The Bard of Armagh - Tommy Makem

[@chukulan]

I am 46, and I listen to their music daily. They were giants in my house growing up, I remember my parents taking us to see them live as kids. I think it was at Bishop Ford, but I could be wrong. I still have Liam's autograph on the ticket stub from that show. It's amazing to me that they are all gone.

[@TheRacherry]

Class and talent, humility and humor---and a voice and style and delivery that has entertained me and tens of thousands for decades. Thanks, Tommy, we miss you.

[@freedomson1]

Was lucky to see Him live! He talked to people before the show and I got to talk to Him and get His autograph. A genuine and down to earth person! He will never be forgotten!

[@tominrichmond]

Sad that now Liam is gone also, given that last scene in this video with him. What a unique and wonderful combination of men. Grew up with their music and it still moves me.

[@jimkeappock7558]

I grew up listening to The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem I still listen in my 70’s Tommy, Paddy, Liam and Tommy Clancy. RIP LADS Your music lives om☘️☘️☘️

[@arvidhanssen7184]

Tusen takk fantastisk å se å høre

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Those boys are rocking in all over heaven, have a most brilliant time, playing gigs all over the place, plus every Saturday and Sunday evenings playing in Kingdom Hall, I have heard from a totally reliable source that Jesus never misses a concert at the weekends with a Guinness in hand and wearing an Arren sweater, Jesus looks like one of the very greatest boy band that this world ever witness

[@jcsully24]

Great man, great music. Legend.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

The saintly Tommy Maken the most blessed Clancy Brothers, the best boy band that this world ever witness, those boys could make more brilliant noise than a heavy metal rocking band with 6 trucks of equipment could

[@rino5611]

His son Rory keeps his traditions and stories alive. In the US too!

[@garyc.silber2256]

I love and miss Tommy Makem. His voice moves me so much, especially his ballads. He lives on after his death through his music.

[@glen7318]

great programe

[@terryleyden724]

Was in the Congo serving with the UN in 1963 when I heard them for the time. Mackin and the Clancy brothers were my no I.

[@dutchvanderlinde8302]

Brings a tear to my eye how makem and the clancys aren't around anymore, but they still live on in their legacy and through their music, isn't it grand boys

[@michaelcollins2319]

His legacy moves on

[@user-ys5yv2nz6w]

They had a plan

[@eileenmcgrath765]

So brilliant ❤

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Those boys are rocking in all over heaven, have a most brilliant time, playing gigs all over the place, plus every Saturday and Sunday evenings playing in Kingdom Hall, I have heard from a totally reliable source that Jesus never misses a concert at the weekends, with a Guinness in hand and wearing an Arren sweater, Jesus looks like one of the very greatest boy band that this world ever witness yes The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem

[@patobrien6364]

what a beautiful remembrance 😎

[@marjoriestirk703]

That was so enjoyable. I loved The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. That was so strange what Liam Clancy said about him being the last man standing. I had a dream about four grave stones and three were lying flat and in my head a voice was saying Liam Clancy last man standing. Less than an hour later I went out for a walk and saw a neighbour who said she had just read in the paper that Tommy Makem had died. How weird.

[@1busybeekeeper]

Fantastic I could listen tothis collection of songs and lovely to hear folk enjoy themselves

[@nakima61]

Wonderful to hear the music and story of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, their families and also comments from Pete Seeger. Such fine Irish music for us to enjoy. Thank you Tommy & Liam.

[@paulabowen840]

Brilliant boys I play your songs on my piano pretending you are beside me R.I.P

[@AJ_Nightfall]

Tommy doing The Cobbler is one in a million.

[@marymcelroy5967]

Incredible ...uses his God given talent to make the world more a beautiful place.

[@john-ic5pz]

i don't know why but something about his voice or cadence in the video's opening reminds me of Gene Autry. Irish musicians had a profound effect on Appalachian & country-western music... love from the States ✌️

[@margiemasih1073]

What a voice

[@stevewoolley1328]

Class

[@katebrennan8379]

Milwaukee Irish fest misses him desperately! Recall the Unicorn song from early day & ray ray or WGN tv!

[@MWTH37]

Pure class

[@helenmurphy3143]

to my dad dan murphy an old iraman r i p and my mom mary jane murphy r i p

[@usmarine51519563]

First irish music my grandmother heard. .

[@kevinfraser573]

I like his message at 36 mark

[@paulabowen840]

Cliffs of Doneen is my favourite!

[@BodhranBrian]

Now all gone-including the culture and tradition

[@danhealy3261]

hope not Brian

[@BodhranBrian]

@@danhealy3261 Yeah,its' done. Nobody wants to hear this anymore. Either this new generation doesn't know whats' going on or they are looking for some kind of "Politically Incorrect" message. They are more into this banal "techno" crap that puts the mind and soul to sleep.

[@danhealy3261]

@@BodhranBrian Have to agree with you there.

[@michaelcollins2319]

@@BodhranBrian as a member of the new generation I had to discover Irish music. It’s a joke. I was never taught my culture, now I only listen to Irish music. I hate modern music. So hopefully there are more like me.

[@BodhranBrian]

@@michaelcollins2319 Glad you weighed in! I am sure that there are,however the respect that one should have for their cultures has been hijacked by an agenda that reserves to itself what should be respected. Keep doing what you are doing,dont' let ANYBODY make you ashamed,embarrassed or disdainful of who you are or where you have come from. The Irish have had to put up with that for centuries! Enough is enough. Tell them to "Feck Off"!

[@arthurcollins3103]

r.i.p with jah/jesus and our beautiful divine mother amen god bless the 32 counties of erin tal3281

[@cahillgreg]

Seen them singing in Aran sweaters in Greenwich village in the 60s, sweat lashing off them - hilarious

[@Kitiwake]

The drink

[@Searchinmano]

I'm sorry, my English is entry level, could anyone explain what the immigration man said to him before the final friendly salut?

[@billq7810]

He asked if he had cigarettes, alcohol or poitín / poteen, that's illegal home brewed alcohol, also known as moonshine in the US en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poitín

[@ruskoruskov3086]

The man also said to Tommy welcome to America. .. now have a good life!!!

[@Kitiwake]

Notice the "thank you"😂

[@PatrickKueown]

Great rebel heart

[@patrickjmurraysr]

😢

[@NoelMoran-n6s]

God made just one

[@someuser4166]

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