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  2. When You Were Sweet Sixteen - Wikipedia

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    James Thornton was a vaudevillian best-known during his life for his comedy monologues; however, he composed numerous popular songs, especially in 1880s and 1890s. [1] " When You Were Sweet Sixteen", published in 1898, was inspired by Thornton's wife, Bonnie, when she asked her husband if he still loved her.

  3. James Thornton (songwriter) - Wikipedia

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    James Thornton (December 5, 1861 – July 27, 1938) [1] was an Irish-American songwriter and vaudeville performer. He is primarily remembered today as the composer of the 1898 song, "When You Were Sweet Sixteen".

  4. The Fureys - Wikipedia

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    In 1981, The Fureys released their most successful single "When You Were Sweet Sixteen", which became a worldwide hit, reaching No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart, [4] No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart and No. 9 on the Australian Singles Chart. [5] "

  5. The 30 best Irish songs to sing at the pub this St ... - AOL

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    Updated March 7, 2024 at 10:16 AM. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day and whatever your annual tradition is, ... This upbeat song by Irish band, The Corrs, landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and ...

  6. List of number-one singles of 1981 (Ireland) - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of singles which have reached number one on the Irish Singles Chart in 1981. Week ending Song Artist Ref. 3 January " There's No-one Quite Like Grandma " St Winifred's School Choir 10 January "(Just Like) Starting Over" John Lennon 17 January 24 January 31 January "Imagine" 7 February " Woman " 14 February 21 February 28 February " Shaddap You Face " Joe Dolce 7 March 14 March ...

  7. List of Irish ballads - Wikipedia

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    "Arthur McBride" – an anti-recruiting song from Donegal, probably originating during the 17th century. [1]"The Recruiting Sergeant" – song (to the tune of "The Peeler and the Goat") from the time of World War 1, popular among the Irish Volunteers of that period, written by Séamus O'Farrell in 1915, recorded by The Pogues.

  8. Martin Brennan (character) - Wikipedia

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    Brennan begins to sing "When You Were Sweet Sixteen", but controversially follows the rendition with segments of the Irish rebel songs "Come Out, Ye Black and Tans" and "The Men Behind the Wire", interrupting the show's planned closing montage of police dogs set to Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf". The political and incendiary lyrics of the ...

  9. Swing Low Sweet Chariot meaning and lyrics: Is the England ...

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    An RFU spokesperson said: “The ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ song has long been part of the culture of rugby and is sung by many who have no awareness of its origins or sensitivities. We are ...