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Songs From Ireland
''Songs from Ireland'' is the eighth album by ''Australian Idol'' 2006 winner Damien Leith. It was released by Sony Music Australia on CD and digital download in Australia on 13 March 2015. The album debuted at No. 11 in Australia. Background In November 2013, Leith released '' Chapter Seven'' independently after having released six albums and leaving Sony Music Australia earlier that year. Leith toured with this album throughout Australia in 2014. In June 2014, Leith launched a one-man show at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, titled ''The Parting Glass''. The show is set in an Irish pub and features Leith's take on Irish music. Leith said of the show; "It's set in Ireland in a pub and all the music is playing away. There's a father and a son catching up on lost time. I'm the father and the son and the singer in the band. It's demanding but we get a lot of laughs and then we see tears. It's one of those shows where something is gradually revealed and that (the tears) is exact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damien Leith
Damien Leo Leith (born 18 January 1976, in Dublin) is an Irish-Australian singer–songwriter. He was the winner of the Network Ten music contest ''Australian Idol 2006''. Since winning the title, Leith has released nine studio albums, four of which peaked in the top two of the ARIA Charts, including two number ones. He has been awarded seven platinum and one gold certification for albums and singles by ARIA, which equates to sales of just over half a million. Early life As a teenager Leith formed a family band, "Leaf", with his sister Áine and brothers Paul and Darren. Leaf recorded in New York City and then again later under the new name "Releaf", which made an appearance in the Irish Top 100. After moving to Sydney, he played in a number of high-profile venues, as front-man for a band known as ''Revelate''. His first Australian performance was at The Basement in Sydney's Circular Quay. Before auditioning for ''Australian Idol'', Leith worked in Sydney as a chemist with Pharm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galway Girl (Steve Earle Song)
"Galway Girl" is a song written by Steve Earle and recorded with Irish musician Sharon Shannon; the title was originally "The Galway Girl". It was featured on Earle's 2000 album ''Transcendental Blues''. "The Galway Girl" tells the semi-autobiographical story of the songwriter's reaction to a beautiful black-haired blue-eyed girl he meets in Galway, Ireland. Local references include Salthill and The Long Walk. A cover version of the song by Mundy and Sharon Shannon reached number one and became the most downloaded song of 2008 in Ireland; it has gone on to become the eighth highest selling single in Irish chart history. The song has been the subject of numerous covers and live interpretations. Background The song was written about Joyce Redmond; Redmond plays the bodhrán on Steve Earle's version of the song. Earle met Redmond in Galway. Redmond is from Howth, County Dublin. Cover versions Mundy version The Irish artist Mundy collaborated with Sharon Shannon on a cover of "G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Raglan Road
"On Raglan Road" is a well-known Irish song from a poem written by Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh named after Raglan Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin. In the poem, the speaker recalls, while walking on a "quiet street," a love affair that he had with a much younger woman. Although he knew he'd risk being hurt if he initiated a relationship, he did so anyway. History As a poem It was first published as a poem in ''The Irish Press'' on 3 October 1946 under the title "Dark Haired Miriam Ran Away." Peter Kavanagh, Patrick's brother, said that "it was written about Patrick's girlfriend Hilda but to avoid embarrassment he used the name of my girlfriend in the title". Her real name was Dr Hilda Moriarty, then a medical student from County Kerry. Though she regarded Kavanagh as a friend, her feelings were not romantic and in 1947 she married Donogh O'Malley, who later became Fianna Fáil Minister for Education. In 1987, Moriarty was interviewed by the Irish broadcaster RTÉ for a documenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Shannon
Sharon Shannon (born 8 June 1968) is an Irish musician, best known for her work with the button accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon. Her 1991 debut album, ''Sharon Shannon,'' was the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released in Ireland. Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences. She won the lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Meteor Awards. Early life Shannon was born in Ruan, County Clare. At eight years old, she began performing with Disirt Tola, a local band, with which she toured the United States at the age of fourteen. Shannon also worked as a competitive show jumper, but gave it up at the age of sixteen to focus on her music. She similarly abandoned studying at University College Cork. In the mid-1980s, Shannon studied the accordion with Karen Tweed and the fiddle with Frank Custy, and performed with the band Arcady, of which she was a founding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Is The Rose
"The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond", or "Loch Lomond" for short, is a Scottish song (Roud No. 9598). The song prominently features Loch Lomond, the largest Scottish loch, located between the council areas of West Dunbartonshire, Stirling and Argyll and Bute. In Scots, "bonnie" means "attractive", "beloved", or "dear". Lyrics By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes, Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond, Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae, On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond. ''Chorus:'' O ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road, And I'll be in Scotland afore ye, But me and my true love will never meet again, On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond. 'Twas there that we parted, in yon shady glen, On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomond, Where in soft purple hue, the highland hills we view, And the moon coming out in the gloaming. ''Chorus'' The wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring, And in sunshine the waters are sleeping. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Parting Glass
"The Parting Glass" is a Scottish traditional song, often sung at the end of a gathering of friends. It has also long been sung in Ireland, enjoying considerable popularity to this day and strongly influencing the style in which it is often now sung. It was purportedly the most popular parting song sung in Scotland before Robert Burns wrote "Auld Lang Syne". History Referent The "parting glass", or " stirrup cup", was the final hospitality offered to a departing guest. Once they had mounted, they were presented one final drink to fortify them for their travels. The custom was practised in several continental countries. Text The earliest known printed version was as a broadside in the 1770s and it first appeared in book form in ''Ancient and Modern Scottish Songs, Heroic Ballads, etc.'' by Herd. An early version is sometimes attributed to Sir Alex Boswell. The text is doubtless older than its 1770 appearance in broadside, as it was recorded in the Skene Manuscript, a colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Of The County Down
\new Score "Star of the County Down" is an Irish ballad set near Banbridge in County Down, in Northern Ireland. The words are by Cathal MacGarvey (1866–1927) from Ramelton, County Donegal. MacGarvey's song was first collected in Herbert Hughes '' Irish Country Songs''. The tune is traditional, and may be known as "Dives and Lazarus" or (as a hymn tune) "Kingsfold". The melody was also used in an Irish folk song called "My Love Nell". The lyrics of "My Love Nell" tell the story of a young man who courts a girl but loses her when she emigrates to America. The only real similarity with "Star of the County Down" is that Nell too comes from County Down. This may have inspired MacGarvey to place the heroine of his new song in Down as well. MacGarvey was from Donegal. The chorus of a similar song, "The Flower of the County Down" names landmarks local to Down, in contrast to those in "Star" which are from across Ireland. "The Star of the County Down" uses a tight rhyme scheme. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Malone
"Molly Malone" (also known as "Cockles and Mussels" or "In Dublin's Fair City") is a traditional song set in Dublin, Ireland, which has become its unofficial anthem. A statue representing Molly Malone was unveiled on Grafton Street by then Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ben Briscoe, during the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebrations, when 13 June was declared to be Molly Malone Day. In July 2014, the statue was relocated to Suffolk Street, in front of the Tourist Information Office, to make way for Luas track-laying work at the old location. History The song tells the fictional tale of a fishwife who plied her trade on the streets of Dublin and died young, of a fever. In the late 20th century, a legend grew up that there was a historical Molly, who lived in the 17th century. She is typically represented as a hawker by day and a part-time prostitute by night.Siobhán Marie Kilfeather, ''Dublin: a cultural history'', Oxford University Press US, 2005, p. 6. In contrast, she has also been port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Corr
Sharon Helga Corr MBE (born 24 March 1970) is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and television personality. She is best known as a member of the pop-rock band The Corrs, which she co-founded in 1990 with her elder brother Jim and younger sisters Caroline and Andrea. She plays the violin, piano and guitar, and sings backing vocals. She began learning the violin when she was six years old. She has played in national youth orchestras and is qualified to teach the violin. The Corr siblings were awarded honorary MBEs in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of both their musical talent and their charitable work raising money for Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, victims of the Omagh Bombing, and other charities. On 22 March 2019, Corr was awarded an honorary doctorate (DUniv) by the Open University, in recognition of her "exceptional contribution to education and culture". The ceremony took place at the Barbican Centre, London. In 2012, Corr was revealed as one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Is The Colour (Of My True Love's Hair)
"Black Is the Color (of My True Love's Hair)" (Roud 3103) is a traditional ballad folk song known in the US as associated with colonial and later music in the Appalachian Mountains. It is believed to have originated in Scotland, as it refers to the River Clyde in the lyrics. American musicologist Alan Lomax supported the thesis of Scottish origin, saying that the song was an American "re-make of British materials." Different versions Many different versions of this song exist, some addressed to men and others addressed to women. There are other differences: * ''...like some rosy fair...'' or ''...like a rose so fair... ''or ''... something wondrous fair'' * ''...the prettiest face and the neatest hands...'' or ''...the sweetest face and the gentlest hands... ''or ...''the clearest eyes and the strongest hands '' * ''...still I hope the time will come...'' or ''...some times I wish the day will come... ''or ... ''I shall count my life as well begun, when he and I shall be as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renowned For Sound
''Renowned for Sound'' is an Australian online magazine An online magazine is a magazine published on the Internet, through bulletin board systems and other forms of public computer networks. One of the first magazines to convert from a print magazine format to being online only was the computer mag ... that publishes music reviews, articles, and interviews with artists. The website was founded on 1 March 2013 by Australian music journalist Brendon Veevers and technical director Robert Lee. Rating system ''Renowned for Sound'' operates a simple five-star rating system, starting at 1 and allowing for intervals. Users are not allowed to vote. References External linksOfficial Website Australian music websites [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alessandra D'Angelo
Alessandra is a female given name of Italian origin, meaning ''defender of men''. It is the Italian form of the female given name Alexandra and the female form of the male given name Alessandro. Alessandra may refer to: * Alessandra Ambrosio (born 1981), Brazilian supermodel * Alessandra Biaggi (born 1986), American, New York State Senator * Alessandra Cappa (born 1981), Italian swimmer * Alessandra Cappellotto (born 1968), Italian cyclist * Alessandra de Osma (born 1989), Peruvian attorney and model, and Hanoverian princess by marriage * Alessandra De Rossi (born 1984), Filipino actress * Alessandra Ferri (born 1963), Italian ballerina * Alessandra Januário dos Santos (born 1988), Brazilian volleyballer * Alessandra Lunardi (born 1958), Italian mathematician * Alessandra Mastronardi (born 1986), Italian actress * Alessandra Mirka Gatti (born 1969), Italian singer * Alessandra Mussolini (born 1962), Italian politician * Alessandra Negrini (born 1970), Brazilian actress * Ales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
