The Dubliners Ballad of St Anne's Reel

Captured from The Dubliners On the Road - Live in Germany . I believe it is from around'ish 1995.
Enjoy lads!

[@garyblake4296]

God bless them all and here's hoping John lives till he's 100

[@donaldmackillop6736]

They are all avile as long as we are.

[@fingolfinsweetleaf]

the song is great and gives me joy but ronnie drew's dance is awesome. i watch it with a huge smile on my face :)

[@annbowler5945]

This song reminds me of my grandfather Irish step dancing in the kitchen. Oh, how I miss that.

[@bullish7352]

My favorite song of all time, and I'm a metal head. Something about this song, the feeling of being a stranger in a strange land. It gets me every time. I save this song for special moments, and today was one of them, and I cried to it like I always do. Hats off

[@terencemagee]

Know what you mean. I'm a Motorhead fan bigtime as well as Irish-mad.

[@JohnWalker-vk7xn]

John Sheehan is absolutely amazing. Fantastic fiddle player.......best ever!!

[@adammoore442]

agreed 82 years old and still a maestro fiddle player

[@adrianmccarron4909]

Yes John has it from every angle🎶🙌

[@nbenefiel]

Dave Swarbrick was also fantastic.

[@lindsayolh]

He is absolutely top class but maybe a wee bit ahent Aly Bain?

[@mandospence]

RIP Ronnie. We love you.

[@migueldaigle5701]

John Sheahan is exactly the reason why I play the fiddle

[@vza423]

Written by Dave Mallett, one of America's greatest treasures.

[@alexhickey5633]

God bless Ronnie Drew and all the other Dubliners who have passed

[@Woutah88]

I don't like to use the word amazing a lot. But seeing Ronnie dancing like that, is truly amazing!

[@konstantineguruli]

Truly truly amazing

[@lizritchie7223]

What a joy

[@robinstephenson8337]

One of the few Dubliners songs I have not heard before. Absolutely brilliant, another one for me to play along to.

[@konstantineguruli]

Same here one year ago :D

[@krika7811]

Truly fantastic!! One of the three best performances the Dubliners ever made!

[@lneranger4]

how could you not get up and dance to this..just magic,sorry most are gone

[@chrisunsworth3238]

Possibly my new fave dubs song, Belter this 🥃

[@ricdirkx51]

He was standing in some tiny town On fair Prince Edward Island Waiting for a ship to come and find him A one horse place, a friendly face, Some coffee and a tiny trace Of fiddling in the distance far behind them A dime across the counter then A shy hello, a brand new friend A walk along the street in the wint'ry weather A yellow light, an open door, A welcome friend, there's room for more Soon they're standing there inside together He said I heard that tune before somewhere But I can't remember when Was it on some other friendly shore Did I hear it on the wind Was it written on the sky above I think I heard it from someone I love But I never heard it sound so sweet since then Now his feet begin to tap A little boy says I'll take your hat He's caught up in the magic of his smile Then leaps the heart inside him When on and off across the floor He sends his clumsy body graceful as a child He says there's magic in the fiddler's arms There's magic in this town There's magic in the dancers' feet And the way they put them down Smiling people everywhere Boots and ribbons and locks of hair Laughter and old blue suits and Easter gowns Now the sailor's gone, the room is bare The old piano's sitting there Someone's hat's left hanging on the rack Some empty chairs, a wooden floor That feels the touch of shoes no more Waiting for the dancers to come back And the fiddle's in the closet Of some daughter of the town The strings are broke and the bow is gone And the case is buttoned down But often on December nights When the air is cold and the wind is right For the melody comes passing through this town

[@konstantineguruli]

Thank you very much for the lyrics! It will be great to listen to The Dubliners version, voice of Ronnie Drew and have the lyrics down here. Thank you.

[@konstantineguruli]

"He was stranded" I think. It's great that you wrote the lyrics

[@vivfreeman5058]

Ric Di

[@yongkim7421]

He said there's magic in the fiddler's arm, there's magic in this town. There's magic in the dancers' feet and the way they put them down. People smiling everywhere, boots and ribbons, locks of hair, and laughter and old blue suits and Easter gowns. Now the sailor's gone, the room is bare, the old piano's sitting there, someone's hat's left hanging on the rack. And empty chairs, the wooden floor that feels the touch of shoes no more, awaiting for the dancers to come back. And the fiddle's in the closet of some daughter of the town. The strings are broke and the bow is gone and the cover's buttoned down. But sometimes on December nights, when the air is cold and the wind is right, There's a melody that passes through this town.

[@yongkim7421]

He was stranded in some tiny town on fair Prince Edward Isle, awaiting for a ship to come and find him A one-horse place, a friendly face, some coffee and a tiny trace of fiddling in the distance far behind him. A dime across the counter, then, a shy hello, a brand new friend. A walk along the street in the wintry weather. A yellow light, an open door, a welcome friend, there's room for more, And then they're standing there inside together. He said I've heard that tune before somewhere, but I can't remember when. Was it on some other friendly shore or did I hear it on the wind? Was it written on the sky above? I think I heard it from someone I love, but I never heard it sound so sweet since then Now his feet begin to tap, a little boy says I'll take your hat. He's caught up in the magic of her smile. And leap, the heart inside him went, and off across the floor he sent his clumsy body graceful as a child.

[@dirtyhoegradingco1746]

Man what I'd give to have been there

[@konstantineguruli]

Thank you so much! Go raibh maith agat! All of you lads who share this kind of videos you share love, positive energy, your job is priceless. Wish you all the best.

[@TheFayser]

what a tune

[@gerrymcg82]

Thanks for posting this. Never saw it before. Love seeing Ronnie dancing. Brilliant stuff.

[@olmmbill]

A real delight. Thank you.

[@roccorino55]

a very fine song

[@killiekentman]

thanks for posting. this is a great dvd. i bought it direct from Germany but it is now available all over. Ray

[@Tagert112]

you're welcome mate :) My favorite in this is when Ronnie dances. Oh that brought a big smile and some laughter :D

[@danielsaan1749]

No words. Here is a heart.❤

[@johncoleman8174]

I can't think of a male singer I like better than Ronnie Drew.

[@chrisnixon1991]

god damn ronnies got moves!

[@Arkybark]

I love the rhythm of this song. North Sea Gas also does a good version.

[@jackieoshea]

Absolutely love it!! Thanks a million for sharing!!!

[@nfapiper1]

What would have been even more awesome is if Eamonn did his Irish Rover duckwalk while Ronnie danced. Epic song!

[@oyster21902]

Good old PEI toune. keep em comin b'ys!

[@twillick]

Nice version. All the best from Prince Edward Island.

[@donaldmackillop6736]

Oh my...play it agian Tagert! Skipper of thefamed Conaught demandts.

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Jasus old grumpy is fairly lively on his toes

[@johnhedges7463]

Tugs the emotions if you’re older.

[@neilchair]

For every time we think we're tougher than everyone else... stronger than the rest... wiser than most or more true than others... There will be a video of Ronnie Drew proving that we're all swimming in the ditch that bastard dug.

[@friesenlamm]

@killiekentman: could u plz post the dvd`s title? would liketo have it ,too =)

[@moominpic]

Ronnie has a light step there.

[@Canadabacon09]

I live on PEI

[@traudel73]

My favourite on this dvd is when Eamonn dances in underpants...

[@ryanlimes1499]

probably drunk off his ass

[@dircetecedor3271]

fe delisia

[@adammoore3605]

agreed

[@ryanlimes1499]

Who the guy on guitar with the afro?

[@georgescofield6834]

Eammon Campbell

[@JohnMartin-qk7sc]

Stevan. Carcary

[@ruddy788]

I dont no what is name first song :/ I cant find it please do you know it ? :)

[@Dermot2927]

The Ballad Of St Anne's Reel

[@rdvqc]

Still like John Allen Cameron's version the best but Dubliners always fine.

[@GunnarSalyer]

I loved this song so much I learned to sing it! (I'm a musician not a singer)

[@Compton121]

It's a traditionnal french canadian reel! Take from Ireland ! Why? Because Ireland roots and the Dubliners are the best..

[@ravenfrosthomestead898]

St. Anne’s Reel (Reel De Ste-Anne) is actually a French Canadian tune, which I find interesting as it has been claimed as being one of the most stereotypical bluegrass tunes as well as one of the most stereotypical Irish tunes, when it’s neither.

[@maccarr9923]

Well there's a pretty damn strong connection between French-Canadian and Irish-Canadian music, especially concerning Atlantic Canada and it's been a hugely popular tune among the Irish and wider Britannic and Gaelic communities for a long time so it's not exactly that surprising When lyrics aren't involved it's extremely hard to distinguish between most Acadian and Anglo-Gaelic tunes without already knowing which ones are which from a historical perspective

[@pinacoladathe5th]

@thepunkfish109 wtf u on about??

[@ScottInVa1760]

Sure shows the link between Irish and bluegrass. Great song!!

[@billephilip]

Most bluegrass song originated in Scotland and England, they settled the Appalachians before any Irish.

[@ryanlimes1499]

Who the guy on guitar with the afro?

[@ashrach18]

That fine young fella is Eamonn Campbell

[@maryryan5659]

Irish singer Johnny McEvoy did superb version of. Ballad of the Saint Anne's Reel!