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Tommy Sands was born on the family farm on the 'Ryan Road' [7] in the townland of Ryan, near Mayobridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. [8] His parents, Mick and Bridie, both came from families of singers, musicians and storytellers and encouraged a love of Irish culture and tradition in their seven children (Mary, the eldest, then Hugh, Ben, Colum, Eugene and Anne.
Tommy Sands at the Nuremberg Bardentreffen world music festival 2014. The Sands Family is a Northern Irish musical family band originating from Mayobridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. Their repertoire largely consists of their own compositions as well as traditional Irish songs. The band is considered one of the most influential folk groups.
Nancy Sinatra and Tommy Sands, 1962 . Tommy Sands and singer Nancy Sinatra married in 1960 and divorced in 1965. [13] His career had declined significantly by 1965, triggering speculation that Frank Sinatra had him "blacklisted" in the entertainment industry after their divorce. [14] Such reports were denied by both Sands and Sinatra. [15]
"There Were Roses" is an Irish folk song based on a true story.It was written by the Northern Ireland folk singer and songwriter Tommy Sands.. It was first recorded in 1985 by Robbie O'Connell, Mick Moloney and Jimmy Keane as the title track of their first joint album titled There Were Roses and incorrectly credited to "Moloney, O'Connell & Keane" on the Green Linnet label.
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The trio released two critically acclaimed albums: There Were Roses in 1985 (including the first recording of the iconic Irish song "There Were Roses" that was penned by the famous Irish folk singer-songwriter Tommy Sands but recorded first by the trio) and the album Kilkelly in 1987 including O'Connell's signature song "Killkelly".
Thomas, Tommy or Tom Sands may refer to: Thomas Sands (fencer) (1907–1984), American Olympic fencer; Tommy Sands (born 1937), American singer and actor; Tommy Sands (Irish singer) (born 1945), Irish folk singer; Tom Sands (born 1954), Iowa State Representative from the 87th District; Thomas Sands (MP), Member of Parliament for Cumberland ...