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Elsewhere John Moulden just broke the shocking news of the death, on May 2nd, of Seán Corcoran, singer, collector, musician, member of Cran (with Desi Wilkinson and Ronan Browne) , lecturer and more, after a short illness.

I'm very sorry to hear that sad news. I met Sean on several occasions, usually in the company of Desi Wilkinson at "Cran" gigs. I've posted a couple of songs by Sean, one from the "Cran" first recording, and one recording I made myself when "Cran" played at Aberdeen Folk Club in 1987. Sean could sing the "heavy" ballads as well as anyone, but these are 2 comical songs which matched his personality, I think. We used to occasionally bump into each other at the Willie Clancy week, and I'm sad to think that that will never happen again. My condolences to his family and many, many friends. RIP.

https://youtu.be/oqp5z388wPM

https://youtu.be/bGBiAkc6KiM

ps - if "Laugh And Half Daft" doesn't raise a smile, check your pulse

He was a big reason why Cran has been one of my favorite bands. RIP, Seán.

Obit in Journal of Music

Death notice

In memory of, TG4 is repeating Corcoran's tv programmes on the great collectors of music, Na Bailitheoirí Ceoil. First one today, Sunday, two more to follow.

If you're into that sort of thing, well worth the watch.

Na Bailitheoirí Ceoil @ TG4 player