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Black 47
Black 47 is the first and most famous of New York’s Celtic rock bands. Founded by Larry Kirwan (guitar, vocals) and Chris Byrne (uilleann pipes), they rose to fame with such songs as Rockin the Bronx, 40 Shades of Blue, Livin’ in America, Funky Ceili, Maria’s Wedding and Green Suede Shoes. all written by Kirwan. After Chris Byrne left, Kirwan continued writing and recording and has produced outstanding Celtic rock albums. The most recent New York Town and Elvis Murphy’s Green Suede Shoes with Malachy McCourt guesting, reflect Kirwan’s literary talents.
Black 47 titles on CD & DVD:
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The Story So Far 2007 Black 47 release features live performances from legendary gigs at Paddy O'Reilly's, NYC, MTV videos and television appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Conan O’Brien Show” and “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Read the review |
BCKDVD 1 CD $20 |
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Bittersweet Sixteen 2006 release from Black 47 features 16 tracks, including the original mix of Funky Ceili and live versions of Big Fellah and Bobby Sands, MP. Read the review |
BCK 004 CD $16 |
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Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes 2005 studio recording release, all new material. Read the review |
EM 5006 CD $16 |
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Fire of Freedom Reissue of Black 47's first album Black 47, includes 4 new tracks. Read the review |
EM 8363 CD $16 |
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New York Town 2004 release features an "NYC" theme. Guest appearances by Eileen Ivers, David Johansen, Rosanne Cash, Suzzy Roche, Rozz Morehead, Christine Ohlman and Ashley Davis. Read the review |
EM 5004 CD $16 |
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On Fire Recorded live at the Wetlands on St. Patrick's Day, 2001. Read the review |
GD 380 CD $16 |
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Trouble In the Land 2001 studio recording release, all new material. Read the review |
SH 5721 CD $16 |
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Live In New York City Early release featuring live pub performances in New York City. |
BCK 99 CD $16 |
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Black 47 The first album, includes Black 47 classics Rockin The Bronx, Funky Ceili and Livin' In America. |
BCK 1 CD $16 |
Related Irish music artists: Larry Kirwan
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Keltic Kids LARRY KIRWAN of BLACK 47 Larry Kirwan performs 11 songs composed exclusively for his children and yours on this 1998 solo release. |
PMR 001 CD $16 |
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Kilroy Was Here LARRY KIRWAN of BLACK 47 2001 Larry Kirwan solo features 11 originals including early versions of songs recently recorded with Black 47 on Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes. |
PMR 002 CD $16 |