Video – A Song For Lisbon – Celtic ’67

I’ve just been looking at the Lisbon images/photos posted on The Celtic Star which are terrific. I thought I’d send you this video of an original song, written by Eric Casey, about that great day and the homecoming. Eric was in Lisbon in 1967 and had this song in his head for some time before committing it to paper a couple of years ago.

I reckon that it captures the sense of pride felt by the supporters following that great achievement when Celtic won the European Cup to become Champions of Europe!

Unfortunately, Eric passed away last September as a result of MND but I know all he wanted was for Celtic fans to hear and enjoy his song.

Thanks and Hail Hail

Jim Bonini

About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor, who has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

1 Comment

  1. Kathleen Clark on

    Thanks Jim for sharing this song with the fans and and a special family thanks to you and Robin for bringing Dad’s poetry to life with this song. What a talented team.
    Hail hail

    Kathleen and all Eric’s proud family