This Wednesday, January 30th, will mark the 24th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest singers of all time. I don't hesitate one moment when I call Luke Kelly one of the greatest singers of all time. His voice was both powerful and unique, while the audience always heard every word he sang. He immortalised such song like 'The Auld Triangle', 'The Town I Loved So Well' and 'Raglan Road' amongst others. My personal favourite Luke Kelly song was 'Night Visiting Song'. Luke was a member of The Dubliners from 1962-63 and from 1964-84.
In June 1980, while performing at a concert in Cork, Luke collapsed onstage. It was later discovered that Luke had a brain tumour. Luke bravelly continued to perform, sometimes forgetting the lines of songs on stage. On January 30th, 1984, Luke passed away. He was only 43 years of age.
As long as we remember Luke, then his legend will live on.
In June 1980, while performing at a concert in Cork, Luke collapsed onstage. It was later discovered that Luke had a brain tumour. Luke bravelly continued to perform, sometimes forgetting the lines of songs on stage. On January 30th, 1984, Luke passed away. He was only 43 years of age.
As long as we remember Luke, then his legend will live on.
"On Raglan Road of an Autumn day I saw her first and knew, That her dark hair would weave a snare That I might one day rue, I saw the danger and I passed, Along the enchanted way, And I said let grief be a fallen leaf, At the dawning of the day…."
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