There once was a blog about beers,
To help the beer buying of peers.
But on this great day,
I'd just like to say,
Happy St Paddys Day everyone, Cheers!
How could I pass up doing a St. Patrick's Day post? Even better, a 3 part post! What better way to honor the snakes being driven out of Ireland than a post on the music, beer and whiskey of the country. Today's Part 1 is MUSIC.
As my friends know, I am a big fan of Irish folk music, especially pub music. I frequently listen to the music of artists like Bagatelle, The Dubliners, The Pogues, Dublin City Ramblers, Clancy Brothers and Paddy Reilly. As you prepare raise a glass of Guinness, Harp or Smithwicks, consider listening to some of the following tunes. Guarantee they will go over well.
To help the beer buying of peers.
But on this great day,
I'd just like to say,
Happy St Paddys Day everyone, Cheers!
How could I pass up doing a St. Patrick's Day post? Even better, a 3 part post! What better way to honor the snakes being driven out of Ireland than a post on the music, beer and whiskey of the country. Today's Part 1 is MUSIC.
As my friends know, I am a big fan of Irish folk music, especially pub music. I frequently listen to the music of artists like Bagatelle, The Dubliners, The Pogues, Dublin City Ramblers, Clancy Brothers and Paddy Reilly. As you prepare raise a glass of Guinness, Harp or Smithwicks, consider listening to some of the following tunes. Guarantee they will go over well.
This song, performed many countless artists, was written sometime in the 1800s about a journey from Tuam to Liverpool. It is written in 9/8 time and is extremely fast paced, which makes it difficult to sing due to the long verses. The Dubliners do a great version too but this one is tops in my book.
Above is The Irish Rover, a collaboration (though not written by) The Pogues and the Dubliners. The song reached #1 on the Irish charts back in 1987. It features Shane MacGowan and the late Ronnie Drew switching off verses before singing the final one together. It tells the tale of a ship captain and their journey (I don't want to spoil the ending!)
I wanted to include this song. It features Jim McCann on lead vocals with The Dubliners singing Lord of the Dance. Jim just passed away on March 5th and really was a tremendous singer. Enjoy this one.
How could any St. Paddy's day list be complete without Finnegan's Wake? This has always been a favorite song of mine, and is recorded by many, many artists. The Dubliners version is tremendous, and even the Dropkick Murphys is good too. Check out The Irish Rovers here!
Had to throw at least one Wolfe Tones song in here!
My favorite version of Whiskey in the Jar (even though the first verse was screwed up!)
No Irish music list would be complete without Fairytale of New York, by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl. This is one of the highest rated Irish songs of all time.
Tomorrow's post will focus on Beers. Specifically, I will be reviewing several of the Guinness varieties, concluding with one very special review on St. Patrick's Day.
Cheers!
Scott
Tomorrow's post will focus on Beers. Specifically, I will be reviewing several of the Guinness varieties, concluding with one very special review on St. Patrick's Day.
Cheers!
Scott
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