🎶 The Kelly Family – From Their Hearts (1998)
A Live Album Capturing the Peak of Kellymania
Released in 1998, From Their Hearts is the first official live album by The Kelly Family, recorded during the height of their massive European success in the late 1990s. Following blockbuster studio albums like Over The Hump (1994), Almost Heaven (1996), and Growin’ Up (1997), this release captures the raw energy, emotion, and powerful audience connection that defined their arena tours.
More than just a concert recording, From Their Hearts is a celebration of the band’s journey — from street musicians to one of Europe’s biggest pop-folk acts of the decade.
📀 Album Overview
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Artist: The Kelly Family
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Album Title: From Their Hearts
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Release Year: 1998
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Type: Live Album
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Label: Kel-Life Records
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Genre: Pop / Folk / Pop-Rock
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Recorded: Live during European arena tour (1997–1998)
The album features live performances of the band’s biggest hits, showcasing powerful vocals, crowd sing-alongs, and extended arrangements that highlight their musical chemistry.
📋 Tracklist (Standard Edition)
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Intro / When The Boys Come Into Town
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Why Why Why
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Fell In Love With An Alien
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Every Baby
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First Time
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Cover The Road
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I Can’t Help Myself
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Roses Of Red
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An Angel
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Because It’s Love
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I’ll Be There
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Nanana
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Who’ll Come With Me (David’s Song)
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Santa Maria
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We Are The World
(*Track listing may vary slightly depending on country edition.)
The album combines energetic pop hits with emotional ballads, reflecting the diversity of their 90s catalog.
🎤 Album Credits
Performed by:
The Kelly Family (Paddy, Kathy, John, Patricia, Jimmy, Joey, Barby, Maite, Angelo)
Production:
• Kathy Kelly
• Paddy Kelly
• Dan Kelly (Executive Producer)
• Mike Ungefehr
Recording & Mixing:
Live recordings captured during major European tour dates, mixed for CD release.
As with many of their releases, the production remained largely in family control through their independent label.
📈 Commercial Performance & Sales
From Their Hearts continued the Kelly Family’s commercial dominance in German-speaking Europe.
📊 Certifications & Sales (approximate):
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Germany: Gold / Platinum certified
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Austria: Gold
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Switzerland: Charted Top 10
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Strong sales throughout Central Europe
Although live albums traditionally sell less than studio releases, this record performed impressively due to the band’s massive fan base at the time.
🌟 Most Popular Live Performances on the Album
⭐ An Angel (Live)
The emotional highlight of their concerts — often accompanied by thousands of fans singing along.
⭐ I Can’t Help Myself
A high-energy performance that showcases Paddy Kelly’s stage presence.
⭐ Fell In Love With An Alien
Playful and upbeat, this live version often featured crowd interaction.
⭐ Who’ll Come With Me (David’s Song)
A nostalgic nod to their early breakthrough hit.
⭐ Santa Maria
One of their signature songs, powerful in a live setting.
💡 Fun Facts & Trivia
🎤 Peak “Kellymania”
By 1998, The Kelly Family were selling out huge arenas across Germany and Central Europe. This live album documents that historic period.
🎶 Audience Participation
Concerts during this era were famous for emotional fan moments — especially during ballads like An Angel.
💿 Physical Media Success
Released during the late 90s CD boom, the album benefited from strong physical sales before the digital era.
👨👩👧👦 A Family on Stage
Unlike many pop acts of the time, multiple siblings shared lead vocals, creating variety and emotional depth during performances.
❓ Did You Know?
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The Kelly Family were among the best-selling artists in Germany during the 1990s.
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Their independent label structure gave them unusual creative freedom compared to mainstream pop acts.
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Many fans consider the late 1990s tours — captured on From Their Hearts — to be the band’s golden era.
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Several songs from this live album remained staples in reunion tours decades later.
🎵 Musical Style & Atmosphere
Unlike polished studio albums, From Their Hearts emphasizes:
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Raw vocal performances
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Extended live arrangements
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Crowd energy
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Emotional authenticity
The album gives listeners a front-row experience of what made Kelly Family concerts legendary during the 90s.
The Kelly Family Full Discography
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More Albums:
The Kelly Family - Over The Hump (1994)
The Kelly Family - Christmas For All (1994)
The Kelly Family - Almost Heaven (1996)
The Kelly Family - Growin' Up (1997)
The Kelly Family - From Their Hearts (1998)
