Planxty---The Blacksmith

[@nbenefiel]

I lived in Dublin for most of the 70’s, the music was incredible, the Chieftains, Planxty, theBothy band, Clannad. It was amazing

[@xeroxene]

When I heard this for the first time, many years ago, it was like a key had been turned in a lock.

[@boxerab]

I had the exact same response when someone gave me a battered old tape with Planxty and the Dubliners on it

[@TheFolkRevivalProject]

Do you know where the tune comes from? It was originally a hymn written by John Bunyan in 1684. Because of its popularity, the tune was used by traditional singers. Here's a version of the original hymn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6qre4CGrJ2Ffrc Here's a modified version played at Margaret Thatcher's funeral: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5KToKeGZqeKorc Here's an authentic folk version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHuokqRvbq2ji7c I think I'll make a KZbin video about the song at some point. Subscribe to my channel if you're interested.

[@elcono1000]

i like this picture

[@charlescarter2072]

That’s a locksmith

[@thomaspyper8091]

A locksmith loved her well .....

[@Sharps.50]

Still one of the greatest if not the best version ever of this wonderful folk song , Planxty will live forever

[@fredericoauad599]

This is not only music, is much more deep, is history, beautiful sounds, culture, nice rhythms, is a life in sounds.

[@mattlee5523]

Frederico Auad i know what you mean mate. my dad taught me the hokey kokey my tribes traditional dance. no one will take that away from me .

[@stephenbradley3153]

RIP Liam, this is the most iconic piece of piping there is

[@RisikoAO]

indeed

[@1000ranster]

This song is pure magic! The intensity just keeps building--and the lyrics suggest obsession with the failed romance, and the tragedy of not being able to let go. Then after the lyrics end, there is the long instrumental section that speaks of the obsession, the repetition, dare I say the descent into madness. Just brilliant!

[@EldritchRyme]

Obsession, not letting go? This is a lot more basic. And it's about rather worse than having been merely spurned. "If I said I'd marry you, it was only for to try you". He lied, she unfortunately believed him, he had her and ditched her. (And later on mocked her, really, for having given in to him. Taunted her, because he knew no one would have believed her if she HAD accused him. ) That's not obsession, just the hard, sad reality of how easy it was to be "ruined".

[@Fionnuala1969]

Out of the 4,869 times this has been viewed (so far), about 500 are just me. :-) I love the voice, I love the Uillean Pipes, I love how all of the guys are 'into' the song. Excellent performance. I just can't seem to hear it enough... along with other Planxty songs.

[@johnpluck6126]

The look on Christy's face towards Liam sums up his recognition for the master piper he is!

[@TheIkaraCult]

Ive only recently bought this album, and its instantly in the top 10 albums ive ever heard. I cant believe I've lived all these years without Planxty

[@TheFolkRevivalProject]

If you want to here some rare traditional performances of this song, have a look at this video I just uploaded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGqWl4idpt57d9k

[@deaconcassidy8008]

first heard Planxty play this 1972 and they gotten better and better over the years. Donal and Andy have a special magic .

[@ForcedMemeIsAMeme]

3:16 is one of my favorite musical moments of all time, in any genre.

[@fionbarra]

RIP Liam Óg O’Flynn, Uilleann Pipe Virtuoso Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

[@splortz]

Love the crowd's roar when O'Flynn brings the pipes up. Classic,

[@monologtube]

THIS IS THE BEST THING ON THE INTERNETS.

[@oisinolochlainn4437]

of course its Irish trad

[@ketteii3593]

I'm in love with Irish music, want to visit Ireland. No clue where to go. Dublin, I doubt I'll get the real Ireland feel.

[@oisinolochlainn4437]

All over is great, yes Dublin is much like any other city around Europe. Having said that there are some nice places to visit in Dublin also. Kerry, Galway, Cork and Waterford are just a few places to see. Beautiful scenery, ancient structures, castles. The west has some great traditional music sessions, there is the Gaeltacht areas where Irish is a first language and English is rarely spoken.........

[@Wotsitorlabart]

@@oisinolochlainn4437 It's a trad English song.

[@misstinwhistle1]

This is one of my favourite Planxty songs. So intense.

[@Manasses1961]

Are you listening Bono. That is what an Irish group sounds like.

[@adrianmcgrath574]

Lol 🤣😎

[@pmathews109]

To be fair Bono is a great admirer of Irish traditional music.

[@cameroncurrie884]

Bono is an egotistical wanker

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

for a long time I have heard of people saying nasty and totally false things about Bono but those people are very wrong. When any of us has as much as Bono has done then we can stand up and say our bit but if it is insulting or nasty words then you will be wrong again

[@porterhall27]

@@pmathews109 this song is English

[@alfgilzean3362]

This has been a favourite of mine for years, it's a beautiful version

[@irishmaninflorida1608]

RIP Liam Óg O’Flynn and thank you sir for the beautiful music.

[@BootsMacD]

There's not really any better than this..pure passion and expertise at its Irish best.

[@RovinBoozers]

I'm blown away every time I hear them play and I listen to their music almost every day. So amazing.

[@ronjohnson1658]

THE BEST IRISH BAND EVER old boy! I first heard this music in Mt Isa in Queensland in 1974 and 1975 and it has always given so much of the spirit of Ireland and its fabulous musical history. Fantastic

[@ewaldseiland8558]

I once saw Andy Irvine live, that was a true pleasure. Thanks for uploading

[@cyndifallon1484]

This song and the instrumental at the end is like a transporter....thank you so much for this amazing arrangement. I am 59 years old and it still does a job on my heart and soul as it did when I first heard it at 18, mind blowing!!! I eventually became a Trad. junkie.

[@1saxonwolf]

It’s just amazing how good they can play. In wonderment every time..

[@jorgeno-remix679]

The Irish folk music is so deep and beautiful that one can`t help loving it. Cheers from Argentina! sláinte!!!

[@ya2121]

Its an english folk song

[@jorgeno-remix679]

@@ya2121 I am not in a position to know and discuss about this, but thank you for your comment.

[@Anhorish]

@@jorgeno-remix679 Like the language itself, this is an Irish song by right of conquest.

[@charlesreynolds857]

This is an English folk song

[@charlesreynolds857]

@@Anhorish no

[@cdplaya]

am a 22 year old University student from the United States, and have been an avid Planxty fan for 10 years. I still get shivers in my spine every time I hear the outro of the piece! Absolutely brilliant.

[@AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible]

I wonder what you are up to now !?

[@Donegaldan]

This songs locks me in my youth In Belfast, N Ireland. Music for the soul.

[@brendamaguire3678]

Same 💚

[@andrewarmstrong2588]

Sometimes there are no words. ....

[@irishmaninflorida1608]

Andrew Armstrong Ditto.

[@SlightlySusan]

I used to play this over and over and over. I will always love Christy

[@Woutah88]

That ending part was more than fantastic! I really would have liked to be in that crowd!

[@jamesbartholomew6702]

RIP Liam Óg O'Flynn

[@jamesheath8379]

A wonderful performance of a much loved song with some powerful personal memories. Many thanks.

[@monorady]

I am almost fourteen now and these songs just dig up the old memories of my dad singing to me. Folk music has been in my blood for many generations, and thanks to my dad I greatly enjoy and appreciate it. With out him I wouldn't be listening to this great music. To bad my favorite band is already pretty old now and I will probably never get to see them live, but they will alwase be with me. Long live Folk.

[@paullavan6098]

Keep the faith, young one. Folk music is by the people, of the people, and for the people. But for Christ's sake, listen to Sandy Denny.

[@damienmcm]

sitting here in southern california watching this. You make me very proud to be Irish. Saw you play in Donegal in 2007.

[@kaizmorgan]

2:40 is one of the greatest moments in music history.

[@crossedpolars]

Absolutely shattering

[@maxpin63]

THAAANK YOU soo much! My life is richer now!!!!!!! Fantastic musicians! Unbelievable Song! PLANXTY FOREVER! THANKS!

[@Halrodin]

This has nothing to do with politics at all. This music is simply beautiful and whether you are black, brown or white; communist, capitalist or fascist; man, woman or transsexual; heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Even if you are pink flying space-hippo, everyone can love such an amazing piece of art. For me, music is what unites people, who are always so divided and if you think communists want to destroy this. You are making a fool out of yourself. Sincerely, an anarcho-communist

[@petewapner1860]

Man, this is magical.

[@ricardogsr]

This last instrumental hungarian part!! Increíble!!

[@PDSJohn]

WOW the outro of this song is one of the best folk pieces ever. Well done lads please get together more often . . . . .

[@sotospeak415]

Stunning! No other words...

[@fabiotavano5524]

a very beautiful thing, this band is so great!!!

[@Daisy-ct3nh]

The speed of the fingers and hands on those strings is incredible.... And the pipes

[@Shane-Lad]

I love this song thank you macbrid for your upload and obviosley thankou to planxty

[@Shane-Lad]

apologies for bad grammar and spelling

[@Wotsitorlabart]

@@Shane-Lad Yes, it's a great English folk song.

[@jnsii54]

Way to go lads.I've been enjoying you for almost 40 years.

[@dabsy71]

Everyone cheers when Christy starts on the boudrain, but the best bit is when Liam kicks in with the uillean pipes.

[@larjanus]

WONDERFUL! Thanks for posting this, Planxty were the best!

[@Slimshadowful]

This is oh so very amazing. I will have to say I love planxty's instrumentals for this song above any other versions I've heard. Although I prefer Steeleye's steady beat. Between the two lead singers, however, it is a tie in beautiful grace.

[@kipthecourtjester]

Good Lord, that was mighty fine! What a reunion, hey? Need that on DVD!

[@undergroundbullet]

Amazing Folk song, and played and sung superbly...........

[@patricionapo929]

Version SUBLIME !.... Chant et orchestration, tout y est à la perfection...

[@mnhyti]

Magnificent music.

[@marcilianoribeiro]

Witness have none/Except God, the almighty Wonderful! Beautiful poetry!!!

[@appoNo1]

Beautiful so many memories from the 70s xxx

[@fxq777]

Steeleye span did a 1st class version too., Greetings vfro Dublin

[@folklikeme]

I saw them play this in Ipswich Gaumont in 1979... Never forgotten.

[@barrry9]

Shame that there's no tab for the mandola and mandolin parts of this song - the arrangement is just lovely and to see what the actual notes are would be fantastic

[@Untemperedsteel]

Liam O'Flynn is dead, no more Planxty reunions, RIP.

[@homekershaw7405]

heart, beauty, talent

[@msponsler1]

ONe of the best songs and arrangements everrrrrrrrr

[@LuanaGis]

I like this song since more than 30 years

[@Mdssecure]

Love this song being playing it all year the pipes are something else

[@LizWinters]

I think that was the best performance I've ever watched.

[@kittymeekins1682]

I'm hooked

[@spectrum99122]

If i was with my love, I'd live forever..... great stuff, stays with you always

[@TheIkaraCult]

glorious playing of the pipes on this

[@DUKEDEENEY]

pure unadulterated pleasure listening to this....legends. eire forever.

[@lurak9]

Man, hearing the uillean pipes come in there is as good as listenin to any guitar solo!

[@diannesmedley8251]

Learnt the lyrics in my uni years from a record - one of only a few I remember.

[@seanport]

Kisses from Galiza (Galicia), our ancient and forgotten celtic-suevi nation of western Europe. We are fighting for the liberty. The Breoghain's sons are trying to make a new free state. FREEDOM FOR GALIZA !!! GALIZA CEIVE !!!!!

[@davidthorp4453]

In our hearts 💕 greetings from Éire ☘

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

One of the very greatest rocking bands of all time along with Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, Van Morrison, Horslips, and the saintly Gary Moore all Celtic brothers, that king of music that stirs your blood, puts a bright shine in your eyes, lifts your spirits, puts a bolt of extra energy in your body, puts a broad smile on your face, make your mind dream of great times, make your feet tap and your hand clap, makes up stand up and dance the crazy dance that no one has seen before as you step out on to the floor and through shapes like the very great Phil and Rory Gallagher did on stage. This music has the power to defect and drive the bad virus down into a dirty hole in the growth and back to is friend that bad devel

[@PeterConnors-tv8iw]

Fantastic live performance

[@moemantha4069]

The piping from 3.57 is the most badass piping ever.

[@cheerydavie]

As always a great performance by PLNXTY

[@slxbxss9969]

A blacksmith courted me Nine months and better He fairly won my heart Wrote me a letter. With his hammer in his hand He looked so clever And if I was with my love I would live forever. But where is my love gone With his cheeks like roses And his good black Billycock on Decked around with primroses. I fear the shining sun May burn and scorch his beauty And if I was with my love I would do my duty. Strange news is come to town Strange news is carried Strange news flies up and down That my love is married. I wish them both much joy Though they can't hear me And may God reward him well For the slighting of me. Don't you remember when You lay beside me And you said you'd marry me And not deny me. If I said I'd marry you It was only for to try you So bring your witness love And I'll not deny you. No, witness have I none Save God Almighty And may he reward you well For the slighting of me. Her lips grew pale and wan It made a poor heart tremble To think she loved a one And he proved deceitful. A blacksmith courted me Nine months and better He fairly won my heart Wrote me a letter. With his hammer in his hand He looked so clever And if I was with my love I would live forever

[@301250]

These Irish poets/musicians are the greatest on this planet, why, even the whole universe.

[@charlesreynolds857]

Its an English song

[@valentinasacco7976]

stratospheric level of beauty

[@beachchicktoo]

wow what a powerful song...love the mandolin....

[@jabodl1]

Makes me cry... not the song but the lads happy and together again

[@harryf200]

@DerrickDeluXe Yes, but you should hear him play on record, in the first incarnation of Planxty! Now, THAT version of The Blacksmith wipes the floor with THIS one.

[@breffnipark]

truly amazing !

[@wornpick1]

The best version the boys have played live to mt personal knowledge. Fantastic!

[@spectrum99122]

Sometimes you can hear magic. It starts towards the end of this extraordinary offering. Can you hear it?

[@nancyhamer949]

The absolute best of the best!

[@aquadarius2727]

Amazing

[@tonycarton8054]

the power of the understatement

[@CaptainAdHoc]

My god. Shivers. Everytime.

[@muranichanain6027]

Awww liam óg ó Flynn, Just the most amazing piper of all time ❤ stunning stunning stunning

[@teomelis7124]

Poor Us... Liam O is no more... Be well our friend, the pipers in heaven rejoice our loss; their gain!

[@thaOdiumLSC]

This was insanely amazing. Wow.

[@nightroseshadowz]

iv liked this song since i first heard it on a tape my mums friend lent to her.. in 1997 :-)

[@oreocookieo]

love this song ^_^

[@molloy51]

Timeless. All hail planxty

[@mabui67]

Maravilloso Liam óg o'flynn, el gaitero!!!

[@joetylerdale]

I regret being so opinionated in the 70's. If I only gave more music a chance! This was Brilliant!

[@mapatterson22]

This is brilliant!

[@schiple]

God I love this!!

[@coffeeismusic]

Just amazing

[@cathaloshaughnessy252]

The uillean pipe hits you and arouses your senses

[@thelifeandtimesofpackymago6341]

My favourite ♥️