St Patrick's Day at the BBC
A collection of classic performances from the BBC archives to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, including U2, Van Morrison, The Pogues, The Cranberries, Boyzone and Westlife.
A collection of classic performances from the BBC archives to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, featuring some of the Emerald Isle’s finest and best-loved musical acts.
This selection reflects the huge impact that music from Ireland and Northern Ireland has made across the globe, with performances from U2, Sinead O’Connor, Van Morrison, The Pogues, The Corrs and The Cranberries. And it reminds us of the island's dominance of the world of pop, with the likes of boyband behemoths Boyzone and Westlife.
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U2
Beautiful Day
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The Undertones
Teenage Kicks
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The Boomtown Rats
Rat Trap
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The Divine Comedy
Something For The Weekend
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Thin Lizzy
Whiskey In The Jar
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The Corrs
Breathless
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The Saw Doctors
Small Bit Of Love
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Boyzone
Love Me for a Reason
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Bewitched
C'est La Vie
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Westlife
Swear It Again
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Snow Patrol
Chasing Cars
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The Pogues & The Dubliners
The Irish Rover
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
| Producer | Shelley Talton |
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