Phil Coulter is one of Ireland’s best-loved and most iconic musicians. He's seen a remarkable rise from modest beginnings on the streets of post-war Derry to the summit of the global charts as a composer to a host of the biggest stars such as Luke Kelly, Cliff Richard, Sandie Shaw and Elvis Presley.
Phil has been a towering presence on the world music stage for over 55 years and remains an iconic figure in Irish music. His new single Dear God went straight to number 1 in the Easy Listening Charts in Ireland and the UK, and and number 5 in the USA in September.
Chatting to Geoff on today's Lunchbox on WLR, Phil said the piece was originally composed as a solo violin melody, during Lockdown. He then added lyrics and added the singing voice of fellow Derryman George Hutton, as well as an orchestral ensemble in studio.
Phil is embarking on an Irish tour, below are the dates:
“RETURNING TO TRANQUILITY.” IRISH TOUR 2021
- FRIDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER ’21 - THE VENUE THEATRE, RATOATH
- WEDNESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER ‘ 21 - HARVEY’S POINT, DONEGAL
- THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER ’21 - TULLAMORE COURT HOTEL
- SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER ’21 - WATERFRONT HOTEL, DUNGLOE
- SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER ’21 - HILLGROVE HOTEL, MONAGHAN
- WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER ’21 - KILMORE HOTEL, CAVAN
- FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER ’21 - DRAOICHT, BANCHARDSTOWN
- SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER ’21 - ATHLONE SPRINGS HOTEL
- THURSDAY 2N.D DECEMBER ’21 - ARKLOW BAY HOTEL
- FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER ’21 - RADISSON BLU HOTEL, CORK
- SUNDAY 5TH DECEMBER ’21 - TRIM CASTLE HOTEL
- FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER ’21 - CIVIC THEATRE, TALLAGHT.
- SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER ’21 - GLOR THEATRE, ENNIS
- SUNDAY 12THDECEMBER ’21 - LOUGHREA HOTEL
- TUESDAY 14TH DECEMBER ’21 - CALMONT HOTEL, GALWAY
- WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER ’21 - RADISSON BLU HOTEL, SLIGO
- THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER ’21 - PILO HOTEL ASHBOURNE
- FRIDAY 17THDECEMBER ’21 - LANDMARK HOTEL, CARRICK ON SHANNON
- SATURDAY 18TH DECEMER ‘21 - MERMAID THEATRE BRAY
- SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER ‘21 - PAVILION THEATRE, DUN LAOGHAIRE
- FRIDAY 31ST DECEMBER ‘21 - MARITIME HOTEL BANTRY
- SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY 2022 - CHARLEVILLE PARK HOTEL
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