I first heard and saw Bridie Gallagher at her St. Patrick's Day concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1959. This was my 16th birthday treat. I thought she was great and have loved her singing ever since. Saw her many times after that in London and various parts of Ireland. She used to be a great hit at the Metropilitan Theatre in Edgware Road, London (sadly no longer there now). I remember once at the Metropolitan she lost her voice due to a throat infection but still managed to come on stage. The orchester played and she got the audiene to sing along!
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