This song should be taught in Schools all over the World for it's anti wars message. Well done Eric for writing and to Liam and Tommy for recording. Bualadh Bós.

I am a wounded Vietnam veteran, I am drawn to this song like a moth to a lamp even though it flares up my PTSD and my survivor's guilt. The day after tomorrow is Veteran's Day. There will be a huge parade, Blue Angels, US Senator etc..., but I can't go. All I can do is lie in bed and pretend to try and forget, but at the same time, those who died were my friends. Sp5 Miles 1st Special Forces 1968

This is definitely Liam’s best rendition of this song, his voice is so crisp, just beautiful :)

Omg, that was amazing, I'm nearly in tears.

Rip Liam and Tommy. what singers, Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy, 2 of Irelands greatest.

The Australian children's group, the Wiggles did a special version of this song for ANZAC Day last year. The founder served in the Australian military during the 80s so the song really means something to him and he wanted to honor those who had fought and died.

What a version. Must be the best. ❤

So sad and yet so beautiful.. The legend that was Liam Clancy. Rest easy mo chara and thank you for the music xx

An outstanding treatment of one of the most compelling revelations that War Is Hell ever crafted in the English language.

The best version of this song I've heard.

Just saw the RIP posts.... And did not want to think it was true. Indeed, we have lost the greatest voice that God has ever put on this earth. Liam won't be missed, because he will always be with us. God Bless Liam and his family.

This is my all time favourite Remembrance Day song. No other song expresses it so well.

Liam Clancy - what a wonderful version of Eric Bogle's great song - touches heart and soul and so relevant, sadly even today as another old folk song goes when will we ever learn?

What a splendid version of a great Australian Ballad. The song is very true and very chilling... :(

I remember clearly the Anzac day march's when I was a child. The boys were elderly at the time from the Gallipoli campaign, there were a few lads from the Boer War who were still marching. I think we all understood why they were marching we were very proud of them.

unique..what a voice..it melts me everytime

Ahh Liam we miss you ❤❤❤❤❤

As someone said about another song--Farewell Party by Gene Watson--Liam Clancy's version of this haunting song could bring a tear to a glass eye!

i believe this is the greatest Australian song ever. And Waltzing Matilda is the second greatest.

I love the way Makem is clapping for him as loud if not louder than anyone!!!

i just love song my grandad died there rip to all those young men sent to there death god bless

I saw and met Tommy and Liam at a concert back in 1977, their performance was incredible.

The last WW1 vet died as recently as 2012. Incredible really, when you think how removed most of were from the whole thing. My eldest relative was born 6/7 years after it ended,

If only the applause after this performance is the measure of excellence,then I rest my case!

R.I.P. LIAM

Ireland is a scarer place now ❤❤❤

Nice to be able to find water in the billabong. Need. A new Billy Can next 🤗

Lest we forget, 2 thousand Irishmen also gave their lives at Gallopoli!

Bless you for the service you performed. Allow the pain to go away and live the life you have been gifted with.

One great song by the late Tommy Makem

The words you have used are honest and moving. Let me shake your hands.

The best rendition I've heard (apart from MacGowans)

I imagined I was him. I even felt emotions stir inside me. I actually felt a kindard phantom pain . This kind of dying, in wars especially that war. The carnage the artillery caused was on every side. The war of broken face's some called it. Twenty year's later they we're at it again. A double war, army against army army against civilians. Next one, wipe out no analysing after the fact. The light's go out on this one.✌️☠️⚰️🥀

@woodscritter you are so right..and both versions are haunting and heartfelt

This is the best anti-war song there is. It almost makes me cry.

love this version .iremember a guy by the nameof billy who use to sing this song in the green room bar in cork city back in 77/78 anyone remember-contact me

One more phrase needs to be added: And the rich got richer, the powerful more powerful, and the poor sent of to fight, die, kill, maim and be maimed so that the rich can get richer, the powerful more powerful and the middle class a thing of the past.? Once upon a time the US was a Republic, a Government of the People, for the People and by the People, but not now. Now the government of the US has become the government of the rich and powerful, for the rich and powerful and by those, in congress, the administration, the courts, the police and the press, who serve the rich and powerful. Jeremiah 48:10 (a)Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and (b)cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.

@Solwayboy what a talent

amen.

aduno aremember this song by this man better ,,,the night i heard him he sung it more ... ifye know what amane i thing it was maybe 79 in the chariot inn...

beautiful mom ww11 veteran grandpa ww 1..grew up singing war songs...Beatles wasn't allowed..lol

I'm trying to find the lyrics to the song that ends "And may the sun shine warmlyon ya, I'm bound for home, slanuala"....thank you.

@toftmf Probably John McDermott from Canada

maybe figure out "who" these guys are and get back to us.. "This guy" was playing the USA with his brothers back in the 60's me friend....

wow.... all i can say is 5/*..

@Khulanoo what is war 4

that's just rough

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Try, and move on!

sung with little feeling for what happened - try john mcdermott