The Town I Loved So Well - Luke Kelly & The Dubliners

[@jackthesmither]

The only time I ever saw my dad cry was new year after my mum died, he heard the men playing a mother's see role, he did both roles and I am proud to call him my dad

[@theprocess1993]

Absolutely wonderful. One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@alwilson3204]

Indeed, I have to say, no song ever moved me like this one.

[@MrConan89]

Phil Coulter who wrote it (and many more) said that this is the song he wishes to be remembered by.

[@majkelinho4444]

true , but what about delivery , soooo powerful

[@Revert1989]

As a dutch person who loves Irish culture and music, this man is the voice of Ireland, Love Ronnie Drew too but Luke kelly was something Special.

[@BrianClonmel]

Luke the minstrel boy had THE HONOUR to see him a few times often you could hear a pin drop when the MASTER was performing. Wish you well in Holland ❣️❣️

[@FinnMacAodhain-x8l]

Luke is a mix of Ireland and Scotland, his grandmother was a McDonald from the Western Isles, he has this great Gaelic tradition!

[@AlexMakhno]

Luke Kelly 👍🏽🤝🏼

[@cianmartin5645]

Over here in Kyoto Japan... Just back from an Irish bar watching the rugby. Nothing you want more when your a 1000 miles from home than then the rasp of old Luke ringing in your ears 💪🇮🇪

[@carthageflaherty6247]

hello from ireland

[@sarahprice659]

Good music knows no borders.

[@annrbrennan]

Same in Florida.

[@chrisgorman3917]

Makes me think of my father who died during the Covid lockdowns. this is healing.

[@martcrins]

I hear you brother, I lost both my father and my kid brother during this time................. it should have been me, not them.

[@alansimpson596]

This song was written by Phil Coulter who lived a short distance from where I grew up. He is five years older than me but I remember he passed our house daily on his way to St Columb's College. Consequently, the words of the song mean so much to me. I regard it as the best song ever written.

[@vistasphodiwala6694]

At this exact moment, this song speaks to me for what's happening in Gaza.

[@chrisgorman3917]

The power of great art. @@vistasphodiwala6694

[@utaemme7723]

I played fiddle in a german i f band with desmond sheehan,he was an excellent singer and teacher.he loved luke.both r.i.p.

[@sharonm1990]

This is what is happening in our beautiful country now.. how can the gardai turn on their own? My heart is broken, for a few bob 🥲🥲

[@Jacqueline-ec6zh]

@@vistasphodiwala6694 And the seventh october ? Is it nothing ?

[@lacopaco8737]

I'm Czech and I love Irish and Celtic music Luke and Shane MacGowan are immortal

[@davidharkin8554]

Putting on spancil hill right now. Thanks m8. I'm irish.

[@paulmellon7598]

Huge number of European and especially Czech bands influenced by Scots/Irish and Bluegrass musicians. A joy to listen to ...

[@Billie-p2t]

Celt music is very raw and truthful….my father and mother were immigrants to England, from Ireland. I was born here I. 1962, and spoke English easyish….but my parents were Gaelic…. Discrimination was hard for my parents, but they worked hard and the English people welcomed them with open arms. English people are honest with immigrants so long as you are honest and want to fit in….you must work hard like they do and not expect no favours. Don’t take the piss and they will respect you…

[@whoisjohnwick]

that is beautiful man, i love these type of comments they make me feel such love to think you can find the beauty in our music. Music is truly beyond comprehension in what it provides

[@charliebrownie4158]

My thanks will always be towards the Czech government after WW2 for their aid to Israel after an embargo against Israel was set up that nobody was allowed to sell Israel arms to protect themselves from the onslaught 1947. That conflict, as can be seen today hasn't ended. As an Irishman said all of the Earth belongs to Ireland but Israel is Ireland's heart and soul.

[@coldkiller6328]

RIP Luke Kelly

[@wmeemw994]

All of these men except John Sheehan & Sean Cannon have passed now. Only the recent additions into the last iteration (prior to 2o1o?) and now form the tribute band Dublin Legends. Great music is left but only their music & our memories of them remain - they are at Fiddler’s Green.

[@mcstabba]

@@wmeemw994 Indeed RIP to Barney McKenna, Ronnie Drew, Ciaran Bourke, Eamonn Campell, Bob Lynch, Luke Kelly, Jim McCann.

[@pieterisp]

Don't we all have a "town" that is painted with sadness and tarnished memories.

[@sturlamolden]

Possibly not like his memories of Derry during the Troubles.

[@colmmccarthy9547]

My mum told me circa 1995 this was her favourite song/recording ever...she passed 2024....yes it's brilliant..

[@tekken278]

The exact same my mum I lost her this year on the 21st of January..she named my brother after luke kelly...we were rared on his music..its very hard to listen to his music now colm...its truly unmatched lukes music

[@chenzenzo]

Luke kelly just had that voice they pulled the truth out of thin air. He could sing a light through all the darkness and bring all Ireland together, even it only for a few minutes. When you hear Luke or Ronnie, you're hearing the best and worst of boundless Irish hearts shouting and screaming and finding their place in your heart.

[@mariefearon627]

Totally agree 👍 amen 🙏

[@folksurvival]

@@mariefearon627 "Amen" is a Hebrew word.

[@davidharkin8554]

@@folksurvival further back I think...... ra :)

[@jonnycar5006]

Hebrew? What actually is that ?

[@maggieboo8142]

Pure magic ❤

[@frisbeetarian34]

Anyone that attended this performance lived a better life than 99.9% of us.

[@p123-o5h]

You have no idea what any of these individuals have been through

[@FPSIreland2]

@@p123-o5h yes we do. They got to hear our Luke live when he was still with us. I second the original comment.

[@davidharkin8554]

@@p123-o5h erm...... missing the point much?

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@p123-o5h We know they sat through this performance. That evidently flew right over your head.

[@p123-o5h]

@@brownwarrior6867 brown warrior. What a name..like the back door do ya

[@tsunami6082]

My first musical love was The Dubliners. I would have been around 4 when I played their tapes over and over. I knew them as the orange (Polydor) tapes then. Unfortunately, Luke Died when I was 12. I can't think of a group I would rather see live - if only I could travel back in time.

[@jefffoster8903]

This song always hits me right in the chest. It is just an amazing and moving song.

[@annecaro.3956]

Same here ! My heart is ponding so hard that it wants to tear up my chest

[@aliciarobertson4979]

The late Luke Kelly was singer with a great voice who gave performances filled with passion. Thanks to him and The Dubliners for the music from a Scottish fan.

[@trixzitailz4151]

Luke Kelly was a one of a kind orignal. You won't see his kind again. He was one of the best.

[@ninamenard8944]

What a voice !!! Unforgettable Luke Kelly....he surely left his mark on this earth.

[@billnevill1988]

Met him and got to know him in 1967! Unbelievable friend he became. Wonderful person!

[@davidharkin8554]

Proper jealous boss.

[@Rando_Shyte]

Wow I'd love to have met and had a pint with Luke. Absolute legend

[@kylecribbon2532]

Powerful voice. I cry every time I hear this song because of how accurate it is to the events that took place and the slaughter of Irish men woman and children. R.I.P Luke you were and always will be a legend

[@lizritchie7223]

Stunning💕

[@mr1zog]

The soul.. Every word he sings👌😔🤘

[@rosaliedaubney4049]

It wasn’t only the Irish that died

[@davidharkin8554]

Is it not teenage love song?.....

[@blakeykeenan1800]

Fanny

[@aramkucukbeyaz]

Luke had something wonderful in his voice. He was able to transmit all the memory and nostalgia that irish people have about their history. He has something broken in his voice that just tears you apart. I'm from Argentina and I lived in Ireland for a couple of years. I fell in love with the irish music and literature since the very beginning

[@CarmelCallan]

Look up his last performance ever. Very emotional heartfelt performance. Poor guy was wearing a hat onstage to hide the disfigurement to his head. Was in Germany, he was only fit for half the show. The other guys were very professional, but if you look closely you can see their emotions as well.

[@georgeduncan2928]

This is Luke at his very best just brilliant we miss you but still have your music

[@Mac2104988]

I know this song is practically a Phil Coulter's memory of Derry, but it really transcends all borders and everyone can in one way or the other relate to it. That is why this song will always be relevant and "modern" even though it is already about half a century old. Well done mr. Coulter and well done Luke. If it wasnt't for Luke I don't know if it would generate that kind of "notoriety" and fame. R.i.p. Luke, you are one of the greatest ever.

[@mikeyates7931]

I'm a Proud Irish American Man - from the country here in Maryland , and when I see how they've "cityfied" my old home town , this song rings in my heart

[@randolphscott3361]

I know he didn’t write it but Luke Kelly owns this song.

[@chulainn32]

Absolutely...like every song he sang! This, Scorn, Raglan Road etc etc......he has the definitive version of anything he touched. What a talent...what a man...

[@PeteCure]

This song always pulls at my heart strings. I'm English, my Grandparents were Irish, I'm immensely proud of my Irish heritage and I always will be.

[@atthewhiskey]

Not sure if anyone else noticed the tears running down Luke and John Sheahans faces. Pure passion.

[@Bob-iv9hr]

It's sweat mate

[@JosephAlanMeador]

I just told my mother that this song makes me think of our people. So much is lost and gone forever, but I remember Grandpa would've sang songs like this. No matter where ye roam. And far from Ireland though we may be, we'll make it back one day. We're going home.

[@vallancesmillie5734]

God what a voice ,great man and song

[@jackheslin5237]

Powerful and yet beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheDublinersOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lorrivaughn9066]

I can hear the passion in his voice of experience. 🥲🇮🇪

[@alexhickey5633]

Luke had the unique ability to put emotion into every word he sang. This is a sad strained song and from the begining you can hear both of those things in his voice. I wish i was alive to see the man. Met a few lads who heard him in concerts and in sessions. From what i can gather, the recordings dont do him justice. Passion for this music was something Luke was just able to put across to the listener. I doubt we will ever see another like him

[@lauramartin5579]

@@alexhickey5633 No. They broke the mold after making the wonderful Luke. Sends shivers down my spine 😔

[@shanejones7876]

Just one of them songs that can't ever be sung by anyone other than luke kelly what a brilliant song 👏

[@DarrenMorgan-ib2dn]

Salute Friend LUKE KELLY VOICE PRICELESS

[@shrubby-ov4yw]

@@shanejones7876 i dunno the fellas who toured doing a Dubliners tribute band recently did a damn good job Luke or not. The lead is an older man who grew up with Phil Coulter's kids, so he has that link to put everything he has into the song. And ill be damned if he didnt do it justice

[@vitaliymalakhov7962]

I hope that in another, normal reality, Luke Kelly gets everything he deserves

[@dadylfitzys8880]

The problem is this one is too “normal”

[@Seatditsch]

so powerfull... so sad....

[@bobbyatcheson2203]

The first time I heard the Dubliners was in 1966 live in the Flamingo Ballymena. The Royal Show and was supposed to be Playing but they cancelled and the Dubliners took the show. No jiving that night. Still loved the music.

[@kaseybarrett2541]

What a tune I'm 21 always knew about these never listened till the passing of my grandad who was from the liberties in Dublin he passed away and my dad kept listened to this song and my god the words are amazing what a song what a band wanted to comment on the live version as there's no official video to this song but wow

[@TheDublinersOfficial]

Hi Kasey. Always nice to see new people discovering The Dubliners. Thanks for watching.

[@kaseybarrett2541]

@@TheDublinersOfficial thank you for the great music

[@billyb6001]

I found out about these guys at 19 or so. Ya. they are great. Love Luke.

[@paulgilraine3127]

Luke Kelly was a friend of my farthers in the late 60s and Early 70s my farther was a bar man in Ireland and in London. My self I never knew him but I've loved his songs from when I was a young boy but never truly understood his songs until I got a lot older so to me his music only got better and still gets me, it's fantastic at your age of 21 that in this day and age you love his music it shows me how fantastic and brilliant the man's music and voice was .

[@kaseybarrett2541]

@@paulgilraine3127what part of London my grandad moved to south east London for work

[@MrKenthepainter]

I've been following Lukes songs for 16 years after seeing an Irish girl sing a couple in Tenerife . Luke is probably the most passionate singer I have ever seen , just awesome and I will never ever stop listening to his songs !!

[@senorlaverg6667]

One of the few that I would rather watch live than listen to a studio recording. He’s just so into it.

[@swordsaw]

Singing along with Luke is like singing with God. No matter how my skill might increase with the years he always gently reminds me I'm just a man.

[@danehowells]

There simply never has, nor ever will be a better singer

[@totenr1tus]

As a 30 years old russian guy who'd never been to Derry, I can surely say, that even without living through it all this song in Kelly's rendition made me ugly cry so many times.

[@shteviemac8310]

Never fails to bring a tear, legend 🙏

[@seanh4841]

I finally got to say to my 82 year old mother when discussing family history the line that's what lost is lost and gone forever, I've been waiting such a long time to say that line.

[@dublife9913]

An ex girlfriend introduced me to the dubliners and now I can't stop listening to them and she was 4rm westmeath lol.....absolutely brilliant

[@joshuafuchs180]

One of the best songs I've ever heard Luke Kelly was absolutely brilliant

[@SeekinOne]

Brings me back to my childhood, when mum used to play old irish folk songs on her guitar. She even dragged us to see the Dubliners live, when they were in our area, like 30+ years ago. Thank you for sharing this, Luke was really one of a kind.

[@padraicsnype2714]

Patrick Kavanaghs pen and Luke kellys voice and thats the result.Pure magic.

[@jaynekirsopp7123]

Phil Coulter wrote it. You are thinking of Raglan Road, one of Luke's other singing masterclasses

[@denisewalsh1866]

Luke Kelly the best voice ever

[@substitute70]

Beautiful song sung so well

[@patrickmckeirnan]

One great man one great song ❤❤❤

[@OHNEINZEBUNKER]

R.I.P luke kelly :(

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Incredible rendition,This song moved Luke and in particular this performance of it at 2.50 Luke was either sweating or crying under his right eye and I had noticed earlier his body movements showed a lot of adrenaline or emotion in the way he moved , answers on a postcard

[@moos5221]

you can see that they are sweating heavily in every concert. this was for a tv recording in belgium (in front of a terrible, terrible audience), so the lights for tv gave them some extra sweats. i think (but of course could be mistaken) he was in an angry mood, trying to get the audience to clap along for a few songs before this one and the audience only followed for a few seconds (they seemed to be rather the opera viewers then irish folk). he closed the gig by saying "i hope you enjoyed it as much as we did" and i'm sure that was quite ironical. but i assume he was just in the right mood for this song, passion mixed with some anger and frustration. incredible performance as always from them and him. he had so much more to give, shame he passed away so early. :-/

[@DUBsmokerIRE]

It's a tear as u can see at 2.42 2.43 the tear glistens in the tear duct before falling from.the middle of his eye what a fucking Irish legend 💙💙💙💙🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@heytombanjo6195]

Great catch. 🍀

[@JasonBarrett-t8i]

Luke and some d others use 2 play with my uncle's in Griffith parade in finglas East and my nanny would have to bang.on the ceiling it's always a story since I can remember brilliant

[@KillerSLM]

So much passion, power and such a voice. Luke Kelly was one in a lifetime of a person.

[@aaronsk8s-h8u]

My granddad passed away in August, this was played when he was being laid into the ground next to late wife miss you "Yeye" so much xoxoxo

[@maryrooney2003]

This is the man who sings this song in a way that just makes me think of how just beautiful a song this is ….. 🙏

[@hansvangelder]

A great singer and a great man!

[@joaoribeirofilho6893]

I LOVE THEM, I LUV IRELAND

[@margaretomeara3681]

I come from Ireland and tell you that luke Kelly was not a fake he was brilliant and the Dubliners were going on proud 😂the Ireland where I come from ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bjorngillefalk8965]

You don't have to be Irish to see he's not a fake. He's up there with Edith Piaf and Billie Holiday.

[@margaretomeara3681]

I am proud of being Irish

[@multiannette12]

An incredibly intense interpretation by Luke Kelly - wow

[@vistasphodiwala6694]

At this moment, this timeless song speaks to me for Gaza!

[@steko1892]

hope you gain solace & strength from the words & experience - free palastine ...

[@margaretomeara3681]

Luke Kelly sadly missed ❤

[@planetofthegael]

This brings tears to my eyes. My granddads favourite song as he was a proud Derry man. RIP granda Tommy I’ll miss you. You’re in gods hands xx

[@Pete_Etheridge]

This still sends shivers up my spine. Music that speaks to my soul.

[@janetcryer887]

Love it. Music brings us together

[@billnevill1988]

I wish I could meet someone else who knew him then!

[@MrConan89]

There are no words.

[@jazmulzer4710]

A great voice, man and person. So proud to have known you. A gentle man.

[@robertmitchell1417]

Amazing song

[@dublingirl1470]

This makes me miss home 😢

[@olgarozsivalova4725]

The song I loved so well.

[@stevensavoury7148]

Raw passion .. Chills you to the bone

[@bredakearney-or9wg]

Head between two speakers listening to these glorious sounds.

[@Kelhair]

Lukey The Legend. Never to be forgotten.

[@Sasso-pf1mo]

From a miniture liittle County years behind our counterparts, we've produced some of the greatest artistry known to mankind. From James Joyce and Bram Stoker to U2 and the Dubliners . Wan the Irish 🇮🇪

[@briant6669]

We won't hold U2 against ya.

[@janetcryer887]

Me too , my grandad was a riveter building the Titanic. On the other side Scots and a great big lot of Yorkshire folk in between

[@adelecutler1195]

Ah Luke, never forgotten!

[@TheDublinersOfficial]

One of a kind!

[@nigelhamilton815]

Wonderful song with luke Kelly emotion. Fantastic!

[@glorialourenco9281]

Me faz sofrer, mas não me canso de assistir este vídeo e TODOS os ouros do dubliners com o Luke...

[@kidalcoholic4092]

não sei como que eu achei um otro brasileiro aqui

[@orosedobheathaabhaile]

@@kidalcoholic4092 👋

[@seanh4841]

Passion at its best

[@VanessaLacey-j3h]

This is my present past and future the most beautiful 😻 place on earth So pleased these are my true roots x

[@ianking-jv4hg]

i love both Luke and Ronnies singing But i'm in awe of the way Luke lets his passion out.

[@georgedrummond4166]

Luke Kelly may be the best singer of Irish songs

[@simonnolan2063]

What a performance

[@petersebine6423]

I'm English a northern boy and apart from the trouble times my childhood was very similar. I love love love this song and Luke Kelly voice 💕

[@TheDublinersOfficial]

There was only one Luke Kelly and Phil Coulter had Luke's voice in his head when he rote this song. Thanks for watching.

[@CarlBernie]

It's a classic for sure. No one will ever match Luke's performance.

[@phennigan]

His range is just phenomenal. What a singer, perfection.

[@christopherhelton6999]

I recently returned to Dublin after 4 years. I saw they had erected a small statue of Luke near Grafton St. I almost wept. I made sure my wife took a photo of me with it. Solidarity, Irish Republicans. Never forget the four green fields.

[@TheDublinersOfficial]

There are actually two statues of Luke in the city. He has appeared on two postage stamps, has a bridge named after him and recently a 15 euro silver coin issued with his image.

[@Shipwreckt]

rip luke kelly you are an inspiration to me

[@benpearson49]

Haunting, simply haunting

[@eagletrigger]

I woke up with this song playing in my head. Had to listen to it now to quiet the restlessness in my soul. Been wishing I could go back to "better days." Luke Kelly's rendition helps me realize that "what's done is done, and what's won is won, and what's lost is gone and lost forever." That line helps me to move on and keep moving on and not just pine for the past I'll never get again.

[@terrypayne8040]

its incredible . where are the future singers.

[@peterpower6397]

Anyone who can sing Like This man will never die ….he is with all of us forever ……..a true patriot in every sense of the meaning ….

[@Irishman0855]

One of the best songs ever made in my opinion

[@allanwhite4509]

I'm pretty sure Luke has a bit of a sore throat here, around 1:45 you can hear he's a bit horse and coughs. He still blasts out a powerful performance. What a legend!

[@vallancesmillie5734]

Still loving , this song and this man

[@DarrenMorgan-ib2dn]

One of the best reminds me of when you could run up the dark lanes.SIR LUKE KELLY SALUTE 🫡 UR MY KING ur songs will continue and never forgotten ❤️ 💖 ♥️ Darren DUBLIN LIBERTIES BOY 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@jimfell7147]

4 visitors from a place where legend is common and they sit atop the peak. Simply stunning.

[@christophernoreikis8180]

MY ABSLUTE FAVORITE SONG!! iM 53, SINCE I WAS ABOUT 5??

[@FinnMacAodhain-x8l]

We need more Luke Kellys in this world, that's for sure!

[@patwynne8373]

May God bless and look after you Luke in heaven for ever. Amen.

[@tprocess1993]

God, what a beautiful song.