The Fureys - Sweet Sixteen

George, Paul and Eddie play Sweet Sixteen on Open House for Jimmy Magee's birthday show. Joined by Ger Kirrane on keyboard.

[wendyball]

My Dad made a record in 1943 one side Sweet Sixteen and the other, I'll take you home again Kathleen. I still have it an old 78 . Precious memories

[keesdenouden]

I cry when i heer this lovely song met my husbands when i was 16 lost him when i was 70

[robj]

A song written over 100 yrs ago and made famous by one of the greatest entertainers, Al Jolson. A brilliant version by the Fureys with a wonderful banjo lead in their original. I will love this song forever.

[kenhatchett]

Brings tears to my eyes, I was 14 she was 15 I’m now 75 we were separated 10 years ago by cancer and I’ve missed her every day since.

[markh]

One of my dad's favourite songs he passed away recently I miss him so much 😭

[marilynmeharg]

Met my husband when I was 15, we were married for 54 years, He passed away last year and I still love him as I loved him when I was “Sweet Sixteen “ this song always makes me weep! So sentimental!

[mikefarrell]

Met her when she was 12 years old and loved being in her company, now after 57 years of marriage I love her as much as she loves me . And they said it wouldn't last, real live does

[davidburtenshaw]

met my wife when she was sixteen in 1968 still my wife in 2022 this is our song

[kenhatchett]

My dearest love it was 63 years ago yesterday that we first met and fell in love you were my one and only love It’s been 13 years since we were parted and I’ve missed you and think of you every day since, sleep peacefully Jan xxx

[catherinemccartney]

Girl I used to work with sang this for residents. Beautiful singer, beautiful song. Mary McNulty from Glasgow! Xxx

[c]

My mum sang this at my wedding no drink in her 27 years ago miss you mum rip ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[nev]

I remember seeing them in Perth (1994?) after I bought two tickets. I didn't have a lady at the time. I met a woman a few months later. I didn't think she'd know The Fureys. We loved their music and fell in love. The music brings back the happiness.

[stephenrichardson]

My grandfather used to sing this to my grandmother as it was her favourite song

[michaelhughes]

Such a beautiful song. love the Fureys .

[LS-lygl]

Mum introduced me to this music along time ago. Recently discovered my Irish ancestry, makes me cry its so beautiful.

[margaretmunce]

Such a beautiful song, and no one sings it like Finbar Furey. 🍀🍀

[Einstein]

I love this song. Dont you just love the Irish. And their music 💚

[breigedougan]

Love this song when you were sweet sixteen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[PatriciaMcCann-orco]

Love this song so much. Pity there weren’t more verses to it. But still beautiful.

[margaretomeara]

it is good to see the fureys that have reach 40 years