My Son passed away in 2006 after 20 year's of living with Cerebral Palsy. He lived a wonderful life of love and laughter .He was a massive Luke fan. I would not change an inch of Our lives with him. This songs brings me to tears and always has done, It now reminds me of his big brown eyes full of wonder, awe and smiles regardless how tough his day was or how much pain he was in.. I listen in wonder and awe and smile now to the memory of my forever Hero :)
I just wish the subtitled lyrics were correct ....beautiful song by Phil , sung by Luke . My own daughter has a special needs and one day while visiting his teacher we watched while he stood in the playground , just bewildered by the noise and games going on .....that picture sticks in our minds and broke our hearts .
Totally agree. He's half Irish so I really relate to Phil's words. Only thing that worries me is who's going to take care of him after I've gone. Long live special love.
Hi there, that was a beautiful comment, my son is autistic and has adhd , he is one of the most beautiful caring human beings I know, I thought of him as soon as I heard this song, luke Kelly is a legend
After many years of mickey taking because I was different, I was diagnosed with high function autism in my 50's. During my assessment, the psychologist said that the reason I did so well in my job and was so respected by clients was because of my simple, honest and open manner - aspects of autism. I know if I had been diagnosed as a child I would have been sent to a special needs school where your life chances were removed by those who knew better.
Both my father and wife worked in spec ed as teachers then my son was born with a learning disability this song bought a tear to my eye before my son was born after it brought a smile to my face ..... my son is 35 today and has a job and is happy and holds his own in every way and I scorn not his simplicity for in every seance he has surpassed me
I have a beautiful 6 year old grandson with downes syndrome..just before he was born I was very depressed and suicidal .but when he was born he stole my heart and I knew I had to stick around .he saved my life and now he is the love of my life..these children only know love and deserve to be loved back not scorned appon..thank you Luke for a beautiful song that mite change peoples opinion on these special kids who bring so much happiness to people
Having known and loved Luke, as one of his girlfriends for seven years, in the '70s, I'd like to remember him today on the thirtieth anniversary of his death. Rest in peace, monster leprechaun, rest in peace.
I can’t listen to Luke Kelly in public. This man makes me tear up like a child constantly. Such passion and power in his voice. I don’t experience that kind of emotion with many forms of music, but folk kills me. It’s so deep and beautiful.
Many moons ago when in my early twenties, myself and a friend were invited to a party in an old Georgian house in Dublin. Turned out, it was a party thrown by The Dubliner's for friends and many of the other Irish celebrities. Anyway, to cut a long story short, when most normal people had gone home, I, who was rather Brams and Litz had fallen asleep on a sofa only to be woken the following morning by Luke Kelly R.I.P playing guitar and singing this song to me. Apparently, he sang this song to me before it had been recorded. How's that for sweet memories?!
They hate love. Algos are devoid of emotional value. On the other hand why am I responding to an artificial ether. Operation Shamrock ☘ 2024 lives. Humanity lives. Evil is not dead but undermined. ❤ to all.
I was kissed by Luke Kelly as a baby. As my mother was a personal friend of this beautiful man. I am now using this song to ask the citizen army of Ireland to rise up again now.
I've heard Luke didn't want to sing it at this time, (Ican't remember why). But if you look at the interaction with this mindset it seems Jim is a bit aprehensive about asking him and Luke seems a bit prickly. Still I agree and if he hadn't asked we wouldn't have the best rendition of this song.
my son to has autism and this is such great great song from true talent that never will be replaced love him my boy to bits and would not change anything about him
dessie john will you give me a c cord, then comes the most beautiful irish voice bar none with that beautiful dublin accent which is a tone no one else from ireland can or ever will replicate, doe i wish it could happen
@Charles Duvall which 1 pal? theres a few different "dublin" accents. posh, scanger, the stupid college/americanish accent. and a couple inbetween. and just out of curiosity, where are you from? i bet any money whatever answer you give is gona be a worse accent than any of the dublin ones.
That's a bra tune. The Dubs had many. A real hoot, " 7 Drunken Nights ". The immortal, " Oro Se Bheatha Bhaile " grips the heart. Sadly the " Dubs ', save one, have passed on; however, thank GOD, we still have their music !
Ernst Becker Just look at all the good singers we have lost in the past 20 years--not talking about the half clothed moronic drones who go thru life stoned to the eyeballs, but the quality people. Glenn Campbell, Andy Williams, Roy Clark, etc.
I love this for every child that doesn't fit the mold of what society expects. Love is love......my boys, especially my first born, are my life....just as they are❤️
Having met and had a drink with Luke and Barney( Banjo ) Mc Kenna he was a wonderful salt of the earth man , a very talented but importantly modest man …While in the bar in Germany it turned into a session as we say in Ireland 🥳, the police that were called because of the raucous fun being had by everyone in the pub joined in as the Dubliners were so popular in Germany ..This was probably 1982 ish and the lads had sneaked out of the hotel for a drink ..One of the most amazing nights of my life, the next morning was difficult but then I was only 31 so quickly recovered 🤢…RIP Luke and all the wonderful men that made up the fantastic group the Dubliners🙏🙏🙏🙏, I’m happy John Sheehan is still going strong , another fantastic man …
@@janettejohns9540 Great days Janette , I was shocked when I went in the bar and seen the 2 boys , as I said a great session and one that will live with me forever 🎉…
As a 19 year old growing up in America with Irish parents I can’t wait to carry traditions down to my children and the beauty of Luke Kelly’s music so he can forever live on for generations
I just wish my beautiful son James could hear this song it breaks my heart that he probably wont ever to be able to cause of his deafness and his Austim , this songs rips me to pieces everytime I listen to it and I always shed a tear or two such a beautiful and sad song like no other I know as only a parent of a child with special needs can understand
For all of us that special children with needs in our lives we are truly blessed thank you god for the gift of my beautiful grandaughter,may god be her wisdom strength, and protector amen.
Never….EVER….tire of listening to this fantastic version of this beautiful song…..sang with passion and such deep feeling - a very personal song and this has certainly done it justice…RIP dear Luke…..😢
I was two when this song came out and hadn't heard it over 20 years. I began to well up the moment it began. I couldn't even remember what it was about but remembered the beauty of the song and overwhelming feeling of sadness as if it were yesterday. RIP Luke, RIP Dad.
I love this. Top-notch folk musicians sat around in a pub, beer and cigarette on table, playing quality music that actually means something to many people. They are a reminder of how low we have fallen. Someone needs to tell budding musicians of today to forget Britain's Got Talent, The Voice, X-Factor and all those arse-achingly dreadful shows. I don't need a botoxed rag and bone man like Simon Cowell to tell me what is great music.
Well when there's people like you can see the truth there are probably millions more who can.see the same thing,,so the future looks bright. And I think you're near to God .
My mum died a few months ago, my girlfriend cheated on me some weeks ago, but everytime I listen to songs like this, I notice how small my problems really are...What am I to cry for a cheating gf if theres a world outside my horizon where really problems are...thanks for this Luke!
So beautiful. Every child, every person, is a treasure -- not for the great feats we can accomplish, but for that which we are and what we do with what and who we are. The simplest among is a reminder that we come to grace and the Giver of grace as children in utmost simplicity. We are awesomely, wonderfully made - each of us and we are gifts to one another and to the God who gave us life.
dessie, john will you give me a c cord, and then one of the most best sang touching songs in irish folklore, more than 30 years later and even the best singers now cant even touch luke, his headstone reads, luke kelly dubliner, nothing more needs to be said of such talent
I used to have a few drinks with Luke wen he came to Belfast in the bad oul days his generosity love an respect for the working classes will live forever on my and my family's minds .a wonderful man.gbnf Luke.
@@davidharkin8554 Its a place very few folks inhabit or understand. (On a secondary note I remember hearing about Luke in his failing years. So sad and a bit ironic).
My dads Irish and i never liked this music when I was young . But now I felt my self been drawn in by the morels and truth behind these songs now I'm old 38 . But I can only imagine what it means to people like you Alex smith, respect . I do think Luke Kely is a legend
As a brother who cares for a sister that special needs, it's the best song ever and so sad that people don't understand what it mean unless they go through themselves
Evertime I listen to this, I try my best not to but you'd have to be emotionless inside if you didn't have tears in your eyes listening to Lukes voice in this absolutely beautiful song, RIP Luke 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
I cried listening to this my beautiful nephew Aaron has special needs Luke you sang from your heart for every child and parents with the beautiful children with special needs there will only ever be one Luke Kelly r.I.p love you Luke always remembered xx
best song ,,,best singer ,,best preson , alive or dead ,,true irish man ,,, love it ,,,will be the first song my first child will learn ,,,,please god ,,...
Luke Kelly Those of you who know me well often wonder why I go on about the man so much. Well, here’s something to go on; What can be said of a truly great person? Well, for one thing, folk will still be talking about him 30 years after his death, and not just me. He never had a job; he made his own way and lived through the highs and lows that most of us can only wonder about. From Dublin scheme beginnings he carved out a name for himself that most of us can only aspire to. He did this through truth, dedication, loyalty and talent. Huge talent! He played loyalist songs in the republican areas and he played republican songs in the loyalist areas and he was accepted on both sides of the divide because he was one of that rare breed - a man of integrity in his convictions. He was a socialist, a man of his word. He cared not for colour, creed, nor any kind of background. As far as he was concerned and to quote the Irish, “If you’re right, you’re right!” God bless Luke Kelly and all those like him. Sadly missed. Achievements are often worn as medals but only by those whose void in their life confines their heart. Luke Kelly never wore nor wanted any medals... Rest in Peace Luke Kelly
Luke never had a job? Of course, he did! His job,with the Dubliners, and as himself, was to share with us his musical talent and depth of feeling. It was enough.
Well, I'm sure the Dubliners got paid for their gigs, received royalties from their recordings, etc. Sounds like a job to me, and how wonderful if work and way of life match!
When you know the story behind the song it is a very deep emotional experience. As a father of a son with behavioural problems it means a lot to me too.
@@Eltonlaleham its about a parents sadness at the fact their child was born handicapped. Its written by phil coulter who had a son born with brain damage. Its about telling people not tto be mean to him as its not his fault he is the way he is.
"How she cried tears of helplessness and think s of all the things he can't enjoy" This is how I felt the day I learned my daughter was deaf "But rather try to love her all the more" This is how I feel now. Thank you Phil for a beautiful song, and Luke for for an amazing rendition
and sadly Jim McCann has joined that list of legendary singers.love his singing of the song Grace.a beautiful voice snuffed out forever leaving us with a legacy of great songs.RIP Jim McCann :/
can you imagine a TV programme nowadays letting them smoke and drink?? lol - I love this song and I like the way he's so polite in asking for the c chord - its a shame i'm too young to remember him, I think the dubliners were great but not as great without him
Real talented mens men in a Pub surrounded by Pints and cigarette smoke belting out an amazing song about the compassion and worries a man had about his special needs son back in a time where there was zero support......Just Lovely!
