Hi Christy,
My dad introduced me and my 4 sisters to your music 30 years ago.. We traveled Ireland on many summer holidays listening to your songs and stories, your songs painting us fond memories of places we visited all over Ireland , from The Poison Glen to The Conor Pass..
From Spiddal to Garretstown… I have some great memories of calling to my dad from the boot of his ford escort ” Turn Christy up a bit, i can’t hear him back here ”
You have been part of our family for many years, although you are unaware of who we actually are… we hold you dearly… I remember my mum and dad taking me to see you in The Rialto theater in Derry and after the gig he sent me round the back to wait for you coming from your dressing room ( The old cabin out the back lol ) to try and fetch your autograph , must have been around 1986 as i had your album ” Nice and Easy ” on tape… The security at The Rialto kindly allowed me to stand and wait for you… Then you emerged a giant to me with your black hat and big black coat… i was speechless when you kindly signed my album.
Your music followed us everywhere and still does to this day.. From your music it inspired him in his guitar playing and through your music also passing this wonderful talent onto me. We have been to many many of your gigs travelling to get a seat at the drop of a hat … I remember we attended a book signing about 16 years ago in Derry were he finally got to meet you for a few moments.. this just meant so much to him.
I remember my mum buying him Ordinary Man album at Christmas, on Christmas eve my mum and i departed for midnight mass and on return instead of the sound of Christmas Carols it Christy Moore…. Anyway our dear friend, i wonder would you mind wishing our wonderful Father Neil McCafferty from Derry a very happy 60th Birthday for 12th August… 2013.
Lovely reading in the latest chat Christy, hope yer keepin well!Saw Bruce Springsteen last week in Nowlan Park, and by jaysus he can hurl!His energy and showmanship are incredible!..Surfin youtube and came across Paolo Nutini singing “Natives”..he has covered “Ride On” also. Here is the link to the aformentioned http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DLKp1II4BZk
Christy's reply
Paul Doran is happy to hear that Paolo sings his song…makes a good job of it too.I think I recognise the arrangement, fair play to him
Love the new chat, a belter, as we say down by the Mersey. Never stop ’em, one connection is all we need! “This is all about songs at the end of the day… songs and singing, listening and sharing…” Amen to that! The obsessions with the balls needs to continue too – had a gander at Rod The Mod’s book recently, and he still plays with his sleeves pulled over his hands, just like Denis Law! These are the things. See you at the Phil soon, looking forward to it!
When will you be in Berlin next Christy? I went through a phase a few weeks back of listening to the Live in Dublin album 2006 after going through a Morrissey/Smiths phase just before. Was tickled to hear a Morrissey song on the album and, don´t tell Steven Patrick, prefer singing your version whilst clearing the dinner table. You mentioned you missed John Peel on a post. It seems here in the former East Germany old punks too. A neighbour of mine said that Peel played East German punk in the 80´s and by a magical reconstruction of their radios Peel´s playing of this music could be heard on a renegade channel. Anyway, the family are hoping eternal you make it over sometime in the next year or so.
Christy's reply
No idea Jinky…I’d love to drop in there again..I have heard whispers recently about a return to Germany but nothing definite to report..met John Peel on the boat to liverpool once… a pure gent…he gave Planxty some nice spins back in the 70s..going to see a new Morrissey film next week, also a talk from the maker…
Another wonderful Chat Christy……for those of us that cannot make some of the ‘Tour’ it’s brilliant to read the story as it unfolds………from the hills of Kerry all the way to Crocker and back to Wesport…………one common thread, you have to pass through the Midlands each time.
One of these times we will have to capture you and set you up in our beautiful Tur Ard Theatre …….I’ll make the Sambos and Mug of Ta myself.
Looking forward to the upcoming release……Christmas listening all sorted.
Cannot let today pass without a mention of Colm Murray ….a gentle Man in every sense of the word. He used to sell us single Cigs after school. May he rest in peace
Christy's reply
sounds good Patsy..had some great nights on the wide street
You’ve probably heard about the 2 Bomb scares in the hometown christy,
Everytime I come back to the page I leave you 1 of my songs but
I’m hoping this one makes you laugh, Hon the Dara Park! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ealviHthU
Christy's reply
bomb scares is right…I often got a bigger scare down Rosy’s lane in the late 50s…or when Seamus Costello and Jim Eustace put it up to me at the back of The Patricians, or when auld Mick Behan caught me at the British legion hall and blamed me for a snowball that Panto McGowan pegged at him…thats a right good song and I hope your belting it out around the town hotspots…..Michael S dropped a real bomb at the back of second class in 1954 ( where the community centre is now opp McElawain terrace on the Station Rd. ..72 of us were evacuated into the school yard and Brother Basil Dempsey had to clean up at ground zero
Yet another great chat Christy. Really good news to hear the next release is progressing well. No need to worry about cleaning the eggs now though – remember the late, great Joe Lynch in Glenroe sitting at the kitchen table painting hen dung onto supermarket eggs so he could sell them at 20p extra as organic. Hope all is well and that you’re enjoying the decent Summer – pity with that weather that so many weren’t allowed to pare the banks and foot the turf this year. Deep down inside – it’s where we come from…
Christy's reply
tell us how the Year of Culture is progressing…hearing very different reports
Reading your latest Chat was pure pleasure once again, Christy …. I am looking forward to November already – can’t wait for the new boxed set to be released. And to see you in your Louis Copeland corset and with the spectacles designed by Bono … (LOL).
“The Nighthawk flies, the owl cries, we’re driving down the road.
The full moon reveals all the houses and fields where good people do what they’re told.
Victor Jara lies with coins in his eyes there’s no one around him to mourn,
who needs a Poet who wont take commands, who’d rather make love then war ”
( from “Allende” by Don Lange – Flying Fish Records )
Hi Christy, Great documentary on youtube about JJ Cale and band on tour from about 5 or 6 years ago called To Tulsa And Back… Well worth a look.. RyanL
Hi Christy,
Dont know if this the right place to post such a comment, but your mate Mike Harding posted some nice comments today about one of our songs (Henry O’Brien) on his Facebook page and YouTube. One of his comments was – ‘Damn fine song’ and ‘The sort of song Christy Moore would love’. Obviously we’re well chuffed – here’s a link to the song/comments on YouTube!
Hi christy how are things over the pond,Had a blast of welcome to the cabaret in the car today and my lad was puzzled with the chorus a lot of Didle I do and he hasn’t stopped singing it since Ride on from Wales.
Hey Man, in the Spirit of how you began this site, here’s a shout out on two musicians that I just heard today in Missoula, Montana. They are from Portland, Oregon. The Flutist is of Irish and Japanese heritage. They make a great pair and Hanz Araki nails the traditional Irish flute. If you want to get a cd – or to hear more samples – their web site is: wwwthecelticconspiracy.com.
Ha Christy,
When we were in Castlebar last year for your gig, we learned that Trapattoni together with Enda Kenny would climb the Holy Mountain.
We visited at that time Croagh Patrick, but hadn’t the time and decided to come back once. This year we took our time, which we needed. We underestimated the climb, especially the steep end. We can’t imagine that next Sunday 30.000 people will do that barefeet. For us and the children, it was an experience never to forget, like the gig in Knock and the freak weather last week !
Christy's reply
Its a hefty climb ….Patrick was a quare hawk for sure…between climbing Croaghs and slaughtering snakes he also found time to enlighten the locals….we used to visit St Patricks Well when we were lads…it was halfway between Tankardsgarden and Caragh and he’d never see you stuck for the price of the pictures…part of my eduacation was with The Patrician Brothers..men devoted to the teachings of Patrick…they’d give you a skelp of the Crozier as quick as they’d pray for you….some of them were decent enough but others of them would ate you without salt….but ye know all about them things in Belgium…hope you are all settled back at home after your travels around Ireland …best wishes
Hope all is good in your neck of the woods! I’m sending you lyrics of song below because countless people have suggested that you’d be the man to sing it, and I have to agree! If you like the lyrics and would like to hear the song, let me know and I can send you the MP3.
Keep up the good work!
The Landlord and the Butcher’s Girl
Verse 1
The old Landlord was riding by
when the butcher’s daughter caught his eye,
the fairest creature he had ever seen.
Her long dark hair and dancing hips,
the promise of her blood red lips,
he stopped a-while, enchanted by the scene
Oh how his heart began to race,
when his roving eye fell on her face.
Verse 2
He asked the Butcher for her hand,
with the promise of great wealth and land,
the Butcher unceremoniously declined.
His daughter loved the stable boy,
their union he could not destroy,
and gold nor silver would not change his mind.
The Landlord’s eyes were wild with rage,
by other means he would engage.
Verse 3
The Butcher was behind with rent,
so the Landlord to the Sheriff went,
seeking help to make the Butcher pay.
And with the Bailiff’s to the fore,
he knocked upon the Butchers door,
this time determined he would have his way.
Oh how his heart was filled with glee,
when they brought that Butcher to his knees.
Verse 4
A compromise on rent was met,
and soon a wedding day was set,
the Landlord laughed to see the Butcher’ pain.
But as the day of marriage neared,
mysteriously he disappeared,
the old Landlord was never seen again.
The Butcher’s daughter danced with joy,
Now she would have her stable boy.
Verse 5
Now preparations had been made,
and not to let them go to waste,
the butchers girl and stable boy were wed.
And when a wedding guest remarked,
the meal he served was unsurpassed,
the butcher grinned and wryly shook his head.
Sure if the people only knew,
the old Landlord made damn good stew!
Christy's reply
Thanks Mike I look forward to hearing this. Reminds me of A Roal Dahl tale where the chef made Terrine out of a food critic
Hi Christy,
My dad introduced me and my 4 sisters to your music 30 years ago.. We traveled Ireland on many summer holidays listening to your songs and stories, your songs painting us fond memories of places we visited all over Ireland , from The Poison Glen to The Conor Pass..
From Spiddal to Garretstown… I have some great memories of calling to my dad from the boot of his ford escort ” Turn Christy up a bit, i can’t hear him back here ”
You have been part of our family for many years, although you are unaware of who we actually are… we hold you dearly… I remember my mum and dad taking me to see you in The Rialto theater in Derry and after the gig he sent me round the back to wait for you coming from your dressing room ( The old cabin out the back lol ) to try and fetch your autograph , must have been around 1986 as i had your album ” Nice and Easy ” on tape… The security at The Rialto kindly allowed me to stand and wait for you… Then you emerged a giant to me with your black hat and big black coat… i was speechless when you kindly signed my album.
Your music followed us everywhere and still does to this day.. From your music it inspired him in his guitar playing and through your music also passing this wonderful talent onto me. We have been to many many of your gigs travelling to get a seat at the drop of a hat … I remember we attended a book signing about 16 years ago in Derry were he finally got to meet you for a few moments.. this just meant so much to him.
I remember my mum buying him Ordinary Man album at Christmas, on Christmas eve my mum and i departed for midnight mass and on return instead of the sound of Christmas Carols it Christy Moore…. Anyway our dear friend, i wonder would you mind wishing our wonderful Father Neil McCafferty from Derry a very happy 60th Birthday for 12th August… 2013.
Turn it up every time…up to 11….keep coming back
My apologies, this is the correct link. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8-FFAR1KWKo
Lovely reading in the latest chat Christy, hope yer keepin well!Saw Bruce Springsteen last week in Nowlan Park, and by jaysus he can hurl!His energy and showmanship are incredible!..Surfin youtube and came across Paolo Nutini singing “Natives”..he has covered “Ride On” also. Here is the link to the aformentioned http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DLKp1II4BZk
Paul Doran is happy to hear that Paolo sings his song…makes a good job of it too.I think I recognise the arrangement, fair play to him
Love the new chat, a belter, as we say down by the Mersey. Never stop ’em, one connection is all we need! “This is all about songs at the end of the day… songs and singing, listening and sharing…” Amen to that! The obsessions with the balls needs to continue too – had a gander at Rod The Mod’s book recently, and he still plays with his sleeves pulled over his hands, just like Denis Law! These are the things. See you at the Phil soon, looking forward to it!
sound Al..keep coming back, see you in The Pool
When will you be in Berlin next Christy? I went through a phase a few weeks back of listening to the Live in Dublin album 2006 after going through a Morrissey/Smiths phase just before. Was tickled to hear a Morrissey song on the album and, don´t tell Steven Patrick, prefer singing your version whilst clearing the dinner table. You mentioned you missed John Peel on a post. It seems here in the former East Germany old punks too. A neighbour of mine said that Peel played East German punk in the 80´s and by a magical reconstruction of their radios Peel´s playing of this music could be heard on a renegade channel. Anyway, the family are hoping eternal you make it over sometime in the next year or so.
No idea Jinky…I’d love to drop in there again..I have heard whispers recently about a return to Germany but nothing definite to report..met John Peel on the boat to liverpool once… a pure gent…he gave Planxty some nice spins back in the 70s..going to see a new Morrissey film next week, also a talk from the maker…
Another wonderful Chat Christy……for those of us that cannot make some of the ‘Tour’ it’s brilliant to read the story as it unfolds………from the hills of Kerry all the way to Crocker and back to Wesport…………one common thread, you have to pass through the Midlands each time.
One of these times we will have to capture you and set you up in our beautiful Tur Ard Theatre …….I’ll make the Sambos and Mug of Ta myself.
Looking forward to the upcoming release……Christmas listening all sorted.
Cannot let today pass without a mention of Colm Murray ….a gentle Man in every sense of the word. He used to sell us single Cigs after school. May he rest in peace
sounds good Patsy..had some great nights on the wide street
Him and his ball games… 🙂
ye are a pair of ball hoppers
CM is coming back in the next life as a Kerryman,,,enough said ! H
not at all…Surely its possible for a Lily to blossom in The Kingdom
You’ve probably heard about the 2 Bomb scares in the hometown christy,
Everytime I come back to the page I leave you 1 of my songs but
I’m hoping this one makes you laugh, Hon the Dara Park!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ealviHthU
bomb scares is right…I often got a bigger scare down Rosy’s lane in the late 50s…or when Seamus Costello and Jim Eustace put it up to me at the back of The Patricians, or when auld Mick Behan caught me at the British legion hall and blamed me for a snowball that Panto McGowan pegged at him…thats a right good song and I hope your belting it out around the town hotspots…..Michael S dropped a real bomb at the back of second class in 1954 ( where the community centre is now opp McElawain terrace on the Station Rd. ..72 of us were evacuated into the school yard and Brother Basil Dempsey had to clean up at ground zero
Yet another great chat Christy. Really good news to hear the next release is progressing well. No need to worry about cleaning the eggs now though – remember the late, great Joe Lynch in Glenroe sitting at the kitchen table painting hen dung onto supermarket eggs so he could sell them at 20p extra as organic. Hope all is well and that you’re enjoying the decent Summer – pity with that weather that so many weren’t allowed to pare the banks and foot the turf this year. Deep down inside – it’s where we come from…
tell us how the Year of Culture is progressing…hearing very different reports
Reading your latest Chat was pure pleasure once again, Christy …. I am looking forward to November already – can’t wait for the new boxed set to be released. And to see you in your Louis Copeland corset and with the spectacles designed by Bono … (LOL).
just you wait and see
Hi all. Looks like this is still in the making, but something to look forward to on this 40th anniversary of Victor’s murder.
http://www.resurrectionofvictorjara.com/#!__englishhome
“The Nighthawk flies, the owl cries, we’re driving down the road.
The full moon reveals all the houses and fields where good people do what they’re told.
Victor Jara lies with coins in his eyes there’s no one around him to mourn,
who needs a Poet who wont take commands, who’d rather make love then war ”
( from “Allende” by Don Lange – Flying Fish Records )
Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. Spookily I downloaded some Oldham Tinkers from Spotify last week. See you in October in Liverpool.
fair play Frank, after your post had a listen to them myself last night, lovely to hear Harry Boardman again
Hi Christy, Great documentary on youtube about JJ Cale and band on tour from about 5 or 6 years ago called To Tulsa And Back… Well worth a look.. RyanL
Thanks Ryan
Hi Christy,
Dont know if this the right place to post such a comment, but your mate Mike Harding posted some nice comments today about one of our songs (Henry O’Brien) on his Facebook page and YouTube. One of his comments was – ‘Damn fine song’ and ‘The sort of song Christy Moore would love’. Obviously we’re well chuffed – here’s a link to the song/comments on YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=13jdf0l2bVo&feature=em-comment_received
Or you can find it at http://www.facebook.com/gawkeymusic
and
http://www.gawkey.co.uk
All the best Christy!
Matt
Sad to see the brilliant songwriter and gifted guitarist JJ Cale died last night from a heart attack.. R.I.P. RyanL
“after midnight, we’re gonna let it all hang out”
Hi christy how are things over the pond,Had a blast of welcome to the cabaret in the car today and my lad was puzzled with the chorus a lot of Didle I do and he hasn’t stopped singing it since Ride on from Wales.
what about The Leb
Hi Christy.
Hey Man, in the Spirit of how you began this site, here’s a shout out on two musicians that I just heard today in Missoula, Montana. They are from Portland, Oregon. The Flutist is of Irish and Japanese heritage. They make a great pair and Hanz Araki nails the traditional Irish flute. If you want to get a cd – or to hear more samples – their web site is: wwwthecelticconspiracy.com.
Some samples.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlXgWzb5VQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK30HvKTYQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhXqeyZi-0A
God Bless Christy!
I promise I won’t be a bore on your site any more. Ha.
Ha Christy,
When we were in Castlebar last year for your gig, we learned that Trapattoni together with Enda Kenny would climb the Holy Mountain.
We visited at that time Croagh Patrick, but hadn’t the time and decided to come back once. This year we took our time, which we needed. We underestimated the climb, especially the steep end. We can’t imagine that next Sunday 30.000 people will do that barefeet. For us and the children, it was an experience never to forget, like the gig in Knock and the freak weather last week !
Its a hefty climb ….Patrick was a quare hawk for sure…between climbing Croaghs and slaughtering snakes he also found time to enlighten the locals….we used to visit St Patricks Well when we were lads…it was halfway between Tankardsgarden and Caragh and he’d never see you stuck for the price of the pictures…part of my eduacation was with The Patrician Brothers..men devoted to the teachings of Patrick…they’d give you a skelp of the Crozier as quick as they’d pray for you….some of them were decent enough but others of them would ate you without salt….but ye know all about them things in Belgium…hope you are all settled back at home after your travels around Ireland …best wishes
Hello Christy,
Hope all is good in your neck of the woods! I’m sending you lyrics of song below because countless people have suggested that you’d be the man to sing it, and I have to agree! If you like the lyrics and would like to hear the song, let me know and I can send you the MP3.
Keep up the good work!
The Landlord and the Butcher’s Girl
Verse 1
The old Landlord was riding by
when the butcher’s daughter caught his eye,
the fairest creature he had ever seen.
Her long dark hair and dancing hips,
the promise of her blood red lips,
he stopped a-while, enchanted by the scene
Oh how his heart began to race,
when his roving eye fell on her face.
Verse 2
He asked the Butcher for her hand,
with the promise of great wealth and land,
the Butcher unceremoniously declined.
His daughter loved the stable boy,
their union he could not destroy,
and gold nor silver would not change his mind.
The Landlord’s eyes were wild with rage,
by other means he would engage.
Verse 3
The Butcher was behind with rent,
so the Landlord to the Sheriff went,
seeking help to make the Butcher pay.
And with the Bailiff’s to the fore,
he knocked upon the Butchers door,
this time determined he would have his way.
Oh how his heart was filled with glee,
when they brought that Butcher to his knees.
Verse 4
A compromise on rent was met,
and soon a wedding day was set,
the Landlord laughed to see the Butcher’ pain.
But as the day of marriage neared,
mysteriously he disappeared,
the old Landlord was never seen again.
The Butcher’s daughter danced with joy,
Now she would have her stable boy.
Verse 5
Now preparations had been made,
and not to let them go to waste,
the butchers girl and stable boy were wed.
And when a wedding guest remarked,
the meal he served was unsurpassed,
the butcher grinned and wryly shook his head.
Sure if the people only knew,
the old Landlord made damn good stew!
Thanks Mike I look forward to hearing this. Reminds me of A Roal Dahl tale where the chef made Terrine out of a food critic