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Planxty albums featuring Liam O'Flynn
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| | Well Below The Valley CD (1973)
 $14.65   
Some traditional Irish groups, such as the Chieftains, focus on instrumental music, while others such as the Clancy Brothers focus almost exclusively on singing. Planxty strove for a balance between voice and instrument. Thanks mostly to the brilliant Uilleann piper ...
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| Planxty Collection CD (1976)
$14.75  
Although they were one of the finest Celtic folk bands of the 1970s, Planxty made only three albums, and this collection of traditional Irish folk tunes features highlights from these releases. Brilliant renditions of "The Jolly Beggar Reel," and "Pat ...
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| Woman I Loved So Well CD (1980) Import
$18.05
Some of the fire is gone from their arrangements, but a few of the songs are their best ever. ~ Steve Winick
Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland.
Planxty: Christy Moore (vocals, guitar, bodhran); Andy Irvine (vocals, mandolin, harmonica, bouzouki); Doanl ...
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| After The Break CD (1979) Import
$18.05
With brilliant tunes and songs, it features Matt Molloy. ~ Steve Winick
Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland.
Planxty: Christy Moore (vocals, guitar, bodhran); Andy Irvine (vocals, mandolin, bouzouki); Donal Lunny (guitar, blarge); Matt Molly (flute, whistle); Liam O'Flynn (whistle, Uilleann pipes).
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 Planxty Lyrics and Songs
Popular or famous Planxty songs: Raggle Taggle Gypsy / Tabhair Dom Do Lamh, Arthur McBride, Good Ship Kangaroo, Thousands Are Sailing. More music songs As I Roved Out, Blacksmith, Merrily Kissed the Quaker, Lakes of Pontchartrain, Bean Phaidin, Cunla, Pat Reilly. More music songs Three Drunken Maidens, Andy Roves Out., Blacksmith/Black Smithereens., Christy Roves Out., Clare Jig., Dark Slender Boy.. More music songs Kildareman's Fancy., I Pity the Poor Immigrant Lyrics, Lord Baker Lyrics.
Planxty Biography
Formed in 1972, this veritable supergroup of Irish traditionalists (members included Christy Moore, Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine), helped spark an Irish folk renaissance more than any other band except the Chieftans. Planxty underwent various lineup changes, and eventually disbanded in the early 1980s, but a successful reunion in 2004 was so successful that it led to a year of touring, and the potential for future performances.
Key Personnel
| Member Name | Worked With | | Liam O'Flynn | Liam O'Flynn, Mary Black, Kate Bush, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler, Michael Card, Dan Ar Bras, Florida Mass Choir, Nigel Kennedy | | Donal Lunny | Altan, Mary Black, Elvis Costello, Sharon Shannon, Kate Bush, Christy Moore, Maire Brennan, Kevin Burke | | Christy Moore | Elvis Costello, Donal Lunny, Sinead O'Connor, Luka Bloom | | Andy Irvine | Patrick Street, Mozaik, Maddy Prior, G.G. Allin, Kevin Burke, Tim Hart, Donal Lunny, Liam O'Flynn | | Matt Molly | Donal Lunny |
Contemporaries
Van Morrison, The Pogues, The Chieftains, Clannad, Patrick Street, Wolfe Tones, Christy Moore, The Bothy Band, Dolores Keane, Dick Gaughan, Andy Irvine, Moving Hearts, Dónal Lunny, Matt Molloy, Finbar & Eddie Furey, Mozaik, Gerry O'Beirne
Followers
The Pogues, Luka Bloom, Altan, Solas, The Saw Doctors, Capercaillie, The House Band, Moving Hearts
Influences
Bob Dylan, Ewan MacColl, The Chieftains, Clancy Brothers, The Bothy Band
More Music Artists
Glenn Green, Puckett
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