Tommy Makem
Thomas Makem, known professionally as Tommy Makem, born on November 4, 1932, in
Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, was an Irish folk musician, artist,
poet, and storyteller. He began singing in St. Patrick's church choir at eight
years old, performing with the choir for fifteen years. He emigrated to the
United States in 1955, settling in Dover, New Hampshire, and later moved to New
York to pursue acting. In 1961, he signed with Columbia Records alongside the
Clancy Brothers. The group performed at prominent venues like Carnegie Hall and
on television programs such as The Ed...
Tim Finnegan's WakeThe Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
Irish Drinking Songs
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Red Is the RoseTommy Makem, Liam Clancy and Makem & Clancy
The Makem & Clancy Collection
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Tim Finnegan's WakeTommy Makem
The Butcher BoyThe Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
Songs of Tommy Makem
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Roddy McCorleyTommy Makem
The Clancy Bros. & Tommy Makem
BoulavogueThe Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
The Rising Of The Moon: Irish Songs Of Rebellion
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