In this early 60's, playing in the Ian Campbell Folk Group -- was a young Dave Swarbrick -- and he and Luke roamed around Birmingham pubs to sing and play. Dave later formed up with Fairport. Dave (great fiddler and still fiddling) persuaded Luke to learn the 5 string banjo. So his early folk influences were on the English/Scottish scene as much as the Dublin. There was a lot of singing and drinking. This was before the Dubliners took off. He joined them when returning to Dublin arond this time.
I knew Luke when he lived in Birmingham UK. He sang in at theCrown and the folk club was the Jug of Punch. It was run the Ian Campbell Group. All the Scots songs he knew were by them In the band was an Englishman called Dave Phillips a fine singer. He was a great friend of Luke's and gave him many songs -- including the Wild Rover. Ian was the father of Ally Cambell who formed UB40.
just love this one kelly thank you once again for all these wonderful Luke Kelly songs have you any idea what or who his early influnces were and who he admired in the sixties/seventies i was firs introduced to the dubs via the adverts on radio caroline in the late 60s !! from that purchased my first dubliners album
Luke Kelly "Great unique voice"
sainglain 1 month ago
1 of the best :)
lrishRebeI 2 years ago
fantastic that is all !
stepbolton 3 years ago
In this early 60's, playing in the Ian Campbell Folk Group -- was a young Dave Swarbrick -- and he and Luke roamed around Birmingham pubs to sing and play. Dave later formed up with Fairport. Dave (great fiddler and still fiddling) persuaded Luke to learn the 5 string banjo. So his early folk influences were on the English/Scottish scene as much as the Dublin. There was a lot of singing and drinking. This was before the Dubliners took off. He joined them when returning to Dublin arond this time.
kingy1943 4 years ago
thank you for that posting it was really intresting it was kind of you to take the trouble dave swarbrick still has a loyal following
brcp4321 4 years ago
Early sixties indeed. God rest Luke. Great memories you have indeed. Nice to hear.
tlacf 3 years ago
I knew Luke when he lived in Birmingham UK. He sang in at theCrown and the folk club was the Jug of Punch. It was run the Ian Campbell Group. All the Scots songs he knew were by them In the band was an Englishman called Dave Phillips a fine singer. He was a great friend of Luke's and gave him many songs -- including the Wild Rover. Ian was the father of Ally Cambell who formed UB40.
kingy1943 4 years ago
just love this one kelly thank you once again for all these wonderful Luke Kelly songs have you any idea what or who his early influnces were and who he admired in the sixties/seventies i was firs introduced to the dubs via the adverts on radio caroline in the late 60s !! from that purchased my first dubliners album
brcp4321 4 years ago
wow what a voice
praskovia13 4 years ago 7
very good
DiceyRileyProduction 4 years ago 6