Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle Galway Girl Live

Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle perform Galway Girl Live at the Kennedy Centr Gala for Irish Music

[@normancrew4935]

It doesn't matter if you are not one of the world's greatest singers, if you write great songs you will be remembered forever. Brilliantly done Steve Earle.

[@onewxrldmusic7303]

I should say people adore Irish tunes. So right, if you write an Irish classic of this calibre, absolutely! The whole world falls for Irish music.

[@jlewisda]

Well, I always have. Thank you, Ireland, for the music. And the poetry. And, you know, for keeping Europe literate through the Dark Ages. And the induction coil, all the actors. And stout.

[@PanglossDr]

Absolutely right. Look at Leonard Cohen

[@shaneconnors757]

Who are the Worlds Greatest Singers?..Everyone has a Voice!

[@mrwho2189]

Elite LlamasGuns in May ,sitting in my boat!!

[@wewhofly]

There's poetry in the idea that a man from America's Wild West writes a song about our Wild West. I like that.

[@johnprice7303]

How could anybody not be proud of being born Irish?

[@skiman107]

+john price Amen, Brother

[@terrymcelroy3651]

im English born of Irish parents, still proud!!!

[@markythompson]

Sorry to burst this patriotic bubble but Steve Earle is an American. Ooops.

[@joelyons886]

@@terrymcelroy3651 Born in England Irish blood running through ya though! :-)

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@markythompson I don't think anyone was suggesting otherwise and just that the OP was presumably talking generally, being the song's title, accompanying musicians and musical styling, with much of American Country music having its roots in British and/or Celtic Folk music. Although I personally think people tend to go a little OTT regarding patriotism anyway, considering it's not as if they had any say in the matter. You might just as well say that you are proud of your eye colour or height.

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

Steve Earl is the man who made this lovely song and is the best version.

[@ricmorles3237]

I'm Mexican but according to my mom she has Irish roots and i believe so ,I love Irish music and of course, this beautiful song

[@corky246]

A fabulous song, by a fabulous songwriter--from the Lone Star State of Texas. We love the Irish and their music here in Texas and the fact that the Irish have adopted Steve and Nanci Griffith (and Patty Griffin? Maybe.) is just pain cool. God Bless the Irish!

[@brandoncooper4680]

Shame he's from Virginia.

[@ruthiec.8536]

I am in love with this song. I just lost my husband 12 weeks ago and this song cheers me up a bit. I just saw the movie "PS:I Love You" 2 weeks ago and now playing this song about 10 times each day!!

[@jakesprake1]

Sorry for your loss.

[@chrism666162]

So sorry for your loss. My wife died of cancer last year and this song has made me listen to music again.

[@taylorw]

Ruthie C. In

[@lauraneville50]

I am so sorry about your loss-- even if it is 4 years...so incredibly hard.

[@hughcampbell6767]

Great song ... life!

[@bryankellyM]

I have always been a huge fan of Steve Earle but here is a case where an artist song has transcended the artist itself which is a great complement. For all the Irish people that have embraced this song as their own, the song now belongs to Ireland.

[@jimbanda]

Well... he was living in Galway , wrote the song about a girl living in Galway who played in their circles. He was piss@d off that she would not get romantically involved with him. So yeah..... it can be an irish song

[@bryankellyM]

@@jimbanda Fair enough, must have been a local story ...

[@jimbanda]

@@bryankellyM yeah she is still singing and playing in Galway and Dublin. Has dueted Fairytail of New York with Shane McGowan..... Not sure if anything actually happened with Steve but he sure had the hots for her. 👍

[@vernonlarocque2475]

@@jimbanda m1streetheart

[@bryankellyM]

@@jimbanda Several years back, I went to a music festival in Kemptville, Ontario and saw Steve Earle play. I believe she may have performed with him during that performance based on comments he made before the song.

[@princessofhesse]

never, never, never get tired of this video....never....

[@geezer4962]

Thank you Steve Earle for writing this song, and Guitar Town as well.

[@doire7]

I'm from derry city ireland and steve earle is the greatest irishman ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@miniboy77]

Heard this song for the first time today. Apparently I've lived the last 20 years under a rock. Ignorance was not bliss but this is.

[@axjmd]

This song should be Ireland's national anthem.

[@espressonik]

I've lived in Ireland for the past 2 years and just went to Galway for the first time. It was beautiful. I'm leaving Ireland in 3 days, and I'm very sad to go. I'm from New Zealand but Ireland feels more like home.

[@atpl1790]

Have you been back since?

[@Willowman35]

Steve's version of this is the one and only!! You can see how emotional he get's a minute into it . Sharon just looks up to him as if to say...'This really happened' Genius!

[@AndieB9]

I am an Irish Girl, and i love this song.

[@AAlexM]

The times has come now!!! I`m from Mexico and enjoy this music as much as an Irish. Thanks Ireland for your music.... Viva Irlanda!!!

[@victoriarosario9362]

This has to be my most favorite song of all time! The performance is GLORIOUS!!!!

[@artocrossan3066]

+Victoria Rosario yi dancing?

[@colstoncrawford5163]

We do not need to define what is or isn't Irish music, country music, folk music or anything else. We only need to recognise and love great music and this is that

[@stevewalter1170]

Doesn't get much better than this.

[@TT22YTK-z6g]

I play guitar myself and as a fan of country and Irish folk music, this song is in my favorites too.

[@fredharms8879]

I just want to say that this song, this performance of this song, and the video of the performance of this song are perfection. This thing is a treasure.

[@kimberlylinkousbrown]

In 2014 I traveled to the UK and Ireland. I made sure to include a stop in Galway to take a stroll on the Salt Hill prom. I could hear this song in my head the whole time.

[@joeracerable]

What awesome song. I love listening to the instrument the guy is shaking, it sounds so good.

[@darrenpedersen8104]

Stumbled across this song listening to Canada's first radio station CKUA based in Edmonton Alberta Canada. I love this song

[@patrickgolden2996]

I come originaly from Ireland and have met Black haired girl with blue eys. I now live in scaninavia and have met blonde girls with Brown eyes. Isnt life beautiful.

[@tiarnancullen]

Hahaha your a legend

[@billcbren]

It's always tough when an American loves an Irish girl. ;)

[@kcstoneguy]

This is such a freaking great song, and I have never heard it played anywhere, never on the radio...I heard it on Sharon shannon album and replayed it about 20 times the first time i heard it...

[@TheBrianjones12]

Donal Lunny never gets the credit he deserves. I see you.

[@johnburke1738]

wow. cant believe this. im a baltimore native, grew up in VA. started watching the wire cause simply put i miss baltimore and this guy's character stood out the way he's so short w bubs. and i found this song while living in VA -- ive listened to it the past 9 years on my spotify account and i am just now finding out THIS is who Steve Earle is.

[@darlincommitme]

Keep looking! He has recording a variety of roots music and is one of the best songwriters around. (And like his character, a recovering addict.)

[@MrPaintballfanatic]

love the wire!

[@2tumbacat]

Just got back from Galway, must have heard this song a dozen times. Very nice song, and it captures the joy and vibrant character of Galway and its people. And oh, those dark haired, blue eyed Galway girls - have mercy!

[@yvonneseewald6459]

This is one of my all time favourite song writen and sung by Steve Earle. Sound's of Ireland, absolutely love it.

The Second Irish National Anthem ❤❤❤ Steve, I’ve been listening to you since the late 80s. Only getting better.

[@lennonjohn3796]

Love from Liverpool thanks to Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@bluelilac5]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Sharon deserves a song wrote about her , she is such a lovely lady and so kind to animals . ...

[@nilradem]

Definitely one of the best live performances of this song.

[@LesCish]

Been listening to Steve Earle for years but only recently discovered how this fantastic song has been adopted by the Irish. And rightly so!

[@rowdycollins7007]

Steve Earle is a true artist, Musician, Song Writer, And Singer, he is a true inspiration. Your an incredible human being, thank you for all the wonderful music. My hats off to you Steve Earle.😎

[@Proudmom004]

My Texan Air Force Airman met my mom from Galway while stationed in England. She had just arrived with her sister. My mom was his Galway girl in 1957 and remained so until they both passed away.

[@harveyapotheker9787]

Having grown up in, "Dochester" there can never be any so lovely as the Irish Lass.

[@seabasssimpson4547]

...been on a serious Steve Earle kick feelin much better now.

[@DenisF1914]

Who could ever listen to music like this and feel sad? Brilliant Steve, Sharon and everyone else.

[@louiedebono6122]

Damn he's still got it!!! PHENOMENAL

[@richardnish6469]

Sharon and Mary Shannon Donal Lunny and Coolfin with Steve Earl. what a dream!

[@princessofhesse]

he's been incredible since the early 80s,l when he appeared on the scene and firmly implanted himself in my heart.

[@princessofhesse]

yeah, i listen to Stever Earle everyday just to keep my heart happy....have been a fan since the 80s.....love this guy!!

[@josephseremak87]

I lost my heart to a beautiful Jacqueline in 1957, my Galway Girl.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

Awww. ☺

[@Grainne41Ireland]

Galway girl is a beautiful song

[@BradfordtheEclectic]

I bought her album just because of this track with Steve Earle.

[@MrKeithmadsen]

every time i listen to this it makes me cry...i wonder why...stevie earle and all the others give a faultless performance here...thank god for music like this

[@moragmacgregor6792]

R. I've never seen so many sober people on a stage in my life. The sound is a pure joy.

[@josephonwhidbey]

Nobody can sing a song with the same passion as the person who wrote it.

[@DS-eq3mp]

Celtic Thunder does a fine job of it.

[@tboy4343]

Hear Hear

[@colin25250]

brilliant, brilliant song - can't stop dancing around the room

[@rogertanner4713]

Feeling low this song always cheers me up

[@tinaavon144]

Steve Earle is just Amazing :)

[@kozirocks]

Spent almost a year in Tullamore...bloody Irishmans are f**king great guys. Miss my days in Ireland. Those were the days! Cheers Lads and Lassies!

[@CityWhisperer]

I find that playing it at 1.25 speed gives it a more festive touch, great for pubs.

[@chrisfloyd9224]

I heard this song in a video of a Irish band at a airport. Had no idea that Steve Earl wrote it.

[@princessofhesse]

have to play this at least once a week!! my hero...God bless Steve Earle.

[@xkguy]

Steve is rightly proud of this piece. Rarely do I see performers so happy singing a song. It is a piece of writing that is sly yet heart warming. It got me to pick up the penny whistle. Like most of Steve's stuff it is relatively simple to learn. He is a master of writing in that way; simple chord structure, easy to sing lyrics and the big payoff is usually in the lyrics. From the Devil's Right Hand to Copperhead Road to Have Mercy his music will live on.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Copperhead Road was a monster hit. It is a perfect song.

[@rickyschultz5434]

We just returned from 11 days in Southern Ireland and it’s become literally like a Top Ten pub standard. Bravo Steve!

[@filculturalire]

Thank you, we love Texas as well, Steve is a amazing and it is always nice when someone write a song about your country. The Usa has always being very good to the people of ireland, we are very thankful for your support. Many Irish families live in the usa and it so nice when a country as big as the usa welcome them with home arms and welcome are traditions, Thank you again Corky246

[@jchinrichs3461]

'twasn't always so. Contrary to a lot of beliefs, initially, there was more prejudice against the Irish than any other ethnic group in American history.

[@helenaville5939]

@@jchinrichs3461 That was just a legacy from the era when the US was ruled by the Brits. That prejudice disappeared over time after the Brits were kicked out.

[@ianwilson8074]

Steve Earle........a modern day Woody Guthrie, the guy is legend

[@mattg9226]

Ian Wilson I have to give a full-throttled “amen” to that sentiment. Just saw him this week for an acoustic set in Chicago. Two hours of pure revelry in song.

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

Indeed

[@keithport6913]

One of Steve's very best with the great sharon shannon and dont forget ed Sheeran's just joking ha ha

[@jenniferadam6410]

one of the best written songs. musicians blow my mind. so much talent.

[@annedunne4526]

John McSherry playing the tin whistle is lovely to see.

[@princessofhesse]

you are my friend, he's been my hero for yrs and yrs and yrs...God bless him.

[@ianwilliamson2980]

Earle is a class act.i saw him play here in the Shetland isles many years ago it was the best concert I've ever been to the tickets sold out faster than any other singer who has been here .

[@peacefrog1916]

Ireland and Scotland Gaelic and Free!!!!!!!

[@donmcallister3745]

Steve Earle.. is an amazing singer songwriter.. and an American treasure... just so many beautifully incredible songs.. Thanks for all the music 🎶🎵🎶 Steve... Keep em coming... Peace to you..

[@PatCarroll_1]

Steve Earl Writer and best singer of this great modern classic Irish song..and acted in The Wire. Legend !

[@bhaque5503]

Just the lift I needed during these saddest of times. RIP RBG You are a shining star!

[@dunveganbeast]

irish and country music sounds great together.

[@TheManifestress]

I’m in Galway tonight.

[@sammythemc]

Everybody playing looks like they're having so much fun. That's what music should look like

[@petersmith7360]

The best, looking forward going to Shannon. I am South African

[@princessofhesse]

we love you all, too!! hope to visit one day..Steve's been my hero for years...God bless.

[@kevinhogan7814]

And Donal Lunny out there shakin' it with the best of 'em! Classic. Thank you.

[@GingerRum]

Sharon Shannon is the Galway Girl.

[@dianefausser6083]

another great song it makes me happy

[@princessofhesse]

Been a fan of this great man for years and years and years, been able to see him many times, he's on tour now, watch for him in your town!!! never a bad show!

[@rolandmartin1483]

Quand je suis triste, Galway girl me ramène à la bonne humeur et la joie de vivre, merci pour cette chanson, j'en ai 161 versions une comme l'autre un chef d'oeuvre de la musique populaire

[@MsRuthLittle]

Steve Earl has mixed the Irish type reel with his southern Cajan twist and they merged together so smoothly . I love his style. Steve's voice is so raw and real. I can feel him. He is a great song writer. Love and peace

[@huntjl88]

Wished I had me a Galway girl lol or any girl from Ireland . Love the way they talk. I guess it turns what Irish blood I do have on.

[@ianwilliamson2980]

I saw Steve play live the only time he came here to Shetland.it was amazing stuff.best I've ever seen.there is only the one Steve Earle

[@davidomalley5370]

Steve is magic.....

[@Surfgypsy52]

I miss my "Galway Girl" saw her at her best on Sunday, the sparkle was in her eye...must be the Ferry ride!

[@jimmcgrath9494]

This is such a fine song, and performance. And I think I spy the excellent Donnal Lunny on bouzouki at the far left.

[@Oakframe73]

The tin whistle player is Johnny Mcsherry from Belfast - one of the top uilleann pipers that ever lived. Catch his band "at first light" (that's what they're called)

[@jdudek17]

Totally agree, has been about for years and never gets the recognition he deserves

[@SNIFFMYWEINER]

Gotta love Steve Earle! Makes me proud to be Irish!

[@Bntnredsox]

Steve Earle has a great voice. This song is so uplifting, I love it!!

[@markd3107]

Need a super-long over-extended version. Steve & Shannon are simply perfect. Wish to hell I could see them together in England!

[@calomie]

The drummer is just so...happy. This song deserves a 5 out of 5.

[@richardfoos4989]

Love Galway City !

[@princessofhesse]

this song always makes me feel good, and today's been a bad day, been a fan of Steve's for ever and ever.....

[@cr125rdr]

Steve is taking place of a generation of true artists that are passing away. We've lost some great ones in the last few years, and I feel he will step up and be a part of music history like he deserves. He is an amazing talent and has had his share of personal problems, but his music has been incredible all the way. He's a man that's lived and shared his life. Thanks Steve for all the great music along the way. Can't wait for more.

[@barleymownipperkin]

Love, love, love this!!!!!!!!

[@TexasRed167]

Excellent ❤❤❤

[@misslantana52]

Delightful ;D

[@princessofhesse]

hey in there shug....you got lots of years, if you want to live in Galway, it will happen....i was born and raised in TX, lived here in MN for 22 yrs, but i know i will end up back home one day....and, hey you just listen to the incredible Steve earle when you get down, i'e loved this feller for ever and ever...