Ye Vagabonds, Willie O Winsbury. 

If I had to hear this for the rest of my life, I would not call myself a poor prisoner.

I just found this and ye's are GREAT! What is so so so special here is the Scots venacualr with that Irish accent - oh man... that is how it is between these nations ... totl RESPECT!

It warms my heart to see that our music is in good hands in the next generation.

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

I first heard Martin Carthy sing this some 50 years ago followed by a few others. You two lads easily stand with the rest in your singing of it here. The same tears from fifty years ago were again shed in one of the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard. Thank you, the film maker, Mr. FJ Child's efforts and especially the unknown souls who carried this story forward. Just a stunningly beautiful song.

I love the voices, and the video totally works, young handsome knaves, in the land that time forgot. Perfect. Love that shop.

The hairs on my neck are tingling, such an emotional song…beautiful…

So heartwarming to hear men of such tender years embracing this music, we must preserve such a rich heitage for future generations to enjoy

I love how the King sees Willie and is like 👀 "No homo lad but I would"

One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.

I agree with others Myles. This duo's music is exceptional, but your incredible film-work really takes the beauty of their music to a whole other level of beauty and story-telling. Absolutely amazing work. I really look up to film makers like yourself.

In times like these it's nice to escape into a story that's hundreds of years removed from the present moment, even if that time was worse on the whole

Plus these fellows are so cute.

I'm a bit late to the show, but I just stumbled across this. This is absolutely awesome... I love those crystal clear voices. The harmonies in the vocals are absolutely stunning... Very nicely done!

I keep coming back to this beautiful video. Both the music and imagery are heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you.

How could anyone not love this song. This is a beautiful rendition of one of my favourite songs.

Oh my! Lovely version. I first heard the song by Pentangle ... absolutely love this version with the old language. 💕

Beautifully sung by two handsome young men✌😘😘🍀🍀🍀❤❤

I can only say, thanks RU-vid for your algorithm.

Can't like this video enough. Everything about it is beyond perfect. Keep coming back to it.

Beautiful voice, beautiful singing!

Can hear Sandy Denny as a third harmony here...such honest fayre it doesn't get any better than this...it wont get anymore REAL AND BARE..L9VE LOVE LOVE IT..BLESS YOU MYLES

What a smile Brian !! Chers from little Britain ! Gwenn

This took my breath away for 7mins 5secs, my heart was pumping so hard, I cried, I smiled (hard), thank you.

2020 and still brings me to tears!

Brían this is gorgeous. Pentangle's version to yours -- spans so much!

Another beauty from the Child Ballad collection. These epic ballads were the movies of their day and told some pretty scary stories. Nice that young people have taken them up and passed them on. Ye Vagabonds are lovely.

I can't stop coming back to this song after more than 4 years

Diarmuid, Brían, this is absolutely fantastic!!!

Just listening and watching for the hundredth time. And then spotted my guitar at 5:42 on the ground. Must've bought it a few months later😆

Brings tears to my eyes almost instantly. My new favorite version of this old song. Beautiful, thanks!

this is so real authentic and beautiful

I'm not sure quite why, but I had tears streaming down my face by the end of this. So lovely ♥

Love the song, the singing, and the backdrop of the "mini documentary". Bravo

A RU-vid treasure.

Diamuid looks rather like my murdered sweetheart. I watch this vid and have an illusion of him back for at least a few minutes. Not to mention I love you guys' sound

Can’t stop listening to this. The film and the voice together

Beautiful song, well sung by these lads.

That was so, so good. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Absolutely wonderful. What a characteristic and unique but yet traditional voice. Such a joy to listen to.

My god, that was beautiful.

Haven't heard this song in years . A standard in every English Folk Club in the '70s !! Always loved it and this is a good version .

I seem to have got some dust in my eyes over here...

Good touch of Scots in there and clean simple treatment. One of the first songs I ever learned through. And once accidentally played when not recognising an older John Renbourn seen in a local pub for the first time.

Amazing Bloody awesome

Feckin marvellous. Slaintè !

Fecking awesome! Some 25 years ago I heard a BBC series on border ballads, one was by Archie Fisher: Willie o' the Winsbury... I was utterly beguiled, and until today had never heard a version to match... That was sublime!

I first heard this in 1971 here in Boston. I learned it. I have a new favorite. It is yours. I listened to it many times. The film is also entrancing. I look forward to hearing more of your music.

This song is the best ….. it places you back in days of old ……

The voice. im melting

Wow, great performance, great film!

Im in a Vagabond moment... Nobody speak to me

one of my favourite songs ever! this is so utterly perfect!

Awakened to the first breath in the voice's and drawn in to the Beautiful authentic filming ..love

the way that man says Romanian brings so much joy into my life

9 years later still in love with this song

What a superb film of two amazing singers! I've been listening to this every day for weeks now! Even had to learn the song. Thankyou.

Lovely. Thank you, lads for your lyrical and simple telling of this old tale xx

what a bliss...thank you

Old people are the best of us. Let's stop throwing them away.

This is my favourite thing of all time. This aul man would adore this. I fear for how it may have progressed. I called up to this shop last Saturday. Business has ceased to exist it seems. That makes me very sad. I was hoping to trade instruments. There's very few like this left in Dublin. If any.

As fine a version of this, one of my favorite songs, as I have ever heard. The singing is magnificent and the guitar accompaniment is just right. A favorite here in Portugal as well as the world over. Muito bom!!!!

Ah and I love the video as well!

This is totally amazing. Sublime voices, such a beautiful version of one of my most favourite folk songs. Anne Briggs has always been my favourite recording but now has a rival in this. I can't imagine that it could be improved upon by releasing a CD but would be first in the queue to buy a 'collection' recorded by these guys.

Pure, pure beautiful cover. Outstanding!

The second the guitar started you just knew it was going to be amazing. So happy YT sent this my way!

This track is on their 2019 album "Hare's Lament". I found it on amazon (CD comes with mp3 download). Earlier albums are available on Bandcamp.

Heard this fantastic brother-duo y'day at walthamstow festival! Gorgeous blend of voices! They really touched my soul! Thanks Ye Vagabonds!

A beautiful cover.

Exceptional harmonies, and excellent musicianship.

Great music and a great film-work as usual, beautiful! Many thanks from Portugal!

My FAVORITE version of this song. Great video too.

Love it...good one, Myles!

My favourite song and this is the first time I've heard their cover it. Love it!

Beautiful

This is so lovely and has some of the same details as The Arbutus Tree, which I learned about 20 years ago from an older Irish folk singer in Vancouver, and he learned it from his mum in County Tipp.

What a voice!

Brilliant song and singers, I love those boys😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

so enchanting and beautiful...

pure feeling in that voice. Great performance. Conratulations from Catalonia

what an amazing performance, I hope to see them one day...

Beautiful!

Superb rendition, stunning visual work and editing... Beautifully shot! Thanks a lot Miles - been enjoying a dozen and more of your uploads! Keep up the good work! With best regards & spiritual support from Oslo, Norway :)

this melts my heart

Love the music, love the film!

Brilliant piece of work

what a voice this guy has

can't stop listening. We're coming to Dublin in April. We'll be coming to see you lads play x

Great song - great singing - great video!

I love this voice....

You just sit still and listen.. Thank you..

I've listened carefully to the versions from Olivia Chaney, Andy Irvine, Anais Mitchell, Sweeney's Men, Pentangle and Anne Briggs but this is by far the best. The phrasing, diction and gorgeous rich tones of Ye Vagabonds are superb. They have that particular 'Irish' tone to their voices - similar to Sinéad O'Connor and Lisa Hannigan (different to the equally gorgeous 'English' tone of, say, Olivia Chaney). It is a very distinctive and slightly breathy/nasal tone. I'm playing this Ye Vagabonds version about 5 times a day now. This video is great also and I love the Stoneybatter area in Dublin which has now become very trendy.

oh my god your voice, well ahead of your years. love you guys

Brilliant version the vocals are top class also the filming is excellent

Just bought their album on bandcamp, can't wait to hear more from them and look forward to their Australian tour!

Listening in California. Love your music.

Brilliant filming❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Very mellow and well done.

Love the video. Great version of my favourite Child ballad, find myself listening to this one more than the Sweeny's Men version. Heard this ballad in The Cobblestone a few months ago, wonder was it yerselves playing it? Well done all round.

Absolute pure quality, THANK YOU .