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Paul Brady: Biography, Facts and Career

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Paul Joseph Brady (born 19 May 1947) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician from Strabane, Northern Ireland. His work straddles folk and pop. He was interested in a wide variety of music from an early age. Initially popular for playing Irish traditional music in a duo with Andy Irvine and later with Tommy Peoples and Matt Molloy and solo, he later turned to a more rock-inspired electric style with poignant political lyrics. Some of his most popular songs are his interpretations of the traditional "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" and "Arthur McBride", and the originals "Crazy Dreams", "Nothing but the Same Old Story", "The Island", "Night Hunting Time", "Steel Claw" performed by Tina Turner, "Paradise Is Here", "The World is What You Make It" and "Once in a Lifetime".

Quick facts about Paul Brady

  • Full name: Paul Brady
  • Born: 1947-05-19
  • Nationality: Ireland
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q648789

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Who is Paul Brady?

Paul Joseph Brady (born 19 May 1947) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician from Strabane, Northern Ireland.

What nationality is Paul Brady?

Paul Brady is Ireland.

When was Paul Brady born?

Paul Brady was born on 1947-05-19.

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