Tommy Makem - Four Green Fields

[@neildaly2635]

I can never listen without weeping. My father was from East Cavan not far from where Mr. Makem was born. What a thing it is to love a country.

[@margaretmckitty607]

My grabdfatger Mom's dad came from Tyrone Dad's people came frim Cavan during An Gorta Mor as fid Mon's mother's people In the 1960s my grandfatger abd I wiukd listen to Maken and the Clancy's He d always .." wipe his glasses" when he d hear this song. I always cry too when I hear it I m 76 always hoped for a United Ireland. I ve told my daughter I want this played at my funeral along with O Donnell Abu

[@peterfallon3210]

I adore this song it brings tears to my eyes. A beautiful song.

[@fiona2398]

Magnificent. My mother , Lord have Mercy on her used to sing this song. She was a fine Irish woman who prayed for a United Ireland.

[@fiona2398]

Love Tommy Maken singing this song. My mother always sang this song at the wonderful sing-along parties we had growing up in Dublin Ireland. She was the mother of nine children who loved Ireland and longed to see a United Ireland. It didn't happen in her lifetime, it might in mine, her daughter, Fiona. May my mother, father, late husband and Tommy Maken R.I.P. I am blessed for having been born Irish. Long Live Ireland and the cause for Irish freedom.

[@foreverspring]

I took my rock 'n' roll brother to see a Tommy Makem concert, and when Tommy began this song, I wasn't the only one in tears. A majestic human being with a monumental talent that reached the heart and touched the soul. God, he gave so much of himself so that we may hear and know and learn. I hope God loves heartfelt Irish songs sung by the best of them!

[@ronalddunne3413]

Amen.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Amen brother

[@marcellautr]

May you rest in peace. Your four green fields will be united soon.

[@kathleendunworth9875]

Four green fields, my mother is from Fermanagh, one of those jewels. She didn't live to see her free. May she bloom again !

[@michelepringle2397]

My Aunt and I travelled to West of Ireland in the late 80s/early 90s and this was played on the coach across country. Amazing lyrics and words.

[@eileencoleman6857]

The best Irish voice I've heard in 50 years - would have loved to see him in person and I live in Mass. and he was in N,H. where my boyfriend was at the time. May his soul be resting in peace.

[@EllieRocksAtLife]

"But my sons had sons, as brave as were their fathers My fourth green field will bloom once again said she."

[@jimmymalone9139]

Only irish understand this. Fair play

[@paddyballgame]

Our day will come

[@johnkennedy972]

Us as republicans stand on the shoulders of giants we have witnessed the best generation of republicans and now Irish unity is feels closer than ever before may god bless our patriot dead🇮🇪32

[@noelcoleman2329]

​@@paddyballgamem😅😅😅😢🎉😂😅

[@SeamieMcGeown-mw7eq]

It's a song his mother or granny must have sang first

[@jmmprime]

Met and talked with Tommy many times, at The Irish Pavilion in NYC....as charming and ingratiating as anyone I have ever met. I am still amazed that he and the Clancys are gone...He and Liam, along with Ron Daderio on stage, were a force... I hope that there are others in the future to carry on their incredible legacy of music and charm....Peace

[@RickBentsen]

I was fortunate to get to see tommy live. I got to meet him. He was an amazing singer and a great storyteller. Very warm heart and just an all around good guy to talk to. Tommy, you're music touched me when you were here and it still touches me now that you're gone. Someday when I'm on the other side, I will see you again and thank you again in person for what your music has done for me. Miss you, mate.

[@mrtomburn]

This is my personal favourite version by Tommy. It is one of the best written history songs I have ever heard. Old woman = Ireland , the 4 fields = the 4 provinces of Ireland , her proud sons = those that fought and died for Ireland. even the famine is brought in to this song. Genius = Tommy.

[@tomtwomey8641]

What a beautiful and magnificent baladeer, a true lrish man 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@Pfunk64]

This song always makes me cry. Beautiful tribute. Just gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@brianneeley9455]

My Mother's favorite song. Miss you every day.

[@scottfallon1]

"My children starved by mountain, valley and sea. And their wailing cries, they shook the very heavens." Jesus.

[@moos5221]

That's what England did to Ireland. And much more then that even.

[@studslannigan6286]

An Gorta Mor ..Ireland 32 ..1916 ..We salute the Gallant Bobby Sands 1981

[@patrickmagee2364]

Saw Tommy sing this beautiful song live. Still gives me goose bumps, and brings the tears to my eyes.

[@chrometanned]

A very sad song. One of the best written songs ever, Tommy was a poet. God rest his soul.

[@juliewhelan7743]

He was a poet! Listen to him on his song Come by the hills

[@aidanmckinley3490]

Written by a Rostrevor man called Jim Sherry.

[@tommy7317]

my dad always sang song to his 5 boys so when my dad passed we played at wake and i plan to have this great memorable song played at my wake i will always be proud to be an Irish and Hibernian on long island ny thanks for great song. thank you Thomas f.Maher

[@seosamhobroin6960]

He was a proud man, by the sound of things, RIP Mr Maher.

[@tommy7317]

thanks again bring tears to my eyes everytime

[@seosamhobroin6960]

Me too, I never can finish it without a tear.

[@Teddyb1939]

Good thoughts ,sad song but beautiful, Tommy MAGICAL.

[@williamdonnelly723]

scottfallon1 1 year ago "My children starved by mountain, valley and sea. And their wailing cries, they shook the very heavens."

[@eddiefinnerty431]

Tommy RIP. You are still a genius. Your songs and great performances will live forever and make your friends and family so proud. You are a credit to Ireland and I believe the 4th Green Field will bloom 🇮🇪 in my lifetime. God bless ☘🍀🇮🇪💚

[@TheHarperDave]

From your lips to the Ears of God. The Price has been paid. May it be so!

[@irishpride9999]

my dear friend and mentor. I spent years with tommy him teaching me songs all along the way. He also sang Roddy McCorley great too. Rest in peace forever and always.

[@edejan]

What a beautiful tribute to Tommy Makem. It brought tears to my eyes. As I've said many times, I first saw Tommy perform when I was ten years old. I fell in love with him then and thought he was the handsomest man on earth until the day he died. The Bard of Armagh, a life well-lived and well-remembered. Thank you.

[@desmondcrowe4646]

Our day will come

[@Ger-vn7dy]

One of our greatest Irish singers, along with the Clancy Brothers he was so in instrumental in bringing Irish music to the forefront of America's music scene. RIP Tommy, you are sorely missed.

[@bankercop]

Arguably the greatest Irish folk singer of all time! How I miss him!

[@1busybeekeeper]

A Lovely song for a lovely Lady, a Beautiful song.

[@folkiejim]

No matter how many times I listen to this beguiling song, I never tire of it. Tommy's wonderful vocal gives me goose bumps every time! jim clare

[@fedegroxo]

It is beautiful, but it's my opinion that Jim McCann's rendition is even better!

[@TheHarperDave]

The silence is deafening..... so many lost this year....Glad that we can hear these and remember one of the Great Ones. NO ONE else does this so well. Slan Abhaile! His son is now a friend, and is continuing the tradition with all the professionalism, and talent of his father.

[@goofy79248]

Hopefully His son will also accept me as a friend. The music his Dad made with his friends was ánd is still Heavingly!!

[@paddy1952]

I met Tommy in a pub in Vancouver, BC, in the 1970s. He was a really nice, down to earth guy. He wrote some great songs, like this one and Farewell To Carlingford. He was a Keady man.

[@tomcronin7484]

Whiskey on a Sunday

[@ocnslr]

My grandmother, Bridget Molloy, was born in Croagh, Donegal in 1988. I can't listen to this without crying and aching for the many souls that fought for freedom and a united Ireland.

[@tackleberry8604]

If your here listening to tommy, you have celtic soul be proud of who you are

[@goofy79248]

i am indeed, thanks!

[@patriciadavidson6765]

Yes, I’m listening, I have a Celtic heart and soul x

[@goofy79248]

Patricia Davidson very Great my Lady!!

[@JaredHollowell]

I'm just here for a college assignment

[@annabelletomasi1302]

Yes. That's why I spread the only saving Faith....the one true Faith....of the very soul of Ireland www.vaticancatholic.com to set the captives free and so the blind may see...praying 4 conversions...

[@jamiemorse3009]

A very happy birthday Tommy. You were one of a kind never to be duplicated again. Thank you for the endless hours of music, stories and humor. You are truly missed. R.I.P.

[@Marydawgs]

Tommy Makem touched so many people in his life.His place on E.57th St.in Manhatten was so hospitable to all.He was so friendly to all who visited there.He is missed for his music,his pride in his Irish culture and religion.He was so easy to meet.His time with the Clancy Bros.is legendary.God Bless you Tommy you mean a lot to all of us.

[@terrywestbrook-lienert2296]

My husband and his brothers always sing this with a great deal of emotion. They pray for the day Ireland will be united.

[@dangerousdennis1676]

Maybe sooner than we may think. Our field will be returned to its rightful owner.....

[@bencanavan8002]

@@dangerousdennis1676 hahahahah yous will be ethnically replaced by the brussels within 40 years. Enjoy the music

[@dangerousdennis1676]

@@bencanavan8002 *We are all in the shitestorm, but some of us are drinking Bush". Sláinte. 🥃

[@clarebannerman]

So do I my friend....The most despicable act was to divide our country on a sectarian headcount. Thank God that is now coming to an end...when everybody on the island will be treated equally regardless of creed or religion.

[@TBro278]

RIP Tommy Makem.....One of Ireland's best......

[@artistkathleen]

I saw Tommy Makem and Paddy Clancy perform this song at Stonehill College now many years ago with my Mother. This is my favorite rendition yet. I was given a home made cd by a friend of hers that I treasured for years.

[@frankieboyle6290]

Beautiful. always makes me think of my dad.

[@olivermoynihan9804]

It seems like this great song was around forever.. but I believe the mighty Tommy wrote this...what a voice what a man

[@ERIN1959]

Tommy was and is a jewel. Had the pleasure of seeing him perform a couple of times. It's so beyond any video can capture. Hail to Mr. Makem....God Bless

[@madriver67]

God bless his soul, because you know he is!! HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST!!!

[@clarebannerman]

Probably the greatest ballad ever written.

[@irenezafar966]

by one of the truest voices

[@ianbaillie6868]

Written by his mother Sarah , sung wonderfully by her son .

[@clarebannerman]

@@ianbaillie6868 It was in fact written by Tommy in a car one night as he drove across the border from Dundalk to Keady...I heard him tell the story years ago on radio. "Makem frequently described the song as having been inspired by a drive through the "no man's land" adjoining Northern Ireland, where he saw an old woman tending livestock. She was oblivious to the political boundaries that loomed so large in the public's eye; the land was older than the argument, and she didn't care what was shown on the map."

[@jimmymalone9139]

@@clarebannerman Ceart agat agaibh.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Oh yes. Along with Flower of Scotland

[@dhutch71]

I'm a 7th generation Irish-American....my 4X GGF was born in Keady, Co. Armagh....I feel a certain kinship with Tommy Makem.

[@annedempsey7019]

I’m a 2nd generation Irish American. Cullyhanna Armagh

[@pookerville]

As long as Celtic musicians come on the scene, that song by Tommy Makem truly will be a part of their repetoire. I first heard this in the 1970s and my love for this song has only increased with the passing of the years!

[@nickyclarke3530]

Powerful performance no one can ever sing his own song as good

[@margaretcamp6666]

I love to hear your voice, beautiful in both poetry and song. I Romberg meeting you and the Clancy's in the Globe theatre In Stockton in the early 60's. You were all so friendly and took time out to talk to me for what seemed like ages in the pub around the corner the interval. I still have your signatures On a scrap of paper ) you all were so unlike the fury's who were abrupt to the point of being offensive) The world has lost a true and great star - and I miss you greatly like so many others Oldredsocks

[@arizonastrip73]

I still weep when I hear your heavenly voice, Tommy. You have made this world a warmer, kinder place to dwell and I hope you are singing of thyme and heather in heaven. There will never be a voice with the same resonance and timbre as yours.

[@rossendaleplayers3056]

Uhh .

[@ashleyrasic4225]

Jug of punch

[@ellenarps2751]

Ashley Rasic

[@deniskelleherkelleher8126]

What a magical both speaking & singing voice, beautiful diction I hope where ever you are that you will entertain them as you did when you entertain me & others. Thank you & may you rest in peace .

[@markenglish9812]

Couldn't off said it better

[@edwardfinnerty4198]

So good. I have tears in my eyes. Tommy u r one of the best. God Bless You!

[@geraldinehoran4138]

saw ye in clare in the sixties when i was very young love ye all still since lost my husband and daughter rip to all of you god loves us all

[@AnnieMaeve]

this is such a beautiful poignant tribute to a wonderful singer of such moving tales

[@Zack1440]

A great song for a great, powerful people whose will shall never be broken.

[@dangerousdennis1676]

800 years, we wiill prevail. We have something the Brits dont understand, We are the land, the land has us..... Tiorph ar la....

[@CathalOGradaigh]

Thank you brother...........well said

[@CathalOGradaigh]

@@dangerousdennis1676 well said

[@TheJan2866]

Thankyou🇮🇪🌹

[@bencanavan8002]

hahahahahaha ethnically replaced within 40 years. Back to sleep paddy

[@redfire452007]

I saw Tommy on a bus on which I was a passenger in 1974 in Cape Breton. he just stepped aboard to say hello to the people. I was 12 years old. If the Beatles had boarded that bus, the welcome would have been no greater from the passengers. Rest in peace Tommy.

[@eileencarney2548]

We would go to your shows at Bishop Ford high School here in Brooklyn and was never disappointed .We miss you and the Clancy Brothers

[@SallyMander4711]

I miss his voice but the Gods don't....he's up there. What a beautiful song and I will always love his words,songs.and music-thx for posting this

[@Dromolin]

Rest in eternal peace Tommy. Saw you in Milwaukee at Irish Fest in 2005. Place was packed, wall to wall, Your likes has not been seen since.

[@TheJoetowngirl]

Beautiful tribute! Loved the many pictures and of course Tommy's song.

[@876234ABC]

I didn't realize he had passed on, either. I listened to this music incessantly in my youth. Wonderful stuff....I know every word!

[@hielandmania]

I loved the man and his music, he was a major inspiration(one of my top 5 all time favorite singers)and someone I tried to emulate, onstage, off, and in my classroom. 'tis a pity, for the good, they die young', RIP PS-TommyPM, the "small flutter" in Tommy's voice is called "tremolo", he has always had it, most noticeable on slower ballad, sort of his trademark in balladry. Thanks for posting this song and pics, take care.

[@buzzindub]

my late mothers fav song sang by a legend,thnx for posted this tommyPM it brings bk very fond memories cheers mate.

[@mainer98]

Thank you, Tommy, for all the pleasure you gave me over the past 45 years. Rest in peace, old friend!

[@anneallan6684]

This givesme goose bumps ,itsjust wonderful.god bless Tommy .....

[@BarefootViking]

I met Tommy, shook his hand and thanked him for a lifetime of grand music

[@leonardhurley5761]

Sung with great passion and belief. RIP Tommy Makem.

[@normansweeney2051]

I first heard it in 1970s 1 of the best Irish songs I seen him live in Galway in 1975 great live act sadly missed

[@olivermoynihan9804]

My mother's favorite song..I'll sing this for her when we meet again

[@tinalange1845]

The sadness will never end...one of the best singer, no The one and only best irish singer is gone, but the music live´s again. Tommy and the Clancy´s....in haven theyr will singing together again!

[@johnwright7731]

Thomas wat a great singer rip buried my mother in co Roscommon wanted song played wouldn't play so asked for the west awake and didn't play god rest in peace my beautiful mother love you and father rip god bless the mother land and all our heroes 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@musicaroo22]

Great tribute my friend! I love this man! What a heart, what a voice, what a talent!

[@AnastaciaMoore]

A beautiful meaningful song. RIP Tommy

[@denismcinerney9261]

2018.Hope i'll be listening to this great man in 2048.

[@derrickmurphy6040]

Legend gentleman humble man generous man and much more.Thank you for your music Tommy.

[@lanetemple]

That was MAGNIFICENT!!.... a true masterpiece.

[@befalvey]

A true supporter of Stonehill College...it was an honor to know Mr. Makem...

[@jojo0708]

Nobody can sing l this song like he does!!🍀🍀❤❤

[@seosamhobroin6960]

jojo 0 Kathleen largey does a real fine version , but it's Tommy's song , he wrote it he's got the edge on them all .

[@jojo0708]

Thank you

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

I just love that song.......

[@nickkelly3756]

One of my favourite Irish Folk songs. Magnificent.

[@KennBurch]

Thanks for putting this together. Great performance from Tommy, of course, and the photos of him in the white shirt were especially poignant since they must have been taken while he was dying. Tommy was one of the best.

[@martinthompson3895]

Haunting, brilliant, fantastic.

[@johnstroud8388]

The songs of my youth, taught to an English brat by his fantastic Father in Law-RIP Joe

[@pvtvice]

Inspirational. Thank you Tommy for ALL the wonderful music and great times. RIP.

[@bostonjan]

Singing and playing at the fleagh in heavens... God Bless Tommy Makem on his passing. He brought such happiness to so many and his music lives on forever.

[@sabinaclarke4700]

remember the first time I heard Tommy Makem sing his song at his restaurant in New York-so powerful it blew me away! ---it was around 1982--on another occasion, I was lucky to meet with all the Clancy's backstage at Brittingham's in Lafayette Hill, PA--miss them!

[@vinceyoconnor]

We miss U tommy. Born beside U. Only now like many other living in Keady we miss U now. Too late. But U were something else. Gone but never forgotten. R.I.P.

[@Triththaus]

Thanks for having this video, me and my dad were both tearing.. Tommy will always be in all are hearts.

[@melissapinol7279]

Some people may not know this but the "fine old woman" in this song is someone called "The Hag of Beare" a personification of Mother Ireland that goes back to pre Christian times. The "four green fields" are different regions of Ireland that the British tried to take. The field still in bondage is Northern Ireland. The woman's fine sons are the Irish citizens who fought for freedom.

[@yvonnelanogan3697]

I hope this music is never lost. But any young person I know that's introduced to these songs just love it. It's in there blood

[@BobJohnson1945]

Tommy Makem was a role model for our group, The Frobisher Bay Volunteers, and I posted a tribute to him. He was an inspiration. He will continue to be an inspiration. Nice Work, Bob Johnson

[@heybeeg]

TommyPM, you did a most beautiful job on this! Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful tribute to Tommy with us!

[@thestonemachinereg816]

i shook Tommy Makems hand ,and ill never forget it.spoke to him a little to,just said how much his music meant to me and to so many people,he said thank you ,and he meant it.

[@ThomMassaro]

I wish we had more singers like this now, People have forgotten how to put heart into music. RIP

[@julieburton9822]

Such a beautiful voice! I miss him!

[@darrengriffin9842]

An incredible song. An incredible voice. An musical genius

[@mairinniceallaig]

An amazing song sung by an amazing singer. May he rest in peace.

[@mikefmaine73]

I just got home form the ICONS festival, Tommy you were sorely missed. A nice tribute was put together in your honor. Slainte Tommy.

[@allybongo22]

took me ages to learn all the verses but i oved nothing more than singing them on the way to paradise celtic park

[@Teddyb1939]

Have just listened again & still think Tommy is pure magic.

[@philipwynne3797]

I seen these boys in the Irish Catskills when they were young. I love them in East Durham and Leeds and I miss the Irish Catskills

[@desmondcrowe4646]

Our day will come when our two.peoples learn to live together as one

[@Jayspenc1]

This is a great song by a truly brilliant musician

[@celtical0]

thank you Tommu lad - a lovely tribute. God rest you Tommy & thanks for the music

[@CanterburyCat]

wonderful tribute.

[@vinceyoconnor]

We miss him too. From all in Keady Town