Voice Squad - Banks Of The Bann

Phil Callery, Fran McPhail and Gerry Cullen in Hughes Pub, Dublin.

[@christophernicholls3924]

Time passes, great voices like these leave us. These recordings remain to enrich our lives with the craft of their voices. Long may we be able to listen. Thank you lads for sharing your gift.

[@allenfeldman8869]

Phil Callery will be missed. Drink and sing a Parting Glass in his memory. First we lost Sean Corcoran and now Phil. Devastating!

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Didn't know, how sad

[@sentimentaloldme]

This is pure magic...The harmonies are out of this world..Simply beautiful..

[@torvilasulvstle362]

Pure magic, yes!

[@blvckwrath2479]

Lyrics: When first to this country a stranger I came, I placed my affections on a maid that was young, She being young and tender, her waist was small and slender, Kind Nature had formed her for my overthrow. On the banks of the Bann, where I first beheld her, She appeared like fair Juno or a Grecian queen, Her eyes shone like diamonds, her hair softly twining, Her cheeks were like roses or blood drips in snow. 'Twas her cruel parents that first caused our variance, All because I was poor of a low degree, But I'll do my endeavour to gain my love's favour, Although she is come from a rich family. My name is Delaney, a name that won't shame me, And if I had saved money, I'd have plenty in store, But drinking and courting, night rambling and sporting, Are the cause of my ruin and absence from home. Had I all the money that's in the West Indies, Or had I the gold of the African shore, I would spend it on pearls and on you my brown girl, For there's no other love on this earth I adore. Now since I have gained her I'm contented for life, I'll put rings on her fingers and gold in her ear. We'll live on the banks of the lovely Bann river, And in all sorts of splendour I'll style her my dear

[@lrlimits]

It's difficult to imagine better singing.

[@friendlybanjoatheist5464]

So pure! No gimmicks. Gorgeous!

[@jonesthephones]

Fantastic. I sing this song myself, but cannot believe just how beautiful is this rendition. had me in tears. Thank you

[@lrlimits]

I literally think this might be my favorite song.

[@lrlimits]

I am floored every time I hear these singers.

[@TeucerWilson]

this is as good as it gets

[@robertdaly5568]

Jesus,just fantastic,!,I have met the lads at our little singing club, gentlemen every one, that was fantastic.

[@eoinoriabhaigh8186]

This is as good as it gets. Beautiful.

[@uptonsavoie]

Best version of this tune I have heard. The melody is also used for a couple of hymns.

[@gryphgrrl]

I was telling a friend that this reminds me of Be Thou My Vision. I can't help but wonder which was first or how each came to be.....

[@kingofdubb2133]

pretty sure its the same tune as Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all Joy

[@michaelpeters1644]

Yes, I remember it from school. I think it was originally an Irish tune called Slane. And over time it came to be used for hymns, in the way of these things.

[@dottiebaker6623]

Beautiful.

[@brendavisceglia3977]

sat next to them many years ago...as they sang...perfection

[@jaybee7078]

Magical......

[@elrei2205]

Brilliant. RIP Phil Callery

[@cjsb22lr]

My mate Ian Hartland sang this in may folk club in 76 ------------------still make s me cry

[@erichelsinkimusic]

True treasure

[@melissabautz2346]

Wow! This is so good. Ear candy. Soul sustenance. Utterly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@sally554x]

Makes the hairs stand on the back of me neck. ❤️

[@torvilasulvstle362]

I translated this song into Norwegian, and me and my wife, three of my daughters, and her boyfiend sang that song for my youngest daughter when she turned 30, a story of HER life-song, and no eye was dry...

[@Dirtycowwalloper]

Incredible music for only three voices, absolutely beautiful

[@johnbamford9946]

I wish I could give this more than a like as it is truly wonderful, a most beautiful song.

[@sentimentaloldme]

Ní fheicimíd a leithéad arís..R.I.P. Phil June 2022.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Phil, Fran and Gerry are inspirations of mine

[@barnyWRX]

Perfect timing throughout. Simply sublime gentlemen.

[@brandanbullard4901]

Those three are really good voice really good group I didn't know they sing the Irish songs

[@irishlike1]

Pure magic! Such passionate singers. I would have loved to be there live...

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

Beautiful! My new favorite group!

[@michaelcassidy1174]

This is absolutely stunning.

[@ToqTheWise]

I’ve know of this song for years but it’s only now that I realize it’s the tune of “be thou my vision”, my favorite hymn.

[@ourluxor]

The tune is "Slane". An Irish traditional melody.

[@kingofdubb2133]

Also the same tune as Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,

[@rogerbrookes3515]

Bloody lovely.

[@vickystanley8853]

Tragically beautiful.

[@YukonCorneliusMJH]

This is so perfect!

[@roisinwhite390]

These guys are cool!!!!

[@oldflat]

RIP Phil.

[@healyrj2001]

So wonderful!

[@grimace5765]

Bones has a good taste in music

[@TheMaiben]

Great stuff lads. I love your singing and your songs. Maybe I'll get back to Ireland (home) for the Frank Harte festival in 2014 and I will get to sing with you all.

[@TattieB]

Superb singing!

[@eyeballin2901]

Just amazing and inspiring. Nothing else like it. Thanks for posting :)

[@roberthercliffe4783]

Brilliant!

[@LeeMitchellAcoustic]

Love these guys. Always have!!!

[@k8sl]

someone actually didn't like this? How is that possible?

[@liubaify]

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hjw9347]

Who was the one guy disliked this? Some folks have no taste

[@roberthercliffe4783]

Beautifully sung! Keep at it guys. For God's sake keep at it!

[@latenightpilgrim]

this is soooo good, reminds me of Judy Collins singing this in the early 70's......so good!

[@paulcozz1]

Perfect harmony

[@johnbarrett5229]

Beautiful! I wish to God that Nashville had something like this. So pure. So good.

[@redwoods7370]

Wow. Thank you.

[@Leterrier11]

beautiful!!!

[@user-yk8qf5tj8b]

Spine Tingling,so good.

[@finolacassidy731]

Gorgeous

[@kingofdubb2133]

Think that's the same tune as the hymn - Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all Joy,

[@oldgoats2623]

Amazing.

[@joolsem8082]

Lovely.

[@k8sl]

There is no better

[@steve864]

Are they still touring/gigin, id be there in a shot i have to see this live

[@sbreheny]

So, so sublime. What year was this? They look so much younger here than they do now.

[@oldflat]

circa 1990

[@MrHopeTelevision]

i think of the Coen Brothers' Miller's Crossing when I watch this video

[@goofy79248]

That are greát Singers, i.m.v.

[@warmfourloko]

SESH

[@joshmalonemusic4516]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrBrownstoneSESH]

Nice Uncle Ricky

[@brendanscanlon9062]

Give a listen to Niall Hanna’s rendition of this 🔥🔥🔥

[@lochlannpeoples6264]

I imagine the origin story must be some craic

[@MadRushMusic]

Really lovely! Is the tune the same one used in Lord of all Hopefullness, Lord of all Joy??? X Deni

[@BarryHawk]

They're pretty good huh?

[@spitwmb3319]

If it wasn't for bones..

[@TouchBud]

For real

[@qojte]

elmo why are you showing us this

[@user-hl9tp5xg6e]

Trust in Elmo. He is the chosen one.

[@misslane4106]

🍃💚🍃

[@Lisnageeragh]

Great video...is Huge's still on the go for sessions?

[@vault2459]

Ok bones

[@KD0071812]

0:23

[@yaisum]

Is their name a pun of 'Vice Squad'? The group name is as bad as these guys are good. Sublime.

[@fredytexis1]

What is BONES trying to tell us?

[@evoe]

Fredy Texis you don’t get it?

[@alexrg7315]

Anyone know when this was written?

[@johnodell5656]

"Slade" a traditional Irish tune

[@DavidMaurand]

The tune SLANE is not where this tune came from - it's where it ended up, used for "Be thou my vision." "With my love on the road" is the immediate predecessor of "Be thou my vision;" "The banks of the Bann" is an earlier variant of this tune, as would be "The hielan's o' Scotland." I expect there are others. (note: I am not 'shouting' by using all caps. when referencing hymn tunes, the convention is all caps to distinguish a tune from place names, surnames, titles, etc.) edited for accuracy and grammar.

[@glasgowbrian1469]

A church hymn reference states that The Banks of the Bann was published in 1909, and the tune was used for Be Thou My Vision, published in the Irish church hymnal in 1919. The English church hymnal usually states the name of the tune, as where it came from - Slane, which is a hill near Tara in Co. Meath. Does this fit in with your information? ..... Anyway, a good tune ends up spawning many songs in no time at all - and I’ve also written a folk song using it. But I'd be interested in how it became associated with Slane. You said it didn’t come from there originally.

[@kingofdubb2133]

It'salso the tune for the hymn Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy

[@daithiobeag]

Foirfe

[@criptixo]

SESH

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[@JAMATO27]

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