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Big Tom remembered - the King Of Irish Country sings

Following the news of the tragic passing of Irish King Of Country Big Tom McBride, we're paying tribute by way of a choice selection of the gentle giant's finest musical moments.

For an overview of the man's colourful life and times, this biographical portrait on TG4's A Little Bit Country lets the Monaghan man tell his own story, illustrated by a wealth of classic archive footage.

The King and Queen together, finally - Big Tom and Margo perform A Love That's Lasted Through the Years on the Late Late season finale.

Here he is being inducted to the Irish Country Music Association Hall of Fame by Daniel O'Donnell, with tributes by everybody from Paddy Cole and Larry Gogan to Shane MacGowan to Pat McCabe.

We can't pay tribute without a rousing all-star version of the man's most beloved tune, live on The Late Late:

And finally... if there's a Grand Ol' Opry up above, chances are that Big Tom is leading the chorus in a rousing version of The Same Way You Came In. RIP.

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