers "well done Luke" what a beautiful band always cherished by us Irish 🇮🇪 brings a tear to a hardy Irish man 🇮🇪

[@jimmcgrath4522]

Cherished not by just the Irish, us Scots of Irish descent loved him too.

[@johnreid2759]

it sounds like john sheehan saying well done luke. i mamybe wrong

[@JimmyJ1983]

EIRE XX

[@Harrison-dman]

Hehe Ireland 🇮🇪 FOREVER THIS IS A GOOD TIME SANT PADDY IS COMING

[@willsmail3785]

Cherished by all who love his contribution to music of all genres. He mattered then and his legacy is timeless ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@alcylon]

"On the day of his funeral, one mourner observed that if Luke had any idea of how much he was loved, he would never have died."

[@faalonikdovah982]

= ' ( (Single man tear)......... RIP Luke

[@Isyourmancarrying]

So true, alcylon, so true!

[@Teddyb1939]

Like it.

[@airyfairycelt]

Yes, there are some we would have done practically anything to have them with us. Luke was one. A special man.

[@Footprints728]

+alcylo I remember Luke sitting at our kitchen table and singing that very song, over 50 years ago, right here in New Hampshire. Ironically, some people insisted at the time that this song was about death and dying.

[@jackb8926]

My dad's last song as he went to his final resting place. Love you dad sleep well.

[@markenglish9812]

Mine too

[@joshhanna950]

@@markenglish9812 same with my granda very special song

[@alexhutchings4477]

♥️☮🐇😭

[@declantwomey7525]

God bless his soul ☘️☘️☘️

[@wmeemw994]

☹️🥺😢😭

[@YesBif]

in 1990, on my 18 birthday, I was in hospital, being very sick. The worst was the nights, cuz I could not sleep. One night, this song was on some nightradio show, and something just clicked... I had to go and learn more about this amazing singer... To my sorrow, I found out, that he had died some years before... But still, here we are, almost 30 years later, I still love Luke Kelly, and I can honestly say, that his voice helped me that night in the hospital....

[@daisypeters3216]

We 'll never forget him ! In my everynight I have listened Luke's songs. How many more time I listen his songs I love so most him! After listen his songs he is kept in our hearts and our soul FOREVER! Sure Luke touch your soul too!

[@unitedfan209]

:' )

[@goofy79248]

Surely I do únderstand you’re feelin’ about His voice. That was a very Remarkable Voice!!

[@goofy79248]

Daisy Peters Nicely Said Daisy!!

[@jennyrose9454]

I listened to him when I was suicidal...made me not do it. Something special God works through his voice.

[@lauraswann5543]

I am in tears. It is so heartbreaking and beautiful to witness how well Luke sang this, and the deep respect and love the other Dubliners had for him. Luke Kelly had the best voice I've ever heard. Rest in peace Luke, God bless you. And thank you.❤

[@aloneproject934]

Best

[@jeffbird9846]

seen these dozens of times, Luke has the best voice ever in folk music, they were brilliant, he is why I started singing in folk clubs in the seventies because it's excellent music, my wife didn't like folk music now she's singing it all the time only after 60 years, God bless you Luke, RIP@jeffbird9846

[@tomegan2925]

I had it played at my sons funeral 3 years ago 😢😢😢

[@leeleef]

❤❤

[@minihama]

Sending you a hug, Tom.

[@stevedowdle2809]

Bless ya Tom. Couldn't have played a more beautiful song. RIP to your son and Luke Kelly 🍀💯

[@timXJ220]

Sorry for your loss Tom 🙏✝🙏

[@tomegan2925]

@@minihamathank you so much

[@tommyryan605]

When Ronnie softly says at the end...'good man Luke' powerful stuff...

[@stefani.theflameofthewest2252]

I think he Said : Well done Luke .

[@joeymullan9845]

Only spotted that now. Well observed

[@anthonykelly1649]

@03:23 haunting

[@niallmurray620]

Stefan Ickstadt good man Luke

[@firbolg1963]

Tommy Ryan good on ye

[@WaterlooBlue]

Don't care where you are from, appreciate one of the greatest folk singers singing a beautiful song. Sadly his last appearance, RIP Luke, sing with the Angels.

[@verloren49]

Feb 2021 who is still listening ..?

[@jkspurs5865]

Never gets old ❤

[@karenlong2015]

Never ever, you are so right, the crap "LYRICS" out there today shameful, x

[@garethglitter5932]

Officially the most heart breaking clip on You Tube

[@djpeters5095]

The first time I watched Luke singing this, I was overcome with sorrow and could not stop weeping. To see such a vibrant,vital man nearing his end is never easy, but this one completely undid me. The lyrics of this song are so hauntingly foretelling; 'For I am tired, Love, and oh so weary.' This was Luke telling us all farewell...

[@newry123]

WELL SAID

[@marcelleguelaff4650]

dj peters KZbin

[@geralddonnelly2954]

Marcel Le Guelaff

[@petertighe7596]

Luke your the best,so sad to watch this.

[@jamesoconnor9386]

This is beautiful, but very sad to watch. Although he looks barely able to stay on his feet, that voice at its weakest still has more power and emotion in it than most other singers could summon at their peak. For someone with such colossal talent to die so young is a terrible loss. Given that he was extremely open to new influences, and a versatile talent, one can only imagine the great things he could still have done for many years to come.

[@tiernandevine2849]

When I read this I was like wow personally you do not hear much folk music anymore but any time I hear Luke kelly and the Dubliners I remember that it is still somewhere

[@stuartlooby2418]

de man was/is a genius makes u proud to be Irish dey will never b one like him again

[@jerryoshea3116]

Very true,they need to erect some Statues in Dublin to these fellas!☘️👍☘️

[@rapier1954]

@@stuartlooby2418 If your surname is Looby it is the same surname as my mother. It is not a really common Irish name which is why I am commenting.

[@stuartlooby2418]

@@rapier1954 I'm Irish

[@daracomerford9123]

The pride of the nation and especially Dublin. My father introduced me to Luke as a kid. I'll be passing on the same sentiment to my children when they are old enough to appreciate greatness. What an absolute king Luke is ❤❤

[@BadDubII]

If only the the youth would stop vandalising his statue

[@djcyber995]

​@@BadDubII i dont even undertand why are they doing that, Im not from Ireland for context...

[@BadDubII]

Just young ones being bored and thinking its fun or something I guess @@djcyber995

[@timXJ220]

An Absolute Legend of a Man 🇮🇪🙏✝ God Save Ireland!

[@sherp2u1]

The voice of a nation....and indeed he was tired and weary, but he would never fail to deliver a memorable performance....RIP, dear man....your legacy is assured....

[@glencoe8251]

What a voice.

[@seamiehanafin8030]

Luke Kelly’s last ever live performance. He had struggled with remembering lyrics in performances before this because he was sick and they thought they would have to take a few cuts of this to get it right and he nailed it in one. If you listen closely at 3.22 you can hear Ronnie Drew turn to him and say “Good man Luke”

[@proddypapa7965]

from a brit ex army man . this man was irish n proud . rest easy luke .

[@michaellawless8030]

As a scotsman I love when Luke covered Scottish songs he always brought them to another level! R.I.P to Irelands greatest bard!

[@gwenfancello5384]

Such a great loss for Ireland 🇮🇪 I so much love his voice even now, nearly 40 years after his death

[@BrendanFallon-ej4zv]

God bless you luke

[@TheVishnu1976]

I'm not an Irishman and have not heard much of Irish music either. But after I listened to this song once, got hooked to it. I guess thats the magic of music and the legend of Luke Kelly.. R.I.P Sir...

[@peterflynn7440]

nice words Vishnu, this was performed 3months before Luke died, right to the end Luke was brilliant, greetings from ireland

[@cianenright8520]

Youre a credit fishhook

[@hairyarsewelder]

Fair Play to You 👍 Luke Kelly was a Fellow Dubliner A Dublin Legend

[@diosantana2659]

i have seen a ton of Indians that found and fell in love with Irish music here on youtube. Glad youre one of them. Great stuff.

[@markworthley6196]

You don't need to belong to a certain ethnicity to appreciate their music. I'm an American with various backgrounds, not one of them Irish, but I love this music.

[@kenclarke4167]

He's on his last legs and still sounds as good as ever absoulute ledgend of irish folk the king sleep well luke 🇮🇪

[@avtobus1234]

the amount of positive comments praising the legendary Luke Kelly is really touching. amazing musician, amazing song, amazing community

[@chuck7476]

he drank too much of that shit drink HARP

[@steray7590]

There will be only one luke Kelly a legend 🙌 👏 🙏 ❤

[@ezekielojediran8463]

Just stumbled on this song by chance two days ago. To be honest, I just can’t stop listening to it. Never knew who Luke was nor heard any of his songs, but reading through all the comments, I conclude he was a true legend. RIP.

[@ellalarkin1016]

Ezekiel, Luke Kelly R.I.P. was an Irishman, the lead singer in the group of brilliant musicians the Dubliners. He was a very intelligent man and an amazing vocalist, you could listen to the cd Luke Kelly The Definitive Collection and listen to 'the Rocky Road to Dublin' and 'the Shoals of Herring' to hear how brilliant a singer he was. This particular clip on KZbin is very moving because he had a brain tumour at the time. It was his last time singing in public. He died of the brain tumour. R.I.P.

[@daisy1day]

I grew up listening to Luke Kelly and The Dubliners. He was a great singer but died so young. In Ireland long ago there would be barn dances with Irish music, singing and dancing and all the neighbours would gather. Irish people were not very rich and sometimes they would meet in the neighbours houses and party. I have some very happy memories of this and I learned a lot of Irish songs. Ireland has changed now because we keep our doors bolted at all times.

[@nolan8336]

He sure was Ezekiel, and Thank You Sir for the kind words...A Legend Indeed.

[@VelcroKittie]

I hope a year later Ezekiel you have had a lot of great times listening to more of Luke. He lives on and on and will never die

[@ezekielojediran8463]

A year on I am glad to report that I have learnt to sing this song perfectly while playing my keyboard. Much as I tried to, I can’t replicate Luke’s great voice. He was a true legend. RIP Luke.

[@kathrynlandry6863]

I listen to this at least once a day. It brings me peace and joy. Have always been proud to be Irish ☘️ even though I am American 🇺🇸. My Grandparents came from Ireland 🇮🇪 and I grew up always around Irish music. But Luke Kelly brings it to a new level. ☘️💚 Thank you for the music and information. 💚💚

[@declansullivan6947]

You are as Irish as you feel

[@vallancesmillie5734]

I am Scottish man with my irish mother which my love for Ireland will will always be.

[@owenzey]

@@vallancesmillie5734 this is an old Scotish song. Let's enjoy it together fellow celt

[@andrewheaton3755]

You're not Irish

[@owenzey]

@@andrewheaton3755 for some it's a national identity. For others it's an ethnic identity. Irish Americans are Irish

[@karenlong2015]

Quite haunting and enchanting, as it was his last performance. So touching that at the very end Ronnie Drew quietly says "well done Luke", knowing it was the last performance.

[@paullavan6098]

How could a man in his state of health sing like this? Because he was Luke Kelly. Always in my heart my beautiful friend. I have never ceased to feel privileged to hear your voice.

[@paulfarrington6643]

Will never be bettered....

[@daisypeters3216]

Just only Our Beloved Luke sings perfectly and beautifuly this sad song.

[@hocke74ify]

I'm not a native English speaker, so perhaps I am completely wrong. To me the song is not just about a man visiting his lover. It's about a man, who knows he is about to die, and he wants to say goodbye to his love before he passes away. Very sad, but very beautiful. The fragile voice of a dying Luke makes this version the most powerful version of the song, and it brings tears to my eyes. I think of all the people that I have loved that are no longer with us.

[@SkillBuilder]

Just like The Parting Glass, a funeral song

[@ginajackson4122]

I totally agree. In fact I assumed it was about a man about to die from the lyrics.

[@ediunicko]

🥺

[@AlexBrown-sv4dh]

It is hard to watch this without crying, a wonderful soleful voice, never to be forgotten.

[@jmpmcd]

the dubliners where honest men with fortitued beyond all belief...they came from a class of man that no longer exists except in the minds of the wishful...luke kelly was the greatest folk singer of all time...the voice of a king of singers...

[@justincredible2791]

Beautifully put.... and so right.

[@daisypeters3216]

I agree with 100%!!

[@Shadyganleymawn]

"I must away now, I can no longer tarry" he knew. RIP the Legendary Luke Kelly. The Voice of Ireland.

[@anthonymcintyre2242]

The man tried as he could to emphasise the didactic meaning of each song, he knew a song could tell great stories like that of the Greeks, but alas, as mighty a song he did sing, and mighty a tale he did tell, the story fell well behind the might of his great voice. Luke Kelly summoned all gods and they could only love him and wonder, is this the voice of our maker?

[@christinewhelan6371]

I watched this unbelievable performance with my husband.. Who sadly passed on two years ago. It brings back a lovely memory. If a sad one.

[@richardgoodman4639]

God bless you

[@mehdiachouri]

God bless his soul and give you strength to carry on. My heart goes out to you.

[@diosantana2659]

I had an irish step-grandfather. he was the only grandfather i ever knew. always had his irish cap on and a pint in his hand. took us kids everywhere and loved us like we were his own (he never had kids). This is for him.

[@worzel1]

This song, the way Luke sings it, is so shockingly good it gets right down deep into your chest and swells up into a bubble of pure emotion. Absolutely unreal, makes me want to cry every time I listen to it...

[@darrengriffin9842]

Even at the very latter stages of his illness. Luke was Brilliant. Bed of Heaven to him. RIP LUKIE

[@sandraorourke4458]

What a voice, one of Ireland's greatest 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@LeighFlies]

On today, the day after Shane's death, I hope that Shane will have a chance to play with our legend Luke Kelly in the sky, something he never got chance to do on Earth, despite having the privilege to act with Ronnie Drew and many of the best musicians of this generation. Bless the pair of you and to all great musicians both in this video and also in existence now and forever, thank you for everything.

[@SAM-zt2uy]

I am English and recently got into the Dubliners learning their story and the sad early death of Luke this performance is surely magical and hard to hold back the emotions RIP Luke & Ronnie your wonderful music and ballards will live on for many years to come

[@niamhboyle7730]

otown couldn’t of said it better

[@overprime3978]

FairPlay you no music

[@lneranger4]

watch ronnie,looking to see if he stumbles///did he

[@trevormadden4301]

It's the sound of a culture that celebrated the incredible beauty and passion for our place and people. I remember this all the way back back to the 70s and the music sessions in the pubs

[@SAM-zt2uy]

St Paddys Day 2024 tears rolling down my face thank you for the music and may you all rest in peace.

[@mattybhoy6522]

It's as if fate itself wished for this to be his last performance." I must away now I can no longer tarry...".To me not only the lyrics of the song draw parallels to the future succeeding this performance, but the way in which Luke performs provides an aura or idea that he knew soon he would be elsewhere. That is why no other performance will pluck at the heartstrings of my soul... RIP Luke

[@sallyandrews9348]

+Matty Bhoy I believe the song was Lukes choice and that the dubliners all knew deep down that it would be his last performance, so he more than likely sang this song as a goodbye song

[@mollymurphy7932]

+Sally Andrews One look at Barney's face as he is singing, you know his heart is breaking in that moment, and one's heart breaks along with his. I can't watch this without being sad, but seeing Luke go out with such dignity is good. R.I.P. Luke, Ciaran, Barney and Ronnie.

[@Petar269724]

+Matty Bhoy Their faces and body language (especially Luke's) are what gets me the most. While everyone is so sad, but keeping their focus on the performance, Luke is giving his best, as he always did. He's keeping his eyes closed most of the time and dancing and singing every word with emotion and power. This is how he wanted to be remembered. It's like you said, like there was an aura around him that kept the sadness away.

[@Locahaskatexu]

Seldom is a performance more beautiful than this :) simply because of the sheer emotion Luke poured into it. And those words, beautiful, and with that voice.... "For I am tired love, and oh so weary..." You can hear it, he was waiting to be guided to the next world :)

[@cattlewranglerwalsh116]

But, from what I hear the song is not about going away.

[@michaelrn]

I'm from Brazil and I have no words to describe what I feel everytime I hear this song. It's just so wonderful... RIP Luke. I hope i can visit Ireland someday.

[@ThefightingCelt]

You can clearly see that Barney and Ronnie are tearing up inside during this . Such a poignant moment for this peerless group of musicians.

[@ornarea984]

ThefightingCelt

[@annelynch3609]

Brilliant

[@daisypeters3216]

Break our hearts!

[@andrew406]

They both looked blootered tbh haha especially ronnie

[@speakertreatz]

@@andrew406 lol funny but harsh assessment of the two lads. I think Barney looks especially sad, But they would well both be just hammered

[@andrewkean4943]

30 years on and I still feel sad at Luke's passing. What a legend...

[@bernieg7279]

So hauntingly beautiful ☘️☘️

[@Mr31tibetans]

this song and this mans voice makes the hairs on my neck stand on end, awesome

[@mullaneugene]

Likewise Jeff! A truly unique voice and individual. So much character and feeling in every word sang

[@Mr31tibetans]

I was brought up on folk music I went to see them when their first hit "Seven drunken nights" came out and that was me hooked, in the 70's folk clubs popped up all over I even sang in a few myself but this was the group everyone tried to emulate without success, ahhh happy days!

[@Mr31tibetans]

Eugene Mullan I don't think this man sang a song that I didn't like as you said unique voice unique man unique group what a loss

[@mullaneugene]

jeff bird true true. A personal favourite is the ballad When I was A Bachelor/The Foggy Dew. Beautiful.

[@Mr31tibetans]

Eugene Mullan Good choice, I have too many favs to name them all but here are a few The nightingale, joe hill, rising of the moon,& maids when your young, oh and the afore mentioned night visiting song, I still have all their cd's and some of their early 33's somewhere in the house

[@johnking1167]

The greatest Irish ballad singer of all time and the Dubliners no one will ever b as good as them again.

[@jasonkelliher9363]

What a fantastic song only luke could sing it

[@LorcanFlynn]

I once had the honour to shake Luke Kelly's hand and talk to him for 10 minutes. It is a memory that still warms me. It always will.

[@neddyboy4846]

best Irish band ever. who cares about U2 when you have the Dubliners.

[@daisypeters3216]

@Never Unprepared I agree with you!

[@winningbigly6666]

Nunquam Non Paratus - Shut up da fuck, U2 are great too. You can’t compare the two, they’re both great. I always see people shitting on U2 almost as if it’s cool to put them down. I doubt you’ve ever even listened to their music. U2 are & probably will be the biggest band Ireland have ever produced but the Dubliners have probably made the best music Ireland has ever produced.

[@goofy79248]

@@winningbigly6666 mostly of this answer i do agree!

[@goofy79248]

neddy boy SURE

[@jensandersen2289]

How is u2😀

[@paullinnane4396]

Rest in peace luke. Brilliant singer. You can see in ronnie and barney's eyes that they are very sad, they knew luke was going to pass away soon. It is eating them up inside badly

[@eme1468]

🇮🇪Rest in peace legend Luke Kelly, greatest singer Ireland has ever produced 🇮🇪

[@terry37key]

One of my big regrets - I never got to see Luke sing live. A legend.

[@dinerouk]

I saw him twice - in England never spoke to him, only Barney, but he was a singing God to me.

[@elitonrocha3570]

April 2022 - brazilian living in Dublin. He was amazing.

[@seanmcdermott2551]

I sang this one evening in Birmingham. I was sitting in an old pub listening to a local musician and when he was done, I borrowed his mandolin and sang this while he packed up his other equipment. Shortly afterwards a woman approached me to ask what the song was called. I told her and she explained she loved the song but hadn't heard it since the day Luke Kelly passed and she never got the name of it. She had forgotten about it until she heard me singing it. Three years later, I hope she still listens to it.

[@martycoyle517]

My dad is dead now but my favourite memories of my dad was sitting with him in the living room and listening to the amazing Luke Kelly my dad would cry to this song cos my mum died a year before him thank you Luke Kelly for this song for all your songs and for being a amazing intertainer and a even better person and thank you for the comfort you gave me dq after me ma passed god bless you Luke Kelly and god bless me da and ma Florence and Jim coyle

[@eamonnobrien1410]

I am listening to night here in Manchester UK

[@padraic3232]

When you look back at all the Irish singers Luke Kelly is number one his voice his passion for the music RIP Luke.

[@declanroe5931]

Joe dolan

[@clivemilson2372]

Luke Kelly was the best. RIP

[@michael141061]

I have lost my hearing but these mellow tones I cannot forget

[@kevinboyle3927]

Iv'e seen this video hundreds of times and every time I see it, it gives me chills, just like the first time!! Oh, if we could only turn back the clock.

[@BigLukeyLondon]

Feb 2021 still best song ever sung. Legend.

[@1sguk]

If you can't take this mans word as the truth who could you possibly believe in the future. He seems real respectable

[@kefus66]

One of the most beautiful 3mins 34secs of sound ever made! 😢❤️

[@sarahmulroy5855]

Agreed

[@kathrynlandry6863]

I agree also. When I read the background of this appearance my heart broke. His voice and diction go straight to my soul. ☘️☘️💚💚🇺🇸

[@liesbethvandebovenkamp7648]

March 2020, I was 15 years old when I first listened to the Dubliners and now I am 66 years old . And still enjoying there music very much.

[@wessexfox5197]

That little well done Luke at the end from Ronnie is so heartwarming

[@johnantonine4505]

An absolute legend of a man. RIP

[@kathrynlandry1211]

Love this song and Luke Kelly☘️☘️💚💚🥰

[@Lonesome-boatman2021]

What a tune sung by a legend in Luke kelly

[@daisypeters3216]

His last song is always kept in our songs. And today is Luke ' s birthday, November 17th. Actually he gave us a marvelous gift, his beautiful smile, his gorgeous voice and his unforgetttable songs...

[@teddyoneills]

" I must away now" I often wonder, when Luke sang these lines on this last performance, did he know he wouldn't be back! Best ballad and folk voice in the world bar none!

[@owenzey]

:) perhaps. Very fitting if so. Beautiful song

[@Juliemorgana]

I'm sure he knew.

[@alexandercarder2281]

I feel it in his voice

[@AnneCaulfield-gw1yc]

Wow, what a balad, im a 70 year old Irish lady, Thank God im in good health, My family have strict instructions that this song has to be played at my funeral, which i hope won't be for a long time yet, how i love listening to it, especially at the weekend while having a few glasses of wine, one of lifes pleasures, Rest in peace Luke, Thanks xxxx.

[@Absynthe6886]

I just cannot take his voice in this song without starting to weep... It's too moving. Love him. A folk hero, indeed!

[@somnificx]

if (a big if) there is a heaven I want to sitting next to luke and listen to his voice forever, th

[@frankkelch4553]

+bathtownship Or not.

[@tarmonhill]

there isnt. stop believing in daft nonsense.

[@bjarnetoft7963]

Nadine Hennessy me toooo😘

[@daisypeters3216]

@Never Unprepared Totaly agree with you. Sure He is in Heaven.

[@jasonhendry8136]

There is a heaven, the more you keep yourself open to spirits and angels the more they let themselves be known. And those who don't believe? well they soon will do

[@ritacooke6434]

God rest you Luke Kelly ...the one and only Irish Rover ...A Legeng xxx

[@superblanch15]

Still listening from dublin living in Alberta canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@peterguilfoyle4950]

I listen to this song by Luke Kelly time and time again. He was without doubt a great performer. I get a lump in my throat every time I lsten to Luke singing it.

[@Brokout]

Same, some powerful magic at work here, hard not to be deeply affected.

[@michaelclarke250]

I remember when he came to Derry I fell in love with the whole group as a young man. They stayed in the hotel beside st columns hall and asked me to get a very large carry out and take it to the hotel. Then insisted that I joined them after the concert. I didn't drink but this is a memory that will live with me until the day I die. I am now 75 years old and looking forward to seeing them again.

[@kbstankowitz]

@@michaelclarke250 when you get to meet them again, please tell them that I will come and would like a place close to them over there...

[@Fatherbrown6171]

This comment was made by my dad. I think it was his only KZbin comment. He died last month, and we played this at his funeral. Thing is, it was only after we chose the songs that we discovered this comment. God rest his soul, and Luke's too. Amen.

[@MaryMcGee-m9v]

Never b another Luke Kelly he was a genius

[@geoffreydavis2179]

Australia I am 71 years old love his songs he lives on in his music Geoff Davis

[@maxford8175]

The night visiting song is originally an old English folk song but no one can ever sing it like Luke. Every song he sang became a piece of treasured history that no one can replicate

[@ripcord5173]

Can you please tell me who originally had written it and when?

[@maxford8175]

@@ripcord5173 So I've been led to believe that the song is related to the English folk ballad "The Grey Cock/The Lovers Ghost". However, there are multiple sources that claim it is a Scottish ballad, which Luke Kelly claimed himself. However, these folk songs are changed and altered throughout time, especially with travelling people exchanging songs across continents. It's the same as the famous "Wild Rover", which is celebrated as Irish but can be viewed as originating from a 17th century British 'alehouse' broadside ballad. So I might be wrong, and please correct me if I am. Folk songs are too hard to trace with every country having its own version. One thing I will note, you cannot beat the mastery of the Irish when it comes to performing these ballads. Although English people have contributed to the history of many folk songs, they don't seem to capture the same emotion in performing them as the Scots or Irish. (IMO)

[@ripcord5173]

@@maxford8175 Thanks a lot for this detailed answer!

[@jkspurs5865]

Wish I could listen to this forever pure genius

[@andrewkean4943]

Luke Kelly was a man we can all aspire to.. Free from prejudice or chains of any kind and with strength enough to see the things he believed in through. And "a wonderful clear singing voice" to boot.

[@karmapeach]

and also a wonderful humanity. May he rest in glorious peace.

[@malcolmboyce8197]

When on song, he was the finest ballad singer there ever was from Ireland.

[@motorwaydrifter]

Colm Boyce From anywhere. And that's from an Englishman.

[@peterflynn7440]

Colm Boyce "when on song" when was he ever off song?

[@andrewkean4943]

so long sine I posted this and still getting +1's on it. The man lives on.....

[@escort402]

this would bring a tear to a glass eye

[@dontgetit1124]

lwl

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Well put!

[@johnquinn6351]

It's not how much we made that counts but you much we gave away!

[@JimmyIreland-f3u]

Was born in the early 70's and grew up listening to Luke and the Dubliners, my favourite all time folk band most gone to their eternal Rest now. happy time's beautiful memories of yesteryears Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘ 🍻

[@johnmurphy2898]

What a voice god rest you Luke

[@kenclarke4167]

April 2022 what a song ill be listening to him for ever ledgend

[@bernardbrady1926]

There will never be another Luke Kelly a true legend RIP Luke

[@dirkdemulder5860]

Je l'écoute régulièrement, avec beaucoup d'émotion, ainsi que Ronnie, Barney, etc...On n'oublie pas de tels musiciens et de telles voix !

[@TheHughsharkey]

This is my crutch when feeling home sick

[@timcotter8879]

Such a great song and singer. I have watched it many times and enjoyed it so much., at the end Ronnie said ,,good man Luke,,,Thanks for this.

[@daisypeters3216]

Tim, sure our Luke continues the greatest and the best Folk Singer from Ireland to the World! He never will be replaced!

[@timcotter8879]

Totally agree with you on that ​@@daisypeters3216