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posted by Ryanne81
Keith playing 'Surf Medly'
Keith playing 'Surf Medly'
Two girls for every boy

I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we call it a woody
(Surf City, here we come)
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goody
(Surf City, here we come)
Well, it ain't got a back seat or a rear window
But it still gets me where I wanna go

And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
Ya, we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy

Two girls for every.....

.....(guitar solo).....


Well she got her daddy's car
And she cruised through...
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posted by musikluver94
The Homes Of Donegal
(Sean Mc Bride/ arranged Paul Brady)

I've just dropped in to see you all
I'll only stay awhile
I want to hear how you're getting on
I want to hear you smile
I'm happy to be back again
And greet you big and small
For there's no place on earth just like
The homes of Donegal

I long to see your smiling children
Standing by the door
The kettle boiling on the hearth
As I walk up the floor
And then to see a welcome free
For travellers one and all
For your hearts are like your mountains
In the homes of Donegal

I'd like to stay along with you
And while away the night
With fairy...
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Here are some answers to the questions you've asked Keith in here over the past couple months, answered by Keith.

1. Just wondering what is your FAVORITE movie of all time??? Jaws or the Goonies all surf DVDS

2. Do you rock a certain brand wetsuit? Ripcurl

3. What is your inspiration? Peoples reactions.

4. Hey Keith, I know you said pixie was actually your sister's dog, but is there anyway we could see a pic? i'll see what i can doo...

5. So, Keith, I have seen a few pics of you at Starbucks. What do you order when you go there? Same thing every time or do you change it up? change it up .. spice...
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Keith Harkin is well known in Ireland and the UK for his distinctive alt-folk/pop and alt-country sound, is better known to US

audiences as a member of Celtic Thunder – in fact the only member to have his original music included on the sm

ash hit show. A seasoned musician, who has been gigging with his own material since he was a teenager, Keith has just recorded his own album which will be out by the end of march! Keith also has his own music Label “Busty Music LTD,” this is the label both he and his sister will be released on this year.

www.keithharkin.com

www.myspace.com/keithharkin

www.twitter.com/keithharkin...
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1. Whenever you get married, and have kids...do you think you might sing to them? And, about how many kids do you think you would want? 400 kids, and i'll sing to them all!

2. Do you guys play cards on the tour buses to help pass the time? nope

3. You like a good steak .... what is your fav dessert? Love good steaks, medium rare sirloin, sorbet

4. As I'm sure your granny makes you dinner when you are home, what's your favorite thing she makes for you? Stew

5. Who decides who is going to be in the Meet & Greets? Is it just whoever feels like it that night-or do you all rotate? And do you take...
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24. Did you guys rag Damian for being the only one to wear his converse on QVC? nope

25. Did you suggest to Phil Coulter that you do HOD & Wichita Lineman? yup


26. Do you have anymore songs that you've written & discussed with Phil putting music with such as you did with Lauren & I for CT? you never know


26. We know about your guitar and surboard collection. Are there any little things that you collect? I like a good hat I suppose


27. Do you have a favorite wine? cotes de rhon{think that’s how its spelt}


28. You have mentioned being impressed meeting the Obama's. What impressed you...
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Still in progress, but here's the first bit!


Transcript: 29 December, 2009

BBC Radio Foyle with Mark Patterson

Mark: And so, folks, to our People in Profile where all week here on the program for the second hour I’m just taking time to talk to a local person who’s made their mark in one way or another. Today, a surfer, singer, songwriter who started out with an acoustic guitar, as I remember it, at the local bar scene. He made his mark, and he then took the plunge and joined Phil Coulter’s Celtic Thunder tour of America. That decision has led to three Billboard chart world music number one...
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Here it goes again eh?!?!
Well im back on the road and it the sun is shining, so all isnt bad! After the promo trip Ryan and I done at the start of the month, I had 1 week of to sort my life out before I left and it just wasn’t enough time….ive left everything behind me and I have packed the most ridiculous pile of C**P that I possibly could have but sure hi….. “Rock n Roll!”

Only good thing is I have a week to chill out and have a few laughs before the real hard work starts to begin!!! So I had a day of in NY and now im heading to philly for a few days, so im looking for ward to that…....
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posted by Ryanne81
Well folks, hope your all doing well and behaving yourselves. Well its like 2 in the morning and i'm on the bus on route to our next theater which is the "Mahaffey Theater" in sunny sunny Florida. I love the SUN! 3 more shows and then we have a day off in Nashville, and i cant wait... i've never never been there before. I bought an old arch top guitar in the same pawn shop i bought my Lentin in S.Carolina a few days ago. $55...BARGIN.... gonna get a nice pickup for it and treat it to a few other things it will be sounding savage by the time its done!
The shows to date have been going really...
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Overture and beginners please... Strike up the band... Stand by for Celtic Thunder... and "It's Entertainment."

This stylish and high energy trip through some of the great songs of the last 30years is pure showbiz! It is a tribute from Celtic Thunder to the legacy they have inherited from the great entertainers of the past, and a mark of how far they themselves have travelled as performers, in a few short years.

It evokes an era of big bands and boulevards, top hats and tails and singing and dancin' in the rain! It makes for irresistible listening as the principals from this generation pay their...
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From Granny Peg....

I wish to send my thanks and appreciation for the beautiful blanket I received. I am overwhelmed with your generosity and kindness and the many hours of hard work put into it. It has taken pride of place in my home. I really love it. Also thanks to all the people for the lovely gifts and good wishes, and for the great support you gave my darling grandson Keith and the sweetest grand-daughter Rebecca. May I wish you and yours all the peace and happiness in this New Year.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back
And may god hold in the palm of his hand
An Irish blessing to all the lovely America and Canadian people
God Bless

From: Keith and Rebecca's Mum and Dad ...

We would like to thank you for the lovely gifts and kind wishes which we received and take this opportunity to wish you all a very peaceful and happy New Year. We are so grateful for the encouraging support you continue to give Keith and Rebecca.
Thank you so much
God Bless
posted by Ryanne81
"Everybody needs a little time away," I heard her say, "from each other."
"Even lover's need a holiday far away from each other."
Hold me now. It's hard for me to say I'm sorry. I just want you to stay.

After all that we've been through, I will make it up to you. I promise to.
And after all that's been said and done,
You're just the part of me I can't let go.

Couldn't stand to be kept away just for the day from your body.
Wouldn't wanna be swept away, far away from the one that I love.
Hold me now. It's hard for me to say I'm sorry. I just want you to know.
Hold me now. I really want to tell you I'm sorry. I could never let you go.

After all that we've been through, I will make it up to you. I promise to.
And after all that's been said and done,
You're just the part of me I can't let go.

After all that we've been through, I will make it up to you. I promise to.

You're gonna be the lucky one.
posted by Ryanne81
Artist: Keith Harkin
Song: Wichita Lineman


I am a lineman for the county.
And I drive the mainroad.
Lookin' in the sun for another overload.

I hear you singing in the wire.
I can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman,
is still on the line.

I know I need a small vacation.
But it don't look like rain.
And if it snows that stretch down south,
won't ever stand the strain.

And I need you more than want you.
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman,
is still on the line.
posted by Ryanne81
well guys incase your all wondering what this "Tango's" all about here it goes...


it was a cold winters night....near the big snowy tree by the Rocky's on the road to Denver. The tunes were swinging out of the bus like it was 1969 and everyone was feeling groovy and well LIT in full tilt....

i took it upon myself to tell the "Sephira" girls.....yeah it would be no problem for me to learn your songs they should be easy enough... (in my confident tipsy voice)....

so all was grand another day with a nice sore head on the bus....and that was the end of that! ! ! !


ring ring ring........( 8/6/2009)

hello........
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51. How old were you when you surfed for the very first time??? 16 or so


52. What 2 things do you like most about touring? meeting loads of nice new people


53. Keith, how many of those 400 kids that you are going to have will you sign to Busty Music? 400 of them


54. Did you ever play the bagpipes? Or punch them? yes and yes


55. Did you Ever think of being cloned? all the time


56. What is your favorite reaction you have received from someone in the audience? tears and fainting usually get me


57. Do you usually stay in a hotel after you perform, or spend the night on the road? Or does it depend how...
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posted by Ryanne81
"Hello to all!"

"What's the Craic?"

"So its half time at the show in LA and i thought to myself, what will i do? So here i am writing my blog! today we done an interview in a kilt shop somewhere in LA..i think it was more down near O.C. area, it was for E entertainment and it was good fun... YOU'LL SEE!"

"friday was a day off and it was MENTAL in Las Vegas... would love to back there for a few more days...went on the New York roller coaster, done a bit of gambling, checked out the dancing water and took loads of cool pix...A good days fun for sure!"

"San Diego was a laugh to even though it was...
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posted by Ryanne81
Artist: Keith Harkin
Song: The Island



They say the skies of Lebanon are burning
Those mighty cedars bleeding in the heat
They're showing pictures on the television
Women and children dying in the street
And we're still at it in our own place
Still trying to reach the future through the past
Still trying to carve tomorrow from a tombstone

But hey, don't listen to me
This wasn't meant to be no sad song
We've heard too much of that before
Right now I only want to be with you
Till the mornin' dew comes fallin'

And I want to take you to the island
Trace your footprints in the sand
And in the evening when the sun...
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Hey all - Keith answered another round of questions for everyone!! Here they are! Enjoy.

1. Have u seen the movie Sufer Dude? its really funny nope

2. What is your fav Type of gum? strawberry

3. Do u like Cats? dont mind them, i used to have lots when i was younger.

4. Of all the places in the world that you haven't seen yet, which city or country would you most like visit, and why? Mexico...WAVES

5. Does your car have a name? no.....give me a few options?

6. Keith - You know I just have to ask... what's your favorite poem? dont have one

7. Of your own stuff, do you have a favorite song or lyric?...
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Howdy ya'll, i hope that you are all behaving per usual and not doing anything that I wouldn't do!!!

I've been kept busy the past few week's doing anything and everything, to stay active. I wrote quite a cool wee tune last night on my 12 string fender, there is a class sound outa it and I'm glad i own it. It's funny sometimes when you lift a different guitar and just get a completely different buzz outa it and write a style of song that you wouldn't normally, (well thats my excuse for owning all those guitarz!!!)!

The surf Hasn't been all that great since i got home which is a pity but i reckon...
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I found a Hobnobs recipe on-line, and after a few changes to the recipe (we don't do grams very well in the US..) I tried it out last night. They're a hit!! Hobnobs are fantastically delicious cookies! The recipe I found states that it's a pretty accurate 'copycat' version of the classic British biscuit. Here's the recipe:

240g self-raising flour (about 2 cups)
240g sugar (1 1/2 cups to 1 1/2 cups)
240g porridge oats (about 3 cups) -- I used Quaker oatmeal
240g margarine (1 1/4 cup) -- I used butter - no margarine in my refrigerator!
1 Tbsp golden syrup (you can order it on-line... I used light...
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