The Irish Road

[@scottfoster2639]

I've been up and down Route Irish a thousand times. Lost a few good men along the way and surprised I'm still alive. I shouldn't be. I have to tell you, this song makes the tears flow.

[@davidbardwell3891]

Like a river

[@markhalpin4377]

AMEN BROTHER

[@digitalizeddeath]

Same brother, it was a place of taking. it took alot of lives, and for those of us who survived to carry forward the memories it took a piece of us along with it.

[@EthanPreston-x1w]

My uncle walked the Irish road. And still does with every sleep. Thank you to all those who served in operation Iraqi freedom

[@alfiefulcher8696]

Ya, done a few hundred trips up and down that road "Route Irish"

[@jasonharris560326]

This needs to be on the radio. God Bless

[@RedDirt_Cowboy]

thank you for your service brother!!! This song hits hard and is such a good story. you got a new fan and im saving this to my soul/dirt play list! Salute to you!

[@realmarcusfenix9264]

Not much real artists out there anymore buddy. Your music gives me goosebumps. Don't change your ways for fame or fortune. Fate pays well to those who stay true to theirselves.

[@terryvance3805]

From one Mountaineer to another, this is one of the best songs that I have heard. I long to hear these type songs. I wish you nothing but the very best. Go Mountaineers.

[@axbakrb]

Damn... Needs to be on the radio and red carpet. Cma etc.

[@toddclites7375]

Nice...I still remember thinking this guy is good listening to you sing Cold Kentucky rain in the barracks in Ft.Mcoy.

[@paulfinfrock4784]

He borrowed my guitar and sang for me on R&R in Qatar. I knew he was good back then too and a damn fine American.

[@Noneofurbeeswax]

Ran route Irish many times. Each patrol out I knew might be the last. I miss my friends that were killed. Left a lot of myself in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thanks for the song, cheers to the memories of the lost.

[@melissam3559]

From one veteran to another; thank you and God bless you.

[@benjaminbutler1792]

Just found this brother and let me tell you, listening to this at work on lunch wasn't a good idea. It carries the sentiment that I always hear from people that knew me before I went the first time that said I wasn't the same when I came home, that I had lost the happy go lucky attitude that I once had. If only they could see the things I've seen and done. I carry that with me everywhere I go and the rest of us do too. We lost a many good men and women on Route Irish and the hundreds of other Routes out there. Beautiful tune, brother. You did our fallen brethren a solid with this one. Appreciate you standing beside us all.

[@Cmusic989]

Keep fighting bro

[@I-Dont-Know-Nothin]

Army Sgt. Joseph D. Hunt age 27 of Sweetwater, Tennessee. Joey died in Samarra, Iraq. While conducting patrol operations, an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Sparta, Tennessee. Died on August 22, 2005.

[@gregoryvanderlin5284]

JG I see we have a distant connection. I have a brother, who was killed by a Rocket attack the same day. Spc. Hatim Kathiria unfortunately took his last breath on foreign soil fighting to become an American. I still remember how busy and shitty this day was across the board.

[@johnhcaliffjr8349]

Rest easy Brother never forgotten !

[@ibleedmusic-jx4rp]

JG Snave 🇺🇸bless y'all🇺🇸

[@brianbigler1711]

Brother it’s a small world and my heart goes out to you. I belonged to the 1/150 CAV in 2004 I was stationed at FOB Caldwell and Rough Rider. 278 was our replacements it’s a cruel world we live in may he Rest In Peace our brothers are never forgotten they live on in heaven and inside of us forever. My brother enjoy fiddlers green I’ll catch you on the path one day. CAV Pride

[@conalgallagher7958]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fultonschaffner6112]

Hey Mikele. It's been a while but I still feel and see Route Irish. Good song!

[@breeness56]

Listening to this song fills me with so many emotions, of those I've lost in the military, honor, anger, pain for those parents who lived on when they had to bury their child or children. Dude...you are going to go far!!! Again, AMAZEBALLZ!!!

[@sonofasinner86]

amen breeness amen my brother did two tours an i see the pain in his eyes even when he smiles but he is tuff as stone and i look up to him god bless hun

[@armychucks13]

My brother in arms. Great song. I remember being out there for the times I went out. It was crazy out there. Remember the Bat in the Hmmv in the early morning? Lol crazy

[@carlglenn4601]

Mikele...big fan. You gotta sing this on the voice!

[@landnsurf]

So real it hurts... Never forget our brothers that gave all

[@annegriffin6172]

Knew i loved you from the jump. We can never forget.SLAINTE

[@nuclearpopsicle4625]

Rah brother, Corpsman here, sending a solid salute and a good luck on this musical journey!

[@nicholasmekosh7430]

My unit and I built the checkpoint into the green zone in ‘04, attached to the 1ST CAV. Bless you brother and thank you for your service.

[@baddriver3580]

Dang I hope you make big!! Awesome !! Time to request you on B95 FM !

[@econwaywilliams]

Sounds great brother. You got another West Virginian that loves to turkey hunt living in Los Angles now pulling hard for ya. Keep up the hard work. Don’t change your style !

[@jasonheflin3999]

You got me right in the feels brother. Simper Fi!!!

[@hondaracer480r]

Hell yea Brother dam that’s real country music if I’ve ever herd it, not the junk they play on the radio

[@claytonreiter4905]

Josh_Cantrell_86 agreed! Miss this kind of country.

[@eleddyeddy]

Damn brother, that last note. "CUS EVERY NIGHT I GO BACK DOWN THE IRISH ROAD" I'm getting high af on that green cloud smoke and gonna take a good listen to this again. thanks for the love bro, because thats what you're sharing, more than just a song, you're sharing love. Cheers and Happy 20th anniversary of that day we crossed the border. Anyone else from FOB FALCON?

[@guntotinmedic]

Me brother! Falcon, condor, and cob adder.

[@AdventuresInDirt]

Great songwriting brother. Incredibly well done

[@StuntS49]

Thank you For your Service Man! West By God Virginia🤙🏼

[@maggiemay6968]

Move to Nashville, it seems that is where they will recognize your beautiful talent. God bless you, BE STRONG! Don't stop the fight YOU WILL make it.

[@Samantha-sl6hv]

My god your voice is something else, you stay at it and all your dreams will come true...

[@bajohnson49]

Amen brother vet! Beautiful song for our fallen... I can't wait to put this on my playlist!

[@teresahiggins8747]

ill buy that cd!!! keep doing what you are doing man true country just you and the guitar good drinking music dont stop man your good singer cant wait to hear you on the radio!!!

[@2smokerjoker332]

Looking forward to seeing you grow brother. You are damn good

[@deuceswylde69]

Stumbled across your Voice audition and was intrigued. I was raised by a full time musician in the 70's and 80's, and even took my own shot once or twice, but you sir are classic! Great songs, and not a bad one in the bunch. Good luck and best wishes from a new fan

[@gregoryh4601]

Mikele just want to say Thanks for your songs ,we need more Men like you to sing song about our Vets. You are awesome man and God Has more work for you. please make a CD for your Vets, and my heroes who gave my freedom to me. peace and GOD BLESS

[@Jay-lx2ll]

You are amazing. I'm so glad I heard this record.

[@russellhenson5808]

Still coming back after the harmonica, love it brother .

[@5000Chargerdude]

Hey brother, I live in Holly Ridge, NC about an hour and a half away from Greenville. If you ever play a gig in NC let me know. I know a whole lot of people that would come hear you play! This is real country. Keep doing you brother.

[@mikelebuckband]

David Pimenta we play all the time. facebook.com/mikelebuckband or themikelebuckband.com

[@connorwilson6643]

You're gonna make it big and ill be there to see it. God Bless!

[@garysams8615]

This song is the reason I subscribed...thanks to all our veterans and God bless. Good luck on the voice.

[@tdahlin24]

Your gonna go far! Amazin voice got chills

[@jakew.2803]

Your voice is incredible. This song is very touching and quite honestly gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Thank you and your brothers for your service!

[@IateChapstick]

Damn man scrolling through KZbin and came across this. Great sound quality and all around job

[@HiBlazey222]

man this hits me hard. my brother faught for our country. i love you

[@axbakrb]

You need a record deal like now. Seriously

[@foovampire]

Member of the route irish survivors club

[@confederatearmy4203]

Love it man I’ll never forget seeing y’all at pipestim play on brother

[@sarah28538]

Beautiful song and voice! You will go far my friend!

[@jeffremy4420]

Give us more music hell of a man .

[@jamieprater4049]

Great song, Mikele. Touching...haunting.

[@charlietrader304]

Love your voice brother…great song…almost heaven….once in your blood, no way out

[@2a.wotan88ww8]

Mikele Your music and your songwriting is so good. It makes no logical sense that you aren't mainstream except maybe the mainstream isn't ready for the real stuff yet. Things are changing though. We all feel it. I wish you all the best brother. Much love for you here in Maryland, and my family also is from West by God Virginia so this song hits deep. Thank you truly.

[@craigjones5973]

That definitely needs to be on the radio that was great

[@ChrisWilk]

Thanks for posting and thanks for your service Brother! Love WV, lots of talent coming out of there! Keep it up man, this country needs your kinda talent, not the crap that sells these days! Great work Sir!

[@burke3289]

Love your music keep doing what ur doing brother much respect and love from Virginia

[@celestlong]

Trying to learn this song. Anyone help with the lyrics. My associate pastor was Navy Corpsman in Iraq. Mikele, this song has been rolling around all day in my head. I heard you in Roanoke Rapids and hope to see you at Emerald Isle this summer.

[@marekgolebiewski3516]

You did so great on this !!!

[@deanpierce2536]

keep them coming!

[@Smitty-gq1gd]

This song should be on Apple Music and On itunes everyone would buy it

[@MissAJ417]

Smitty1978 it’s on iTunes now! He has an EP out and it is amazing!

[@davidbardwell3891]

I love this song, i hate that damn road.

[@dbosarge100]

Dude.....you got it!!

[@sgtellioman]

Truly nailed it. The tears flow.

[@baddriver3580]

Great job! You were great on the Voice too!!

[@PoppaBear82]

Proud member Route Irish racing.

[@littlezip0725]

keep up the good work man

[@0Nicole2]

amazing! This is real music.

[@ECTCowboy]

Great song bro!!

[@DrAsIs143]

Powerful words and music❣️

[@brianadiaz9650]

Beautiful song

[@zakarysouza465]

I want you to win the voice!

[@dakotacomer2223]

Hell yeah brother 4:29am and im up listening

[@clarencehollowell7662]

to me the best written song from this band

[@samanthamoyer2176]

Downloaded!

[@mrsean0825]

outstanding brother

[@heathmealer3517]

Hey man could you put this on iTunes?

[@ShWrEcK1]

bud im not one for country or crying but this song is so good and i may have shed a tear. R.I.P to the brave soldiers that have past. and thank you to all those whom continue to fight. . .

[@SwampRadioAr]

True country music..

[@harleighcomer1663]

im only 14 but im a big fan of counrty music and you

[@rockfordsolids5353]

Damn sir. Well done

[@baddriver3580]

Do you have an album out? Please put this song out! Love ya and God Bless our Troops!!

[@tonyrosales4401]

Check him out on The Voice

[@jonschuch847]

Thanks for your service in the army and I love your singing voice keep up the great work on your music

[@inmyopinion651]

I like this guy. Good voice and stage presence.

[@natashastockmaster4023]

Honestly this feeds to my soul. Love it.

[@georgeroberts5541]

I want this, no WE NEED THIS.. This is how music is supposed to be. Not this dribble mumble crap music out there that doesn't deserve to be on the radio. This.. this is from the heart. I appreciate it and thank you and everyone for their service.

[@guntotinmedic]

Exactly. I could smell the smoke, feel the rumble under my feet, and feel the heat when I hard this. I broke a cold sweat, and some bastard came around cutting onions.

[@JustinMoore327]

hay good job and good luck

[@garryheithdunn7942]

Damn, this song hits hard bro!

[@mechelleroberts266]

You need to tour with Blake, like now!😍

[@americanreal-estate3935]

awesome

[@burke3289]

Love it brother

[@johnhcaliffjr8349]

So many mixed emotions , 11B/11H 1981-1996 we'll done Brother never forgotten SFC Geno Bowman-Cox, SSgt Ed McCoy, SFC Conley miss ya Brother's see ya someday at the gates of Valhalla.

[@jbitsuie1]

(Nìzhonì) Beautiful Voice

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Stay safe please. PEACE

[@chadrowe4174]

EM1(ss) says thank you brother and to all who paid the price!

[@maneofgold6045]

2IDG3Dtac/$4ID3Bct trained them boys brought div up to speed 4ID we were those guys 3Bde 1/12 2/12 Battn, bless them all here today gone tomm. Never Forgotten

[@jacobdrum904]

Where you playing at in North Carolina brother I wanna come see ya live im near Catawba

[@celestlong]

He's at Emerald Isle three times this summer.

[@kyledean3512]

hey buddy do you have a soundcloud? i would love to hear more!

[@mikelebuckband]

Thanks so much for the follow! Check out our New Live Album @ itunes.apple.com/us/album/mikele-buck-band-live/id1248658025 also available @spotify open.spotify.com/album/37XwRcsSD5AoxlmAsAB6VT?si=q5C7uHcGTm2qFikxLkyNwg. Really appreciate it thank you!! Can’t say it enough!

[@michealbarrett6425]

Just a great song ............

[@joshbecnel1914]

Would it be possible for you to post tabs for this song? I’d love to learn to play it

[@cq6754]

Thank you for your service 🎗⚔️🎗

[@samerdomi4451]

Where can I find the lyrics