Arthur McBride (Paul Brady Arrangement)

After falling in love with Paul Brady’s arrangement of this old Anti-Recruiting song I had to learn it.

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[robertloader]

I’ve heard many, many, many versions of Arthur McBride over the decades. It’s guaranteed the one song to be played at family occasions - holidays, funerals etc. My father is a folk singer and asked me to bring back a copy of this song on vinyl when I was a child visiting family in Dublin with my grandmother in the 80s. I knew the lyrics from being a small child and understood what it said about the history of what our antecedents endured. It’s possibly the first song I can recall hearing at home, along with Steeleye, Beatles, Donovan . So I say with deep appreciation that this is a fine, fine version. I’d love to hear a recorded version someday! Blessings and happy new year! ✌️🙏

[alexkalish]

That was by far the loveliest version of the song I've ever heard - flawlessly played.

[teepee]

Seriously never thought I'd hear a version of this song up there with Paul Brady's - day made! 👏👏👏🤗

[philipnewton]

"Oh me and me cousin" starts off sounding very Irish somehow! Your playing and singing is happy yet peaceful — beautiful. Great talent.

[jamesmcsparron]

I went through a few versions of this song on YouTube and then I came upon this! The hairs rose on the back of my neck and a shiver went down my spine. Swear to God.

[wzardglick]

I had to stop this recording, and start back from the beginning. It's that good.

[steinbauge]

I like the warmth and intensity of Dylan's version, and that 'old sailor' voice but this actually has that impact and is so lovely and harmonious

[alicasmally]

My favourite Christmas song. Absolutely heart wrenching performance. Bravo

[RainVine]

Such a pretty voice, style, face, hair, make up, strumming, song... Ooof.

[MrMikeEdie]

Firstly, this is fabulous.
Secondly: great hair.

[brendanmcnamara]

Absolutely lovely version I bet Paul would love it
Not an easy piece takes skill you have got it in
Abundance❤❤❤

[swvacollings]

Absolutely stunning version, as everything you do is. Brilliant

[newsfromabove]

Very impressive.Sweep picking hybrid soul play.

[fingerpicker]

wow! im sure paul would be so impressed with your rendition

[seangrogan]

Go halainn! You have a lovely voice on you, it shines through the wind off the Atlantic buffeting my iPad

[chriscravens]

I've loved the Paul Brady/Andy Irvine album for SO long! Thank you for keeping it alive! LOVE this!!

[siriuschip]

oh my god. I have been obsessed with Paul Brady ever since I heard him play this (10 years ago), and I've not heard anyone else do the song justice until now. Great guitar playing and your voice carries the tune with such effortless levity, I love it. thank you!

[skeletalbassman]

Really wonderfully played. I think the strumming is the cleanest I've heard. What a tune.

[tscp_celtic]

Jaysus girl, you're fookin brill! Bar Paul Brady, that's THE best version I've EVER heard of Arthur McBride! Go on girl!!!

[jamespaget]

Wow! I'm so glad that I clicked on this. Amazing !