Three Leafed Shamrock

"Three Leafed Shamrock"
Single by John Kerr
B-side	"There's A Bridle Hanging On The Wall"
Released	1970
Recorded	1970
Genre	Sentimental ballad, Irish traditional
Length	4:27
Label	Pye
Songwriter(s)	Traditional
John Kerr singles chronology
"At Home In Donegal" (1970) "Three Leafed Shamrock" (1970) "The Dark Island" (1974)

"Three Leafed Shamrock," also called "Three Leaf Shamrock," is a 1970 Irish ballad performed by Irish singer John Kerr, with Hugh McClean and P. J. Wilhare. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Lyrics

The song describes a girl giving a three-leafed shamrock, a symbol of Ireland, to her lover, as he moves abroad on St Patrick's Day. ^[4]

Song history

"Three Leafed Shamrock," a traditional song, was released by John Kerr in 1970 and reached number 1 in the Irish singles chart for the week of 1 April 1972. ^{[5] [6]} It was later covered by Daniel O'Donnell, Dermot Hegarty and by Margo. ^[7]

References

1. "John Kerr With Hugh McClean And P.J. Wilhare - Three Leafed Shamrock". May 11, 1970 – via www.discogs.com.
2. https://itmacatalogues.ie/Portal/Default/en-GB/RecordView/Index/34892
3. "From the Music Capitals of the World". Billboard . New York City: Billboard Publications Inc. 19 August 1972. p. 45.
4. "Daniel O'Donnell – Three Leaf Shamrock" – via genius.com.
5. "Blue Boys". www.irish-showbands.com.
6. "From the Music Capitals of the World". Billboard . New York City: Billboard Publications Inc. 10 June 1972. p. 50.
7. "The Three Leafed Shamrock Lyrics Chords & Sheet Music". Irish folk songs.

External links

• Three Leafed Shamrock on YouTube