Phil Coulter performs 'The Town I Loved So Well' at The Hume/Trimble Tribute event Guildhall Derry

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Phil Coulter is joined by the Ulster University Choir, conducted by Frank Gallagher
From the event:
Making Hope And History Rhyme - A Tribute to John Hume & David Trimble
Watch the full event here: • Making Hope And Histor...
Recorded at the Guildhall Derry/Londonderry on Tuesday 18 April 2023
Produced by Mike Edgar Production Ltd for Hume Foundation

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@ilPapadiBoulder 20 күн бұрын

I'm far from Derry. I'm from Lebanon. First time I heard this song, I melted and cried. It touched me deeply. Despite the Derry references, it applied to my town in Lebanon that I loved so well too. That's the genius of Phil Coulter and this song. ❤

@weszehm3588 5 күн бұрын

I have been a fan of Phil Coulter since the late 80s and I have never heard such a beautiful version of this particular song I absolutely loved the background vocals and I have always loved this song ❤❤

@MrConan89 3 ай бұрын

As a singer guitarist for over 60 years, to my shame I did not know much about Phil Coulter. Now, more recently, performing solo gigs I had a chap (now RIP) who performed this song. When he died I thought 'well, that's a good song, I will add it to my repertoire'. After a while I thought "I wonder who wrote that?" Up it came on Wiki and lead to all about Phil Coulter - my goodness indeed.

@richardcanning7351 4 ай бұрын

This brings back so many memories of visiting my granny’s in Derry so many years ago. We played this at my mum’s funeral. I still call it home no matter where I live ❤

@grahamwalsh7 3 ай бұрын

I spoke with Phil a few months ago after his concert in Cork. He kindly autographed my sheet music of “The Town I Loved So Well” and was very interested how it played on the accordion. He’s an absolute gentleman and musical legend.

@user-iv6er5pi8h 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely adore the passion the irish have for their country from a passionate welshman

@albertwong675 3 ай бұрын

I chanced upon Mr Coulter’s album “Serenity” some 30+ years ago and I fell in love with his music since then. Me and my wife went his performance in Vancouver’s QE Theatre (in the 80’s?). He sang this song that night. I was almost moved to tears! That was a great night and we totally immersed ourselves in his musical performance. And one interesting thing to note: when I looked around the theatre that evening, me and my wife seemed to be the only two Asians in the audience! 😄

@coldunquietgrave 2 ай бұрын

I’m Vietnamese and I’m a big fan of Luke Kelly/Dubliners and Phil Coulter!

@seanglynn6362 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the song. Feel very down at the moment. Must be stronger and will get there and have the Will. Sean

@TimmyMcCarthy812 28 күн бұрын

Keep positive Sean, you sure will get there

@seanglynn6362 27 күн бұрын

@@TimmyMcCarthy812 Thanks Timmy. I have 3 children. Liam. Eloise Ciara and Conor. Things maybe will change hopefully. Try. That’s all you can do.

@chinesespeakwelsh 4 ай бұрын

That one thing that unites a people divided for centuries. As a Northern Ireland studies student I couldnt help but get emotional

@maryrobbie 2 ай бұрын

Happy St Patrick's Day everyone xx

@KikaGuimaraes 6 ай бұрын

This song is great, Luke Kelly's version is amazing and I love hearing Paddy singing it but in this performance by Phil I can feel it coming from the heart. I cried. I love Derry and been there recently (last July) in the Guildhall and could see the Nobel prize in exhibition. I read a lot about history and with close friends from Derry I was told about Derry of the past. I respect you and I am grateful for being able to visit Derry without worries thanks to people like John Hume. May he rest in peace. Sending love from Portugal

@brendanmcnamara1414 9 ай бұрын

One of Derrys great heroes helped to keep it all together with his music song and his dedication To its people through good and bad times. Respect

@Lavolanges 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this song. Introduced to it, strangely enough, by a folk singer/songwriter from Labrador, Canada, in the early 90s. It resonated with me and I’ve listened to several versions over the years, but this performance by Phil produced goosebumps and tears. He sings it from deep within his gut.

@sharonterao9613 7 ай бұрын

I saw Phil coulter in sanfrancisco a few years ago and omg what a performance awusome concert❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@michaelkastner3611 Жыл бұрын

I have been carrying very fond memories of this song with me for a long time. Not only has it been the first song written by an Irish songwriter I've heard about the age of fourteen, but the man who played it to me on his record player has ever since been deeply engraved in my memories by this song. That man and dear friend has passed away a long time ago but this song makes me feel like I'm fourteen again and I am being offered a cup of tea by him. So please forgive me to make this such a personal affair which has got nothing to do with the meaning of the words being conveyed. If the place I was born had been given such a song I'd feel like a blessed person. Citizens of Derry, despite all the bad things that have happened to your place, you've been given this sad and yet hopeful piece of musical poetry. I need to stop writing or I'll burst into tears of joy. What a pleasure to see Phil Coulter still playing. It's been a true companion through tough and good times.

@allanhughes7859 11 ай бұрын

deep words with deep feelings for sure to be seen always good to talk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@nitemare6165 11 ай бұрын

@chico11mbit 5 ай бұрын

That's what music is all about.

@h2oboater 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful Memories. ❤❤

@angelaodoherty2200 2 ай бұрын

Beautifully said.

@susannaude8514 11 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Wonderful performance! Thank you.

@damien1351 10 ай бұрын

That's hard to whack. What a man. Proud derry man.

@davidlynch433 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite songs ever the Dubliners one is the definitive version with the late great Luke Kelly absolutely nailing it, Kudos to Phil Coulter for composing a masterpiece.

@kieranporter5571 11 ай бұрын

Yeah Luke Kelly made it big- put it out there and with his Great Voice.

@mairemorris2285 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful rendering of his song! Little did I think that when Phil called into our house in Teelin in summer 1968, while waiting for afternoon tea which my Mammy had advertised at the gate, did I realise that this gentleman who played the piano was to become one of not only Derry‘s greatest and most famous men, but that I‘d be listening to him playing this wonderful song on You Tube in Germany where Ive lived f 48 yrs.. two of my brothers worked in the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that summer as barmen and Phil and his family were staying there so they did get to chat to him quite often..Though the Town I loved so well is so near my heart I‘m torn between that and his other powerful song: Scorn Not his Simplicity-especially when I heard him accompanying the late Sinéad Ó Connor in a tribute the week she died. Ireland can be so proud of our nation blessed with so many tremendous artists, not just in song and poetry like Séamas Heaney who also went to the same school as Hume and Coulter …but have given the world so many talented people! Keep it up Phil! Ádh mór ort! Máire Nic a Bháird 😊

@angelaodoherty2200 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous words, so very true x

@user-gh9mb6gm8v 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. I am so proud to be irish and to have such a talented man sing such a beautiful song.

@hughporter2294 3 ай бұрын

Nobody has the right to sing that song only Coulter. I actually told him that one day and he was emotional when i said it. Its his song. A Derry man for Derry. God bless him.

@seamusoconcheanainn 2 ай бұрын

And maybe Luke Kelly RIP

@sharonterao9613 2 ай бұрын

I agree

@philruane5910 2 ай бұрын

Wow

@ilPapadiBoulder Ай бұрын

Please add Ms. Donna Taggart ❤ she sings it beautifully.

@cooldude-52 22 күн бұрын

Hugh Porter.. BOLLOCKS.

@jellybreath420 7 ай бұрын

what a legend, and dedicated to the great john hume, a true man or ireland.

@maycoats4901 6 ай бұрын

I love this so well, thankyou Phil Coulter. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@keldaogg2157 Жыл бұрын

I had chills from the first note of the piano. Thank you.

@marionkelly5936 9 ай бұрын

A masterpiiece! Just him and the piano

@hazzachannel1 11 ай бұрын

I HAVE ONLY BEEN TO BELFAST, AND SEEN WHEN THEPEACE CAME. BUT EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS MAN, I HEAR THE BREAKING OF HEARTS, AND THE HOPE THAT RISES IN HIS PRAYER FOR HIS LOVED CITY. IT GIVES ME TEARS AS WELL. THANK YOU MR COULTER, YOU PAY NOT JUST YOUR CITY A GREAT TRIBUTE, BUT THE PEOPLE. AS TO THAT THUNDERING PIANO, I THINK THAT GOES DEEPER THAN THE HEARING.

@michaelmcgovern2264 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic Phil

@maureenrickard6350 5 ай бұрын

Such a magnificent song What Talent!!!!!❤

@Super101Michael 9 ай бұрын

What an excellent song, words are thought provoking, peace please God.

@user-mc9st3sv6k 9 ай бұрын

Im from Derry...proud of it too.... Quality song

@user-oy4dj4zq6d 11 ай бұрын

Amazingly beautiful. Touched my heart. ❤

@gilliancook249 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 one of my top fan's ever in Ireland through & through & always be in my ❤ heart memories & live on each everyday life xxxx 2024 😊😊

@rowenastavrinides819 4 ай бұрын

I love listening to to this

@noeldoran8884 Жыл бұрын

No words needed...

@user-zy1it4zn7e 4 ай бұрын

The fantastic Phil Coulter and his very own song…..absolutely fantastic ❤❤

@jimmiecooper3230 4 ай бұрын

My new favourite song !! The legend Phil Coulter at his best !!

@danielmccabe8992 Жыл бұрын

Top class,no other words needed ❤one of the best songs ever written

@sharonterao9613 7 ай бұрын

Phil coulter is an amazing artist! I love love this song

@maryfletcher6888 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@annfrancesbeaton8260 8 ай бұрын

Just beautiful ❤❤

@billwhite5188 11 ай бұрын

What an aamazing balladeer. Loved this story put to a beautiful balad. Thank you so much.

@nealedougan 4 ай бұрын

I thought I had commented on this video before now, but, alas, I can't find it. I was born and lived in Northern Ireland until my parents moved to Scotland in 1971 because of "The Troubles". My historical education in Scotland was localised to that region of Great Britain and it was only as I approached adulthood (born Enniskillen 1964) that I decided to find out more about my home country. I have read many books about Ireland in the intervening years, revisited the island frequently, and formed my own opinion about the rights and wrongs of the past. Of one thing I am certain, I love Irish music, and this wonderful song by Mr Coulter specifically. I dearly hope to have the privilege of watching this genius performing live in the not too distant future

@maureenmartin4730 9 ай бұрын

Great song but unfortunately so true😥let’s hope the past is that …..PAST PLEASE🍀thank you Phil❤

@philiphamer5959 3 ай бұрын

One of the great songs by one of the most phenomenally successful composers/singers of all time.

@fabiakev 4 ай бұрын

Phil is a true gentleman. Brilliant song

@Elizabeth-iw3wd 7 ай бұрын

Bravo! Wonderful 💕

@ericbarraud561 14 күн бұрын

Une chanson du groupe breton Tri Yann qui me fait pleurer à chaque fois, quelle belle surprise de l'entendre en anglais !

@gerritpol6302 11 ай бұрын

From derry now in cork miss my old town

@mahraz1 Жыл бұрын

A Legend playing for another Legend...They are both National Treasures...

@ciaranmac8689 Жыл бұрын

Bill Cliton is no legend his is a criminal just like his wife be under no illusion of this.

@nicolaallen7698 Жыл бұрын

Clinton's, you are having a bad laugh, they are hard faced liar's and criminals and you are the fool to believe them

@kennethnoelgabrielcurran470 11 ай бұрын

Heroes for humanity imho

@monicawilson4609 6 ай бұрын

Steal Away is a beautiful song too

@7basement 16 күн бұрын

i was to derry twice.i can only imagine what the residents went through . GOD BLESS them all

@kevduggan9142 Жыл бұрын

Never heard the owner of this fantastic song singing it before and so so different from the Dubliners BUT still a very touching song.

@carolynhillock4523 11 ай бұрын

Love all.of Phil Coulters songs

@kittymaher9395 9 ай бұрын

Omg you haven’t lived , but we still love you 💚💚💚

@GaryMcrobbie-in7gp 9 ай бұрын

@@carolynhillock4523ìooi8⁸I ⁹think 😊😊😊

@Miskeybusiness 7 ай бұрын

This has to be one of the greatest songs ever written ❤

@clensymaclennan9489 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful

@angelaodoherty2200 9 ай бұрын

Wow, send shivers through you, sang so beautifully and so poignant.

@Mullet1024 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing!!!

@stuartylad 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Spectacular.

@allenmcintyre6131 6 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking and beautiful 8:49

@dennisbean7336 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic ❤

@collettebrattley9280 3 ай бұрын

This makes me think of my Darren and breaks my heart cos he’d sing it to me 😢😢😢❤

@pathussey2947 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and a real treat to listen.

@eileencoleman6857 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful tribute.........

@user-zy1it4zn7e 4 ай бұрын

Another version of this - a little updated - with Phil on the piano and accompanied by the brilliant young Irishman…Nathan Carter…..well worth a listen folks….❤

@thomascleary3739 Ай бұрын

What a legend.singing his own composition.from the heart.❤

@philiphamer5959 Жыл бұрын

Superb. A great narrative song. It's art.

@shimonrubin6354 11 ай бұрын

Surement la plus belle et la plus émouvante interprétation de chant magnifique. Ecoutez en particulier le dernier couplet en traduction libre Ce qui est fait est fait Ce qui est gagné, est gagné Et ce qui est perdu, est perdu à tout jamais Je ne peux que prier pour que vienne Un jour de lumière Pour cette ville que j'aime tant.

@jimmiecooper3230 4 ай бұрын

Simply beatiful sung !!!

@maryrobbie 2 ай бұрын

i love Phil Coulter the town i loved so well always will be my favourite as i came from Derry xx

@patriciateale6970 11 ай бұрын

Mg! Whata song x🍀🍀

@danbreen6946 11 ай бұрын

It is indeed Patricia 🍀🍀

@nigelmccomb8106 11 ай бұрын

He lived on the same street in Derry as my mum and dad , Maureen avenue.

@eileencoleman6857 6 ай бұрын

Phil Coulter - lovely......

@user-cl9eg3fb8g 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful x

@MrEddieo1 Ай бұрын

Nothing better. When Phil mentioned Clinton that was a big kill buzzer

@michaelcorbett2221 Жыл бұрын

Classic, Thank you 🤗

@hanoradoyle 9 ай бұрын

Tingles go through me when i hear Tommy

@heliomota3452 Жыл бұрын

Belíssimo, Brasil 😊

@brianking3565 9 ай бұрын

Love Derry great people forever rebels

@kathydonovan-easey738 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous

@mairemorris2285 5 ай бұрын

What a song and songwriter! Bullaí for!😂little did I think in summer 1968 that the man who called into our house in Teelin as my Mammy had a sign up for afternoon tea and scones-that I‘d be listening to this gentleman who played on our piano while waiting for the afternoon tea in Teelin, listening in Germany more than 54 years later! Both my brothers worked says holiday job in Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran that year and Phil and his family were staying there and as they were working in the bar often got to have good chats with him… Well done Phil -memory lane..Máire Nic a Bháird! And not forgetting another of his great songs, Scorn Not his Simplicity 😊! Proud to hear this rendition again.Ádh mór ort, Phil..

@philpatton8521 2 ай бұрын

what a beautiful song insperational musician

@dannylillie3428 25 күн бұрын

I absaloutly adore this song and more of my mom when she come from belfast the town she loved so well but so was so happy to get out of belfast after all the shite that was gping on other there pike and sue had kids over in birminghsm like but you know what i do regret not being born over belfast so i dokt like bulecause the provlems and troubles over there no child or mother need to worry or seen what actuslly still goes on today come on mr paddys man make peace not war 🇮🇪🇮🇪 , fairs you sont like the republic and the republic dont like tge northan so what get on with the stuff man we only here once make the most of it fighting and burning shit sown aint gonna change shit because young children have to see ahite like this come on mi lad man UP THE IRISH WE ALL BLEED GREEN 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@h2oboater 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@meeksteruk 9 ай бұрын

Incredible!

@jonnmara6011 5 ай бұрын

massive song

@raymondcorcoran2297 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff

@Macthe67 11 ай бұрын

Class 💚

@karlcrossan2142 Ай бұрын

Nice rendition! The author and composer would be proud!🇮🇪😶

@user-jo4rj5yw7q 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@amc4955 Жыл бұрын

💚

@madness7662 6 ай бұрын

Amazing

@lindenproud958 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone know where I can get the sheet music for this song? It's amazing!

@RobertBeaton-jy9kf 11 ай бұрын

The town I new so we’ll by Nathan carter

@paulinebradley6253 11 ай бұрын

The singer here wrote it Nathan. Did copy

@keesdenouden1554 Ай бұрын

What about drogheda county lought❤

@waywed Жыл бұрын

A great song by a great songwriter, albeit there are others with better 'pipes' than Mr Coulter.

@Midlands94 10 ай бұрын

Some people like myself like to hear the composer sing, and he surely has the right no matter how his vocal matches up to your expectations. Anyway the song will be sung by many long after you or the composer will be long gone.

@garethmorgan7160 11 ай бұрын

He may have written it But Luke Kelly owned it

@Midlands94 10 ай бұрын

Perhaps, but Luke would never have sung it, never mind having the opportunity to record his version, if Phil hadn’t written it. The composition is always the property of the composer/publisher.

@garethmorgan7160 10 ай бұрын

@jamesmcinally3941 Agree but in turn The Song itself wouldn't be what it was and is without the Talent of the Orator ... people with lyrical and musical talent write songs for many many Very talented singers even to this day but couldn't sing a note the same as the artist ...... When I say the Words Raglin Road who pops into your mind first ????? LUKE KELLY ??? Yes 💯 Take Care mo Charra i 🇮🇪

@Midlands94 10 ай бұрын

The point i was making is that Luke could never own the song. There are many Soprano’s and Tenor’s sing the arias of Mozart (for ex) and some of the opera lovers like to hear particular aria’s from certain singers, but they always credit Mozart as the supreme artist and creator. I realise its a throwaway modern comment, when they like a particular version of a song but versions come and go, but its guy who wrote it is remembered.

@Midlands94 10 ай бұрын

PS. You should listen to Burt singing his composition ALFIE. accompanying himself on piano. Well he is not a singer, but he adds a dimension that Cilla Black could never achieve.

@maureenmartin4730 9 ай бұрын

It’s Phil Coulters song and Derrys…. Pity it ever had to be written. Thank you John Hume as well❤