Risultati di ricerca
Coulter Classics features special re-mixes of original hits including Harry's Game, A Womans Heart and The Shores Of The Swillt. Special guests include Luke Kelly, Sinead O'Connor & The Furey Brothers.
- (18)
Luke Kelly performs ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’, written by Phil Coulter.This episode of the ‘The McCann Man’ also included guests John Sheehan, John Curran, ...
- 5 min
- 2,3K
- CR's Video Vaults
- The Rare Auld Times – A Nostalgic Song About Dublin City
- The Wild Rover – A Song About Coming Home to Settle
- The Auld Triangle – One of Luke Kelly’s Best Songs
- The Black Velvet Band – A Happy Song with A Sad Meaning
- Whiskey in The Jar – Another Irish Song About Love and Betrayal
- The Night Visiting Song – A Song About Love and Sad Goodbyes
- Scorn Not His Simplicity – One of The Top Ten Best Luke Kelly Songs of All Time
- Song For Ireland – Save This Song For The Next Time You’Re on An Aeroplane
- The Town I Loved So Well – A Sentimental Homage to Derry
- Raglan Road– An Irish Anthem
This song was written by Pete St. John for an Irish folk band known as the Dublin City Ramblers. The song has since been covered by many artists such as Damien Dempsey, Kodaline, and, of course, The Dubliners. Nowadays, the song is used as an anthem of sorts for fans of Dublin sport.
Known to many as a drinking song, ‘The Wild Rover’ has long been referred to in Irish folklore, but its exact origins are unknown. The song is commonly performed at traditional Irish music sessions. Its bouncy nature captivates all listeners.
‘The Auld Triangle’ is a prison song written by Dick Shannon, made famous by Brendan Behan, and later recorded by Luke Kelly and The Dubliners. The song’s simple and catchy chorus has led to its success as a crowd favourite in the pub or at football matches. The melody incorporates its fair share of harmonies, working well as an acapella piece.
This song tells the unfortunate tale of a man who is tricked and framed for robbery by a beautiful woman. The man is sentenced to seven years of imprisonment in a faraway land. It comes as a surprise then that Luke Kelly’s version of the song is lively and joyful. ‘The Black Velvet Band’ is truly a delight to sing along to.
As one of the most famous songs associated with Luke Kelly, ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ continues to amaze us. The song is everywhere; well-known bands such as Thin Lizzy and Metallica have sung their own versions. Like many Irish songs, its origins are unknown, with sources suggesting that it may date back as far as the 17th-century. RELATED READ: Our gu...
This song tells the story of a man’s visit to his girlfriend on a stormy night. It ends with a mournful goodbye as the pair of lovers part ways the following morning. Some say the speaker here is deceased and that a ghost is visiting the love of his past life. The song’s lyrics have no known author, leaving you free to interpret their meaning howev...
This is an original song by the Irish musician and songwriter Phil Coulter. It is a beautiful tribute to Coulter’s son, who was born with Down’s Syndrome. The songwriter shared what he had written with Luke Kelly, who appreciated the song’s story and personal significance.
‘Song For Ireland’ was written by the English folk singer and songwriter Phil Colclough, following a trip he took to the Dingle Peninsula. The lyrics portray the beauty of Ireland. This is a song we love to listen to while flying home as the green fields of the Emerald Isle unfold below us. MORE: Meanwhile in Ireland’s favourite beautiful songs abo...
‘The Town I Loved So Well’ was written by Phil Coulter. It describes his experience with growing up in Derry, from his simple childhood to witnessing political conflict as he got older. The song has been covered many times, and it has been translated into different languages such as Irish, French, and Welsh.
Based on the famous romantic poemby Patrick Kavanagh, ‘Raglan Road’ wins out to top our list of the best Luke Kelly songs of all time. The original poem depicts the unrequited love of a man for a younger woman, and its title comes from Raglan Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin. There’s not a dry eye in the house when this song comes on the radio, believe ...
18 dic 2020 · More than three decades after his passing in 1984, Luke Kelly's legacy as one of the great Irish vocalists continues to grow in stature. Below, we present a trio of classic Kelly moments...
13 ott 2019 · Luke Kelly was constantly trying to convince him to write songs with a bit more depth, he says. The first time he did so came from genuine heartache.
- Patrick Freyne
17 ago 2022 · It was under Coulter’s influence that Luke would sing two of his most memorable songs Scorn Not His Simplicity and The Town I Loved So Well - songs that illustrated both his compassion for the less fortunate and his concern for the turbulent events that were wreaking havoc in the North.
30 gen 2024 · Former Dubliners lead singer Luke Kelly. The sister of one of Ireland’s greatest trad singers, Luke Kelly, has told how her brother would be “morto” about his iconic status, 40 years after...
