Lyrics to Black 47
Based in New York City, Black 47 is a Celtic rock band made up of Irish expatriates, formed in the Bronx by Larry Kirwan and Chris Byrne in 1989. Their name is derived from 1847, the worst year of the Great Irish Famine. History Black 47 began as a two-piece with Larry Kirwan on vocals and electric guitar and Chris Byrne on whistles. Their first performance was in the Bronx on October 2, 1989. During the first year a horn section was added with Fred Parcells on trombone and Geoffrey Blythe on saxophones. Later they...Read more »
| Black 47 albums | Year | Tracks |
| · Bittersweet Sixteen Lyrics | 2006 | 2 |
| · Black 47 Lyrics | 1992 | 8 |
| · Fire Of Freedom Lyrics | 1993 | 12 |
| · Green Suede Shoes Lyrics | 1996 | 22 |
| · Home Of The Brave Lyrics | 1994 | 30 |
| · New York Town Lyrics | 2004 | 14 |
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