The Dutchman - Brendan Grace, 1986

Brendan Grace live at the National Stadium in Dublin.
Entertainer, singer, actor and comedian Brendan Grace opens his performance at the National Stadium with a rendition of ‘The Dutchman’.
The song was written by Michael Smith and made by popular by Liam Clancy and Tommy Makem.
Brendan Grace was at the National Stadium Dublin in September 1985 and was recorded for RTÉ Television.
This episode of ‘Festival Folk’ was broadcast on 10 April 1986.
‘Festival Folk’ broadcast a series of concerts from the National Stadium featuring well-known folk singers and musicians.

[@totohahessy]

God rest him. A multitalented man . A hilarious clean funny comedian . The light of heaven to him...

[@valerieoconnor4462]

So missed Brendan Grace 😢😢❤❤

[@sherp2u1]

I remember seeing him driving in to Galway, in heavy traffic one day, as I was walking home. I recognized him in his van, and he flashed me a smile I will never forget...May God be good to him and his family RIP +++, he did comedy without going beyond the pale..."

[@seandelap6268]

Loved him as Fr Stack on Fr Ted he played the part very well RIP Brendan Grace.

[@valerieoconnor4462]

Miss you so much ❤

[@sentimentaloldme]

R. I. P. Brendan.. Remember one night many many years ago when you gave me a lift on the back of a motorbike to a party.. The days of ballad sessions and you singing with a group called the Gingermen

[@sheilabarry7648]

Beautiful song

[@JohnQuilyQuinlan]

ah the memories, thanks brendan rip

[@Discover-Ireland]

Lord rest him

[@philipdonoghue7211]

He had a beautiful singing voice…so melodic, i’ll always remember him from the safe cross code song from that iconic 80’s advert. Had the pleasure of meeting him more than one, very gracious man. RIP.

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

He had a fabulous singing voice. He was great friends with John Denver who I think gave him this song 🎵

[@xxPanteraxxx]

He could have easily made it as a folk singer. An incredibly rare talent.

[@bighag9773]

I never knew he sang, mad talented

[@DashDrones]

By the way, I got the keys to your car and I drove it into a big wall. If you don't like it, tough.. I've had my fun and that's all that matters..

[@gerrymulligan8576]

He.was.brill.god.rest Him

[@spacemissing]

A wonderful song written by Michael Peter Smith.

[@noeleenfulham4832]

Heavenly Birthday cuz xxxx

[@pmboyle30]

Not John Denver's song but Michael Peter Smith's. Liam Clancy sang it as well as Brendan . Lovely song, great voice on Brendan Grace.

[@KM-gf1ur]

bit too quick for me.cant fault the instrumentals but not for me.x

[@NicolaCostello-cw2hu]

That song is about alizmers😢😢

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Sounds a lot like the very great John Denver

[@owenmcgee8496]

riiaigh 4:28

[@valerieoconnor4462]

Free a nipper 😅😅

[@paulkielty3800]

Bottler

[@thomassmith7374]

What do you mean?

[@MikeyJMJ]

@@thomassmith7374 The singer is a comedian who has a character called Bottler

[@paulkielty3800]

@@MikeyJMJ thank you for this 🙏

[@PatRuane]

Amazing song