80 year Vincent old sings The "Green Fields of France" in memory of his father (Eric Bogle)

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Dublin City Today

4 жыл бұрын

#dublincitytoday, #greenfieldsoffrance, #nomansland
Michael Tsui ( DCT Art + Design) / michael-imagine

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@dantevidruh7463 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe nobody has stopped I would have stood there till this song was finished beautifully sung by this lovely gentleman singing his heart out fantastic and nothing but total respect to his father who was in the war thank you sir

@wilsonfrazer8249 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant rendition, sir lest we forget.

@emlo9103 2 жыл бұрын

id like to believe there where people behind the camera man

@davidwoods2202 2 жыл бұрын

I would of called the lads for a sesh

@jonwest200 Жыл бұрын

The problem is, and to be a little fair, none of these younger people walking by would know what he was singing about anyway. As long as they have got their mobile phones ‘superglued’ to their ears and heads down ‘texting’, gaming or whatever they do on their phones nothing else in the world matters! No time for anything which would interfere with their ‘self important’ lifestyles! Unfortunately this is the world we live in right now and it is not going to get any better.

@AlainnCorcaigh Жыл бұрын

It's Dublin they don't appreciate others up their

@alessiolombardi4524 2 жыл бұрын

hundreds of people passing by this sweet gentleman, who sings one of the most beautiful songs ever, and nobody stops. We don't deserve this planet 😢❤

@paulmackintosh9964 10 ай бұрын

Hi Vincent, As a guitarist/singer for some 60+ years, I am posting my thoughts to YOU, many people may have walked past you in their desire to get from A to B without stopping for 5 mins out of their lives to watch, listen and reflect on life whilst you were playing and singing that beautiful Eric Fogle song. I have nothing but admiration and total respect for you and your rendition of the song and WHAT A GREAT JOB you made of it. With good folk like you, our servicemen and women across the wars will never be forgotten. Keep singing, keep playing and most of all keep well. TOTAL RESPECT 🎸🎤🙏🙏🙏 Paul🇬🇧

@claradarbonne4678 7 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for your beautiful singing. I want to also say I am part Irish and so I connect with your singing. God bless. !!!!!

@Oceanwireaudio 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched that with tears rolling down my face, and yet again young men are dying on the battlefields of Europe. 100 years and we’ve learnt nothing

@vladpom4674 3 жыл бұрын

Never forget the fallen..why are people walking past..the fallen gave us are freedom..

@jimmcgettigan1326 3 жыл бұрын

Like a voice in an urban wilderness crying out a reminder that those who ignore history are bound to repeat it.

@francesmallon6979 2 жыл бұрын

We may be on the brink of this again. More sons brothers fathers dying in vain and the fat cats who are responsible will sit down and eat dinner as usual. So fcking futile.

@trevcam6892 2 жыл бұрын

We're repeating it now in Ukraine. Again and again and again and again.

@aljcamp 2 жыл бұрын

Best thing I ever heard was from a man who was showing the medals his grandfather and great uncle won in WW1, (both were killed at the Somme). When asked why he had such strong feeling for them, he replied: "First, those men wsent through hell with lid off."

@petercowan6361 2 жыл бұрын

Bought tears to my eyes. My Grandmother's brother was killed in France. Only 26 years of age. I would have loved to have known him, but it was not to be. My Grandmother spoke a lot about him.

@dublincitytoday 2 жыл бұрын

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@christinagrabowski2258 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness all those boys and men that suffered and sacrificed their lives for us were not able to see the complete indifference of the people passing by. Bless them all but it was truly all done in vain. We do not deserve the world that they died for to give us.

@llandir 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song. I sing this one every Remembrance Sunday at my Karaoke bar it gets full of ex servicemen and always goes down very well with the lads

@db-ex2yq 11 ай бұрын

Why is there so many disrespectful people out there ,it takes a brave person to talk let alone sing and play In front of hundreds of people well done sir and you sing and play beautifully

@Hoosier60 4 жыл бұрын

80 years young and sounding amazing! Well done kind sir!🙏🎶

@HeikoWiller 2 жыл бұрын

This has always been one of my favorite songs - but hearing it from a self-affected is even more haunting. Written with tears in my eyes.

@jondrake1977 Жыл бұрын

I would have stopped to listen. So beautiful.

@inzidenziaschulz7972 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful performance! Singer like him are more necessary to be heard than in the past 80 years.

@kurtco.397 2 жыл бұрын

American here, and prior military - though I will forever stop and get chills to Taps, as well as many of the commemorative songs that came about during the twenty year global war on terror - "Arlington" and "'Til The Last Shot's Fired" by Trace Adkins come to mind - I have a special place in my heart for Green Fields of France, I Was Only 19, and many other allied songs of and relating to war; many of them transcend generations and lines on a map, and this was a particularly beautiful rendition of this song. My eyes watered a bit, and I'm a bit stunned that no one stopped on the sidewalk.

@stefanomascari7131 3 жыл бұрын

Irish poeple are amazing. So proud, so kind. I fell in love with Ireland last year. I think is the most beautiful country in the whole world. I cry a lot when I think to Wicklow Mountains, when I remember how I felt small in front of Cliffs Of Moher, when I see pictures or videos like this. My biggest dream is to move in Ireland for the rest of my days. Thank you and greetings from Italy.

@Bastille1789 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this song. My grandfathers were both also in WWI and survived. They were on the 'other side'... Love and peace from Germany

@dublincitytoday Жыл бұрын

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@pgzzz Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful my friend. Can’t believe no-one stopped.

@HolgerSteinmann 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Hamburg. Nearly 75 years of peace in Western Europe should remind us all to be close and good neighbors.

@dublincitytoday 4 жыл бұрын

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@fleetwoodanna 4 жыл бұрын

I'm from Hamburg too lol

@grantrinehart5064 3 жыл бұрын

I’m also from Germany, lots of family from Schramburg

@sinuhe0171 2 жыл бұрын

From Poland: yes, yes, yes!!! We are friends and neighbors: for our future, children and for united Europe!

@jacknisen 2 жыл бұрын

Europe. United under islam.

@kathleenmoore7764 4 жыл бұрын

Just so sad that so many people took no notice at all. This song is an incredible testament to those who died for all of us.

@stevenm1758 4 жыл бұрын

Only one word for this man is Amazing

@juliesmithson4336 3 ай бұрын

Vincent, many of us stopped to listen! Thank you (and your father was blessed to have you for his son)!

@pauldowney7156 2 жыл бұрын

Pure Class, sung well capturing the emotion of the song. Well done sir

@richardobrien2400 4 жыл бұрын

well done Vincent, 8o years young fair play I love this song! It goes to prove Vincent you're never too old to entertain the folk of Dublin, long may you continue!

@JobHuntingAbroad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vincent, that was lovely

@500Rufus 3 жыл бұрын

My fullest respects to this man, my grandfather fought on the Somme. My father was a Chindit in 1943. I shall never to be able to repay the debt these men have given to the world

@billycrawford4453 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your grandfather’s service

@robertread1282 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heart felt performance of my favorite Bogle song. I can't see the screen for my tears.

@grantrinehart5064 3 жыл бұрын

It’s disheartening for me (14) because I love Remembrance Day and all it stands for, but it’s slowly fading, less and less people are caring so seeing this makes me soooo utterly happy I well up with tears. Thank you very much from nb Canada. Lest we forget.

@lloydpreston3602 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting those thoughts Grant - be assured, Remembrance Day will never fade - well certainly not in your lifetime. The events giving rise to Remembrance Day have become part of the anglosphere consciousness and folklore; its become embedded in music, poetry (see Siegfried Sassoon) and other literature (see Vera Britten's truly harrowing Testament of Youth). Fewer people may well attend Remembrance Day but the numbers were boosted so high during all those 2014 - 2018 centenaries that the numbers attending were always bound to fall back, but that does not mean Remembrance Day is falling out of the nation's collective folk-memory.

@nnf889 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, the voice is amazing, he doesn't look 80 years old 😍👍👏👏

@thomasmcmanus6575 4 жыл бұрын

It's sad too see the people walking past this Man and not stopping for a second. 😟🇺🇸

@jontaylor6068 3 жыл бұрын

Young generation these days no respect

@toml9852 3 жыл бұрын

Typical In Dublin unfortunately anywhere else he would probably get a few bob

@MsRichycon 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be sad bro, zombie nation tis all

@robsmithadventures1537 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very busy thoroughfare in Dublin. If everyone were to stop it would clog up the street.

@mcmxcix4059 2 жыл бұрын

They have no idea

@ilPapadiBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Love it! Thank you for playing it and thank whoever for posting it. 😘

@richardrobertson4318 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic , love from Scotland

@smartliving4464 Жыл бұрын

This song is written by a Scotsman Eric Bogle. It is about all the soldiers that died in France, each and every one

@oagtbrouwervongonzenbach2399 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful tribute to his dad. He’s such a wonderful and gentle soul.

@joeyjoemcguire 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still listening...I'm on your side...ex-British Paratrooper..the English Poet Joey Joe McGuire..I salute you!

@nedkelly201 3 жыл бұрын

My Grandfather fought in La Lys. Survived but got a disease from being gased that eventually killed him. Knew my mother for just 9 days. Today we are a big family. We'd love this song.

@wilsonfrazer8249 3 жыл бұрын

Respect sir,good men died on all sides in the great war,we will remember them.

@Finbarheerlen 4 жыл бұрын

Last week I saw Vincent sing this song. It’s so good these songs are still alive. I once heard Eddie Furey called this the best anti-war song. And he might be right. Vincent keep on singing forever, again and again and again!

@dublincitytoday 4 жыл бұрын

✌️🇮🇪

@MrNeilandrew 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a winner Vincent!

@joeyjoemcguire 3 жыл бұрын

Just like your father I put myself in harms way and to see these people walk past you is gut wrenching. You sing well my friend. I am the poet Joey Joe McGuire. You have as I said before touch my heart..Juste Joey.

@amygwenn5189 3 жыл бұрын

Your comment is thoughtful and touching. For all those who put their lives on the line, *Thank you for your service*, it means the world. Good luck with your poetry, it's a beautiful art.

@waynegourlay 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful sir love it🙏

@vinnymitchell6508 Жыл бұрын

Love it fella I'll sing it when I'm 80 My namesake

@Bubbleb2 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely sir. I would have listened and cried with you. Thanks for your beautiful music!!!

@martinbecker6139 3 жыл бұрын

Great performance Vincent! Shout out to your dad!

@gailjestus5734 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so grateful that you shared this song about your father! I wish you and your family the best! 💖

@phantomstrangermedia 3 жыл бұрын

This song reduced me to tears. So moving.

@dublincitytoday 3 жыл бұрын

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@d_tyros5282 Жыл бұрын

brilliant well sung and played and a great honour to your dad too xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

@rellsw02 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful sir.

@barbsmith235 4 жыл бұрын

Godbless u sir u did good love this amazing well done love UK 🇬🇧 ♥️

@db-ex2yq Жыл бұрын

Ild pay to listen to him fantastic

@MrTreehugger50 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see vincent again i remember last time when he done a song about his missus I cried then as well beautiful songs and delivery cheers.👌👏👏👏❤

@MrPokemonmaster2468 4 жыл бұрын

An amazing tribute, sung not with remorse but with thankful nostalgia ❤️

@joeyjoemcguire 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't left you...in fact I came for another listen...wonderful indulgence..Juste Joey. (keep singing for your dad)

@dedwin8930 4 жыл бұрын

Very proud of your Dad! Nice tribute !

@nicolasberesford4933 2 жыл бұрын

So sad, that everyone ignored him. He has a strong voice for an 80 year old, and to be honest I have heard worse efforts from professional groups singing this very sad song. Well done Vincent.

@yurypackins4264 4 жыл бұрын

Not only the young have the enthusiasm, but grandpa can give them an example of fortitude😠👍

@poppajoe801 4 жыл бұрын

bravo Sir, i salute you and your father. god bless ya.

@db-ex2yq Жыл бұрын

Great and beautiful performance,

@anneliamohara2842 17 күн бұрын

From Summer Hill and my Grandmother as well, 27 Steps . Living in the States now! All the best .

@gordonzug9418 2 ай бұрын

Absolut sehenswert und berührend, Daumen hoch. Greetings from Germany.

@dublincitytoday 2 ай бұрын

💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

@Angel1384 4 жыл бұрын

Soul of Dublin !!!

@yurypackins4264 4 жыл бұрын

Yes☝️✊

@mapexorion1 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing this with us' your Father would be proud of you Sir xx

@sharonway3858 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing Man you are Vinnie what an amazing singer xx

@user-sj1xn7wm2b Жыл бұрын

God bless ye Vincent , Well done...!!

@DiggerWhoops 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, you do that song such beautiful justice. Great job!!!!

@shirleyforrest509 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best version I've heard sung from the heart.

@Avenging_Archer Жыл бұрын

Greetings from México. We remember the brave Irish lads that defected the invader's cause in the Mexican-American war, and they fought and died besides us as brothers.

@dublincitytoday Жыл бұрын

💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

@yvettejones5323 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a poignant song even for today. By far the best anti-war song.

@danielangel9690 4 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most beautiful cover of this song given its roots

@thomasmcmanus6575 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video ! We must never forget the Men who passed away in that war. God Bless you Sir for the song. 👍The war too end war.

@ginalegas7552 2 жыл бұрын

This poignant anti-war song is wellknown in Germany as „Es ist an der Zeit" from Hannes Wader. Thank you Vincent! Greetings from Wiesbaden.

@dublincitytoday 2 жыл бұрын

🙏💚🇮🇪

@moreauantoine8379 3 жыл бұрын

greetings from normandie, another green field of france.

@dublincitytoday 3 жыл бұрын

💚☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪

@medalia7622 4 жыл бұрын

im gonna start crying:’)

@mauranolan843 Жыл бұрын

He sang this beautiful song so well hie father would be proud.❤️

@chloeogborne490 4 жыл бұрын

He does not look 80 hes an amazing singer well done

@trickster1987 Жыл бұрын

Well sung buddy! Great wee song 🇮🇪🇮🇪👍

@nicolvmax 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifull...so much emotion xxooxx

@deedeewinfrey3181 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of my father ❤ lovely tribute.

@fleetwoodanna 4 жыл бұрын

just amazing🙏🏼💭

@scorpioonthelow7783 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant much love.

@blanchehermine 3 жыл бұрын

It all happened again, and again, and again and will happen again. Until there’s no one left.

@samkangal8428 7 ай бұрын

Oh man , this is just amazing.

@stephenclaydon4519 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very much appreciated from Australia!

@toby4036 4 жыл бұрын

This guy looks like hes in his late 60s

@ThePickdn19 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I wish I could have been there for these few minutes 😍

@tomlowery22 3 жыл бұрын

Fair play my old boy 🍻🍻🍻

@janiceprime2371 3 жыл бұрын

Magically beautiful💖🌻🦋

@anneliamohara2842 17 күн бұрын

Fair play to you ! My Grandfather was in the Somme . Survived Lost his right arm , Dublin Fusillers !

@dublincitytoday 17 күн бұрын

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@williamcoyle581 3 жыл бұрын

Cant believe this young man got 2 thumbs down. well done.x

@whitefanful 3 жыл бұрын

This is why it sad that remembrance day is fading. But it is hard to blame the newer generations when companies push holidays earlier each year, and the government pays less and less attention to the day. Schools do the worst by making the day an annoyance, my highschool has the EXACT same speech with the same guest soldier speaker who does the same thing every year. The only change is which three names are given the the empty chairs and the pictures on the slides for those names.

@fabiandariobosio 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 excellent.

@danielueblacker9118 4 жыл бұрын

VINCENT GOD BLESS YOU.

@turinrivera6114 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@detlevvollmer1369 2 жыл бұрын

Moving me to tears...

@ConnorDuncan 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@fred9260 2 жыл бұрын

Legend👍👍

@sandratuffs3734 Жыл бұрын

I have never had to suffer loss through war...losing a loved one through time is bad enough but through a pointless war must be horrendous.......but no lessons seem to be learnt......war is not some glorious game where everybody gets up and goes home when it's over........it's permanent......l lovely voice

@dublincitytoday Жыл бұрын

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