Celtic Thunder debuted in August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin, Ireland, accompanying the Celtic Concert Orchestra under the direction of Phil Coulter, the musical director of the group.
Since the group's formation, Celtic Thunder has released twelve albums: Celtic Thunder, Act Two, Take Me Home, It's Entertainment!, Celtic Thunder Christmas, Storm, Heritage, Voyage, Voyage II, Christmas Voices and Mythology as well as best-of collection Homeland, and twelve live performances on DVD, entitled Celtic Thunder: The Show, Take Me Home, It's Entertainment!, Storm, Christmas, Heritage, Voyage, Voyage II, Live and Unplugged and Mythology, as well as a Christmas performance. In December 2009 Billboard magazine named Celtic Thunder the Top World Album Artist.
Celtic Thunder is known for its eclectic style with songs ranging from a soloist to an ensemble focus. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band on their concert tours, and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.
Members
The members of Celtic Thunder are (in alphabetical order of family name):
Neil Byrne (born November 16, 1977): Music has always been a major part of Neil's life. Born into a musical family, Neil’s father has worked as a professional musician his entire life and his mother is a huge fan of all music. By the age of 5, Neil was gripped by rhythm, which instinctively lead him to drum on anything in front of him. He began learning the guitar when he was 7, hugely helped and encouraged by his father. Later in life a mutual friend approached Neil and asked him to play at a function for one of Ireland’s most renowned songwriters and producers, Phil Coulter. When Sharon Browne and Phil began working on production for Celtic Thunder he was invited to record backing vocals for the debut DVD, and subsequently play lead guitar player for the live show. Neil would have to say the most memorable and prestigious performance of his career to date was in Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Since then he has toured America and Canada extensively with Celtic Thunder and most recently has joined the cast as the 6th leading vocalist with Celtic Thunder.
Paul Michael Byrom (born April 11, 1979) is from Dublin, Ireland. In addition to Celtic Thunder, he has also performed at major sporting events in Ireland and abroad, including singing at the All Ireland Finals in Dublin's Croke Park and at Heinz Field for a Pittsburgh Steelers game in the USA. He has also performed for Ireland's President, Mary McAleese, and for Emperor Akihito of Japan. Paul has released two albums: Velvet and I'll Be Home For Christmas. He left Celtic Thunder as of 2011 to pursue his solo career. Member from 2008-2011
George Donaldson (February 1, 1968- March 12, 2014) is the oldest member of the group and is a well-known balladeer, guitarist and flutist from Glasgow, Scotland. At Scotland's Celtic Park, Donaldson played to 65,000 fans at the opening match of the 2000-2001 season.
Keith Ronald Harkin, (born June 10, 1986), like Damian, is from Derry, Northern Ireland. He plays the guitar and has written one of the songs for Celtic Thunder: "Lauren and I". In 2008, a new solo album by Keith was rumoured to be in the working stages but has not yet been released as of mid 2009. Keith enjoys surfing and has written a song called Chasing Dreams that articulates his love for it. Keith has now recorded more original songs apart from Celtic Thunder, some titles include: Vanity, Don't Lose the Feeling, and What I Like.
Ryan John Kelly (born November 6, 1978) is from The Moy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He holds two degrees from the Queen's University Belfast, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and also a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting, qualifying Ryan to be a chartered accountant.
Damian Joseph McGinty, Jr. (born September 9, 1992) was the youngest member of the group for 4 years and is from Derry, Northern Ireland. He recorded the first Celtic Thunder album when he was only fourteen years old. It is rumoured that McGinty will begin work on a solo album in the next 6 months. He won his first singing contest at the age of five. He recorded the first Celtic Thunder album when he was fourteen years old. McGinty lists Michael Buble, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra among his inspirations.[5] On April 29, 2011 it was announced that Damian was chosen as one of 12 contenders for The Glee Project, a reality series on the Oxygen Network. He tied for first and had a guest starring role in the third season of the Fox hit TV show Glee. He debuted on Glee season 3 episode 4 Pot o' Gold. Though originally awarded a seven-episode arc, his run-time was later extended to 16 episodes including a guest appearance in season 4's Glee Actually. In the summer of 2013 Damian joined Paul Byrom for "The Me and My Shadow" Tour. McGinty is also part of Ethan Bortnick's concert.
Emmet Michael Cahill (born October 18, 1990) became Paul Byrom's replacement. 2010 was a very exciting year for Emmet Cahill; he was awarded the 2010 John Mc Cormack Bursary for the most Promising Young Tenor, and was named the most promising young singer at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He has been a multiple prizewinner at the National Feis Ceoil singing competition in Ireland. Emmet is 20 years old and hails from Mullingar in County Westmeath in Ireland. His musical journey began when at just 5 years old he began learning the piano. By 7 Emmet had begun voice training, and he soon went on to win a music scholarship for high school in Mullingar and spend 5 years intensively studying and playing music. At school he furthered his studies in piano, organ and violin and vocal training, however singing has always been his true love. He continued his education at the prestigious Royal Irish Academy of Music where he received a university degree in Music Performance. He has been in many stage productions in Dublin and has performed on stage at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin and as a soloist at the National Concert Hall. He is an avid sports fan and has performed twice at Croke Park in Dublin, in front of crowds of 90,000. One such occasion was for the 125th Anniversary of The GAA. He has also performed for the President of Ireland Mary McAleese and at several international rugby games Dublin’s new Aviva Stadium. Emmet also sings regularly at the Mullingar Cathedral.
He is a huge sports fan and has won many prizes playing football with his college and local teams. In his spare time, he also loves attending music and sporting events, playing the guitar and listening to music. He attended auditions for Celtic Thunder in June 2010 and was delighted to be asked by Sharon and Phil to join the show. Emmet Cahill is the latest addition to the Celtic Thunder family.
Daniel Furlong
Vocalist
Daniel Furlong was the newest (and youngest) member of Celtic Thunder. Daniel is 13 years old and hails from the town of Taghmon in County Wexford on the Southeast coast of Ireland. He is a boy soprano and was discovered when he entered a singing competition at the age of seven and won! Although Daniel is barely a teenager, he has been performing and singing in public for over six years. Daniels hometown of Wexford is synonymous with Opera and is host to the internationally acclaimed Opera Festival in October of every year. Indeed Daniel is no stranger to opera and played the role of Edgar in the Wexford Light Opera Society production of Ragtime in 2008. In 2008 and again in 2009, Daniel was also cast in the lead role of Oliver in the musical Oliver with both Oyster Lane and Festival productions. He has also performed solo on two national television stations in Ireland. In 2009 Daniel won an All Ireland Song Contest as a solo singer, competing with artists considerably older than he. In 2011 he won "The All Ireland Talent" Show a nationally televised talent competition and Irelands answer to Americas Got Talent. In light of all of his incredible achievements to date, his home county of Wexford honored Daniel by naming him "Wexford Person of the Year" for 2011.
Daniel describes himself as an outgoing and optimistic, friendly and a fun person. He likes to spend time with his friends and family, and he loves the chance to perform. He is quite competitive and loves playing team sports such as hurling, Gaelic football, soccer and rounders (softball). Music is obviously Daniels passion, he practices with his local choir "The Young Wexford Singers" every week and is also learning to play the guitar and the pigeon box. Daniel came to the attention of Celtic Thunder producer Sharon Browne, when he won the All Ireland Talent Show" and she quickly arranged to meet him. His energy and enthusiasm is infectious and once Sharon had met Daniel and seen him perform, she immediately offered him a place in Celtic Thunder. He performs an angelic version of Walking In The Air in the Christmas show and also sings solo in Heritage on Somewhere Over The Rainbow and the Josh Groban hit To Where You Are. Daniel also joins with other members of Celtic Thunder in the Ensembles and performs duets with Keith and Emmet.
Colm Joseph Keegan (born August 2, 1989) is from Dublin, Ireland. He attended University College Dublin on a music scholarship, graduating in 2011 with an honors degree in Music and Irish. Colm auditioned for and was selected for Celtic Thunder in May 2012 as a new vocalist, becoming a sixth member of the previously five-man group. He was formerly a member of the Aontas Choral Ensemble, who are known for their work with Celtic Woman. Colm appeared in the Celtic Woman DVDs 'Songs From The Heart' (2009) and 'Believe' (2011).
Emmett O'Hanlon (born July 9, 1991), Celtic Thunder's newest member, is Emmet Cahill's replacement. He is Irish- American. Emmett will be touring with Celtic Thunder during their Mythology tour and the Christmas Voices Symphony tour.
Beginning in March 2008, the group has been featured throughout the US on the PBS television network more than 1200 times, and during May and June 2008, members of the group were interviewed on dozens of local PBS stations during performances of their show
Celtic Thunder is also the name of a traditional Irish band formed in 1977. The band recorded three albums―1981’s Celtic Thunder; The Light of Other Days (1988), and Hard New York Days in 1996.
That's a Woman
Celtic Thunder Lyrics
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Every feature needs to be loved from the start
Defend her and she?ll surrender
Offend her and she will harden her heart
A delicate creature is something she ain?t, but atake it from me that?s a woman
That isn?t an angel, that isn?t saint, but atake it from me that?s woman
She knows how to please and she knows how to play, take it from me that?s a woman
That?s a woman, That?s a woman.
She knows every move and knows every trick, take it from me that?s a woman
How to kill with a word and cut to the quake(?) take it from me, that?s a woman
How to look through you as if you?re not there, take it form me that?s a woman
How to say no with a flick of her hair, she?ll turn you and burn you and not even care, That?s a woman, that?s a woman
Faithful and true, that?s a woman, trusting in you, that?s a woman
Gentle and constantly caring, strong as the love she is sharing
When you look in the eyes of a woman (look in here eyes, you?ll see nothing but lies, that?s a woman)
And through the disguise of a woman (every one is the same, she?s just playing a game, she?s a woman)
You?ll see in all there, there?s romance in the air
Nothing else can compare, that?s a woman.
Woman, so soft and beguiling,
See her smiling, and feel your heart all aglow
Enfold her, lay her head on your shoulder
And hold her till you just can?t let her go.
Treat her as if you just don?t give a damn, that?s how to handle a woman
Be more of a stallion, less of a lamb, that?s how to handle a woman
Keep her hanging around till she?s ready to burst, that?s how to handle a woman
Don?t try to be bad, be the worst, do unto others but just do it first
To a woman, to a woman
Be wise, be wary and be on your guard, that?s how to handle a woman
If you feel that you?re falling, you?d better be hard, ?cause that?s how to handle a woman
Don?t let her get closer, and don?t let her in, that?s how to handle a woman
'cause if you allow her get under your skin, my friend that?s the end, cause you ain?t gonna win
With a woman, with a woman
Look at her body and look at her move, now that?s what I call a woman
I?m thinking now I?ve got something to prove, ?cause that?s what I call a woman
All my moves are stalling here, I can?t get through to this woman
The pipes, the pipes are calling here, I think I could be falling here for this woman
What a woman
Faithful and true, that?s a woman (She couldn?t be true, she?s just playing with you, what a woman)
Trusting in you, that?s a woman (Trusting in who, you just haven?t a clue, what a woman
Gentle and constantly caring (Just let it be this one?s for me, what a woman)
Strong as the love she is sharing
When you look in the eyes of a woman
And through the disguise of a woman
You?ll see it(?) all there, there?s romance in the air
Nothing else can compare, that?s a wo-
Who would have thought I?d ever get caught
What a woman!
The lyrics of Celtic Thunder's "That's A Woman" speak of the complexities and contradictions of women. The opening lines describe women as delicate creatures, and goes on to say that every feature of hers needs to be loved from the start. However, the lyrics also warn men that offending a woman will cause her to harden her heart, while defending her will lead to her surrender. The song then describes women as beings who know how to play and how to please but can also turn and break a man if he forgets to love, honor, and obey.
The second part of the song implores men to be wise, wary, and on their guard when handling a woman. It advises men to treat women as if they just don't give a damn, keep them hanging around till they are ready to burst, and be more of a stallion than a lamb. It then warns that men should not let women get too close, or they risk falling too hard and losing the game.
This Celtic Thunder song highlights the different personalities and personas that women can embody. It recognizes their gentleness and caring nature, while also acknowledging their manipulative and seductive powers. It warns men not to underestimate women, who can turn from sweet to fierce in a flash. Ultimately, the song celebrates women as romantic, complex beings who are simply irresistible.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman, such a delicate creature
Although she might appear delicate, she is a force to be reckoned with.
Every feature needs to be loved from the start
She wants to be appreciated for all that she is from the beginning.
Defend her and she’ll surrender
If you protect her, she will let down her guard and trust you.
Offend her and she will harden her heart
If you hurt her, she will become cold and unyielding.
A delicate creature is something she ain’t
Although she seems delicate, she is not weak.
That isn’t an angel, that isn’t saint, but a take it from me that’s woman
She is not perfect, but she is a woman, and that means something.
She knows how to please and she knows how to play
She understands how to make herself attractive and how to manipulate situations.
Forget to honor love and obey she’ll take you and break you and throw you away
If you don't show her love and respect, she will destroy you.
She knows every move and knows every trick
She is highly skilled in the art of manipulation.
How to kill with a word and cut to the quake(?), take it from me, that’s a woman
She knows how to use her words to hurt you and make you feel small.
How to look through you as if you’re not there
She can make you feel invisible and unimportant.
How to say no with a flick of her hair, she’ll turn you and burn you and not even care
She can reject you easily and without remorse.
Faithful and true, that’s a woman, trusting in you, that’s a woman
Despite her flaws, she can be loyal and devoted.
Gentle and constantly caring, strong as the love she is sharing
She can be gentle and caring, while still being strong and passionate.
When you look in the eyes of a woman, look in her eyes, you’ll see nothing but lies, that’s a woman
She can be deceptive, and sometimes her eyes don't reveal the truth.
And through the disguise of a woman, every one is the same, she’s just playing a game, she’s a woman
Despite their differences, many women play games in relationships.
You’ll see in all there, there’s romance in the air, nothing else can compare, that’s a woman
Despite the challenges, being with a woman can be incredibly romantic and rewarding.
Woman, so soft and beguiling
She can be gentle and alluring.
See her smiling, and feel your heart all aglow
Her smile can make you feel warm and happy inside.
Enfold her, lay her head on your shoulder, and hold her till you just can’t let her go
Sometimes, all she needs is to feel loved and protected.
Treat her as if you just don’t give a damn, that’s how to handle a woman
Sometimes, ignoring her can drive her wild and make her want you more.
Be more of a stallion, less of a lamb, that’s how to handle a woman
Being confident and assertive can make you more attractive to her.
Keep her hanging around till she’s ready to burst, that’s how to handle a woman
Not giving her everything she wants right away can make her appreciate you more.
Don’t try to be bad, be the worst, do unto others but just do it first to a woman, to a woman
Sometimes, being bad (in a fun way) can be sexy and exciting for her.
Be wise, be wary and be on your guard, that’s how to handle a woman
Be cautious of her intentions, and don't let her hurt you.
If you feel that you’re falling, you’d better be hard, ’cause that’s how to handle a woman
Don't let your feelings control you--you need to be strong to deal with her.
Don’t let her get closer, and don’t let her in, that’s how to handle a woman
Sometimes, keeping your distance from her can make her want you more.
’cause if you allow her get under your skin, my friend that’s the end, cause you ain’t gonna win with a woman, with a woman
If you let her get too close to you emotionally, she might have the upper hand in the relationship.
Look at her body and look at her move, now that’s what I call a woman
She can be incredibly attractive and sexy.
I’m thinking now I’ve got something to prove, cause that’s what I call a woman
Sometimes, men feel they need to prove themselves to women to win their affection.
All my moves are stalling here, I can’t get through to this woman
Sometimes, no matter what you do, she might not be interested.
The pipes, the pipes are calling here, I think I could be falling here for this woman
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might fall for her anyway.
Faithful and true, that’s a woman, She couldn’t be true, she’s just playing with you, what a woman
She can pretend to be faithful and true, but sometimes she is playing with your emotions.
Trusting in you, that’s a woman, Trusting in who, you just haven’t a clue, what a woman
Despite her tendency to play games, sometimes she really does trust you.
Gentle and constantly caring, just let it be this one’s for me, what a woman
She can be gentle and caring and offer a lot of comfort and support.
Strong as the love she is sharing
Her love can be incredibly powerful.
When you look in the eyes of a woman, And through the disguise of a woman, You’ll see it(?) all there, there’s romance in the air, nothing else can compare, that’s a wo-
Despite all the complications and challenges, there can be incredible romance in a relationship with a woman.
Who would have thought I’d ever get caught, What a woman!
Despite everything, sometimes you might find yourself caught up in her spell.
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@Ror0254
Love this song . One of my favourite Paul and Ryan songs ❤
@MrsDigiot
What a performance!!!
@karrenkuzyk9412
❤❤❤❤❤ Celtic Thunder... I've seen them 4 times. Was 💔en when I heard that George had passed away. My niece and I had just seen them, and got George's autograph.
@julievanderleest
Wow that’s a blessing to see them. Losing George was tragic for sure. Crazy how much a short moment can change a life forever. I understand that all too well. My heart went out to George family and friends. The group has never been the same without him but I’m glad that they continued and carry George’s legacy.❤
@Saxonygal
16 years later and this is still one of my absolute favorite songs from Celtic Thunder. The contrast between Ryan and Paul's viewpoints and voices within the storytelling of the song are just fantastic!
@janicerockwell8417
What a man believes is true ! 😊❤
@mike_havens
At the final "Strong as the love she is sharing" I always add 'With Ryan' to it when I sing the song😂
@janeelfgren
LOVE this song.💚💚💚💚💚💚
@johnmize3624
Just love Irish thunder they are so awesome I enjoy there music 😊
@lisajastemski9311
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤LOVE THIS SONG STILL SAW IT WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT