Kate Bush - My Lagan Love

A beautiful song that Kate recorded and released as the b-side of the 12'' version of "Cloudbusting". The song is a traditional Irish folk song with new lyrics written by her brother John Carder Bush.
Lyrics:
When rainy nights are soft with tears,
And Autumn leaves are falling,
I hear his voice on tumbling waves
And no one there to hold me.
At evening's fall he watched me walk.
His heart was mine.
But my love was young, and felt
The world was not cruel, but kind.
Where Lagan's light fell on the hour,
I saw him far below me--
Just as the morning calmed the storm--
With no one there to hold him.
My loves have come, my loves have gone,
And nothing's left to warm me,
Save for a voice on the traveling wind,
And the glimpse of a face at morning.

[@poeticjournalism]

if you can say kate bush doesn't have an absolutely beautiful voice after this, you pretty much have no soul.

[@stellamaris5405]

☘️ Or no ears...

[@janetlockwood1546]

Or no heart at all ❤

[@MaryFaulkner-r3k]

Ok listen to Liam devally sing it and Mary O’Hara with her harp

[@cliffordadams8353]

As someone who lives at the Source of The Lagan, she has sung this beautiful song with the haunting sensitivity it deserves

[@byronlemky8889]

I WILL HAVE her singing played at my memorial service!

[@LouisFPak]

Now I know why this song captures my soul. Thank you. She is real. It's not a sentimental or romantic muse, but a deeper earth muse. Not human. Space and time can't hold her and those who know her, well, they know her.

[@RareguyUk]

I've never heard this before, it just confirms the genius of this woman:

[@johnhawken4579]

Listen to this lovely rendition by the late gorgeous Dusty Springfield 💓 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3PInp14ptmIr5Y

[@malvanlondon8683]

These days, I always listen to this at the end of The Ninth Wave. It seems to fit for me - as a tribute to those lost at sea etc. Both haunting and beautiful.

[@GarryShepherdDreamGazePostPunk]

Absolutely beautiful, I love Kate's Celtic side shining through, J'adore💙 Thank you

[@gronkmusic7973]

This is ridiculously good.

[@JohnnyGayzmonic]

One of the most beautiful songs by one of the most beautiful voices.

[@Machines59]

Easily the most beautiful rendition of this song, Kate Bush you have nailed it perfectly

[@bookowl1775]

@zondaintheair Hahahahaha you made my day!

[@Maguirearch]

I totally disagree... Kate is better at singing her own songs...and her voice is too wobbly and quirky for this song which suits a purer smoother voice....it suits a more orthodox trained singer better

[@MrJohnsolomon]

I love sinead o Connors version. I recommend it. This one too is good.

[@MrJohnsolomon]

​@@Maguirearch Have you heard Sinéad O'Connor's version? Very powerful solid rendition.

[@andyrichards9169]

A fantastic version of this song by Kate.

[@RoySmiles100]

Somebody must the gods....this is the greatest English singer that has ever been?!

[@SunshineCoastRealEstate]

The best quality version of this classic on KZbin. Excellent work @Symphonyeofflowers. And the best rendition of this classic by the ever wondrous KB.

[@Symphonyofflowers]

You're welcome! I'm glad that you like it.

[@nunyabizness6812]

So beautiful. I adore Sinead O'Connor's version as well, with her powerful belting voice and the traditional lyrics. So romantic.

[@idiedoflaughterinc.666]

Amazing natural reverb with the vocals, I wonder where she recorded it.

[@TheDreamingJune]

Kate has such an enchanting unique voice.

[@GarthPrice-ej6bt]

I was listening to this song and it hit me - Kate is singing a cappella. Kate is a musical instrument (along with being a violin).

[@alexfrzn4]

Her voice is such a treasure ❤️

[@MagpieSue]

Bless you Kate..your rendition of that song was perfect

[@lenniebruce]

It’s her song written by Kate Bush, she’s half Irish herself ☘️

[@DebbyTessy]

She shows everyone who hears this song that you can sing beautfull without back singers and music too!

[@bigdallyc]

Reminds me of someone I used to love, and still do. 😔

[@MsCygnusX1]

Holding back tears remembering the Cliffs of Moher. I don't think the waves could've drowned out the pulse in my veins. The mists, the burgeoning clouds, the gusty cold- such a sight...I can only pray I'll be back again someday.

[@msumungo]

My heart just melted. Can't help it.

[@GaryEbdon-kr7jb]

Just Kate ,no instruments, nor accompaniment. Perfect ❤

[@SunshineCoastRealEstate]

A word I rarely use, but you're right, it is perfect.

[@IATM29]

What a beautiful song sung by a beautiful woman. I love you Kate xxxx

[@AnnaStarseedOracle]

I wish she sang the traditional version - the original lyrics are so haunting. But this is truly beautiful too.

[@dmf2475]

Beautiful song, wish she would put out a collection of her B-Sides there are some real gems out there, this one has a real Sandy Denny feel to it.

[@j.k.1963]

Your wish has been fulfilled. If you missed it, check out "The Other Sides"

[@joanmallon4464]

I really think she has outshone Sandy Denny with this version. I have just heard Denny’s version and she struggles with the high notes. It’s a really difficult song to sing, and Kate was pitch perfect. I love both singers.. something special.

[@maggie431000]

what a lovely voice

[@mvellis3863]

To quote Kate Bush herself: WOW!!

[@neiledwards4923]

This is the track you use to test your speakers voice coils. Her voice sounds like she's sat in the same room as you.

[@markwilliamson9140]

One of my favourite songs of all time. 😢

[@Sussieq23]

I am a really true fan of Kate Bush and the disc I have of "Cloudbusting" doesn't appear, maybe USA version, but, thanks to you tube, I now know this beautiful version as I only knew the version of The Chieftains and Lisa Hannigan.

[@angelafoxmusic7265]

Perfect. Sensitive and so accurate. Just heartstopping. Maureen O'Hara did it beautifully, too.

[@pagonger]

Goosebumps

[@sidDkid87]

j'adore

[@BonRain8734]

So beautiful...I love you Kate!

[@johncronin1082]

Absolutely beautiful singing ☘☘☘❤

[@AustraliaRealEstateRevolution]

So beautiful. Thank you for uploading this Symphonyofflowers.

[@tonycarton8054]

i often walk up the lagan on my way to belfast ,love this

[@bee7549]

Incredible...magical!

[@adambrocklehurst4211]

speechless

[@Neptuneman07]

Well-done presentation!!! Once again, another great B-Side to the Queen of Pop.

[@Frisbieinstein]

I love this.

[@DavidAnanda]

Amazing !

[@ALANO-gn8ok]

Haunting sounds

[@sadrainbow5340]

wow so beautyfull..

[@miketh57]

... lovely!

[@theoneandonlymagnum]

amazing

[@OneMountainNine]

Thanks for this.

[@badleatherlad]

absolutely......and tears

[@megs536]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[@oxnumbernine]

There is an amazing longing in Kate's version and I think the changed lyrics are better to reinforce that emotion. When I hear Lisa Hannigan's (equally as impressive) rendition, I hear pain and sadness.

[@sunchilde68]

so, so beauty~full!

[@Youremythrill18]

Heaven

[@ChrisNash461]

Fantastic.

[@coachingvanbarbara]

yes speechless

[@costernocht]

I so agree!

[@ufewl]

Her mother was Irish (I only just found out) and Kate says she was very influenced by old or traditional folk songs the sort of music her Irish mother would have danced to and played. I found out a few others I was unaware were of Irish descent getting here, Dusty Springfield, who also sings this and Emily Bronte who of course wrote Wuthering Heights, and finally Mike Oldfield who I stumbled across along the way here lol. Snead O Conner sings this too. Not sure which I prefer yet lol.

[@dtzjones7632]

Sinéad O'Connor's version is far superior than this one

[@andromedastar1]

the original lyrics are about the land, both are beautiful

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Kate certainly embraced her Irishness. Her mum was born somewhere maybe in the west of Ireland. She was called Hannah. And an Irish dancing champion. Kind of explains Kate’s incredible ability to dance in every which way. She was able to be quite astute in the horrendous music business. Because her family protected her. Her older brother Paddy was a musician and seemed to be v protective of his lovely younger sibling. Kate wrote Wuthering Heights as a teenager. It’s astonishing to me that Emily Bronte, whose father came from County Down, and who by all observations, was probably a virgin, how Emily could write, probably one of the most tragic passionate love stories ever written. Kate and Emily I believe share a birth date. It may be 31/7. I’ve been on the Bronte Trail in County Down. Where Emily’s father taught, gave his first sermon, a copy of Charlotte’s wedding dress, etc etc.

[@stephaniedaly5041]

Her mother was Hannah Daly from Ballyvoile in Co Waterford. She danced but wasn’t a professional dancer.

[@siofra3819]

Her mum was from dungarven Waterford

[@isobeljames1328]

Her mum was a nurse, little troll

[@patriciathewisher2315]

@@isobeljames1328 you can be a nurse and in early life a champion dancer. What’s your problem ?

[@patriciathewisher2315]

@@stephaniedaly5041 i never said she was a professional dancer

[@Cee1003]

Thinks of my lost love from NI who died alone thinking he had noone to hold him.

[@AnantaGaurangadasa]

she should do an album with The Gloaming!

[@dearg_doom]

This is one of her best performances, very beautiful, but I don't know why she changed the lyrics.

[@SeventhSaucer]

Richard Farina used this same melody for “Quiet Joys of Brotherhood.” Sandy Denny’s version is pretty great.

[@TheNmg21]

I see three people mistakenly pressed the dislike button! If it wasnt a mistake why not comment? Don't appreciate a beautiful voice with no backing music or vocals.

[@greebo7857]

The woman is a witch.... well. she's bewitched me for over forty years.

[@abacussin]

You may be interested to hear the Lisa Hannigan version of this song.

[@ferguslag]

Love this version, I'm yet to hear the haunting Origional

[@vizionthing]

and now i am primed for 'not this time'......

[@Neptuneman07]

You are welcome!

[@burnettis1]

Never new KATE BUSH IS IRISH ..... IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISLIKE KATE BUSH. 😳 So, Irish songs, sung by KATE BUSH. 😜

[@tednorton5150]

the only song that Both Kate and Dusty Springfield sang.

[@Symphonyofflowers]

Actually Dusty Springfield covered "The Man With The Child In His Eyes", but only live, not in studio.

[@tednorton5150]

@@Symphonyofflowers do tell. details. never heard this but it would fit her taste.....

[@Symphonyofflowers]

Sorry, I don't know much about the recording, but here it is.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfYZpx4ra2HnKs

[@joelilly9389]

I really like this kate. We can make it a happy song tho. Tell me we both matter dont we?

[@spiritoflights]

On my spiralling flight towards the sun if karmic balance is just and true I'll let eternity know for you bar none my love holds true always Cathy and for you a simple kiss to bring eternal bliss.

[@carolsnook4659]

Simple Minds , Belfast Child, sounds similar to this. ..

[@marshmallowdude6656]

Ssshhhh! We don't talk about that! 😝

[@kenwhelan9721]

Brilliant but Kate Bush always is

[@nellies]

Proof Kate Bush is a siren.

[@denisekennedy3702]

May I ask where the art work you used in this video was from?

[@johnhough4445]

The lyrics (to me) are quite meaningless ... I just love the singing, the sound and the way it all comes together ...

[@TheCyrix1]

4 persons dislike ? they MAKE a mistake or they ARE a mistake

[@carrie-joylloyd5785]

This is beautiful, but for me Lisa Hannigen's version is the best.

[@ParatwinsHolland]

Kate is half Irish cause her mother is Irish

[@charlesnelson5187]

A decent job indeed.

[@uni-byte]

Hmm, she signs it better than Lynn Hilary, but Lynn's voice is more pleasant. Not that Lynn's renditions is at all bad or Kate's voice is not up to snuff. Just drawing a comparison based on one of my favorite acapella celtic song. Of course Lynn is Irish and Kate is English, so there may be an irony there.

[@mrangrycnut5648]

Like Kate a lot,but a bad idea to change the lyrics of a classic.

[@House2017]

I thought this song was about a suicide. Guess not. Whatever the case, it is beautiful and a fitting final song.

[@nunyabizness6812]

It's about the magic of Ireland. Where in the olden days (and some still today!) believed in fairies and creatures called "Lenanshee" in English phonetics, but the Irish know as the "Leanan Sídhe" which are beautiful enchantress fairy mistresses who inspire poets and artists and lovers with their unearthly beauty and loveliness and grace. "In Celtic folklore, the leannán sí ("Fairy-Lover"[1]; Scottish Gaelic: leannan sìth, Manx: lhiannan shee; [lʲan̴̪-an ˈʃiː]) is a beautiful woman of the Aos Sí ("people of the barrows") who takes a human lover. Lovers of the leannán sídhe are said to live brief, though highly inspired, lives. The name comes from the Gaelic words for a sweetheart, lover, or concubine and the term for a tumulus or burial mound.[citation needed] The leannán sídhe is generally depicted as a beautiful muse who offers inspiration to an artist in exchange for their love and devotion; however, this frequently results in madness for the artist, as well as premature death. W. B. Yeats popularized a slightly different perspective on these spirits with emphasis on their vampiric tendencies:[2] The Leanhaun Shee (fairy mistress) seeks the love of mortals. If they refuse, she must be their slave; if they consent, they are hers, and can only escape by finding another to take their place. The fairy lives on their life, and they waste away. Death is no escape from her. She is the Gaelic muse, for she gives inspiration to those she persecutes. The Gaelic poets die young, for she is restless, and will not let them remain long on earth-this malignant phantom. Contents [hide] 1 Literature and Pop Culture 2 See also 3 References 4 Further reading Literature and Pop Culture[edit] A number of traditional Irish tales feature characters that appear to draw from the leannán sídhe legend for inspiration. These include Katharine Mary Briggs's "The Fairy Follower" in Folktales of England, the story "Oisin in the Land of Youth" in Ancient Irish Tales, "The Dream of Angus" in Augusta, Lady Gregory's Cuchulain of Muirthemne. The old Irish song "My Lagan Love" uses her as a metaphor for consuming love: "And like a love-sick lennan-shee/ She has my heart in thrall,/ Nor life I owe nor liberty/ For love is lord of all." The Irish band Unkindness Of Ravens released the song Leanan Sídhe in 2015 alongside an accompanying video further exploring the ancient myth.[3] The video was filmed in The Burren in County Clare and the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Offaly, Ireland, as well as the Pollnagollum caves. Modern fantasy novels often include characters based on Irish mythology. Examples include The Dresden Files, by Jim Butcher, with a recurring character named Leanansidhe (or Lea for short) and "The Iron Fey Series", by Julie Kagawa. See also[edit] Irish mythology in popular culture Banshee Baobhan sith Huldra Weisse Frauen Witte Wieven Dames Blanches Sayona Soucouyant Samodiva Cliodhna Pontianak Rusalka Succubus References[edit] Jump up ^ Focloir Gaeilge-Bearla Jump up ^ Yeats, W.B (1888). Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry. Walter Scott. p. 81. Jump up ^ [1]"

[@ashmckinlay1402]

What an awesome informative comment! I have so many questions .

[@dtzjones7632]

Why change the lyrics?I much prefer Sinéad O'Connor's version steve Wickham on the fiddle brilliant

[@TheCONTAX139]

CONTAX T2

[@angelicaluce3230]

As "nice" as it is - this is NOT "My Lagan Love" - check out the ORIGINAL - it's the REAL thing

[@тристанробертсон-х2щ]

she's the evil

[@audraperkins3451]

Shut up you tart