Black 47

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Years Active
1989 – 2014 (25 years)
Founded In
New York, New York, United States
Black 47 was an American Celtic rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by Irish musician Larry Kirwan and Chris Byrne (the band name derives from a traditional term for the summer of 1847, the worst year of the Great Famine in Ireland). The band split in November 2014. The band got their first big break when their 1990 debut release, Home of the Brave, launched as a cassette at a St. Patrick's day gig at Reilly's in NYC, was heard by Frank Murray, manager of The Pogues, who signed them to his newly launched label. Their 1993 single, Funky Céilí from the CD, Fire of … read more
Black 47 was an American Celtic rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by Irish musician Larry Kirwan and Chris Byrne (the band name derives from a traditional term for the summer of 1847, the worst year of the Great Famine in Ireland). The band split in November 2014. The band got the… read more
Black 47 was an American Celtic rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by Irish musician Larry Kirwan and Chris Byrne (the band name derives from a traditional term for the summer of 1847, the worst year of the Great Famine in Ireland). The band split in November 2014. The band got their first big break when their 1990 debut release, Home of the Brave, lau… read more

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1 Play track Home Of The Brave The Big Fellah
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2 Play track Black 47 Funky Ceili (Bridie's Song)
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3 Play track Fire of Freedom James Connolly
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4 Play track Fire of Freedom Livin' In America
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5 Play track Fire of Freedom Funky Ceili
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6 Play track Home Of The Brave Different Drummer
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7 Play track Fire of Freedom Maria's Wedding
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8 Play track Live In New York City Green Suede Shoes
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9 Play track Fire of Freedom Rockin' The Bronx
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10 Play track Fire of Freedom Fanatic Heart
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Albums

  1. 23,431 listeners

    1 Jan 1993 · 14 tracks

    Fire of Freedom
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  2. 14,816 listeners

    3 Jan 2000 · 12 tracks

    Trouble in the Land
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  3. 8,047 listeners

    10 Oct 1994 · 17 tracks

    Home Of The Brave
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  4. 3,382 listeners

    1980 · 11 tracks

    On Fire
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