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
Last Song
Paddy Goes to Holyhead Lyrics
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Take care of yourself everywhere and hold your head up high
The moon is shining clearly and the stars are shining bright
This will be a last song for tonight
When I´m old and doddering and my race is almost run
Will you ever think of me will you miss me when I´m gone
Forget all pain and sorrow come and rest here by my side
Last night I dreamed the waters came rushing to and fro
The siren gave a warning I watched my body go
The sea began to rollin´ oh god I cannot land
I hear a loud voice calling: Please save this drowing man
The song "Last Song" by Paddy Goes to Holyhead tells a story of farewell and a wish for remembrance. The singer acknowledges that this will be the last song and last goodbye, urging the listener to take care of themselves and hold their head up high. The setting is peaceful and serene, with a clear moon and bright stars shining. The singer wonders if they will be remembered once they are old and their race is almost run. They invite the listener to forget all pain and sorrow and rest by their side as they sing the last song for tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
This will be a last song this will be a last goodbye
The singer is bidding farewell and this song marks the end of his musical journey.
Take care of yourself everywhere and hold your head up high
The singer urges the listeners to take care of themselves and face their problems boldly.
The moon is shining clearly and the stars are shining bright
The night sky is beautiful and peaceful, adding to the melancholic mood of the last song.
This will be a last song for tonight
The singer emphasizes that this song is the last of the night.
When I'm old and doddering and my race is almost run
The singer wonders if the listeners will remember him when he is old and nearing the end of his life.
Will you ever think of me will you miss me when I'm gone
The singer asks the listeners if they will remember him after he has passed away.
Forget all pain and sorrow come and rest here by my side
The singer wants the listeners to put their troubles aside and find comfort in the music.
This will be a last song for tonight
The singer reiterates that this is the final song of the evening.
Last night I dreamed the waters came rushing to and fro
The singer recalls a dream in which he was caught in tumultuous waters.
The siren gave a warning I watched my body go
In the dream, the singer heard a warning and saw his physical body drifting away.
The sea began to rollin' oh god I cannot land
The singer felt helpless as the sea became rough and he struggled to find a safe place to land.
I hear a loud voice calling: Please save this drowning man
In his dream, the singer heard a voice asking for help as he struggled in the water.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER ANDERS SVENSSON, MAGNUS SVENINGSSON
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