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The Johnstons were a popular Irish group in the late 1960s and early 1970s, out of Slane, a small village north of Dublin, Ireland (more recently known for its annual outdoor concerts at Slane Castle). The band gained fame on both sides of the Atlantic. The final lineup was stabilized in 1967, with sisters Luci and Adrienne Johnston, plus Mick Moloney and Paul Brady. The group was influenced by traditional Irish music, skiffle, and of course the American folk revival of the ’60s, with which they are most often associated today.
Moloney left in 1971, followed by Brady in 1973, by which time the group was no longer as significant as it had been. The Johnstons remain influential for mixing genuine traditional Irish music with popular folk of the day, and particularly for bringing close four-part vocal harmonies to traditional Irish songs.
The Johnstons played a reunion concert in Canada in 1976, but never performed again. Adrienne Johnston died under mysterious circumstances on May 27, 1981 (age 35) in the U.S.
Moloney left in 1971, followed by Brady in 1973, by which time the group was no longer as significant as it had been. The Johnstons remain influential for mixing genuine traditional Irish music with popular folk of the day, and particularly for bringing close four-part vocal harmonies to traditional Irish songs.
The Johnstons played a reunion concert in Canada in 1976, but never performed again. Adrienne Johnston died under mysterious circumstances on May 27, 1981 (age 35) in the U.S.
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macijikralj
Beautiful version of The Lambs On The Green Hills.
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Mullington
Both Sides Now-very funkalicious !
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basketbob
Superb Irish group from the 60s. Not surprising they were so good with Paul Brady and Mick Moloney on board. The Johnston sisters were the perfect harmony voices for the group too.
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Irish Mamas and Papas?
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