The High Kings - Parting Glass

[@anndesantiago858]

My daddy was a Chicago firefighter and a proud Irish man. I remember him rocking me in a chair with my head on his chest and singing me to sleep with this song when I was little😢. He died March 12th of this year at 84 yrs of age.😢 I love you daddy.❤

[@waynephillips1538]

Lo siento

[@anndesantiago858]

@@waynephillips1538 thank you

[@JaneW42]

Your comment touched me. My Dad is a proud Scotsman and very ill. This is originally a Scottish song. Thank you for your comment which touched me.

[@georgefleming4956]

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[@lemondropkid6175]

my dad died 2 weeks after my fourth birthday, his love is part of me forever💕

[@triciaohara6710]

I have a terminal illness and have chosen this song to be sung as my ashes are shaken out under a spectacular Ash tree in my yard. Luckily for me my daughters and partners belong to a university choir. Blessed I am, and so to you. ❤

[@markkristensen7005]

God Bless and Godspeed. May all your days be filled with love and your passing be as beautiful as your life.

[@margaretclough2254]

God bless you and your family x

[@NavyCWO]

I'll drink a glass of Tullamore Dew to your health tonight, Madam.

[@swarpar]

I Hope youre still crackin on for now, but when you do finally get to see what all this craic is about, goodnight and joy be with you xx

[@atwigg8184]

OH AND I BLESS YOU TOO!

[@cahaet8363]

My Mother passed away last night, I'm playing this in her remembrance 💖💖💖💖

[@itscrikey]

May the road rise up to meet her.

[@emilyopstad2992]

I will raise a glass in her honor

[@la_old_salt2241]

My sincerest condolences.

[@jakebarrett6175]

My deepest condolences

[@paulkeenan2481]

❤️

[@rustkarl]

“May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you’re dead.”

[@michelleflood8220]

Rustymcnut yes that’s an old familiar Irish blessing !

[@jasoncorlett8186]

Sweet words

[@EndlessSummer888]

Sláinte!

[@wheelzwheelzington]

Here! Here!

[@michaelmcevoy7769]

Rustymcnut Briliant!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

I'm definitely not crying. I'm so glad and grateful as an Irish man to hear the music being played with this convection. Raise up and joy be to you all. For all those who don't know, this song is somewhat written by the individual who passed away and written for you. Song to be played after a funeral, drink from the parting glass and last final goodbye, drink while the spirit rises to heaven. Main point is why should you be sad? Have joy, why? While the spirit gently rises, so should you rise. Until we meet again. God bless to you all.

[@averytaylor2001]

A great policeman was just senselessly killed in my hometown. I raise a glass to him tonight

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

@@averytaylor2001 Praying for the family.

[@averytaylor2001]

@@IrishTechnicalThinker thank you sir..our whole community is hurting

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

@@averytaylor2001 What happened, was it a response to a robbery or something?

[@averytaylor2001]

@@IrishTechnicalThinker he was responding to a domestic abuse call

[@pamelacarter9995]

This was the last song played at my love's funeral. He was Irish. He was the most wonderful person. Here's a glass to you my love. He passed away on Feb. 8 2021 at 9:23.am. Rest my love.

[@patob4868]

God bless you love from eire, was my uncles song always sang it when having a few whiskeys, played it at his funeral, it's a beautiful song

[@MakTalMid]

All the way from swallow filled Irish sky, I raise my glass in honour

[@pamelacarter9995]

@@MakTalMid thank you. I had promised him that when he got out of the hospital we would go to Ireland....my love never got to see her beauty.

[@pamelacarter9995]

@@patob4868 It is a beautiful song. Thank you for the blessings. I need it.

[@maevewhite4376]

it touches me that you loved him so much - i'm glad you have happy memories- from Maeve in Dublin

[@scottnelley7439]

I lost my older brother on 9/29/23 to pancreatic cancer. This song brings comfort to me and a celebration of him. Love you Billy❤️🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@theresewalters1696]

I too, lost my older brother to pancreatic cancer. We were 1 year a10 days apart. I miss him so much. Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your loss.

[@scottnelley7439]

@@theresewalters1696Sorry for your loss as well. God Bless❤

[@rockytopranchwv]

I lost my brother last August. I dedicate this to him!

[@ronniechambers3613]

This was played at my husband's funeral we both loved it it never fails to bring a tear to my eye

[@mustafaal-issa781]

Sorry for your loss, Ronnie. I wish you a happy life.

[@raz424]

Sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace.

[@mjohlinir]

May yhwy bring healings and blessings I am sorry for thy loss

[@angrygaul]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

[@incrediblepony]

May his soul rest in peace. Joy be with ya

[@reneelozano4638]

So...this difficult, but beaitiful! My son was diagnosed with a terminal illness when he was just 21. He outlived the initial predictions by 5 years. In all the time we spent together (he needed 24hr care), we decided to expand our minds. I am mostly of Scots-Irish ancestry, and his paternal grandmother was half Irish. We began to study and embrace our heritage. I even began studying Irish language (and continue in his honor). When we discovered this song, we decided immediately to close his funeral with it. My son never wanted people to feel sorry for him, and he wanted the people he cared about to know how much he cared. We even arranged to pass out shots of whiskey (sparkling cider as an option), an the last thing we did, was join in a toast to Tillman. The Parting Glass. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful way to send him off! ❤🙏 Go raibh maith agaibh!!

[@jadams4151]

Sending healing thoughts to you and your family ❤️

[@ginapsaki8746]

Your luminous words about your son and your loss are a generous gift to this song and everyone who loves it. May the happy memories you have of your boy give you solace in all the years to come.

[@rinassimiento2896]

🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@rian9283]

God bless you and your son

[@fionawynn1674]

Such a thoughtful and balanced post. So sorry for your loss for the hardest thing - the loss of a child. Thoughts and prayers be with you.

[@CardinalZyn]

Why am I bawling my eyes out. God bless, miss you Papa. Carrying on to take care of the family the best I can man. Love you

[@HamnimationStudios]

Our deepest condolences @CardinalZyn. May your father rest in peace.

[@TimothyRCrowe]

Ive instructed my sons that I want them to find a Irish Quartet and band ( with bagpipes) that will play this at my funeral. The money's set aside for it, boys.

[@kathycondon107]

When pipes start to play and they come down the aisle, I get the chills, no matter how many times I hear it.

[@chrissym4083]

Same. Usually tear up too.

[@jackie911able]

@@chrissym4083 so do I - I get the chills and the tears are pretty close, if not actually running down my face ...

[@AquaDavie]

im getting chills right now as I watch this

[@heatherwatts7097]

Yes. The chills and immediate tears. Roots run deep.

[@trainstracks2221]

Same

[@LerwickRick]

If this isn't played at my funeral then I'm not going!

[@ghowardgilbert2281]

My Mom passed away last night and I play this video as a final toast to her and to rise up in good cheer as she ascends to the arms of my Dad. Love you Mom

[@YochevedDesigns]

I'm sorry for your loss. May her memory be a comfort. She'll always be watching over you.

[@ghowardgilbert2281]

@@YochevedDesigns thank you

[@crusader2112]

@@ghowardgilbert2281 I’m sorry for your loss. May God rest her Soul.

[@ghowardgilbert2281]

Thank you

[@Joejoe-se5ke]

May she be resting in peace 🙏🕊

[@gabrielcox3167]

I'm thinking of my father as I listen to this. He is 81 years old and lying in a hospital bed as I listen to this. He was a pilot for 37 years, having served in the RCAF, with Trans World Airlines and many others. I love you, dad, but I'm bracing myself for that fateful moment. I'm going for my glider license soon. So I'll be just like you:)

[@purebloodirishman9389]

Sorry for your troubles make ur dad proud stay strong and have faith in Christ

[@robinsonjones9823]

To the Queen I fill the parting glass! Goodnight and joy be to you your majesty!

[@stilo398]

This song reminds us of our son who died of cancer at 15 years of age. We'll see Seth at that great reunion in the sky with Christ.

[@yahyaalsabahi8358]

I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.

[@stilo398]

Thank you, Yahya! I want to say to anyone out there, that when Christ comes to take up His bride, the believing church, it will be those who have *personally* believed in His death, burial and resurrection that are raptured. It's like a leaving all that you have to follow Him kind of belief.

[@brandonstreets9177]

My codolences

[@stylus2253]

thanks, Brandon.

[@abbygirl1993]

So sorry for your loss, XO. May we all be happy together one day...

[@user-hx2ur8lm4x]

My ancestors came to America 4-5 generations ago, hailing from County Cork and County Wexford. I was finally able to go to Ireland December 2022, and my wife and I fell in love with all of it! The culture/heritage is so rich and lovely, as well as the land itself! Being a musician, I fell in love with the traditional Irish music, visiting various establishments that had the grandest music to dance to and sing along with. The music of The High Kings somehow stirs a sense of pride in me that I had not known fully until our stay there. I am putting "The Parting Glass" on my "must have" list when a memorial/celebration of my life presents itself. A toast to you all, lads!

[@debbiedonahue1786]

My husband passed on Dec 26. He absolutely loved this song. Had the lyrics printed on his prayer cards. I miss him so much 😥

[@sirjarhead]

Your husband had great taste in music.

[@jopgjfervcgz]

💞

[@forleb1465]

Every time the drums crescendo and that massive hit drops and the pipes start I get massive chills

[@S16E1]

Forleb me too my dear me too.

[@GerhardCoetzee-pi7dq]

😮❤😢😅

[@johndick8626]

What a great Scottish song 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

[@theblackcelt]

Sung by the Irish. Celtic brothers in arms

[@beckyphipps9206]

This is absolutely the vest version of this song I've ever heard. So beautiful. ❤

[@dha2451]

Agree.

[@BUCSFAN2023]

I miss my great grandparents so much every time I listen to this song I think of them

[@brendaflower7790]

Beautiful, held it together until the pipes , always gets me😢.

[@user-hw4ev6np9d]

This was played at my husbands funeral. He played this song a lot with his band.

[@rangerfanboy1710]

I introduced a friend of mine to this group about 6 years ago, last year, she got married and they played this song to close the reception, I was touched 🇮🇪

[@davidprice9295]

There is just something special about how well they harmonize, the emotion they put into their art, and man - when those bagpipes come out? Chills, every time. This is truly great music.

[@jaybrewer6485]

This song sung by these gents gives me chills every time I hear it. Every time. From the dust of the Earth we were made. We will all be called home. So graciously rise when it’s time and softly call peace and joy be to you all.

[@steammaker24]

Is it a good sign when I get cold chills when listening to this kind of songs and the sad call of the pipes?

[@EmergencyDrawings]

They say that happens when you emotionaly love the song :)

[@raptor25istanbul]

steammaker24 never a Jan Istill steady

[@davidmaclane5487]

Perhaps a touch of Celtic DNA?

[@darahughes666]

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[@EmergencyDrawings]

@@darahughes666 1. I don't remember writing this comment. 2. What?

[@the_infinity_snake]

Assassin's Creed Black Flag leaded me here. And this version is the best one ever know. And this is one of the best music band i ever know

[@sundivail1]

WE have Irish families and proud to be of this heritage ! The High Kings are just plain wonderful !!!

[@arizonairishguy2300]

It's a Scottish song.

[@jopgjfervcgz]

Its a song for the heart

[@michelleflood8220]

Arizona IrishGuy It’s kinda both it’s debatable because both countries have versions of it doesn’t mean It is Scottish by any means I think it’s a shared song Ireland and Scotland do have affinity with each other so they share this song . If you can prove otherwise more power to you ! I’ve yet to see conclusive proof either way

[@tommyteapot13]

@@michelleflood8220 the earliest version recorded was in the Skene Manuscript, which was a collection of Scottish songs from about 1630. It mostly went out of favour in Scotland with Auld Lang syne taking over, the Irish re-popularised it in the 20th century

[@michelleflood8220]

Thomas Monro the first time I heard it was at the end of the Irish film waking ned Devine . It’s one my Da loves so if we do have a song when he passes this will be it

[@Maintain_Decorum]

I listened to this (amazing) rendition after Jimmy Buffett passed away. Today, it showed up on my feed when I was listening to the news of Shane MacGowan passing. 🙏 It tugs at the heartstrings like none other. 💝

[@Big_Mike001]

I've heard a dozen different renditions of this song over the years, and each one makes me tear up....

[@vincentwalsh4122]

This was my mams funeral song 🎵 i used to play it for her when she was sick and everyone was in tears listening to it at her funeral 💔 rip mam 💖💖💖🎶

[@AdrienneWyker]

That is lovely of you to do that. I want it to be my funeral song, too. May your Mam rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing.

[@vincentwalsh4122]

@@AdrienneWyker thanks very much 🙏 😊

[@Gabriel_Hudelson]

The harmonies at the beginning of this are addictingly delicious.

[@konahrikb1578]

I listened to this after my grandfather died, it just felt like a good way to commemorate 88 years of life Rest in Peace Papa

[@CaelumEtTerraBirth]

My two year old son loves this song. Specifically this version. Since he was new born, it has been the only reliable way to soothe him when he's cranky. He knows all of the words and sings along... as well as a little guy who is still learning to speak can. Thanks guys. You have a gift.

[@tonyjohnson6395]

Always felt a spiritual connection to both Ireland and Scotland and understood why after doing the ancestry thing.. my dad’s people came from Scandinavia, Scotland and Ireland! Cheers, mates! God bless while raising your glasses! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙏

[@mjh6523]

We said goodbye to Michael today. Our parents heard the whisper to 'take him home and love him.' This special child graced our lives for many a year. We will miss you darling brother.

[@lindac5273]

May God bless you and bring you peace.

[@lothilear]

love and peace to the hurts of your soul

[@liowolf6780]

Oh all the money that e'er I spent I spent it in good company And all the harm that e'er I've done Alas, it was to none but me And all I've done for want of wit To memory now I can't recall So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be with you all Oh all the comrades that e'er I've had Are sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e'er I've had Would wish me one more day to stay But since it falls unto my lot That I should rise and you should not I'll gently rise and I'll softly call Good night and joy be with you all Good night and joy be with you all

[@valen123456]

I don't know weather this was the closing song of this show but I get a real sense that the High Kings were genuinely singing this "for" the audience, it wasn't just the last song on this list, they really were saying "good night and joy be too you all"

[@stevencrooks7201]

It was the finale to the show and what better way to close it - stunning

[@asatrumama6055]

In most Irish folk bands, it seems, this song is the finale for performance. Regardless, it’s a beautiful song.

[@shaunmcdonough9016]

It should never be sung except as the closing song. Traditionally in Scotland and Ireland it is always sung last.

[@michelleflood8220]

This song actually is in the closing of the Irish film waking ned Devine you see them all gathered on the beach and toasting to ned

[@lindahendley3055]

Every performance I have seen of The High Kings has been this way. They are so honest, earnest and true. Love them.

[@holy_macaroni2200]

The fact that they were able to do this live... it shows professionalism on another level.

[@BladedWarrior]

I'm a pure blooded Filipino, born raised and living in the Philippines and I love our traditional and tribal music but I also love singing Irish Songs! I was exposed to it because of Assassin's Creed Black Flag!

[@celtiberian7080]

My father was always willing to listen to new music, I introduced him to the high kings and he loved this song, the day he died I played it for him while drinking a glass of his favorite whisky.

[@Aramis419]

I cried, I'll admit. I'm not proud, but I'm not ashamed, either. I've said my "Goodnight and joy to you all" enough in my time.

[@keithdonnelly1207]

this tune brings a tear too many.....THERE IS NO SHAME IN TEARS FOR LOVED ONES

[@S16E1]

I also always cry when the pipes start to play

[@michelleflood8220]

KZbinUser in Irish too ! This is mutual shared song between Scotland and Ireland no reason the pipes and traditional Irish instruments can’t combine as they do here

[@ejmastoloni1261]

Enjoy your drinks with your lads. You truly never know when the tap will stop flowing for one of them. Have a beer and share a memory for a buddy. Love ya Nick, pouring one for you!

[@MegaJackpinesavage]

I sang this song years ago at the funeral for my uncle, who'd owned a bar in downtown Minneapolis for more than 40 years. Even though I was earlier arrested for rehearsing it in a small town campground in northern Minnesota & subsequently jailed for the night. I still love the song.... and I still miss my uncle.

[@Rosie112699]

I am a sobbing mess. Thinking of my grandfather while listening to this on top of the beautiful harmonies, the drums, the bagpipes...all of it. I always sob when I listen to music performed this well, but being able to connect with it increases the intensity of my emotions ten-fold.

[@CincyUofMfan]

My maternal grandpa and grandma were born in born in County Kerry and County Sligo respectively, and immigrated to the US when there were teens. My father's family was mostly English, with a faint trace back to Ireland in the distant past. However, dad found the right woman in my mother and her strong Irish family. He loved everything about the Irish heritage and culture. He knew the history and could sing most every classic Irish folk songs and often did on road trips with the family. The Clancy brothers were played on the record player most Sundays in our house. When dad neared his time to pass, he requested that The Parting Glass be played at his funeral. It has been 19 years this year and it still brings me joy when I hear it and think of that wonderful man. This is a beautiful version!

[@fatheroffab]

Why did all of my goosebumps get goosebumps when the pipers entered?!❤❤❤

[@danielle2180]

Same here!! I played this at my husband’s funeral. I lost him suddenly New Year’s Eve 2021. 33 years together was just not long enough 😭💔🙏🏻

[@cleanupkyle]

My first time hearing this song was live in October 2021 in Corvallis Oregon. I was on a trip spreading some of my brother's ashes and there was a High Kings concert at Oregon State University along the timeline/path. Before they played this song they made a dedication to Christ. I don't know who Chris is to them, but to me he was my brother, whose ashes I had in my pocket while they played this song to end the night. Good night and joy be to you all indeed.

[@ke7ejx]

I was at that concert! I hope you and your family are doing well.

[@chadriche]

I told my family and friends that if i go before them, i would like this played at my funeral. I love this song and the bagpipes? Chills sent down my spine. Such a beautiful song.

[@you_dont_know_me8221]

I've been listening to this song for years now and my family know I want this song played at my family if I go first to.

[@marydimick9907]

When my precious brother - my Danny - died well before his time (at age 63, after serving on the Michigan State Supreme Court, and earning numerous long-term honors) we sang four-part harmony to the song that defined him. I pray it will be sung to me as I pass through this Earthly plane. I love you, Danny.

[@jackcox2958]

These guys are amazing, and that's coming from a 16 year old American. I have noticed that it sounds even more awesome when a bass joins in with them in the chorus (along with red is the rose). It works really well together. I have a fairly deep voice for my age and I love to sing bass and try to harmonize with them. Thinking about making a video of it and sending it to them, just mainly don't know how to get it to them.

[@David-lu4gq]

Maybe Facebook/Twitter/ or an email if they have one.

[@patois12]

So what ended up happening with that endeavor, then? Did you ever get in contact with them?

[@gopnik-0012]

14, half irish, 1/4 russian, 1/8 Scandinavian and 1/8 polish. Just the same

[@dennispicone6801]

Try it as a High Kings fan on youtube champion. 😁👍

[@CJCASSASSIN]

@@patois12 Well I was 16 and bit naive so, no, I never contacted them. I still think about making that video and trying to send it to them, but with my lack of singing experience and my nerves, I doubt it lol.

[@elizabethgirard5408]

This is a great song to start the day , I believe music is the best medicine who is with me ?

[@HamnimationStudios]

Us!

[@naevia9010]

This gave me goosebumps and made me smile. Thank you High Kings.

[@Simpan-ut6py]

“Here’s to cheating, stealing, fighting, and drinking. If you cheat, may you cheat death. If you steal, may you steal a woman’s heart. If you fight, may you fight for a brother. And if you drink, may you drink with me”

[@witnessme2351]

Aye!!!

[@The72235]

AYE !!!

[@honavaioleti8663]

AYE!!!

[@Shockwave1794]

AYE!!

[@andrescamacho8326]

Well David me hartie hahahaha !!! I Salute You from the new world ( the American continent ) specificly México ❤️🇲🇽👍

[@stanleyharrell6009]

I absolutely love this song. It will be played at my funeral for sure. If the drums crescendo and the pipes starting up don’t move you, you just don’t appreciate music and have no soul.

[@mrsjokerstout]

I played this for my father's memorial... he passed 2 1/2 months ago, and it just makes me feel closer to him to listen to this song...

[@beechnut8779]

One of the few songs that has me weeping from beginning to end. What a stunning version!

[@enlighteneduk]

Me too!

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

It's the best grief song I know to help the tears to flow in someone who could repress for the Olympics!

[@ryancadogan4504]

"Good fortune to you Edward Kenway"

[@Partor6]

I read it in Captain Kidd's voice :(

[@m.ghanimuzakki6665]

F for mary

[@summertriangle4745]

Captain Edward Kenway 🍺👀

[@killbynumber]

I knew this was going to be here someone :D

[@adrv5721]

@@Partor6 me too

[@stevenhaines9489]

I come back from commenting 2 years ago. This song definitely hits me differently than before. This song brings many tears but this song also brings back good memories!! Thank you for this great song!!

[@ciaraodonoghue6431]

This is been played at my uncle stephens funeral tomorrow he will be missed by everyone whose lives he enriched by being part of us we love u Stephen god speed see you when I get there rip 💔💔

[@RaghavSinhaThisisme]

assassins creed 4 is like my favorite game. the ending scene was one of the best and saddest endings to the best story. Hearing this version reminded me of playing it.

[@shredtildeath777]

You cannot kill the Celtic soul. May I be put to rest to as something as heavenly as this song out from loved ones, as I am privileged to rest.

[@user-hu6lr3vr7g]

It's a Scottish song written in English, it's not Celtic! Apparently, about the Birder Reivers on the Scottish borders! These people were Gealic in anyway and most likely Anglic (as in Anglo saxon).

[@crashercrosse1763]

Was played at my dad's funeral. The first time I've listened to it in years, goosebumps and 😢 in my eye's.

[@lindac5273]

When the bagpipers come in I get chills always .....thank you, beautiful!

[@TheBuch4]

This brings the tears, the goosebumps, and the memories. The last outing my little family had with my mom before she died was to Irish Fest in Milwaukee. Her favorite group that day was The High Kings and her favorite song was this song. Sitting in her wheelchair, she turned to me, smiled and said, "I want this song played at my funeral." So my son learned Parting Glass, made it his own, and played it at her memorial service. She would have been so happy... and so proud. "Goodnight and joy be to you all..."

[@adrianc1264]

lovely story. Bless her memory

[@TheBuch4]

@@adrianc1264 thank you.

[@mrquackadoodlemoo]

I like The High Kings' version of this song. Their version is like a triumphant and uplifting announcement of a celebration of life. A final goodbye filled with joy and laughter. A grand occasion. Many other people cover this song and they all do the topic justice by making their version a quiet time of somber farewell, which I absolutely love, but sometimes "the end" needs to be raucous and hearty to uplift the spirits of people you may not see again.

[@Tinyman.]

Mom if you see this. please play this at my funeral. I love you. I will tell Fatty and Bink you love them. x

[@gis-elle9301]

Gently rise and softly call goodnight and joy be to you all beautiful people who make this world bearable. Thank you for being a part of this incredible and diverse community and thank you for reminding us - all is not lost.

[@stajanlickers4455]

I wish I was irish. This song will never die!

[@stevenhaines9489]

Stajan Lickers this song damn makes me tear up!! So amazing!

[@michaelcasaceli6438]

Stajan Lickers, don’t worry. Come St. Paddy’s Day, everyone is Irish! :)

[@davedickinson9260]

A drink for the door = the Parting glass. May our parting be only a short while. The bottle is on the table, the glasses are ready and the door is unlocked. Bless my ancestors - the fighting wild McCarthy's and the O'Brien's, Fitzgerald's and a hundred other great names. So proud of the High Kings. Keep singing fellas. Rev D

[@jamesbradford8090]

Such an amazing old song, words don't always fail.

[@robinaanstey3734]

R.I.P. my dear friend Jack Rogers

[@Dingerific]

As a former member of a volunteer fire dept, current paid EMS and current volunteer ambulance EMT, bag pipes hit home every time I hear em. This song is amazing and these guys are amazing!

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

Stay safe brother. Thanks for what you do.

[@kennethsisson9190]

Alot of my military brothers had this played at their memorials. Every year on their anniversary as a toast to their memory we get a shot of Jack, hold it up, with tears in our eyes we sing to them. We sing to their families, we sing to their memories. We take our shot and hug each other and tell stories. Till it's our time for the parting glass, we'll continue to fill it with joy and love for all.

[@jerryseibert626]

Their joy performing this make my heart smile. Awesome to see performers enjoying what they do.

[@Grynslvr2]

This was an amazingly good rendition of a very old song. The harmony was spot on, and absolutely beautiful. This song has been covered by a vast number of singers ranging from The High Kings, to Ed Sheeran, to Sinead O'Connor. and even to a retiring U.S. Army General which I saw a moment ago here on KZbin. Still, it is the first version that you hear that sticks with you over the years. For me, it was from an old scratched up vinyl LP album called "Come Fill Your Glass With Us" by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. I first heard this in the late 70's but it was recorded in 1959 and had all the hisses and pops to prove it. There is only one singer, with his guitar, regaling us with a man's last thoughts before he dies. The performance wasn't overly polished or highly technical. That recording was however, almost soul crushing in its simple honesty, devastatingly brutal sadness, and bittersweet beyond belief. It still brings tears to my eyes. Now most of us old folks who loved their music, drank a parting glass to the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem as they rose, one by one over the years, and we did not. But for those who follow, do yourself a service and find that 1959 recording here on KZbin. Listen - understand - feel - contemplate -. and drink a parting glass to the small group that brought Celtic music to main stream America. "CONTRA NANDO INCREMENTUM"

[@TheSousaC]

my god that perfection...I love The High Kings

[@finbarrcourtney6901]

They sing it so well together and ban pipes were a great addition 👌

[@nicollerodriguez5137]

J'adore ce groupe, l'amitié qui s'en dégage, leurs voix magnifique et l'arrangement musical de chacun de leur morceaux. Bravo a eux.

[@josiahcain4176]

This wasn't sung at my grandad's funural but I remember my grandfather when I heard this song. He was a good man and I'm glad I spent my early childhood with him in his last years. I believe he had irish on his side as well and so does my dad and so do I so this song hits me harder then ever before.

[@chiara8706]

The day after Her Majesty The Queen died, I'm here listening to this song, sad but also grateful for the great woman she has been through these 70 years. Agreeing or not with the monarchy, I think this is a moving and unforgettable moment for history.

[@CM-lw3qf]

Slave mentality 😂

[@CM-lw3qf]

I had a pizza and beer party when she died 😅

[@raewatson2739]

Sublime performance of one of my all time favourite songs. The pipes always bring tears and goosebumps x

[@andyrazi10]

5/20/2020 here in the Philippines and I'm listening this to comfort myself because of the pandemic COVID-19 and this game me comfort and at the same time a teary eye and goosebumps. Thank you!!!

[@ItsBocephus]

I've had a strange life. I won't get into it but this song describes the whole damn thing. I've shed a few tears. I loved this song for a while but when I beat AC4 I heard this song and it literally broke me. I was at a had time in my life. It's quite amazing how music can do that to ya.

[@noneofyourdamnbusiness234]

God damn it I'm gonna have to play AC4 again just to hear it. I didn't even notice it was there.

[@tonyjohnson6395]

In the Old Testament Saul was soothed by David playing music to his troubled soul! It’s the universal language that God has to soothe us in our troubling life. Blessings to you!

[@ItsBocephus]

@@tonyjohnson6395 thank you for the kind words!

[@tonyjohnson6395]

@@ItsBocephus Anytime brother!

[@mikahael1]

@@noneofyourdamnbusiness234 its the Song Ann sings as Edward goes to pick up his daughter

[@tadhgmuirin2662]

Of every rendition, it is these gentleman's voices harmonise in such synchronicity it raises to tickle one's skin and enter the soul when the bagpipes come in. It fills me with such joy to understand that Life is About Living. Remember those who leave us in light. In that way, we keep the light of the person alive. CHEERS, GOD BLESS AND JOY BE TO YOU ALL!♥

[@noahfoster1133]

When I hear this beautiful song it reminds me of my great grandparents

[@shirleymobley4254]

This will be playing at my funeral, it s special and my words to all❤️

[@inreallife530]

I don’t understand why, but I’ve always known that this is the song I would want to be played at my funeral. It’s not even similar to the music I listen to. There’s just something so profound about this song.

[@JurgenKnappe-vu9tb]

Simply: WOW... Sorry, I just see some tears dropping out of my eyes........

[@AnnaliseRobinson]

one of my favorite Irish songs. what a beautiful version

[@susiedaiber6592]

I soooooo love that song love those pipers ...... joy be to you all xxxxxx

[@andrewames247]

And to think, some form of this amazing song has been around for nearly four hundred years!

[@annmcoreilly]

The Clancys and Tommy will always be remembered through the High Kings.x

[@noneofyourdamnbusiness234]

The originals. Can never beat The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. RIP

[@stewartken372]

Lovely to hear this sang and played on pipes at at the D day rememberence services

[@BlossomFlowerGirl]

I want this played at my funeral. I might be dead but I should still get to choose the music for my send off!

[@stevenbaldwin7237]

This is one of my favorite songs ever!

[@maritimebard2984]

Absolutely the prettiest version of this song i've ever heard.