Celtic Christmas (2004-2006)
A year after the legendary O’Flaherty’s Irish Channel Pub opened in the hart of the
French Quarter, the 1990 Christmas season rolled around. To commemorate the event, Danny O’Flaherty enlisted Robin James-Jones of Wales to help put together A Celtic Christmas to celebrate the true Christmas customs of their Celtic Nations—Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia, and the Isle of Man. This program became a beloved annual event. This version played the Galveston Grand Opera House, across Louisiana and Texas, and produced a second public television special.
Tracks
1. Bonfire
2. Logs to Burn
3. The Wind at the First Christmas
4. Peacefully My Baby Sleeps
5. The Christ Child Lullaby
6. The Road that Mary Trod
7. Go Your Way, Greenleaves
8. Come, Buy My Fresh Ivy
9. Roses for Christmas
10. Wassail, Wassail
11. The Wren, The Wren
12. Little Red Bird
13. My Little Sabot
14. An Nollaig Sa mbaile le Cheile
O'Flaherty's Rescue (2005)
A compilation by some of the finest Irish musicians in America, who have offered their music in support of Danny O'Flaherty after Hurricane Katrina, and his work in supporting, preserving, and advancing the culture of the Celtic nations. The CD includes tracks by (besides Danny himself) Tommy Makem, Eric Bogle, Tannahill Weavers, Cherish the Ladies, Black 47, Danny Doyle, Robbie O'Connell, Aoife Clancy, Danny Quinn, Gabriel Donohue, Karen Mal, Fiona Kennedy, Brian Conroy, Laurie McClain, Sean Quinn, Donna Long, and Mary Courtney.
Tracks
1. Hard Times Come Again No More by Cherish the Ladies
2. The Man from Connemara by Robbie O'Connell
3. The Long Woman's Grave by Tommy Makem
4. Hallowed Ground by Eric Bogle
5. Blarney Roses by Danny Doyle
6. Newtown/Hamilton Fair set by Sean Quinn
7. The Lakes of Pontchartrain by Mary Courtney
8. Shannon Road by Gabriel Donohue
9. Woman of the House set by Donna Long
10. Summertime Is Coming (Oro') by Aoife Clancy
11. Siochain san Domhain by Danny O’Flaherty
12. Geese in the Bog set by Tannahill Weavers
13. Gaelic mouth music by Fiona Kenn
14. Creel of Perches set by Brian Conway
15. Blow the Candle Out by Karen Mal
16. My Heaven by Laurie McClain
17. Parting Glass by Danny Quinn
18. Those Saints by Black 47
The History of Ireland in Word and Song (2003)
Sung by Danny O'Flaherty and narrated by Maurice Franks, This collection of Irish songs with narration is an entertaining introduction to Irish History. Discover in this brilliant mix of word and song just what Irish roots are all about.
Tracks
1. Only Our Rivers Run Free
2. Ireland from St. Patrick to Cromwell
3. The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls
4. The Wearing of the Green
5. Ireland & the Great Hunger
6. The Fields of Athenry
Danny O'Flaherty - Heroes (2002)
There is an innate sadness in the knowledge that freedom comes at cost. No more is the fact evident than in the histories of Ireland and the United States. Most certainly it can come through in music. This recording is enjoyable - as all Danny's recordings are. However, it is calculated to make the listener stop and think and maybe even give thanks. Wrapped in the varied tunes are tons of feelings - all of which to heroes, and freedom and justice.
Tracks
1. Here Comes the Echo
2. Vietnam Veteran
3. Launching of the USS LA
4. Medal of Honor
5. D-Day
6. The Wind and the Tree
7. Tears in the Wind
8. Sarsfield of the Horse
9. For the Soldiers
10. Angel Firemen
11. My Dearest Love
12. Every Child's a Star
13. Farewell to John John
14. Amazing Grace
Farewell to John John (1999)
A Salute to John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Tracks
1. A Farewell to John John
2. Cliffs of Aran
3. Siochain San Domain(Peace in the World)
4. Tears in the Wind
The Monster Picnic (2001)
By Danny O'Flaherty/Khaetidawne Quirk
Two years ago we wrote The Loch Ness Monster's Storybook. We wanted children to try and understand how important it was to help one another, to respect the world we live in, and how one “Family" could a difference! This led to our recording of The Monster Picnic. We hope that the children and their Moms and Dads enjoy singing along together. The songs are based on fairy tales, sea creatures, and other animals our planet. We hope you enjoy this CD as much as we enjoyed writing and recording it for you.
Tracks
1. Magic in the Air
2. Nessette & Nestor's Song
3. The Monster Picnic
4. Baby Brother's Coming
5. Sleepy, Sleepy
6. The Leprechaun
7. Magic Dancing Dragons
8. The Big Blue Sea
9. Buck & Emma
10 The Silver Seahorse
11. Waltzing with Blue
12. Yellow Bus to the Zoo
13. Farewell Song
Danny O'Flaherty - Listen to the Wind (2001)
So much has happened in my life since I started recording this album 2000. It won't be the same going back to Ireland anymore without Mom. But her spirit will always be with me...thank you for the music. I dedicate this album to you.
Tracks
1. Old Friends
2. Inish Bofin
3. Highways to Hope
4. Listen to the Wind
5. Spinning Wheel
6. Patsy Keane
7. Valley of the Unicorns
8. Beware the Banshee Clown
9. Siochain San Domhain
10. Under Ancient Trees
11. Journey Through Time
12. Talkin' to Yourself
13. Christmas Prayer
14. Angels in Twilight
15. Children of War
The Celtic Folk - Live Vol. 4 (1998)
We were asked to do the music for Darby Day in Ireland. The Chieftains usually did it for them but after winning another Grammy that year ... their fee went up, so we got it. Ah!! What the heck! This song wouldn't be written if not for them.
Tracks
1. Darby Day in Ireland
2. Traveling Man
3. Old Dun Cow
4. Loch Ness Monster
5. Erin
6. Dunne Song
7. Angus
8. Dear Boss
9. O'Hooligan's Ball
10. Irish, They Drink Water
11. Steve O'Donnell's Wake
12. October Roses
13. Jigs
14. Pub With No Beer
15. Bleann an Bo
16. The Keeper
Remember - Danny O'Flaherty (1997)
Memories keep the heart alive; death comes when we remember no more. We nurture love when we recall tender moments shared; such moments of wonder tug at our heart urging us to create new memories of love. In Remember gifted singer/ songwriter Danny O'Flaherty’s Gaelic soul soars on every passionate note. Remember is a collection of love songs: loves lost; loves found; loves fondly remembered.
Tracks
1. Gift of Love
2. Blushing Bride
3. Annie Laurie
4. Dear Sarah
5. Carrickfergus
6. Remember
7. Rainbow Flight
8. Peggy Gordon
9. Lakes of Pontchartrain
10. Lady of Bendigo
11. Missy
12. Will You Go, Lassie Go
Danny O'Flaherty - An Irish Christmas Carol (1995)
Twelve songs, simply, but effectively, arranged. True, the temptation to use ringing bells on a couple of the songs proved irresistible, but it is the only slight use of schmaltz on a refreshingly schmaltz-free collection of arrangements. And the songs themselves are sung tunefully and well with a totally unself-conscious passion and honesty that truly reflects Danny O'Flaherty's approach to music. I should have expected no less. There's no Santa Clauses in this collection, no reindeer, no elves, no Tiny Tims, just the meaning of Christmas pared down to it original essentials. That, for millions of Christians, the birth of Jesus Christ meant also the birth of belief, hope, and meaning. Love of God and joy in the promise that Christmas meant to humanity.
Tracks
1. The Hour that God was Born
2. Christmas Without Family
3. Peacefully My Baby Sleeps
4. An Irish Christmas Carol
5. The Wind at the First Christmas
6. Come, Buy My Fresh Ivy
7. The Road that Mary Trod
8. Curoo, Curoo
9. A Children's Winter
10. Little Red Bird
11. Go Your Ways, Green Leaves
12. The Christ Child Lullaby
Danny O'Flaherty - From the Heart (1994)
All my life, I have wanted to record a group pf songs that were meaningful ... about things that I believe in. With "From the Heart", I have finally been able to achieve this. Some of the songs I have written, others were written by friends, and still others were written by people who share my deep feelings and personal concerns. Some of the songs are about love - love of another person, love of country; some are about respect, respect for the environment, respect for all people. We must learn to love and respect. This recording is a testimonial to what I believe and because of these beliefs, all that I am today. I hope you will enjoy listening as much as I have enjoyed singing them for you.
Tracks
1. Eirinn
2. Margaret
3. Generations
4. Coming Home
5. My Yellow Rose
6. Song of Canada
7. Aran Girl
8. Angel for a Moment
9. Amazon
10. Singing the Spirit Home
11. Medjugorie
12. I Didn't get a Chance
13. My Rose
14. Cyclone from the West
The Celtic Folk - Ride the Waves (1994)
The Celtic Folk first appeared on the western shore of the Atlantic a decade ago. Since then, of course, Ireland's premier balladeers have become a fixture on the American Circuit. Small wonder. These remarkable musicians, reared in a Gaelic-speaking area along side Galway Bay. This album is a collection of The Celtic Folk's ballads and airs. Some are from the folk memory of Celtic Long Ago (Grace O'Malley, Fionn Mac Cumball). They have a way of bringing life to Old Story and Ancient Legend. Listen to the lyrics. The distinctly Gaelic turn of phrase will help you understand why, the world over, The Celtic Folk are perhaps the most warmly welcomed of any of Eire's ambassadors.
Tracks
1. Asgard II
2. (Poem) Fionn Mac Cumbal
3. Mo Bail Beag
4. Grace O'Malley
5. Cliffs of Aran
6. Sean Seagull
7. Emerald of the West
8. Dowling's Victory
9. The 8th of September and After
10. Sean Agus Maire
11. Road to Jaffa, Kibbutz Reel
12. Achill Island
Danny O'Flaherty & Friends-An Evening at O’Flaherty’s (1991)
The Ballad Room has that wonderful distinctive Irish atmosphere which can only be found in the motherland. This selection of folk music will take you in to the ballad room atmosphere at O’Flaherty’s. They will make you reflect on the past, the joy of living, and the hope of the future.
Disc One
Nenagh Fair
New Basin Canal
Lady Liberty
Brid Og Ni Maflle
Galway Rover
Make Me Cry
Trip to the Zoo
Reels Solo
Shaney Boy
Garden Song
Brennon on the Moor
Morning Glory
Harp Solo
Roddy McCorley
Irish Rover
Blushing Bride
Disc Two
Henry Joy
Connemara Cradle Song
Roses of Prince Charlie
Bonnie Connie
Accordion Solo
Ladies of the Harem
Waltzing with Bears
Windmills
Turning Towards Morning
Home Boys, Home
Lion of Ireland
Life of a Tailor
Minstrel Boy
Here’s to Time
The Celtic Folk - Live on Bourbon Street (1987)
Indeed, a collection of pub songs is long overdue by a major Irish folk band. From some reason, the top Irish groups have for too long ceased mining in the mother lode of Irish pub balladry. And, as The Celtic Folk/Live on Bourbon Street demonstrates, a rich vein it is.
Tracks
1. Voyage of the Asgard II
2. The Green Fields of France
3. Covers is a Kid’s Best Friend
4. Whisky Before Breakfast
5. Wil Ye Go, Lassie Go
6. The Drunken Sailor
7. Toast to Ryan’s Pub
8. The Wild Colonial Boy
9. The Wild Rover
10. A Rose for a Lady
11. Cutting the Hay
12. Saturday Night in Dublin Town
