Christy Moore’s 1984 release Ride On, issued by Rhino, stands as a touchstone in Irish folk and Celtic rock. The album assembles twelve tracks that blend traditional sensibilities with the singer-songwriter’s distinct voice. Its title track, penned by Jimmy MacCarthy, has secured a place in the canon of Irish music, notable for its plaintive melody and Moore’s earnest delivery.The record features a mix of politically charged and narrative songs, including “Vive La Quinte Brigada” and “Back Home In Derry,” alongside more personal reflections such as “The City Of Chicago.” Moore’s interpretations carry a directness and resonance that have drawn a steady listenership, as evidenced by the substantial scrobbles and plays registered on Last.fm. Ride On remains a valued artifact for those tracing the lineage of Celtic-inflected folk in the 1980s.

Christy Moore’s 1984 release Ride On, issued by Rhino, stands as a touchstone in Irish folk and Celtic rock. The album assembles twelve tracks that blend traditional sensibilities with the singer-songwriter’s distinct voice. Its title track, penned by Jimmy MacCarthy, has secured a place in the canon of Irish music, notable for its plaintive melody and Moore’s earnest delivery.The record features a mix of politically charged and narrative songs, including “Vive La Quinte Brigada” and “Back Home In Derry,” alongside more personal reflections such as “The City Of Chicago.” Moore’s interpretations carry a directness and resonance that have drawn a steady listenership, as evidenced by the substantial scrobbles and plays registered on Last.fm. Ride On remains a valued artifact for those tracing the lineage of Celtic-inflected folk in the 1980s.