Keith Harkin facts for kids

Keith Harkin is a talented singer and songwriter from Northern Ireland. He was also a member of the popular Irish music group Celtic Thunder.

Keith Harkin's Music Journey

Early Days and Instruments

Keith Harkin is a singer and songwriter. He plays many instruments, including the guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and piano. In 2005, he traveled to London to record music. He also performed at different places and festivals in England.

In 2006, Keith played the main character in an Irish TV show called Dha Theanga on BBC TV. He also helped change and arrange the music for the show. People at BBC Radio Ulster even called him the "Irish Jack Johnson" because of his musical style.

Joining Celtic Thunder

Keith Harkin was part of the famous group Celtic Thunder. This group performed in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Celtic Thunder had many successful albums and DVDs. They reached the number one spot on the World Billboard charts several times.

Keith started working with Celtic Thunder in 2007. He even wrote a song for the group called "Lauren and I." After almost ten years with the group, he decided to take a break. He wanted to tour on his own and create more of his own songs.

Solo Albums and Success

Keith Harkin released his first solo album in 2012. It was simply called Keith Harkin. This album was very popular, reaching high spots on music charts. It even featured a duet with the famous singer Colbie Caillat. They sang a cover of Van Morrison's song "Have I Told You Lately".

His second solo album, Mercy Street, came out in 2015. Keith wrote all the songs on this album himself. He recorded them live, meaning he sang and played them all in one go. Mercy Street became a number one album on the World Music Billboard charts.

In 2016, Keith released a Christmas album called Nollaig. This album also reached number one on the World Music Billboard charts. It included both new songs and classic Christmas tunes. The Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra even played on some of the tracks. Keith's eighth studio album, Man of Many Hearts, was released in 2022.

About Keith's Life

Keith Harkin was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He now lives in Portugal with his wife, Kelsey, whom he married in 2016, and their son.

Keith Harkin's Music Albums

Studio Albums

• Keith Harkin (September 2012)
  • "End of the Innocence"
  • "Daisy Fields"
  • "Have I Told You Lately"
  • "Everybody's Talkin'"
  • "Nothing But You and I"
  • "Here Comes The Sun"
  • "Tears of Hercules"
  • "Orange Moon"
  • "Take It Away"
  • "Don't Forget About Me"
  • "Rosa"
  • "Heart of Saturday Night"

• Mercy Street (March 2016)
  • "Mercy"
  • "I Remember It All"
  • "Take Me Down"
  • "September Sessions"
  • "Wait on Me"
  • "First Time"
  • "Lauren & I"
  • "My Love Goes On"
  • "Keep on Rolling"
  • "Along The Road"
  • "Risk The Fall"
  • "Auld Lang Syne"

• Nollaig (2016)
  • "Driving Home For Christmas"
  • "Merry Christmas You've Been on My Mind"
  • "The River"
  • "Arthur McBride"
  • "In The Bleak Mid Winter"
  • "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
  • "2000 Miles"
  • "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
  • "No Love Dyring"
  • "Silent Night"
  • "Auld Lang Syne"

• In The Round (2017)
  • "Lauren & I"
  • "I Remember it all"
  • "Along The Road"
  • "Take Me Down"
  • "First Time"
  • "Whiskey in the Jar"
  • "Risk The Fall"
  • "Mercy"
  • "Ring Tailed Rat"
  • "Carefree Heart"
  • "My Love Goes On"
  • "September Sessions"
  • "Keep on Rolling"
  • "Wait ON Me"

• Ten Years Later (2019)
  • "When We Go Out"
  • "How I Wish"
  • "Daisy Fields"
  • "All Day Long"
  • "Going to San Diego"
  • "Small Town Girl"
  • "Banjo Song"
  • "Looking Glass"
  • "Going Home"
  • "She's Almost"
  • "Calling Baton Rouge"

• It's Christmas Time (2019)
  • "Merry of May"
  • "First of May"
  • "My Old Friend"
  • "I Say Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
  • "Silent Night"
  • "Its Christmas Time"
  • "Jingle Bells"

• Santa Please Come Home (2021)
  • "The River"
  • "Can't Help Falling in Love with You"
  • "Santa Please Come Home"
  • "Oh Holy Night"
  • "Halleluja"
  • "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

• Man of Many Hats (2022)
  • "Whats Her Name"
  • "Life"
  • "When We Go Out"
  • "Every Little Kiss"
  • "Hold On"
  • "Call Me In The Morning"
  • "There She Goes"
  • "Beeswing"
  • "We Have Found Love"
  • "Ring Tailed Rat"

• A Proper St. Patrick's Day (2024)
  • "Beeswing"
  • "The Lakes of Pontchartrain"
  • "Caledonia"
  • "Homes of Donegal"
  • "Fishermans Blues"
  • "Grace"
  • "Rockin' McLaughlin"
  • "Easter Snow & The Merry Blacksmith"
  • "The Dutchman"
  • "Tupelo Honey"
  • "Whiskey in the Jar"
  • "This Old House"
  • "Turning Away"

• A Cosy Christmas (2024)
  • "My Old Friend"
  • "First Of May"
  • "Santa Please Come Home"
  • "Silent Night"
  • "Raise Another Glass"
  • "Can't Help Falling in Love"
  • "Hallelujah"
  • "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
  • "The River"

• A Proper St. Patrick's Day Vol. 2 (2025)
  • "Amazing Grace"
  • "The Island"
  • "Galway Girl"
  • "Maid of Culmore"
  • "Black is the Color"
  • "Tears of Hercules"
  • "Ride On"
  • "Miss Monaghans Lazy Lover"
  • "The Connemara Cradle Song"

Solo Singles

• "Daisy Fields" (from Keith Harkin, 2012)
• "September Sessions" (from Mercy Street, 2015)
• "Mercy" (from Mercy Street, 2015)
• "Don't Forget About Me" (from Keith Harkin, 2012)
• "Nothing But You & I" (from Keith Harkin, 2012)