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Mar 7, 2024 · There are few traditional Irish songs to sing as loved as the Irish-American ballad ‘Finnegan’s Wake‘. This song was published first in New York way back in 1864. This Irish ballad tells the story of a man that’s fond of the liquor named Tim Finnegan. In the song, Finnegan falls off of a ladder and breaks his skull.
Jan 28, 2024 · 50 Best Irish Songs to Make Your 2024 St. Patrick's Day Playlist a Delight. From big Irish hits to popular songs everyone knows to Celtic punk, these are the songs to play on March 17. We've been ...
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- 'Zombie' by The Cranberries. One of the most popular bands to emerge from Ireland, The Cranberries took over the airwaves in the '90s with hits like "Linger," "Dreams" and "Zombie."
- 'Breathless' The Corrs. 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.
- 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' by U2. In 1983, the band, U2, released "Sunday Bloody Sunday," a fiery protest song that firmly cemented the Irish rockers in the history books.
- 'Molly Malone' by The Dubliners. "Molly Malone" is the essential St. Patrick's Day pub song and no self-respecting Irish songs' playlist is complete without this time-honored folk tune.
- Dirty Old Town. 'I met my love by the gasworks wall. Dreamed a dream by the old canal. Dirty old town, dirty old town' This song is unique in that the verses, as well as the chorus, lend themselves to a sing-along.
- Nancy Spain. ‘Oh, where is the ring I gave... to Nancy Spain?’ A good question, to be fair. This song, written by a relatively unknown Irish songwriter Barney Rush, was adopted by Christy Moore — Ireland's answer to Bob Dylan — after hearing it being sung in a hotel on the island of Jersey, one night in 1969.
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. One of the world's best known Irish songs that is not Irish! Co-written by Irish-American, Chauncey Olcott, this song dates back over 100 years.
- Galway Girl. I lost my heart to a Galway Girl. Didn’t we all! Sure, have you met VagaGuide Denise!? Another favourite Irish singalong song which happens to be written by an American.
Feb 21, 2024 · Best Irish songs for St. Patrick's Day. 1. “Dirty Old Town” by the Pogues. Led by the incendiary and perpetually drunk lead singer Shane McGowan, the Pogues are the forefathers of Irish punk ...
- O' Danny Boy. Danny Boy is regarded by many people to be an Irish anthem. The story behind the song has been interpreted a variety of ways, with 'Danny' representing a husband, or a son, or a boyfriend going off to war.
- Molly Malone. No list of Irish song lyrics would be complete without the notorious "Molly Malone." The song tells the story of a young girl name Molly who sells fish in the streets of Dublin but dies of fever at a young age.
- Whiskey in the Jar. While there are different versions depending upon where it is being sung, all of them tell the same basic story: Highwayman is betrayed by his lover while he is sleeping.
- The Unicorn Song. At first glance it’s a surprising choice for beer lovers considering its childlike lyrics but when you hear it and sing along with it, you will understand why it is so beloved.
Dec 28, 2023 · 4. “Molly Malone” by The Dubliners. Song Year: 2003. Another of the best Irish songs ever is “Molly Malone.”. Sometimes better known as “Cockles and Mussels,” it speaks to the country’s long tradition of fishing. It’s less rowdy than some Irish songs but is still a song to be sung with vim. 5.
