Van Morrison and the Chieftains performing Carrickfergus.

Van Morrison and the Chieftains performing Carrickfergus from the album Irish Heartbeat.

[@Rose4Hilary]

for the ones who stayed, for the ones who left, for the ones who were lost.

[@evelinegordon5619]

For all our glorious dead

[@annevogle]

I lost my older brother to alcoholism,He gave me the love of song,He took in anyone needing a place to stay,To those who knew Tom, We miss you , it’s been years. And I will never stop missing him

[@annagates8461]

sorry to hear of his passing. My son died from the same disease. RIP Mark.

[@laceymariemusic6109]

My mom passed away from aspiration pneumonia one week ago. She was only 57, but she was a proud Irish woman. Yesterday this played at her funeral in Toronto. What a moment it was. ❤️

[@brianbyrne3003]

@ Lacey Sorry to hear of your wonderful moms passing. Way too young to go! I'm an Irish guy and I lived in T.O. for a couple of years and was blown away with how amazing the Irish community is there. Such comraderie in the community. I loved Canadians.

[@johnarkle7916]

[@Badvibesdude]

My condolences.

[@jamesbell1982]

Condolences from Australia

[@janhensley5410]

Sincere condolences ❤🙏

[@thomasmcculey7942]

I love Van's rendition of this great Irish ballad. Lost my older bro a wk ago , he was a big Rory fan.

[@evelinegordon5619]

Me too. Kick in the gut ain't it.

[@claireclarke758]

I was born in Carrickfergus. Have lived in several countries since. My lovely, lovely soul mate lives only 10 miles away but haven’t seen him since mid December due to lockdown. Miss him.

[@grahammurphy2682]

Lost the love of my life . A carrickfergus girl loved her then love her now . Sadly we couldn't make it last

[@BlackBarney]

I make it to about 45 seconds before my eyes start to water. Most beautiful ballad of all time.

[@Tvoer]

...eh... Don't exaggerate. There are other tunes!

[@kevinslagle4611]

Yup. Me too

[@kevinslagle4611]

A handy boatman... A Rugby player just rowed from New York to Gallway. I'm sure a true love awaited him.

[@danieljohnston1914]

Van the man, during a tv interview said he did also! During the songs recording. He said he has a tough time getting thru it. God bless him. He's huan, after all eh?

[@evelinegordon5619]

45 seconds!! What are you, an alien? That first harp note should set ya ta wailing

[@TedWoodYourMentor]

While "Van the Man" is not happy with the music industry and doubtless was cut off at the pass financially by many an industry shark, we are blessed by Van's passion, soul, poetic writings, an his incomparable musical genius!

[@evelinegordon5619]

I've heard from a number of people that he is unpleasant to everyone he is not actually making music with so at least they have to suffer his...seems beyond annoyed. Even back in " the day", lots of groupies wouldn't even ball him. That cracks me up, Van grumbling around and everyone else having orgiastic frenzies.

[@williamfarmer3841]

This group were locals at the Irish Mist in Seal Beach, CA. I purchased their CD on the way out. I listened today on my my NAD receiver and I truly understood how great they are. Especially KarrickFurgus made me cry. God Bless the Irish.

[@macadavy]

Reading the comments, it seems no one has noticed that this fine rendition by Van the Man is accompanied by one of Ireland's finest folk bands: The Chieftains. "But I'll sing no more now - 'til I get a drink!"

[@roseletendre308]

Yes! I do! Amazing artists

[@unterwant]

of course they are wonderful !! and paddy, the pied piper, is a special one... love them all together !!

[@j.richardson3638]

They are legend.

[@jeanwillis7774]

Paddy Maloney bless his heart,passed today the founder of the Chieftains.I’m heartsick thinking about it ☘️☘️☘️☘️🇨🇦

[@thestrangepasenger]

I can tell you, that I thought about it many times, its for this, to me its a jewel, its puré Irish music, not only for the artists, the best in ireland, but for the songs that they chosen to interpreta, it get out the best and the wors of me

[@rsoriani]

Best version ever. Van Morrison captures the angst and sadness of the song. The loneliness felt by a broken man and the expectation of dying in drunken stupor.

[@earlkermit]

This song speaks deeply to the Irish Soul.

[@robertcoker4648]

This song was played @JFK's, JFK.jr's, Diana's, Elvis, and many others funeral, if you have a drop of Irish Blood/Heart you probably be basket case by it's finish, I am

[@wazootube]

@@robertcoker4648 everybody has some irish in them...

[@robertcoker4648]

...... be it blood or spirit, I know I do !!

[@naneech2389]

@@robertcoker4648 aaaqaaqaqqq

[@elizabethgilmore-duddy4058]

The one and only. No one sings like Van.

[@Makeza66]

With this song I remember a guy which used to life across our street. His name was Roel. He had a pub near the water and on summer days he always played this song. The music was so loud that the whole street could enjoy this beautiful song. unfortunately he died at a young age at cancer. I will never forget his smile when he played this song. RIP.

[@kevinwburke1]

Have a Guiness...sip a whiskey...close your eyes....as they may get misty and you will be melancholic...Happy St Patrick's Day and thank you Van and the Chieftains.

[@evelinegordon5619]

It is possible, I say preferable, to have come through the wars and emerged sober. Believe me when I tell you, other than a little adaptation to not have the drink, you can lay down your head and weep like a proper Irishman and remember it all. Far less puking too, and you can make many best friends by sharing out your wee drams. They are temporary, but when they tip over find another.

[@jdb10715]

Carrickfergus is one of my top favs. Only problem I have with it is it brings back sad memories and the urge to get a drink "But I'll sing no more 'til I get a drink." Who else has printed off Van's lyrics to this & sings along? In time I'll have it all by heart, pauses and all.

[@catherinecarroll1094]

One of my all time favourites! I just love Van & The Chieftans version. 💜 In fact they whole album is just brilliant.

[@ramzirihani9060]

Beautiful rendition. Van Morrison: Ireland's gift to the world!

[@marshgrant6149]

He's Welsh

[@jdb10715]

Printed his version to sing along. Only problem is I want to get drunk since it's such a sad, moving song

[@marymallon2405]

Hes from Belfast.

[@unterwant]

@@marymallon2405 He is from Belfast and Belfast is not situated in Wales (Not at all !!!) 🙃

[@marymallon2405]

@unterwant I didn't say anything about Wales. I said hes from Belfast. If you look at reply from Marsh Grant made 3 years ago they state Hes Welsh. Sorry but being from same part of world Van Morrison I know Belfast is not situated in Wales (Not at all !!!) 🤣

[@cena1641]

My boyhood friends and my own relations have all passed on like the melting snow.

[@robertcoker4648]

Nothing as sad as an Old Man alone, waiting for death's siren call

[@StefanRLion]

this song relates so much too me ,but never mind me , today the person that brought this song to my attention and the stories they lived the love they share , said good bye too there amazing daughter and a mother,grandmother and a blooming great friend ,Thinking of you now Nettie x Rest well x.

[@evelinegordon5619]

May Nettie enjoy her much earned rest, she is loved.

[@heyitsjustadamnvideo822]

Fookin' love this song...can't get enough of it...louder bartender, LOUDER!!!!

[@eleanorbeadsworth43]

Carrickfergus

[@sandraoopie]

Hey, It's just a damn video ayyyymen!!!!!

[@flatonia]

Don't you mean "Turn it Up...a little bit higher?". 😉

[@karmayangzom5497]

This song is achingly beautiful.

[@brianward6994]

karma yangzom Spot on.

[@danieljohnston1914]

The movie "Belfast" was achingly tough to watch as well. This song came on at just the right moment, in it. A young confused boy, in broken Belfast, wondering if his daddy's coming home. " You coming back daddy?" I could no longer hold back the tears.

[@RKNELIAS]

THIS IS REALLY THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG I HAVE EVER LISTENED TO !!!!

[@bobaldo2339]

Without question you are 100% correct!

[@owenohara623]

Great Is AnV

[@garethdavies7488]

Jim Mccann's is infinitely better, sorry

[@Texans9517]

Listen to Allison Moorer's version..incredible!!

[@daveowens]

Genuine.

[@kenhenryrdsand1667]

One of the very bestes songs Van The Man has sung ever.

[@canndo1]

This makes me cry. I’m Irish on my mothers side and I love a good melancholy song

[@hermankremer3419]

howhever, hé ' s one of the best folk and soul singers of the 20 century

[@danieljohnston1914]

I watched the movie "Belfast", playing checkers with my lovey. And this song came over the tv set. I fell in love with it immediately.

[@KESNAULT]

Lyrics fantastic....incredible

[@FeiduFeidu]

RIP, Paddy Moloney

[@sanclersantander4623]

somebody sing this one at me funeral...but no time soon.

[@bonjegetreal441]

Such big Entertainment and WITH heart and Pride THAT can Only be vikingblood in THAT MANs weins THANK you Irland ( remembering rory Gallagher and Philip lynott) just so pure as it Comes .....THANK you Michael stockholm💜💜💜

[@davido3026]

You are wrong!!! Poetry is not entertainment!!! Only higher souls enjoy it!

[@evelinegordon5619]

I am Celtic and Norse and I do not understand the connection. Norse ballads,and of course the yodeling and in some areas throat singing, is so different. There are boulders in Norse folk, the sea is in the Gaelic.

[@svenrb]

I've been a fan of Van Morrison since the 60's

[@marilyns8497]

Sven Redbeard. Me too, but it's not a competition.

[@svenrb]

@@marilyns8497 Who said it was?

[@arvelieandreassen857]

I love this song from a guy in Scandinavia.

[@pattykad]

I remember when JFK Jr died, one of the major tv stations did a tribute to him with Van's version playing. "My childhood days bring back sad reflections...." "my boyhood friends and my own relations have all passed on....." It was absolutely heartwrenching.

[@johncrann6557]

Beautiful song, from one of the greatest folk albums ever...

[@kenmacfarlane8744]

Very, very true.

[@jeanetteheinen8562]

Happy St. Patrick's Day Sir Van Morrison. I'm Irish and love this song.

[@bonjegetreal441]

Smiling "man" THATS not every picture❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@Leanashe23]

This song makes me think of my grandparents who both sadly passed away last year. I cry tears of happiness though because I had so many wonderful and happy memories of them. R.I.P. x

[@terriejohnston8801]

I def.have my favorites here, on Irish Heartbeat. BUT you DEF. CAN'T go wrong any way you look at it. OR IS THAT ANY way you listen to it?!? 😉 Happy 😘😊 Sad 😪😭Stoned 😁😜😊or Straight. 👼 ONLY 1 VAN. every mood ...This MAN got you covered. Love from PA. GOTTA 🎵🎧🎤GO!!.." She Moved thru the Fair " just started...👰🎩

[@Gianfranco_69]

This song gets me weepy......most times

[@mikeyrimshot]

Best version I've heard. Even beats the Clancy's.

[@arthurmarkos5522]

There are days I need Van to help ferry me over. This is one. Thanks Van!!!

[@lynnpehrssonpotter4845]

never ever is he disappointing, beautiful, passionate, ....

[@unterwant]

simply ... van-tastic .....

[@lynnpehrssonpotter4845]

@@unterwant SAID WELL LOL

[@unterwant]

@@lynnpehrssonpotter4845"never ever is he disappointing" SAID WELL LOL 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@jeanbrown2351]

my granny came from carrickfergus we have visited her home land loved the people

[@jamesmichael2646]

One of the best songs ever. And its mysterious origins only adds to it.

[@JohnARosemeyer]

This is almost too much. Achingly beautiful.

[@runswithcats1]

The first time I heard it was at John Kennedy Jr's funeral and immediately bought the cd and have never been sorry. I find it so haunting and I guess it's perception how your relate. But I'm glad it's up here . thanks for posting.

[@donnajarvis9542]

The Van sings this so beautifully

[@vmangani]

This is really the best version ever. I agree.

[@williamkelly9859]

Everything is subjective but morrison is the greatest irish artist ever.

[@thereddirtgirl1]

Pulls at the heart strings......well done Van.

[@islavista00]

What a version of this song, Van is surely the Man!!

[@beatricemilleder9649]

One of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@johnwints5888]

Saw the great IRISHMAN in Dublin, 2002 - He is a superstar and great northern Irish talent !

[@paulrimmer2853]

Van is a true Brit.

[@kieransavage3835]

A true Irish Brit...

[@julieshrive3198]

Magnificent .Heard this many times at Half-moon Putney [ Jonah] London uk .It is my bones .Could it be that I have Irish Tinker [ Smith] in my heritage ?

[@marioncrawley]

So much feeling in this version, just beautiful, haven't heard it in long time and feel quite melancholic hearing it now.

[@gerardlawlor7872]

proud to be irish we have the best music

[@arthurmarkos5522]

I am a Greek American with an Irish wife, sadly passed, but she introduced me to this music, one of the greatest gifts.

[@blessedalcuin]

I am a Geek-American and I love Irish music, the Chieftains, and Van Morrison!

[@patricias5122]

Condolences on the loss of your wife....I"m glad you have the memories of her music.

[@moosey62]

There must be some diagram showing the correlation between shit weather and good music.

[@geoffreywilliams7705]

So beautiful, full of memories of life's sadness . . .

[@AFrownAndAFatMan]

Somewhere in India, the song touches one more heart. Interestingly, my 8 month old daughter sleeps to the tune.

[@unterwant]

she might be 8 now is she still listening ....?

[@lassegranlund7618]

Dear van Morrison, best ever

[@eileenbailey8634]

I love this song and I lovvve Van Morrison 🕊🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪♥️☘️🎼

[@tonysilver7937]

Quite simply very beautiful one of Vans best

[@sandraoopie]

Unforgettable amazing song and singer.

[@SilverHobart]

I think that this is one of the most beautiful songs that I've ever heard..and Van Morrison soulful accounting of life is done perfectly..Thank You, Emile for this unforgettable tune.xoxo, Silver

[@robertrhein8703]

Nothing but soul Van!

[@w8godot]

In the running for my favorite song ever... it always wins hands down when I've had a few

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Beyond beauty full.

[@angelasharpe6348]

Wonderful version. Full of angst and passion. Love it.

[@rbmartiniv]

I want this played at my funeral.

[@user-sh5iu1lq6x]

What an incredible song. I've heard it on Kenneth Branagh's Belfast which imo is a Masterpiece and I can't stop listening to it now. Great choice of song. I thought It fits the story very well

[@sorelarrow6535]

I've done exactly the same and am now reliving this incredible music with VM and The Chieftains

[@inescacharron9832]

Una canción muy muy irlandesa,

[@willeminadejager3238]

ditto!

[@janhensley5410]

Agree 100% 💚🍀

[@DKilgallen]

Love this song and the Chieftains. I remember this song was played at JFK Jr.’s funeral. It was his favorite song. I always think of him when I hear it. RIP

[@maureencollins5177]

Have never heard a better version.

[@zuvuyataj77]

This awesome version by that Celtic Prince, Ivan Morrison, just tears my Heart apart...... What SOUL, what astoundingly DEEP emotion he brings to our ears delight / sorrow....i'm Always pouring tears when I hear this. I'm 1/4 Irish, 1/4 English + 1/2 Scottish which = 100% CELTIC !! No one who has walked the soil of Caledonia does a more intense/better version than yer man VAN..........'nuff said.......

[@johnflatley7770]

Beautifully stated.

[@sandraoopie]

John Flatley gorgeously and eloquently stated. Thank you!

[@zuvuyataj77]

+sandraoopie.......Yes, Indeed and thank you so much for the complement, friend.......and Thanks to the Universe for our Celtic Soulman Ivan Morrison !!!!

[@sandraoopie]

+taj peacock amen to that my friend! Great minds think alike :-)).

[@lizzybeth22]

+taj peacock Agree with you 1000 %.

[@kez51able]

OMG This is one of the most beautiful songs ever Ronan Keating sings this also.... Perfection.......

[@HanorahDuggan]

The best version!

[@bonjegetreal441]

And of Course i recon..the chieftains. Beatyful

[@citrusmarketing6436]

GENIUS!

[@shiva1742]

Heartbreaking ..... just heartbreaking. ...... and so beautiful.

[@mikefuchs-sb8pv]

ahhh, what memories this beauty revives..

[@kizimbosinon2892]

The best ❤️❤️

[@liz2111]

What a national treasure, Van Mossison & the Chieftains are!

[@unterwant]

..... international treasure .... !!!!

[@kerrickter]

Hearing Van Morrison sing my name brought tears to my eyes, thanks for posting.

[@janhensley5410]

Love you Van The Man! Rave on! 💚❤️🍀🎶👏

[@chrisdansey2600]

I never realised that Carrickfergus was a blues until I heard Van perform it.

[@lizzybeth22]

Van can make any song into the blues

[@unterwant]

not to forget the chieftains !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Irish music is white blues.

[@katycoyote]

for me Grandad, still love and miss you what a song xxx

[@dannyalba1]

Absolutely brilliant! Simply love Van the Man

[@himanshushukla2774]

I wished I had you in Carrickfergus, Only for nights in Ballygrand, I would swim over the deepest ocean, The deepest ocean to be by your side. But the sea is wide and I can't swim over And neither have I wings to fly. I wish I could find me a handy boatman To ferry me over to my love and die. My childhood days bring back sad reflections Of happy days so long ago. My boyhood friends and my own relations. Have all passed on like the melting snow. So I'll spend my days in endless roving, Soft is the grass and my bed is free. Oh to be home now in Carrickfergus, On the long road down to the salty sea. And in Kilkenny it is reported On marble stone there as black as ink, With gold and silver I did support her But I'll sing no more now till I get a drink. I'm drunk today and I'm rarely sober, A handsome rover from town to town. Oh but I am sick now and my days are numbered Come all ye young men and lay me down.

[@janhensley5410]

Thank you

[@danny42378]

Amazing that the original Irish version of this song was as comedy, the American Irish version became tragedy, then that version becomes the Irish version. Incredible how songs evolve.

[@mikmcd2075]

i didn't know ?

[@katg9494]

This is one of my favorite songs sung by them...great version

[@RG-kl8iu]

I LOVE ALL of the SONGS from the movie Matchmaker!!! This sounds even better done Professionally! Thank God!!! :)

[@slowmonkey1]

What an emotional song!

[@kez51able]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG......

[@largemarge1603]

Perfect. This is the reason for the Internet.

[@pdvmorris1]

@eibhlin17 touching thank you! I sing each may 5th at my da's graveside as we once sang it together as we walked home from late work in the fields!

[@WickedGravityVideo]

Less than 200 views... for one of the sweetest songs out there.... this is truly a jewel.... thanks for posting. LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF VM

[@brownale1000]

Just had my first Sullivan's Black Marble Stout.... great song subscribed cheers

[@lizzybeth22]

if so, then I must listen to it, for I can't imagine anything lovelier than this...... the way Van's voice soars is incredibly beautiful.

[@itutenj1]

I know someone from Carrick Fergus and sang this to him today.

[@stephenmarcus2825]

Van is Van. He’s a brilliant musical talent. Cares not much for his audience when he plays live. Ignores us even. Still he is great. The Chieftains are a spectacular band.

[@talstory]

he would melt a heart of stone

[@tr4nscend]

Why couldn't I be born in a period where good music like this existed rather than awful pop?? This song is unreal!

[@FKosloski1]

look off the beaten path for good music