Phil Coulter & the people of Derry sing The Town I Loved So Well

[@scottwood5305]

What's done is done what's won is won, what's lost is lost and gone forever.....Great lyrics

[@eugeneanderson8884]

If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough! 🍀 🇮🇪 ❤

[@Eddiecurrent2000]

Few towns can claim to have their own anthem, Derry can.

[@rahang4126]

So true !

[@sharonmarybrigid3608]

Those beautiful faces of Ireland

[@richardbarrow6606]

Our Secondary School Music Teacher , St Agustines, Ravenhill Road Belfast, taught us the lyrics in the early 90s, Thanks Mr Gerry o Donnell, I didn't learn to much there, But I learned that 👍🚀💚💚💚

[@jeromemcads]

The best song ever written about the conflict and its affects upon the city's people.

[@dianesleeman5940]

President Zelensky. Take note

[@timothyodriscoll5702]

@Diane Sleeman I'm unsure what you meant by your comment.

[@berragorman637]

@@timothyodriscoll5702 Considering Ukraine was invaded by the Russians and her people are suffering unimaginable pain, it's remarkable how many people don't trust Zelensky, wasn't he pictured beside fascist thugs flaunting nazi flags?!!!

[@joanross7944]

0:03 0:05

[@WadeHillen]

​@@dianesleeman5940he's listening to my little armalite

[@janefriel6895]

Having grown up in N.ireland during the troubles, its heartwarming to see Derry back on its feet.As best it can,considering the financial circumstances. The Derry people are the salt of the earth. Dancing in the Derry feis at Easter time in the Guild Hall.Going to the Pantomime with the youth club.Omagh is only 40 miles away. In those days it was a long journey. The Derry dancers in return came to Omagh to the feis in May.Hair in rollers,makeup and that was the boys.😂

[@unterwant]

listening ... listening ... and a tear is running .... memories of a visit in 1981 ...💘 waving to Derry from Germany

[@williamporter8748]

Phil is An absolute Icon with Endless Talent and should be given the Freedom of the City of Derry. God bless Phil. 🙌

[@gazza1858]

He has got the Freedom of the city .

[@alankilen6646]

He has

[@noelbowman8052]

I was moved to tears by this. back in the 70s I spent a few weeks in Derry I was young then and Derry was full of frightened young soldiers who were searching the good and ordinary people as they went about their ordinary business amid the fear and anxiety of a city under fire. I was moved then as I am now by the dignity and stolidness of such a special town That I remember so well. Now a singer, I sing this song when ever I get a chance always with respect and emotion. Thank you Phil, Thank you Derry

[@stephendevine577]

Frightened soldiers? murdered 14 innocent civilians, they were good and ordinary people

[@rodhurley1154]

thank you a few tears from my broken heart god bless derry ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@derrydoire1864]

Those frightened soldiers weren’t conscripted nobody forced them to be there they wanted that life intimidating the good people of Derry in their own country 🇮🇪☘️

[@MaryMcMullen-w8k]

Absolutely a beautiful people's song! Now let us pray for Gaza for peace, a peace they deserve. Thank you to all the singers who brought tears to my eyes and my heart.

[@eileenliebold4043]

My heart is always thinking of my grandfather Dan Keenan. He gave us our Irish Heritage and my heart is filled with that spirit. Beautiful song!!! Thank you!

[@fritula6200]

May God bless yr Gran Dada! He kept the faith...... Irish!

[@dermotmurphy7886]

I’m not a Derry man but the Derry people are the most resilient on this whole island

[@berragorman637]

The City of Derry with it's Donegal hinterland is Ireland's bravest wee city .. Amrhan Na BhFiann

[@bettyspearns8341]

What an iconic event. Goosebumps here, beautiful ❤❤❤

[@williamtoner7293]

Great to hear the people of Derry showing their how proud of their heritage in song

[@honeybadger1624]

Thousands of voices make a 60 year old Japanese cry. A beautiful song, beautifully sung. Also can hear Luke singing in my head.

[@gsx1250fast]

Just a very beautiful production, very emotional ❤

[@mauriziogiudici3458]

I completely agree

[@lizritchie7223]

Both Luke and Ronnie have sung this with equal Passion🇮🇪❤️🍀

[@acker400]

So beautiful. Great song, great singer and a great production.

[@greatjohnnym]

Oh I am so glad to hear you all sing about the town I loved so well. tears ...

[@GerryHat-trick]

KZbin served this up to me this morning, and I couldn't be more delighted. To hear one of my favourite songs, sung in its original form, with the orchestra, choir and audience as one, made the hairs on my neck stand up. Quite simply, beautiful 💚

[@hpthiruvalla5773]

Soulful voice..hats off to the massive audience..sung beautifully..so touching..Prayers for a brighter tomorrow......God bless Ukraine

[@sharonsmith3473]

Born Strabane lived in New Zealand for over 40 years lived in Sion Mills for my early life great song.

[@adamandrews4107]

Simply breathtaking!

[@ericmesser1]

Magic………what a great song,,,,,,so much emotion…….thanks 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@brendanmcnamara1414]

A very worthy tribute to a wonderful city and people and to their great ambassador Phil coulter to do this you could see the pain and the tears on their faces chiselled by 100 years of suffering they have come out stronger with spirit and generosity I have travelled to great city’s but this is the best it’s the people that have come through not the bigots or the bullies

[@stevemcgarrett5001]

I visited Derry a few times and they are great people..God bless them all.

[@philiphamer5959]

Superb. An outstanding narrative song that says more about the folly of British behaviour in Ireland than many a book. So moving.

[@hans-jrgenwalvig8725]

Very beautiful and moving ❤️

[@cjsb22lr]

MY Dad came from Limavady-------------one remove Ulsterman --------sing on Derrry may you live in peace

[@RayBarnettDaddyRay]

Love derry thanks again love Derry mother grandma and love it always RRB

[@mahraz1]

The most touching song I have ever heard...way above even the "Imagine"...a belated "Happy Birthday" to Phil Coulter...The Ireland National Treasure...

[@wendelloreilly8676]

Beyond beautiful. Erin go bragh!

[@suesims6538]

Incredible brought me to tears 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺💕💕👏👏👏

[@noralowey4104]

One of the best songs ever written. Beautiful city and people 💞☘️👌

[@albertsmith1048]

Beautiful, really beautiful. I think Luke performed this wonderful song with such power, diction and passion his rendition of it was almost magical to behold. Taking nothing away from this lovely performance by the way.

[@rodhurley1154]

a corkman with tears in my eyes god bless derry.

[@eireman51]

Absolutely fantastic rendition of an iconic song, beautifully sang.❤

[@anthonywhitmarsh3032]

Made me think of my own childhood in North London - so emotive!

[@thomasm.8859]

So proud people. I can hear this song over and over. It sort of gives me strength. To be honest I don’t really know the detailed background of this song. But I will find out. Derry, expect my visit!❤

[@adriennelambert1758]

Absolutely outstanding Phil I absolutely love 💖 you and you music 🎵🎵

[@deaghlanfinn-kelly9296]

Why is this song so good? I think that when Phil sat down to write it, he did not write from a book or an idea, he did follow rule one in writing, write what you know about. Write what you see and feel. But this song is an international song. G-d knows the people of Derry suffered, That small city oft-times forgotten as songs of Belfast or Dublin fill the pubs and the homes, but this song can be any town. Any town or city that has been visited by the darkest parts of man's mind and through intolerance, oppression and generally greed bring about war. Many, many people can relate to this song and to the feelings as you look around. Derry, one of the most beautiful cities that I have visited, Will always be a happy bitter-sweet memory in my mind's eye. I have to say, I loved how that beam of sunlight arrived perfectly on cue.

[@emmablair2736]

This is fantastic, can't stop watching. Well done to the Derry people 👏 you've done Phil proud as he has to you....

[@tomderbyshire5795]

Wonderful ! May the people of Derry heed the words of the last verse and have the lasting peace they deserve. God bless Phil !

[@lorismith2398]

What a beautiful song...I think we all have a place that holds wonderful memories.

[@johnconnor2054]

Fantastic song from Phil coilter ❤👍💜🌹😀

[@TheBlueskyson]

Just beautiful. Love how the kids are onboard . ty 4 music

[@peterbennellick5255]

Truly magical.

[@Irish2thecore]

Chills.....just amazing...simply amazing.

[@joandixon1511]

So beautiful

[@hughcumber665]

I am not a plastic Paddy, I am a proud Scotsman whose Grandparents were Irish but once you've been to Derry that's it, you're hooked

[@nigelhamilton815]

Wonderful song.

[@annelawton6783]

Fabulous.

[@horrorskopf]

So great, so sad - an old lad's getting tears in his eyes. Thanks so much for posting ...

[@RoelieOelofse]

I fell in love with this song in the 70's and this is one of the best performances I have have heard. Sadly as a South African I fell like singing this song for my country, the country I loved so well.

[@maureenmartin4730]

So so sad and unfortunately true.. lovely❤

[@johnlye]

What an historic day! So wonderfully emotionally and endearing.

[@Leif-Joson-Johannesson]

So lovely that all citizens of Derry know the lyrics of their own town!

[@patreddy1610]

It is Derry not Dublin.

[@Leif-Joson-Johannesson]

@@patreddy1610 Thanx!

[@OHagan]

Absolutely wonderful song 💚

[@bipedalame]

My wee Granny Mary was born In Derry 1908. Had the best collection of Irish songs and country music

[@lrfarrell4409]

Just came across this following Paddy’s day. Made me so proud to be Irish.

[@richardgab7591]

A beautiful song! I've known about it for only a few years but just found out it was written by Phil Coulter, who wrote the anthem for his home town. I've watched this video many times. It's too bad I can only give it a single thumbs up. Each time I watch this video I look for different people of all ages who know the words and sing along .

[@bertkeeys3650]

How wonderful that those of us that are not necessarily able to attend a Concert like this can enjoy these remarkably talented folk like Nicola Benedetti !!! Thank you .Thank you.

[@claudiafitch351]

beautiful!!!

[@esthermcdonald6888]

And still stand upright

[@maureenm8462]

I love paddy reilly singing this and it always made me cry.

[@jimrobinson6789]

I am English but very ashamed to what was done to the Irish in my name

[@gibbykirwan7788]

Nothing was done in your name! It was done to satisfy the greed & ambitions of elected politicians. A FAR bigger picture exists other than you. Learn your history & grow up 😡

[@406estate]

The might of the British Army soon realised they couldn’t defeat the spirit of the people of Derry 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@georgerillie5187]

The people in Derry were not IRA.

[@vernonjones2115]

God bless the king🇬🇧

[@maryjackson6785]

This brings back memories being brought up in Derry i remember it well going to the guildhall for the feis and other things that took place there loved it had great times this song says it all for me listen to it all the time it brings me back to Derry happy times ❤❤🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🙏👏🤟🤲

[@bamboozed61]

So so moving.

[@ryanomahony2060]

BEAUTIFUL PHIL !! IT WILL NEVER LEAVE OUR HEARTS !! !!

[@johnrose7491]

Marvellous .a very close second to Luke's

[@elizabethburns3126]

Outstanding amazing talented gentleman and all the musicians involved celebrating our musical festival every year. Tourists love coming to be part of the celebrations 🍾 🎉 5:11 ❤from Ireland 🇮🇪 x

[@FranzBinder-yw4rs]

Dieses Lied berührt mich immer wieder und wird, wie man sieht zurecht als Hymne bezeichnet. Es ist quasi der Derrysong.

[@susannetilsner7063]

I love his songs.

[@Tenjac]

Love this song.

[@GerardOVaz-ji9cb]

Great singing. Enjoyed the words and music of this memorable hymn.

[@Mac2104988]

Luke immortalized this song, it is the definitive version. I know it's Phil's song, but I can't help but to compare every other version to Luke's and it wasn't sung better than him. Beautiful song, one of the greatest songs ever and I'm not even remotely Irish but love the Irish people. Brave and proud to the bone.

[@coldunquietgrave]

I wish Luke is here to sing with them…especially along with Phil Coulter, the sheer power in his voice will surely enhance the event as a whole.

[@FranzBinder-yw4rs]

In welcher Fassung auch immer,, dieses Lied haut mich immer um. Ich bin durch Kleine Stadt von Hannes darauf aufmerksam geworden

[@anthonykeicher2521]

very touching

[@LuukMeerlo]

goosbumbs..... Beautifull!!

[@keithhow5901]

Bloody wonderful !

[@kennyrocks4008]

Not a mask in sight. LOVE IT!

[@TerryRice1971]

Awesome 🎉

[@barryfaulkner7032]

I love the idea of a better world by just wishing of it but in the real world that’s not possible. The real world is full of people who get up every morning and go to work to provide for themselves and their families. This has been the case forever. Whether it’s working at the factory, office or the farm it is as a cog in a greater community that keeps us safe from other forces that may want to take over what we have acquired. It’s been going on ever since humans first became sentient beings and will continue until we are extinct.

[@davidravenscroft9235]

Great to see the City of Londonderry United

[@danbreen6946]

Still Trying To Stir It I See Give It A Break

[@rogereyles466]

very very good ...sung with much poignancy

[@stuartsimms4579]

Phil coulter song.. but Luke Kelly took song never been same since ..it's karaoke song without great man..

[@beckymccreary592]

Brings tears to my eyes

[@johncrimmins1954]

This could be any town in North of Ireland at that time Hopefully never again

[@shard841]

Love this song. Sorry, great version, but Luke Kelly for me.

[@williammccabe7340]

I was in Derry a few times a lovely people I getting on I am 60s I was in 20 and 30 but never forget the people 💯 love you be strong

[@roscomeon3965]

Londonderry is a beautiful city.

[@fastdadws4985]

Perhaps the most beautiful ballad any Irishman has ever written. Thank you, Mr Coulter! AMEN.

[@aidanheron4784]

Totally agree..what a song. Love it and will always.☘️❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️

[@frankandmoira]

I lived in Belfast from 1967 to 1976 having moved from Scotland with three young children, because my husband took a job with Rolls Royce aero engine division which was opening a factory in Dundonald. Sadly, the TROUBLES as everyone called it, started very soon after we moved there. We lived there for ten years when, sadly, again,the factory closed. We met and made friends with so many lovely people while living there. I don't regret uprooting my young children from Scotland to spend that time there.

[@GeorgeMcIlvenny]

Lovely free Derry.

[@madgeMKelly]

So Honoured to have been part of the video crew. It was indeed magical. Thank you so much.

[@colmdevlin5340]

Thank you Margaret

[@gazza1858]

Thanks a lot Margaret

[@nealedougan]

I was born in Enniskillen and lived in the North of Ireland until 1971 when my father moved our family to Scotland to escape "The Troubles". In the intervening period (I am now 60) I have dedicated my life to learning the true history of the island of Ireland, and as I said to someone recently, I am no more Scottish than the day I stepped of the ferry onto Scottish soil in Stranraer (maybe Ardrossan) and will forever consider myself an Irishman. I am a lover of Irish music and everything written or performed by Phil Coulter.

[@kieranporter5571]

Larne to Stranrea

[@kieranporter5571]

There's more Irish in Scotland now days the Irish first settled there when it was the land of the Picts the Romans left it to the Picts and the Irish and the Romans named it Scotiee'

[@michaelodonnell2570]

Irish heroes come in many shapes and sizes and some of our greatest were bards not warriors. Phil we had a few Bards in the 20th Century and you are right up there with the best of the 20th century.

[@LesOBrien-b2d]

Most of us IRISHMEN/WOMEN GOTTA IDENTIFY WITH THESE MAGICAL WORDS of PHIL COULTER ,AMAZING RENDITION. LOLOLOL OCTOBER 2023

[@charleydeery9858]

One of my favourite all time songs, beautiful, emotion, and unbelievable lyrics...love Derry 🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘

[@gerrymartin]

This song makes me cry but also fills my heart with joy🇮🇪🍀💚🍀🇨🇮

[@pedrotoscanorico]

Portuguese born and irish-at-heart and blood from my O'Donnell ancestors, this video just moves me, with tears and goosebumps!! Go raibh maith agat, Phil !!

[@lizritchie7223]

Yes it's tearfully. Stunning arrangement. Even the children know the words🎶💕🇮🇪

[@maggisteele4342]

Your irish in heart,,BEAUTIFUL

[@kieranporter5571]

And in his blood - Irish born in another country. God bless

[@kieranporter5571]

Your Irish in another Country and many others are same n love Ireland and their family history.

[@annemariefourie1476]

I too have Irish blood and this speaks to me hear in a very deep way.

[@medusa2820]

As a german musican who loves this song dearly and often plays it on the piano or guitar, i can very much relate to what it is all about and the emotions it still evokes today. I hope that there will be a bright and brand new day for all the wonderful people of Ireland. Germany was able to peacfully reunite as a whole country against all odds when two super powers were facing each other on it's home land and divided the world in two. I hope one day the Irish will be at peace again as one also.