I like how he gets the crowd to sing the chorus "DON'T DO IT!". Saves money on back-up singers, sounds a lot better, and encourages audience participation.
9 years ago and the man can still deliver this classic in a manner that is true to the original...the same emotion and intensity even after all the years...brilliant...(the tone and timbre of his voice still bring chills up the spine...) ✨🤙🏼✨🔥✨
Mega Mega Mega Chris de Burgh.So ein kleiner schmaler Mann, life ist seine Stimme eher schwach, aber er hat eine Kraft in der wunderschönen Stimme! Spanish train - absolutely favorite!
Bullshit Ross. You can see he is straining to sing this at times, but manages it. Although not as powerful as he was 30 years ago, it's still bloody amazing!
It was late at night on the open road Speeding like a man on the run A lifetime spent preparing for the journey He is closer now and the search is on Reading from a map in the mind Yes there's the ragged hill And there's the boat on the river And when the rain came down He heard a wild dog howl There were voices in the night, ("Don't do it") Voices out of sight, ("Don't do it") Too many men have failed before "Whatever you do Don't pay the ferryman Don't even fix a price Don't pay the ferryman Until he gets you to the other side" In the rolling mist then he gets on board Now there'll be no turning back Beware that hooded old man at the rudder And then the lightning flashed, and the thunder roared And people calling out his name And dancing bones that jabbered and a-moaned On the water And then the ferryman said "There is trouble ahead So you must pay me now, " ("Don't do it") "You must pay me now, " ("Don't do it") And still that voice came from beyond "Whatever you do Don't pay the ferryman Don't even fix a price Don't pay the ferryman Until he gets you to the other side" Yeah! Don't pay the ferryman Don't even fix a price Don't pay the ferryman Until he gets you to the other side Don't pay the ferryman Don't even fix a price Don't pay the ferryman Until he gets you to the other side Don't pay the ferryman Don't even fix a price Don't pay the ferryman Until he gets you to the other side Don't pay the ferryman
Mr chris,may i just say what an moving but awesome song here 👊❤ i loved this song with a couple of meanings to it,until i lost my soul mate to suicide in september '21 😞 he did pay the ferry man,so people please be aware of the hooded old man at the rudder 👊❤ peace and god bless you mr chris 👊❤
I had this record as a teen,,, it was an awesome!!!! I love seeing how he still loves too perform it live!!! Its good to see him now enjoying the success!!! Keep rocking chris!!!!! We love you!!! Slc.,.
Hello Dear. How are you doing today, hope life is treating you kind? well i like to say much thanks to you for coming by. I'm Dr David by name and you?
i love all your songs i realy like borderline in the country church yard a mate of mine got me into your music i have all your albums keep up the good work and keep rocking
Hello mydear friend 🌹🌷💖nice to meet you I'm so happy very beautiful video wonderful sharing very cute and sweet voice⭐👈⭐⭐🐥 take care of your health God blessing have a happy time🙏🌷💖🛎👈
Obrigada Chris por você existir, meus parabéns pelo nosso aniversário hoje 15/10/2021, saúde,paz, amor pra nós e toda sua família !!! Maria luz, mede in Brasil.. .
× Don't Pay the Ferryman Chris de Burgh Don't Pay The Ferryman It was late at night on the open road, Speeding like a man on the run, A lifetime spent preparing for the journey; He is closer now and the search is on, Reading from a map in the mind, Yes there's the ragged hill, And there's the boat on the river. And when the rain came down, He heard a wild dog howl, There were voices in the night, "Don't do it!" Voices out of sight, "Don't do it! Too many men have failed before, Whatever you do, Don't pay the ferryman, Don't even fix a price, Don't pay the ferryman, Until he gets you to the other side" In the rolling mist, then he gets on board, Now there'll be no turning back, Beware that hooded old man at the rudder, And then the lightning flashed, and the thunder roared, And people calling out his name, And dancing bones that jabbered and a-moaned On the water. And then the ferryman said, "There is trouble ahead, So you must pay me now, " "Don't do it!" "You must pay me now, " "Don't do it!" And still that voice came from beyond, "Whatever you do, Don't pay the ferryman, Don't even fix a price, Don't pay the ferryman, Until he gets you to the other side; Don't pay - the ferryman!"
Excellent live performance of a song I've loved since it was originally introduced. The official music video was one of the best of its time. Question -- when was this performance recorded?
