We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea

[@ericmcgrath3445]

This man is a national treasure

[@TrueBlueEG8]

How is he not world famous?? Absolutely beautiful music.

[@georgieplayer]

Really? I was wondering who talked the orchestra into accompanying this dirge.

[@garywhitt98]

George St George It’s not for you. Why make the negative comment to an obvious fan? Just move on to music you like? Maybe that would be kinder? Yes. Do that.

[@eoghainokeeffe3274]

He's certainly one of the best. 'Galileo' is one of the greatest songs ever written - it's both gravelly and soaring.

[@dagnut]

@@georgieplayer stick to doing bad covers in your sitting room bud. No point in day dreamin unless you can totally delude your self into think you've any right to judge a good song writer.

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

@@georgieplayer Visited your channel. Some nice playing, well done. However, this music touches me every time I hear it. As a singer this fella is crazy good, he's also a marvellous musician. The arrangement is sublime.

[@cosettespencer4635]

There is nothing that isn't exquisite about him as a performer, singer, songwriter and musician! Not to mention backing him with that amazing orchestra!!!

[@saskiaterlaag]

How can this be real? Sound, song, soul are totally aligned. It takes me out to the sea to float forever on the tides. I do hope Declan will come to the Netherlands.

[@saoirse32anois]

Probably the best live performance I've ever heard - absolutely mesmerising

[@donamariaminner88.]

I didn't know who he was until the transatlantic sessions. Declan is an amazing entertainer and vocalist. And, yes, this song was done justice that day. Well done sir!

[@allanrobins1564]

Yes, that's where I discovered him...just the other day! Great stuff. Echoes of Jimmy Webb there

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

@@allanrobins1564 I think Rufus Wainwright is a good comparison.

[@poppiesme7594]

I wish it was still 12 minutes long. One of my all time favourite songs. hauntingly beautiful xx

[@derekyeaman5833]

i completely love this ..... love declan ... what a beautiful singer songwriter ....

[@zoeg7985]

Wow! Thank you Christine Lavin for sending me to this song, sending me to discover you wow wow wow

[@podge7]

My favourite song for many years.... A powerful song. He is immense.

[@jearley22]

Theres just something about this guy and his voice.....wow, what range!!! Chills

[@arthuramazons2406]

I love this and I love swallows and amazons and sailing

[@allanrobins1564]

I wondered if that's where the title came from

[@eamonmcloughlin7163]

Great song. Great musician. Great musicianship. Great storyteller and nice tie.

[@petersimons8666]

if you any want to know about the sea, the ocean and love, this is the song by a great performer who can take you there beyond the horizon and if love prevails back again.

[@Rustycat69]

OMG that was absolutely stunning... The tenderness of the lyrics and the ancient wisdom of your words... Wow 😍💖🙏

[@melaniemurray6539]

Staring into someone's eyes and realizing you are in love with them, and this song is playing in the background. I just had this moment last night. Thank you, Declan. You are providing the soundtrack of love.

[@kevin11007]

What a talent.

[@EoinWalsh]

Stunning

[@kstanley7872]

Mesmerizing performance. Check out his new album. Lucky to see him perform it live in London this week.

[@gailfahy9923]

Beautiful love this 😍 and they put an advert in the 9min version😂 I'm sure the 12min is also beautiful 🇮🇪😍

[@lizad5772]

This us beyond phenomenal

[@theavenger3363]

Incredible

[@DaveFlynnComposer]

Great performance. Thanks for listing the orchestration credit Deco!

[@stepno]

Thanks to Christine Lavin for mentioning this in an interview as a great songwriter-and-symphony convergence.

[@isabellabretz]

i am so in love with this song!

[@user-yw7ln8gr8b]

absolutely breathtaking.

[@rsfunk]

One of the most beautiful songs / performances i've seen and heard!

[@liammcgovern5243]

He is like no one else, he is amazing..

[@aletabart9303]

What an incredible song, performance and combination with orchestra. I can also listen to 12 minutes, no problem. Must be a real joy to see live.

[@asakurad]

What a great arrangement! Holy cow!

[@MrColjazz]

This is fabulous, what an emotional singer, he really gets to me!!

[@oddball8974]

A masterpiece

[@NondualChristian]

First time hearing it and totally spellbound. 😮❤️❤️❤️

[@wesgrainger3560]

I've always loved this song but wow

[@SMacCuUladh]

I gave myy heart to hre, but she left me for other men, we used to listnen to this, i thougth it was forever, my beautiful gauther Abbie, that I had ripped from me.......

[@gloriadoidge8422]

THANKYOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GinaGreenYodels]

one of my Favourites. Wish i could hear the 12 minute version

[@oddball8974]

Gina G exactly my thought!

[@MegaGreatpretender]

Off the charts xxxxxx

[@anthonywhitefull]

Brilliant

[@KorbyLenker]

really beautiful. special moment recorded for sure

[@emmacrawford257]

Saw Declan in concert amazing!!!

[@brianodriscoll5030]

wauw just wauw

[@garywhitt98]

Yes. I remember. THAT’S what music is for. Irish bard.

[@katiegardner1317]

So breathtaking !! I felt I was living your words !! just brilliant !! such a pure Vocals !!

[@jlm61348]

Declan is the best! Can't wait for him to return to Lancaster, PA in U.S.

[@lizad5772]

Please can you rename with Declan O' Rourke in the title and also share to his main channel. This needs to be seen by all.

[@billywoods5678]

beautiful Declan well done

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

Sublime.

[@garywhitt98]

There isn’t anything I know of out there even close to this music. My my. How did he do it? By the way, you need to put Declan O’Rourke’s name in the title.

[@maggib3971]

Beautiful Being xx💜

[@karlbrowne6150]

Breathtaking. Is there a full length DVD of this concert available commercially?

[@margaretbarr7705]

😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@lauraburke8092]

What is this song about?

[@jasonfallon4968]

Different gravy .

[@432716]

ive seen better haircuts on an elephants tesicles

[@eamonmcloughlin7163]

Now why would you be looking at an elephants balls. Weird

[@pancholorentay]

Eamon Mcloughlin Toats Weirdballs🙄🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lalalizzy]

Nice hat

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

I think you'll find no hair there.