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.Insert from ''Restless Night'' In 1973, they were involved in the five-member band Heir. The two musicians also participated in the final Anne Byrne album ''Come by the Hills'', published in 1974, and containing a cover of the Dolan's song "Constantly Changing". He went solo that year, and recorded an album on

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label in 1975, '' Restless Night'', but he remains mainly known for the

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version of his song "Hey Friend" from their eponymous album released by

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. The same year, he did a brief screen appearance in an episode of the

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documentary series ''The Camera & The Song'', dedicated to O'Kelly and Condell.

Discography

* '' Restless Night'' (1975)

Television

* '' The Camera & the Song'' – "The Irish" (1975) – himself

Songs

* "Hey Friend" – recorded by

– ''

'' (1971) * "Constantly Changing" – recorded by Anne Byrne – ''Come by the Hills'' (1974)

Guest appearances

* Anne Byrne – ''Come by the Hills'' (1974)

References

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