Tir Na Nog

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The artist name is Tír na nÓg. The duo formed by Leo O'Kelly & Sonny Condell in Dublin, Ireland in early 1970, caused somewhat of a sensation, both on the folk and rock scenes, almost as soon as they stepped off the boat train from Ireland. Within two weeks they had signed a deal with Chrysalis Records and, by the summer, they had established themselves in the London clubs, with their impromptu appearances and beautiful original songs, typically featuring intricate acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. They immediately started touring Britain and Europe with Jethro Tull and Procol Harum before releasing their first album for Chrysalis, entitled simply, Tír na nÓg. The album was Melody Maker album of the month. They gathered followers of every musical persuasion from their appearances with bands as disparate as Hawkwind, The Who, Fairport Convention and Roxy Music, while at the same time headlining their own college and club gigs. Their music, which is often described as progressive folk, was championed by John Peel, resulting in many Peel sessions in the early 70s. Two further studio albums, ‘A Tear and a Smile’ and ‘Strong in the Sun’ followed on through to 1974, after which they returned to Ireland to go their separate ways. In 1985 they got back together again, whilst still pursuing their individual musical careers. Some UK appearances occurred up to 1995 but it wasn’t until 2010 that they revisited these shores, launching a series of highly successful, inte

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Tir Na Nog

Strong in the Sun

A Tear and a Smile

Tír Na NÓg (2012 Remaster)

Tír na nÓg

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In the Morning

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History of U.K. Underground Folk-Rock 1968-1978, Vol. 1

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Spotlight

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Аэростат vol. 364 - 60-е Снова на Коне

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A Tear and a Smile/Strong in the Sun

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History Of U.K. Underground Folk Rock 1968-1978, Vol. 2

A Celebration Of Great British Folk

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