With St. Patrick's Day having just passed, we decided to take a dive into the work of Irish American musicians. It won't surprise you to know that artists of Irish descent have dipped their toes into many genres, from rock 'n' roll to hip-hop to lyrical opera. We're happy to share just a few of those great musicians, with pieces by Judy Collins, ZZ Top, Flogging Molly and more.
Playlist
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Cochise by Audioslave on Audioslave (Epic) - Break
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Featured Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top on Eliminator (Warner Bros.) -
It’s A Long Way to The Promised Land by Bad Religion on The New America (Atlantic) -
Cupid’s Chokehold/Breakfast in America by Gym Class Heroes on The Papercut Chronicles (Fueled by Ramen) - Break
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Strange Days by The Doors on The Very Best of The Doors (Rhino) -
Once I Was by Tim Buckley on Lady, Give Me Your Key: the unissued 1967 solo acoustic sessions (Future Days Recordings) -
Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley on Grace (Columbia) - Break
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A Kiss to Build A Dream On by Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong on Havin' Fun (Storyville) -
Featured The Hand Of John L. Sullivan by Flogging Molly on Life Is Good (Vanguard) -
Clayton Boys by Mastodon on Jonah Hex (Music from the Motion Picture) (Reprise) - Break
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The Race is On, The King is Dead by Guided By Voices on Nowhere to Go But Up (Guided By Voices, Inc.) -
Featured When I Go feat. Willie Nelson by Judy Collins on Strangers Again (Wildflower) -
Drain You by Nirvana on Nevermind (Geffen) - Break
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Ireland, Mother Ireland by John McCormack and Frank Patterson on Greatest Irish Tenors (Valley Entertainment) -
When You Sleep by My Bloody Valentine on Loveless (Sire) -
Don't Settle by Ben Kyle on Ben Kyle (Self-Released) -
Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen on Born To Run - 30th Anniversary Edition (Columbia) - Break
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New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down by LCD Soundsystem on Sound of Silver (Parlophone)