(The Dubliners) "The Town I Loved So Well" Performed Beautifully by 14 Year Old Rhys McPhillips.

[@dublincitytoday]

You can find more from Rhys in the playlist section of the channel, you can also find his links in the description of the video. Appreciate your support, peace and love from Dublin City... 💚☘️🎶💃🎵🕺🎶☘️💚🇮🇪

[@stefanliesenfeld7752]

Rhys sings this song as if he has loved this town for a hundred years, only true Irish passion can do that...keep it up young man

[@heatherlindquist1899]

Thank you green jacket man, for giving this young boy a the respect he deserves and a listen. Shame that no one cared much. I can’t believe it.

[@margaretroper1995]

The green jacket man stayed put to the very end of this song ... much respect to him 💖

[@kevindunne6832]

Too many orange shoppers in area

[@lax02010]

I am optimistic that there were more watching out of the frame. 😀 Still, good to see that man give him his due - I am pretty sure that a couple others had joined by the end!

[@spackretired]

Perhaps this was the last of Eoin O'Duffy's men...

[@jimhemrich3744]

How wonderfully done, Rhys! What saddens me is that people just walk by completely oblivious to the beauty of your voice and guitar. I'm 64 years old and still take a moment to lean over and smell a beautiful rose as I pass by, and stop in thankful wonderment to listen and applaud great talent such as yours. Is everyone so pre-occupied with their own lives that they can't give a little time to appreciate the greatness that surrounds them? Keep up the good work you are doing and don't be discouraged, but rather encourage others young man. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[@nicholasstaddon]

Amazing performance by Rhys, sung with such passion! What a powerful voice he has! This boy's a star. Thanks for a great posting Sean.

[@dublincitytoday]

🙏😇

[@mandys9466]

Derry girl here.. that was impressive...i always loved that song and to hear it from such a young lad. I hope you do well in your singing career. ❤

[@dublincitytoday]

It's good to have you with us Mandy, best wishes from Dublin, have a great Christmas... 💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

[@danielueblacker9118]

Bravo well done a fine cover. It is not playing it perfect, it is having the courage to try and work every Busker Moment Perfecting your Art. The Best I LOVE YOUR SMILE AT THE END.

[@annhill1166]

No one seemed to stop and listen to this young man singing this song so beautifully . I would have just had to stop.and spend a few minutes to listen. Well done Rhyys 👏 👏

[@bernardflint9338]

Excellent performance.

[@HahnJames]

Superbly performed! Rhys sang with a voice as though he had actually walked the streets of Derry and seen the bombed out bars, the armored guards and the army emcampment. He sings as though he felt the absence of the music.Thanks, Sean @DCT for bringing our attention to Rhys' performance of this classic Irish ballad!

[@dublincitytoday]

My pleasure buddy, I hope you're keeping happy and well, wishing you a very happy Christmas and a great new year 🙏😇

[@HahnJames]

@@dublincitytoday Thanks, Sean. I am hoping the same for you. I'm working on the happiness thing. It comes and goes as is the way with these things. I experienced a minor dislocation of my right knee a month ago at judo. I'm working on that and should be able to return to 100% by the end of January. For now, I just stand around and tell people what to do. That's fairly easy. Lol! I'm looking forward to seeing what you post on DCT in the next few days and into the coming year

[@dublincitytoday]

@@HahnJames sorry to hear about your knee but standing around telling people what to do sounds like a good gig to me lol... 😎.

[@HahnJames]

@@dublincitytoday Thanks! Sometimes, I'm a bit surprised that those people actually do as I say with a brief, "Yes Sensei." I just miss joining with them in doing what I say.

[@nualaclarke5855]

I can't believe not one person has reacted to a beautiful song performed so well

[@DonnaHorowitz-w9n]

A powerful message delivered by a young man with a passionate and talented voice.

[@MissJensk1]

Superb! I can't get over the people just walking past not taking any notice! 🎶♥️👍

[@jacquismith3277]

I know! I definitely would have stopped.

[@lizze8262]

We notice 💯 ... but if we were to stop to listen to every busker we'd never get anything done.. That's why we appreciate DCT so much. ♥ Sean 😎 does all the hard work while we go home, sit back, put our feet up and enjoy the best that Dublin has to offer. 👍 🎶 🌟 ✨ 😁

[@staffy4389]

Well done kid 👏.

[@annsmyth3585]

Yes I agree if you look over to where the shop is there is a couple of older people a fella in a blue jacket is really enjoying it, anyway it’s only us true Irish that would actually appreciate it, there’s not many of us left here in Ireland 🇮🇪 anymore, god bless Ireland 🇮🇪🙏

[@marycarolynwilkinson2886]

Beautiful ❤

[@Mary-hh3hs]

Thanks Rhys. Brilliant rendition of this song. We hope to hear you sing some more. Those busy shoppers should have shown you more appreciation, they don't know what they're missing, they need to appreciate special times like this.

[@JosvanderLelie]

Incredible performance! Rhys showing the pure passion for the Irish folk song. Beautiful!

[@ktgibbsribs]

What a great rendition Rhys truly beautifully sung... keep your singing going you have a great talent there 🎶💖👏👏

[@jill8895]

Absolutely brilliant young man wat a voice 🎉❤

[@kevindunne6832]

Fantastic rendition of a great Irish song ,well done young RYYS, the writer would be so proud as YOU should ,god bless you young man ,100% heartfelt performance. All the very best for your future RYYS

[@sarahdean6441]

Sung from the heart and soul....just beautiful ❤.

[@kieranporter5571]

Free Derry. My family home Lecky Road Brandywell Derry. This song brings back so many memories and I think of Dad ' Johnny Porter. Anf all family What a Town ' - City. I'm just glad no more troubles '.

[@dublincitytoday]

🙏😇

[@jacquismith3277]

This is almost unbelievable - Rhys is really good❤

[@sandradunne2795]

What a wonderful talented young man!💚☘️

[@Finbarheerlen]

Amazing, what a power he has in his voice!

[@alisonsweeney7638]

He's good, I can't believe the people just walking by, like he's invisible.

[@ty__1129]

I miss Dublin... I was here until 2 weeks ago, I've just have been back to Japan. I'll definitely come back here someday!!

[@dublincitytoday]

I hope you enjoyed your stay and hope you return again. Best wishes from Dublin City... 💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

[@jimirving5217]

One of my favourite songs and he sung it so, so well. Genuinely brought a tear to my eye.

[@c-historia]

🎶☘ always outstanding! Rhys sings this song is a wonderful way

[@lizze8262]

Not an easy song to sing but Rhys did it with great passion... 👏 👏 ✨ Even the seagulls wanted to get in on the act. 😁 👍

[@benbhoy9]

So Good Young Man …..Respect from The Glasgow Irish ☝️🇮🇪⭐️

[@christymailey3501]

Singing with a burning 🔥 pride.Great music.Great song .

[@Scotsmanthebrave]

The town i love so well 💚🤍💛 my favourite song of all time 😊 14 and you play guitar like that 😮 keep going young man because i predict good things for you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍀🇮🇪

[@eduardorogeliorodriguez7012]

Excelente querido soy argentino pero admiro la cultura europea maravilloso

[@xfilesinc.1208]

About time somebody on dublin street covered some of the great songs to from dark times! Well done you and excellently done keep it up.🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@dublincitytoday]

We have loads of them here on DCT 👍

[@margowiseman1308]

My favourite song, very well performed Rhys

[@johnbanach3875]

Beautiful! Thanks, Rhys. I love the Irish spirit.

[@dublincitytoday]

💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

[@darrencallaghan5916]

Just wow Rhys, love and light from the Creggan, co. Derry 👍👍👍🙏

[@darlene2483]

Great singing ! 👏💙✨️🎸

[@janetpickard8389]

You did them proud. Well done!

[@simonpendleton6005]

Amazing performance from such a young man and what a voice

[@adifairhurst65]

He'd fill our Pub 10 times over, cracking voice with feeling.

[@Hpf2203]

What a voice!! ❤

[@haroldsmith1213]

wonderful,powerfully strong voice ,the best song about the troubles,GOD BLESSthose who suffered so much✌💚☘✝

[@taraann7753]

Very very nice young man..☘️ ☘️ ☘️. My home Town.

[@dublincitytoday]

💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

[@joansheekey476]

Woh yur great boy singing so good woh love it keep it up son yyr going two do well. Are Dublin mad yu must be so proud off yur self god bless❤

[@justbrowsing1968]

Strong voice well done. Not easy to sing with the high and low notes

[@patporter7375]

Loved his voice sang it well. Future talent rising. ☘️💯🥰

[@terryolaughlin5559]

Congratulations regarding all the music you perform. It is great to see the attention of the people on the street.

[@claret4381]

Well sung Excellent

[@montgomeryscargill3174]

Powerful voice great keep finding talent 🎉

[@c068]

Stunning song and Fabulous singer, goosebumps ❤

[@PeterPump1]

What a sweet brave laddie, left almost completely unnoticed by the people. Can't believe how they all behave.

[@brendanmcnamara1414]

Rhys has great potential he has great power I hope he rations his wonderful voice In cold weather and wears a heavy scarf to protect his neck Voices like his are likely to be in demand for fifty years Don’t abuse this god given gift Enjoy

[@thomaskelly4360]

Brilliant talent and voice keep it up young man l love that song to 🇮🇪

[@LongtownLee]

Outstanding performance Rhys. The passion was there for all to see. Well done young man

[@kieranporter5571]

Free Derry. Great Song written by Phil Coulter and first sang himself but Luke Kelly of the Dubliners really put it out there. I love this song and I will always love Derry my family's home , 214 Lecky Road Brandywell Derry . I will be back to see family in the Creggan. I think of my Dad Johnny and Grandad Davy Porter when i hear this beautiful song. Sad on parts but as Phil written the Doire air we carried on. And peace once again. God bless you Phil Coulter...

[@dublincitytoday]

Yes we made sure to let people know in the description of the video who wrote the song.

[@MrJimmycrab]

Bravo, young Man.

[@Radaep1]

What a wide range of songs Rhys performs, & with such passion!!, & now this great interpretation of "The town I loved so well", hats off to you Rhys. DCT4EVA❤🎉😮😊

[@ruthlesstruthful]

Very nice guitar playing 👍💯

[@maguiresam8909]

Well brought up lad there 🇮🇪

[@stuartrich4574]

lovely voice, Its a pleasure to listen to 👍

[@romanticadf2005]

Beautiful ❤

[@maggib3971]

Great to hear a powerful song sang with passion ❤

[@margaretroper1995]

Happy Christmas Rys and all the best to you in the new year ❤ I will look for more of your songs

[@kennethcooper2278]

Amazing beyond belief, very impressive.

[@gertiemontague]

Very good singer well done happy Christmas 🎄

[@holgerstegat1115]

What a strong voice this 14-year-old boy has! He puts a lot of verve into this song which was a symbol of the Northern Ireland conflict. Derry is a beautiful city, but when I was there in the 1980s you could still feel unrest and division. Rhys is a serious guy who knows the lyrics by heart and will surely win the hearts of many viewers of our DCT channel.

[@darrencallaghan5916]

It’s Derry that is the name Derry

[@lizze8262]

Derry. 👍

[@holgerstegat1115]

@@lizze8262 Thank you for the correction!

[@lizze8262]

@@holgerstegat1115 You're welcome.. 😁 👍 🇮🇪

[@susankustich1720]

Beyond his age in talent!

[@brianb2618]

Brilliant 😢

[@phillipshipham]

Beautiful

[@nataliebriant3947]

Beautiful rendition from one so young. Very much enjoyed from Western Australia. Peace be with you all this Christmas 🎄

[@VolkerundWallyMusic]

very good sung and Played, great live Video 👍👍🎶🎶 Merry Christmas everyone 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

[@ShaneDineen]

Love this youngster he put a smile on my face today

[@shirleymitchell8398]

Rhys You are Awesome. Well done singing this Wonderful Song (and it's not an easy song to sing, especially when playing the guitar at the same time) about Beautiful Derry and it's Joys and Woes . How it has bounced back, and so many talented people have come from there. How suffering can bring Construction and Beauty out of a Destructive Situation. Thank GOD. 🕊️🙏❤️🙏

[@dublincitytoday]

🙏💚😇

[@keithwigley1256]

Never loose your passion....

[@JohnBreenFolk]

Well done young lad. Thankfully you just got finished before that siren went off. You have many years ahead of you to master some great ballads. You do a fine version of Bob Dylans 'Blowing in the Wind' as well I see 👏👏👏

[@RobertHouben]

Beautiful song, beautifully sung!

[@teresawills1843]

Hi. Thank you Rhys for such a beautiful song sung by you with such amazing voice . Please keep using your amazing voice by singing such beautiful songs . It is a joy to listen to you thank you . Take care .

[@fredmcdowell-si8nt]

Amazing performance,

[@lax02010]

So many great versions of this song from Luke Kelly to Paddy Reilly, but I had to pause about 3 seconds after this young man started playing to comment - WOW! If the rest of the song is anywhere as good as this, I'll be happy. 😀

[@lax02010]

Update: Unbelievable. He has a bright future if this is what he is doing at 14!

[@Lols1973]

That was amazing, what a fantastic young singer. 👏

[@jpwphoenix1701]

Wow! This was incredible. So powerful and passionately sung. I’ve always loved this song, as my Dad’s always been a big Dubliners fan and so played it a lot. Outstanding singing, Rhys!🥲👏

[@stevefragnito4853]

🤗 Super Flabbertastical Rhys, Phil Coulter sure knows how to write songs for you. 🤗

[@u_maru4797]

...aww...my Rock'n'Roll hero 😉 can also sing Irish ballads so well... amazing✨ He's a true musician 👏👏👏👏 Keep on rolling💪 🎸🤘🎸🤘🎸❤

[@holgerstegat1115]

Rhys is unbelievable. I wonder how they develop these singers in Ireland, one after the other: Fionn, and now Rhys... Anyway: I hope you can enjoy Christmas and do not have to work all the time! Best wishes, Holger

[@u_maru4797]

@@holgerstegat1115 lieben Dank! Wünsche dir von ganzem Herzen nur das Beste, lieber Holger❤

[@kevinyoung4616]

Powerful voice for a fellow his age . Good job.

[@margaretroper1995]

Ryys, you have a very good and powerful voice ❤ I thoroughly love your video of this great song ❤ Quite the finish with the siren of the ambulance and I’m glad you smiled because I did too.

[@MICHAELCAMPBELL69]

Excellent

[@soniamccallum6118]

Fair play to you I love tht song you sang it well so

[@allenpereira854]

That bloke behind in the green jacket ❤

[@katzolitamason6729]

Brilliant song beautifully sung

[@marilynbrown6203]

Just beautiful❤

[@jkennett9104]

Awesome Rhys 👍

[@montyplayz891]

Well done on a spectacular rendition. What a voice, good timing with the siren!

[@craigycraigywhyte624]

Well done young man done this tune well 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Mike-p8e8f]

Wow...fantastic! I'm from BC Canada, but I have always loved this song and I play and sing it regularly. This young fella does a great job playing and singing...and more importantly, has the emotion that really carries this song. Well done 👍

[@dublincitytoday]

💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

[@michellemeadows9155]

You are incredible. Wishing you every luck

[@sheilalucas9154]

Brilliant!

[@werewolf5674]

Great job. Keeping the fight alive in the hearts of people is true love. Thank you DCT💚☘️🇮🇪

[@fishermansid8861]

Stop living in past everything moved on apart from the knuckle draggers that want to keep the past alive

[@werewolf5674]

​@fishermansid8861 As long as there is a Northren Ireland, it will never be over.

[@smclish]

Werewolf if this new Ireland includes people of your ilk ,I'll give it a miss

[@werewolf5674]

@smclish It's not the new Ireland. It was the Ireland grown from hundreds of years of English oppression.

[@joepro3852]

Superb!

[@FionaKelly-sb4gi]

Amazing voice. This lad is going to be famous❤

[@peterallison-ex4yy]

Very well sung my friend. Absolutely fantastic. 👏👏👏👏