Three Leafed Shamrock
| "Three Leafed Shamrock" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by John Kerr | ||||
| B-side | "There's A Bridle Hanging On The Wall" | |||
| Released | 1970 | |||
| Recorded | 1970 | |||
| Genre | Sentimental ballad, Irish traditional | |||
| Length | 4:27 | |||
| Label | Pye | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Traditional | |||
| John Kerr singles chronology | ||||
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"Three Leafed Shamrock," also called "Three Leaf Shamrock," is a 1970 Irish ballad performed by Irish singer John Kerr, with Hugh McClean and P. J. Wilhare.[1][2][3]
Lyrics
The song describes a girl giving a three-leafed shamrock, a symbol of Ireland, to her lover, as he moves abroad on St Patrick's Day.[4]
Song history
"Three Leafed Shamrock," a traditional song, was released by John Kerr in 1970 and reached number 1 in the Irish singles chart for the week of 1 April 1972.[5][6] It was later covered by Daniel O'Donnell, Dermot Hegarty and by Margo.[7]
References
- ^ "John Kerr With Hugh McClean And P.J. Wilhare - Three Leafed Shamrock". May 11, 1970 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ https://itmacatalogues.ie/Portal/Default/en-GB/RecordView/Index/34892
- ^ "From the Music Capitals of the World". Billboard. New York City: Billboard Publications Inc. 19 August 1972. p. 45.
- ^ "Daniel O'Donnell – Three Leaf Shamrock" – via genius.com.
- ^ "Blue Boys". www.irish-showbands.com.
- ^ "From the Music Capitals of the World". Billboard. New York City: Billboard Publications Inc. 10 June 1972. p. 50.
- ^ "The Three Leafed Shamrock Lyrics Chords & Sheet Music". Irish folk songs.