As I ponder my upcoming duties involving a "Plastic Paddy" gig, which will involve the singing of much questionable material for money, because I'm broke and I need it, (Saints Paddy O'Keefe, Julia Clifford, & Denis Murphy please forgive us) I came across the following funny graphic, which pretty much sums up my feelings precisely.
I hope you all can appreciate it. Please use caution, it contains a spot of profanity:
OK, now that I've been a good boy can I go back to complaining about having to sing hackneyed material for money on St. Patty's Day in between decent sets of tunes and quality songs?
I once saw a band that proudly proclaimed that they started every single gig with whiskey in the jar, as you might expect they were complete garbage and I left halfway through there third song.
Hey SWFL, 'they' came to Cymru/Wales and hired a few folk to dress up for Disney World, and the pay was phenomenal. How's your Irish accent, and have you a flat cap and a vest. Do you know all the verses to "Whiskey in the Jar"? I'm sure they'd much rather locals and to save on the airfare...
Surely you have been blessed with requests for "Danny Boy"?
O Danny Boy your piping is appalling
I cannot stay a moment by your side
And if you cannot stop that caterwalling
Tis you must go and I must bide
And come ye back...
No Jim & Will, there's no normal in Florida (we can't even count votes, remember?) and we get the requests for the hackneyed stuff at every session we play too, just normally, we go "Oh yeah, mumble mumble..." and forget all about it after a few more sets.
You all should be familiar with that routine, I learned how to do it by reading this website!
C, I've got a lovely Donegal cap that I can wear when we have our one week of winter here, should work fine for Disney World, however I usually save my fake brogue for subtly making fun of uncultured Irish Americans who request hackneyed songs...
"Och, you'll be wanting the Wild Rover then, would ye laddie? Well, there's the tip jar, don't be shy and we'll see what we can do fer ya."
Whew. I'm already in Monday night form. BRING IT ON! I'm ready!
Ah no sir grego, the tunes are for ME. It's my chance to ram some culture down some throats.
I'll admit Jameson, that's where I first saw it, however the musical one was the culprit I thought might hold the most amusement for our mustard board here!
A dragon has come to our village today.
We've asked him to leave, but he won't go away.
Now he's talked to our king and they worked out a deal.
No homes will he burn and no crops will he steal.
Now there is but one catch, we dislike it a bunch.
Twice a year he invites him a virgin to lunch.
Well, we've no other choice, so the deal we'll respect.
But we can't help but wonder and pause to reflect.
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Are they salty, or sweeter, more juicy or what?
Do you savor them slowly? Gulp them down on the spot?
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Now we'd like to be shed you, and many have tried.
But no one can get through your thick scaly hide.
We hope that some day, some brave knight will come by.
'Cause we can't wait around 'til you're too fat to fly.
Now you have such good taste in your women for sure,
They always are pretty, they always are pure.
But your notion of dining, it makes us all flinch,
For your favorite entree is barbecued wench.
Now we've found a solution, it works out so neat,
If you insist on nothing but virgins to eat.
No more will our number ever grow small,
We'll simply make sure there's no virgins at all!
Hey Jim, the gods are on your side. I wrote this rambling length email intended to send it to you, after the 'farting whale', and the whole computer froze up and I lost it... Lucky you... I'll have to try again later...
ceolachan
I hope the whale did not crash your computer ,, It worked ok
on mine -
As I said thats what happens when you run around
with DADGAD tuned Guitar players - lol
jim,,,
Lyric:
As i was going over
The Kork and Kerry mountains
I saw Captain Farrell
And his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol
And then produced my rapier
I really like that Whiskey In The Jar shirt SWFL Fiddler but I wouldn't recommend that you wear it to your "Plastic Paddy" gig because there might be some drunken fool in the audience who will object to it. I don't think any of us would want to hear that your shirt made someone so mad that they tried to destroy your fiddle or attack you.
On the other hand, though, at many of the gigs I have played, the audience seemed to be more interested in flirting with the opposite sex while getting drunk instead of actually paying attention to the music.
On Saint Patrick's Day this year, I have already promised to bring my bass fiddle to a Hootenanny at a local Baptist church to accompany the other musicians. The Minister of Education at this church is a friend and one of my partners-in-crime from a group who play the type of music which people used to play at home to amuse and entertain themselves before they had computers, television, radio, cars, trains, electric lights, and other modern "conveniences".
Fishmonger: where and how did you hear about Randy Farran? I remember hearing Randy perform his dragon song at a local SF convention about thirty years ago. I was at the SF convention because I like to read science fiction when I am not pretending to be a musician.
No worries on the shirt 'for reel' fauxcelt. This is what the internet is for, to be braver than I'd actually be. I just haven't played rowdy drinking pubs on St. P's day in a few years, just sessions and festivals, parties, etc. Should be interesting!
Whiskey In The Jar
Whiskey In The Jar
As I ponder my upcoming duties involving a "Plastic Paddy" gig, which will involve the singing of much questionable material for money, because I'm broke and I need it, (Saints Paddy O'Keefe, Julia Clifford, & Denis Murphy please forgive us) I came across the following funny graphic, which pretty much sums up my feelings precisely.
I hope you all can appreciate it. Please use caution, it contains a spot of profanity:
http://cdn-i.dmdentertainment.com/cracked/img/articles/stpatricksday/stpatricksday07.gif
Perhaps I should have it placed on a T Shirt to wear at my gig? [/sarcasm...but maybe not...]
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
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you just made my day
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Reverend
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[bows]
My pleasure!
Now all together now! "As I was rovin' over..."
[bangs head on table repeatedly]
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
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LOL, thanks for that!
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Will CPT
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"And are you the end all to end all who defines what good Irish music or scottish music is?"
(Quote)
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Johannes J
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I suppose I should attempt to enjoy the moment, yes Johnny J?
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/17017
OK, now that I've been a good boy can I go back to complaining about having to sing hackneyed material for money on St. Patty's Day in between decent sets of tunes and quality songs?
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by ceolachan
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Excellent c! My pleasure.
I'll try to enjoy the moment while it's happening, per your verses above, but...I'm only human! HA!
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
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If even one person gets something out of the good stuff between the crap, you have done a noble thing.
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by E
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I once saw a band that proudly proclaimed that they started every single gig with whiskey in the jar, as you might expect they were complete garbage and I left halfway through there third song.
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Fellenbaum
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Ah E, there's the silver lining to this cloud, thank you.
Yeah Arlo, I dunno if lack of material is something they should be advertising, eh?
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
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SWFL Fiddler
Your Lucky,, at least you can go home to normality,,
I hear requests for it.. and ''THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY''
Every weekend, - lol
jim,,,,
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by FIDDLE4
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Funny, I don't think I've ever seen "normality" linked to Florida....
Florida is where America goes to die.
It's one of the few places on the globe where the farther north you go, the deeper into the south you get.
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Will CPT
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"~ at least you can go home to normality ~" ~ I sort of doubt that FIDDLE4
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by ceolachan
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The only good thing about Florida is the swamp, and their sucking that dry and filling it in for suburbs and condos...
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by ceolachan
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Will, damn, I owe you an email... I'd better go hide...
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Hey SWFL, 'they' came to Cymru/Wales and hired a few folk to dress up for Disney World, and the pay was phenomenal. How's your Irish accent, and have you a flat cap and a vest. Do you know all the verses to "Whiskey in the Jar"? I'm sure they'd much rather locals and to save on the airfare...
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Surely you have been blessed with requests for "Danny Boy"?
O Danny Boy your piping is appalling
I cannot stay a moment by your side
And if you cannot stop that caterwalling
Tis you must go and I must bide
And come ye back...
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by LowProfile
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
No Jim & Will, there's no normal in Florida (we can't even count votes, remember?) and we get the requests for the hackneyed stuff at every session we play too, just normally, we go "Oh yeah, mumble mumble..." and forget all about it after a few more sets.
You all should be familiar with that routine, I learned how to do it by reading this website!
C, I've got a lovely Donegal cap that I can wear when we have our one week of winter here, should work fine for Disney World, however I usually save my fake brogue for subtly making fun of uncultured Irish Americans who request hackneyed songs...
"Och, you'll be wanting the Wild Rover then, would ye laddie? Well, there's the tip jar, don't be shy and we'll see what we can do fer ya."
Whew. I'm already in Monday night form. BRING IT ON! I'm ready!
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
As advertised in a local pub window, 'we are now celibrating St. Patrick's week'.
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Pete Stephenson
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
I am letting the child play with us on Monday so we can at least do a "Thin Lizzy" version of "Whiskey".
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by bodhran bliss
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SWFL, you might as well see the entire collection that one came from, as any of these would make a suitable t-shirt for your gig :
http://www.cracked.com/article_16013_if-st-patricks-day-had-greeting-cards.html
**NOTE: those with delicate sensibilities, aversion to profanity, etc., should not view**
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Jameson Stew
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Whiskey in the Jar, Wild Rover, The Fields ... fair enough. But what TUNES do you play for plastic Paddies?
the Washerwoman?
Rakes of Mallow?
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by grego
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Ah no sir grego, the tunes are for ME. It's my chance to ram some culture down some throats.
I'll admit Jameson, that's where I first saw it, however the musical one was the culprit I thought might hold the most amusement for our mustard board here!
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
A parody of "The Irish Washer Woman"
Do Virgins Taste Better
words by Randy Farran, music traditional
http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamm3u.m3u?id=720583&q=lo
A dragon has come to our village today.
We've asked him to leave, but he won't go away.
Now he's talked to our king and they worked out a deal.
No homes will he burn and no crops will he steal.
Now there is but one catch, we dislike it a bunch.
Twice a year he invites him a virgin to lunch.
Well, we've no other choice, so the deal we'll respect.
But we can't help but wonder and pause to reflect.
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Are they salty, or sweeter, more juicy or what?
Do you savor them slowly? Gulp them down on the spot?
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Now we'd like to be shed you, and many have tried.
But no one can get through your thick scaly hide.
We hope that some day, some brave knight will come by.
'Cause we can't wait around 'til you're too fat to fly.
Now you have such good taste in your women for sure,
They always are pretty, they always are pure.
But your notion of dining, it makes us all flinch,
For your favorite entree is barbecued wench.
Now we've found a solution, it works out so neat,
If you insist on nothing but virgins to eat.
No more will our number ever grow small,
We'll simply make sure there's no virgins at all!
KEY C
verse/chorus:
C F C G C
# Posted on March 12th 2008 by Fishmonger
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Good one fishmonger, but do you know of William Bloat?
http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lyrics/william_bloat.html
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
ceolachan
~ at least you can go home to normality ~"
Who ever said this place is - normality.. We got it now,,,
And there still as mad as Hatters-
jim,,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Hey Jim, the gods are on your side. I wrote this rambling length email intended to send it to you, after the 'farting whale', and the whole computer froze up and I lost it... Lucky you... I'll have to try again later...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TehFZ38kt6o
Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for my daddy-o
Whack for my daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar-o
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by ceolachan
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Oh yes, and this is what Jim sent me ~ and I was expecting music ~
http://www.toilette-humor.com/cartoon.html
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by ceolachan
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THAR SHE BLOWS!!!
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
ceolachan
I hope the whale did not crash your computer ,, It worked ok
on mine -
As I said thats what happens when you run around
with DADGAD tuned Guitar players - lol
jim,,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
By the way the Irish pipers are worse- I must send in some of
his,,lol lol lol .
jim,,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Now some men like the fishin and some men ,,,,,,,,,
lol
jim,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
I resemble that comment. ;-P
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by Fishmonger
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
I hear the klaxon ~ DIVE, DIVE, DIVE!!!
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by ceolachan
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What has the title got to do with the song anyway????
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by Kess
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
You need to have finished of a jar full before singing it?
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by ceolachan
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Er, you do realise St Patrick's Day is on Saturday 15th March this year?
The Pope's moved it for the first time since 1940: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=9917
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by Sugarfoot Jack
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Someone was telling me over music that this had happened before, again for religious reasons? It sounds like material for a song...
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Have a listen to Denny Bartley (ex Last Night's Fun) doing 'Whiskey in the Jar' - great stuff.
http://www.lastnightsfun.com/pages/site/a_live_mac.html
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by domnull
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
What the heck does "whack for the daddy-o" mean anyway?
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by sbhikes
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Give you Da A Kicking ..
jim,,,,,,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
MY SON
Likes This Version- By Metallica - lol- jim,,,,
http://www.emp3world.com/mp3/46744/Metallica/Whiskey%20In%20The%20Jar
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
I told you the young ones cant spell - jim,,,
Lyric:
As i was going over
The Kork and Kerry mountains
I saw Captain Farrell
And his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol
And then produced my rapier
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
HA! Jim, does it really mean whack yer Da? I've often wondered.
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
No ,I dont think so Really - But in Ireland anythings possible..
jim,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
Or better still old Irish Proverb =
''If It Can Happen It Will Happen''
jim,,
# Posted on March 13th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
I really like that Whiskey In The Jar shirt SWFL Fiddler but I wouldn't recommend that you wear it to your "Plastic Paddy" gig because there might be some drunken fool in the audience who will object to it. I don't think any of us would want to hear that your shirt made someone so mad that they tried to destroy your fiddle or attack you.
On the other hand, though, at many of the gigs I have played, the audience seemed to be more interested in flirting with the opposite sex while getting drunk instead of actually paying attention to the music.
On Saint Patrick's Day this year, I have already promised to bring my bass fiddle to a Hootenanny at a local Baptist church to accompany the other musicians. The Minister of Education at this church is a friend and one of my partners-in-crime from a group who play the type of music which people used to play at home to amuse and entertain themselves before they had computers, television, radio, cars, trains, electric lights, and other modern "conveniences".
Fishmonger: where and how did you hear about Randy Farran? I remember hearing Randy perform his dragon song at a local SF convention about thirty years ago. I was at the SF convention because I like to read science fiction when I am not pretending to be a musician.
# Posted on March 14th 2008 by fauxcelt
Re: Whiskey In The Jar
No worries on the shirt 'for reel' fauxcelt. This is what the internet is for, to be braver than I'd actually be. I just haven't played rowdy drinking pubs on St. P's day in a few years, just sessions and festivals, parties, etc. Should be interesting!
# Posted on March 14th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
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SWFL Fiddler
St. P's day >>>>
'' HAVE A GOOD ONE ''
JIM,,
# Posted on March 14th 2008 by FIDDLE4