“O’Connell has a unique perspective on life from both sides of the Atlantic. His music spans a wide spectrum of emotion, balancing cynicism with light hearted discourse and moving sentimentality… although he has obvious roots in traditional Irish music, O’Connell is never limited by its charm or range. Instead, he pushes his music further into the mainstream…”
– Chris Fisher, The Minuteman Chronicle
Welcome to Robbie O’Connell’s Songbook.
For over 30 years, Robbie has been writing songs that define “… the Irish condition, both for natives and American-born, in intriguing and enthralling ways.” In this Songbook collection, you will find all of his published original songs as well as a few adaptations to traditional songs.
To find the song, click on the title below.
At the end of each song you will find discography and copyright information and the occasional MP3.
- American Lives
- Big Brother
- Full Moon Over Managua
- Galileo
- Hard to Say Goodbye (Home Away From Home)
- House of Cards
- If Wishes Were Horses
- Islander’s Lament
- Keg of Brandy
- Land of Liberty
- Love Knows No Bounds
- Love of the Land
- Out On the Ocean
- So Near
- The Early Riser
- The Man From Connemara
- The Mistress
- The Singer
- The Turning of the Tide
- The Winning Side
- There Is Hope
- Two Nations
- When the Moon Is Full
- You’re Not Irish