Beautiful doesn't even do it justice. . Wow

In the merry month of June from me home I started Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted Saluted Father dear, kissed me darling mother Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born Cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins A brand new pair of brogues, rattlin' o'er the bogs Frightenin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary Started by daylight me spirits bright and airy Took a drop of the pure Keep me heart from sinking That's the Paddy's cure whenever he's on drinking To see the lassies smile, laughing all the while At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin' An' asked if I was hired, wages I required 'Till I was nearly tired of the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! In Dublin next arrived, I thought it such a pity To be soon deprived a view of that fine city Well then I took a stroll, all among the quality Bundle it was stole, all in a neat locality Something crossed me mind, when I looked behind No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin' Enquiring for the rogue, said me Connaught brogue Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! From there I got away, me spirits never falling Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing The Captain at me roared, said that no room had he When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy Down among the pigs, played some funny rigs Danced some hearty jigs, the water round me bubbling When off Holyhead wished meself was dead Or better far instead On the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it Blood began to boil, temper I was losing Poor old Erin's isle they began abusing "Hurrah me soul!" says I, me shillelagh I let fly Some Galway boys were nigh and saw I was a hobble in With a loud "Hurray!" joined in the affray We quickly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! Whack fol lol le rah! Whack fol lol le rah!

I play this song at gigs…it’s a mouthful! Great to hear Lankums awesome version!

Jimney Sweep Best KZfaq comment ever. I'm with ya.

Brian Wright ✌️amazing aren’t they !! Here’s to lankum 🍻

Lovely little piece there jimney. I wonder are you in ireland. Im irish and am away from home now. Moved for love and how i grieve for all ive left behind, language, music and all. Thank you lankum and everyone who keeps digging deep into their hearts and souls to tell the stories that matter and hold us together

Ronan Larkin I’m English but Ireland was my home for nearly thirty years until recently . Had to move due to family issue . But I pine for Ireland , it’s in my heart and it’s a whole different spirit there . I feel more Irish than English because I have lived so long there . I feel at home there , it suits my spirit and soul more . I will return but lankum keeps my feeling close to Ireland . They really express the raw Irish spirit that I love so much . That I need surrounding me . I think only the Irish understand it those that have spent most of thier lives there . It truly is a magical place , with all its flaws too , that all places have . But something very special about the Irish land and people . It’s good you found love , though I am not surprised you still yearn for homeland

Thanks jimney, alll the best

Christopher Jaques I’m a mere babby at 60 but good music still stirs my heart and blood as much as ever! 💚

And I may be 64...and totally agree. I have been having a bit of a low day, tuned into this and now my spirits are lifted. I fecking love them.

good music knows no age

They are insanely good. The passion in each song

What’s your age got to do with it? ..... the music is our unique soul and spirit, a gift from above, a lifelong burning that won’t be quenched

Based on the original melody. John Faulkner's version also worth a listen. Even has the harmonium. From "Kind Providence".

I love her so much! Have you ever heard of Montaigne? She is another one of my favorite vocalists.

Reminds me a lot of Norma Waterson.

She ain't off key at all. You'd know if she was because the harmony would sound wrong when the other voices come in, but it sounds fine.

It's the irish way of singing perhaps? Always jumping up and down the notes...

Hi I didn't mean she was off key due to poor singing. The very opposite. Her slight off tone perfectly harmonises and indeed makes her brilliant. So I was complimenting Radie absolutely not criticising her. She is fabulous.

And you'd be right......

Grate

best irish ban in 2 generations. utterly genius

I wasn’t thinking of Planxty....but you are spot on

Planxty were a trad folk band. Planxty were 40 years you think Lankum are the best since then!!

The best baby to be fare

​@@jlawlor7560holy Mother of Divine Jesus and all the saints in Heaven, they're a grand little outfit indeed.

...and the little donkey.

@@dermur68 i think they ate that to celebrate the birth

What about their 'Hares on the Mountain'?

You should check out John Faulkner's version too. Based on the original, like this one.

the way those stomps come through in this performance might make it my favorite version of this song! goosebumps each time

I stumbled upon them watching Tv, a repeat of their Jools Holland performance (I’ve not been able to find it on the web since). Steve, the same reaction I had. Mezzzzzmerized. I’ve devoured all they’ve put out now. My fave is their cover of Old Main Drag. Do yourself a favor and watch it right now

@@michaelboylan17And as if by magic kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZ95msaQveCmmIE.html

This is the other song they performed on Jools' Cant find it now but this is just as good

I'd love to hear that

we can hope!

i was at the vicars street show in january 2020 in dublin. one of the best, if not the best show i've ever seen. then i flew from northern california to new york in march to catch them there. i would never miss a chance to see them play. they are a once in a lifetime experience. they are completely fucking brilliant and i don't even know if they themselves know how much of an impact they will leave on irish music for decades to come.

Same here ...

It’s the drones.

First time I heard them was in Rennes

First time I heard them was in Rennes

First time I heard them was in Rennes

First time I heard them was in Rennes