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!     

[HossC]

I'll try to keep up the Irish songs until St Patrick's Day, but not all of the great artists make songs with single word titles.

Here's a great song about resilience and unsung heroes. It seems to have been an inspiration to a lot of the commenters on YouTube. Lead singer Danny O'Donoghue also spent some time as a judge/coach on 'The Voice UK' alongside Jessie J, will.i.am and Tom Jones.

When you've been fighting for it all your life
You've been struggling to make things right
That's how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power

The Script - Superheroes

I'm now going to break the one word rule because I wanted to post a second song by The Script as we used to sing it in the choir. This one is about a man waiting for a girl to return to the corner where he first saw her. Paradoxically, given the title, I find it rather moving!

Going back to the corner where I first saw you
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag, I'm not gonna move
Got some words on cardboard, got your picture in my hand
Saying, "If you see this girl, can you tell her where I am?"
Some try to hand me money, they don't understand
I'm not broke, I'm just a broken hearted man
I know it makes no sense but what else can I do
How can I move on when I'm still in love with you

The Script - The Man Who Can’t Be Moved

 

[RogerDuke]

10 hours ago, Hobie Hartkins said:

Nothing beats an Irish Babe!     

Emma Tisdale must be Irish then. 

[HossC]

Here's another Irish musician who remains a perennial favorite. I've just realized that this song is slightly older than me!

Van Morrison - Moondance

 

[Hobie Hartkins]

OH YES!! I remember this from WAAAAY  back!!

[HossC]

Staying on the Irish theme...

Mundy - July

 

[HossC]

Like The Blizzards (above), brothers Frank and Seán O'Meara are from Mullingar. They wrote this song based on the true story of Grace Gifford's marriage to Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Gaol. Plunkett was one of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, and was executed by the British just hours after the wedding. It's a heart-wrenching and poignant ballad that's a bit different to the songs I've posted recently.

The Wolfe Tones - Grace

 

[HossC]

On 2/27/2026 at 11:50 PM, Hobie Hartkins said:

They got their name (U2) from the U2 form, you fill out in Ireland for unemployment......I'm sure they haven't had that problem for a long time! LOL!

Sorry, Hobie. I missed this comment. From what I've read, they picked their name from a selection of six because it was ambiguous and open to interpretation. Bono got his nickname from Bonavox, a hearing aid shop in Dublin (it's Latin for "good voice").

Bono and The Edge walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Oh no, not U2 again!".

The British band UB40 took their name from Unemployment Benefit Form 40.