Nathan suggested Paddy record a Galway Paddy song
An almost forgotten hit among the Irish in London over 25 years ago by Ballinasloe man, the late Lee Lynch, titled Paddy’s On the Move Again, was suggested as ideal for revival by Nathan Carter to young star Paddy Treacy.
“It’s a song that I’ve always liked but never ever thought of recording, until four different people, all at different times suggested that I should do so.
“The first one that suggested it was none other than Nathan Carter who is a good friend of mine. He had been saying to me for ages that it would be ideal for me and to be honest it’s scary the number of people who suggested that song to me,” says ‘Banjo’ Paddy.
Eventually, and on the insistence of Nathan and many others, he decided to include it in his live programme.
“To be honest it’s been going down a treat so far everywhere I play it including recently at the Corrandulla Show, which was a brilliant afternoon with a great jiving competition there in the sunshine. That was one of the best gigs I’ve ever played in the Galway area.
“At the Corrandulla event I was joined on stage for a few songs by young Barry Cunningham from Headford and that worked a treat too,” he added.
A fast-paced song such as Paddy’s on the Move Again is most appropriate for the fast lane lifestyle that young Paddy has been living since winning TG4’s Glór Tíre last year.
“I’m never off the road now there is so much work out there at present that honestly at times it’s hard to keep up with it but I’m lovin’ it all.
“Also, I’m on the move in another area as well, which is totally different to music, as I’ve recently bought a wee wholesale business here in Enniskillen distributing drinks, confectionery, sweets and similar items.”
He says that he is also “flat out” with the music also.
“Thank God there are a lot of really good gigs coming in for me and hopefully they will keep coming in and now the Paddy song will keep me more on the move than ever,” he laughed. Paddy, (22), says that he always loved the song since he first heard it.
“There are a lot of great songs from the past like the Paddy one and our revival is with a new arrangement.
“Winning the Glór Tíre was a huge boost for me but even if you didn’t win it, just being on the show can lead to huge success,” he added.
The late Lee Lynch came from St Brendan’s Terrace in Ballinasloe, where there is a commemorative plaque at his birthplace.
He was one of the most talented, yet underrated singer-songwriters from Ireland’s showband era.
He fronted various band here in the 1950s and 60s and replaced Brendan Bowyer as lead singer with the famous Royal Showband from 1971 to 1973.