Written by Sonny and opening their first album, "Time Is Like a Promise" seems to be one of the most famous song of the Irish duo along with "Looking Up" or "Two White Horses".
I saw Tir Na Nog at a festival near Clacton in the early 70's. I recall quite a few Hells Angels causing problems at the event . Somehow these guys relaxed everyone. SImply enchanting stuff. I just ituned their first two albums- I still know all the words. thanks to whoever uploaded these videos.
Frank Quinn I am a young fan from New York I wish they could tour here. Quite a shame their albums were never released in the USA. Would love a vinyl copy of their first album
They were. I used to babysit for Philip when he played now and then. We were unpaid roadies here and there too but it was a pleasure I haven't forgotten.
If rain will fall high up here upon the mountain Grass will grow and shepherds will be thankful And our love will cover up for the mountain For time is like a promise it tries all your strength to keep to… Before she came I lived alone upon the mountain The ravens heard your voice high upon the wind Then one day you came to me upon the mountain For time is like a promise it tries all your strength to keep to… The sun goes down and shadows soon are interweaving But she lies so deep inside my love, surrounds her Time will outdo what's this I only know too well For love is like a promise it tries all your strength to keep to… If rain will fall high up here upon the mountain Grass will grow and shepherds will be thankful And our love will cover upon the mountain For time is like a promise it tries all your strength to keep to…
Beautiful! Takes me back to a magical time. Now if only there was footage of Scullion in their early days...Sonny, Freddie White, Philip King et al during their residency at Toner's in Baggot St in the early 70's
