A few people have asked about the soundtrack from the “40th Anniversary in America” party last month, so I wanted to share the playlist on Spotify. I’ll write another time about the meaning behind the songs, but, for all who listen, hope you enjoy the mix:
1. “Amazing Grace” by Celtic Woman
2. “Cliffs of Dooneen” by Paddy Reilly
3. “Raglan Road” by Paddy Reilly
4. “Shores of Amerikay” by Michael J Tinker
5. “Shores of Amerikay” by James Galway
6. “Danny Boy” by Jim Reeves
7. “The Long Black Veil” by The Chieftains
8. “He’ll Have to Go” by Jim Reeves
9. “I Fall to Pieces” by Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline
10. “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” by Jim Reeves
11. “Leavin’ on Your Mind” by Patsy Cline
12. “America” by Simon & Garfunkel
13. “I Am a Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel
14. “Nuala’s Bonnet” by Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford
15. “More Than a Feeling” by Boston
16. “American Girl” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
17. “This Land is Your Land” by Woodie Guthrie
18. “The Kerry Jig / The Rambling Pitchfork” by Denise Shiels
19. “Mná na hÉireann” by John Spillane
20. “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” by the Irish Tenors (i.e., Anthony Kearns, Finbar Wright, Ronan Tyran)
Again, if you use Spotify, you can listen here.