Well, I am not sure if you are expecting Daniel O'Donnell or Enya, but here are some of the best Irish Christmas tunes of recent years. Christmas Countdown – Frank Kelly: those of you who are not Irish will know Frank Kelly as Father Jack from Father Ted. Worth listening right to the end, just … Continue reading irish christmas songs
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christmas in the city
Part two of my Christmas song odyssey - tunes that are perfect for Christmastime in the city. We have no sleigh-rides and often no snow, even in the northern hemisphere. Christmas In The City – Mary J. Blige: this reminds me of driving home from Lygon Street on a hot and steamy Christmas Eve night with Mena, the … Continue reading christmas in the city
Australian Christmas Songs
Listening to Christmas FM is a favourite pastime for me in December. With inches of snow all over Ireland and the UK, there isn't a Christmas song that isn't even more apt this year for you lot. Here in Australia, though, so many of the traditional Christmas songs just don't fit: Let It Snow, Let … Continue reading Australian Christmas Songs
stevie wonder comes to town
Genius. Civil rights activist. Legend. Stevie Wonder came to town and we worshipped. I cannot believe I was in the same room as this giant. From the first bars of Master Blaster, his first track, to the very last notes, or the last song I was enthralled. He changed the lyrics of Master Blaster, swapping an … Continue reading stevie wonder comes to town
Máiréad Doyle 