The Fields of Athenry - Brian O'Donnell

[@JayP-Music]

Goosebumps watching that movie when this came on... especially when the choir comes in. R.I.P. Veronica Guerin

[@blacksimpson]

Choir ruined it for me, but I hear you with the goosbumps

[@johnstokes6938]

That was my uncle

[@rustygoldfanatic8830]

Brings tears to me eyes hearing this...

[@ClubHouse-js7ln]

I actually sang that song back in 2001

[@delki69]

Veronica gueerin rip

[@delki69]

I was born in England When I moved to Ireland I was called a British pig Still sticks with me I wish I’d been given a chance

[@bgthtr6404]

Whew, the hair on the back of my neck is standing up. How beautiful!!!! Makes me proud to be Irish American. My ancestors are from Connaught.

[@kellymcdowall7114]

This is the best version of this song I've heard by far. Such an amazing voice. It gives me goosebumps!

[@unemployedjohnny]

This version cuts right through me and makes me cry everytime.

[@dantheman80632]

Cuts deep with me ri. No tears tho

[@jsuestreet]

This was recorded when Brian O'Donnell of Dublin, was a young street singer, that is why it's sounds so raw. The instrumental was added later for the movie "Veronica Guerin" with Cate Blanchette. It was meant to sound "raw" as it was a death scene in the movie. Do yourself a favor an rent the movie, it truly was a great movie!

[@KphexTwin00]

Is there a version without the instrumental and just him singing?

[@jsuestreet]

Kpex, only one I know of is one that was on youtube several years ago after the movie came out. Then for some unknow reason it was taken down by the person that posted it and this one is now the only one I can find. I've combed record stores, but I'm not very sophisticated in the music business, so I don't know where to look for the original recording. Sorry, as it was a very haunting melody that he sang and who know if he is still alive. The preciousness of the song was his young untrained voice with no background. Just a "street urchin" (as he was called then} that the sound director heard and recorded.

[@KphexTwin00]

Jacqueline Street aye there's just something about it. Get goosebumps when I hear it.

[@jsuestreet]

KphexTwin00 It speaks of all the down- trodden here and there, no?

[@pureblood5792]

Rent it ?i own a copy

[@groovinwalrus]

September 24, 2013 A most wonderful song! I love Ireland, the people of Ireland. A wonderful film. A wonderful talent. To Brian, I hope life has changed for the better for you! I hope you have continued with your music!

[@brianstokes642]

He did not

[@kevinmcmuhammad4841]

I remember young Brian he was a great young boxer, he was also in corinthians boxing club at the time, and when the film was released Gerry Hutch brought Brian and his parents to the Premier of Veronica in his Limo, he's still a great singer.

[@gubairarafat5013]

so innocent and so naive and so pure, this voice is so powerful, god bless

[@billyhawkins29]

As a Belfast loyalist....I have always liked this song, especially this version with the young lad singing it...

[@RenegadeShepTheSpacer]

No one cares. You're still no better than the Nazis.

[@Macca716]

Just watched the movie last night again.. this version hits the feels in a strange way.. amazing tune all the same 👌💯

[@KM00Youtube]

This is the saddest song when you think of the movie that used it, "Veronica Guerin". They did her so wrong and I hope that family's legacy is ridden with tragedy, (sorry, I know I should pray for their souls). The young lad sang this song beautifully. I return to this page often to listen to the song and shed my tears and pray. 🙏🙏🙏🙏😥🍀🍀🌹🌹🍀🍀

[@shux422]

Only just watched veronica geurien and wow I just had to come to KZbin to find comments on this song. Amazing. So memorable - you just need to know more about this song once you've heard it. Brian wherever you are, that's kudos to you young man.

[@walton1875]

Very emotional part of the movie when this song was played! :'-(

[@nataliewood673]

I'm a Brit I'm ashamed today at the moment , it the song and story is brilliant, veronica guerin, u are an inspiration to all, god keep u safe, ,,,drugs kill and anyone who deals in them should get life without parole , were to fucking soft on the monsters , pardon my french xxxx

[@gangsterno1181]

Natalie Wood if I was you I would stick to English films ye Irish gangsters would devour english gangsters in a second

[@christianmacinnes6310]

@@gangsterno1181 Tá tú chomh bog le asal do leanaí..

[@philippeororke6232]

I love this song. So moving

[@lindapaul262]

Very emptional, this young lad has an amazing heart, just wonderful.

[@margheritadicrescienzo8306]

But a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling Michael they have taken you away, For you stole trevelyn's corn So the young might see the morn, Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay Low lie, The Fields Of Athenry Where once we watched the small free birds fly Our love was on the wing We had dreams and songs to sing, Its so lonely round the Fields of Athenry By a lonely prison wall I heard a young man calling 'Nothing matters Mary, when you're free' Against the famine and the crown, I rebelled, they brought me down Now its lonely round the Fields of Athenry By a lonely harbour wall She watched the last star falling As the prison ship sailed out against the sky Sure she'll live in hope and pray For her love in Botney Bay Its so lonely round the Fields Of Athenry

[@billelliott2049]

Haunting and chillingly beautiful. Continues to move me every time I hear it.

[@wendyshell8679]

Bill Elliott very well put!

[@shannondaly6553]

So proud to be Irish I adore Irish music so much

[@djbukkit]

Veronica Guerin. This song made me cry!! Beautiful ❤

[@HarryVsingersongwriter]

That's what love feels like! Takes a child to do this, GREAT SINGING! and a beautiful arrangement that really lifts the song up, ♡♡♡

[@jasonward4416]

the young boy was Brian Odonnell he is now 26 i think he's married and has 5 kids he lives in blanchardstown Dublin and yes he is a member of the traveller community

[@DecodingDoom]

Did he ever go anywhere with that amazing voice? Very curious what other songs he sang.

[@lorettamcdonagh1289]

Jason Ward it's my uncle

[@toptracks3857]

Jason Ward. I'm one me self

[@brianodonnell2140]

Jison ward u must no me well ha Brian o d

[@housewife941]

Brian lovely singing ..lovely voice ...love to hear more ... These odonnells has the voice for singing.❤

[@alexandergrixti2651]

I am never tired of listening to this song. It's simply beautiful.

[@ryanmcdonnell3878]

that song will never die

[@jackd4227]

By a lonely prison wall I heard a young man calling "Nothing matters Mary when your free" Against the famine and the crown I rebelled, they brought me down Now you must raise our child with dignity Low, lie the Fields of Athenry Where once we watched the small free bird fly Our love was on the wing We had dreams and songs to sing It's so lonely, round the Fields Of Athenry Such a sad meaning behind this song 🇮🇪

[@leemitchellmusic]

Incredibly moving xxxx

[@Lindrunky]

Beautiful, emotional, and inspiring. I had heard that Brian O'Donnell was a boy singing for coin on the streets of Ireland as the crew was filming and Harry Gregson-Williams recorded him in a back alley without any background music. The boy did an amazing job. Ten thumbs up!

[@spencerdumas1814]

Absolutely taken by this song - and in particular this version. Sickening to think how us English treated the Irish - amongst others. Brian's haunting vocal compliments Pete St. John's moving lyrics.

[@thegodfatherfriendofrocky9804]

As a young girl with Irish ancestry I forgive and hold no grudge against the British

[@catoblackwood6382]

Actually, she was trying to prevent drug distribution in Dublin, which was in contact with children as young as 12. Don't think someone with no soul would bother to risk her life to do that. What Veronica did was inspirational, it was so unfortunate that she had to pay the ultimate price. And because of her, the Criminal Assets Bureau was established in her honour which is used to recover the proceeds of organised crime. She wasn't just a journalist. Rant over. RIP Veronica Guerin!

[@jimmyberry6289]

Cato Blackwood if she had of mind her own business this country wouldn't be f*cked up like it is today (organized crime) my ass

[@leemitchellmusic]

One brave lady. :-)

[@ske1ly46]

Gives me the chills, this is amazing for a kid!!

[@toptracks3857]

good man Brian,o donnell best singer yet

[@nataliewood673]

I love this version of this song xxxx

[@jt465465758]

Gregson-Williams heard young O'Donnell singing for money on the streets of Dublin and subsequently sent a friend of his brother Rupert's to go back to Dublin and record this lad's unnatural talent. Gregson-Williams's music surrounds and envelops O'Donnell's lisping voice, giving it depth and strength, and the inclusion of a choir gives it a moving, almost epic feel.

[@trinsmom817]

I just can't get enough of this version!

[@terryandrews7271]

What a song What A What A voice, Lots of tears. God bless the Irish💚💚💚 5:07

[@jackstockwell981]

i LOVE this at the end of Veronic Guerin

[@jimmurphy6822]

Absolutely beautiful-goosebumps material!..

[@attilalazok3560]

Stunning! Very nice! Wonderful and sad!🌹♥

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

So emotive in the movie this moves me to tears when watching.What a waste of a great journalist and campaigner against scumbag John Gilligan and his cohorts.Rest in Peace Veronica 🙏

[@matthewmorrissey409]

Veronica deserved what she got she shouldent of being following him an making a mug out of his if I was him I would do the same thing

[@liamkeyes2260]

+Matthew Morrissey What the fuck is wrong with you? You must have shit for brains. I Would advise you to keep those sick opinions to yourself. IF you said something like that in decent company, you'll et your head handed to you.

[@WHY_ARE_U_MAD_YT]

+Allan Beaton totally agree

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

+YOUGOTWRECKED _ 😄👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@carlosflynn141]

+Allan Beaton you do realise liam keyes was on your side?

[@gabriellemonaghan8108]

amazing makes me cry every time!!!

[@housewife941]

Now that's some voice.....very good

[@giovannatassi]

wonderful!

[@iaintheking]

i cant even put into words the way brian makes me feel with this.... its hard to listen to and not get emotional

[@patrickmcdonagh2731]

best voice I've ever heard this song means a lot to my family live a traveller die a traveller fair play Brian some voice x

[@Mozain43]

Harry Gregson-Williams, you're a legend!

[@DaringDoWho]

I love this song.

[@anaellatricolosshairloss6358]

יפה מדהים איזה שיר מדהים איזה כל מעולה .

[@galtyboi]

Congratulations to Brian ,lovely song and well sung,well done Brian.

[@vitoriaalves0007]

By a lonely prison wall I heard a young girl calling Michael they have taken you away For you stole Trevelyn’s corn So the young might see the morn Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay (chorus) Low lie the Fields of Athenry Where once we watched the small free birds fly Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing It’s so lonely ’round the Fields of Athenry By a lonely prison wall I heard a young man calling Nothing matters, Mary when you’re free Against the famine and the Crown I rebelled they ran me down Now you must raise our child with dignity By a lonely harbor wall She watched the last star falling As that prison ship sailed out against the sky Sure she’ll wait and hope and pray For her love in Botany Bay It’s so lonely ’round the Fields of Athenry.

[@anthonyfitzgerald8201]

Where once we watched the free birds fly (hay baby let the free birds fly) Our love was on the wing (sinn fein) We had dreams and song to sing (IRA) Few details missing

[@louiselouisahiggins9635]

Beautifully sung

[@xSarahK]

Simply amazing . So much soul & depth i love it & defiantly think this is the best version :)

[@mickoneill90]

THIS SONG IS THE BEST VERSION I HAVE HEARD BEAUTIFULL

[@bristoled93]

That is a beautiful accent and song.

[@lindawallace3889]

Beautiful

[@theninetieskidforever]

Why is the soundtrack not available on Apple Music or Itunes?

[@wszystkiednitygodnia438]

Its phenomenal, i would like to hear "were walking in the air" with this boy voice. :(

[@Calliuz]

Brian takes singing to a whole other level!! I just listened to Sinatra and he was a class of his own - but Brian my boy, this is of Jungian character...

[@ShannonONeill96]

Absolutely beautiful song!

[@michaelsheahan2157]

A beautiful song , I would love to hear his full version as the first verse is missing altogether.

[@ciansr]

Love this song...fair play...great singer!!

[@PANDAS4231]

2:30 is such a beautiful moment

[@masonman1]

This song speaks to the irish purity and soul! Song with grace and heart

[@brianliddy5711]

i agree in spirit, i really do...but its a lot easier for a brit to say than for an irishman...there just is history, man.

[@colinmcdermott4246]

Song gives me some serious goosebumps

[@christianmacinnes6310]

To Sean, you are never forgotten. RIP

[@danielhagos6944]

Here after i've watched "Veronica Guerin", top movie and song

[@haroldramirez5353]

i was 15 years old living in the DR when this beautiful song came out from the ending of the movie it took me years and years to finally find it i didnt know the mame of the movie or the song

[@xScorcherx]

I love this version, the kids a fair singer! I think it's him I remember singing in town. He must be in his 20's by now, wonder where he is/what he's doing

[@luisgarcia7]

Such a great song

[@Ravenpixie84]

To simply put it AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Veronica Gurein my you rest easy and fly high angel!!!

[@m2439]

love this song

[@michelleolakanye5695]

i love it

[@WHM_Engineering]

@JKProOnPlayStation : i havent seen him in a good while, but in the early 2000's he was around dublin town every weekend, before he performed the song for the film i used to stand and listen for a while, he looks as he sounds lol, small poor rough looking kid, trying to make a few bob. wonder what hes doing

[@galwaygirl1984]

beautiful. devastating.

[@55maxie]

this is the best version out

[@renlee9587]

Does anyone know where I can locate a video of Brian singing this song or at least a photo of him? Also, how old was he when this song was recorded? I always get such a terrible headache after listening to this song from crying so much. His voice is just so pure and innocent.

[@renlee9587]

@@sizey8105 Could you please provide the link?

[@tazflano]

a brillant song

[@patricklangsch2021]

brings me to tears. I'm proud to be Irish.

[@bonsamaritain]

Mrs Veronica Guérin stay strong 💪 women for ever ❤️ RIP 💞

[@johnward5147]

Very good

[@Lassie22467]

Enjoy it very much, he sounds like a little Irish Angel

[@Hondadctrider]

LOVE IT

[@louisemccafferty9215]

Amazing 😘😘

[@che8321]

Best version in history bar none 🇮🇪

[@PADDY1994ANDERSON]

i actually no the boy who sang this song but hes no longer a boy :) WELL DONE BRAIN O'DONNEL :D amazing voice buddy and F**K anyone who tries putting you down !! this is proper music from the heart of ireland and shes the qualitys are country has !! TIOCFAIGH AR LA !!!!

[@TheJuanherr]

Well done Brian m8, amazing performance

[@popeye8813]

What a song

[@BILLAKTNG]

he used to sing in town at aarnots a few years ago hes only young , havent seen him in a wile

[@garybell837]

Haunting and how well it was used in veronica guerin. Even Cate Blanchett knew that song perfected the scene. Veronica probably had her own fair well song. But I think this version of a fantastic tune would have been very fitting. I hope I dont do her family a disjustice by saying this

[@daj4444]

He was 11 at the time he sung that, which I dare say was 2002 (when they did filming). It's 2012 now, so I'd guess he's 21 or somewhere along there.

[@veronicaftiernan5956]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@morrisonjames8941]

Stand up ..Irish..the best version..Ourselves alone

[@3bridgesboxingclub]

Yay Brian go on ya mad ting #oconnellstodonnell

[@johnnybowe]

I remember the day Veronica was murdered. Ireland is a great country. Veronica was dealing with criminals and unfortunately it had a sad end.

[@keithdoyle2712]

Love this version of the song he's some chap

[@brianodonnell2140]

Thanks

[@jw-ze3bw]

Brian o Donnell what a voice great song real lrishness to it

[@ernestocamarasa4786]

Muy emocionante, como la película

[@bernietanzey]

Where is he now ???

[@lunamartinez1742]

love music =)

[@thegodfatherfriendofrocky9804]

Sin Fienn Erinn go Bragh Ourselves alone and Ireland forever

[@swiftcee266]

✊👊🤜🤛

[@babyyoda1613]

Sin Fienn are sell outs Up the Nationalists party And Justin Barret real Irish party