Best Song Version Part 1: Siúil A Rún

I’m going to start a series of polls where I see which version of songs with 3 or more renditions by CW people prefer. Siúil A Rún is a classic and I’m curious to see what everyone’s favourites are!

NOTE: please keep in mind for all of these that I don’t have any of the DVDs (yet) and haven’t been to any concerts (yet) so although there’s probably some special version they did with Alex, Muirgen, Hayley, and Mairéad Z (the secret lost member only the real fans know about), I’m going off of somewhat limited experience and these are the only versions I know of so far.

Personally, my favourite version of the song is the original from the debut, but I love all of them and feel that they each have different things to contribute!

The original is very catchy but still maintains the sombre tone of the lyrics, and Órla’s voice is incredible!

Órla’s solo version is beautifully ethereal and feels the most sincere of all of these; I also love the whistle in the background.

The Destiny version is a bit too cheery but an excellent showcase of the vocal talents of Mairéad C, Susan, and Éabha, and how they work amazingly together, and Máiréad N’s fiddle is enchanting as well. I also love the harp in the background.

The Ancient Land version shares the same problem with being too cheery (though that is mainly the problem of the background arrangements), but Éabha’s voice is wonderful and Tara’s harp is incredibly catchy! This song is permanently in my brain, especially the introductory harp.

Anyway, I’m curious to see what you all think.  I have a feeling that either the Destiny or Ancient Land will win, but I could also see some older fans choosing the original. I’m not so sure if anyone else knows about the one included in the compilation album, but I think they included Órla’s solo edition as a bonus (they did the same with Walking In The Air for Chloë).

Oh that's a fun idea!

I agree with you on Ancient Land. I love the song & Tara playing harp again, but my first impression was it was too upbeat.

I didn't know there was a diff version on Decade. I will listen to that again & vote later.

Eabha would of knocked us out if she did May it Be or Harry’s Game instead of Siuil a Run! 

I would like to add that I do Love very much the Lisa Kelly version and would say that’s my favorite if aside from Orla.

Eabha would of knocked us out if she did May it Be or Harry’s Game instead of Siuil a Run! 

I would like to add that I do Love very much the Lisa Kelly version and would say that’s my favorite if aside from Orla.

There’s a Lisa Kelly version of Siúil A Rún?

Eabha would of knocked us out if she did May it Be or Harry’s Game instead of Siuil a Run! 

I would like to add that I do Love very much the Lisa Kelly version and would say that’s my favorite if aside from Orla.

There’s a Lisa Kelly version of Siúil A Rún?

https://youtu.be/sZiaZKRcu-c?si=zyazuaafS2jchngV 

Eabha would of knocked us out if she did May it Be or Harry’s Game instead of Siuil a Run! 

I would like to add that I do Love very much the Lisa Kelly version and would say that’s my favorite if aside from Orla.

There’s a Lisa Kelly version of Siúil A Rún?

https://youtu.be/sZiaZKRcu-c?si=zyazuaafS2jchngV 

Thank you so much!! She sounds incredible!  (she also sounds a lot like Connie Dover—here’s her version https://youtu.be/KZeDF9qBz4M?si=x3lLhGPB9873mK81). I just added this to my playlist! (which is actually the eighth version of the song on there 😭)

It’s interesting how they used the same version as Órla used in the original! I wonder if they’d considered the song for her originally or if they just wanted to use the same version and I’m looking too far into things.

Eabha would of knocked us out if she did May it Be or Harry’s Game instead of Siuil a Run! 

I would like to add that I do Love very much the Lisa Kelly version and would say that’s my favorite if aside from Orla.

There’s a Lisa Kelly version of Siúil A Rún?

https://youtu.be/sZiaZKRcu-c?si=zyazuaafS2jchngV 

Thank you so much!! She sounds incredible!  (she also sounds a lot like Connie Dover—here’s her version https://youtu.be/KZeDF9qBz4M?si=x3lLhGPB9873mK81). I just added this to my playlist! (which is actually the eighth version of the song on there 😭)

It’s interesting how they used the same version as Órla used in the original! I wonder if they’d considered the song for her originally or if they just wanted to use the same version and I’m looking too far into things.

It’s my absolute pleasure <3 it’s a pure joy to share any extra version that you may not known about.
Probably we can ask CwazyTom about the individual albums. Maybe David went with Orla for Celtic Woman but still liked Lisa’s too so idk maybe he let her take it on her solo CD. The Voice was originally for Meav but then he loved Lisa’s take is all I know.