Oh I am sorry to hear of Tommy's illness. I went to one of his "Song Schools" in Armagh several years ago, and so got to know him a little bit. I love his singing - always have, always will.

Back in the Seventies my dad was dying of cancer and he was having a really bad night. Not knowing what else to do, I told him I had some great music he could listen to and put in a Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem tape. It calmed him down and took his mind of of his pain and anxiety and he was able to relax. He told me it was the first relief he had had in weeks - their music just took him to another place and cheered him up. That's what I like about them. Their music and the spirit in which they sing it draws people in. I'll always be grateful to the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem for making Dad feel better during those dark days.