Paul Brady

Paul Brady

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Paul Brady is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and musician, known for his impactful contributions to folk and rock music over a career spanning six decades. Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, he gained prominence with bands like The Johnstons and Planxty before establishing a successful solo career. His songwriting prowess has led to numerous covers by renowned artists such as Tina Turner and Bonnie Raitt. Brady is celebrated for his lyrical storytelling and his ability to blend genres, while maintaining a relatively low profile in the music industry. He reflects on his life and career in his memoir 'Crazy Dreams' and the recent release 'The Archive,' a collection of his work that showcases his musical journey.

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Bob Dylan performed The Lakes of Pontchartrain, a traditional air made famous by Paul Brady.

It’s gripping, baffling and something to behold – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-26
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Raitt makes several bows to old friend Paul Brady, in the audience having the same good time as the rest of us.

a healing night of welcome warmth and real soul – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-04
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Paul Brady is an old pro who knows how to keep a crowd happy and has been singing for decades.

A welcome stroll through master song writer’s rich past – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-12
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Paul Brady is a renowned Irish musician celebrating over six decades in the music industry.

‘There’s a huge coterie of Irish nationalists who don’t want a United Ireland’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-05
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