The Whistlin' Donkeys // Beeswing // Mac-AV

Shot by Mac-AV ,The Whistlin Donkeys perform their popular cover of Richard Thompson's, 'Beeswing' to a full house at their album launch show in the Strule Arts Centre Omagh.
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[@lizkasapos5605]

I come to this live version a lot. Beautifully sung, he lets the words tell the story but his heart and soul are in the sorrow and regret but also a love that endures. It’s a rare song.

[@franicestokes2928]

This song lives rent free in my head

[@FreyjaTaylor-v7y]

This is my and my dad's song,I'm am now 14, I've been singing this since I was 9 with him makes me tear up

[@EamonnWalsh-p6s]

Enjoy your memory's of your father. .this is my brothers song aswel he is in hospital now with dementia 🙏

[@williammccabe7340]

It's a brilliant song very good band good man have a good night

[@aodanoscaithghil7303]

Best version by a country mile. Savage talent.

[@paulquinn5633]

I've listened to many versions, enjoyed most of them but you are spot on, this is pure class.

[@MelleBistouri]

Pixi Morgan's is better

[@bridgeburner909]

It isn't a bad version but it isn't even close to being the best! Both the original by Richard Thompson and Mad Dog Mcrea are way better. Of the 2 I prefer the Mad Dog version.

[@glenndefender]

Christymoores version is better imo. Still a oodles version

[@michaeljbuckley]

Possibly the best version of this song. 👍💪

[@bearleigh2449]

This is the absolute best version of this song. No question.

[@wolfpack-racing]

This or Liam mcgrandles

[@OddboxGames]

Christy Moore.

[@CCGlasgow]

Christy Moore’s is the best

[@paulquinn5633]

Best version, no question.

[@stuartgarner6026]

Not better than Richard Thompsons its not!

[@paulacleary2802]

My God I am crying to this, what a singer and guitarist, just absolutely brilliant,

[@spiritualcelt406]

No genre or any other music reaches deeper into soul than Irish music, it amplifies humanity and the melancholy is truly felt in every song.

[@liamcampbell1611]

I do tend to agree but this song is English

[@jordanlea1502]

​@@liamcampbell1611 you have to admit though, this is the best rendition, Richard Thompson did a sterling job writing the lyrics, but you can't bate the whistling donkeys...... :)

[@liamcampbell1611]

@@jordanlea1502 no arguments there, sir! By far the best cover...

[@AngloCelt88]

It's called the "Irish" ballad for a reason.

[@bridgeburner909]

@@AngloCelt88 it was written by Richard Thompson and he's very much English. Look him up.

[@francesmcgloin9743]

l remember the Fruit picking in Maidstone , Kent , l lived there , all the Irish College. ☘️🇨🇮 Students would come to work for the Summer months, Apples, Hops, Pears, Plums, and Gooseberries, and Strawberries, we had it all , was known as the Garden of Kent. Love this song and it's Fabulous Singer, l only recently heard this, wonder why l never heard it before, All Great Talented Artists & backup Musicians, the Instruments are mighty fine, l could listen to it all day, Thank you This is what the World needs, good Happy Music so good for the Soul. 💚♥️

[@corencaldwell9901]

My dad loved this song, it breaks me listening to it.

[@joannethomson2761]

Lyrics as he sings them. I was 18 when I came to town They called in the Summer of Love They were burning babies, burning flags And the Hawks against the Doves I took a job at the Steamin Way Down on Cauldram Street And I fell in love with a laundry girl that Was working next to me Brown hair zig-zag round her face And a look of half-surprise Like a fox caught in the headlights There was an animal in her eyes She said to me, O can't you see I'm not the factory kind And If you don't take me outta here I'll lose my miind She was a rare thing As Fine as a beeswing If I could hold her in my arms today I wouldn't want her any other way We busked around the market towns Fruit picking down in Kent we could tinker pots and pans And knives wherever we went We were camping down the Gower one time and The work was mighty good She wouldn't wait for the harvest I thought we should. I said to her we'll settle down Get a few acres dug With a fire burning in the hearth And babbies on the rug She said O man, you foolish man It surely sounds like hell You might be lord of half the world You'll not own me as well She was a rare thing As Fine as a beeswing So fine a breath of wind might blow her away She was a lost child She was running wild, she said As long as there's no price on love, I'll stay you wouldn't want me any other way We were drinking more in those days Our tempers reached a pitch Like a fool I let her run away When she took the rambling itch And the Last I heard she's livin' rough Back on the Derby beat With a bottle of White Horse in her pocket A wolfhound at her feet And they say she got married once To a man called Romany Brown But even the Gypsy caravan Was too much like settling down they say her rose is faded Rough weather and hard booze maybe that's the price you pay For the chains you refuse She was a rare thing As fine as a beeswing I miss her more than ever words could say If I could just taste All of her wildness now If I could hold her in my arms today I wouldn't want her any other way

[@nobofucketripkm]

What a tune .deffs me favorite.love it

[@johnodonovan2677]

That song takes you on a journey. Great story great song. Deep voice is excellent.

[@AnneBradley-kk9ub]

Beautiful version of this Richard Thompson song. Sang with feeling and expresses the sadness and regret in the story.

[@marymcgoniglemcbride8475]

i cannot hear this song enough, his voice, the words, a stunning combination

[@coreygavin9134]

I agree just amazing

[@ronankelly3630]

“Maybe that’s the price you pay for the chains that you refuse” class line and a deep one Never herd of this song till this week. On the way home from work in Sydney and one of the lad put this on. Class song

[@maryanny8777]

True.

[@keithkeegan9776]

On the the Irish boys

[@lauraashley1]

Yup ya boi ya

[@edeledeledel5490]

Try the original written and performed by Richard Thompson kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYDXl6NmfalomNU

[@eireann6135]

The irish travel far and wide and breed and bring tour children up with the irish traditional music they'll live in happy irish thoughtful ways

[@ferrit22]

Whistling donkeys are on a different level👌

[@nickitadillon6417]

Oh I 00

[@stevenhicks7613]

You should hear the original by Richard Thompson

[@tobiasoellers146]

100%

[@davedaly3863]

THATS IS THE BEST VERSION OF BEESWING I EVER HEARD. BRILLIANT.

[@terryferguson4080]

Beautifully done

[@michaelservice2355]

Raise your kids on music like this ,they will be fine .

[@KillianGanly]

One of the truest comments you could read on KZbin today,

[@aidanmccabe1981]

Playing it to my 5 year old right now👌

[@keelindavy688]

Dont think so lad just turned them in to nutjobs😂

[@alexmorris452]

The kids better get used tae pints o Guinness , an ample supply of rum peppered with hints of port and the music will be just sublime

[@davidhoward6645]

It's as simple as that. Never seen it put so simply ✌😅

[@francisoneill3655]

What a tune, lyrics are so true

[@CDev2184]

Reminds me of young hearts risking their future, dice rolling. No one to know how time falls.

[@Yesaywaaaaaaaaaa]

Fav tune.. Deffs.. love whistling donkeys

[@daleduke1315]

Perhaps the most beautiful song I have heard in 70 years... She was a rare thing, fine as a beeswing.

[@Jellyroll66]

All credit to Richard thomson, so underated as a lyricist. Mad dog McCrae do a great version of this beautiful song

[@josephrobb8474]

Appreciate an older women appreciating a young Irish singer bless you 🙏 ❤

[@josephrobb8474]

Also think it's the best compliment you can get, an older person saying you sound good. In irish music 🎶 it means you ate top class

[@TroisKayas]

My late friend Pixi Morgan did an amazing version of this song. I have a little cry every time I hear it.

[@oliverjohnson2004]

Loved everything about the song.....almost meeting my wife

[@TheDustysix]

Once one hears this, the tune is contagious.

[@Jevandtieriel]

What an awesome voice… as soon as the song finishes I’m off to look for more from these guys.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

They've a fair bit. did you find more that you like ?

[@richardflower5993]

Love this song guys they play it alot over here in st.john's Newfoundland every Saturday and sunday morning.

[@cormacbailey775]

Greetings from Wickford Ireland good music knows no borders

[@sherp2u1]

@@cormacbailey775 Wexford brother....

[@cormacbailey775]

@@sherp2u1 Greetings brother hope the sun is up in the south east

[@williammccabe7340]

Good man and woman brilliant artist and band ❤ Willie

[@davidhanley5]

Absolutely best version ever..cant stop listening to it either..unreal singer and unbelievable band

[@maciejcisek6439]

awwww, cmonn, have you heard Christy Moore's version? Just give it a shot - extremely beautiful!

[@buckrogers9659]

Give Richard Thompson's' version a try as well. Both so beautiful.

[@bennydonnelly5916]

l)) l l)) l) poll moll)0llllo00lll0

[@chriswilson3126]

Richard Thompson wrote it

[@seanmcdonnell5176]

Ruairi Cunnanes is a brilliant version of the song. Be sure to give it a listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqWxYaebaNGmZ68

[@deco007]

How good is this

[@EamonnWalsh-p6s]

Ats a better word than good and tats it

[@tonycarton8054]

One of the best songs ive heard in years ..............keep it up

[@danbreen6946]

A beautiful rendition of a marvellous song

[@andreadrinan9917]

This song is my most loved Irish song

[@BrendanFallon-ej4zv]

Absolutely brilliant song love it 😍🐸

[@sconna4951]

Absolutely amazing

[@aidikel852]

He can tell a story in a wonderfully tuneful manner....

[@jasonwhey1594]

Good tune for 2023

[@ciaramccullough8361]

What a voice😮

[@burtonhall3]

So true- wish I was in Ireland!

[@phoebeandkaylee7927]

This is the best version of this song 100 percent,everyone else slows it down too much and try to sing the whole thing with the same amount of effort,this guy let's it flow nicely and puts the right amount of effort in the prefect spots .

[@rossmcdonagh1554]

Tried galway street bands version?

[@phoebeandkaylee7927]

Yeah I like their version but has a lot going on the guy singing is very talented but I prefer this much simpler version a lot of galways street clubs videos has a lot going on too much for me

[@rossmcdonagh1554]

@@phoebeandkaylee7927 definitely ! Each occupy their own space I feel!

[@johnmcgowan8171]

₩÷

[@bernadettecooper3749]

I totally agree, I heard this song sang in a local Pub a year or two ago. As I continued to serve the drinks a tear dripped on my lip and memories of days past flashes in front of me.. And now I 'm home ..Lets sing it again. ☘

[@nickyjim12]

I was 18 when I came to town, they called it the summer of love They were burning babies burning flags, the hawks against the doves I took a job at the steaming, way down on Caltrim street And I fell in love with a laundry girl that was workin' next to me Brown hair zig zagged around her face and a look of half surprise Like a fox caught in the headlights, there was animal in her eyes She said to me, oh can't you see, I'm not the factory kind And if you don't take me out of here, I'll lose my mind She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing So fine a breath of wind might blow her away She was a lost child, she was runnin' wild She said so long as there's no price on love I'll stay You wouldn't want me any other way We busked around the market towns, fruit pickin', down in Kent We could tinker pots and pans and knives wherever we went And I said to her, we'll settle down and get a few acres dug A fire burning in the hearth and babies on the rug She said, oh man, you foolish man that surely sounds like hell You might be lord of half the world, you'll not own me as well She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing So fine a breath of wind might blow her away She was a lost child, she was runnin' wild She said so long as there's no price on love I'll stay You wouldn't want me any other way We were campin down the Gower one time when the work was mighty good She wouldn't wait for the harvest, I thought we should We were drinking more in those days, our tempers reached a pitch Like a fool I let her run away when she took the rambling itch And the last I heard she's living rough back in the Derby beat A bottle of White Horse in her pocket, a Wolfhound at her feet And they say that she got married once to a man called Romany Brown Even a gypsy caravan was too much like settlin' down They say her rose has faded, rough weather and hard booze Maybe that's the price you pay for the chains that you refuse She was a rare thing, as fine as a bee's wing I miss her more than ever words can say If I could just taste all of her wildness now If I could hold her in my arms today I wouldn't want her any other way

[@acloserlook6133]

Always put this on when I'm on a long drive and I need to have a cry. Just helps me get rid of emotional baggage.

[@CarmelMcNulty]

Listening to this in garden with fire lit lovely x

[@JohnBhoy86]

Can't wait to see them in Derry again this year!! Unreal last time

[@eamonnkeenaghan3535]

This man is a very pure singer Great voice and very clear diction easy to listen to

[@maggiebeirne5767]

These guys are awesome no one has impressed me since I discovered Bruce Springsteen in my teens until I heard The Whistling Donkeys

[@joannebarker-oh7ee]

Beautiful.

[@samanthaphillips6573]

Beautiful song. Makes me cry x

[@grainnemcphillips6592]

Serious appreciation also needs to be given to the musicians .... beautiful

[@martinflood7984]

Not sure how, but got to this week without hearing this song. While Christy's version is perfection, there is something really special about this version. For anyone who has lost love, the lyrics are so poignant...

[@RXF140]

i no

[@CorriganElectrical]

By far the best version of this song!, These lads are all from my home county, My parents live just Outside Omagh.

[@billythedog-309]

Exactly one third as good as Richard Thompson's version.

[@jackmccrory9218]

Absolute tune

[@wayneog4869]

Anyone 2020 banger of a tune 😎😎

[@marymurphy1979]

Dixon chick

[@killdallan69]

Good man wagon 😊

[@coviedogs]

Gosh darn amazing beautiful

[@philipgame6137]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@thomasmcguane4452]

I honestly can't stop listening to these guys beautiful

[@bel6891]

50/50 Christy Moore or these

[@smcengineering9332]

Good singing there and great video where would we be without a woman-stephen

[@DOGGIED84]

Ya can't beat music like this.

[@seanmolloy6884]

Unreal boys, can't get enough of this wee number. Class.

[@danielgardiner_]

@dannygar91

[@danielgardiner_]

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[@danielgardiner_]

fasht

[@arsenalfever7803]

💚🤍🧡

[@clairebeck346]

I love this song 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@valeriekelly9226]

My favourite version 😁

[@alexmorris452]

Some voice ,,,,,some band ,,,,,,,,,the best thing since sliced bread ,,,,,,getting quite excited about their next output ,,,,,,,they are up there with the greats ,,,,

[@brendacarpenter5043]

Beautiful!

[@teresakeane5843]

Fantastic 👏 heard the whistling donkeys in carrick on Shannon last weekend. Amazing 👏

[@rl5725]

Can't wait till tomorrow night to see these boys live in co leitrim should be a great night

[@patriciasawler4354]

I saw them in Newfoundland Canada

[@sobrien4583]

By's so glad you are keeping it alive amazing vocals .

[@bennyrico4205]

Brilliant,lovely song,great singer.

[@galwayvintagecollection3401]

Operation Shamrock ☘ 2024 in total. Pure Divinity. God and Source. Have a sup😊

[@padraicconnolly1155]

This one of The Whistin Donkey is my favourite I would listen to it all day and I never heard them live hope I will catch them in Galway next time my sons love them too,please lads let me know as I missed you in Tullamore last year.

[@thomascheeseman920]

Love listening to these guys, such a beautiful song, well done!!

[@paulmartin7609]

What a beautiful voice man brilliant bro

[@kevinkelly8383]

Wonderful. Honestly I hadn't heard this song until two days ago when I stumbled across this! I've went and listened to all sorts of versions, and this blows them all out of the water. Thank you for this it makes me smile

[@otjbklyn]

Christy Moore's live version is excellent. Little slower but just as excellent as this one

[@kevinkelly8383]

@@otjbklyn both beautiful songs Christy's version is unreal as well 👌 listen to both them all the time

[@hughandjanemuller14]

Actually Christy Moore’s version just a smidgen better

[@custodiofigueira5497]

Exellente version le talent est là

[@eoinirl]

Very very cool lads! Well sung! Well done👍👍❤❤

[@berlindaarmijo9251]

Wonderful and unique voice. Great song! TY from NM

[@davidbaillie5398]

Just listened to a few versions of this.... This one is by far the best, even better than Christy Moore and that kills me to say that! Great lads! 😀

[@seangrayson3398]

Just what we thought

[@s3m1s0n1c]

No way is that better then Christy Moore..

[@seeniall42]

who's Christy? listen to the original version by Richard Thompson,, by far the best!!!!!

[@conorsmyth12358]

None of them can play like Richard Thompson. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLTqmCOpM6rY8k

[@dv86boom11]

Get on dan mccabe his version is unreal

[@mcoady87]

Amazing job. Just wow

[@coletteconroy]

Can't wait to hear these guys 👏👏

[@aidanmccormack2990]

that is simply top drawer stuff... great great cover men!

[@anngaughan1519]

Brilliant version.

[@joycesweetland8066]

I love these guys ❤️

[@paulfarrell4658]

These guys are great live!....Abbey Hotel Donegal

[@johnnytaylor1049]

I know I've commented on this b4, but its just a work of art 👏👏👏🇮🇪🍀

[@noelreynolds3081]

And you will again Johnny. These guys are phenomenal.

[@oldskoolhunting]

Can't turn it off, the best by far!!

[@lukeelliottschoollukettt5111]

Julian version of that song please ring and brilliant version of the song the missing gypsies

[@norareilly2296]

Love this song

[@michellemcglone5524]

We have this version in our wedding video and I love it, it goes really well

[@ussgear]

you must be as fine as a bee's wing.... ;)… and I'm sure he wouldn't want you any other way.... :P

[@sherp2u1]

@@ussgear Whah....?

[@bazmataz78]

amazing stuff lads

[@andyjb07]

Looking forward to seeing ye in Melbourne in couple weeks ☘️

[@patrickodonnell9838]

savage cant wait to see them live.

[@ceryswoodgate1566]

I'm in love it's with poetry, it's almost personal xx

[@blaithinmccourt5976]

❤❤

[@DarrenAyres-r2x]

Such a powerful voice. Class version

[@johnnytaylor1049]

Absolutely amazing song

[@Disponge]

Love this

[@jennypiper377]

FAVE SONG PLAY IT EVERYDAY AND NUGHT XXXXXXOOOOOO

[@eileennestor9274]

Great singer Lovely song

[@shirleyforrest6897]

Brilliant. Reminds me of myself!!!

[@mickmack8999]

Never heard that before ,brilliant 👍

[@bernardbarry4258]

A class act!!!

[@galwayvintagecollection3401]

Purebloods only now understand this tune.