St. Patrick's

Album: Streets: A Rock Opera (1991)
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  • In an interview with Cathie Lucas of Trax following the band's 1997 European tour, Jon Oliva said herein the character DT Jesus is singing directly to God and "he's really not being very nice either."

    Running to 4 minute 17 seconds, "St. Patrick's" is the 8th track on Streets: A Rock Opera; it has music by Paul O'Neill, Jon Oliva and Criss Oliva with lyics by Paul O'Neill and Jon Oliva. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England

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