The Parting Glass [Official Face Vocal Band Rendition]

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Face Vocal Band Presents: The Parting Glass
As Featured on our album “How Was the Show Last Night“
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The Parting Glass
Scottish Traditional Song
Arranged by Benjamin Lunstad and Stephen Ross
Inspired from versions by The High Kings and Wailin' Jennys
Recording Produced by Ryan Driver and Tony Huerta
Recording Mixed by Tony Huerta at Sonic Audio Productions
Filmed and Edited by Micah Groenevelt
Face is:
Cody Qualls (Tenor)
Ryan Driver (Tenor)
Forest Kelly (Solo)
Mark Megibow (Vocal Percussion/Tenor)
Stephen Ross (Bass)
Featuring special guest and Face Vocal Band Founder, Benjamin Lunstad (Baritone)!
Extra special thanks to our Patreon supporters for making this video possible!
Laura Baukol, Amy Blanchard, Daniel Bogart, Anne Campbell, Tiffany Carlson, Lori Colburn, Alice Conder, Susan Conder, Michael Constantine, Amanda Cornaglia, Roberta Dages, Georgia Delis, Karen Elliott, Cheri Evans, Peter Fenander, Deirdre Franklin, Wendy Frenzel, Jane Griffin, Andrea M. Haegele, Connie A. Harris, Michael Haspil, Jennifer Hodson, Traci Jones, Stacy Kohout, Nicki Lamprecht, Neta Lechman, Rosalie Linscott-Bress, Cody Livingston, Jennifer Loper, Leif Lundberg, Kim Lundquist, Tammy M. Hassan, Kenzie Malia, Milly McCullough, Alan & Judy Megibow, Cody Millar, Robin Miner, Jill Montrey, Diane Morton, Linda Morton, Laura Nielsen, Thomas Olsen, Laurie TenNapel Paganini, Kelsey Parisi, Dee Pierce, Dianalee Prime, Bob Qualls, Julia Renn, Rene Rieser, Diane Riggs, Lori Rinkoff, Helena Roos, Craig & Debbie Ross, Joli Sakamoto, Alan Schoenfeld, Deanna Schroder, Randy Schwartz, Lynette Seelmeyer, Lisa Severy, Elise Shauck, David Sica, Stacie Smith, Kara Smith, Andrew Swartz, Connie Tendler, Sarah Tendler, Shari Twogood, Marilyn Walker, Linda Williams, and Barbara Zalesny.

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@lesleyturnbull1585 4 жыл бұрын

My Scot/Irish husband passed away a year ago. This was the song I had always imagined being sung at his wake. Unfortunately there was nobody left to attend by the time he went. I played it for him at the burial site none the less knowing he would have both enjoyed and appreciated it. Maybe he heard it from heaven.

@Derek-je6vg 2 жыл бұрын

He heard it… I promise you

@Landpirate 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely he heard it, cheers for going through with it, he'd be proud.

@JanetLMancini Жыл бұрын

I am sure he heard it.

@nedkelly2677 Жыл бұрын

I am sure He did.

@markrabideau4067 Жыл бұрын

I hope he did

@Marleyjr00X 10 ай бұрын

Dude if this isnt played at my funeral im not going.

@DonnaPrather1057 2 ай бұрын

I’m 75. It’s already scheduled by an Irish singing group. I’m Episcopal, so it’ll be okay. I’m not Baptist.

@TheHjalmur 2 ай бұрын

That's as Irish a sentiment as ever there was, my friend.

@annieseaside Жыл бұрын

I expect to pass shortly. I loathe dour Funerals but hope that my loved ones will play this at a party! I am 54% Scottish and ADORE this song with all my heart. If you read this, Joy be to you all! ❤

@axdilez3486 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know you, Annie, but god bless you, or whatever else you believe in and hold dear ❤ make the most of the time you have left and spend it with those you love. Hopefully you’ll be granted a lot more time in this life, and I don’t know if you feel like it Will help so much, but I Will keep you in my prayer ❤️❤️

@annieseaside Жыл бұрын

@@axdilez3486 You are very kind. Thank you!!

@baduktiger7661 Жыл бұрын

if you are still alive know you have amazing value in life and you will be sorely missed if, as you say, the skein is tied. Jesus is Lord. Repent if you havent and if you have then dear sister please be there when it is my time. there are lots of dogs and wonderful people upstairs waiting to greet you.

@kevinkelly1529 Жыл бұрын

Annie, I'll see you on the other seaside. Cheers. 🍻

@behindtheyellowtape320 Жыл бұрын

I pray that such a beautiful tribute is offered to you when such a time comes. If you are anywhere near Southern California, I would gladly do it myself if you family needed it.

@rawr6306 4 жыл бұрын

Six years ago today, 3/9/2014, my eldest son died. Held his funeral on St. Paddy’s Day and an entire bottle of 25yo Laphroaig was had by me, my dad, his godfather and my two best friends. I’ve not had a drop of that since, and won’t, but raise a glass of every other scotch I find to my son on this day and many others. Until we can raise one together my boy, here’s to you. I miss you. I love you. 🥃❤️😢 Thank you for this version guys. It’s fantastic and now my favorite. 🙏🏻

@madeleine8977 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely tribute to your son. I am sorry for your loss.

@grandsonofsamnifdy4266 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Hesse good luck to you Mr Hesse. I wish you all the best. Your son has inspired me to respond. He’s still got influence🌻

@rawr6306 4 жыл бұрын

Madeleine Thank you. I’m amazed by the empathy lovely folks such as you have. 🙏🏻

@rawr6306 4 жыл бұрын

Grandson of Sam NiFDy Oh that’s just awesome! You’ve made me smile today on a very difficult one. 🙏🏻

@mawiborg62 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I'm crying my eyes out because you are living my greatest fear in life; losing my precious son. I pray for peace and comfort for you while you wait for the blessed day when you'll be reunited and raise that toast together

@tesseivers6737 Ай бұрын

Played this for my dad while he was on hospice at home. Played it for him has he took his last breath. Called my sister and hugged my dad until she got there to keep him warm for her to say goodbye. This song brings me to the heavens

@FaceVocalBand Ай бұрын

Wow, that is incredibly moving -- thank you for sharing. I am so sorry for your loss, and so incredibly touched that this recording could provide some level of peace during such a difficult time. May your father's memory be a blessing! ❤-SR

@pamelar5868 28 күн бұрын

❤

@EndlessSummer888 4 жыл бұрын

Raise your glasses with me, brothers and sisters. Here's to cheating. For if you cheat, may you cheat death. Here's to stealing. For if you steal, may you steal a fair lady's heart. Here's to drinking. For if you drink, may you drink with me! Here's to all those who've gone to meet their Father. May He grant them everlasting peace. And finally... here's to all of you! May you all be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead. _Sláinte_ !

@LiveGently2605 4 жыл бұрын

cromusic ibra beautiful!!!

@dilligaff1979 4 жыл бұрын

It's "Here's to cheating, stealing, fighting and drinking"! "If you cheat, may you cheat death" "If you steal. may you steal your lover's heart" "If you fight, may you fight for a friend" "And if you drink! May you drink with me."

@EndlessSummer888 4 жыл бұрын

@@dilligaff1979 I didn't know the part about fighting. I just took the other 3 and edited it to my liking. And my last quote is part of a classic Irish blessing. "May your glass ever be full, may the roof over your head ever be strong, and may you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead."

@TheDeal187 4 жыл бұрын

Sláinte !

@JamesTyreeII 4 жыл бұрын

cromusic ibra Hahahah aw that’s great!

@aaa10739 4 жыл бұрын

"In a world without gold, we would have been heroes"

@joshuabooth6024 2 жыл бұрын

My brother passed away on the 13th January this year after a beautiful winter sunset up North by Vancouver, B.C. I played this song sang my heart out and cried a healthy cry. I love the songs of our beautiful heritage and culture. 💚🍀

@morghan_with_an_h 6 жыл бұрын

*Crying* Reminds me of my Grandpa. He immigrated from Ireland to America when he was a teenager. He lived to 102 and sang this and many other Irish songs to us grand kids at every family gathering. This was one of my favorites!

@maryrichardson986 6 жыл бұрын

Agree with ye on this, my Uncle's still sing this song at family gatherings they are all from Northern Ireland. I never did get to meet my Grandpa but I hear he sang this also. I love my family. Crying Also.

@morghan_with_an_h 6 жыл бұрын

❤️🍀👊

@ElishaBenYisrael 5 жыл бұрын

He lives, for as long as a single Irishman breaths. The spirit of our ancestors breaths within him.

@missiwallace8267 5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@the_Eisenstein 5 жыл бұрын

I was very young when my (scottish) granpa sang that song to me. The time went on and I grew up (I live in Germany) and I simply forgot it. Maybe 4 years ago I heard it again and something broke out - I knew the lyrics, I knew the song and it had me bursting into tears. It took something like 3 weeks to remeber why... So long story short, I fell you brother

@kennethsisson9190 5 жыл бұрын

Alot of my military brothers had this played at their memorials. Every year on their anniversary as a toast to their memory we get a shot of Jack, hold it up, with tears in our eyes we sing to them. We sing to their families, we sing to their memories. We take our shot and hug each other and tell stories. Till it's our time for the parting glass, we'll continue to fill it with joy and love for all.

@jimferguson8044 3 ай бұрын

Whatever the daemons, whatever the devils, whatever the doubts, shadows, nightmares and sleepless nights plague my brothers in arms, please know that there is always a place to lay your head in peace and still see the next day's beautiful dawn. HE provides, as surely as HE knows we have been cursed ...

@user-yy6uo3zv5m 9 ай бұрын

My husband passed away 8 weeks ago and he requested this for his funeral my son’s friend sung it at his grave it was wonderful the sun came out at the end everyone applauded him it was a big funeral it gave me great comfort ❤️🙏

@LetsbeHonestOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

If I'd be the bartender, the round would be on me

@50srefugee 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, it's Ireland. You'd end up just giving everyone a free round for the road.

@sherryblack7282 3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@jeffreyadams648 3 жыл бұрын

You mean the owner of the pub?

@j.escobar4971 3 жыл бұрын

Good lads, all. Another round!

@xeroanarchy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a newfie I get ya by.

@roseedge5626 6 жыл бұрын

I've only watched this about 30 times in the last 24 hours.

@JadenKortana 5 жыл бұрын

Ive watched it about 20 times the last hour. It has been more or less on repeat once I found it. The most beautiful and harmonic version I ever heard. Reminds me about my grandad patrick and his old mens choir. Though they were never near as good.

@fyra_cat2119 4 жыл бұрын

These are rookie numbers

@alastairmurray5225 4 жыл бұрын

An Ulster Scot here . This was indeed a Scottish folk song and a very poignant one it is too and given the very close cultural ties between the West of Scotland and the province of Ulster it’s little wonder it has become so very popular not just in Ulster (Northern Ireland) but throughout the whole of the island of Ireland and this is without doubt one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard.

@alastairmurray5225 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWrensHouse of course I’m Irish but I’m also of Ulster Scots descent , where is the problem you seem to have with identifying with both ? My ancestors came here to Ulster in the 1600s during the Plantation and our family roots have been traced to Tullibardine in Perthshire, can you trace your family that far back ? Do you even live in Ireland North or South ?

@drrd4127 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWrensHouse mate, this isn't even a Irish song. It originated in Scotland and still sung in Scotland. It's just a song and didn't even originate in Ireland so no good calling it Irish culture.

@jameshughes9168 4 ай бұрын

As a semi-practicing Brooklyn Irish Catholic I'm questioning why you cannot just appreciate the sentiment And not argue about the origin PEACE

@mtlyb 5 жыл бұрын

I've already told my wife I want this as the last song at my wake.

@96smittyjr 5 жыл бұрын

very good idea it is such a wonderful send off

@solkatlol 5 жыл бұрын

And she goes first, she's getting this song, like it or not! ;)

@Cyndertruly 5 жыл бұрын

Good choice

@mandarinlearner 5 жыл бұрын

mtlyb look for the video from the funeral of Liam Clancy. People stand around his grave and sing this

@ritchiestephen5001 4 жыл бұрын

Me Too!!!

@AAAAAA-kl7qm 4 жыл бұрын

This group def deserves more attention.

@AAAAAA-kl7qm 4 жыл бұрын

I sent this 5m ago and instantly got a like? amazin good luck!

@helpfulduckie5193 4 жыл бұрын

They do have a decent following on their other stuff. This song in particular is one of their covers that got spread ALL over Facebook a while back. But they’re also competing with well known groups like the High Kings for viewership on this song. While in general I prefer the High Kings, I like Face’s version of parting glass better...

@nuriaoriol8052 4 жыл бұрын

Interpreten la cançó d'una manera meravellosa... Bellesa!!!

@susanwozniak6354 4 жыл бұрын

@@helpfulduckie5193 I'm a Celtist and I prefer Face's version to that of the High Kings. Not that there is anything wrong with the High Kings vocally. I am not necessarily a front line fan of Face's repertoire, but, they can really sing!

@helpfulduckie5193 4 жыл бұрын

Susan Wozniak Agreed. They really nailed this song. For a diehard fan of the High Kings like me to say that, they’re definitely AMAZING!

@timbunker4061 2 ай бұрын

One of my best friends passed away about a month ago. This song has taken on new meaning for me. I raise my glass in honor of Julie Davis.

@briemuss05 4 жыл бұрын

For anyone who wants to sing along here are the lyrics..... Of all the money that e'er I had I spent it in good company And all the harm I've ever done Alas, it was to none but me And all I've done for want of wit To memory now I can't recall So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be to you all So fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all Of all the comrades that e'er I had They're sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e'er I had They'd wish me one more day to stay But since it fell into my lot That I should rise and you should not I'll gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all Fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all La ra la ra la la La lala lala la la La ra lala la la La la la lala la la But since it fell into my lot That I should rise and you should not I'll gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all So fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all Good night and joy be to you all

@kriskelley5216 2 жыл бұрын

I KNOW THEM

@Kaibigan39 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@Bubblan42735 2 жыл бұрын

@@kriskelley5216 good for You!

@stevencrooks7201 2 жыл бұрын

good job Brian

@MrSpanky2001 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MrJdsenior 5 жыл бұрын

First guy starts singing....holy crap, what a voice, second one, same thing, and on, and on. Powerful spectacular singing guys. VERY nice.

@gretes1298 5 жыл бұрын

try to get a live version of it, will sound differently i guess

@FaceVocalBand 4 жыл бұрын

@@gretes1298 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6ikl7d_2t2uYXk.html :)

@josephl6896 4 жыл бұрын

@@FaceVocalBand Sounds the same. Nicely done, gentlemen!

@LevaOrel 4 жыл бұрын

GreTEs trust me, they are even more amazing in person!

@jillrice2577 3 жыл бұрын

Out of the over 1.8 million views of this video, I'll bet 10,000 of them are mine. Unbelievably beautiful!

@chrismiller5198 Жыл бұрын

Just when I thought this couldn't get any better, the drum came in.

@donnaswaffar4289 Жыл бұрын

Even more amazing when you realize that drum is a GUY WITHOUT A DRUM. Mark's vocal percussion is just mind-blowing.

@davewitter6565 3 ай бұрын

Drums=Bagpipes in Kings version?

@brianervin2035 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don't know any other groups are producing their rendition of this song. This is it. It's done. There will not be any better, nor any to compare. Move on and raise your glass to Face Vocal Band for the ultimate rendition of The Parting Glass!

@arkantim828 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qaxyiryQ2KeWgXU.html test it

@brianervin2035 4 жыл бұрын

@@arkantim828 A good rendition - but IMO not close to this one...

@justinnash1701 10 ай бұрын

The celtic woman

@tattoojack1969 7 ай бұрын

Freddie White does a acoustic version that is worth hearing. The two versions would compare almost like a nice wine and a very good Scotch.

@SatyrGrey 6 жыл бұрын

Vocal percussionist... VOCAL percussionist. I absolutely love that not instruments other than one's vocals were used in this.

@crosslink1493 3 жыл бұрын

There's snare drum (?) playing in the background starting at about 2:00. Muted, but noticeable. But still, this is a great version using no wind/string/keyboard instruments.

@p1mpernel 3 жыл бұрын

@Cross Link: That is not a snare drum. That was produced by the vocals of Mark Megibow - I've seen him create the same effect in concert.

@crosslink1493 3 жыл бұрын

@@p1mpernel That's impressive if it is. Sure had me fooled!

@kennethbrink8014 3 жыл бұрын

you might enjoy the band "Home Free"

@p1mpernel 3 жыл бұрын

@@kennethbrink8014 I do indeed enjoy them, and many others. With Face on the verge of its 20th anniversary as a group, it's neat to see the "vocal band" version of a cappella really flourishing these days.

@donnalichvarcik6 2 жыл бұрын

This glass is for all the people who have gone RIP

@Queenofdarkness24 4 жыл бұрын

Why is no one talking about the baritone??? I’ve never heard a voice that is that deep and rich. Holy COW!!!

@dapsapsrp 3 жыл бұрын

People have mentioned him years ago. He is a bass deeper than a baritone and yes he has a great rich voice.

@crosslink1493 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I did notice it when I first watched this about 6 months after it was posted. Pretty unique to be able to go that low.

@ericablair7747 3 жыл бұрын

Amen. That's about the cleanest and most pitch-perfect bass I've heard if it's genuine. (No auto-tune, right?) Great song to show it off, and nice job by the sound engineer too!!

@p1mpernel 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericablair7747 , it is indeed genuine. That's Forest Kelly (good name for a song like this, no?) and I've seen him live with the group many times.

@iuile 3 жыл бұрын

His voice is the reason I keep returning to this video. So much beauty in such a short span of time!

@dilligaff1979 3 жыл бұрын

"May you be in heaven a full half-hour before the devil knows you're dead".

@MichaelRichards-ew6de Жыл бұрын

This is the best version of this ageless classic.

@renamcvicar 5 жыл бұрын

This was perfect. I lost my brother this week and I'd like to think that he's saying exactly these words with a smile on his lips and a jaunty look in his eyes, while he rises up and we do not. We will meet again, just not yet.

@bb3ca201 4 жыл бұрын

Damn...my condolences 😭 But what a beautiful tribute to him

@goofy79248 4 жыл бұрын

renamcvicar Many Thánks for Your remark on this beauty!!

@Angron789 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss fella...

@rawr6306 4 жыл бұрын

Here’s to you and your brother. My boys are missing theirs just the same. 6 years ago today 3/9/2014 ❤️🥃😢

@xeroanarchy 3 жыл бұрын

Bless you

@clivepearce941 Жыл бұрын

I play this every so often. The finest version out there. Stunning harmony.

@flatiron53 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be 69 years old in a month and without a doubt, this is the finest vocal group I have ever heard. WOW!!!

@bobaTJ 6 жыл бұрын

Heck! The guy at 1:53 has the clearest, brightest voice I've ever heard! You can feel what he's singing.

@MonkeyBusinessMan 5 жыл бұрын

T Rex Yes. And he looks just like my cousin so had to go back several times to watch it again. The spitting image of him. Spooky. My cousin can’t sing like this though. 😀

@dapsapsrp 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. His voice is rich, smooth, clear and powerful capable of tenor notes and deep bass notes. He should be featured more often.

@SirTenik 2 жыл бұрын

Idk what the guy in full white was doing it didn't look like he was doing anything but maybe Im just seeing things?

@MrChris0985 Жыл бұрын

@@SirTenik I think he is doing the percussion part

@lukec1651 Жыл бұрын

@@SirTenik he's "the drummer".

@InkWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not Irish but I'll raise a glass to this song everytime.

@AnonymousXIII 3 жыл бұрын

Technically it's a Scottish song, but we're willing to share.

@InkWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnonymousXIII So a double whiskey? NIIIIICE.

@alansmith6376 4 жыл бұрын

Up until I saw this video, The High Kings performance was the gold standard for this song. But all respect to the Kings, these guys blew them out of the water. Beautiful harmonies, wonderful soloist and the video is brilliant in its simplicity.

@50srefugee 2 жыл бұрын

"Brilliant in its simplicity". That, and its absolute naturalness, even the setting. Voices are all it needs.

@bettybishop1225 5 жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE BEST VERSION EVER. ....from a professional worker bee musician.

@zx6rdood 3 жыл бұрын

I spent three weeks in Dublin and explored the island......it was like a calling home. I belong there.

@stewartmcmanus3991 2 жыл бұрын

No question, the best version of this wonderful old song.

@drrd4127 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Scotland love your song. This the song the Scots used sing before "Auld Lang Syne" came about, got to admit I do think Auld Lang Syne is easier to sing when you are drunk but this is just as great. The Scots have the best songs.

@lwwhs 2 ай бұрын

A parting glass of Tullemore Dew has been hoisted at all my family burials, and most recently my mothers. I keep the bottle in the truck for my visits, and amazingly this tune has cued up on local irish radio several times as i arrived at gravesite. It hold great value in the heart, just listen to the words

@ritchiestephen5001 4 жыл бұрын

This rendition of "The Parting Glass", is truly the best I have ever heard. These guys are the very best! One for my wake also.

@petermunoz5775 2 жыл бұрын

This song and Danny boy were played at maternal grandfather's funeral. That was 35 years ago and they still remind me of him. That was a man definitely full of blarney and the luck of the Irish.

@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness the Scottish know how to write a song!! And the Americans really know how to sing it!! Beautiful rendition 👍👍

@conhopkins6975 Жыл бұрын

These guys are Irish The High Kings It's a beautiful Scottish song that's popular in Ireland 🇮🇪

@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Жыл бұрын

@@conhopkins6975 Hello. The high kings are Irish. But this isn’t them. This is the Face, An acappella band from the USA

@rogerclark9285 8 ай бұрын

Such beautiful harmonies.

@johnmcmorris1170 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose I am a "paper paddy". An American whose heritage is primarily Irish. It might be the Irish whiskey talking but this song touches a place in my soul that let's me know that I am Irish. Now some may "go historical" on me and say this song has Scottish roots. Doesn't matter, I have Scotch blood as well. Tis not that far removed from the Irish if we are telling the truth. Damn fine song and well sung at that.

@brucecollins4729 3 жыл бұрын

when the irish get hold of a scots sang they won,t let go. i,m auld enough to remember when irish music started in the late 50s early 60s when bands like the clancies etc sprung up and adopted the scottish style and many scots and english sangs in the 60s. this sang is just one o them. your own american country music has it,s roots in scotland.

@Tsardoz 2 ай бұрын

I am Australian - my father has Irish background and my mother Scottish so I claim it too! Beautiful rendition - brought tears to my eyes. PS. I was looking for music for my funeral too. I think I have found it.

@drdoses6096 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely rendition of a beautiful old SCOTTISH folk song. Thanks for posting.

@mickcollins1921 2 жыл бұрын

The lyrics may be Scottish, but the melody was changed by the Irish to what it currently is.

@brucecollins4729 2 жыл бұрын

@@mickcollins1921 who wrote the irish melody

@mickcollins1921 2 жыл бұрын

@@brucecollins4729 There was a traditional Irish parting song called Sweet Cootehill Town that has the same melody. Somewhere along the line, some Irish person took the lyrics of the Scottish parting song 'Good night and Joy be With you all,' and sung iy to Sweet Cootehill Town, which was relatively well known as a song people sung when loved ones were leaving for US. That evolution continued as the song became known as The Parting Glass, and the original Scottish melody was largely forgotten in favor of the adopted Sweet Cootehill Town melody. As far as who wrote the melody, I cannot find any reliable sources on writer of Sweet Cootehill Town.

@brucecollins4729 2 жыл бұрын

@@mickcollins1921 i have also researched the tune sweet cootiehill and cannot find any evidence of who wrote it or when it was written. it,s possible sweet cootiehill came later from what i can make out. the parting glass was known as ..burns farewell in ireland.

@Hooliigann 5 жыл бұрын

I come from very heavy Irish decent. My grandmother immigrated over as a little girl. She was my best friend. She passed away when I was around 13. She sang this to me all the time. Hearing it come up now and then makes my heart do a lil flip.

@maximevandeneynde7692 3 жыл бұрын

my condolences

@nathanielwilder5990 Жыл бұрын

This is the song I want played at my funeral. I am so moved by this rendition. This is the one I hope they play!

@dwaynemandac1245 Ай бұрын

in a world without gold, we could have been heroes -edward thatch "blackbeard"

@BrokeDownBob 5 жыл бұрын

We all die. To be sent off by this song would be GREAT!

@bogusdererste1427 9 ай бұрын

You are the absolute best. Goosebumps guaranteed. Greetings from Hesse Germany

@princeofdarkness8037 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect harmonies, they do a traditional song a great justice.

@maxromisch3361 4 жыл бұрын

This. This is how men should be together . Love it.

@Branbran1993 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve requested this song and version to be played at my funeral someday. This is the most beautiful version of Parting glass I’ve heard out of the many.

@gandalfkenobi007 5 жыл бұрын

This were some of the best three minutes of my life. Like right up there. I mean I can't even put it in words

@EdExploresScotland 3 жыл бұрын

When Lockdown's over and I get to go to a pub, I want these guys having a wee sing-a-long in a corner.

@svenfischer104 3 жыл бұрын

from Germany i hope so

@daniellandonmanzoni9083 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you

@michaelobrien1761 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to see you all good luck

@frankleasure8129 2 жыл бұрын

I'll see you back in Scotland next year..and buy the first round ..if you just remember my name , Ferb , and I'm often in a MacTavish kilt..promise !

@willmcdonald3993 2 жыл бұрын

Time for Scotland to be free & brave again & tell the Govt to jump in the loch, the game is up.

@johndick5273 4 жыл бұрын

A great Scottish song

@jonathangallone6543 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful thing our race was able to achieve. To sing words, that we created, in harmony

@IrishTechnicalThinker 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely not crying. I'm so glad and grateful as an Irish man to hear the music being played with this convection. Raise up and joy be to you all. For all those who don't know, this song is somewhat written by the individual who passed away and written for you. Song to be played after a funeral, drink from the parting glass and last final goodbye, drink while the spirit rises to heaven. Main point is why should you be sad? Have joy, why? While the spirit gently rises, so should you rise. Until we meet again. God bless to you all from the Green Isle of Ireland.

@giorgiazanca5308 3 жыл бұрын

You FVB guys have recreated the real atmosphere of this legendary Scottish song...it brings tears to my eyes! Thank you

@MrSpanky2001 Жыл бұрын

What a performance. Could not be better. And that's no exaggeration . The bass line is out of this world and exceptionally well done.

@savage_the_wild 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't think I would find a version as good as the High Kings take on this song. Well done, gents.

@impalamama7302 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too!

@gerardbreen7164 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the version by THE VOICE SQUAD

@rodrigolloreda7012 5 жыл бұрын

The wailin' jenny's have a pretty haunting rendition too

@margaretpierson9132 5 жыл бұрын

Try the Notre Dame Glee Club kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5N4oqd-05jOhI0.html The harmonies are wonderful.

@victoriasodeinde5234 5 жыл бұрын

Wooow absolutely incredible piece from the high kings...I just looked them up. Thanks. Both renditions are my best so far

@simonassarskog9600 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best covers I've heard of this song so far, you deserve more attention for this

@annabossaller2945 5 жыл бұрын

I’m not crying you’re crying

@serpientemercado2777 5 жыл бұрын

No you

@juliosalinas2591 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Latino, but I came across this through Spotify and thought it was great! Awesome song!

@50srefugee 2 жыл бұрын

For those who don't know, the "percussionist" is Troy, the older guy in the white shirt. Watch his mouth, when you're allowed a glance. He is usually not singing, though his voice is fine when he does. His lips are mostly closed, except at the corners. That lovely bass does not arise from Troy's pipes, though, as I thought at first--that would be the guy to his left, Forest Kelly. === That aside, though: I dearly love watching the gestures and expressions of these fine gentlemen. Completely natural, every glance, gesture, and rueful smile. The best of the FVB video performances I've seen. I so dearly want to make up stories about the characters they are playing so expressively.

@donnaswaffar4289 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the white shirt, but his name is Mark Megibow. He is a first class vocal percussionist. He does a solo VP performance at their shows and his range is just astounding.

@50srefugee Жыл бұрын

@@donnaswaffar4289 Ah, thanks for clearing that up.

@F1Elle17 4 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this by accident. My goodness it is amazing.

@colinbanks7368 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it

@betweentwohorizons 7 ай бұрын

Still the best version ever! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@charlenerigney4906 6 жыл бұрын

Forest is my most favourite part. When he begins 😍 just makes my heart jump a little

@rohgren 5 жыл бұрын

Best version I think I’ve heard. One of my favorites of this genre. Sing it at my funeral.

@ziggylamber Жыл бұрын

What a gift from God to have voices like this

@utubeDaveutube 4 жыл бұрын

The Number #1 funeral song of all time. And it shall be sung at mine (you know . . . 50 years from now). ;-) Slainte!!

@JessK86 4 жыл бұрын

My dear friend that I was a police officer with took his life yesterday morning. This song is the only solace I can find at the moment. I hope his soul is at peace until I can see him again on the other side.

@lukasb4497 4 жыл бұрын

God rest their soul. The timing of your comment makes me believe it was the NYPD officer. My thoughts are with you and their family

@JessK86 4 жыл бұрын

My buddy was with Sparks PD out of Nevada

@rawr6306 4 жыл бұрын

Rasing a glass to you both for your service and sorrow parting ways. 🥃

@paulinetyer8902 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, a song of great words and voices. At my demise sing me home and toast to friends.

@Wazzap54 6 жыл бұрын

Coming to sing at my funeral then? Fantastic, tight, melodic and meaningful.

@johnelliott4521 2 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful version I every heard. A quartet sang this at my brother's wake.

@adlamis Жыл бұрын

Lovely, lovely performance of a beautiful song. Has anyone else noticed that these guys arrive one by one at a pub and immediately start singing good night to one another?

@proudgranandgramp 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite The Parting Glass!

@paulinetyer8902 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, Mother Nature gave us the ultimate song with just our voices. Kudos, acappella ❤️

@joanr3189 Жыл бұрын

This is what perfection sounds like: One voice, many layers. My 14-year old granddaughter learned it this weekend at choir camp. The kids sang this for the parents. I could not control the tears - they captured the beauty of the harmony, and watching my granddaughter I could see from her face and body language that she was moved by an unforgettable musical experience. .

@richardcarpenter8899 5 жыл бұрын

The kind of song that lowers blood pressure by 20 points in less than 3 minutes

@hartmutlaabs4596 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers to this beautiful and uplifting rendition of »The Parting Glass«. Thank you for such powerful and sonorous voices that simply touch one's heart.

@lm6926 3 жыл бұрын

It reaches my heart each and every time I hear it. I chose that my brothers and I enter the church with our Grandpa's coffin on this most appropriated and beautiful song, and It was the most incredible tribute I thought we could pay him. I am French and I thank you my Irish friends for this !

@mamiehayes2426 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't you just stand in snow listening to these guys, beautiful.

@dukeofbr3ws773 4 жыл бұрын

My wife’s dad passed and I’ll always be amazed at how much of an impact he’s had on me. He wasn’t even blood to me and here I am bawling my eyes out to every time I hear this song. He was a great man, great father to all his kids, and a great friend to me and many others. I’ve remembered the lyrics to this verbatim and sing it to myself in honor of him. RIP BLM love you and miss you terribly.

@kaemanuk 4 жыл бұрын

To make such an incredible impression on another individual the way your father in law did, shows just how incredible a man he was. It is the ultimate expression of "living forever", by being fondly remembered by the hearts and minds of those who remain. I did not know him but I have no doubt that we need more men like him in this world. To him I say, RIP sir.

@luciancrocker7875 6 жыл бұрын

this song goes to my 2 friends who have passed away may your next journey be a good one lets fill the parting glass tonight and toast you 2 my dear old friends

@franktrenton8816 5 жыл бұрын

I still think this the best version so much passion heart n pride in there voices and just sheer amazing my opinion

@patricksherlock7050 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me cry every time. Read this as a poem at my dads funeral. He was the strongest Irish man I have ever known

@keithjohnson39 5 жыл бұрын

The song forces reflection of past losses and your own mortality. God love the Irish .

@maximevandeneynde7692 3 жыл бұрын

I have decided that this will be played at my funeral.

@michaelramey3020 4 жыл бұрын

Damn... this rendition hits me in the feels. Nicely done.

@iainrae6159 3 жыл бұрын

A humanitarian song for the ages beautifully sung, heartfelt thanks.

@JeremyEllwood 6 жыл бұрын

I needed these goosebumps of joy and harmony so bad today! There are VERY few videos I put in my favorites. This one is now there. Thank you for this!!

@sherryblack7282 5 жыл бұрын

Their voices are mesmerizing, Amazing. I could put it on repeat and leave it.

@kathycondon107 5 жыл бұрын

Pure music from the soul!

@ja7941 4 жыл бұрын

My great grand mother sang this song to me every night when I was little I'm proud of my Irish family

@IAM-zu9nx 18 күн бұрын

Our youngest Son Conor passed away at 30 and we played this. We miss him terribly and we're one Heart Soul and spirit, love you Cone, Mama,Da Maria Matty Conor and Payton ❤

@seanoreiley48 15 күн бұрын

I am truly sorry for your loss. Taken far to soon, no parent should bury their child. May he rest in peace.