Dear CM (67)
They all went insane christmas day looking for the dreoilin.
My cousin Bertie got me a one in a tatch at tír an fhia .
But he was looking very dying and mom felt bad and said we had to let him skidoodle.!
So we did and he flipped his legs into the bushes and we made no more money.
Did you ever do the Dreoilin ? http://www.joeheaney.org/default.asp?contentID=804
Christy's reply
Never could understand this tradition and still cant grasp it…never went out on the wran that I can remember …there were Stephen’s Days that went awry on me for it was always a day when wildness could break out…other days were St Patrick’s Day, winning the All-Ireland Day ( never experienced that one) Derby Day was big when I was a Gasún, Newbridge would be full of Toffs, 3 Card Tricksters, Tipsters, Fraudsters Film Stars, Aga Khans, Prince Monoulus, Fur Coats, SheepSkin jackets, Binoculars, Jockey Boys , Soldiers, Sheep Shearers, Bogsters, Mobsters….anything could happen on Derby night
I’ll be getting married in June 2013 in Ireland in Naas @ Killashee House and would love to know if you’ll be around between June 8-20. That would be a great addition to our wedding trip if we were to get to see you live!
Thanks
Jeremy Appleby
Christy's reply
Wexford is on but may be the wrong day for you, there will be further dates I’m sure…that Hotel used to be a Convent School run by Holy Nuns..my Father went there as a small boy circa 1920…hope you have a wonderful experience
FINALLY,,,, I ‘ve just watched this for the full hour and a half… social… musical , economic history…. with feminism thrown in,,,, whats not to like ? ? note the piece at abouy 1.20 mins,,, a singer is deemed to have ” gravitated from the sideline to become one of the most trusted and popular voices in Ireland ” who could this be ?? Beir bua. H http://youtu.be/39D0J8SzQMA
OK so… just because Seamus Darby’s goal stopped Kerrys bid for 5 in a row on that sad wet day in Sept 1982 shouldnt stop me,,,,, http://youtu.be/wAYW5dwZJRA…. more of the band to be seen on this clip,,,,, H
P.P.S…. I swear I’m not going for 5 in a row !!! http://youtu.be/wAYW5dwZJRA Was Donal not in this line up ??? H
Christy's reply
Donal Lunny left Planxty in 1973 and his place taken by Johnny Moynihan..I left in 1974 and Paul Brady came into the band…There was an interim period when we were both there and thats when this was filmed…..the original band played again in later years…. 1978 with Matt Molloy….1979 with Noel Hill and Tony Linnane…..1981 with Nollaig Casey and Bill Whelan …in 2004 the original Band came back for a series of concerts…over the years there were a number of other musicians who guested in shortlived Planxty line-ups. Im writing all this from memory so it may not be precisely correct
P.S. not wishing to be either a total anorak or to spoil a good story… we know that you have both collected and even composed good Tipp songs but in this marginally longer clip you credit Andy with collecting the song in Tipp in the 19th Century !! . of course maybe you were being generous… or suspending the truth not time…. I’m trying to find more clips from that show,, H, http://youtu.be/qxY1wuMquaY
Hi All… so many songs,,, Litttle Drummer I was thinking Arthur Mc Bride,,, but no,,,, a different song altogether,,,, from 1974… the year I did my Inter Cert,,,,nearly 40 years ago,,,, !!! Stop the Clock .. please….Beir bua. H http://youtu.be/jnxnUC89IhM
Christy's reply
strange clip…no sign of half the band…have never seen this before
Hi Christy,
Thanks for the reply to the Little Drummer song..It was the first song I ever sang on stage
with a band all those years ago and its still a regular on the list…Very good Planxty version
on you tube with you telling how you collected the song in the jungles of Tipperary.
. Stay safe, RyanL
.
Christy's reply
once the gig starts real time is suspended. From then, until the curtain falls, its all carelessly scripted, albeit spontaneously…manys the fine song was heard in the darkest jungles of Tipperaray…great ballads sung by tribesmen long since gone to the grreat Fleadh Ceol in the sky….from the Banks of The Anner to the Floods of The Suir, from the Galtees to The Comeraghs skirting Sliabh na mBan…. the heights of Ballymacarberry we freewheeled through Cahir to the bright lights of Bansha
Hello Christy,
I notice that at your gigs, if the right call comes in at the right time for a long lost song there is a very good chance of a new rendition. Cricklewood comes to mind of late…
Would love if you would revisit this song “The Little Drummer” from the Planxty 3 album and see how it resonates to new audiences now, 40 years down the road..
You wrote in One Voice that you got the song from Andy Irvine,do you have any more info on its origins.Great song…Have a great Christmas and a Hale and Hearty 2013…
Christy's reply
it happens very very seldom….the call for Cricklewood rang out in Vicar St last week…a song from earlier times written by John B.Keane.I learned it from the singing of Tony Grehan. Tony is from Boyle, Co.Roscommon. We shared a bedsit in Moss Side, Manchester back in 1966-7. It recorded it on my first album and it has never my head. I;m afraid I cannot say the same for The Little Drummer. I have just tried to sing a verse of it here but none of it has survived. I think Andy Irvine procured it in The National Library. Planxty were due to record an album and I was a song short. Andy suggested The Little Drummer and thats how I ended up recording it. I have not sung it for over 30 years.You will have to sing it yourself Ryan.
Hi All…. Another Christmas Eve,,, Thanks for a year full of good songs,, great gigs,,, travel and friendships.. agus go mbeirimid go leir beo ar an am seo aris….. time for some fun now,,, H http://youtu.be/NQkF7fpw-wI
Christy's reply
Back in the Planxty time we often listened to cassettes of Frank Kellys radio shows. “Guess Who” was a favourite. I suspect we knew some of the routines off by heart. Back then Donal was a brilliant mimic. The Old Ford Transit ( double wheel base, safety bar across the back door, 6 luxury aeroplane seats) often rocked with laughter and High Jinks as we traversed the highways and byeways to the next Ballad Lounge.
Hi Christy, just a little note to tell you of the sad news of a old friend of yours Joe
Monaghan who did some work with you in Killarney passed away this morning 24th Dec in Wexford, Will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends. God Rest Regards Tony Jeffers.
Let me take this opportunity to thank you and Declan and all the divine crew for everything. This is a great journey isn’t it? I am keeping it in the day and not thinking about when I will hear you next sing. Of course nothing will top Barrowland. I would also like to thank all Christy fans who have walked with me on this journey. Season’s greetings from grey Woolwich. Xx
Hi Christy, just wanted to wish Declan, yourself, all the crew (both front & backstage) and of course your faithful followers the very best wishes for the festive season. Thanks again for another fantastic year…..p.s. My 10th went well ! Love & Respect Martin Mac
Christy's reply
greetings to you Marty…hope you have a grand peaceful time..thanks for sharing
Can someone please clarify my confusion!! I remember hearing Christy Moore telling a story about meeting a singer in the subway at Hammersmith a few years ago, who was singing what we now know as “Fairytale of the New York” … Christy stayed with him till he learnt the song, then started singing it himself at gigs.
Is this a true story, or is it just an urban myth? Did S McGowan write “Fairytale of New York” or did The Pogues just do a cover version of a traditional song? And did Christy Moore “pass it on” to S McGowan?
Thanks in advance!!!
Anne Malone
Christy's reply
Fairytale of New York was written by Shane McGowan and Jem Finer. Like a thousand other singers I have had the pleasure of singing ( and recording) their timeless classic.
See BBC website. Might be some justice for the family of Victor Jara at long last.
Thanks for this news Jim
.
Dear CM (67)
They all went insane christmas day looking for the dreoilin.
My cousin Bertie got me a one in a tatch at tír an fhia .
But he was looking very dying and mom felt bad and said we had to let him skidoodle.!
So we did and he flipped his legs into the bushes and we made no more money.
Did you ever do the Dreoilin ?
http://www.joeheaney.org/default.asp?contentID=804
Never could understand this tradition and still cant grasp it…never went out on the wran that I can remember …there were Stephen’s Days that went awry on me for it was always a day when wildness could break out…other days were St Patrick’s Day, winning the All-Ireland Day ( never experienced that one) Derby Day was big when I was a Gasún, Newbridge would be full of Toffs, 3 Card Tricksters, Tipsters, Fraudsters Film Stars, Aga Khans, Prince Monoulus, Fur Coats, SheepSkin jackets, Binoculars, Jockey Boys , Soldiers, Sheep Shearers, Bogsters, Mobsters….anything could happen on Derby night
I’ll be getting married in June 2013 in Ireland in Naas @ Killashee House and would love to know if you’ll be around between June 8-20. That would be a great addition to our wedding trip if we were to get to see you live!
Thanks
Jeremy Appleby
Wexford is on but may be the wrong day for you, there will be further dates I’m sure…that Hotel used to be a Convent School run by Holy Nuns..my Father went there as a small boy circa 1920…hope you have a wonderful experience
FINALLY,,,, I ‘ve just watched this for the full hour and a half… social… musical , economic history…. with feminism thrown in,,,, whats not to like ? ? note the piece at abouy 1.20 mins,,, a singer is deemed to have ” gravitated from the sideline to become one of the most trusted and popular voices in Ireland ” who could this be ?? Beir bua. H http://youtu.be/39D0J8SzQMA
OK so… just because Seamus Darby’s goal stopped Kerrys bid for 5 in a row on that sad wet day in Sept 1982 shouldnt stop me,,,,, http://youtu.be/wAYW5dwZJRA…. more of the band to be seen on this clip,,,,, H
P.P.S…. I swear I’m not going for 5 in a row !!! http://youtu.be/wAYW5dwZJRA Was Donal not in this line up ??? H
Donal Lunny left Planxty in 1973 and his place taken by Johnny Moynihan..I left in 1974 and Paul Brady came into the band…There was an interim period when we were both there and thats when this was filmed…..the original band played again in later years…. 1978 with Matt Molloy….1979 with Noel Hill and Tony Linnane…..1981 with Nollaig Casey and Bill Whelan …in 2004 the original Band came back for a series of concerts…over the years there were a number of other musicians who guested in shortlived Planxty line-ups. Im writing all this from memory so it may not be precisely correct
P.S. not wishing to be either a total anorak or to spoil a good story… we know that you have both collected and even composed good Tipp songs but in this marginally longer clip you credit Andy with collecting the song in Tipp in the 19th Century !! . of course maybe you were being generous… or suspending the truth not time…. I’m trying to find more clips from that show,, H, http://youtu.be/qxY1wuMquaY
Hi All… so many songs,,, Litttle Drummer I was thinking Arthur Mc Bride,,, but no,,,, a different song altogether,,,, from 1974… the year I did my Inter Cert,,,,nearly 40 years ago,,,, !!! Stop the Clock .. please….Beir bua. H http://youtu.be/jnxnUC89IhM
strange clip…no sign of half the band…have never seen this before
Hi Christy,
Thanks for the reply to the Little Drummer song..It was the first song I ever sang on stage
with a band all those years ago and its still a regular on the list…Very good Planxty version
on you tube with you telling how you collected the song in the jungles of Tipperary.
. Stay safe, RyanL
.
once the gig starts real time is suspended. From then, until the curtain falls, its all carelessly scripted, albeit spontaneously…manys the fine song was heard in the darkest jungles of Tipperaray…great ballads sung by tribesmen long since gone to the grreat Fleadh Ceol in the sky….from the Banks of The Anner to the Floods of The Suir, from the Galtees to The Comeraghs skirting Sliabh na mBan…. the heights of Ballymacarberry we freewheeled through Cahir to the bright lights of Bansha
Nadolig llawen from Wales Christy.
míle maith agat a Geraint…..Ie cónamh Dé beimíd le chéile sa bhlian 2013…..Marcaídh ar agaidh
Hello Christy,
I notice that at your gigs, if the right call comes in at the right time for a long lost song there is a very good chance of a new rendition. Cricklewood comes to mind of late…
Would love if you would revisit this song “The Little Drummer” from the Planxty 3 album and see how it resonates to new audiences now, 40 years down the road..
You wrote in One Voice that you got the song from Andy Irvine,do you have any more info on its origins.Great song…Have a great Christmas and a Hale and Hearty 2013…
it happens very very seldom….the call for Cricklewood rang out in Vicar St last week…a song from earlier times written by John B.Keane.I learned it from the singing of Tony Grehan. Tony is from Boyle, Co.Roscommon. We shared a bedsit in Moss Side, Manchester back in 1966-7. It recorded it on my first album and it has never my head. I;m afraid I cannot say the same for The Little Drummer. I have just tried to sing a verse of it here but none of it has survived. I think Andy Irvine procured it in The National Library. Planxty were due to record an album and I was a song short. Andy suggested The Little Drummer and thats how I ended up recording it. I have not sung it for over 30 years.You will have to sing it yourself Ryan.
Hi All…. Another Christmas Eve,,, Thanks for a year full of good songs,, great gigs,,, travel and friendships.. agus go mbeirimid go leir beo ar an am seo aris….. time for some fun now,,, H http://youtu.be/NQkF7fpw-wI
Back in the Planxty time we often listened to cassettes of Frank Kellys radio shows. “Guess Who” was a favourite. I suspect we knew some of the routines off by heart. Back then Donal was a brilliant mimic. The Old Ford Transit ( double wheel base, safety bar across the back door, 6 luxury aeroplane seats) often rocked with laughter and High Jinks as we traversed the highways and byeways to the next Ballad Lounge.
Hi Christy, just a little note to tell you of the sad news of a old friend of yours Joe
Monaghan who did some work with you in Killarney passed away this morning 24th Dec in Wexford, Will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends. God Rest Regards Tony Jeffers.
Wishing Christy and Declan and families a Joyful Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year, from JackieH.
Happy Christmas an a peaceful new year, Christy, and keep the spirits high!
Harald
Let me take this opportunity to thank you and Declan and all the divine crew for everything. This is a great journey isn’t it? I am keeping it in the day and not thinking about when I will hear you next sing. Of course nothing will top Barrowland. I would also like to thank all Christy fans who have walked with me on this journey. Season’s greetings from grey Woolwich. Xx
Hi Christy
Just a line, in case you hadn’t heard.
Billy Davoren died at his home in Hollywood, Wicklow recently and bwas given a lovely send off last Wednesday
Hi Christy, just wanted to wish Declan, yourself, all the crew (both front & backstage) and of course your faithful followers the very best wishes for the festive season. Thanks again for another fantastic year…..p.s. My 10th went well ! Love & Respect Martin Mac
greetings to you Marty…hope you have a grand peaceful time..thanks for sharing
Can someone please clarify my confusion!! I remember hearing Christy Moore telling a story about meeting a singer in the subway at Hammersmith a few years ago, who was singing what we now know as “Fairytale of the New York” … Christy stayed with him till he learnt the song, then started singing it himself at gigs.
Is this a true story, or is it just an urban myth? Did S McGowan write “Fairytale of New York” or did The Pogues just do a cover version of a traditional song? And did Christy Moore “pass it on” to S McGowan?
Thanks in advance!!!
Anne Malone
Fairytale of New York was written by Shane McGowan and Jem Finer. Like a thousand other singers I have had the pleasure of singing ( and recording) their timeless classic.