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Title: Drinking songs
Post by: Phillip McGuinness on June 17, 2008, 01:13:28 PM
I want to add some more drinking songs or other songs about alcoholic beverages to my repertoire. I'm looking for songs that aren't commonly done by other musicians at faires. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: temper on June 25, 2008, 07:19:23 PM
Hey! Ya goober it's not like your *troupemates* have an interest in MUSIC or anything
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http://irishmusicshop.ie/detail.php?StockCode=SICD5053
http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/irish-folk-music/
http://www.emigrant.ie/category.asp?iCategoryID=253
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Thistle on June 26, 2008, 12:18:40 AM
The first few that come to mind (aside from the ever-done "Whisky in the Jar") -

Stick to the Craythur (could be very funny acted out)
Brannigan's Special Ale (though I suspect Heather Alexander's fairies would have an ill word with ya for performing it ;) )
Pour Your Brother (ditto the above)
Five Nights Drunk (prolly too bawdy, but leave the last few verses off and its okay for family audiences)



Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Phillip McGuinness on June 26, 2008, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Thistle on June 26, 2008, 12:18:40 AM
Stick to the Craythur (could be very funny acted out)
Brannigan's Special Ale (though I suspect Heather Alexander's fairies would have an ill word with ya for performing it ;) )
Pour Your Brother (ditto the above)
Five Nights Drunk (prolly too bawdy, but leave the last few verses off and its okay for family audiences)

I know variations on "Stick" and "Five Nights" already, but they're exactly the sort of songs I'm looking for. Ones that are very clearly about alcohol and not already performed by every musician out there. :)

And yes, since I'm looking to perform these songs it's probably best if I stick with traditional and other public domain songs. Or maybe I should just start writing my own. :-\
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Sir Gawain on June 30, 2008, 08:37:57 AM
Johnny Tarr? or has it been done to death?
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Robert Phoenix on June 30, 2008, 11:05:28 PM
My favorite band Barleyjuice has got alot of good drinking songs
www.barleyjuice.com
Check out -Whiskey-Bailey's Guinness and
Whiskey to the Sea

Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Sir William Marcus on August 04, 2008, 07:59:29 AM
 Just to name a few,  Dropkick Murphys and the Flogging Mollys come to mind.
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Sandman on September 09, 2008, 03:52:35 AM
Hmmm... to go on the Dropkick Murphys tangent, the song "Barroom Hero" comes to mind.
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Capt Robertsgrave Thighbiter on October 08, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
Check out Ben Backstay, a true period song,( 1780 or so) about a bosun who gets drunk, falls overboard, gets his head bit off by a shark ,  his ghost appears and admonishes the crew to "never mix your rum me lads, but allways take it neat."
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Phillip McGuinness on January 14, 2009, 01:15:04 PM
Quote from: Capt Robertsgrave Thighbiter on October 08, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
Check out Ben Backstay, a true period song,( 1780 or so) about a bosun who gets drunk, falls overboard, gets his head bit off by a shark ,  his ghost appears and admonishes the crew to "never mix your rum me lads, but allways take it neat."
Perfect! I love it! I shall start learning it immediately. Thanks!
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Tammy on January 16, 2009, 03:09:03 AM
Well, I'm not sure if this will help you but...the Renaissance Festival Podcast # 100 is the Anniversary Beer and Wenches Special. Some interesting songs for sure!!
Title: Re: Drinking songs
Post by: Katarsa on May 02, 2009, 06:43:45 PM
Charlie Mopps!! It's a ballad about the man who invented beer that the most awesome of our group members knows. Hilarious and very fun.

http://www.irishsongs.com/lyrics.php?Action=view&Song_id=34