Organist John Kiley playing the song the Celtics came out to, "The Irish Have a Great Day Tonight"

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2 жыл бұрын

This is a short audio/video of late-great organist John Kiley playing the Celtics song featured for years during their games at Boston Garden. It is from his 1966 album Red Sox Organ Music.
The name of the song is "The Irish Have a Great Day Tonight” from the musical “Eileen.”
Kiley's music is the soundtrack to the sporting life of thousands in New England, and he of course is the answer to the famous trivia question, "Who was the only person to play for the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins?"
The legendary Kiley was the organist at the Garden from 1941 to 1984! Incredible!
I don't know who has the copyright on this, but I don't claim the rights to, and don't profit from, this video. I just posted it for historical and educational purposes, and for those who will enjoy it as much as I did.

Пікірлер: 12

@todholmes1964 Ай бұрын

Finally found this gem ☘️❤️👍

@stevengoldstein9665 8 ай бұрын

The greatest song of all time.

@petegoodwinboston4825 8 ай бұрын

Interesting choice, but I'll allow it.

@FlintyCobblestone 2 жыл бұрын

GOLD!!

@daddybog7189 7 ай бұрын

All those Celtics great teams over the years, Russell, Cousy, Heinsohn, Havlicek, Cowens and Jo Jo //// kelly green all the way.

@robfloyd7389 2 жыл бұрын

Who played for the Bruins, Celtics & Red Sox?

@davidwolman3460 Жыл бұрын

John Kiley

@entertainmentsportsandmore5783 2 жыл бұрын

1960s Celtics dynasty..

@earlspivack6182 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this- brings back memories. Does anyone know the name of that Celtics tune? I met John Kiley once but forgot to ask him.

@petegoodwinboston4825 2 жыл бұрын

The name of the song is "The Irish Have a Great Day Tonight" from a musical titled “Eileen.”

@earlspivack6182 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks-it’s taken me 50 years to get that answer! I miss the John Kiley era and his entire repertoire, especially national anthem & Take Me Out to the Ballgame.

@petegoodwinboston4825 2 жыл бұрын

@@earlspivack6182 Thank *you*! I meant to look that up and put it in the description, and b/c of your comment it's on there now!