Mary Black - Song For Ireland 

I am not Irish, but their music speaks to me. This song by Mary Black is beyond words. I am mesermized by her singing of this song

I am an Irish American. Mary, your voice makes me long for home.

She just says it all about her love of Ireland and the fact she has stayed here..and shared her love of it in her music says it all.

It moves me every time and takes me to The West Coast. Pure emotion. Tears from Down Under.

So beautiful and so fiercely Irish, Mary Black.

I am from Brazil and love Ireland, one of the places where my soul lives!

Absolutely stunning!

She makes my soul come alive again and again

In all my 72 years on this little blue dot we inhabit. I can honestly say no sound has ever captured my attention like the pipes of this beautiful young lady. The most wonderful gift I could ever have asked for and just happened to find it on you tube of all places. God bless you and thank you Mary Black. You are a gift from God, and you have a gift from Him.

You'd stand out in the snow to listen to that 👏👏

Makes me cry every time. Mary Black is incredible and a huge Irish talent for many years! I never tire of listening to this song. thank you Mary. You have admiriers the world over!

I live in the USA, but am of Irish heritage. This song, and particularly Mary Black's rendition, touch the very depths of my soul. In a word, beautiful.

Es una cancion bellisima, a veces no es necesario tener un cabal conocimiento del idioma para captar las vibraciones que emite esta genial interprete..!

Mary’s passion is just awesome and the song is brilliant.

Mary Black beautiful women, beautiful voice, beautiful song, about a beautiful country........

Incredibly beautiful song, sung by one of the most beautiful singers the world has ever known.

My family comes from Ireland, on both sides. Went through the horrors of the civil war in Ireland: North against South, Protestant against Catholic. Heard this song on Oregon Public Radio more than 30 years ago, and it brought home the reality of my beautiful homeland. I've followed Mary Black ever since. This song brings me back to the beauty of my people and my land. And, forever, she will be the iconic voice of Ireland and of peace.

I am Japanese. I am moved by Mary Black's love for Ire Land. So, I think Patriotism is universal.

I am of Irish descent and proud of it. It moves me every time I hear this song. This is one of the most beautiful songs I know and Mary Black totally rocks it. Two thumbs up and saved to playlist. Erin go bragh. ~ Bel

Maybe boasting but Ireland always produces great singers and musicians. Keep crying with joy.

Beautiful Song xx

The song was actually written by an English duo, Phil & June Colclough from Staffordshire and was inspired by a visit to Dingle in Kerry

A national treasure! 💎☘️ Ireland should sing a song for Mary Black... ❤️

She puts the Emerald in the Emerald Isle. A true Irish Gem!

No matter how many times I hear Mary Black sing this song I am moved --- and I am Welsh.

This song moves me to tears so many times. The Irish -along with the Chinese, the Italians and so many others- helped build my country. God bless the Emerald Isle. God bless the good people of Ireland, both North and South!

I live in Ireland for 7 years and I also recently got my citizenship which I gladly say “I am proud to be Irish” my heart is where it belong 🇮🇪💚☘️. Home is not always where you were borne it’s where your heart beats🍀🍀🍀🍀

Nowadays it is impossible to have so much talent...now all "singers" are just young and sexy with no talent... 90s were the last decade of pure inside talent, now it just looks..

I first heard Mary Black sing this ballad on the radio, I think on Thistle and Shamrock, on St. Patrick's Day in 1984. It was a live recording of a concert with DeDanaan in Charleston, S.C. The singing was so heartfelt and pure. At the end of the song, there was perhaps 7 or 8 seconds of silence before a sustained applause. Much thanks for posting,

This is what singing was before auto tune. Amazing

Wonderful.

I love to listen to Mary black very relaxing I'm trying my best to introduce my 17 Yr old son but to no joy shame

This should be the Irish national Anthem - love love love it

The words in this song are so evocative never ceases to bring on the tears, Mary sings it magnificently with the emotion required, shall always love Ireland .

Congratulations Irish. What a great singer you have. Greetings from Colombia.

Yes Mary, it´s Ireland I miss to mend my broken heart. I've been to many years in the wilderness. Thanks for your unforgettable "Song for Ireland".

What's to say? This is an angelic voice. I am a huge fan of famous females voices, such as Joan Baez, Sarah Brightman, Barbara Streisand, and a host of other fabulous female voices. In my opinion, none can match Mary. This is musical perfection.

Luv Mr. Clintons introduction 😊

Thank You, you make an Irishman PROUD to be IRISH !

I bought my first Mary Black CD because of "the Dimming of the Day" Since I became a FAN, I have everything she has done, seen her 18 times, instrumental in getting her to Portsmouth, Va. (where she performed in front of 1700) went on an Irish Cruise to see her and many great Irish artist. You might say she has won me over. LOVE HER.

Dreaming in the night, I saw a land where no man had to fight Waking in your dawn, I saw you crying in the morning light Lying where the Falcons fly, they twist and turn all in you e'er blue sky Living on your western shore, saw summer sunsets asked for more I stood by your Atlantic sea and I sang a song for Ireland... In our memories, will remain two voices for this hymn: Luke and Mary ! Traduction FR: Marchant toute une journée, Près des hautes tours où les faucons construisent leurs nids, et volent de leurs ailes d'argent, Ils sentent dans leurs poumons, l'appel de la liberté, Je vis une tête noire contre le ciel, Où des rochers escarpés s'effondrent dans la mer, Sur votre rive à l’Ouest, J'ai vu se lever le soleil de l’été, j'en voulais plus, Et me tenant au bord de votre Océan Atlantique, J'ai chanté un chanson pour l'Irlande.

I could never get enough of your beautiful Irish voice, beautiful Mary Black. So powerful and emotional.

The rumble and shackles is 🕯️ with joy and a positive sadness which is unbearable.

have been to ireland 1992. Never got the chance to come back again. But when I hear Mary I know Im need to visit ireland again. I love this country so much. It really burns inside, hearing Mary, and not beeing in Ireloand.

Fabulous song ...also luke Kelly does a great version

I travelled to Eire hundreds of times [love it !] and heard loads of versions. non as good as this but !

Introduced to Mary's voice through her Transatlantic Session #1...now a solid fan.

A wee beauty with real class . The genuine passion in this voice is what it is .

This actually brought tears to my eyes.

Voice of an Angel.

Ireland is Heaven

Mary Black, you make me so very proud to be Irish. Thanks for sharing , best wishes P xx

One of the very best renditions of Dick Gaughan's classic song about Ireland, expressing a hope for peace that was ultimately (and mostly) met. Mary Black really makes this her own song, kinda like how Aretha Franklin made Otis Redding's "Respect" her own.

Heard Mary Black sing Song for Ireland with De Danann at College of St. Thomas many years ago. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. A truck driver standing near me in the balcony was balling like a baby. Simply angelic!

what a magic voice - and her daughter has got it too :)

The spirit she gives this song is untouchable, Brilliant!!!

This is the song that I will go down to 🙏🙏 So much emotion & history 🙌🙌😪 Love you Mary ❤️❤️

What a beautiful voice Mary has. Like many have commented, her voice is angelic. One of the best voices I have ever heard.

Ireland is a part of heaven

Ireland, you'll get through the storm from the Atlantic sea. We in America are with you in spirit. If you need anything, just let us know.

Oh the beauty of her soul and her love for Ireland is proudly delivered .

Ots neen s ehile since I've listened to Mary sing this song, it nrought back beautiful loving memories of things that were. ❤

Always brings a tear to my eyes.

It does not get any better than this.... well at least in the music department... discovered Mary's voice on a trip to Galway in the mid 90's I was shopping in a record store looking for old records of Kathleen Largey. I was fortunate to have her seen in Concert twice I still the shirt "Mary Black in America"

Written by Phil and June Colclough. We could have worse neighbours than the English.!!!!! It should be our Rugby National Anthem instead of that woeful Four Proud Provinces

just incredible amazing !!!i hope she sings this in kilkenny il cry :( i love this song it makes me so proud to be irish brings tears to your eyes!!! GOWAN MARY YA LEGEND!!! ;)xX

The first time I heard Stan Rogers, I was bought to tears....Mary Black did the same. What power to draw out so much emotion from their audience. Ireland must be so proud of this jewel.

my mother was born & raised in connammara. ireland love thes songs they are th BEST. HERES TO MY FAMILY. THE BARRETTES. FARM. FENCE LINE . PROPERTY . WHERE ' QUIET MAN. ' MOVIE WAS MADE.*

Sono italiano e mi piace molto Mary Black la sua voce è magnifica squillante e dolce ho tanti suoi album CD e vinili ma purtroppo non ho mai assistito ad un suo live

Have you heard Judith Durham sing. A pure ,clear ,deautifull voice.

Yeh, well I AM Irish and fed up with silly politics! How could I be ANYTHING else with a name Deirdre tagged with Doyle! Still, I can put fine accents on most languages. Fed up explaining.

A day never to forget.... despite all the setbacks that have befallen this emerald isle every word of this beautiful song catches the essence of how the Island its people and cultures will never fade

Mary & Frances Black are great vocalists!! Love Frances singing Bold Fenian Men.

Amazing 👏 😢😢😊❤❤ly mary black ⚫️ ♥️ ❤️ 😍 🖤 up ireland 🇮🇪 😢❤❤peaceful ✌️ 😀 👌 😊 xxx

Bewegende Song. Lieb diese grüne Insel so sehr.

North Atlantic cold winds I was born and raised on the north Atlantic 😐

Mary Black and her beautiful voice sums up all things that make me so proud to be from this beautiful island of Ireland ❤❤❤❤❤️

My God such a beautiful song, voice, and Woman...

Funny my partner before I met him loved Mary Black . I turned out to be Irish born and he America of Jewish background . He has now departed . Love and miss you

Unbelievable 🇮🇪☘️

Amazing voice delivering a great song beautifully.

I want this song at my furneral

Still chokes me up every time I perform it.

How do you top that!

I must be Irish, for when I hear this sung by Mary Black, my heart yearns for Ireland. But then again, my vote for best tenor is Tommy Fleming. Perhaps this English/German man is prejudiced for the Irish voice and culture.

Remembering Maury Hirshberg on his 5 th Anniversary .I know you loved Mary . I want to tell you thy I love you so much . You have no idea how much I loved you . You loss sunk me so deep . But one good thing came out of it .. I fear not to Die. Thank you Maury for loving me so much . I miss you and life is v lonely without you

I'm from Brazil, and used to rise in a rural place, because my mother's family farm, and, despite of the fact that it's in Brazil, this song always makes me remember that time, the people, the nature in your pure form, without eletricity, walking to visit the neighbors, about a mile away. I was very happy im my childhood, so, this song makes me travel to a world that will never come back. Great song, great interpretation.

She's a wonderful Lady with a beautiful voice. Just born to sing this song.

Just wow beautiful JUST LISTEN xxx

Having a great sing song with the blacks tonight

Remember, written by an English man who loves our country. Thank you.

We all make mistakes. But music and the world we live in is beautiful and shared by all. This song was written by an English visitor that was inspired. Great stuff and a very beautiful song.

Brilliant,.... a story presented with heart and a voice that is simply perfection.

Thee Irish poet here.muso and writer I met Francis her sister years ago.back stage.in the.canbera.we shared a drink

I worked with Mary's Uncle, Packie McGetigen. He often spoke to her on the phone and once I was handed the phone to speak to her. Packie was one hell of a Man.

I love Mary Black !

Brilliant singing and brilliant song! God knows what the fiddle player was doing though! 🤔

Miss Mary...?

Black beauty

I'm an Irish-American. I wasn't born in Ireland, I've never been there, and I do have other heritage. I also really despise Irish-Americans who think they're doing justice to their heritage simply by drinking Guinness and wearing green on St. Patrick's Day. A lot of these people are racist and just overall not very nice, so it's annoying to me that they'll say things like "I'm Irish" or "It's my Irish temper" when they actually know nothing about the culture of Ireland and the struggle its people went through. With all of that said, this song makes me cry. I don't know if it's possible to "miss" a place you've never been to, but I feel a lot of pride in my heritage when I listen to the song.