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Tommy Makem
voc, bj, 1932-2007 US, Keady
Musician of Folk and World
A.k.a. Thomas 'Tommy' Makem
Born: November 4, 1932 in Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland Died: August 1, 2007 in Dover, New Hampshire, USA. Tommy Makem was an internationally celebrated Irish folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller, best known as a member of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. He played the long-necked 5-string banjo, guitar, tin whistle, and bagpipes, and sang in a distinctive baritone. He was sometimes known as "The Bard of Armagh" (taken from a traditional song of the same name) and "The Godfather of Irish Music". He was an influence on folk singers and pop musicians from Bob Dylan to Shane Macgowan. Makem died in August 2007, in Dover, New Hampshire. The cause was said to be complications from lung cancer. He was 74.
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Whiskey, You're the Devil - Live on Irish Drinking Songs by The Clancy Brothers & The Dubliners Haul Away Joe on A Spontaneous Performance Recording by The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Rosin the Bow on Come Fill Your Glass with Us - Irish Songs of Drinking and Blackguarding by The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem The Jolly Tinker on Ultimate Collection by The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy Parting Glass on Irish Drinking Songs by The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Marie's Wedding on The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 by The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda - 2022 Remaster on Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy by Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy The Cobbler - Bonus Track on Songs of Tommy Makem by Tommy Makem Red Is The Rose - 2022 Remaster on Two For The Early Dew by Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy Whatever You Say, Say Nothing - Live - 2022 Remaster on Live at the National Concert Hall by Tommy Makem & Liam ClancyTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Tommy Makem Collection | Tommy Makem | 2007 | Album |
| Songs Of Tommy Makem | Tommy Makem | 2007 | Album |
| The Song Tradition | Tommy Makem | 1998 | Album |
| From The Archives | Tommy Makem | 1995 | Compil. |
| Live At The Irish Pavilion | Tommy Makem | 1993 | Album |
| The Tommy Makem Collection | Tommy Makem | 1991 | Compil. |
| Rolling Home | Tommy Makem | 1989 | Album |
| Lonesome Waters | Tommy Makem | 1986 | Album |
| An Evening With Tommy Makem | Tommy Makem | 1985 | Album |
| The Makems At Home | Jack Makem, Tommy Makem, Gerry Makem | 1981 | Album |
| 4 Green Fields | Tommy Makem | 1975 | Compil. |
| Ever The Winds | Tommy Makem | 1975 | Album |
| In The Dark Green Woods | Tommy Makem | 1974 | Single |
| In The Dark Green Woods | Tommy Makem | 1974 | Album |
| Recorded Live | Tommy Makem | 1973 | Album |
| Listen For The Rafters Are Ringing | Tommy Makem | 1972 | Album |
| Love Is Lord Of All | Tommy Makem | 1971 | Album |
| The Bard Of Armagh | Tommy Makem | 1970 | Album |
| Tommy Makem Sings Tommy Makem | Tommy Makem | 1967 | Album |
| Songs Of Tommy Makem | Tommy Makem | 1961 | Album |
| It Could Be A Wonderful World | Ronnie Gilbert, The Tarriers, Tommy Makem | Album | |
| Vancouver | Tommy Makem | Single |
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