In 1997, Gaelic Storm appeared in the film Titanic as the steerage band. This catapulted them into touring, where they were met with extreme success and popularity. They have toured throughout the United States and Canada, in the United Kingdom, France, and Japan.
To this date, Gaelic Storm tours aggressively, and plays over 125 dates a year. It has also put out six albums since its inception, including the compilation album Special Reserve. The band is notable for its energetic rendering of traditional Irish music and Scottish traditional music, and for its albums which repeatedly top the Billboard world music charts.[citation needed]
Gaelic Storm's album Bring Yer Wellies was released on July 25, 2006 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard World Chart, #16 on the Internet Sales Chart and #31 on the Independent Album Chart. Their fifth album, How Are We Getting Home?, was released in August 2004 and debuted at #3 on the Billboard World Music Charts, #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and re-entered the September 2005 World Albums Chart at #3. "Gaelic Storm". Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
Over its history, the band has replaced its fiddle player a few times, its drummer once, and added Highland, Uilleann, and Deger (electronic) bagpipes to its instrumentation.
In January 2006 the band released its first DVD titled "Gaelic Storm: Live In Chicago". The show was filmed live at the House of Blues in Chicago.
A Simlish version of the song, Scalliwag, from the band's latest album, Bring Yer Wellies, was recorded and featured on the World music channel in the expansion pack, The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, for the popular PC Game, The Sims 2.
Now the next album of Gaelic Storm was released in July 8, 2008, titled "What's the Rumpus?" released by their own label, Lost Again Records. Taken from the Amazon.com Editorial Review of the album, "Inspired by the music that drives their loyal fan base, Whats the Rumpus is a wild party of an album, full of colorful characters and outrageous stories, flavored with Gaelic Storm's signature acoustic sound that gets you dancing and never lets you go. I think this is some of the best writing we have ever done, everything seemed to come together perfectly for this CD, says Steve Twigger, This is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and a barrel of good times. From the upbeat opening title track to the final cut, The Night I Punched Russell Crowe; (a true story involving singer Patrick Murphy), the music captures the contagious energy of the bands carefree attitude and infectious live performances. With instruments ranging from African drums, Irish bagpipes and Celtic fiddle to trombones and Cajun-style accordions, WTR is a three-ring circus of acrobatic songs, swirling tunes and galloping rhythms. Steve Twigger produced the project with co-production by drummer Ryan Lacey and Pat Manske, and additional production by Patrick Murphy. Returning to The Zone studio in Austin TX where the band recorded their previous release Bring Yer Wellies, Gaelic Storm also enlisted the help of a few select Austin locals including Lloyd Maines and 1960's psychedelic performer, Arthur Brown, to round out their eclectic Celtic sound. To quote Patrick Murphy, We have so much fun together as a band, we managed to capture some of the good times we have together on this recording.
Gaelic Storm also includes: Ryan Lacey on drums and world percussion (graduated twice from the Los Angeles Music Academy, once for hands and once for sticks), Pete Purvis of Merrickville, Ontario on uilleann pipes, tin whistle, deger pipes and highland pipes (a Grade 1 piper who toured with award winning pipe bands including the Braemar Pipe Band and played at 2000 Sydney Olympics) and the newest member of the band Jessie Burns on fiddle (originally from Suffolk, England, now living in Colorado)." and Celtic rock genres.
She Was The Prize
Gaelic Storm Lyrics
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And now I'm looking back
It's the end of the road
The last stop on the track
And I smile as think of my true love once more
The light of my life
The one I adore
The prettiest girl with the loveliest eyes
She, she was the prize
Shiny black hair and those lovely, those a lovely brown eyes
I met her one night at the harvest fair dance
I longed for a whisper, I hoped for a glance
Then she turned and she smiled and I melted away
And I knew I'd be with her 'till my dying day
She, she was the prize
The prettiest girl with the loveliest eyes
She, she was the prize
Shiny black hair and those lovely, ah those a lovely brown eyes
We lay on the cliffs
And we walked hand in hand
We threw stones at the waves
We drew hearts in the sand
With out warning clouds rolled in and blackened the sun
And when they rolled out
My light she was gone
She, she was the prize
The prettiest girl with the lovliest eyes
She, she was the prize
Shiny black hair and those lovely, those a lovely brown eyes
I've shed all my tears
And I've said my goodbyes
Now I lay myself down
Where my pretty girl lies
And when I awake I'll be on earth no more
I'll be dancing a jig with the girl I adore
She, she was the prize
The prettiest girl with the lovliest eyes
She, she was the prize
Shiny black hair and those lovely, those a lovely brown eyes
The song "She Was The Prize" by Gaelic Storm is a moving and beautifully written ballad about a man reflecting on his life and remembering his true love. The singer of the song is an older man looking back on his life, and as he reaches the end of it, he thinks about his one true love, the light of his life, the one he adored. The man is obviously deeply in love with this woman, and from the way the song is written, it is clear that they shared a very special bond.
The song begins by introducing the singer's reflections on his life as he nears the end of it. As he looks back, he thinks of his true love, the prize of his life. He describes her as the prettiest girl with the loveliest eyes, with shiny black hair and beautiful brown eyes. The man then goes on to recount how he met the woman of his dreams at a harvest fair dance. He was immediately drawn to her and longed for her attention. However, when she turned to him and smiled, he was completely smitten and knew that he had found the one he would spend the rest of his life with.
The song then takes a tragic turn as the singer explains that one day while he was with his love on the cliffs, a sudden storm blackened the sun and when the storm cleared, his love was gone. He has spent his life since then mourning her loss, shedding all his tears and saying his goodbyes, and now the time has come for him to join her once again.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to a deep and lasting love that transcends time and distance. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, and the melody is both haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lived a long life
The singer has reached an old age and is reflecting on the past.
And now I'm looking back
The singer is contemplative about his life.
It's the end of the road
The singer has come to the end of his life.
The last stop on the track
His life is coming to an end like a train journey coming to a close.
And I smile as think of my true love once more
The artist remembers his love with fondness.
The light of my life
The singer's love brought brightness to his life.
The one I adore
The singer held his love in high regard.
She, she was the prize
The artist's love was the ultimate prize.
The prettiest girl with the loveliest eyes
The artist admired his love's physical beauty.
Shiny black hair and those lovely, those a lovely brown eyes
The artist reminisces about his love's specific physical features.
I met her one night at the harvest fair dance
The singer met his love at a dance.
I longed for a whisper, I hoped for a glance
The artist was drawn to his love and wanted her attention.
Then she turned and she smiled and I melted away
His love's smile left a lasting impression on the singer.
And I knew I'd be with her 'till my dying day
The singer felt a strong love for his partner that he felt would never diminish.
We lay on the cliffs
The singer and his love shared a special moment together.
And we walked hand in hand
They shared a bond that was both physical and emotional.
We threw stones at the waves
The couple shared playful moments together at the beach.
We drew hearts in the sand
Their love was expressed in simple, everyday moments.
With out warning clouds rolled in and blackened the sun
The moment of happiness was shattered.
And when they rolled out
My light she was gone
The artist's love died suddenly and tragically.
I've shed all my tears
The artist has mourned his loss.
And I've said my goodbyes
The artist has dealt with his grief and is ready to move on.
Now I lay myself down
The singer is preparing to pass away.
Where my pretty girl lies
The artist is happy to be reunited with his love in death.
And when I awake I'll be on earth no more
The singer is at peace with the idea of death.
I'll be dancing a jig with the girl I adore
The singer is expressing his belief in an afterlife with his love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEPHEN TWIGGER
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Tyler Wilson
Wow this is a beautiful song. I wish I would have heard this before my wedding because this would have been the song we had playing for our first dance as a married couple. I always tell my wife that she is my prize. Gaelic Storm is an awesome band.
claire alexander
That's lovely. I'd like them at my wedding, also. Preferably live!
Rhiannon Grimwood
At my gampa's funeral. By his request. Rest In Peace, Gahmee & Gampa. I can only dream of a love like yours. <3
104thDIVTimberwolf
This brings back my favorite memories of my Grandparents, especially my Mom's parents. Grandmother was an Irish girl, who moved to Philadelphia from Ireland when she was 16. She married my Grandfather a year later and they were together for a tragically-short 67 year and 7 children (Mom was number 5).
My Dad's parents were married for 55 years.
In both cases, my Grandmothers passed away first and in both cases, my Grandfathers mostly died with them.
fflamadwy2009
i'd love to hear this playing in the pub. beer & live/recorded music = perfection.
George Devore
Saw em in concert---Awesome! Love this song!
lennycohenfan
Phenomenonally beautiful.
Señor Bojangles
I LOVE THIS SONG
George Devore
Best Current Irish Group out there!
NvE
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!