Ha, ha what a flaming good idea Christy.. RHICB could record a dozen tunes to burn on millions of CDs. Then, sell them on a buy one get five free basis. The Rakes of Kildare and the Humours of Arlene could feature! Thanks for the music Christy and for such a laugh.
PS Great suggestion Traudel how about Gortatagort?
What a lovely bunch of songs!!! Very many thanks, dear Christy, your weekly sessions are a special treat!
Watching your 3rd Lockdown Video for us it almost feels like being at a gig, though the surroundings are different, yours and ours …
Very nice to have your bit of chat in between and please don’t shorten the number of songs. Thanks to Andy and Juno too – they’re doing a great job!
What about one of John Spillane’s songs for the next session?!
Keep well,
Traudel
Christy's reply
already 37 different songs for next Monday….(requests on this platform do recieve particular attention)…..it is truly a wonder of my world that I can sing here on Monday night and, within hours, the songs echo around the globe….John Spillane’s “Gortatagort” is never far from my lips
Well Christy, between your sessions and Gerry O’Connors fiddle session I am getting a great lash of great tunes and music these strange days. I love your background stories to the songs, really brings them alive. I wonder if you have ever covered Christy Hennessey’s I am a Star? Would love to hear you sing it. And a fav of mine has always been Easter Snow, beyond out in the Naul….Great ifyou could give them a lash some session. Thanks for singing for us.
Christy's reply
I will have another roll around in the Easter Snow some day …I simply could not sing Christie’s “Star”…..you are very welcome Pat Darcy
Love those emigrant statues. Eamonn created full size ones which used to be located in Waterloo Place in Derry and so captured that era – the father staunchly striding forward, refusing to look back, the son looking back and aware of what he was leaving, the young girl, parched drinking from the fountain all having tramped from Donegal to go to a new life that they could never predict. I was unhappy when the statues were moved – I feared they had emigrated too – but they are now further down the Quay on the waterfront. I still feel the original site was more appropriate but they capture so much of our history. Interesting to read that a new “Duffys Cut” has been found in nearby Northwood – they believe one of the cholera victims from mile 59 escaped and carried the cholera to Northwood where there is another mass grave. Amazing how that song has brought so much history to light. Thank you for the songs and stories.
Christy's reply
I think I’ll try it out next Monday..its time for a Wally Page song….I’ve considered it a powerful ballad since first hearing it…Wally paints such vivid pictures, is such a soulful singer….and a good friend
Christy’s reply
first time I’ve heard Eileen’s song “Dunmanway” soulful singing Marty.
Tks Christy..
There’s a strange little story attached to that song.
On day I got a knock on my door, there was this man in his 80 s , never met or seen him before, he introduced himself , I invited him in,he had heard about me through the Irish grapevine and remembered me playing gigs in NY.
He proceeded to tell me about his late wife , who was from Dunmanway she died suddenly in August, he had written everything down , handed it to me , and said can u write a song in her memory. He finished his cup of tea , left his name and address and left.. by night fall I had what I thaught was a wee song that would do the trick ..I put it on a CD and sent it to him, he was overjoyed, there’s a lot more to the story ,but that will do for now.sorry for the long ramble..
Christy's reply
When I began this forum it was in the hope that such “rambles” might be shared…I cherish the small community that has evolved..in particular, those of you who have remained loyal to this wee platform..fair play to ye
Cm there is an automatic moderator on this guestbook.Its not a person.Its all done automatically. If I send something that seems dodgy or with multiple links..it wont post.It is a good thing and mostly all forums have one.Any inappropriate entries will not be posted but sent into a place where they sit .I call it limbo.Its a good thing.It prevents imploders, interlopers,gatecrashers, trolls,meanies,invaders, raiders.
Bad language can trigger it for example.
But it dont stop many posts it’s got to be really dodgy. Once in a blue moon it kicks in.It happened to me once years ago when I put too many links with blue lines in a post.
By the way I think your dream was udderly amazing ..but don’t be milking it now..
CS !
Christy's reply
Thanks CS…Now I understand and remember…we had some very ugly attacks here a few years back and sought help from our site technical crew…
Hi Christy
Brilliant set of lockdown videos!
Looking forward to the next edition, would be great to hear Reel in the Flickering Light, what a beautiful song. I was introduced to your music at an early age by my dad, Reel has always been a song that’s stuck with me.
On a side note – I can’t believe I’ve only just recently discovered Dalesman’s Litany, was surprised to hear my hometown of Keighley make an appearance in there.
It’s my dads 50th next year, hoping to take him to one of your gigs at some point, whenever that may be. Would be nice to fly him home to Co. Armagh to see you. If not, Hull or Halifax or Hell will do.
Hope you and yours are well,
Cameron
Christy's reply
Hey Cam…..good to hear from Keightley..I played there once….I used to live on the Keightley Rd out of Halifax….a place called Causeway Foot…twas there that I first heard this song sung by an exiled Scot called Alastair Cameron
Christy, great to have another front row seat at your latest gig. Away Ye Broken Heart is such a melancholic song and then on closing a picture of Bobby’s response to his accusers. Michael Considine died so young who knows what beautiful songs they could have written had they have lived. As always love your humorous take on politicians! Le grá Mary
Christy's reply
Mary,these on line gigs are a great help to me..when Andy suggested it I resisted initially..then the invite came for Martin’s 70th commemoration…with that done I had a sense of the process and decided to give it a go… since then Andy and I have gotten together on Mon nights..I sing the few songs..he brings it home and tidies it up, then Juno sends it out on Thursdays..it breaks the week up nicely for me..in between I get on with my rehearsals and revisions with the added dimension of having a wee gig to perform every monday night……it bears no comparison to the real thing but I cherish everything that creates diversion from the current stasis…
PS..I’ve volunteered my services to sing a song with Arlene’s Renewable Heat Incentive Céilí Band….
Morning Christy thanks for another instalment I m here listening to you while emptying bags of turf into the shed who would have thought by the 5 th of June the turf would home and Christy Moore would be singing to you while you were doing it this is mighty keep it going
Face the puck out
Christy's reply
good man Iggy….hope ye are all safe and well… you are sorted for next winter with the turf safely home…its a gift to have the turf shed…I’m remembering the sight of a beautifully crafted clamp of turf… I marvel at the old skills… dry stone walls, beautiful spring water wells, perfect hay ricks, potato pits, churned butter, pulped mangles, the open hearth fire that burned 24/365 and around which everything revolved…
been listening to bro Johnny’s beautiful song for the Frontline workers..wish I could do it justice..I gave it my best shot but could not get it as good as the singing on the demo..
Forgot to say enjoyed this. I know you mentioned it before .But for anyone who has time to pass there are 6 episodes. Hope it makes it past the moderator..hes worse than a reithe ar buile ..
Great to hear the “locked in” sessions – looks like the confinement is doing you no harm as sounding as good as ever, Loved the “emigrant” statues in the background too. Sad to see the red list of cancelled gigs but we’ll be like spring cattle in a new meadow when they finally let us out. Good to hear you are still working on new songs – always good to have a new challenge. It’s such a strange time but we’ve com through tough times before and the music both soothes and lifts. Hopefully the crew are doing well in their various locations – miss seeing the team working at gigs and it all coming together. Still praying for Bundoran but looking forward to wherever and whenever the next gig is. Stay safe and thank you.
Christy's reply
The sculpture you spotted in the background is ” The Emigrants” by the late Eamon O’Doherty. Eamon was a proud citizen of Derry. He lived most of his life in Dublin where he studied, practiced and lectured in Architecture… but I knew him in a different realm…we first met when he was travelling with Sweeney’s Men.. in early Planxty years Andy Irvine lived with Eamon and his wife Barbara in Donnybrook… I recorded a song he wrote “The Ballad of Joe McCann” in 1976 on an album ” The Iron Behind The Velvet” (I’ll never forget the night I sang it in Ballymurphy !) in 1987 he painted the sleeve for my album “Unfinished Revolution”. He also illustrated that wondeerful book The Northern Fiddler by Alan Feldman. It is his sculpture that makes for his lasting legacy. Some of his public works include The Diamond in Derry, Galway Hooker in Eyre Square Galway, the Floozie in the jacuzzi on Croppys Acre Dublin, the James Connolly opp Liberty hall Dublin….
When I heard that his “Emigrants” was coming up for auction we managed to buy it…I touch the head every morning and remember happy times spent with my good friend
Dear Christy,
I was absolutely delighted with strike 3, it really was ‘Reasons to be Cheerful part 3’.
What a fabulous 20 minutes, absorbing and simply one of the best one thirds of an hour that i can recall since playing ‘Me and the Rose’ twice over some years ago.
A couple of Punchestown festivals ago i noticed that Declan O’ was playing in Port Laoise one night. Leaving the other 6 revellers in Fallon’s of Kilcullen, i set off alone down the motorway to the gig.
There were shamefully only 44 of us in the room above the pub to see this genius of a writer/performer, who had to finish a song or two early because the heavy metal band downstairs had started up.
A night in Fallons , the Hideout and Bardons may be great but Declan was immeasurably greater.
Thanks to Easkey for Dunmanway, to CS (15) for the donkey trick, to Dave for the political music take and Hilary for the link ,but especially thanks to you for an all round wonderful part 3 mini gig.
Rory
Ps come with us to Parkhead and sing The fields of Athenry with 60,000 other souls who agree about the choice of Ireland’s greatest folk song.
Christy's reply
Many years ago myself and Mick Devine were seated in Parkhead breathing in the wonderful atmosphere…. I was stunned when “Viva La Quinte Brigada” was played over the Tannoy….and then overwhelmed when the chorus was sung loudly from the Terraces….I’d never experienced anything quite like it before….its the same every time I sing it in Barrowland….I’ve been fortunate to have played so many prestigious venues around the world…no room compares to “Mags McIvor’s”, as we waltz beneath that Carousel of Healing ………
CM
Lockdown part trí was lovely to get up to this morning.
I enjoyed it quite a bit …a million thanks for all the songs ..love lightening bird wind river man.
Nice to hear Andy..I played along with my guitar..
I understand that silence when you finish a song ..its an odd feeling making such videos.
.
I’ve had a problem with two tyrant donkeys .I think there is a breed of a horse or rhino or something in them. They knock walls ..evict my tiny peaceful two ,drink all the water eat all the grass and lie out flat in the sun like kings of my field.!!
Crazy nutjobs ..I tried everything to keep them out.In the end I consulted dadó.. He said put a plan on them .I tied a white string above the wall all across the boundry.
It worked !! they didnt cross it thinking it was an eletric wired fence.Must of got a dose of one some where before.!
Anois all is peaceful once more.
CS
Ps
By the way Liam óg rhymes with kylie Minogue.
Christy's reply
That silence is a precious gift
Your Dadó is surely a Man of Wisdom
them feckin Donkeys can be as stubborn as Mules
bit also the most beautiful of creatures
thanks to you and Róisín for the balm from Vermont
I rubbed some in and dreamt that my fingers had turned into Udders
Made my day !
Smoke signals from the (more than ever) lockdowned Bay. XXX
Christy's reply
Mo cara,
your signal clearly visible as it rises from yonder hill
“If you saw it from a satelite
all the green and the blue and white
the beauty of the curve of the Earth
and the Oceans below
you might think it was Paradise
if you did’nt know
you might think it was turning
but its turning so slow”
……………………………(from “How Long” by Jackson Brown)
How my life has been enhanced by songs from so many writers, many of whom I’ve never even met….songs from writers who’s names are long since forgotten yet their verses and melodies still resound…songs that can carry comfort and pleasure to singers and listeners across the centuries in far distant lands….
It may be the purest accolade…when a song outlives the memory of who it was that wrote it…
I need these songs….they give me purpose, they’ve given me the time and shown me ways to meditate,…I was a small boy when our Mother taught me “Kevin Barry” and “The Meeting of The Waters” ….70 years later I am immersed in a new song from Paul Doran….a song that has dominated my working days since first hearing it 6 weeks ago…
I’m reminded of a time in Paris over 40 years ago….a French Tour had fallen apart ( a story in itself) so I went to Paris to hear The Bothy Band play….I was living in the back of a Peugeot 404 Van totally immersed in the song “Lord Baker” …in the singing of John Reilly…( I wonder who wrote that song ! )
Dear Christy,
after another day working isolated from home you made my day with your instalment. Again a very interesting choice of songs. I liked the little duet with Andy and the a capella parts. Thank you (and Andy of course) so much for taking your time to play and record these sessions. And it is a custom now I’m looking forward to the next ;-). Keep on keeping on!
Christy's reply
soon as we get a tripod for the iPhone, Andy will come and sing a song with me
easkey 12 June 4, 2020 at 4:27 pm Location: Easkey
It’s raining cats and dogs,
I’m stuck here in the bog,
There’s a river running down
The old bog road,
I’ve a hundred bags to fill
The midgets are giving me hell
I’m isolated, frustrated and a little bored.
In the distance I can hear
The wind whistling through the gap
As it gathers speed down the mountain side,
The Heather’s swaying to and frow,
And I’ve no where else to go
I’m stuck here filling bags of turf.
Now there’s duck two eggs in my bag
And a whate of bread and jam,
And some high octane Barry’s bags to make the tae,
Think I’ll write myself a song
And the world can sing along
And send on to Christy Moore today.
Ohh listoonvarna, listoon listoon, Varna.
Christy's reply
a duck egg and the streaky rasher..hard to bate out on the bog
Great that Clancys/Woody and Ewan got you hooked,Christy…same here…
You mention the gaming industry…no coincidence that the (alleged) UK Minister for Health is MP for Newmarket-and a senior ‘Government’ adviser has a key role in the gambling industry… if the current Covid disgrace is deemed a ‘success’ by the PM,it would be even more unsettling to be part of a failure…thankfully,your Lockdown 3 is on repeat and its warming the bunker in great style…
No spoilers for fellow listeners who have yet to enjoy Lockdown 3…but,thanks to you and Andy ‘Scorsese’Moore…nice mini tour of the ‘hit factory’ too …
Wonderful music and your good self in very relaxed mode,I’d say… a very welcome boost to this cold ,damp bunker…In a dark corner,I dusted off the mandolin for the final song-and as its the closest I’ll get to being Andy Irvine,I’m settling for it!
Thanks a million…I hope we can return to our respective gigs soon-but your music is so welcome and greatly appreciated.And superb words on screen to finish.
Strange times and some dangerous folk at work ,but great sounds ‘let the music keep your spirits high’…
Greetings and gratitude rfom the suffragettes and me
Ha, ha what a flaming good idea Christy.. RHICB could record a dozen tunes to burn on millions of CDs. Then, sell them on a buy one get five free basis. The Rakes of Kildare and the Humours of Arlene could feature! Thanks for the music Christy and for such a laugh.
PS Great suggestion Traudel how about Gortatagort?
Lambeg & Bodhrán ?
What a lovely bunch of songs!!! Very many thanks, dear Christy, your weekly sessions are a special treat!
Watching your 3rd Lockdown Video for us it almost feels like being at a gig, though the surroundings are different, yours and ours …
Very nice to have your bit of chat in between and please don’t shorten the number of songs. Thanks to Andy and Juno too – they’re doing a great job!
What about one of John Spillane’s songs for the next session?!
Keep well,
Traudel
already 37 different songs for next Monday….(requests on this platform do recieve particular attention)…..it is truly a wonder of my world that I can sing here on Monday night and, within hours, the songs echo around the globe….John Spillane’s “Gortatagort” is never far from my lips
Well Christy, between your sessions and Gerry O’Connors fiddle session I am getting a great lash of great tunes and music these strange days. I love your background stories to the songs, really brings them alive. I wonder if you have ever covered Christy Hennessey’s I am a Star? Would love to hear you sing it. And a fav of mine has always been Easter Snow, beyond out in the Naul….Great ifyou could give them a lash some session. Thanks for singing for us.
I will have another roll around in the Easter Snow some day …I simply could not sing Christie’s “Star”…..you are very welcome Pat Darcy
Love those emigrant statues. Eamonn created full size ones which used to be located in Waterloo Place in Derry and so captured that era – the father staunchly striding forward, refusing to look back, the son looking back and aware of what he was leaving, the young girl, parched drinking from the fountain all having tramped from Donegal to go to a new life that they could never predict. I was unhappy when the statues were moved – I feared they had emigrated too – but they are now further down the Quay on the waterfront. I still feel the original site was more appropriate but they capture so much of our history. Interesting to read that a new “Duffys Cut” has been found in nearby Northwood – they believe one of the cholera victims from mile 59 escaped and carried the cholera to Northwood where there is another mass grave. Amazing how that song has brought so much history to light. Thank you for the songs and stories.
I think I’ll try it out next Monday..its time for a Wally Page song….I’ve considered it a powerful ballad since first hearing it…Wally paints such vivid pictures, is such a soulful singer….and a good friend
Christy’s reply
first time I’ve heard Eileen’s song “Dunmanway” soulful singing Marty.
Tks Christy..
There’s a strange little story attached to that song.
On day I got a knock on my door, there was this man in his 80 s , never met or seen him before, he introduced himself , I invited him in,he had heard about me through the Irish grapevine and remembered me playing gigs in NY.
He proceeded to tell me about his late wife , who was from Dunmanway she died suddenly in August, he had written everything down , handed it to me , and said can u write a song in her memory. He finished his cup of tea , left his name and address and left.. by night fall I had what I thaught was a wee song that would do the trick ..I put it on a CD and sent it to him, he was overjoyed, there’s a lot more to the story ,but that will do for now.sorry for the long ramble..
When I began this forum it was in the hope that such “rambles” might be shared…I cherish the small community that has evolved..in particular, those of you who have remained loyal to this wee platform..fair play to ye
Cm there is an automatic moderator on this guestbook.Its not a person.Its all done automatically. If I send something that seems dodgy or with multiple links..it wont post.It is a good thing and mostly all forums have one.Any inappropriate entries will not be posted but sent into a place where they sit .I call it limbo.Its a good thing.It prevents imploders, interlopers,gatecrashers, trolls,meanies,invaders, raiders.
Bad language can trigger it for example.
But it dont stop many posts it’s got to be really dodgy. Once in a blue moon it kicks in.It happened to me once years ago when I put too many links with blue lines in a post.
By the way I think your dream was udderly amazing ..but don’t be milking it now..
CS !
Thanks CS…Now I understand and remember…we had some very ugly attacks here a few years back and sought help from our site technical crew…
Hi Christy
Brilliant set of lockdown videos!
Looking forward to the next edition, would be great to hear Reel in the Flickering Light, what a beautiful song. I was introduced to your music at an early age by my dad, Reel has always been a song that’s stuck with me.
On a side note – I can’t believe I’ve only just recently discovered Dalesman’s Litany, was surprised to hear my hometown of Keighley make an appearance in there.
It’s my dads 50th next year, hoping to take him to one of your gigs at some point, whenever that may be. Would be nice to fly him home to Co. Armagh to see you. If not, Hull or Halifax or Hell will do.
Hope you and yours are well,
Cameron
Hey Cam…..good to hear from Keightley..I played there once….I used to live on the Keightley Rd out of Halifax….a place called Causeway Foot…twas there that I first heard this song sung by an exiled Scot called Alastair Cameron
Christy, great to have another front row seat at your latest gig. Away Ye Broken Heart is such a melancholic song and then on closing a picture of Bobby’s response to his accusers. Michael Considine died so young who knows what beautiful songs they could have written had they have lived. As always love your humorous take on politicians! Le grá Mary
Mary,these on line gigs are a great help to me..when Andy suggested it I resisted initially..then the invite came for Martin’s 70th commemoration…with that done I had a sense of the process and decided to give it a go… since then Andy and I have gotten together on Mon nights..I sing the few songs..he brings it home and tidies it up, then Juno sends it out on Thursdays..it breaks the week up nicely for me..in between I get on with my rehearsals and revisions with the added dimension of having a wee gig to perform every monday night……it bears no comparison to the real thing but I cherish everything that creates diversion from the current stasis…
PS..I’ve volunteered my services to sing a song with Arlene’s Renewable Heat Incentive Céilí Band….
Morning Christy thanks for another instalment I m here listening to you while emptying bags of turf into the shed who would have thought by the 5 th of June the turf would home and Christy Moore would be singing to you while you were doing it this is mighty keep it going
Face the puck out
good man Iggy….hope ye are all safe and well… you are sorted for next winter with the turf safely home…its a gift to have the turf shed…I’m remembering the sight of a beautifully crafted clamp of turf… I marvel at the old skills… dry stone walls, beautiful spring water wells, perfect hay ricks, potato pits, churned butter, pulped mangles, the open hearth fire that burned 24/365 and around which everything revolved…
been listening to bro Johnny’s beautiful song for the Frontline workers..wish I could do it justice..I gave it my best shot but could not get it as good as the singing on the demo..
Forgot to say enjoyed this. I know you mentioned it before .But for anyone who has time to pass there are 6 episodes. Hope it makes it past the moderator..hes worse than a reithe ar buile ..
https://youtu.be/SO1WVmq5qKA
we heard it alright.. which moderator are you talking about ???
Great to hear the “locked in” sessions – looks like the confinement is doing you no harm as sounding as good as ever, Loved the “emigrant” statues in the background too. Sad to see the red list of cancelled gigs but we’ll be like spring cattle in a new meadow when they finally let us out. Good to hear you are still working on new songs – always good to have a new challenge. It’s such a strange time but we’ve com through tough times before and the music both soothes and lifts. Hopefully the crew are doing well in their various locations – miss seeing the team working at gigs and it all coming together. Still praying for Bundoran but looking forward to wherever and whenever the next gig is. Stay safe and thank you.
The sculpture you spotted in the background is ” The Emigrants” by the late Eamon O’Doherty. Eamon was a proud citizen of Derry. He lived most of his life in Dublin where he studied, practiced and lectured in Architecture… but I knew him in a different realm…we first met when he was travelling with Sweeney’s Men.. in early Planxty years Andy Irvine lived with Eamon and his wife Barbara in Donnybrook… I recorded a song he wrote “The Ballad of Joe McCann” in 1976 on an album ” The Iron Behind The Velvet” (I’ll never forget the night I sang it in Ballymurphy !) in 1987 he painted the sleeve for my album “Unfinished Revolution”. He also illustrated that wondeerful book The Northern Fiddler by Alan Feldman. It is his sculpture that makes for his lasting legacy. Some of his public works include The Diamond in Derry, Galway Hooker in Eyre Square Galway, the Floozie in the jacuzzi on Croppys Acre Dublin, the James Connolly opp Liberty hall Dublin….
When I heard that his “Emigrants” was coming up for auction we managed to buy it…I touch the head every morning and remember happy times spent with my good friend
Dear Christy,
I was absolutely delighted with strike 3, it really was ‘Reasons to be Cheerful part 3’.
What a fabulous 20 minutes, absorbing and simply one of the best one thirds of an hour that i can recall since playing ‘Me and the Rose’ twice over some years ago.
A couple of Punchestown festivals ago i noticed that Declan O’ was playing in Port Laoise one night. Leaving the other 6 revellers in Fallon’s of Kilcullen, i set off alone down the motorway to the gig.
There were shamefully only 44 of us in the room above the pub to see this genius of a writer/performer, who had to finish a song or two early because the heavy metal band downstairs had started up.
A night in Fallons , the Hideout and Bardons may be great but Declan was immeasurably greater.
Thanks to Easkey for Dunmanway, to CS (15) for the donkey trick, to Dave for the political music take and Hilary for the link ,but especially thanks to you for an all round wonderful part 3 mini gig.
Rory
Ps come with us to Parkhead and sing The fields of Athenry with 60,000 other souls who agree about the choice of Ireland’s greatest folk song.
Many years ago myself and Mick Devine were seated in Parkhead breathing in the wonderful atmosphere…. I was stunned when “Viva La Quinte Brigada” was played over the Tannoy….and then overwhelmed when the chorus was sung loudly from the Terraces….I’d never experienced anything quite like it before….its the same every time I sing it in Barrowland….I’ve been fortunate to have played so many prestigious venues around the world…no room compares to “Mags McIvor’s”, as we waltz beneath that Carousel of Healing ………
CM
Lockdown part trí was lovely to get up to this morning.
I enjoyed it quite a bit …a million thanks for all the songs ..love lightening bird wind river man.
Nice to hear Andy..I played along with my guitar..
I understand that silence when you finish a song ..its an odd feeling making such videos.
.
I’ve had a problem with two tyrant donkeys .I think there is a breed of a horse or rhino or something in them. They knock walls ..evict my tiny peaceful two ,drink all the water eat all the grass and lie out flat in the sun like kings of my field.!!
Crazy nutjobs ..I tried everything to keep them out.In the end I consulted dadó.. He said put a plan on them .I tied a white string above the wall all across the boundry.
It worked !! they didnt cross it thinking it was an eletric wired fence.Must of got a dose of one some where before.!
Anois all is peaceful once more.
CS
Ps
By the way Liam óg rhymes with kylie Minogue.
That silence is a precious gift
Your Dadó is surely a Man of Wisdom
them feckin Donkeys can be as stubborn as Mules
bit also the most beautiful of creatures
thanks to you and Róisín for the balm from Vermont
I rubbed some in and dreamt that my fingers had turned into Udders
Made my day !
Smoke signals from the (more than ever) lockdowned Bay. XXX
Mo cara,
your signal clearly visible as it rises from yonder hill
“If you saw it from a satelite
all the green and the blue and white
the beauty of the curve of the Earth
and the Oceans below
you might think it was Paradise
if you did’nt know
you might think it was turning
but its turning so slow”
……………………………(from “How Long” by Jackson Brown)
How my life has been enhanced by songs from so many writers, many of whom I’ve never even met….songs from writers who’s names are long since forgotten yet their verses and melodies still resound…songs that can carry comfort and pleasure to singers and listeners across the centuries in far distant lands….
It may be the purest accolade…when a song outlives the memory of who it was that wrote it…
I need these songs….they give me purpose, they’ve given me the time and shown me ways to meditate,…I was a small boy when our Mother taught me “Kevin Barry” and “The Meeting of The Waters” ….70 years later I am immersed in a new song from Paul Doran….a song that has dominated my working days since first hearing it 6 weeks ago…
I’m reminded of a time in Paris over 40 years ago….a French Tour had fallen apart ( a story in itself) so I went to Paris to hear The Bothy Band play….I was living in the back of a Peugeot 404 Van totally immersed in the song “Lord Baker” …in the singing of John Reilly…( I wonder who wrote that song ! )
Hope you are safe and well Maryline….Thank You
Dear Christy,
after another day working isolated from home you made my day with your instalment. Again a very interesting choice of songs. I liked the little duet with Andy and the a capella parts. Thank you (and Andy of course) so much for taking your time to play and record these sessions. And it is a custom now I’m looking forward to the next ;-). Keep on keeping on!
soon as we get a tripod for the iPhone, Andy will come and sing a song with me
easkey 12 June 4, 2020 at 4:27 pm Location: Easkey
It’s raining cats and dogs,
I’m stuck here in the bog,
There’s a river running down
The old bog road,
I’ve a hundred bags to fill
The midgets are giving me hell
I’m isolated, frustrated and a little bored.
In the distance I can hear
The wind whistling through the gap
As it gathers speed down the mountain side,
The Heather’s swaying to and frow,
And I’ve no where else to go
I’m stuck here filling bags of turf.
Now there’s duck two eggs in my bag
And a whate of bread and jam,
And some high octane Barry’s bags to make the tae,
Think I’ll write myself a song
And the world can sing along
And send on to Christy Moore today.
Ohh listoonvarna, listoon listoon, Varna.
a duck egg and the streaky rasher..hard to bate out on the bog
Loved your 3 set, spancil hill never gets old..not sure I shared this before, so here goes https://youtu.be/tQpqNEpqYYk
Also, I’m running out of ideas, can u share a good title or idea I can work on. No pressure, peace.
first time I’ve heard Eileen’s song “Dunmanway” soulful singing Marty
Hello Christy,
Thankyou for posting the note at the end and for teaching me how sing the last line of the last.
Rebecca
I’m still here learning Rebecca…
Wish you Happy Harping
Great that Clancys/Woody and Ewan got you hooked,Christy…same here…
You mention the gaming industry…no coincidence that the (alleged) UK Minister for Health is MP for Newmarket-and a senior ‘Government’ adviser has a key role in the gambling industry… if the current Covid disgrace is deemed a ‘success’ by the PM,it would be even more unsettling to be part of a failure…thankfully,your Lockdown 3 is on repeat and its warming the bunker in great style…
Dave
I’d have Ken Dodd over Boris any day
Hi Christy
No spoilers for fellow listeners who have yet to enjoy Lockdown 3…but,thanks to you and Andy ‘Scorsese’Moore…nice mini tour of the ‘hit factory’ too …
Wonderful music and your good self in very relaxed mode,I’d say… a very welcome boost to this cold ,damp bunker…In a dark corner,I dusted off the mandolin for the final song-and as its the closest I’ll get to being Andy Irvine,I’m settling for it!
Thanks a million…I hope we can return to our respective gigs soon-but your music is so welcome and greatly appreciated.And superb words on screen to finish.
Strange times and some dangerous folk at work ,but great sounds ‘let the music keep your spirits high’…
Greetings and gratitude rfom the suffragettes and me
Dave
I’m a Rambler I’m a Rambler from Manchester way