Barry Mc Cabe … Read Full Bio ↴Perhaps we should let the facts speak for themselves.
Barry Mc Cabe comes from Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland but has travelled all over the world to bring his music to the people. He has been working extensively on the European mainland over the past ten years, he has toured in the US and also in such far away lands as Egypt! Some say the bagpipes originated in Egypt and while we're waiting for that fact to be confirmed we can confirm that they all loved Barry's mixture of blues and Irish music over there.
Barry’s music can best be described as rock & blues with a Celtic twist!
Barry collaborated with Davy Spillane to release the critically acclaimed CD "The Peace Within". This was the birth of Celtic-Blues. Davy Spillane is the well-known uilleann pipe player who played in Riverdance. He has also played with Bryan Adams, Van Morrison, Chris Rea and many others.
Barry played support to Rory Gallagher on his last European tour, which included the Paradiso club (where part of the Rolling Stones "Stripped" CD was recorded).
He appeared last summer with Status Quo & ZZ Top at the Montereau Festival in Paris, France.
He also headlined the Waterpop Festival in Holland for 20,000 people.
Barry’s version of the Fred James song "Full Moon On Main Street" won the Sheheshe Music Award in 2005.
Barry’s own composition "One Of These Days" was voted one of the top six blues songs in the world by the Backas Jazz Society in Helsinki, Finland in 2006.
Last Spring Barry undertook an extensive tour of the Netherlands – playing 12 concerts in 12 days in all the 12 provinces. This was to help raise money for the "War Child" charity. Since then he has continued to collaborate with "War Child" on several other projects. He has also worked for the following charity organisations; The Irish Youth Foundation (IYF) and the Red Cross.
Barry has played on festivals/clubs with Status Quo, ZZ Top, Molly Hatchett, Walter Trout, Stan Webb, Rory Gallagher, Dr. Feelgood, Roy Rogers, Canned Heat, Ten Years After and The Sweet to name but a few. Barry's music has been played on radio stations in Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Croatia, Australia, Japan, France, Spain, Finland, Ireland and the UK and is currently being played on over 150 stations in the US as we speak.
Barry’s follow up CD to "The Peace Within" is called "Beyond The Tears". It features special guests: Mark Feltham on harmonica (Rory Gallagher Band), Johnny Fean on guitar (Horslips) and Pat Mc Manus on guitar (Mama’s Boys & Celtus).
Barry sums it up quite simply - "I grew up in a small town and dreamed that one day I'd be in a music group, travelling all over the world and reaching people through my music. It's a dream that has come true many times over!"
Crazy Love
Barry McCabe Lyrics
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And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
[Chorus:]
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
[Chorus]
Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
And when I'm returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
The lyrics to Barry McCabe's song "Crazy Love" describe the intense and all-consuming love that the singer feels for his lover. He can hear her heart beat from miles away, and every time she smiles, it feels like the heavens open up. The singer feels like he belongs with his lover, and compares his longing for her to the flow of a river. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love," emphasizing the intensity of his emotions.
The verses go on to describe the many ways in which his lover supports and comforts him. She has a fine sense of humor that helps lift him up when he's feeling down, and she takes away his troubles and heartache, like a thief in the night. The singer says he needs her in both the daytime and the nighttime, and expresses his desire to hold her and kiss her tightly. When he returns from being away, his lover gives him sweet love that makes him feel righteous and whole down to his soul.
Overall, "Crazy Love" is a powerful ballad that showcases the depth of emotions that come with falling deeply in love. The song is a testament to the transformative power of love, and how it can heal and comfort us in times of trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
I feel so connected to her that I can sense her emotions, even when she's far away.
And the heavens open every time she smiles
Her smile brings so much joy to my life that it feels like the universe is blessing us.
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Being with her is the only place where I feel truly at home.
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
My desire for her is strong and constant, like a river that never stops flowing.
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
Her love is so intense, so overwhelming, that it feels like it's making me crazy.
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
Even when I'm sad or down, she can make me laugh and feel better.
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
I can always count on her to be there for me, no matter what time of day or night.
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Her presence in my life has the power to ease my worries and heal my sorrows.
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
Even in the darkness of night, she can steal away my pain and make me feel better.
Yes I need her in the daytime
I can't imagine going through the day without her by my side.
Yes I need her in the night
I can't bear the thought of being alone without her, especially at night.
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
I crave physical closeness with her, to hold her tight in my embrace.
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
I want to shower her with affection, to kiss and hug her tightly.
And when I'm returning from so far away
Even after being away from her for a long time, she never stops being a beacon of light for me.
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
When I feel down or stressed, her love can always lift my spirits and make me feel better.
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Her love is so powerful that it can fill the hole in my heart and make me feel like a better person.
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
Through her love, I can find inner peace and calmness that touches the very core of my being.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roger Stevenson
Nice version. Well done, Barry!
walnot dlrorah
Brilliant Barry