Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Lou… Read Full Bio ↴Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died October 24, 2017), was a classic R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist. He was the best-selling African-American singer of the 1950s and early 1960s whose congenial, non threatening personality allowed him to succeed despite a period of deep-seated racial segregation. Domino is also a pianist with an individualistic bluesy style showing stride and boogie-woogie influences.

In 1986, he was among the first batch to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. "Ain't That A Shame" and "Blueberry Hill" were named part of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll. In 2004, "Blueberry Hill" was named #81 and "Ain't That A Shame" was named #431 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. In 2004, he was named #25 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.

In the wake of Domino's rescue from his 9th ward home during 2005's Hurricane Katrina, the Tipitina's Foundation organized a tribute album to the elder artist featuring Robert Plant, Norah Jones, Paul McCartney and numerous other acts that owe a creative debt to this seminal rock n roll pianist.

Goodnight Irene
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Saturday night we got mar-arried (yeah)
Me and my wi-ife settled dow-own (yeah)
Now me and my wi-ife we're par-arted (yeah)
Gonna take another stro-oll down tow-own

Irene goodni-i-i-ight, Irene goodni-ight
Goodnight Ire-ene, Goodnight Irene
Ill see you i-in my drea-eams

Sometime I live in the country babe (yeah)
Sometime I li-ive down tow-own (yeah)
Sometime I ta-ake a great notio-ion (yeah)
To jump in the river and drow-own

Irene goodni-i-i-ight, Irene goodni-ight
Goodnight Ire-ene, Goodnight Irene
Ill see you i-in my drea-eams

Stop gamblin and stop all the ramblin (yeah)
Stop stayin out la-ate at ni-ight (yeah)
Go home to your wife and your fam'ly (yeah)
Sit down by the fireside bri-ight

Sing everybody
Irene goodni-i-i-ight, Irene goodni-ight

Goodnight Ire-ene, Goodnight Irene
Ill see you in (fade)

Overall Meaning

"Goodnight Irene" is a classic blues and folk song, originally written by Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter in the 1930s. Fats Domino's version adds his signature rock and roll flavor to the song, giving it a unique twist. The lyrics speak of various elements of the singer's life and emotions.

The first verse highlights the singer's wedding, stating that he and his wife have settled down. However, they are now separated, and the singer expresses his intention to take a stroll down in town. This could represent a desire to escape or find solace in the bustling city life, away from the troubles in his marriage.

In the chorus, the singer bids farewell to Irene, wishing her a goodnight and referring to the possibility of meeting her in his dreams. This can be interpreted as a wistful longing for the past or a fantasy of a different life and relationship.

The second verse introduces a contrast between living in the country and downtown. The singer reveals his inclination to occasionally have impulsive thoughts, such as jumping in the river and drowning. This suggests a potential desire for escapism due to the challenges and conflicts he might be facing.

The third verse takes a different turn, as the singer advises others to stop gambling, rambling, and staying out late at night. He encourages them to prioritize their families and spend time by the fireside, symbolizing the warmth and comfort of home life.

Line by Line Meaning

Saturday night we got mar-arried (yeah)
On a Saturday night, we entered into the sacred bond of marriage.

Me and my wi-ife settled dow-own (yeah)
My wife and I embraced a quieter and more stable lifestyle.

Now me and my wi-ife we're par-arted (yeah)
Unfortunately, my wife and I have separated and gone our separate ways.

Gonna take another stro-oll down tow-own
I am planning to revisit the bustling city streets and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere once again.

Irene goodni-i-i-ight, Irene goodni-ight
I bid farewell to Irene, wishing her a peaceful and restful night.

Goodnight Ire-ene, Goodnight Irene
I say goodnight once more to Irene, emphasizing my sincere wishes for her well-being.

Ill see you i-in my drea-eams
In my dreams, I anticipate encountering Irene once again, even if it is only in the realm of fantasy.

Sometime I live in the country babe (yeah)
Occasionally, I choose to reside in the calm and tranquility of the countryside, my dear.

Sometime I li-ive down tow-own (yeah)
Other times, I opt for the vibrant and bustling lifestyle of downtown living.

Sometime I ta-ake a great notio-ion (yeah)
There are moments when a sudden idea or impulse comes over me, my dear.

To jump in the river and drow-own
I contemplate the extreme action of plunging into the river and meeting a tragic end through drowning.

Stop gamblin and stop all the ramblin (yeah)
It is crucial to cease engaging in gambling and to abandon all aimless and excessive rambling, my dear.

Stop stayin out la-ate at ni-ight (yeah)
Put an end to the habit of remaining outside until late hours of the night, my dear.

Go home to your wife and your fam'ly (yeah)
Return to the comforting presence of your wife and the embrace of your loving family, my dear.

Sit down by the fireside bri-ight
Relax and find solace in gathering by the warm and inviting fireside, enjoying the illuminating glow it provides.

Irene goodni-i-i-ight, Irene goodni-ight
Once again, I bid Irene a tender and affectionate goodnight.

Goodnight Ire-ene, Goodnight Irene
I reiterate my well-wishes for Irene as I say goodnight to her, emphasizing my genuine care and respect.

Ill see you in (fade)
As the song fades, I express my anticipation of meeting Irene once more, allowing for the possibility of a future encounter.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Huddie Ledbetter, John Lomax

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@svalentine4667

3y↑1

The version my family sings

(Chorus)

Last Saturday night I got married
Me and my wife settled down
Now me and my wife are parted
I’m gonna take another stroll downtown

(Chorus)

Sometimes I see her in the morning
Sometimes just late at night
Whenever I see that face of hers
I wish I was the one that died

(Chorus)

She left her - little namesake
When she up and went goodbye
And she’s the only thing I have
That’s keeping me alive

(Chorus; first bit singing up to the mom, then the quiet part to the baby)

@VuongQuocQuocCa

6y↑104

Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Last Saturday night I got married
Me and my wife settled down
Now, me and my wife are parted
I'm gonna take a little stroll downtown

But Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Sometimes I live in the country
And sometimes I live in town
Sometimes I take a great notion
To jump into the river and drown

But Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Stop ramblin'. Stop your gamblin'
Stop staying out late at night
Go home to your wife and family
Stay there by the fireside, bright

But Irene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

@lisalassie8408

2y↑1

There are some other verses floating around, including these sung by Leadbelly..

"I asked your mother for you
She told me that you was too young
I wish dear Lord that I'd never seen your face
I'm sorry you ever were born"

"I love Irene, God knows I do
I love her 'til the sea runs dry
If Irene turns her back on me
I'm gonna take morphine and die"

All comments from YouTube:

@katerose1572

3y↑665

My grandmother would always add the lyric:
“Sometimes she sleeps in pajamas,
Sometimes she sleeps in a gown,
But when they’re both in the laundry,
Irene is the talk of the town” 😳😂

@mahamudalrabbi4774

3y↑13

😆😆

@Zaarin1

2y↑25

It's from Bob Hope's parody of the song that he performed on his radio show with Bing Crosby and Judy Garland.

@Kamal_AL-Hinai

2y↑5

@Garry Buicke
Laughing my heart out is a wholesome phrase 🧡

@Imasheep999

2y↑8

i dont know her but i think id like your grandmother alot

@jamescampbell1930

2y↑2

I like lyric

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@dougcrubaugh8434

4y↑239

I lost my Dad in 1997 at the young age of 59. I was only 21. I remember in the house I grew up in. My Dad used to play and sing to this song. I'm 45 now and I will never get tired of hearing this song. Because it keeps my Dad close to my heart.

@ozgunkuzucu7158

4y↑8

God bless him

@petegreci7969

2y↑5

How wonderful. May he always be with you.

@curtisrobinson7962

2y↑3

Glad you had a good dad.

@davidrockey7190

1y↑1

@Titanicicebergrighthead

20w

I’m so sorry!

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@kimkileyfleer

3y↑140

My grandmother's name was Irene, and this was played at her funeral. Thank you for this wonderful video. It put a smile on my face. Good night, Nanarene.

@davidmoore9150

Hi there,how are you doing,how is the weather over there?

@julianromero7614

3y↑181

Im so happy that they take a minute to pay their respects to leadbelly and explained how they learned it from him

@davidmoore9150

Hi there,how are you doing,how is the weather over there?

@davidmoore9150

Hi dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

@aDDmoreJuiceTV

1y↑5

WELL Said. Only months after Lead Belly's death, a cover of “Goodnight Irene” by the Weavers, a group that included his friend Pete Seeger, would hit No. 1 on the charts.

@dellis1313

49w

0:15

@coldpotatoes2556

39w

It’s a level of humility and humanity that is rare these days, like David Moore down below with passive aggressive narcissism. People become pathologically Ill when they don’t have a base plate but a computer screen. Long live the legends of our history.

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@Zagyiz

2y↑33

Two instruments plus 4 voices = a whole choir and orchestra. Rest in peace all four of you.

@russelmaltese9787

2y↑36

Old folk music like this should always be preserved

@soccer4231

8y↑227

I work at a nursing home and some woman sang this to my residents and it was beautiful.

@davidmoore9150

Hi there,how are you doing,how is the weather over there?

@davidmoore9150

Hi dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

@princessposy2629

34w↑10

One of the happiest days of my life was when I was able to see the Weavers in concert. Pete had left them by then, but the show was still awesome. When they sang Good Night, Irene, I got tears in my eyes. It brought back happy memories of my teen years when it was popular. We sang it in the car on trips all the time. What a wonderful group of singers the Weavers were. Thank you, SnappHF for posting this.

@EricPalladiniJr

7y↑68

Thanks for this. A true American classic. Leadbelly deserves more credit than he has gotten over the years, but the Weavers recognized him.

@theDENIMMAN

2y↑7

Leadbelly may be the nost influential American musician of the 20th century

Him or Robert Johnson

@EricPalladiniJr

2y↑2

@theDENIMMAN agreed

@aDDmoreJuiceTV

1y↑1

INDEED!

@nitropost

5y↑104

Mom passed away seven months ago at 92, her name was Irene and still remember her singing and humming this quite often when I was four or five , 65 odd years ago but still clear in my head and heart.

@theresachiorazzi4571

31w↑12

I was walking home from the carnival in the fifties and for blocks away I heard Irene sung by the weavers a popular song at the time. ❤❤❤❤still love it.

@lisagrant1431

3y↑13

Worked in a nursing home. The folks just loved this song. Their eyes got warm and they were lighthearted listening and singing to this. It warmed my heart, too. I always liked this song after that.

@marilynlowen4757

7y↑188

thank you for keeping wonderful song alive on youtube. My mother is 100 years old and she used to listen to this song. Tonight I played it for her to help her go to sleep. She says thank you and she is having a good bedtime song thanks to your generosity & thoughtfulness.

@liamanakin8628

3y↑5

Hello Marilyn, How are you doing?

@davidmoore9150

Hi there,how are you doing,how is the weather over there?

@mark2017

1y↑4

I so remember this song. It was my mother's favorite song. She died at 66 in 1989. It was on an album we had.

@MuhammadAli-hs5mn

@Mark M Newitt is this a joke I can't tell?

@mark2017

1y↑1

@Muhammad Ali opps, was 1989.

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@esaiagonzalez

8y↑468

Growing up, before bed, my Grandma would always say "Good night Irene" to me and my mom and I never asked why. After she passed we found out that our great grandparents used to play this all the time for her as a kid. Ever since, my mom and I got in the habit of saying it to each other at night and when I turned 18 I got it tattooed across my shoulders in big, beautiful cursive script.

@returnofthespacecowgurl

8y↑23

You have no idea im getting chills my great grandpa did the same thing!

@kmsinclaire

6y↑13

I'm drunk and that's absolutely beautiful

@ramongonzalez1564

5y↑6

@kmsinclaire I'm drunk right now too and I'm thinking the same thing.

@williamwalbek2931

5y↑2

Same here,...
my grandmother always said this to us too!!

@runforitmarty6318

5y↑2

My grandma used the play this on the piano

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@miketheforeigner66

2y↑19

Crazy how we can listen to songs like these after so many years after their recordings

@shelby7124

2y↑54

My grandma used to play this song in the car when I was very little. I didn’t know English that well back then, but I sung it with all my heart at the age of 5. Nowadays, I’m not in contact with my grandparents anymore due to family issues. But sometimes I like to listen to this song and cherish the good memories I have of us singing it together.

@karlyoung5089

1y↑6

Dear Shelby I hope y'all can work out your difference's. Family is the most important thing on earth. Best wishes.

@lacuevadegolum9448

1y↑5

Hope you can fix your troubles because family is the most important and their not gonna last forever sadly

@feedermonkey7233

51w↑2

An internet hug from someone who understands a split family. Hope you are well

@TheBagORice

9y↑350

Thanks for posting this. My mom, Irene, celebrates her 89th birthday soon, and she always liked this song. I live far away, and am thinking of her tonight. Thanks again.

@SnappHF

9y↑21

Neil Murray I am glad my fathers 8mm clips still can enjoy others after so many years after his passing. :)

@Sam53148

9y↑4

Neil Murray Hope she has a nice birthday :-)

@TheBagORice

9y↑7

That was my mom accidentally posting on my account. But I'll pass the message on to my mother and my grandma had a good birthday. Thx :)

@JeevesReturns

8y↑14

As I write this it's now 2016 and I'm wishing her a happy 90th.

@2326038

8y↑7

Very thoughtful of you.

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@catharinethomas5797

5y↑556

My beautiful sister, Irene, died at 42. She was troubled. I still see her in my dreams.

@freedomatlast8756

5y↑29

God bless you and keep you.

@kystars

5y↑12

@Laurence O'Connor yes good words. God bless her and you too

@kystars

5y↑7

God bless her and you too.

@justint.holljr.6746

4y↑17

So many have the same story. My 93 year old father used to sing this to me when I was a child. It reminded him of his little sister, Irene, who died in childhood in the 30’s.

@maddixwells2024

4y↑8

May God be with you 🙏🙏🙏 sorry bout your sis

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@robertharper4666

3y↑14

Fantastic. The Weavers when they were young. They inspired me nearly 60 years ago. The world needs a group like the Weavers now.

@murrayvandyke448

2y↑15

The Weavers at Carnegie Hall was one of my favorite albums as a child in the late 50s. This and Pete's version of 'Greensleeves' were the one's I loved the best.

@texasbluegrassfan

51w↑9

Takes me back 77 years, when I was 13 and on a long trip with my grandparents. Whenever we'd stop for a meal, I would always drop a nickle in the jukebox to hear this song.

@terme-nator_

40w↑1

Wow that’s amazing cheers to 90 more 🤣

@aplila

2y↑36

It’s strange to feel nostalgia for a song you’ve never heard before…

@kellyannpreston9799

8y↑17

I love this so much- when I was a child,(years ago), my grandma would put this record on and we would sing and dance in my bedroom. I miss her so much !!

@globalman

9y↑47

Thank you. You gave me more than a smile but brought a moment of real joy to my heart. This is a treasure. I was a tot when this song became a radio hit. It remains burned into my memory and I remember singing it with my grandmother perhaps I was 4 to 5 years old.

@gersonluishuaychanacallata1184

16w

Cuando solo tenía 3 años, lo escuché en una radio y me alegra acordarme desde que era pequeño :)

@evesepe1625

5y↑5

Love this song. It brings back wonderful memories of when my father use to sing this song when I was growing up. He passed away many years ago, I am glad I came across this today. Thank you.

@liamanakin8628

Hello Eve, How are you doing?

@mrittu1989

3y↑5

Loved the introductory tribute to Leadbelly! Rest in peace all legends..

@antonewilson1932

5y↑20

I miss my grandmother she was the light in this world of darkness.... Im going to keep listening to this song in name of her. and pass it on to the next generation

@tvviewer4500

2y↑6

Whenever I hear Good Night Irene I realize that song will live on for hundreds of years. Some long past away voice echoing through time bouncing off souls until time ends.

@MalcolmR9798

23w↑2

My grandmothers name was Irene, she recently committed suicide. I’m always seeing her in my dreams I hope she’s doing well where ever she is

@rickytamallett2283

1y↑4

My grandmother used to sing this to me. Loved it. Still my favorite memory.

@haroldkameya6620

17w

The Weavers were my favorite folksinging group since they made the hit parade during the early 1950s. I'd like to hear their version of "Go Tell it on the Mountain"

@normanmunns4743

2y↑6

What a truly beautiful voice that woman had

@nomadpi1

38w

I'm four-score years now, and this song has sang thru my memories since I was a young boy. Even as a young boy, hearing this song by the Weavers produced a thoughtful melancholy in me. It has the quality to make a person stop and think, as the lyrics tell a story of a person's life not turning out as they thought their life would be. Good night Irene.

@nancyfaustjenkins

1y↑1

I heard the name Irene and suddenly this song was brought to mind. My dad lived waltzes and i recall him singing this . My ling term memory kicked in ! Ill bet it's been 70 years since i heard this.
Thank you for posting it!
Nancy F Jenkins

@nancyfaustjenkins

P.s. My dad was born in Sweden. Perhaps that explains his love of waltzes. N. Soderberg Jenkins

@johnprice7303

8y↑14

Thank you a million times for posting this! it has brought back so many memories of my Irish childhood!

@charlotteclarke7256

3y↑7

Love this. Happy almost 86th birthday to my Grandma Irene!! I'll have to sing this one to her and see if she remembers it! ❤

@carolynking1625

2y↑1

So did she remember and enjoy your singing it??

@nspector

2y↑2

She will. : )

@JamesS001

@Carolyn King Hello Carolyn, how are things going with you?

@marioventura3307

16w

Que chulada, eso era música verdadera.

@shelleydwyer-murphy2281

7y↑10

Thanks so much! In my head, I can still hear My Mom singing this! It will be her birthday in a couple days, so, this made me cry, but I love it. ⚘ 🤗

@feedermonkey7233

51w↑2

This is Fantastic! Thank you so much! My Mom raised us with so much music including the Weavers. This made us all smile and brought back so many memories. Thank you!🤗

@glendagaskin151

35w↑2

My beloved aunt was Irene. Loved her so. Missing her as I listen. Thank you.

@Jubal918

8y↑18

After knowing Alan Lomax for a short while, I was shown who Lead Belly was and what he was known for. During the late 1960s, I became aware of "The Weavers" and their music. "Good Night Irene" became one of my staples in my performances. My thanks to Huddie Ledbetter and, then Texas Governor Pat Neff, for the music I grew up with. R. I. P. Weavers. You are remembered.

@edwardfitzgerald1690

@edmondscott7444

3y↑3

Marvellous group. RIP all 4 of them.

@Frysken

3y↑2

This song doesn't have any personal meaning to me, but I'm taking a Rock Music and Culture class in college, and my professor highly encouraged me to listen to this. Was not disappointed and I can see why many people cherish this song.

@liamg353

3y↑8

my father used sing this version of the song to me when i was very young. The Lyrics on this version by the Weavers show a few differences to the Original by "Lead Belly" of the early 1930s Like " I'm gonna take morphine and die" and "I'll get you in my dreams"

@johng407

8y↑1

This is so awesome!! Thanks for sharing this. I'm turning 40 in Nov, and The Weavers have been part of my musical life forever. My father raised me on folk music that he liked, I still love it, along with developing my own musical interests.

@UpTown584

3y↑6

The lady has a very beautiful voice!

@skrahzgutstomp5584

1y↑5

So my uncle says "Goodnight Irene!" Whenever I sink a ship in world of warships, or whenever it's bedtime or if we're watching boxing or MMA and someone gets knocked out. Always wondered where it was from, and then today I'm playing Bioshock infinite and I hear this song playing in an area at the start of the game; which sent me here and I've enjoyed reading all of your stories about loved ones and times past.

@neptune8898

6y↑5

Love this song, my grandfather showed it to me and I fell in love with it.

@svalentine4667

3y↑1

@alonzomourning33

5y↑8

Thank you Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, and The Weavers. Without you, there never would have been a Peter, Paul, and Mary!

@gwynnielsen5081

39w

I have been on a mission to discover folk groups I've never heard before. This one I discovered today. Great guitar playing!

@IIVVBlues

5y↑1

"Irene, Good Night" was the original title and it was written in 1886 by Gussie Lord Davis. Leadbelly was one of several performers who incorporated this song into their repertoire. My mother told me that this was the first song I learned to sing when I wasn't even able to talk yet. They used to leave the radio on by my crib and she said I would sing along with the chorus whenever it came on. That was 1950 or 51. It's a sure fire sing along tune.

@talexb

My parents had the recording of this group performing at Carnegie Hall -- it's probably one of the first records I can remember playing, over and over. Simple folks songs that anyone could sing, and you could sing the melody or make up your own part. How wonderful was that.

@VuongQuocQuocCa

6y↑104

@lisalassie8408

2y↑1

@davidmoore9150

Hi there,how are you doing,how is the weather over there?

@nancysherburne7445

2y↑2

One of my favorite if not my favorite Weavers songs. They frequently ended a CD with it. I know four people make up the Weavers so it is nice to hear each member solo on the verses. It was also nice to hear their tribute to Leadbelly, the man who wrote the song.

@JamesS001

Hello Nancy, how are things going with you?

@nancysherburne7445

2y↑1

@James As long as my twin sister is alive and well, and emailing me several times a day, things are going very well, thank you. I hope things are going well for you, as well.

@JamesS001

1y↑1

@Nancy Sherburne Not bad can't complain thanks. My name is James I am from Denmark but I live in Massachusetts USA. And where are you from Nancy?

@nancysherburne7445

1y↑1

@James My birth name is Arndt and my family came from Germany. I was born in Pennsylvania but was adopted by a Connecticut couple from Weston. My sister and I grew up in nearby Westport. To answer your question, I consider myself as being from Westport, CT.

@JamesS001

@Nancy Sherburne it's my pleasure to meet you here on YouTube. How old are you if I may ask?

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@teneke13

8y↑1

Thanks for a great recording. This song is also a theme song in "Yaraya Tuz Basmak", a novel by Turkish author Attila Ilhan,(about a Turkish lieutenant in the Korean War).

@stratigakis1

5y↑4

Thank you for this great historical song. Your description is also very good and emotional. I hope your father rests in peace

@JJordan490

4y↑1

That woman has an amazing voice need to listen to weavers and more music of this genre more

@magdalenaduartes5580

3y↑1

Realmente es precioso este canción muchas gracias .❤

@rickthomas4097

7y↑2

This is a real gem! Any idea when it was recorded? Thanks for posting!

@TMNT39

7y↑1

Rick Thomas Yes this was filmed in 1951

@CJCopperJet

Brings back childhood memories! Thanks for posting this. What an amazing recording!

@matthewwheatley4394

Thank you for this!! My Mother would have been 95 this year, and she played this often for my brother and me as children growing up in the 50’s. It just popped into my head and I was delighted to find this posting. I can still hear our old record, scratchy and all, playing in my head.

@caryturner4452

2y↑6

This song was number one on the charts 11 years before I was born

@DaisyLee1963

5y↑1

I grew up listening to my mother's records of these guys. I love them! Hearing this after many years reminds me of the beautiful music to which my mother exposed me.

@sarahkrakauer7320

3y↑1

i was born in 2005 but i grew up on these songs. my paretns put this song on before i would go to bed. this song is a huge part of my life. so sad that our kids wont know these beautiful amazing songs.

@coloredfeather

When I became pregnant with our first child(and only), my husband would sing this song for our child, kissing my growing belly. He was certain that we were having a girl, and we would have named her Irene.
I was certain that we were going to have a boy. And I was right! We have our healthy, happy little Liam. We still sing this song for him most nights 💕
He is eight years old as I write this. I hope when he grows up and his parents are long gone, he remember these beautiful nights of his dad singing him to sleep.

@naomigeorge7725

My mother loved this song. I used to play this for her and it always put a smile on her face. She passed away nine months ago.

@eriksimon307

Thanks for uploading these beautiful and uplifting songs.

@johnwinstondarby

6y↑2

Thank you for posting.My father taught me this song on guitar...great memories

@bunpeishiratori5849

42w

I had a huge crush on a girl in college whose middle name was Irene. Though that was over forty years ago, there's not a day that has gone by without me thinking of her. Naturally this song makes me think of her.

@lennyyang3141

3y↑1

Thank you for sharing this clip. This song was also top 1 on the billboard charts for thirteen weeks in 1950.

@joleeneRnaylor

3y↑1

When I was a little kid, my father would sing this song to me. He said it always made me cry. I don't remember that, but I do remember him singing it.

@alexfrankie5071

How beautiful, that's great! This is a really beautiful song, so magically woven together. It's nice to meet you. If you don't mind I would love us to be friends. I understand that we don't know each Other before now but one thing I believe is that it takes only a minute to accept friendship and that's why I have asked us to accept my request of friendship. It would be an honor, l'm looking forward to a good friendship between us. May I ask where you are from?

@leahsue44

I have so many memories of hearing my Mom and Dad say to each them every night, “see you in my dreams!”... it was so tender between them ❤️

@bestirishmusic5375

4y↑1

Really brilliant voices and super melody. Bravo!

@richardpuz5814

7y↑1

I grew up with this song when in junior high school. Loved it then and I still do.

@aimielisa

Thanks for sharing this with us, it's a true gift! ❤️

@tracypleiss8271

My sister just sent this video to all us sisters. I just said goodbye to my mother Irene at 5:40 p.m. April 17th 2021 at 5:40 p.m. Good night Irene ❤️🕊️🙏

@dianedevere152

Bless you

@MayMay_vs_the_Money_Monster

6y↑2

thank you for posting this...my nana used to sing this to me all the time ♡

@shaneequa128

1y↑1

The song my best friend and beloved life partner used to play on the piano when it was time for the guests to leave the party. I miss him every day, RIP Johnny.

@kristopherbruns7674

8y↑1

Thank you for posting this song. I'm studying musical history and I wanted to find this song and I'm very glad that this was available. Thank you.

@gerardlarkinhaverstock5153

6y↑26

One of the greatest song of all time.

@darryelperry5676

Thank you for publishing this. These old films are priceless. This one is so clear and beautiful.

@williamfunggoldenoldiesfan6758

4y↑4

First memory of my grandma she was 4 when this came out in 1953!! She remembers her mother sing this song and heard this on radio at only 4!

@cbgbstew4072

51w↑1

My grandma’s name was Irene and she passed 10 years ago today. My mom and I just enjoyed this song with a sip of grandma’s favorite drink: brandy and cherry juice ❤

@mikesweeney8280

6y↑1

My mom was telling me a story of how my grandpa would always sing this to her as a kid because she never wanted to go to bed because she was younger than all her siblings. At her wedding she played this song to her father daughter dance and explained this all to me In tears as my grandfather will be passing away very soon. Everytime I listen to this it will remind me of my grandpa and the joy he brought people in the world

@irenek2k20

My father sang this song to me- it's good to hear the whole song.

@gronk1944

4y↑5

My grandmother Irene grew up right next to a university in Canada and the fraternity next door used to sing this song at 10pm to her annoyance!

@jimblue39

6y↑4

Love the Weavers this is great music, thank you for posting this.

@beverlygaskin9629

2y↑5

My dad used to sing this to my baby brother……great memories….now I sing this to my cat…when he hears me he comes and snuggles with me….every night…..

@JamesS001

Hello Beverly, how are things going with you?

@lloydsnyder2738

In the early 1950's my mother would sing this song to me when she put me to bed. I was just a baby, but for some reason this song has always stuck with me. She's gone now, but the song still remains.

@leilahall8536

4y↑1

This song makes me cry every time I hear it, I have so many good memories associated with it.

@pecahndasmu

Thank you for uploading this.
My father used to play his upright Bass and my Mom on piano. They played this song when I was much younger. This song reminds me of them a lot.

I miss them.

@Foofsmom

APPLAUDS VERY LOUDLY. LOVED this song since I very first heard it a long long time ago. I used to play it for all the kids I've cared for over the years .