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About Galway Girl
"Galway Girl" is a song recorded by English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran. The song is a collaboration between Sheeran and Irish folk band Beoga, and is heavily influenced by Irish traditional music. On Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March 2017, Sheeran announced the song as the third single from his 2017 album ÷, accompanied by a lyric video. The song entered the charts of 31 countries around the world. It topped the charts in Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Slovenia, and Slovakia; reached number two in the UK, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland; and reached the top five on the charts of Germany, Hungary, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. "Galway Girl" was included on the year-end top singles charts of 17 countries, including the top five of Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, and the UK; the top 10 of Australia, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden; and the top 20 of Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland. The song was certified Platinum or multi-Platinum in 13 countries.more »
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She played the fiddle in an Irish bandBut she fell in love with an English manKissed her on the neck and then I took her by the handSaid, "baby, I just want to dance"I meet her on Grafton street right outside of the barShe shared a cigarette with me while her brother played the guitarShe asked me what does it mean, the Gaelic ink on your arm?Said it was one of my friend's songs, do you want to drink on?She took Jamie as a chaser, Jack for the funShe got Arthur on the table with Johnny riding as a shotgunChatted some more, one more drink at the barThen put Van on the jukebox, got up to danceYou know, she played the fiddle in an Irish bandBut she fell in love with an English manKissed her on the neck and then I took her by the handSaid, "baby, I just want to dance"With my pretty little Galway girlYou're my pretty little Galway girlYou know she beat me at darts and then she beat me at poolAnd then she kissed me like there was nobody else in the roomAs last orders were called was when she stood on the stoolAfter dancing to Kaleigh,singing to trad tunesI never heard Carrickfergus ever sang so sweetA capella in the bar using her feet for a beatOh, I could have that voice playing on repeat for a weekAnd in this packed out room swear she was singing to meYou know, she played the fiddle in an Irish bandBut she fell in love with an English manKissed her on the neck and then I took her by the handSaid, "baby, I just want to dance"My pretty little Galway girlMy, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girlMy, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girlMy, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girlAnd now we've outstayed our welcome and it's closing timeI was holding her hand, her hand was holding mineOur coats both smell of smoke, whisky and wineAs we fill up our lungs with the cold air of the nightI walked her home then she took me insideTo finish some Doritos and another bottle of wineI swear I'm gonna put you in a song that I writeAbout a Galway girl and a perfect nightShe played the fiddle in an Irish bandBut she fell in love with an English manKissed her on the neck and then I took her by the handSaid, "baby, I just want to dance"My pretty little Galway girlMy, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girlMy, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girlMy, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl, hey
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Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and producer. He was born in Halifax, before moving to Framlingham. He learned to play guitar and started writing songs at a young age. He began recording in 2005 and moved to London in 2008 to pursue a music career. In 2009, he played 312 gigs. In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project which led him to be signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Buoyed by the commercial breakthrough of the singles "The A Team" and "Lego House", his debut album + has been certified quintuple platinum in the United Kingdom. In 2012, he won two BRIT Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough of… more »
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Written by: Damien Gerard McKee, Sean Brendan Graham, Eamon Murray, Niamh Dunne, Liam Padraig Bradley, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Foy Best Vance, Amy Victoria Wadge, John McDaid, Amy Wadge, Damian McKee, Edward Sheeran, Foy Vance, Johnny McDaid, Liam Bradley, Sean Graham
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group
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8 facts about this song
Release and Recognition"Galway Girl" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released as part of his third studio album, "÷ (Divide)" in 2017. - That same year, the song reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 1 in the Irish singles charts. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Galway Girl" was filmed in the city of Galway, in the heart of Ireland, honoring the song's title. - In the video, it's actually Ed Sheeran who is being filmed by the lead actress, Saoirse Ronan, providing a first-person perspective. |
Song InspirationThe song is inspired by Niamh Dunne, a fiddler in the band Beoga, and is about a man who falls in love with an Irish girl. - Ed Sheeran expressed his affection for the Irish culture and tradition which influenced this song and its upbeat style. |
Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song references the Irish folk song "Carrickfergus" and Ed Sheeran's personal experiences in Ireland. - It paints a picture of a night of dancing, drinking, and romance, which many listeners have found relatable and enjoyable. |
Co-writing and CollaborationEd Sheeran co-wrote "Galway Girl" with the Irish folk band Beoga, and they also provided the traditional Irish music backdrop for the song. - This collaboration offers an infused genre of pop music with elements of traditional Irish music. |
Breaching Cultural BoundariesDespite the specific Irish theme, "Galway Girl" has gained international success and is one of Ed Sheeran's most-streamed songs on Spotify. - Its popularity shows Ed Sheeran's ability to resonate with diverse global audiences despite the song's cultural specificity. |
Commercial SuccessIn 2017, "Galway Girl" became the most-played song in the UK, with 6.8 million streams in a single week. - The single has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. |
ControversiesWhen "Galway Girl" was released, it sparked a controversy over the image of Ireland it promoted, with some praising it for celebrating Irish culture and others criticizing it for providing a stereotype. - Eye-catching was also Ed Sheeran's tattoo mistake made for the song, where Saoirse Ronan deliberately wrote "Galway Grill" instead of "Galway Girl". This anecdote has been often mentioned in his interviews. |
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