Paul Brady

Paul Joseph Brady (born 19 May 1947)[1] is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician from Strabane, Northern Ireland.[2] His work straddles folk and pop. He was interested in a wide variety of music from an early age. He initially collaborated with several major bands, prior to launching a successful solo career.

Initially popular for playing Irish traditional music in a duo with Andy Irvine and later with Tommy Peoples and Matt Molloy, he later turned to a more rock-inspired electric style with poignant political lyrics. Some of his most popular songs are: “Crazy Dreams”, “Nothing but the Same Old Story”, “The Island”, “Night Hunting Time”, “Steel Claw” and “Paradise Is Here”.[3]

Paul Joseph Brady was born in Belfast and raised in the small town of Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on the border with County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. His father Seán Brady was a music teacher who taught flute. Brady was educated at Sion Mills Primary School, St. Columb’s College, Derry and University College Dublin.[4] He is prominently featured in the documentary film The Boys of St. Columb’s.[citation needed]