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The song has an 'upbeat' rhythm and is meant to be the words of an Irishman returning to his native County Donegal after becoming successful in the United States. Dear Old Donegal was also performed by Judy Garland , Zina Bethune , and Vic Damone as part of the All-Purpose Holiday Medley on The Judy Garland Show in 1963. [ 1 ]
"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.
The following is a partial list of musical artists who have released songs in the Irish language. Aeons; Altan [1] Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh [2] Anúna [3] Autamata; The Irish Roots Cafe house band; Bell X1; Wallis Bird; Des Bishop; Blink; Luka Bloom; Ross Breen; Moya Brennan [4] Kate Bush; Paddy Casey; The Chieftains [5] Clannad [6] Clann Zú ...
30. “The Nights” by Avicii. Release Year: 2014 Genre: Dance/Electronic Written by Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, this song is an ode to his father and has a surprisingly deep ...
This upbeat song by Irish band, The Corrs, landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and remains a popular radio staple with its infectious beat and ear-worm lyrics.
Born into a musical family, O'Connell was the third of four sisters. Her mother's family owned Costello's fish shop in Ennis where O'Connell worked until music became her full-time career. She grew up listening to her mother's light opera, opera, and parlour song records. [2] Her father's interest leaned towards the rebel ballads.
B. The Barley Mow; Bean Pháidin; Beautiful Meath; Beer, Beer, Beer; Beidh Aonach Amárach; Belfast Brigade; Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Songs with a detailed narrative, such as murder ballads, are far more common in traditional English language music than sean-nós songs. Themes frequently found in Gaelic music include the great beauty and spiritual qualities of nature and laments for lost loved ones, the latter being nearly always sung from the female perspective. [citation ...