Davey Pat Arthur (born 24 September 1954 in County Donegal) is an Ireland folk music singer.
Early life
Originally from Donegal,
Arthur moved to
Scotland at the age of two.
He started to play music at the age of eight, and returned to Ireland aged 18.
Career
Known for playing the
banjo,
mandolin and
guitar,
he was originally a solo artist before joining with the
the Fureys in 1978.
Touring and performing as The Fureys and Davey Arthur, the group had several
Chart-topper in Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s,
and a top 20 hit in the UK singles chart in 1981.
Arthur left the Fureys in 1992, pursuing a solo career and undertook a number of solo tours.
Discography
Davey Arthur has written over 40 compositions,
that have featured on 28 albums.
Solo albums
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Celtic Side Saddle (1994)
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Cut to the Chase (1998)
The Buskers (with Paul Furey and Brendan Leeson)
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Life Of A Man Rubber Records RUB 007 (1973)
The Fureys & Davey Arthur (Studio Albums)
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Emigrant (1977)
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Morning on a Distant Shore (1977)
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Banshee (1978)
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When You Were Sweet 16 (1981)
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Steal Away (1983)
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Golden Days (1984)
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In Concert (1984)
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At the End of the Day (1985)
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The First Leaves of Autumn (1986)
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Red Rose Café (EP) (1987)
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Poor Man's Dream (EP) (1988)
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The Scattering (1988)
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Alcoholidays (1998)
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Gallipoli (2007)
