I’m in my mid thirties. Puerto Rican, lived nearly all of my life in 🇺🇸…. folks that know me well might think some of my musical tastes are “eclectic” or “out of the norm” for what the typical i fiancé’s where for me and my generation. I know NOTHING about Irish music…. But I know a powerful, GENUINE performance when I see one.. this is AMAZING.

When I was growing up in the 60's, we had an old record player, and 3 LP's, 2 Dubliners, which were my Dads, and 1 Guy Mitchell, which was my Mums. It was all we had to play, and they were played ALL THE TIME!, so this really brought back memories for me. By the 70;s we had a fancy stereo, and a lot more LP's, but after Luke died, my father never bought another Dubliners LP, and the 2 we had were played out, I inherited them when Dad died, they would be quare and crackly by now, but they are precious to me. 2 days ago my Dads cousin died, she is near the last of that generation, my nephew down in County Clare was listening to Luke Kelly singing "Thank you for the days", when his conservatory door blew open, his baby was sitting in his wee chair, and he started laughing, he looked like he was looking at something or someone, and he giggled for ages, we are taking it as a sign that Dad met his cousin, and he popped in to let us all know that all is good, and what better song than "Thank you for the days" :-)

Here i am sitting, watching the rendition of Raglan Road, with tears streaming down my face and i catch myself missing a man, who i have never met... what music can do to you... :'-) R.I.P. Mr. Kelly and all the other Dubliners who had to leave us already! Until we finally meet!

When Luke died, the band disbanded and it was quite a long time before they re-formed. When they did so, they picked as their first venue the little Scottish Highland village of Muir of Ord, just a short distance from my home village of Beauly. I was away at the time, but, on the strength of my love for the band, my brother and mother went to the concert where they were blown away by the performance. In particular, they were moved by Barney, who, on being introduced to do his usual solo, said simply "This is for Luke," and performed his routine with tears streaming down his face from start to finish.

Thank you so so much for this video of the beloved Luke Kelly and the one and only Dubliners, I was struggling with a St Patrick's Day on my own, played some tunes and had some beer but felt at a loose end, scanned some U Tube and oh what joy, the best of the best of the Irish, Luke Kelly to keep me company with his special singing and spirit, no longer was I alone but sailing through time to the best of the Irish Music life.....Happy St Patrick's Day to all and to all, love the music today and every day, keep your spirit up at all times, and when things get hard.....just watch this fabulous video to inspire forever... Luke Kelly - The Performer thank you Luke.. God bless and see you later....God bless everyone..Claire Foxgloves

I am born 1990 of County Armagh, Garvaghy Road, and Luke Kelly rings in my ears when the yards are hard. Erin Go Bragh, they will never beat the Irish spirit! ☘️🇮🇪💚

We were so blessed to have them absolute legends

The footage here is gold. It's difficult to imagine a group today with that kind of talent. Luke was born to sing... a gift from the heavens.

My first concert was the Dubliners, I was 14 or so in 2004 in Amsterdam. I went with all my uncles and aunts and my parents, it is one of the best memories I have! Although Luuk wasn't there and the rest was quite old, it was still an amazing concert. I feel blessed that I got to see them.

Wow what a legend Luke Kelly is... ..God rest his soul..I have found a new hero..I am from Yorkshire and have found my music I love.......the Dubliners.. What a set of legends...not just Luke Kelly but the rest of the boys.you are all legends..I love you all...my mum was from Belfast and have recently found the Dubliners ..thank you..you are the best bar non...

Luke died 6 months before I was born. Im always singing his songs, and the words mean so much in today's world, as they did to those he sang them to back during his time. Nobody can understand another mans thoughts so its best not to judge. Luke's voice did more for the Irish culture then can ever be imagined, even after he left. Peace to you Luke.

Scorn not his simplicity, what a beautiful song!!!

Too many of our good old Dubliners are gone, but thank the good Lord their music still blesses us and I know they are teaching the angels those good old Irish ballads, RIP. 😇😇🎵🎵🎶🎶🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

I feel so lucky to have heard Luke Kelly with the Dubliners in Dublin in 1979 and again in Chicago in 1981. Absolutely amazing voice.

I discovered Luke Kelly when I was 13 and ever since listened to every songs I could find of him.. I greatly enjoy his songs and performances . I'm only 16 and the friends of mine are always making fun of my taste in music, yet there is not a single time I'm ashamed of listening to him. I love him dearly and may he rest in peace.

Today is his birthday, November 17th! Luke gave us a marvelous gift, his gorgeous voice, his beautiful smile and his unforgetttable songs. We always will celebrate him. His legacy is wonderful, is so amazing and for sure will be always an irish treasure to the World.

I discovered the Dubliners just a few months ago at the age of 61. Missed many years of fantastic music.

I’m an a 64 yr old American who just discovered the Dubliners. I knew a few of their classic songs but I’m enjoying hearing everything. The Pogues as well

I’m an Englishman but very proud of my Irish ancestry. I’ve grown up listening to Irish music and, obviously, still do. Which is why I stumbled across this documentary. All I can say is: what a guy. Can’t believe I haven’t seen this until now. I was born in March 84. Gutted I never got to even share the planet with Luke Kelly. 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 💙

I wasn't born until after this great man had passed away. RIP Luke Kelly. You are a legend then, now, forever.

Luke, like all the Dubliners, was a great gift to the world. A wonderful bunch of fellas.

There will never be another like Luke, God bless you

whiskey in the jar was played at my wedding and I am not ashamed to say I was drunk out of my mind dancing on the floor all by myself. About 10 months later my son was born, named him Luke. To say the Dubliners have been influential in my life would be an understatement.

I grew up listening to The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Alexander Brothers, Jimmy Shand, and the like. It is sad that each passing away of these talented musicians means a loss that cannot be replaced. One can say what they like about modern music but to me, the music Luke and others played and still play is an ode to bygone days and simpler times. A lot of modern music is gone and forgotten but the songs like the ones played in this video transcend generations.

Great documentary. Love that they include the song performances in their entirety.

Loved this music and still love it. Luke burned from both sides, he may rest in peace. Now I`m already 70. The Dubliners have taken me all my life. I enjoy this movie. Greetings from Germany.

I love how a band or a single man can have such an immense impact on his family, friends, strangers, nations and history all at the same time just from the sheer presence of his spirit. RIP sirs.

Nobody can touch this integrity. What a tragedy he left us so soon.

I remember the Day Luke Kelly died. I was in my mid twenties. Going out on the town in Dublin , in the Eighties was truly awesome, You would nearly always bump into a friend , or Someone you knew, which would lead to a long night on the Town. but that night of Luke’s passing, the Pubs were morbidly silent. I’ll never forget that eerie feeling, may the Lord have mercy on his talented Soul. Luke Kelly the uncrowned King of 🇮🇪Ireland. 7:33

never has a man sang with more conviction I would die happy with him singing in my ears

They never died, they're among us, as long as somebody remembers you you're not dead. The God of melody

I'm listening and loving it all over again. I'll never get tired of his music, and his iconic voice. ❤

I love ya all Luke Kelly the voice of Ireland what a group the Dubliners no worry the High Kings being the sons of the greatest Irish bands ever, I mean EVER. Thank you all for your blessing of song to remind us where we came from and what were seeking.

A really great Dub and Irishman. Sang along with him many many times. RIP Luke and Ronnie and the rest of them

Greatest group ro represent dublin I seen them a100 times in dublin pubs in the 1960s So glad you enjoyed their music ps when the Irish Telephone system went on strike in the early 80s luke turned up with a crate of Guinness to show his support a 100ps genuine guy is luke.

I was heartbroken when Luke died. And i'm still saddened by his passing. How strange to be so affected by someone i never met. That's a real measure of the man.

Up the DUBS. Luke Kelly an absolute genius. One in a million.

The quiet power. The precise diction. The utter sincerity and gravitas. If Luke’s performance here of On Raglan Road doesn’t stir you to the very depths of your soul, you probably don’t have one to stir.

Never heard of Luke Kelly until recently , that loss can never be recovered, what an entertainer with I think the most effortless singing voice I've ever heard , what a joy he must have been to those lu Kyle enough to actually hear him !

The good ones always get taken too soon . But Luke Kelly voice & music will last a lifetime.😢🙏🏻🥃.

Rip Luke Kelly best Irish singer of all time God bless him❤

It is now march 2020 Corona hits the world, Luke's music gives me comfort and strength even more now then the first time I heard the Dubliners sing life way back in the 70th's Thanks boys do not forget this great minstrel.

Breaks my heart,i came from east Belfast and fell in love with these great men.

Such a fabulous singer. Loved him.

luke was the best bar none irish folk singer ireland ever had or ever will have and he loved being irish and as his headstone says, luke kelly, dubliner, period.

I met an old English lady once in Chicago who used to court Luke Kelly. Great stories from her. Claimed Luke was the love of her life and the man she ended up marrying she told him as well.

I am proud to be Irish I wouldn't want to be on any other crew Never lost the accent been in uk 30 years Irish and proud of it Luke Kelly superb artist must try and learn and play an instrument in 2017 Dubliners a legend

Magical 2 hours of memories, stories , music & voice . Luke died ,( sadly for me) when I was in my teens , a true master of his art ! Long may his songs an voice be remembered, and indeed they will ! May God Bless him.

Every performance full of passion, he gave his all what a performer !

Was fortunate to be in front row at a Dubliners concert 1970/71 in Corby ,was a great night ,consider myself fortunate to have seen such a great band of musicians.A story I found out many years later was that a member of the audience passed a note backstage to say it was her husband's birthday and they were having a party back home after the show, and that they were welcome, and gave their address .Sure enough a bit after they arrived home, a knock at the door ,and there they were. Wish I had been there.

Such an amazing group, grew up on many a tune of his /theirs thanks to my Nan! currently sat in my garden in south yorkshire isolated loving this throwback. I'll be sure to share the tunes with my kids when I have em, keep the memory of these brilliant artists alive all the world over!!

Luke was a man of song for ALL people. Celebrity? I dont know. But he was set on putting songs out there for every human being. I believe that. Bless him. A fantastic human being. ♥

Not knowing of their history or legacy, but liked their music when I heard it first time 4o years ago - just never listened to any music in general, nor any specific styles or cultures and certainly not known of these gentlemen. But now I am researching, reading and listening to a lot of their music, interviews & legacy. So sad that I missed their music, art, politics & humors, but making up for past neglect.

Everything from Pearl Jam to Slipknot is played by me everyday but I will always love the voice of the man... Mi Da brought us up listening to The Dubliners, Tommy Makem & The Clancy Bros etc, but Luke Kelly will remain my favourite voice... just beautiful.

Rip Luke Kelly the best ever never forget your songs from the heart beautiful

I'm overcome with joy in appreciation for Luke Kelly and all the others walking in his footsteps before and after. Blessings may follow forever friends

I have this on DVD: one of my most cherished possessions! :-)

I.m irish my zelf.love the dubliners. Luke was ireland for me.good Old ireland 🇮🇪

He had undoubtedly a great gift as a performer (what diction!) but what was unexpected was his capacity to appreciate the complex emotions of a parent when he had never been one. Amazing capacity of empathy. We love his voice and passion. I was born and brought up in Dublin in the 60s and 70s and so regret never having seen him live.

That's a fantastic documentary. I was a boy when Luke died and thought this was all old fart music anyway so it's great now that I know better to be able to see what a great talent I missed.

the greatest singer that I have ever heard

Whenever Luke Sang Magical Things Happened That's For Sure! 🤗🧔🎙️🎸🎻🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🇮🇪

Most amazing connection with Celtic music, and every other connection in life..

As where you Ronnie..all of you were gold... and gifted us with such great musical moments.

A beautiful Artist, unashamedly down to earth beyond the airs and graces of prima donnas!!

Wonderful to see all the old footage and the band together in those magical days. Thankfully your music will live forever in the hearts of millions. I am proud to be one. All the best wishes to John Sheahan and I hope you have many more years to entertain.

Thank you.I love their strings and voice only.......... long live The Irish! From an old man here.

Luke kelly completely in a league of his own with his voice and expression in the songs.

So sad have lost him. But he is alive in our hearts and our souls FOREVER.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

Ich bin Schwäbische Franke. Mit dieser Folk Music wird Hoffentlich die alte Tradition bestehen bleiben. In Gedenken an Luck Kelly. Hebbe.

What a performer!!! Full of passion, intense and so bloody Irish!!!!

Today is his death anniversary on January 30th, but his free irish spirit continue alive in our hearts forever. We love you too much, our dearest Luke Kelly .

Lule Kelly's passion is an inspiration.

Dubs to the core...! They are like a country within a country...

2:04 Whiskey In The Jar 6:15 Muirsheen Durkin 9:35 The Black Velvet Band 16:00 Monto 20:43 Hand Me Down My Bible 24:57 Kelly The Boy From Killarne 28:04 Maids When You’re Young Never Wed An Old Man 33:53 Scorn Not His Simplicity 41:03 The Town I Loved So Well 49:32 Dirty Old Town 54:55 The Rocky Road To Dublin 59:21 Farewell To Carlingford 1:05:08 Raglan Road 1:11:01 Paddy On The Railway 1:16:25 The Auld Triangle 1:19:48 The Hot Asphalt 1:23:58 Will You Come To The Bower 1:29:18 The Night Visiting Song 1:35:03 The Wild Rover

The number of adverts ruins what could have been enjoyable - You SOLD your Soul!

I would just loved to be at that concert. I think the Dubliners and Luke Kelly were amongst some of the best things to belong to ireland

That's the true Dubliners their I am watching now they were brilliant we never hear them again rest in peace god bless yous all in heaven I think in my heart yous are singing from heaven 🌹😘🌹

many a year back I rode a bus to New Grange Luke was on the bus with a young companion and I had the opportunity to speak with him we talked of Irish history and the benefits of blackberry leaf to the voice at that point I knew nothing o the dubliners and only knew o his fame from fellow travelers on the bus I had no idea I was chatting with a god of folk music

I have been fortunate to see the Dubliners live in my home town on a few occasions. Great music, great performance, great atmosphere. Thank you for this video.

There is not a week goes by that I don't listen to luke and the dubliners I went up in the sixtes on my bike to see them in saggart I'm 76 years old now and I still love them

So wonderful to see the full version. Thank you.

Simply great, a part of my youth.

Thoroughly enjoyable. Love the Dublilners.

Who could dislike this? It boggles the mind

I couldn't sing it without crying... the beautiful soul of Ireland suffocated by war... for me...my town was destroyed by capitalistic desire to have, have and have.

"The Performer." What a great voice ...

Ronnie drew and Luke Kelly they were the top singers they made them who they are yous will never be forgotten 😘🌹🌹

what a great and humble man,love ya Luke.

a great singer and icon to the folk music scene.

Remember him! 33 years he's gone! 31/01/1984. The best troubadour of Ireland.

Thankyou Luke Kelly, you were a master of your craft 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Great to see Kelly having a laugh the Great Man with the Great Dubliners never forget Luke surfed on the great music from Ronnie, Kieran. Barney and Jim

His singing of "The Town I Loved So Well" is my personal favourite song, of all time, across all genres. I am biased a little as it was the song my dad wished played at his funeral. :*)

My family and I had the greatest pleasure (due to my father) of being in the dressing room after their show at the B'ham Town Hall In the early 70's ..Luke gave me his glass to take a sip of what he was drinking 😫..(it was whisky!😮 and I wasn't taken with shorts 😡)..but what a fabulous evening we all had 👍👌...God rest the members who have passed on may they RIP ❤️

wow the greatest dubliners line up and now all sadly passed away..well never see the likes again

My dad was born in Limerick, and he introduced me to Luke at a young age. We often debated the merits of Dick Gaughan’s or Luke’s version of On Raglan Road, a close race. The part about ‘let grief be a fallen leaf’ was read at his funeral. A nice circle I felt. Luke Kelly’s voice is heard in my house every day, as are Kavanagh’s words.

Absolutely brilliant - thank you for uploading

My mothers late father, who died when she was very young was Iris. So we have been told her surname doran. Apparently he fell down the hold of a ship. Probably about 90 years ago. A way what I want to say is I AM PART IRISH. I love everything Irishman that is why. All these folk singers Are great. I listen most days. Susie scotland

Decades later his death still makes me sad as hell...yet still I return.