The band's name not only is inspired by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, but also refers to the so-called "paddies", a term once used for Irish emigrants, as well as the Welsh seaport Holyhead which had been an important transit station for many Irish emigrants.
Current members:
Paddy Schmidt: vocals, guitar, harp, whistles, bagpipes
Jo Naumann (1992–1995, and again since 2005): vocals, accordion, keyboards
Uwe "Uhu" Bender (since 2005): bass
Nicole Ansperger (since 2005): fiddle
Dirk "Schimmel" Schäfer (since 2007, former X-Cellent): percussion
Former members:
Rainer Opitz (1988-1991)
Andreas Reich (1988–1991); 1992–2003 with An Cat Dubh
Mathias Kohlmann (1989–1993)
Kalle Spriestersbach (1993-2007); former Crazy ’bout Kinski
Andi Kopp (1993–1998); former Crazy ’bout Kinski
Almut Ritter (1993–1997)
Blacky P. Schwarz (1995–1998)
Helen Mannert (1997–2001)
Jürgen Köhler (1998-2003)
Markus Hochwürden Ries (1998–2001)
Rüdiger Kist (1999–? , 2003–2005)
Jens Kempgens (2001–2004)
Wolfgang Ritter (2001–2004)
Mark Patrick (2002–2004)
Boris Mittelstädt (2004)
Marian Juravlea (2004)
Discography:
1989 — The Fairy King (Tape, self-published)
1989 — On The One Road (Tape, self-published)
1990 — Emigrants (Vinyl-LP, self-published)
1991 — Live In Darmstadt (Tape, self-published)
1992 — Here’s To The People (CD, Indigo)
1993 — Supermegaultraliveshow (CD, Indigo)
1994 — Ready For Paddy? (CD, Indigo)
1996 — E.& O.E. (CD, Indigo)
1998 — Hooray (CD, Indigo)
1998 — Live (CD, Indigo)
2000 — Paddy Tales (CD, Indigo)
2002 — Red Letter Days (CD, Indigo)
2004 — Acoustic Nights (CD, Indigo)
Website (in German):
http://www.paddy.de
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/paddygoes2holyhead
Here's to the People
Paddy Goes to Holyhead Lyrics
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So, here′s to the people, a long way they come
The emigrant races from merciless places are run
So, here′s to the people, a long way they come
The emigrant races from merciless places are run
They don′t believe what the government said
They don′t like to wait until they′re dead
From animosity and bloodshed
[chorus]
Fathers and mothers, young and old
Children and grannies along they strolled
You don′t know the stories they were told
Of the land they will behold
[chorus]
The song "Here's to the People" by Paddy Goes to Holyhead is a tribute to the people who were forced to leave their homelands due to unforgiving circumstances. The chorus of the song "So, here’s to the people, a long way they come, The emigrant races from merciless places are run" pays homage to the immigrants who traveled great distances to escape persecution, poverty, and war to start a new life. They bring with them their diverse cultures, languages, and traditions that enrich the societies they settle in. The song highlights that the immigrants never believed what the government said and were desperate to leave the animosity and bloodshed behind for a better future.
The verses of the song paint a picture of families, young and old, embarking on long, arduous journeys, often on foot, towards new lands. The lyrics "Fathers and mothers, young and old, Children and grannies along they strolled, You don′t know the stories they were told, Of the land they will behold" depict the struggles and stories of the immigrants. The songs speak of their resilience, determination, and dreams, hopes for a brighter future.
Overall, the song "Here's to the People" is a tribute to diversity, immigration, and multiculturalism. It reminds us to recognize and celebrate the contributions of immigrants who have made significant sacrifices and faced enormous challenges to pursue their dreams of a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
So, here's to the people, a long way they come
Let's raise a toast to the people who traveled a long way
The emigrant races from merciless places are run
These people are running from places that have been cruel to them
They don't believe what the government said
They don't trust the government's promises and lies
They don't like to wait until they're dead
They don't want to wait until they die to have a better life
For thousands of reasons many have fled
There are numerous reasons why people have left their countries
From animosity and bloodshed
These reasons include hostility and violence
Fathers and mothers, young and old
The people who have come range from parents to the elderly
Children and grannies along they strolled
Even the youngest and oldest are walking together
You don't know the stories they were told
These people have stories about what they've been through
Of the land they will behold
Stories of the land they will see and live in
[chorus]
Let's raise a toast again to these brave people who have come so far
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lebloody2574
Ich hör Paddy seit dem ich Gedenken kann und durfte ihn auf einem Pfadfinder Lager mal "kennenlernen"
@LadyFromVulcan
Kann auch nicht sagen, dass ich ihn wirklich kenne, aber er war immer sehr locker und unkompliziert, so wie ich ihn erlebt habe. Stand nach dem Konzert einfach noch an der Bar z.B. oder hat mir auch mal sehr nett auf einen Brief an die Band geantwortet. Cooler Typ - mit einer geilen Stimme. :)
@AndreDelarue
1994 war ein Jahr vor dem Abi in Obertshausen... wir sind in den Steinbruch gefahren, wir waren bei den Helldogs, in der Krone und im MTV in Offenbach... Kurt Cobain hat sich irgendwann mal die Birne rausgeschossen, Perl Jam und Faith No More waren hip und alles war gut...Viel Hasch und dann noch PGTH ... Gute , Alte , Zeit
@shizuarc7164
2005 abschluss jahr wir sind mit unseren 125ern (mopeds) auf ein feld gefahren jeder hatte 2 gramm wir ham musik gehört und für einen abend war alles wirklich alles super
@noonesenemy89
ich liebe dieses lied! hab leider keine musik von pgth aber jedes, was hier so auf youtube ist ist ziemlich schön.. ausserdem steh ich auf irish folk...:)
@Telemaker
Ich-habe-PGTH-zum-erstenmal-1994-in-Gelnhausen-live-gesehen. War-damals-ein-Sau-geiles-Konzert:)
@irland1961
Hallo steyer!Meine Bemerkung bezog sich auf den Beitrag von Schimpfhanse in dem bedauert das Lied nicht runterladen zu können! Das könnte ich auch falsch verstanden haben!!Youtube als Plattform um neue Musik kennen zu lernen ist voll ok und ich nutze das reichlich! Ich verdächtige niemanden sondern nur allgemein appelieren richtigen Künstlern auch das zukommen zu lassen was ihnen zusteht! Leider werden auf Youtube auch Tipps gegeben wo und wie man ruterlädt siehe Kommetar von Anphobian.
@irland1961
zur Info Paddy hat eine Homepage!!!Bitte KAUFT die CDs!Man bekommt selten so gute Musik Bitte unterstützt echte Künstler und klaut Bitte nicht deren Musik! Diese Künstler brauchen eure Unterstützung und nichts hasse ich mehr als Menschen auszunutzen!! Guiness