SEAMUS KENNEDY: Goodwill to Men

Seamus Kennedy

Goodwill to Men

© 1996 Seamus Kennedy (634479222627)

CD IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship immediately.

(About MP3 downloads at CD Baby)

The Christmas Album. A fine collection of seasonal songs and music - from the Irish/Celtic culture and beyond.

tracks

1 Gaudete
2 Mary's Boy Child
3 Shepherds Arise
4 Goodwill to Men
5 An Chead Nollaig/ Oiche Chiuin
6 Think of Somebody Out There
7 The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
8 The Mortal Sin
9 Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake/ the Cook in the Kitchen
10 The Holly She Bears a Berry
11 Scarlet Ribbons
12 Jogging Along With My Reindeer
13 Adeste Fideles/ O Come All Ye Faithful
14 O Holy Night
15 Giving Your Love Away
16 Away in a Manger
17 Bread and Fishes
18 Auld Lang Syne

notes

Seamus Kennedy, originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been entertaining audiences all over the United States for the past 27 years. With a ready wit and a vast store of songs, he travels from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California, performing for audiences which range from Popes and presidents to bartenders and bricklayers, from college students to kindergartners.

"In every dealing that I have had with Mr. Kennedy, he has been indeed fabulous. My highest recommendation is provided."
~ Kim Gardner, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA

In concert or festival, in pub or club, in colleges or high schools, Seamus Kennedy has the repertoire and the ability to make folks forget their cares for a while, to relax and enjoy themselves. He encourages the crowd to sing along to silly lyrics and daft ditties or act out the choruses of children's songs. When he plays a lively Irish jig or a reel, Seamus will often coax someone to jump up and dance to the music of his guitar or bodhrán - to the delight - and often amazement - of their friends. His audience participation songs and tongue-twisters have amused the ablest of participants and the nimblest of tongues.

"His rapport with the crowd provides entertainment above and beyond that of a normal singer."
~ Irish Insider, Rochester, NY

Seamus has an endless supply of rib-tickling jokes, stories and one liners which can leave an audience breathless from laughing so hard. Many a crowd has gone home from one of his shows giggling to one another, "Do you remember the one about...?" (Ask him to do the routine about Moms And Kids, the Nuns, or Murphy and the Snails.).

"When he sang "The Town I Love So Well", he owned everybody in the room."
~ Tony Hynes, Fir Dóiteán

But the Irish have their serious side too, and when Seamus performs one of the more somber ballads such as Tommy Sands' "There Were Roses" or Pete St. John's "Dublin In The Rare Old Times" you can hear a pin drop as the words sink in. That moment of silence before the applause can raise goosebumps. Seamus' greatest influences have been the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, the Dubliners' Luke Kelly, and the Irish Rovers, so it is no surprise to find many songs that they made famous, such as "The Wild Colonial Boy", "The Wild Rover," or "The Black Velvet Band" in his performance. So come and enjoy the music and mirth of one of Ireland's most popular exports - Seamus Kennedy!

Representation: <a href="http://www.mcnote.com">Noteworthy Productions</a>

Tour Schedule: <a href="http://musi-cal.mojam.com/search?performers=seamus+kennedy">Musi-Cal</a>

Reviews: <a href="http://www.rambles.net/kennedy_goodwill.html">rambles.net</a> and <a href="http://www.greenmanreview.com/seamuskennedy.html">greenmanreview.com</a>

reviews

Please log in to review this album.

  • Wonderful. More proof of Mr. Kennedy's fantastic preformances.
    author: Lady Rebecca

    Loved this sweet Christmas collection. Miss Fogerty's fruitcake is a joy. My only disappointment was that Mr. Kennedy didn't sing O Holy Night. I know he has the voice for this beautiful hymn. The mandolins used for the hymn were lovely but my family and I were looking forward to hearing him sing it.

  • author: Celtic Turtle

    I've loved Seamus for years because he personifies the best of the Irish: the tradition, the humor, and just the beautiful music of the Irish soul. His music is always unlike anything else, even if someone else has done the song.... they'll never be Seamus and then there are those songs that no one else could come up with EXCEPT Seamus.

  • At Christmas, even Seamus gets sentimental
    author: V. Mc

    If you have spent enough time in the mall searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones, then you too have been subliminally brainwashed by the repetition of Christmas music in the background. It's enough to make you want to finish that whole carton of Egg Nog on your own to drive Dominic the Donkey out of your head. Nevertheless, you can't help but be entertained when a brilliant artist like Seamus puts together a Christmas CD. A nice blend of traditional, Irish, and a humorous song (in true Seamus style) is the best description of GOODWILL TO MEN. It's enough to melt even the coldest of hearts on Christmas.

  • Really Great Holiday CD
    author: Good Will To Men Seamus Kennedy

    You'll love this CD if you love Irish Folk! It's a must have! I bought a second copy for a friend! Shannon

  • Christmas music as it should be.
    author: Lynette Lievers

    Goodwill to Men is Christmas music as it's meant to be - from the heart celebrating the season and the joy of sharing love and good times with family and friends. The inclusion of poetry and stories along with Irish versions of my favorites lifted my heart. Thank you, Seamus.

email

Please log in to email this artist.