Music Of Ireland - Welcome To America

[magnficentfan]

I just found out that this is going to be airing... tomorrow! (Or at least in some areas... )

I'm getting in on WNJN PBS on Thursday the 12th and Saturday the 14th.

This show is supposed to feature the Corrs as well as U2, Celtic Woman, the Irish Tenors, etc. Once I watch it, I'll let you all know what's on it. ;D

Edited to say that a CD/DVD combo will be released through Barnes & Noble on August 31st. The Corrs are featured on the DVD. music.barnesandnoble.com/Music-Of-Ireland-2-Welcome-To-America/e/899225001110/?itm=1&USRI=Music+Of+Ireland+Welcome+To+America

-- Marie

[DazedOblivion]

Thanks, Marie!

I tried to find it a site to see if it will be on TV in my area, but didn't find it. Part 1 was not showed in my area.

I did pre-order the CD/DVD.

Let us know how you like it. Andrea's appearance on Part 1 was very brief. I expect the subject matter for Part 2 will mean there will be a lengthier appearance.

[magnficentfan]

The Corrs were featured for a total of about 5 minutes. Most of it was footage of the I Know My Love video, and from the Today Show in 2004 (although it was labeled as 2001). There was a brief bit with Andrea & Jim being interviewed by Moya Brennan where they talked about Breathless being their biggest success in America because it got a lot of airplay and performing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Andrea also made mention of how there's no snobbery in music in the States, and how everyone has to work hard and do what they have to do (like riding on top of a turkey) to get themselves noticed.

I wish there was more about the Corrs, but it was a really interesting documentary. And the footage of U2 from 30 years ago was priceless!

-- Marie

[DazedOblivion]

Thanks for the summary, Marie!

I was hoping that they would be on a longer, but there's a lot to cover in such a short show. Sort of bothersome that they got the 2001/2004 dates mixed up. But, oh well, I ordered it already and, like you, am interested in the show on several levels.