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Dominic Behan ( BEE-ən; Irish: Doiminic Ó Beacháin; 22 October 1928 – 3 August 1989) was an Irish writer, songwriter and singer from Dublin who wrote in Irish and English. He was a socialist and an Irish republican. Born into the literary Behan family, he was one of the most influential Irish songwriters of the 20th century. == Biography == === Early life === Behan was born in inner-city Dublin into an educated working-class family. His father, Stephen Behan, fought... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Dominic Behan first charted in 1966 with The Merry Ploughboy (Off to Dublin in the Green).The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.