Donnie Iris - Ah! Leah! - cover - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

Donnie Iris - Ah! Leah! - cover - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

When Donnie Iris set out to write his hit “Ah! Leah! with keyboardist Mark Avsec, the duo’s intention was to write an anti-war song. What they ended up with instead was a love song that went on to become Iris’s signature song.

Have any of you songwriters ever attempted to write a song where the final result ended up being the complete opposite of what you had intended? Share with me in the comments!

Iris had initially wanted the tune to have a hook or chorus that sounded like a Gregorian chant but while writing the song Avsec somehow came up with the chant ah, Leah which they both liked.

The song was released as a single back in 1980 and became a Top 10 hit in Canada while reaching number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

I hope you enjoy my take on the tune!

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[chrisbrumbaugh]

Donnie is a local legend here in PA, there is no way to explain how he does this live, its 100%

[richardclump]

Wow, brother! That was an incredible vocal performance!! WOW!!! Your range is unbelievable.

[theshapeexists]

I just watched a concert from 2022 with Donnie singing this. Hes 79 and still killing it. He does not look anywhere close to 80. Rock n roll keeps us young.

[scotthester]

IMPRESSIVE!! I closed my eyes and was taken to far away place. Thank you.

[robinmckinney]

I keep this one on my desktop for easy access. It's perfect♥️

[torn]

I want the joy this guy has singing this. it would elimate every mood pill on the planet

[markdee]

"Here we go
Sublime vocals Mr.Tamplin!!! :)))

[mickhoover]

Awesome!! Love this 🎵song!
"...but when we touch we never have to fake it, Leah!"

[adiberkmusic]

Nice job Ken!!!! WICKED! Whenever I hear this song I wanna strap on the air guitar, put my foot on the monitor wedge and take "the stance"!! Might as well point a blowing wind fan at my face too and let the hair fly!!!

[HarveyBacktheBeatles]

The fact that you're covering this just shows how Donnie is so underrated and still sings great at 79.

[astronautid]

Ken Tamplin has been making some of the best music in the history of YouTube. This one ... I've read on the story about how the song was created. I like myself to repeat that Love will save the world. Donnie Iris started off with an anti-war song but ended up with a love one. Fair enough: War leave out Love.
Enjoyed it very much. I'm stuck by the way you make the hard look easy. Rock on!

[jimleggio]

I always loved that song, Great job Ken it sounded amazing Rock On and God bless you Brother!

[TheRetroRoadshow]

Love your rendition of this classic track - amazing work!

[brownfedora]

This is such a great song...not one that pops up on people's radar! Great job, Ken! May you rejoice and be glad in this day the LORD has made!

[bilinda]

Ken, that was just awesome!! Think it's my fav of all your songs. Great tribute to a fabulous song!!!

[patricklarsh]

No way. I just saw the professor of rock highlight this and I found you in my search. You are AWESOME Ken 🇨🇦✌I love your version

[jeffschielka]

Hey Ken! You never surprise me anymore with your amazing talent. Incredible job on a classic that has probably been forgotten by many for years. Hope you have a rockin' weekend.😎

[jasonrhodes]

Ken I truly admire your integrity.. you could sing for any band in the world and yet your calling is to give of yourself... God bless you and your family.. Jason 🙏😇💜🐩..

[charleslouisalabanmamigo]

Wow what an amazing and superb voice!!!! you nailed it Sir Ken, , , rock on!!!

[dancingponies]

This was always such a great, fun, feel-good song.. always loved it.. still do!! Thanks, from the 'burgh!!