The Parting Glass

Parting Glass. Recorded and Performed by George Donaldson
Video recorded with Ewan Richardson in Jinty McGuinty's. Ashton Lane. Glasgow.
Copyright George Donaldson.

[DieBrennnessel]

even after 11 years still the best parting glass version on youtube

[paulas.carrick]

An irreplaceable man. Talent, wit, and integrity. We won't see his equal again soon. It has been some years since he left us but I send my thoughts and prayers to his wife and daughter.

[christianpoet]

I used to play this song when I cleaned the rooms of residents who had passed in the nursing home I worked for. It was my way of remembering them and paying my respects as I cleaned their room one last time before it became a new resident’s room.

[tasiax]

In my life time so many famous great men and women have left this life, but his passing affected me so much more than any of those others. I had never been to the their concerts although PBS has brought them to my TV and I have watched and I have listened to Celtic Thunder's music many times.  I cried off and on for a few days after this great mans passing and I am not sure why it affected me so deeply. Even now I get a lump in my throat and my eyes itch to shed a tear when I watch him sing and think of him in the past tense. 

[sapphireannahope]

10 years later and it still feels as raw as that first couple days.
Miss you Big Man

[MarthaS-tfjp]

What a beautiful Man.We miss you George, x

[bandmom]

I loved his voice . . . miss George in Celtic Thunder so much . . .R.I.P.

[gregmirr]

Seems There are many fine singer that have done "The parting Glass " this mans voice Transends to another level of honesty and sadness .

[chesterstevens]

Not since Johnny Cash's rendition of 'Hurt' have I been so-moved by a song. This is truly haunting, a beautiful dirge from a gripping and powerful singer. If this does not tease tears from you're eyes, you're most like made of granite.

[debraplantier]

A beautiful voice, a beautiful soul gone way to soon.

[rachelgaughan]

Please someone tell me I'm not the only one practically sobbing right

[eileenmurphy]

The song always gets me, and most especially when I hear George singing it.

[peacefrog]

When I was underage I used to sneak into the Tolbooth bar to hear George sing, lovely man and a great voice. RIP George.

[annelizebuitendach]

His music is timeless. George, when you look down from above, just know that you are missed. You have left us with a beautiful legacy. Your music will always be with us. How beautiful Heaven must be having this Gentle Giant. 🫶

[mkkrupp]

I think that this might be the best version of all….

[janeb]

Yes, George, we are sad for your going away.

[Kathy]

It a year today that George left us, yet thanks to his music we will always have him.

[Dantick]

This is indeed the best version, much sadness that he passed :(

[noahroangoldwing]

Raise your glasses, those of Eire and Alba.


Raise 'em for our man, George.


God bless ya, George. May your songs fill our hearts forever.

[abracadabra]

What an extraordinary voice, such as amazing talent. His sudden passing is such a loss for the world.