The Lakes of Ponchatrain - Dan McCabe

This is an American song which dates back to the 1800’s. The tune is older while lyricist is unknown but the lyrics can be linked to the American civil war. It tells the story of a man seeking shelter and falling in love with the woman who helps him. It is believed the lyrics are written around the time of the American civil war. There are references to foreign money being no good, which is believed to be confederate money. The song is performed most notably by Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. Not an Irish ballads but a beautiful ballad all the same. One of my all times favourite songs! Really enjoyed recording this one!
Grá Mór 💚

[@craigmccarthy2429]

Amazing Dan, literally unbelievable. I wish me Da was here to experience this, I'm living in the UK now and Everytime I hear any of your songs, it brings a tear to my eye. And I can relate to nearly all of them in some way. I'd say Fred o,Brian and Kevin McCarthy are smiling away up there.

[@ccirishgal]

Beautiful!! I own a home in Slidell, Louisiana. I know Lake Pontchartrain very well. My late husband and I fished it often.

[@carlegan7054]

Its a beautiful song, I hope you have many happy memories fishing with your beloved husband. May he rest in peace and may you live on in peace.

[@trichi77]

Again, brilliant job! It's a shame I can only hit the "Thumbs-Up" once. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Cheers!

[@K-Sully1997]

Came back from the gym about 6 hours ago, flung this song on, 6 hours later I’m sitting still listening with a pint of stout and a chaser, some man Dan lad

[@kieranodonoghue2039]

Once again you have outdone yourself Dan Incredible. Another one to add to the Dan McCabe Playlist 👍❤🇮🇪

[@greedy381]

Top class yet again Dan, you’re throwing out absolute legendary songs every single time, keep er lit lad

[@truthpreppin7630]

Dude!! Been listening to this song since 2005. I've heard plenty of renditions. This is by far the best I've ever heard. I play it from my friends and family and they adore it!

[@thomasmaloney9328]

Paul Brady sings the best version dan mccabe does a good version he sings spancill Hill brilliant

[@JamesTray67]

Susan Boyle perb mate 👏🏻 get yourself on Spotify. Town I loved so well and Ordinary Man would be good to hear

[@kylesmith2843]

Deadly stuff yet again Dan! Can’t wait to hear Town I Loved so Well, I know you’re gonna do it so well! God Bless

[@liamoreilly783]

He would sing a deadly Cavan girl !

[@daniellefahy1292]

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[@ShadowFoam]

Fantastic as always Dan! I found your channel a few months ago and it has reconnected me with my Irish roots! Can’t wait for your music on Spotify!

[@Saoir5e]

God fell down such a rabbit hole last night when I was sent on your version of Grace. Have listened to all your videos now and looking forward to the next one already. Keep it up 👍 Suggestion: Mo Ghile Mear

[@lorcankerry2110]

👌

[@darbyogill5771]

Next year will be a blinder listening to this man live, your a legend Danno 💪💪🇮🇪

[@dylancasey8164]

Unreal Dan all my family and extended family love listening to you ⚠️ would love to hear the old man feel like you would sing it very well

[@Westo_ire]

Another great tune Dan thanks 👍🇮🇪

[@liamoreilly783]

Never knew this song Dan ....sung wonderfully ..good man

[@freejulianassange537]

An extremely difficult song to hear in anyone's voice besides PB's... though, as it turns out, not impossible. You nailed it Dan. Bravo, from Sunny South Australia.

[@declantwomey7525]

As all ways Dan another great song by a great singer keep up the great work 🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️

[@danmccabemusic5673]

Thanks Declan, seen a comment you left about having a child recovering from cancer? I really appreciate all the support you’ve given me and as a thank you I’d love to send a private video to the child. Let me know what the story is behind that and I’ll put something together

[@declantwomey7525]

@@danmccabemusic5673 hi Dan that would be great if you could much appreciated my son Brendan was misdiagnosis for 2 year's a week before his 12th birthday he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia he had to indure 3 long years of intense treatment he is now coming up to a year in remission and just celebrated his 16th birthday also now going to college appreciate you taking the time out to ask about Brendan appreciate your music keep up the great work 🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️

[@danmccabemusic5673]

@@declantwomey7525 Declan im so sorry to hear that, thats heart breaking, can you get in touch with me on facebook? My music page is Dan McCabe Musician or alternatively if you want to leave your phone number in a comment i can give you a call and we will arrange a little private virtual gig, sorry im only seeing your reply now, hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to having a chat with you and brendan,

[@irish8856]

Best version of this song out there...

[@silverbullag4759]

Hard beat Christy moore

[@gerrysonofmick8834]

Beautiful Dan great to have you back just in time for 2nd lock down 🤣👊the patriotic chills you have flowing

[@aaronrowe4735]

Brilliant! Would love to hear you sing Arthur McBride

[@BoB10]

Another great tune from a great artist , who on earth clicked the thumbs down, must be stone deaf.

[@Erik-pd9hr]

Amazing sound, definitely puts you in top tier ☘️ singers

[@jamesdevlin3754]

Brilliant again Dan like you’re singing my playlist can’t wait for meet me at the pillar 🙏

[@tharr591]

Excellent song lad. Brings back alot of memories keep doing what your doing your an inspiration to everyone

[@janhomes50]

Love the 'throaty raspy' voice ~ emotion from the soul....

[@phillipcurrell3486]

Unbelievable! Keep them coming! You are definitely on a different level Dan! a pleasure to listen to ☘️

[@peterduffy1062]

Ah jesus 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼absolutely terrific

[@JanBest]

LOVE this version! That gritty voice adds lyrical angst. Very cool...

[@pshapiro]

This is outstanding. I loved it. Thanks!

[@sully02cfc]

Ar fheabhas 💚 my playlist is full of Dan MC Cabe. Keep them coming 💚🇮🇪

[@onzirish]

Absolutely perfect again Dan. Laying in bed on a Sunday morning listening to this during these mad times, just takes us all away for that little while.. Thank you

[@conorreilly3008]

You just seem to get better and better. 👍 Cant wait for the pkaylist on Spotify.

[@anthonykelly995]

Dan what a wonderful song well done 👍 mate I’ve been listening to your music a lot

[@michaelwalsh1023]

Talent .. hard work .. my favourite artist now. Takes me to coast in my mind ..

[@eamonnmcelroy6688]

Amazing chief!! Keep it up! Four green fields would be amazing to hear!

[@mikeynestor2943]

One of my favourites lad what an amazing cover outshone yerself again kudos 👌👍

[@n1mm11]

Awesome, was listening to this last night and actually googled what the lake looked like in Louisiana

[@drewcrumlish9994]

Absolutely unreal again Dan lad 🤘😎ur voice is amazing, I could listen to you singing all day

[@declancrockford8639]

Dan you play this wonderful song so well keep up the good work

[@GarethZombies]

Jesus man, this is the best thing I've heard in long time , thanks for sharing

[@peterroycroft]

I have loved the Paul Brady version for many years, especially the 1999 re-recorded version. You can't match Paul's peerless guitar playing (who could?), but you have a very special voice and I look forward to hearing more of your work. Lovely stuff.

[@michaeldaly4635]

Brilliant as usual can't wait to see you live

[@ElloLoJo]

Gorgeous. So gorgeous. And I love the info you gave in the description, I know and adore the song but enjoyed learning a few new details

[@ChicTumshy]

Very nice rendition of this deep heart wrenching song which I enjoyed very much indeed. Your right up there with Paul Brady and I'd like to hear your youthful voice alongside Paul's guitar work ( no disrespect and I know you will understand what I am saying) Have fun my friend and I hope you are appreciated and listened to when performing (that's surely all an an artist can wish for) Thanks and regards.

[@louisemccrossan9594]

By far thee best version! Well done dan

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Love your voice and music dan such a talented man outstanding beautiful song

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Best version of this Beautiful amazing song

[@Oirish1985]

Unbelievable man, beautifully covered, one of my all time favourite songs, great composition, your voice is just Savage, so much depth

[@rosey6118]

Iv never been so moved by someone's voice 🎤 so soulful a voice 🎤💋💋💋

[@garycleghorn]

One of my favourite songs and now probably my favourite version of it 😊 Outstanding 👍🏻

[@garykeenan31]

Very very well sung. 👍👍

[@richardmcdonagh2813]

love your music dan such a talent best album I've heard for years brilliant

[@JoeKennyMusic]

Great version of a great song

[@madpadi]

Lovely song Dan Keep em coming lad 🇮🇪☘️💚🤍🧡

[@jhonsmite]

I don't think I ever heard a better singer, every song you sing I get lost in though so please sing the cold field of France, I'm actually begging you that is my favourite song ever and I think you would sound brilliant so please 🙏🙏🙏

[@shinerwhite9527]

Brilliant again Dan....you'll really have to try My Green Valleys ..or just sing the bloody phonebook...

[@nicolayoungmurphy8686]

Good job Dan well done. Great tune 🇮🇪

[@arthurshelby8314]

Smashing it again 👌🇮🇪💚

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Amazing beautiful song and voice

[@maireadoconnor1344]

Dan hasn't been a voice like yours in while...all the best you'll go far 🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀

[@brianlawlor3162]

Excellent job!! Watching from Newfoundland, Canada.

[@seamusog9258]

So good. Up there with the best versions ive heard. Would love to hear raglan road fully and the boys of barr na sraide aswell!

[@garycusack462]

Dan absolutely unbelievable man!! 💚💚I remember your first upload on Facebook mate and to where you are now is unbelievable mate. Never fail with the voice mate. 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@micky4999]

Cliffs of Dooneen sir ud definitely smash it👏🏻🇮🇪

[@ceelyd967]

Gets better every time I listen to it. Absolutely amazing mate

[@coliemcgrath2754]

Good on ya Dan 👍 inspiring choice of songs. The right way to capture The Ballads. Well done. Pleasently supprised every single time. 😉

[@davidhenry5642]

Brilliant job Dan. Could you have a go at "Building up and Tearing England Down"

[@evelynmccabe3855]

Never heard you before. Brilliant and lovely guitar picking. That song sure brings back great memories of trad sessions and songs.

[@owendriver2011]

Super Dan well-done 👏

[@derek84mar50]

a man ur on another level. i never heard that song but im loving it well done bro.

[@nutsaboutdance]

Listen to you sing all day ❤️🇮🇪

[@jennyclegg1107]

Have this on repeat... love it

[@robweldon2685]

Your keeping me sane at the minute lad with this music, absolutely excellent, Try Beeswing, suit you to the ground

[@roibeardliammaccathmhaoil2899]

Brilliant stuff Dan, I’d love to hear you sing a song in Irish. I think your voice would be perfect for Is ar Éirinn ní neosfainn cé hí (Liam Clancy style)

[@aliensdoexist6629]

stunning brother , great voice

[@paulhunter6764]

Guy just sings straight to your heart 💚 cant wait for august 11th

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Love it amazing 👏irelands greatest singer

[@davidlynch991]

You are a class act. Very good Pal.

[@conormeagher2239]

Not even gonna lie this man needs to create a Spotify account because I need to be able to add this version especially into my playlist

[@liamoreilly783]

Guys unreal

[@mikemacdavy8086]

Simply wonderful.

[@brindsbackpack]

I'm learning to play this after hearing it for the first time last month. Love your version man, very authentic. Loving the gravel in your voice, shows the years of singing. Love the reverb levels too. I hope I can harness half the vibe you have in your version man. Top shelf mate 👍

[@dean22909]

Amazing again 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@bel6891]

Unreal as usual!

[@brianmurphy7962]

OMG! What a talent is this !!!!!!!!!

[@ayranshea4470]

The town I love so well you would sing great.

[@davydoyle3848]

Great rasp as usual lad We've not been blessed with a voice like this for many years but I think great things are a happening for you Vicar st onwards and upwards pal thanks for the music pal👍

[@pauldownes3540]

That’s inspiring. Better that Brady’s version to my ear. Well done.

[@ciaranmac646]

Hon ya boy ya!! Míle buíochas👍👍👍

[@richardmcdonagh2813]

beautiful song sang perfectly

[@Hammetification]

Nice one, well done. It's a great tune, even if it's not Irish. 'The Town I loved so well' would be great.

[@lisaoleary8388]

👏🏻👏🏻🇮🇪 Fantastic 👌🥰

[@thomasc4329]

Unbelievable as usual ❤️

[@aileenkerrigan4488]

Absolutely unreal lad 🙌

[@Hallworks]

always loved this song, well done lad!

[@carolmurphy2949]

The gift that keeps on giving👌

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

I love this dan you are a talented man

[@caarn_paul]

Incredible stuff! Every time I come across your channel you've once again just uploaded another cover of one of my favourite ever songs. Lakes of Ponchartrain, Rare Old Times, Grace, Night Visiting Song, Song for Ireland, Spancil Hill, Parting Glass etc etc. Please keep it up!

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Amazing dan

[@gabrieldambruoso740]

Beautiful.

[@jhonsmite]

On raglen rode I'm not sure of sibling, but u are an amazing singer u got me true the first lock down now u are getting me true the second lockdown