Any Irish songs that are a must play for your reception? Let's hear them.....
Kara and Todd
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How about the siege of ennis?
I LOVE that one, but I don't think my band knows it. I'm a big fan of the Wild Rover as well, but I think my mom wouldn't be too thrilled if we sang that at my wedding!
Toots123
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Posted by Kara and Todd
How about the siege of ennis?
I LOVE that one, but I don't think my band knows it. I'm a big fan of the Wild Rover as well, but I think my mom wouldn't be too thrilled if we sang that at my wedding!
I love the Siege of Ennis - I am actually going to have to teach the dance to FH one day before the wedding.
Wild Rover is good too. I am laughing because I understand what you're saying about your Mom not being happy . . . . 'I spent all me money on whisky and beer'
But - it would be fun right?
Edited for spelling.
Kara and Todd
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Posted by Kara and Todd
How about the siege of ennis?
I LOVE that one, but I don't think my band knows it. I'm a big fan of the Wild Rover as well, but I think my mom wouldn't be too thrilled if we sang that at my wedding!
I love the Siege of Ennis - I am actually going to have to teach the dance to FH one day before the wedding.
Wild River is good too. I am laughing because I understand what you're saying about your Mom not being happy . . . . 'I spent all me money on whisky and beer'
But - it would be fun right?
That's what I thought -- I thought it would be fun if everyone sang it together. I mean, most people know it, right?
I think my FH's family may be a little confused, but oh well. I doubt we'll do it, but I want to... My cousin did it and it was SO MUCH fun. Everyone sang together.
To be honest, I'm not so great with the siege of ennis dance and only a few people at my reception would know it. If we had a band that could sort of teach / direct the dance, I'd do it... Unfortunately, we'd just be a bunch of drunk Irish (and some not-so-Irish) Americans running around pretending we know what we're doing... which I have to say also sounds FUN!
Toots123
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I am fortunate enough to have a large number of Iona, Manhattan College or Fordham graduates in my family. I think learning the Siege is required curriculum at any one of those schools.
Toots123
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Kara: What about something like 'The Fields of Athenry' by Paddy Reilly? Its a great song that people can just slow dance too but a lot of people know the words and can sing along.
Kara and Todd
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Love it! I think that's a really great idea!!
So does this mean I shouldn't bring my Dropkick Murphys CD along?
(KIDDING, KIDDING, of course! )
MeNBobs
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Hey I think it was you who said they knew my DH Bobby from Shandon Court. Anyway Gerry Finlays band played at our wedding they were great. I'm trying to remember all the Irish songs they played. We're On The One Road Four Green Fields Black Velvet Band Celtic Symphony Theys played a lot more but thats all I can think of now.
Toots123
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Love it! I think that's a really great idea!!
So does this mean I shouldn't bring my Dropkick Murphys CD along?
(KIDDING, KIDDING, of course! )
and the Flogging Molly's. Oh, I can see Grandma kicking it up now .....................................
Toots123
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Hey I think it was you who said they knew my DH Bobby from Shandon Court. Anyway Gerry Finlays band played at our wedding they were great. I'm trying to remember all the Irish songs they played. We're On The One Road Four Green Fields Black Velvet Band Celtic Symphony Theys played a lot more but thats all I can think of now.
Yeah that was me!!! Hello!
Thanks for this list...it was really helpful. I am adding We're on the One Road to my list right now!!!
nifheim
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I am playing songs from the Dubliners, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys most of been all ready stated above.
I have the list at home when I get there I will post some more.
JACK808
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Posted by MeNBobs
Hey I think it was you who said they knew my DH Bobby from Shandon Court. Anyway Gerry Finlays band played at our wedding they were great. I'm trying to remember all the Irish songs they played. We're On The One Road Four Green Fields Black Velvet Band Celtic Symphony Theys played a lot more but thats all I can think of now.
I know Bobby from Shandon Court too! Congratulations on your wedding!
I may be in the minority, but Wild Rover is a definite must play at my wedding!!! How about the Red Rose Cafe or Dirty Old Town?
