Paddy on the Road is the debut album by Irish

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 Christy Moore

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, released in 1969. The album was produced and co-written by Dominic Behan

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.

Although issued on a major label (Mercury Records

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), only 500 copies were pressed of the original 1969 issue.

Christy Moore has printed up a limited number of CD copies that (as of October 2010) are for sale at his gigs.

Track listing

1. "Paddy on the Road"
2. "Marrow Bones"
3. "Strike Weapon"
4. "Avondale"
5. "James Larkin"
6. "Cúnla"
7. "Spanish Lady"
8. "Belfast Brigade"
9. "Cricklewood"
10. "Curragh of Kildare"
11. "Maid from Athy"
12. "Father McFadden"

External links

• Christy Moore Official Discography – Paddy on the Road