As Sure As My Name is Kearney and The Barack Obama Reel

Visit http://www.TippOff.com to buy the track or donate. The song is performed by Peter Coughlan who is also a member of the famous London Based group Hungry Grass. We would like to express our great appreciation to the members of the Hungry Grass who also played, John Gaughan on Bass, Kane O'Rourke on Fiddle and Whistle and Christian Vaughan on Piano Accordian. Chris Cormac a well-known Bluegrass player based in the UK played African Congas and Djembe. More footage of Hungry Grass can be found on YouTube.
The lyrics were composed by Cornelius Ryan who also plays the Bouzouki on the track. The air is from an old emigration song from Ireland made famous in the early seventies by Johnny McEvoy. Other members of the band are Tom Lawlor on Accordian, Jim Lawlor on Flute, Justin Rogers on Uilleann Pipes and Martin Slattery on Banjo.
The Barack Obama Reel was especially composed by Brian Morrissey who was responsible for the arrangements. He also plays Percussion, Banjo and Whistle.
Our thanks to all who made this possible and give generously as it is for a good cause.

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[gemcitykid]

I am interested in finding the original. Any suggestions? I have only heard the song live many, many years ago. Thanks in advance.

[MrTyk3]

And... from The Grove SW19:

We love you Peter.... Playing in the pub right now!!! From John The Hat, Johnny K (aka The Chief) and Joel The Guv'nor

[MrTyk3]

Yea. Go Peter!

[alfaromeo101]

very nice !!

[niallenglish]

I'm Niall Kearney and Obama and I have the same great,great,great,great,great grandfather :D

[ST56ADE]

Loved it on Sunday at paddy donnellys daughters communion do well done lads thanks to Peter for showing Ryan how to play the guitar he had a big smile on his face paddy you played well to the band may have a job for ya hope to come and see you play again good luck lads

[bbbartolo]

one of the tags is "Houston We Have a Problem?" Don't know why it's there but it's hilarious

[SWSWINDON]

'The Matchmaker' - Milo O'Shea - a comedy about a Boston senator looking for the Irish American vote. Light hearted way to pass a couple of hours. :)

[SWSWINDON]

Love the music and love the video. 2.18 - Aer Lingus taking credit for flying St Pat into Ireland! Funny. Great stuff.

[RobotRu]

Very good! =)