Did the actors in "The Commitments" really sing/play the songs?

Question

If so, are any of them still pursuing musical careers?

Great movie btw if you haven't seen it. Though if you are sensitive be warned, every other word is feck or shite, and there is a lot of fighting.

Answer 1

Yes, some of them continued their music careers. See below for three of what I found

The Cast
Robert Arkins - Jimmy Rabbitte
Michael Aherne - Steve Clifford
Angeline Ball - Imelda Quirke
Maria Doyle Kennedy - Natalie Murphy
Dave Finnegan - Mickah Wallace
Bronagh Gallagher - Bernie McGloughlin
Felim Gormley - Dean Fay
Glen Hansard - Outspan Foster
Dick Massey - Billy Mooney
Johnny Murphy - Joey "The Lips" Fagan
Kenneth McCluskey - Derek Scully
Andrew Strong - Deco Cuffe

Andrew Strong, (14 November 1973 - ) Born in Dublin, Ireland, Andrew Strong struck fame when he starred as Deco Cuffe in the hit Irish film The Commitments. Strong's powerful voice served him well as the lead singer of the ill-fated band of the movie, based on the book by Irish author Roddy Doyle. His acting and vocal performances in the movie got the attention of record labels and in 1991 he was nominated for a Grammy.

Since then Andrew has released a number of albums, and toured the world with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Bryan Adams.

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Discography
1993, Strong Label: MCA
2000, Out Of Time Label: CMC
2002, Gypsy' Kiss Label: EMI/RecArt Music
2005, Greatest Hits Label: Columbia
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Strong"



Mermaid Records came about because Maria did not want to haul her *** (and her demo) around the usual round of record companies looking for a deal. So she started her own company, raised some investment and made 'Charm'.


Charm Sirens


CHARM
It was produced by Kieran Kennedy and recorded in 22 days in Temple Bar Music Centre (except for 'Safe From Harm' and 'Bittersweet', which were recorded in Ferg's house in West Cork).



Tracklist
1. Without U
2. Babes
3. Snow White
4. Stars Above
5. I Scare Myself
6. Safe From Harm
7. Helena
8. Magpie
9. Loving U Is Killing Me
10. Bittersweet
11. Revenge Is Sour
12. Stars Above (Acoustic)

Album Musicians
Kieran Kennedy - Guitarist, Keyboards, Sampling, Programming
Dave Clarke - Drums, Percussion, Keyboards
Peter O' Toole - Bass
Justin Carroll - Hammond, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer
Shay Fitzgerald - Bass
Ursula Burns - Harp
Feilim Gormley - Saxophone
Robert Arkins - Trumpet
Fergus O' Farrell - Vocals, Piano
Josie Doherty - Vocals
Liam O' Maoinlai - Vocals
Ger Whelan - Vocals
Cathy White - Vocals
Noreen O' Donnell - Laughter
Rory O' Neill - Slagging
Enda McGrattan - Slagging
Declan Buckley - Slagging
Tony Flynn - Organisation


Maria's debut album 'Charm' released on
and distributed by gael linn available now.



SIRENS
The SIRENS compilation was released in Ireland Jan. 31st
It was put together by Maria and features 18 tracks from 18 Sirens, they are: Ani DiFranco, Beth Orton, Lisa Germano, Gemma Hayes, Lucinda Williams, Maria Mckee, PJ Harvey, Nina Hynes, Neneh Cherry, Katell Keineg, Amy Rigby, Kristin Hersh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Patti Smith, Tanya Donelly, Margaret Healy, Sinead O Connor and Stina Nordenstam.



Tracklist
1. Joyful Girl - Ani DiFranco
2. She Cried Your Name - Beth Orton
3. Happiness - Lisa Germano
4. Tear In My Side - Gemma Hayes
5. Lonely Girls - Lucinda Williams
6. I'm Awake - Maria McKee
7. Sheela Na Gig - PJ Harvey
8. Last Song Of The 20th Century - Nina Hynes
9. Woman - Neneh Cherry
10. Hestia - Katell Keineg
11. You Get To Me - Amy Rigby
12. Beestung - Kristin Hersh
13. Stars Above (Acoustic) - Maria Doyle Kennedy
14. Revenge - Patti Smith
15. Moonbeam Monkey - Tanya Donelly
16. Something Real - Margaret Healy
17. The Healing Room - Sinead O' Connor
18. Murder In Maryland Park - Stina Nordenstam



SKULLCOVER
SKULLCOVER is an album of songs written by other people. It's a mad mixture of songs, from Abba to The Bothy Band (full track list below). It was recorded in a week in Schull, West Cork and is an acoustic album featuring the singing and playing of MDK, Kieran Kennedy, Marja Tuhkanen and Bertrand Gallen.

It has been released in a very limited edition of 1000 copies.



Distributed by Gael Linn

Tracklist
1. Lovesong
2. Video Killed The Radio Star
3. And I Love You So
4. Red Sails In The Sunset
5. Girls,Girls,Girls
6. Going Down
7. Shipbuilding
8. Sailin Around
9. Death Of Queen Jane
10. Still In Love With You
11. Could Not Love You More
12. Breakdown
13. S O S
14. West Virginia

Bronagh Gallagher:

Live Performances
Bronagh Gallagher tour~2004 (UK)
Andy White tour~2000 (UK, Italy) drums

CDs
Precious Soul~2004
1996 - Was featured on a Irish postal stamp as her character from The Commitments

Taught herself to play the drums

Sang with Andy White on his self titled album

Answer 2

Songs From The Commitments

Answer 3

Yes, although some had not had professional musical experience before.

Many are still working as musicians and some as actors. Maria Doyle Kennedy released a solo album in 2001. Others play and tour today as the Committments.

All of the bandmembers of The Corrs had bit parts in the movie.

Answer 4

without observing any of the different solutions, i think the try of time is the authentic determining aspect in this pursuit of musical abortions. That being the case, i'm going with those 2 songs: Eddie Murphy - party each and every of the time - no longer even Rick James ought to keep this prepare-smash. Don Johnson - Heartbeat - i became just about embarrassed for Crockett. 30 Seconds To Mars - In time, this abomination will the most solid of terrible bands the position a vital member all began performing. the in basic terms actual way it received't ensue is that if something else of the band makes a decision to strangle pampered prima donna lead singer Jared Leto. surprising song? no longer something from the performing field is without issues coming to techniques notwithstanding i have heard some solid word of mouth concerning Juliette and the Licks.

Answer 5

Yes, they did. And The Corrs came out of that movie.

Answer 6

i doubt it.