My family 4 generations ago left Ireland to avoid catholic persecution. My grandmother would tell me stories of her grandmother and their Irish heritage. She said that if they ever lifted the blasphemy laws that shed go back but unfortunately she passed before the chance came. I hope to one day go so that I may fulfill her wish.
I love that many Irish and Scottish songs have the same tunes I always play this and Loch lomond together. The same with wearing of the green and Scotland the brave . I've always loved Celtic music and turns out I have ancestors that came from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
I lost my beautiful girlfriend just a day ago, she died in a wreck. This song has been playing in my heart ever since. I'll miss you until I'm with you again...
I'm half Celtic, my ancestors came from Dublin, Wales, and unfortunately England. But I am so thankful to be what I am for the celts are both lovers and fighters.
I'm unsure how ANYONE can dislike this. These young men are extremely talented and this song is beautiful. I am deeply moved and salute you gentlemen especially for your musical talent and also for your Irish patriotism. Thank you for this.
Six month old son falls asleep to this. It's the only thing that will calm him down when he's tired and all his other needs are met. Legitimately THE ONLY THING. Thank you!
Used to play my son lots of Irish music to put him to sleep. He's half Irish himself (Mother's side), there's something about this music, it just touches the soul.
I was 10 Madison Square Garden I was with my Grandmother and this song was sung by the Clancey Brothers My gandmother reached over grabbed my hand and wept. This song this version has now made me weep Thankyou for reminding me of just how much I loved her.
Whenever I feel down and beaten, I go to my besties place, and inevitably we end up singing this together. Nowhere near as beautifu as thisl, but *our* way....And it moves me every time, and makes everything a lot less terrible!
I walked down the isle to the whole first part of this song...we had nothing but red roses for flowers at our wedding. My husband picked this song out. First time he heard it he fell in love with it.
The High Kings are by far and away my favorite vocalists of all time. The heart, spirit and emotion they pack into these songs which by themselves hold their own legacies, is truly inspirational. It is these men and their forebears who brought me to find my own place amidst celtic music, and I can never thank them enough.
I am a Japanese and not good at English, so I can't understand all the lyric. But I love the melody and the harmony. I want to sing this song with someone.
Raw talent on display. Wow! In a day where so many so called artists need technology to sound good, it is so wonderful to have four lads who don't need any artificial enhancements to blow away an audience. Bravo!
CHORUS Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows, And fair is the lily of the valley; Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne But my love is fairer than any. Come over the hills, my bonny Irish lass Comer over the hills to your darling; You choose the rose, love, and I'll make the vow And I'll be your true love forever. 'Twas down by Killarney's green woods that we strayed And the moon and the stars they were shining; The moon shone its rays on her locks of golden hair And she swore she'd be my love forever. It's not for the parting tht my sister pains It's not for the grief of my mother, "Tis all for the loss of my bonny Irish lass That my heart is breaking forever.
I had a friend from county Tyrone who took her life a few years ago. She wasn't my girlfriend or anything but this song had me sobbing non stop. I miss you mate
Friendships are a type of close relationship, just because you weren’t dating doesn’t make your sorrow any less real. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I hope that you’re doing as well as you can. And I believe any true friend would want you to live your life to its fullest ❤
Am incredibly moved by this timeless strain of both pain and beauty, it resounds through ages past and yet tells anyone's story of love and heart break, the quiet singing to throngong vocal is spectacular. God keep you close❤
I have Irish roots and this song just melts me. High Kings are one of my favorite groups ever since I fount them while listening to a Dubliners station on Pandora. I will say this, they put Celtic Thunder to shame in my mind.
This chills me, as this is are the toneladders of our forefathers, as this is this the music of a naturally grown heart, vibrance of life, so different from todays artificial sounds.... This is accually what makes humans humans.....
I discovered them while learning guitar songs. I've been addicted to them ever since I heard Irish Pub. Green Fields of France is another favorite. I don't think I've heard a song from them I don't like.
Great music always makes me emotional. Played drums and percussion for over 25 years. But haven’t played in some time. This song is amazing. No words for the vocals.
Music speaks what cannot be expressed soothes the mind and gives it rest heals the heart and makes it whole flows from heaven to the soul. That explains this song. By far my favorite song forever.
So lovely! I heard them do this at Milwaukee Irish Fest last weekend and was blown away. It got one of the biggest responses of the show. As fabulous as they sound here, you hear the harmony best when you see them perform in a live setting... an experience I would strongly recommend!
heard this version of loch lomond first in ireland in a private singalong . someone was pointed at and she sang. we were lucky, also to not proove we cant sing.
What is truly amazing about this song is that it uses nothing except four voices to sound beautiful. There is not a single instrument playing, not a single sound besides these four voices.
I'm 17 and this is what i grew up on this stuff, thanks to my step dad. I'm not a lick of Irish. I shall say though, i have learned i thing or two from my dad.
@Tom Smith, so are the Scottish! Scoti was a waring tribe, that settled in Scotland, hence the name/Scotland! The Romans reffered to people as Irish too!
I'm a texan. I'm literally in the united states, in the southern part of the southern state that is texas I grew up on county music like johnny cash and blue grass music like ricky skags but I love this band.
Come over the hills, my bonny Irish lass Come over the hills to your darling You choose the road love, and I'll make the vow And I'll be your true love forever Chorus: Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows Fair is the lily of the valley Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne But my love is fairer than any 'Twas down by Killarney's green woods that we strayed When the moon and the stars they were shining The moon shone its rays on her locks of golden hair And she swore she'd be my love forever Chorus: It’s not for the parting of my sister Kate It’s not for the loss of my mother It’s all for the loss of my bonnie Irish lass That is leaving old Ireland forever.
Brian, Darren, Finbarr, Martin, you deserve to be put out over every single radio station there is. I absolutely LOVE your music. PLEASE COME TO GEORGIA!!! I've followed you guys for years now and you still manage to send chills down my spine EVERY TIME! I'd honestly pay any price to hear you live..
I absolutely love this song, and personally like the live version over the recorded version, which is not something I usually do. These guys have something special going on here and I'm absolutely loving it.
I listen to this song at least 3 times a day. I just can't hear it enough. Because of this song I had to check out their other songs. I listen to little else now. Love the High Kings!
