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1. Mar 11,  · "Whiskey in a Jar," one of the best known traditional Irish vocal ballads, probably originated in the midth century, according to folklorist Alan Lomax, and it has been found in dozens of forms on both sides of the Atlantic. It tells the story of a highwayman (robber) who robs a military officer and who is subsequently betrayed by his woman.

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2. Whiskey in the Jar Lyrics As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier.

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3. The band recorded " Black Boys On The Corner " as the A-side and put the old traditional Irish Song "Whiskey In The Jar" on the B-side because they didn't have anything else. It was the record company that decided to make "Whiskey in the Jar" the A-side. >> More songs from Thin Lizzy More songs inspired by folk songs.

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4. There's whiskey in the jar-o Being drunk and weary I went to Molly's chamber Takin' my money with me, but I never knew the danger For about six or maybe seven in walked Captain Farrell I jumped up, fired off my pistols and I shot him with both barrels Musha ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o.

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5. Jun 11,  · Whiskey in the Jar is one of the most widely recorded Irish folk songs and has even crossed over to appeal to rock audiences. The Dublin rock band Thin Lizzy launched their hugely successful career when their version became a major hit back in Metallica brought Whiskey in the Jar to another generation of rock fans with their version in

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7. Watch the video for Whiskey in the Jar from The Dubliners's Irish Drinking Songs for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.

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