This is the video Neil Byrne famously referred to during a later Celtic Thunder performance, after the passing of George Donaldson and it perfectly captures why the moment still means so much to fans.
The clip in question shows Celtic Thunder at their most relaxed and playful. Long before the weight of loss entered the story, the group shared an easy, infectious chemistry on stage, moving in the same rhythm and clearly enjoying every second together. From lighthearted dance steps to cheeky on-stage teasing, the performance radiates joy in a way that makes the audience smile almost without realizing it.
Fans returning to the video years later describe it as uplifting, comforting, and bittersweet. Many say it’s impossible not to notice how much fun the group—and even the orchestra behind them—were having that night. The song itself, with its swinging tempo and cheeky lyrics, gave the lads room to show personality as much as vocal power.
But for longtime fans, the heart of the video is George Donaldson. Comment sections are filled with tributes calling him a legend, remembering his voice, his humor, and the warmth he brought to the group. “George will always be missed,” one fan wrote, while another shared how they still revisit older performances just to hear his voice again. Others reflected on how Celtic Thunder, no matter the song, had a rare gift for lifting spirits and drawing crowds.
Neil Byrne’s later reference to this video took on deeper meaning after George’s passing. What was once simply a fun, upbeat performance became a reminder of the bond the group shared—on and off the stage. Watching it now feels like stepping back into a time when everything was lighter, when laughter came easily, and when George was still very much part of the magic.
More than a nostalgic throwback, the Kansas City performance stands as a celebration of Celtic Thunder’s spirit: camaraderie, humor, and heart. It’s a moment frozen in time—full of life, movement, and music—that continues to resonate with fans who miss George dearly but remain grateful for what he and the group gave them.
Celtic Thunder – Girls, Girls, Girls Lyrics
Girls, girls, girls
Girls, girls, girls
Girls, girls, girls
Girls, girls, girls
Well, yellow, red, black or white
Add a little bit of moonlight
For this intercontinental romance
Shy girls, sexy girls
they all like that fancy world
Champagne, a gentle song, a slow dance
Who makes it fun to spend your money?
Who calls you honey most every day?
Girls, girls, girls
Girls, girls, girls
Well, they made ‘em up in Hollywood
And put ‘em into the movies
Those lovely photographic splendors
In and out of magazines
Miss World and beauty queens
Falling in love with the real big spenders.
But although their world may be frantic
They’re still romantic in their own way
So hop on, the world is swinging
Don’t sit and twiddle your thumbs
Get up and meet those pretty girls, girls, girls
Step on, the world keeps swinging
Put on the dazzling charm
Get up and find those pretty girls!
Don’t rush, keep it nice and gentle
And sentimental for that certain moment
Moonlit oceans, girls full of emotions
Stepping on that slow boat to China
And next door in Japan, they know how to please a man
Calling in for tea with my geisha
They’ve got that old-fashioned feeling
When it comes to pleasing, they know their way
So hop on, the world is swinging
Don’t sit and twiddle your thumbs
Get up and meet those pretty girls, girls, girls
Step on, the world keeps swinging
Put on the dazzling charm
Get up and find those pretty girls!
Don’t rush, keep it nice and gentle
And sentimental for that certain moment when you draw back the curtain
So hop on, the world is swinging
Don’t sit and twiddle your thumbs
Get up and meet those pretty girls
Ooh, forever
Girls, girls, girls
Girls, girls, girls
Girls, girls, girls, girls, girls
