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Planxty was an Irish folk music band formed in the 1970s, consisting of Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars), Andy Irvine (mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), and Liam O’Flynn (uilleann pipes, tin whistle).
In 1972 Christy Moore released his second album Prosperous, which he recorded with his old schoolmates, Lunny, Irvine, and O’Flynn. After recording Prosperous, they formed Planxty. The group’s first major performance, opening for Donovan in Galway, was a great success. Neither the audience nor the band knowing what to expect, both were pleasantly surprised. Irvine, unable to see the audience through the lighting, was worried that the crowd was on the verge of rioting. It took him several minutes to realize what he was hearing was enthusiasm. (On the 2004 retrospective, The Christy Moore Box Set, a rough quality recording of the song “Raggle Taggle Gypsy” was included, complete with audience’s reaction.)
A formative influence on Planxty and in particular on Christy Moore was the singing of Irish Traveller John “Jacko” Reilly who hailed from Boyle, Co. Roscommon. It was from Reilly that Moore learned “The Raggle Taggle Gypsy”, which was recorded on the first Planxty album, in addition to “The Well Below the Valley” and “As I Roved Out”, which appeared on The Well Below the Valley. Christy later dipped into Reilly’s songbook again for an updated version of the lengthy ballad “Lord Baker”, which was featured on Planxty’s 1983 album Words & Music.
In 1972 Christy Moore released his second album Prosperous, which he recorded with his old schoolmates, Lunny, Irvine, and O’Flynn. After recording Prosperous, they formed Planxty. The group’s first major performance, opening for Donovan in Galway, was a great success. Neither the audience nor the band knowing what to expect, both were pleasantly surprised. Irvine, unable to see the audience through the lighting, was worried that the crowd was on the verge of rioting. It took him several minutes to realize what he was hearing was enthusiasm. (On the 2004 retrospective, The Christy Moore Box Set, a rough quality recording of the song “Raggle Taggle Gypsy” was included, complete with audience’s reaction.)
A formative influence on Planxty and in particular on Christy Moore was the singing of Irish Traveller John “Jacko” Reilly who hailed from Boyle, Co. Roscommon. It was from Reilly that Moore learned “The Raggle Taggle Gypsy”, which was recorded on the first Planxty album, in addition to “The Well Below the Valley” and “As I Roved Out”, which appeared on The Well Below the Valley. Christy later dipped into Reilly’s songbook again for an updated version of the lengthy ballad “Lord Baker”, which was featured on Planxty’s 1983 album Words & Music.
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Cold Blow and the Rainy Night
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The Well Below the Valley
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The Planxty Collection
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Merrily Kissed the Quaker
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Pat Reilly
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Follow Me Up to Carlow
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Cold Blow and the Rainy Night
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Mominsko Horo
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Cúnla
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The Lakes of Pontchartrain
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Bean Phaidin
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Arthur McBride
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Only Our Rivers
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Baneasa's Green Glade
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Shoutbox
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The_Grain wrote:
I piece about their self titled album here http://www.whatisthegrain.com/feature/dust-it-off-planxty-by-planxty-1973/ A must for all Planxty fans!
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KelleyRyan182 wrote:
This band is so amazing, they make me feel like I'm in Ireland (which I wish I were), god, you all are amazing. :):):) Thanks for the amazingness.
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Bandersnatched wrote:
God, their self-titled album is absolutely gorgeous.
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SanctuaryYuna wrote:
legends!! i love this band since i was a little girl, couldnt even speak *hihi*
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D_T_Jesus wrote:
Their 2004 live album is simply brilliant
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hibaideiedra wrote:
Cetic Music: www.outlawproyect.com / www.myspace.com/hiabaideiedra CD single for free in emule or megaupload
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FletcherYouFool wrote:
amazing.
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Killarkatt wrote:
Wonderful band. The Lakes of Pontchartrain must be one of the most beautiful things on earth.
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fergalmc wrote:
Is not your hawk upon it's perch?
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BostonIrish wrote:
planxty planxty!
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mapiva wrote:
woman i loved so well is a great album.
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denick wrote:
Live 2004 is nice indeed, thanks
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mmkay wrote:
Arthur McBride is probably there best performed song and also one of the best trad songs out there
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enbyrne wrote:
If you haven't already, get the Live 2004 album, its one of my favourites of all time.
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Cankerio wrote:
Dificult to know which is their best song
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ImYourMan89 wrote:
respect where it is due. leg-ends.
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PhamilyJules wrote:
Awesome.
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TristanTzara wrote:
Word
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azfad wrote:
damn right!
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