One Word Song Titles

[HossC]

While I'm on Irish artists, I couldn't ignore Thin Lizzy. This song was written by the band's frontman Phil Lynott and guitarist Gary Moore about Lynott's newborn daughter. Phil died when I was 15, but I did get to see Limehouse Lizzy, the best known Thin Lizzy tribute act, about 25 years ago.

Thin Lizzy - Sarah

 

[Hobie Hartkins]

Brandy

 

 

[Hobie Hartkins]

I didn't see the video Hoss. It says  " Video Unavailable."  See if this one works.......

 

[HossC]

Thanks, Hobie. I've replaced your link with the alternate video. It's from a TV show, but I think they're just miming to the single. The one I posted was on their official YouTube channel, so I'm surprised it didn't work.

[HossC]

This band are from Mullingar in Co. Westmeath, a place more recently famous as the hometown of Niall Horan of One Direction.

The Blizzards - Fantasy 

[HossC]

I'll take a quick break from Irish artists for this pioneering 1995 Eurodance/dream trance/ambient house track by Italian DJ/composer Robert Miles.

Robert Miles - Children

The piano melody was sampled in this 2023 track bringing the tune to a new generation. Luckily, this also has a single word title.

Switch Disco ft Ella Henderson and Robert Miles - REACT

 

[RogerDuke]

1 hour ago, HossC said:

I'll take a quick break from Irish artists 

It's against Irish law take a break before playing Tir Na Nog by Celtic Women. It is the only non-American song I could hear a million times and not get tired of. 

[HossC]

19 hours ago, RogerDuke said:

It's against Irish law take a break before playing Tir Na Nog by Celtic Women. It is the only non-American song I could hear a million times and not get tired of. 

I can't post it here because Tír na nÓg is three words and this is One Word Song Titles. Celtic Woman aren't mentioned much back in Ireland, I guess because we have such a wide array of other great Celtic music to choose from. I see they're playing your state a few times in the next couple of weeks - are you going, Roger?

Here's one of their songs that does have a single word title.

Celtic Woman - Awakening

 

[RogerDuke]

Thanks for telling me Hoss. Nothing really that close. If I was a bigger fan I would probably make the 2 hour drive to Akron Ohio.,

[HossC]

The countdown of the 100 greatest songs by Irish artists started on the radio today, and they got halfway with some of the songs I've posted recently already appearing. It'll conclude next Friday, and I'll let you know which ones made the list.

In the meantime, here's a song by an Irish artist who wasn't mentioned in the build-up to the poll.

Cathy Davey - Reuben

While I was looking for the video above I came across a version in Irish (as Gaeilge) with a couple dancing. It's fun.

[Hobie Hartkins]

the singing is so/so but I like the music! very....upbeat!

 

I liked this! She's pretty good looking! ( She'll never beat Emma Tizdale but still......     )

Edited Saturday at 01:39 AM by Hobie Hartkins

[HossC]

17 hours ago, Hobie Hartkins said:

the singing is so/so but I like the music! very....upbeat!

I liked this! She's pretty good looking! ( She'll never beat Emma Tizdale but still......     )

I think I'd have to agree.

Maybe you'll like the vocals more in this one. It was on the soundtrack of the 1991 Steve Martin movie 'LA Story', hence the clips in the video.

Enya - Exile

 

[Hobie Hartkins]

Awakening was great! Beautiful music and women! Nothing beats an Irish Babe!