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Luke Kelly (17 November 1940 – 30 January 1984) was an Irish singer, folk musician and actor from Dublin, Ireland. Born into a working-class household in Dublin city, Kelly moved to England in his late teens and by his early 20s had become involved in a folk music revival.
- Raglan Road – an Irish anthem. Based on the famous romantic poem by Patrick Kavanagh, ‘Raglan Road’ wins out to top our list of the best Luke Kelly songs of all time.
- The Town I Loved So Well – a sentimental homage to Derry. ‘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.
- Song For Ireland – save this song for the next time you’re on an aeroplane. ‘Song For Ireland’ was written by the English folk singer and songwriter Phil Colclough, following a trip he took to the Dingle Peninsula.
- Scorn Not His Simplicity – one of the top ten best Luke Kelly songs of all time. This is an original song by the Irish musician and songwriter Phil Coulter.
The Humours Of Donnybrook (Ireland) - 1978Luke Kelly sings Patrick Kavanagh's Raglan Road accompanied by this friend Al O'Donnell.
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Luke Kelly - The Best Of Luke Kelly https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-best-of-luke-kelly-live/11009449351. The Molly Maguires - 00:002. Free The People - ...
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Nov 17, 2022 · The final performance from Luke Kelly still resonates with fans today, nearly four decades after the great man sadly passed. Dubliners singer Kelly was aged just 43 when he died from a brain tumour in Dublin in 1984.
Jan 30, 2024 · Luke Kelly, who was born in Dublin on November 17, 1940, and died on January 30, 1984, traversed an extraordinary musical journey that left an indelible mark on the folk music scene, earning him...
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Jan 30, 2014 · Luke Kelly died 30 years ago today, aged just 43. His legacy consists of his own achievements, and his influence, which lives on in the intonations of many Irish singing voices.
