Ryan McMullan: Streets of New York

Ceolann Ryan McMullan ó Phort an Pheire a leagan féin de 'Streets of New York' ar 'I Lár an Aonaigh'.
Ryan McMullan sings his version of 'Streets of New York' on 'I Lár an Aonaigh'.

[@michaelkelly3413]

As an Irish man who left my home land 3 years ago to move here to America..this song really does mean alot to me 🇮🇪 I miss my home land !!

[@ryantorybrysonmurrihy8813]

💚🤍💛💯💯

[@cclar051]

Stay safe brother 🇮🇪

[@NC-ck5oj]

Im an Irish bloke who no longer lives at home as well. It means a lot to me too. Always hits me right in the gut but in a comforting way

[@michaelkelly3413]

@@cclar051 you too my friend!

[@michaelkelly3413]

@@NC-ck5oj yes I feel the same! I will always miss home.

[@rpo2238]

Powerful performance. Just listened to this with my father and saw the emotion in his eyes. He's lived a much better life in America than he ever would have if stayed in Turf Lodge during the Troubles, but I can feel the pain of leaving his family and country even if he will never say it. Amazing job lad! ☘️

[@dspud587]

I grew up the next street over from turf lodge, aitnamona

[@CFCSkull]

Turf lodge forever 💚

[@will8848]

Upp newlodge ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@incitingariot9925]

I've listened to many versions of this song. Young man is great but he hasn't seen what paddy Luke and the rest of the dubliners saw. He is quoting real mail. But he was 30 years late.

[@aliciadaly1477]

Uppa Turf. Eire Abu chum xx

[@tomharding6703]

Great to see the next generation keeping this songs not just alive but singing it with so pure and soulfully god bless yeah young man. That kind of performance travels very easy 👍

[@jameshamilton7562]

It's sad how our music is the most beautiful in the world alongside classical yet most "irish" folk these days just listen to pure garbage

[@Skerrcmgs]

@@jameshamilton7562 the Glens of Antrim keeps our music alive and well young and old 🇮🇪

[@JukeboxJacks]

Sincerely one of the best versions of this song I’ve ever heard. Beautiful, haunting melody and powerful delivery. Just awesome.

[@thomaskenny5889]

I live in uk and brings tears to my eyes every time .. Doesn't matter the distance..your heart is always irish and thinking of home 🍀🍀🍀🍀💚💚💚

[@jamesmcdonald3501]

I cant beleive this is the first time hearing this. Ryan your voice cut rite to my soul. My gran came to the us in 1926. You brought a tear to my eye. Cheers from Boston .....!!!!!!!!!

[@colmmccordy9203]

Listen to Boston Rose by wolf tones

[@jamesmcdonald3501]

I will tha

[@jamesmcdonald3501]

Thanks Colm i will. Merry Christmas from Boston.....

[@uinseanneire]

Jim you can take a girl outta ireland but you'll never take ireland outta the girl .

[@gmullan1984]

Best version of this song I've ever heard. 👌🏻

[@blainevaq]

Ryan you don’t realise how talented you are kid...Breathtakingly Brilliant.. ☘️🇮🇪

[@damotheman4196]

He really reminds me of an Irish bruce or ryan adams in that he doesn't have to scream to tell the story..the control is second to none. It's an underrated talent.👏👏

[@rossburke]

He`s incredibly talented. Could listen to him all day.

[@jameshaughey4940]

blainevaq u r so right he is

[@jppmccrea]

@@damotheman4196 what an idiot you are.....you would probably say the" Irish Taoiseach "............don't worry darling - you'll never get it.........

[@damotheman4196]

@@jppmccrea What are you talking about John? What does any politician got to do with any of this? Let me guess..a bored lonely old man desperate for a little bit of human interaction, so he tries to aggravate strangers on the internet..well, jog on John these are rhetorical questions you just continue to impregnate your sisters sock collection and keep your beak outta others business,or if not at least try make sense when tryina insult people for no reason whilst making no sense. Cheerio gobshite.

[@anthonyredmond2402]

What a version and what a truly amazing talent this is truly out of this world.

[@belfastireland]

Jesus Christ boy that broke my heart 😢, you have a voice of an angel 😇😘

[@amylouisewilliams1112]

Been obsessed with the original song since I was little this version gives it new life and I’m living for it !xxxx

[@anne-marieoconnor1117]

This song never meant anything to me until I heard this version. Absolutely outstanding

[@northernjord146]

so i came across this song like two days ago i think i've listened to it about 60 times! the story this song tells is so heartbreaking! his voice just makes the whole think breath taking! What a talented young man!!

[@chelnolan]

Tears trippin me. Beautiful singing.

[@williammcdonnell7996]

One of my favourite tunes, this is some version, hats off to Ryan for turning it into a magical song

[@coyler62]

Absolutely brilliant, this version brings the story to life, well done Ryan.

[@jamesgribben9338]

You said it all, Paul 👌☘

[@RyanPhoenixOfficial]

Normally I'd say with a classic like this to leave well alone. But this cover is what made me change my mind. Well done Ryan! Above and beyond! High expectations for you! Best of luck with your bright future! I'll be attending a show for sure. 😁

[@NC-ck5oj]

Its an excellent modern take on a classic without affecting the impact. Top class

[@sandmonkeyd5158]

That is just pure class !

[@eddiemongan2876]

My Favourite Version Of The Streets Of New York 😊 ☘️

[@magsmusic1226]

Mine too! It’s the only version I like of it. Ryan performs it beautifully, it’s just perfectly understated. I’ve seen him perform it live a few times and it’s always such a joy to hear and never fails to give me goosebumps.

[@paulhasty8461]

Powerful, One of My favourite songs, As I went to work in the States aged 18, You sing this Brilliant kid, Good Luck.

[@tibbsthegr8]

That's the best version i have heard, would bring a tear to a glass eye

[@chrismcshane938]

I haven't heard that 1 in years lmao

[@orlagrace241]

My absolute favourite version by far. Thank you!

[@TheIRL]

4 years from home, this takes me back. Missing the green grass

[@user-ee7vr9nn8f]

Thanks Ryan for this beautiful song.

[@WATERBOY65268]

This is how to tell a story absolute CLASSIC

[@emanon321]

Stunningly beautiful. Bless ya' Ryan McMullan. Never stop or yer heart might just explode.

[@NezzyLawd]

The youtube algorithm did well this time! Full of emotion. Beautiful!

[@michaelh7037]

Beautiful version. Reminds me of my dad The Rock. Rip. God bless. Xxxxx 💚🍀🍀🍀

[@dee1888ie]

Goodluck Michael, I hope her da is looking down on you, as I hope mine is 👍🍀☘

[@barrywilliams7278]

What a fantastic rendition of a classic.👍🎙🎸🇮🇪🎸🎙👍

[@paulbergin5903]

its an ageless song,and thanks to this superb version loads more people can fall in love with it.great job Ryan

[@charliefoley5247]

Fantastic version, beautiful just beautiful. Good bless you Ireland, those who fled and those that remained

[@user-vk4rb7ll3h]

This version would bring tears to a glass eye, Bravo Ryan.

[@johndeff1966]

Wow thank you ..... really authentic and sincere

[@blackmagic5177]

Such a powerful song for us Irish diaspora

[@leonfahy-byrne1946]

What a cover 🔥Can't stop listening! How this doesn't have millions of views is beyond me🙏

[@eddiesaddlier6446]

1.3 million views.

[@yogoombah2356]

2.1 Mil Dec, 2021

[@kevinkernan8383]

This country is made by pure magic🇮🇪❤🇮🇪❤

[@BM-zq6me]

Best version I've ever heard of this song . ❤️

[@eddieclancy3514]

Best version I've ever heard

[@People_in_paris5]

I miss Ireland so much after 9 years of being in America and especially after me grandpa died in 2021🇮🇪

[@TheAllthegoodstuff]

Lovely tune. Great performance, brother. Much love.

[@rachaelbooth1892]

He is amazing live saw him when he was over in Australia love to see him play again

[@donaldconfalone2410]

Rachael Booth just watched him in Woodstock N.Y. and enjoyed him very much also !

[@yasminhart4939]

Melted me 😍 love this! REAL music 🎶

[@hugomc]

Perfect example of story telling through a song, and of a cover being better than the original. Amazing performance

[@maurasniffen4877]

Fabulous rendition of this song. Such a talented young man!

[@hollydevereux5483]

Wow his voice is amazing 👏

[@patriciacorcoran4582]

My heart and prayers are with all Irish people trying to settle in America God bless and keep the faith

[@jameswhelan7031]

One of me favourites good man enjoyed that 🇮🇪

[@mickeyconnors4174]

Who’s still listening in 2022

[@kevclark241]

2023 🖐️

[@CakeCakeCake]

My God, he has a beautiful voice ❤

[@kinnonkerr6532]

I love this song I have never heard it sung with so much passion and feeling it brought tears to my eyes best wishes Kinnon.

[@edwardknuff6632]

Beautiful version and vocals.

[@laoisemannion6247]

Lyrics: I was 18yrs old when I went down to Dublin with a fistful Of money and a cartload of dreams "Take your time" said me father Stop rushing like hell and remember all is not what it seems to be For there's fellas that would cut ye for the coat on yer back Or the watch that you got from your mother so take care me old bucko And mind yourself well and will ya give this wee note to me brother At the time Uncle Benjy was a policeman in Brooklyn And me father the youngest, looked after the farm When a phonecall from America said 'Send the lad over' And the oul fella said 'Sure wouldn't do any harm' for I've spent me life working this dirty old ground For a few pints of porter and the smell of a pound And sure maybe there's something you'll learn or you'll see And you can bring it back home make it easy on me So I landed in Kennedy and a big yellow taxi Carried me and me bags through the streets and the rain Well me poor heart was thumpin around with excitement And I hardly even heard what the driver was sayin We came in the Shore Parkway to the faltlands of Brooklyn To me Uncle's apartment on East 53rd I was feeling so happy I was humming a song and I sang "You're as free as a bird" Well to shorten the story what I found out that day was that Benjy got shot down in an uptown foray and while I was flying my way to New York Poor Benjy was lying in a cold city morgue. Well I phoned up the old fella told him the news I could tell he could Hardly stand up in his shoes and he wept as he told me 'Go ahead with the plans And not to forget be a proud Irish man' So I went to Nellies beside Fordham road and i started to learn about lifting the load But the heaviest thing that I carried that year Was the bittersweet thought of my hometown so dear I went home that December 'cause the oul fella died Had to borrow the money from Phil on the side And all the brught flowers and brass couldn't hide The poor wasted face of me father I sold up the oul farmyard for what it was worth and into my bag stuck A handful of earth then I boarded a train and I caught me a plane And I found meself back in the US again It's been 22yrs since I've set foot in Dublin The kids know to use the correct knife and fork But I'll never forget the green grass and the rivers As I keep law and order in the streets of New York.

[@judy8117]

I REALLY CAN RELATE♥️🐾♥️so good,MAYO☘☘

[@holdenboy02]

I think just as good as the original, just different, this is my favourite version by far, love it.

[@pennynorthcutt5833]

So beautiful but sad at the same time. Such a talented young man.

[@nicolastephenson5357]

Wow!! What a beautiful cover!!!

[@laurendoherty]

Beautiful

[@tomphelan4515]

Heard him singing this at Dermot Kennedy in Belfast still gives me shivers 😮😮

[@samuelmccormick539]

This song tells our Irish story and the American connections as I think of relatives there including a daughter and grandchildren

[@roguebot6132]

Samuel McCormick we do the same here. A great tragedy has spread us around the globe but we’ll always be connected.

[@stephenstewart8600]

Unbelievable voice and playing! Love this song!

[@Nicoles94]

Still listening in 2020 🇮🇪💓

[@incitingariot9925]

This song holds depth no one expects. Irish were good enough to be police but not for neighbors

[@calvingallen5576]

I LOVE how this version integrates a gap to GO MAD CHEERING when he sings. " Never forget to be a proud Irish man!"

[@billyboyboxing35]

Simply and truley stunning! Such a talent 👌

[@charleneroberts1349]

This is so beautiful, have me goosebumps! Love this song and version. Love from Derry x

[@rickyfromDublin]

Beautiful ❤

[@johnb5455]

stunning version

[@incitingariot9925]

I grew up on irish music. This is a wonderful and almost perfect rendition of this song. My 80yo da says so and he heard the original from Ireland, the fkn dubliners ffs but I love this one

[@aliciadaly1477]

Eire Abu to your wee Daddy x

[@GamerSenan]

Absolutely amazing!

[@seanslane2145]

Class 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@brendamelia5319]

🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@daveyarwine1073]

Breathtaking version.

[@williamross6227]

Just came here after listening to Ryan sing this song in Melbourne. Covered it well just like in this video. Never heard this song before, and I won’t forget it.

[@JohnMac2023A.D.]

Love also the wolf Tones version, On you mi young Bucko and mind yerself well, and not to forget to be a Proud Irish MAN 👍 ☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@STEVO-hn5su]

The Wolfe Tones didn't do a "version" my friend... They did the original....."So take care...and mind yerself well"

[@JohnMac2023A.D.]

@@STEVO-hn5su I was Drunk when I wrote that loool On you go mi old friend!🍻

[@MrJulia1947]

Me encanta Ryan McMullan 👍🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@stefanbrennan5875]

Honestly the best version of this song ever - better than the original

[@martinedelaney6576]

Fantastic version love this song you made it your on just watched your documentary here in Belfast tonight on bbc2 loved it fair play to you hope to get to see you at one of your Gigs in our beautiful Belfast 💚🇮🇪

[@seanthorntonthornton]

I hope the singer sees this, I rate his his version of this song up there with the very best. Don McLean - Vincent, Beatles etc. There aren’t many renditions of songs that you believe everything the performer says. You son, have a unique, god given talent

[@ChrisDawson-kf1jz]

Fair play on making an anthology your own young fella❤❤❤❤

[@tonybrazil5569]

Beautiful song. Amazing talent is this boy 👌

[@roryrug]

What a great representation of the song. Great voice

[@mikekelly1469]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NavaNix]

I love this version of the song

[@michelleflannery5379]

Absolutely stunning!

[@MQUIGZ]

Such a raw rework. Love it

[@clairekearns3510]

Goosebumps 😍

[@patrickjamesthorpe2453]

Very nicely done, couldn't get better than that, fair play lad.

[@johnleenane4571]

Beautiful, such a talent

[@sandmonkeyd5158]

What an amazing rendition!

[@nathanposkitt7093]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@bubblywaters3116]

Amazing! Tears are streaming.

[@marianne.1401]

What a touching, warm and melancholic song, Ryan's incredible voice - a perfect performance.

[@frankiewalsh7741]

Hits a nerve every time

[@padraig853]

Wow, Wow, Wow, Simply incredible.

[@fionamoore9950]

If I had heard this without seeing him, I would have thought it was Ed Sheehan! Obsessed 💕💕💕

[@danmorfy3631]

Na he sound Irish! Did not hear him talk but I bet he is from the North! Better Then Ed 😎👍

[@fionnpryor7131]

He sounds like dermot kennedy with a northern twang in his voice

[@darrengavin5487]

Love this version

[@eddiesaddlier6446]

Amazing version. Wow! I wsnt to learn it this way.

[@optimusprime589]

Up eh ra son nicely done x

[@teresaquinn4029]

what a cover!!amazing stuff

[@chris47766]

Lovely version of the classic grate vocals for ballads. New fan! So now iam about to key in his name &c what outher songs pop up he sings

[@buskerworldltdbusk2518]

Absolute fantastic really good version of the song