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Whisky In The Jar by failteband [Email]

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Last Played: Aug 05, 2008 - 10:54:14 AM
Downloads: 242
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Uploaded: Nov 22, 2004 - 11:40:56 PM
Last Updated: Nov 22, 2004 - 09:59:57 PM
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Description:
A great Irish pub song. Even Metallica did a version of this one!

Lyrics:
As I was going over, The Kilmagenny mountains
I met with Captain F arrell, And his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol, and then I drew my rapier
Saying stand and deliver, For I am the bold deciever

With me ring dum a doodle um dah
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar

He counted out his money, And it made a pretty penny
I put it in my pocket, And I gave it to my Jenny
She sighed and she swore, That she never would deceive me
But the devil take the women, For they never can be easy
Chorus

I went into my chambers, All for to take my slumber
I dream’t of gold and jewels, And for sure it was no wonder
But Jenny took me charges, And filled them up with water
And called for Captain Farrell, To be ready for the slaughter
Chorus

Twas early in the morning, Before I rose to travel
Up comes a band of footman, And likewise Captain Farrell
Jenny stole my sabre and I had to use me pistols
But I couldn’t shoot the water, So a prisoner I was taken
Chorus

And if anyone can aid me, It's me brother in the army
If I could learn his station, In Cork or Killarney
If he were here beside me, We'd go roving in Kilkenny
I’ll bet he’ll treat me fairer, Than my darling sporting Jenny
Chorus

Hardware:
Studio Projects B1 mic, Rolls dual tube mic preamp

Software:
Garageband
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WHISKEY!!! &mdash 11/23/04 - 12:17:01 AM
YEAH!! I was waiting for you to do this one!! My all time
favorite....(Now I got to hear you do "Wild Rover")...

This was really great man...I raise a Pint to this one
indeed!! Hell, I'd like to buy a round for
everyone....hehehe..

I love the Thin Lizzy/ Metallica version of this tune
to....but nothing beats the traditional approach!!

Cheers!!!

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Most excellent &mdash 11/23/04 - 10:49:45 AM
I first heard this song via the Metallica cover (which is very
very sweet) and I then looked for other versions. I found
the Brobdingnagian Bards' version and thought it was very
cool. I've loved this song ever since.

Very nice job with this one!

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Brings back memories &mdash 11/23/04 - 03:30:44 PM
I don't even know why I know this song...but it brings back memories...thanks...I think I'd doubletime that drum at some point in the song,,,

Vidid

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trust the whiskey &mdash 11/23/04 - 04:09:13 PM
but never the sporting jenny. I've always loved this tune.
I've heard a recording of it from a blind Irish folk singer
whose name escapes me. He does it, and then does a
Mariachi version called "Tequila in the Jar" which is a hoot.
You're version's good. You've a great voice for this music.

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Classic &mdash 11/24/04 - 09:10:03 AM
The first verse of this made my think this would be one of
the best renditions of this classic I'd ever heard. But the
drum track just never worked for me, purely a personal
reaction. What I love is your vocals, the up tempo, the
storytelling aspect to your diction; and the drum set kind
of took away from the whole pub performance image I
had conjured. But a solid classic sung excellently.

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Like your voice &mdash 01/01/05 - 10:46:44 PM
You have a terrific voice, you sure sound like a real pro on
this one. The quality of the vocal is just outstanding
and the music is catchy.

Bill
thetiler

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Brings back memories. &mdash 01/24/05 - 01:21:54 PM
Irish catholic grade school...music with Ms. Horan at
St. Mike's was all about whiskey in the jar, gallway
bay, o'reilly's daughter...ahhh


Fresh fish!



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rockin &mdash 03/05/05 - 04:56:57 AM
Despite living in scotland, i dont tend to hear much
decent celtic music...but this rocks. better than any of the
stuff you get over hear. Great vocals, lots of energy, and
beautiful instrumentals.

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Very cheerful &mdash 04/07/05 - 10:09:12 AM
What a song to put a smile on a lad's face.
threre were two singers right ?

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