American folk legend Judy Collins has spoken about her love of Ireland and Irish music. The singer recently released a ‘Live in Ireland’ DVD which was recorded at Dromoland Castle, Co Clare. The performance included renditions of classic Irish folk songs such as Wild Mountain Thyme and She Moved Thru the Fair. The 81-year-old revealed… Continue reading Judy Collins on her love of Irish music
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When Christmas song caught the hearts of Irish emigrants
Christmas songs can be a bit of a double edge sword. One one hand we say we quickly tire of hearing the same old tunes every year, but on the other hand we find ourselves singing and humming along every time we hear them. And, of course, they must work and put us in the… Continue reading When Christmas song caught the hearts of Irish emigrants
Documentary reveals Shane MacGowan ‘really fancied’ Kirsty MacColl
A fascinating documentary about Shane MacGowan reveals that the star had a crush on his ‘Fairytale of New York’ co-lead singer Kirsty MacColl. The Pogues’ frontman wrote the classic Christmas song with bandmate Jem Finer.
Why is Fairytale of New York a Christmas song…a shot of reality
It’s a mystery to some people. Why is Fairytale of New York a Christmas song? Some even listen to the gravelly voice of MacGowan and wonder why it’s a popular song at all. Well, there’s no doubt it’s popular. We’ve sort of known it all along but now it’s official – Fairytale of New York… Continue reading Why is Fairytale of New York a Christmas song…a shot of reality
Susan Boyle bullied after doctor’s incorrect diagnosis
Singer Susan Boyle has revealed she was bullied as a child because doctors failed to correctly diagnose the illness that caused her mental health problems. In an interview with the Observer, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist said: “It was the wrong diagnosis when I was a kid, I was told I had brain damage. I… Continue reading Susan Boyle bullied after doctor’s incorrect diagnosis
