It's actually only part of the actual Irish song ,I knew the Thin Lizzy one first than one day I was at a Iriah pub and Theese older fellas at the time stared singing it I was like cool I know this ,than I was like wtf it's like a huge story
Rapier = type of sword Fowling = bird hunting Molly = just a girl; maybe a favorite prostitute or his wife Chamber = bedroom “Nonsense words” = Irish Gaelic sung by somebody who doesn’t speak it Whiskey in the Jar" is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s.
Don't know if you realized this, but the version of this song that first gained it popularity outside of Ireland, was done by Thin Lizzy, the same band that your intro song 'Boys are Back in Town' came from... 😄
Yeah, this song was done before, but this is clearly based off of the Thin Lizzy version, taking the slight lyric changes into account. Edit: There isn't a version I've heard that I DON'T enjoy, just for clarification.
This was an old drinking song. A rapier is a type of sword. The one in most pirate movies with the basket handle to protect the hand and a straight 1 sided blade.
Love this version, your boys Thin Lizzy covered this as well. Its from the 1700's , Wiki has this ""Whiskey in the Jar" (Roud 533) is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s."
A rapier or espada ropera ('dress sword') is a type of sword used in Renaissance Spain to designate a sword with a straight, slender and sharply pointed. In Western Europe throughout the 16th and 17th centuries as a symbol of nobility or gentleman status.
Oh how I remember those house parties of the eighties. I was in a band. All my friends were in bands. Good times! Old irish drinking song? I think it was? Oh this song is a Thin Lizzy cover also! 😁❤
Rapier is a sword, fowling is hunting wild fowl, a chamber is a bedroom. Whiskey in a jar is a very old Irish Folk song, Metallica redid it. That's why you hear words like rapier, fowling, chamber etc. These are all medieval terms. So the story goes he was in love with Molly so he stole Captain Farrell's money, she swore that she loved him but tricked him into stealing the money. He and Molly went to her bedroom and in walks Captain Farrell, he shot and killed him. Some men like fishing and hunting, some like warfare, he likes sleeping in Molly's chamber, but ends up going to prison for the murder of Captain Farrell.
It's funny that your theme song is by Thin Lizzy. Their version of Whiskey in the Jar is probably the most famous one. At least in the US. I absolutely love Irish punk.
Love this song, and it's probably the oldest song you'll hear on the radio. Its roots trace back to 1650s or so. It's Irish/Gaelic. Check out the performance LIVE in Dublin. The words in the bridge are likely Gaelic, and translations vary. If you dig into the history of modern music, there's basically two ancient branches it stems from. African songs and music from the Irish highlands.
The song's origins come from the traditional folk song "The Highwayman and the Captain" sung in the outskirts of the town of Edinburgh. In 1967, the Irish folk band The Beasley Brothers rewrote the song as Whiskey in a Jar and incorporated their own twist to the lyrics and melody.
the original name of the song is "Darlin' sporting Jenny" and my favorite version is by The Irish Rovers, however this is a great version, thanks for the great vid...
This is one of their best covers IMO, 2nd only to their cover of the iconic Turn the Page! Great to see you reacting to my favorite band of all time! Keep the vids coming!
This was from an album of cover songs called Garage Inc. They did a Garage Inc EP early in their career and decided to do a double album in the 90s. Their cover of Bob Segar's "Turn The Page" was a big hit. But for me the cover of Blue Oyster Cult's "Astronomy" is also worth a listen.
This is an Old Irish Song from the late 1600’s or into the 1700’s. The term stand and deliver gives it away. That’s what the old “Highway Men” used to say. They would come out if hiding along a road where there was a lot of travel, especially by the more affluent people. They would stop their carriages and draw down on them with pistols saying Stand and Deliver (old world speak for this is a Stick Up!). The Rapier is a fine thin award. The French use it for dueling and sword play. If you’ve ever fenced with a foil, that is pretty much the same as a rapier, except blunted for practice. Look up the lyrics Wiskey in The Jar Irish songs. You’ll find a lot of iterations for it as well as the lyrics. I wanted to suggest this when I saw you did. Enter the Sandman but never got around to it. This is actually my favorite song for Metallica. They’re not my favorite band but I’ve always loved this. I was disappointed in the video. It doesn’t match the song whatsoever. Glad to see you enjoying stuff from my generation (80’s). Take care! Hugs Denise❤ Oh and Molly is a woman. I’m thinking probably a Tavern Wench, who’s Chambers is her room above the bar basically. That would’ve been most common for the time and she was definitely a Kruch in on the take so that would be more likely what this was all about. He was Robin and she was playing him and getting all the money. Basically a scandalous woman.
I've heard this done by an Irish band they did it as a the traditional Folk song version it's a fun song I don't blame you for looking up the lyrics as they are a little hard to understand in this version it also seems like they've edit it. In the version I heard there a section where Molly betrayed him for the reward by pouring water into the powder for his pistol and told them where he was so when they turned he was captured If you want to hear a more traditional version you should try the Dubbliner's version
Check out The Irish Rovers performance of this and you'll get a better feel of the original vibe of this old old old Irish drinking pub song. There's a variation on the song where the bandit doesn't kill Captain Farway because Molly (or Jenny, I've heard both) sabotaged his guns so when he jumps up to shoot him, they don't fire.
Now you should listen to The Dubliners (Irish folk band) version of this song. This is actually a 1700’s Irish folk song. It may have started out as a poem then turned into song at the pub (I’m not 100% on the history) I do know that it’s very old and originated from Irish folklore…. And now it’s performed by a modern day metal band and it’s great! So that’s interesting!!
Awesome reaction video dude. I always loved this song and the fact that the rhythm gets stuck in your head. If you’re gonna do more Metallica I suggest checking out “the day that never comes” or “all nightmare long”. Both are awesome. Keep on trucking man. You rock.
Pretty sure they're playing Bread Fan at the beginning. It's another great cover they did. I like how it makes it sound like a house party and the band is just going from one song to the next.
This is an old Irish tune, and this is a cover of the Thin Lizzy version, I'm watching from Ireland so I've played this tune at more than a few house parties 🎶🎶
Yea the video throws you off😂 The live from Dublin would've been more appropriate. As others will tell you, it's an old Irish folk song and this version is inspired by Thin Lizzy. Metallica is huge fans of Thin Lizzy
A traditional Irish song dating back to the 17th century. Notable more contemporary covers, with video available include Irish folk band The Dubliners (1968), Irish rock band Thin Lizzy (1972), and Metallica (1999). Should check these versions out
Phil Lynnot of Thin Lizzy thought that only one of their guitarists could play that solo right. It has to be laid back, almost an eighth behind the band.
It's an old Irish folk song covered as a rock song. Metallica took some liberties in changing some of the lyrics like changing the woman's name from Jenny to Molly. Check out The Dubliners classic version.
"Whiskey in the Jar" (Roud 533) is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s. Whiskey in the Jar Composed Circa 17th century
You've got to love old folk songs. I love this version, and Thin Lizzy's. The original was written in the mid 1600's about about a notorious Irish highwayman Patrick Fleming who was hanged in 1650. Molly screwed him over, but her name changes in different versions.
It's an old Irish folk song that's about 300-400 years old. You should check out a more Traditional sound like the Dubliners cover in the 1950s-60s. Probably closer to the original sound of it (though we'll never know that for sure).
The day this dropped on the Radio for the 1st time in Michigan. Myself and both my under teen aged daughters were in the car with my husband. My girls and I began singing along from the 1st few notes. My huaband got very upset telling us we could NOT know the song lyrics.... The older of tje girls, maybe 11 at the time. Announced to him this song was not NEW..... its very OLD. Then we laughed as he called us liers...... We girls had spent years by then listening to Irish Folk Music. Rapier = type of sword.
The protagonist of the story is the unnamed singer (a pirate/brigand) who robs Captain Ferrell of the city guard, with pistol and sword. He goes to his lover Molly to persuade her to run off together in the morning, but... While he sleeps, he is betrayed. Molly not only sends word to Cpt. Ferrell, she also sabotaged his pistols by wetting the gunpowder. Thus, when Ferrell bursts in around 6 or 7am he 'shot rain'. Wet powder won't burn, and now Cpt Ferrell has him. He is hauled off to prison where he reflects on being betrayed by the only thing (Molly) that he ever really loved.
rapier /rā′pē-ər, rāp′yər/ noun A long, slender, two-edged sword with a cuplike hilt, used in the 1500s and 1600s. A light, sharp-pointed sword lacking a cutting edge and used only for thrusting. A long, narrow, pointed, two-edged sword, used, especially in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with a guard for the hand, adapted for both cutting and thrusting, but used chiefly for thrusting.
This is one of my favorite songs by Metallica, but you should listen to the live version from Dublin Ireland. There isn't a better version than that. According to my best friend who happens to be 3rd generation from Ireland ( I knew his grandparents) this song is about 250 years old, and has been covered by many from traditional Irish folk groups, all the way to the mighty Metallica.
@@liamreidy1175 thin Lizzy's version is great and James pays homage to Phil Lynott during some live performances of this song. To me Metallica's version sounds fuller and is definitely heavier, which I prefer. I've heard many different versions of it, all of them being from the 60's till now.
I think 'Whiskey in the Jar' is an old Irish folk song which was covered by Thin Lizzy in the seventies and in the late nineties Metallica covered tat version
When you doing the Ten Thousand Fists reaction? Probably one of the best Disturbed songs in my opinon. Dave throws mad power behind his voice. As a rapper, you'd probably also appreciate Liberate. Also, from Metallica, check out Damage Inc.
I'm glad someone finally brought up the Grateful Dead. Similar but different lyrics. I think this song gets different lyrics every time someone records it.
There's no "The" in "Enter Sandman" but keep saying it bc it's. hilarious. Keep the best band ever pumping my brother. knew it was old Irish drinking song but that was it
Others have mentioned this is an old Irish drinking song from the 1800's. You may find it interesting that the most popular version was when Thin Lizzy covered it. Since you already use Thin Lizzy's song Boy's Are Back In Town, I thought you may want to check out their version of this song.
The original song and lyrics have Molly stealing his rapier and filled both barrels with water. He then wants help from his brother in the army to break him out . But, each and seems to change it up from the original.
Ironically, this was a cover of a Thin Lizzy song (Yes, the band that did 'The boys are back in town') - the lyrics were drawn from an old, traditional Irish drinking song that Thin Lizzy made into a rock song in the early 70's and became a single. In 1998, Metallica recorded a covers album 'Garage inc.' and opted to record a cover of Thin Lizzy... Metallica's late bassist Cliff Burton was a huge Thin Lizzy fan and was heavily influenced by bassist/ vocalist Phil Lynott (Tragically, they both died in the same year - 1986... Phil Lynott from organ failure after years of drug abuse... Cliff Burton in a tour bus accident) Megadeth also covered a Thin Lizzy song - 'Cold sweat' 🤘🔥 Metallica had covered a number of artists (both famous and obscure)... they were fans of a UK metal band Diamond Head, and many Metallica fans did not realize that their song "Am I evil?" was a Diamond Head cover (Diamond Head were never commercially successful and split up numerous times)... Recently, their guitarist Brian Tatler had formed a new line-up of Diamond Head without original vocalist Sean Harris. Metallica also did a Bob Seger cover 'Turn the page' and made a music video for it... The other artists they covered included: The Misfits ... Budgie ... The Anti-Nowhere League ... Black Sabbath... Motorhead ... Blue Oyster Cult... etc.
It's a straight cover of the Thin Lizzy version of an old Irish traditional tune. Thin Lizzy are highly regarded by a large number of top tier metal bands. The nonsense lyrics are an old trick in Irish traditional music just to fill spaces between lyrics. In several of the older versions the girl, Molly, sold him out to Captain Farrell to gain favour with the establishment.
It's an old Irish folk song made famous by Thin Lizzy
It's actually only part of the actual Irish song ,I knew the Thin Lizzy one first than one day I was at a Iriah pub and Theese older fellas at the time stared singing it I was like cool I know this ,than I was like wtf it's like a huge story
@JawsVader1970 yes your right, I've heard it a few times in Ireland. The Dubliners do a more traditional version
I was going to say the same. Cover of a cover. My favorite version is this however.
The High Kings do a great version of this that's pretty traditional, but with some modern singing techniques that made it easier to record.
This song is way older than Thin Lizzy.
Rapier = type of sword
Fowling = bird hunting
Molly = just a girl; maybe a favorite prostitute or his wife
Chamber = bedroom
“Nonsense words” = Irish Gaelic sung by somebody who doesn’t speak it
Whiskey in the Jar" is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s.
"Stand and Deliver!" is the traditional version of "Stick 'em up, and gimme all your money!"
@@AbolitionistPrivateer Nice add!
I think this is a cover of the Thin Lizzy version of the folk song.
@@wow_horac4663 Definitely. The melody the lyrics are following is the traditional melody, but the backing guitars are most definitely Thin Lizzy.
Ah now the Gaelic is sung
Don't know if you realized this, but the version of this song that first gained it popularity outside of Ireland, was done by Thin Lizzy, the same band that your intro song 'Boys are Back in Town' came from... 😄
The Dubliners covered it before Thin Lizzy but this is more in the style of Thin Lizzy and The Dubliners is more Irish Folk song
Yeah, this song was done before, but this is clearly based off of the Thin Lizzy version, taking the slight lyric changes into account.
Edit: There isn't a version I've heard that I DON'T enjoy, just for clarification.
This was an old drinking song. A rapier is a type of sword. The one in most pirate movies with the basket handle to protect the hand and a straight 1 sided blade.
sorry but is double sided . i think you r confusing with a cutlass.
Most swords in pirate movies are a Cutlass.
Exactly a cutlass is used by pirates a rapier is a thin dueling sword
@@shane82us a rapier is only just about a sword! 😂
@rickb.4168 ummm yeah I didn't say it wasn't about a sword just not a sword pirates used.
Love this version, your boys Thin Lizzy covered this as well. Its from the 1700's , Wiki has this ""Whiskey in the Jar" (Roud 533) is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s."
Metallica's version is based more on Lizzy's version than anything.
It is from at least the 1700's. Nobody knows for sure how far back it goes
Thin lizzy cover who do the boys are back in town. Your theme tune.
They was ONE of the Badd Ass Bands 👍 And did great tribute to A OLD IRISH TUNE ❤👍
You should definitely check out more from Garage Inc, their cover album. My personal favorite is Turn the Page, originally by Bob Seger
Their cover of Turn the Page is awesome, but my favorite song from Garage Inc. is their cover of Blue Oyster Cult's Astronomy.
The 2nd CD recorded in 87 is the only thing worth listening to on Garage Inc.
Turn the Page was also covered in 1974 by Australian singer Jon English...
Yes!
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A rapier or espada ropera ('dress sword') is a type of sword used in Renaissance Spain to designate a sword with a straight, slender and sharply pointed. In Western Europe throughout the 16th and 17th centuries as a symbol of nobility or gentleman status.
This is an OLD IRISH SONG, they do an incredible cover here, Irish music tells the BEST STORIES. Love that they did this one
Oh how I remember those house parties of the eighties. I was in a band. All my friends were in bands. Good times! Old irish drinking song? I think it was? Oh this song is a Thin Lizzy cover also! 😁❤
Me too! So glad we didn't have cell phones then. No proof lol
Great times
@@ChristaFree YES! 😳🫣🫠🤣
This isn't exactly a Thin Lizzy cover as it came out way before Thin Lizzy but it is in the style that Lizzy did it
@@pc574 The Metallica version is a Thin Lizzy cover is what I meant.
I love this song. I've always hated the video because it distracts from the story being told.
1/2 naked girls should not be ignored !!!!
Garage Days Revisited was such an awesome punk covers EP, then they updated it and added rock tunes.
Whiskey in the War is an old Irish folk song that dates back to the 17th century.
I didn't know they had a video for this. I like this song.
It's an old Irish drinking song.
Yeah, I've heard this song so many times on the radio (still do) and it never occurred to me that there would be a music video.
The whole garage inc album is incredible. Metallica is on of the best cover bands actually ! Just look at it all !
I've been to that party! I went to school with guys who had a band and they played mainly Metallica and Megadeth. Wild times!
We used to have these parties weekly, and when summer came it was a few times a week. Man the 80s were awesome.
This song was actually done originally by Thin Lizzy. Might want to check that out too.
Whiskey in the Jar is an old Irish folk song dating back to at least 1810.
Yes, try The Dubliners...
@@TheNordicharpsbefore them as well
@@almostclement4975 Of course, but I was thinking how PG could hear the progression...
Can't believe you've never heard this before! Brings me back to when I was young lol.
Rapier is a sword, fowling is hunting wild fowl, a chamber is a bedroom. Whiskey in a jar is a very old Irish Folk song, Metallica redid it. That's why you hear words like rapier, fowling, chamber etc. These are all medieval terms. So the story goes he was in love with Molly so he stole Captain Farrell's money, she swore that she loved him but tricked him into stealing the money. He and Molly went to her bedroom and in walks Captain Farrell, he shot and killed him. Some men like fishing and hunting, some like warfare, he likes sleeping in Molly's chamber, but ends up going to prison for the murder of Captain Farrell.
Yessss This is 1 of my favourite Metallica Tunes 🤘🏼😛🤘🏼
It's funny that your theme song is by Thin Lizzy. Their version of Whiskey in the Jar is probably the most famous one. At least in the US.
I absolutely love Irish punk.
Love this song, and it's probably the oldest song you'll hear on the radio. Its roots trace back to 1650s or so. It's Irish/Gaelic. Check out the performance LIVE in Dublin. The words in the bridge are likely Gaelic, and translations vary. If you dig into the history of modern music, there's basically two ancient branches it stems from. African songs and music from the Irish highlands.
The song's origins come from the traditional folk song "The Highwayman and the Captain" sung in the outskirts of the town of Edinburgh. In 1967, the Irish folk band The Beasley Brothers rewrote the song as Whiskey in a Jar and incorporated their own twist to the lyrics and melody.
the original name of the song is "Darlin' sporting Jenny" and my favorite version is by The Irish Rovers, however this is a great version, thanks for the great vid...
This is one of their best covers IMO, 2nd only to their cover of the iconic Turn the Page! Great to see you reacting to my favorite band of all time! Keep the vids coming!
This was from an album of cover songs called Garage Inc. They did a Garage Inc EP early in their career and decided to do a double album in the 90s. Their cover of Bob Segar's "Turn The Page" was a big hit. But for me the cover of Blue Oyster Cult's "Astronomy" is also worth a listen.
You’re one of those people I can never predict what they will react to next🤔
This is an Old Irish Song from the late 1600’s or into the 1700’s. The term stand and deliver gives it away. That’s what the old “Highway Men” used to say. They would come out if hiding along a road where there was a lot of travel, especially by the more affluent people. They would stop their carriages and draw down on them with pistols saying Stand and Deliver (old world speak for this is a Stick Up!). The Rapier is a fine thin award. The French use it for dueling and sword play. If you’ve ever fenced with a foil, that is pretty much the same as a rapier, except blunted for practice.
Look up the lyrics Wiskey in The Jar Irish songs. You’ll find a lot of iterations for it as well as the lyrics.
I wanted to suggest this when I saw you did. Enter the Sandman but never got around to it. This is actually my favorite song for Metallica. They’re not my favorite band but I’ve always loved this. I was disappointed in the video. It doesn’t match the song whatsoever.
Glad to see you enjoying stuff from my generation (80’s).
Take care!
Hugs Denise❤
Oh and Molly is a woman. I’m thinking probably a Tavern Wench, who’s Chambers is her room above the bar basically. That would’ve been most common for the time and she was definitely a Kruch in on the take so that would be more likely what this was all about. He was Robin and she was playing him and getting all the money. Basically a scandalous woman.
I've heard this done by an Irish band they did it as a the traditional Folk song version it's a fun song I don't blame you for looking up the lyrics as they are a little hard to understand in this version it also seems like they've edit it.
In the version I heard there a section where Molly betrayed him for the reward by pouring water into the powder for his pistol and told them where he was so when they turned he was captured
If you want to hear a more traditional version you should try the Dubbliner's version
This was one the first songs I heard from Metallica, and it’s been them ever since 😂😅
Check out The Irish Rovers performance of this and you'll get a better feel of the original vibe of this old old old Irish drinking pub song.
There's a variation on the song where the bandit doesn't kill Captain Farway because Molly (or Jenny, I've heard both) sabotaged his guns so when he jumps up to shoot him, they don't fire.
Irish Rovers "Rock" celtic!
Now you should listen to The Dubliners (Irish folk band) version of this song. This is actually a 1700’s Irish folk song. It may have started out as a poem then turned into song at the pub (I’m not 100% on the history) I do know that it’s very old and originated from Irish folklore…. And now it’s performed by a modern day metal band and it’s great! So that’s interesting!!
Awesome reaction video dude. I always loved this song and the fact that the rhythm gets stuck in your head. If you’re gonna do more Metallica I suggest checking out “the day that never comes” or “all nightmare long”. Both are awesome. Keep on trucking man. You rock.
High school memories.
House parties, metal/rock/r&b/techno, whiskey 😂
Pretty sure they're playing Bread Fan at the beginning. It's another great cover they did. I like how it makes it sound like a house party and the band is just going from one song to the next.
Is Black Pegasus aware of the Thin Lizzy connection between his theme song and Whisky in the Jar?
Check out Whiskey In The Jar (Live) - Darby O'Gill , a true traditional Irish band doing a traditional Irish song
This is an old Irish tune, and this is a cover of the Thin Lizzy version, I'm watching from Ireland so I've played this tune at more than a few house parties 🎶🎶
This video brings back memories to parties we through in 80s band and all crazy times 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
Yea the video throws you off😂
The live from Dublin would've been more appropriate. As others will tell you, it's an old Irish folk song and this version is inspired by Thin Lizzy. Metallica is huge fans of Thin Lizzy
A traditional Irish song dating back to the 17th century. Notable more contemporary covers, with video available include Irish folk band The Dubliners (1968), Irish rock band Thin Lizzy (1972), and Metallica (1999). Should check these versions out
Phil Lynnot of Thin Lizzy thought that only one of their guitarists could play that solo right. It has to be laid back, almost an eighth behind the band.
This is a reminder that music and art weren't invented 30 or even 50 years ago. It's never too late to read a book.
Whiskey In The Jar - Luke Kelly & The Dubliners this is another great version
Look up "whiskey in the Jar" by The Dubliners.
Old Irish drinking song.
Garage Inc was one there best albums. Turn the page, blue jeans blue's, a lot of cover songs.
FYI: This music video is directed by Jonas Akerlund...he also directed the ''Rammstein: Paris'' BluRay.
You become smoother, and more polished with each cast.
Everytime the play dublin they play this, thin lizzy 🤘🤟🤘🤘
Now we rockin.🔥🔥🔥❤
Saw them play this one live in concert in Detroit last November... Badass stuff...
One of my favorites!!! Always reminds me of my teenage years, lol
It's an old Irish folk song covered as a rock song. Metallica took some liberties in changing some of the lyrics like changing the woman's name from Jenny to Molly. Check out The Dubliners classic version.
i'll always like this tune...
"Whiskey in the Jar" (Roud 533) is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s.
Whiskey in the Jar
Composed
Circa 17th century
You've got to love old folk songs. I love this version, and Thin Lizzy's. The original was written in the mid 1600's about about a notorious Irish highwayman Patrick Fleming who was hanged in 1650. Molly screwed him over, but her name changes in different versions.
It's an old Irish folk song that's about 300-400 years old. You should check out a more Traditional sound like the Dubliners cover in the 1950s-60s. Probably closer to the original sound of it (though we'll never know that for sure).
I bought this on 6th grade the day it came out, I've listened this song most of my life and didn't know the lyrics until a year or two ago
The day this dropped on the Radio for the 1st time in Michigan. Myself and both my under teen aged daughters were in the car with my husband. My girls and I began singing along from the 1st few notes. My huaband got very upset telling us we could NOT know the song lyrics.... The older of tje girls, maybe 11 at the time. Announced to him this song was not NEW..... its very OLD. Then we laughed as he called us liers...... We girls had spent years by then listening to Irish Folk Music. Rapier = type of sword.
So many versions of this, great reaction, well worth checking out the traditional versions 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍
The protagonist of the story is the unnamed singer (a pirate/brigand) who robs Captain Ferrell of the city guard, with pistol and sword. He goes to his lover Molly to persuade her to run off together in the morning, but...
While he sleeps, he is betrayed. Molly not only sends word to Cpt. Ferrell, she also sabotaged his pistols by wetting the gunpowder. Thus, when Ferrell bursts in around 6 or 7am he 'shot rain'. Wet powder won't burn, and now Cpt Ferrell has him.
He is hauled off to prison where he reflects on being betrayed by the only thing (Molly) that he ever really loved.
Now you have to do the "Thin Lizzy" version as well ... the gutiar solo made it in my top 1000-list of the best guitar soli of all time! :)
Metallica covered it in honor of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott who covered it earlier. Its an irish song.
This is my favorite song of all time
I always thought this was about the chaos of partying.
rapier
/rā′pē-ər, rāp′yər/
noun
A long, slender, two-edged sword with a cuplike hilt, used in the 1500s and 1600s.
A light, sharp-pointed sword lacking a cutting edge and used only for thrusting.
A long, narrow, pointed, two-edged sword, used, especially in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with a guard for the hand, adapted for both cutting and thrusting, but used chiefly for thrusting.
Ma I love this, we used to play this in our band 20 sommat years ago, let’s goooo see you at the end 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍
This is one of my favorite songs by Metallica, but you should listen to the live version from Dublin Ireland. There isn't a better version than that. According to my best friend who happens to be 3rd generation from Ireland ( I knew his grandparents) this song is about 250 years old, and has been covered by many from traditional Irish folk groups, all the way to the mighty Metallica.
Thin Lizzy did a much better version... Gary Moore did a tribute that is amazing too...
@@liamreidy1175 thin Lizzy's version is great and James pays homage to Phil Lynott during some live performances of this song. To me Metallica's version sounds fuller and is definitely heavier, which I prefer. I've heard many different versions of it, all of them being from the 60's till now.
I think 'Whiskey in the Jar' is an old Irish folk song which was covered by Thin Lizzy in the seventies and in the late nineties Metallica covered tat version
When you doing the Ten Thousand Fists reaction? Probably one of the best Disturbed songs in my opinon. Dave throws mad power behind his voice. As a rapper, you'd probably also appreciate Liberate.
Also, from Metallica, check out Damage Inc.
It’s a cover of thin lizzy’s take on an old Irish song. Thin lizzy’s also does the song that your intro borrows from (the boys are back in town)
It was an old sea shanty they covered expertly.
The Grateful Dead also do a very good rendition of it more in that Irish folk music style
I'm glad someone finally brought up the Grateful Dead. Similar but different lyrics. I think this song gets different lyrics every time someone records it.
such a fun song to play on drums
I had this CD back in the day. Some earlier albums on cassette, if that gives you an idea. Listened to them quite a bit in college.
Black Pegasus check this out man. Paul Harvey "If I were the Devil" he said this in 1965!! Be cool stay safe.
Check out one their early ones, For Whom the Bell Tolls
This is an old Irish folk song that Metallica covered. A rapier is a type of thin bladed sword, a lot of time its used a lot in traditional fencing.
There's no "The" in "Enter Sandman" but keep saying it bc it's. hilarious. Keep the best band ever pumping my brother. knew it was old Irish drinking song but that was it
Metallica turn the page
Others have mentioned this is an old Irish drinking song from the 1800's. You may find it interesting that the most popular version was when Thin Lizzy covered it. Since you already use Thin Lizzy's song Boy's Are Back In Town, I thought you may want to check out their version of this song.
this is a Irish fighting song!! Erin go braugh!!!
Fine choice
Metallica did a great version of this song but when your listening to Thin Lizzy as a young child you cant compare its the best😊💚💚
If only I could have a dollar for every time a band put the word 'whisky' in a song title.
It's a story from medieval time's in the England,Ireland scottland area
The original song and lyrics have Molly stealing his rapier and filled both barrels with water. He then wants help from his brother in the army to break him out . But, each and seems to change it up from the original.
LOL at one point it was not a party unless it was like this !
you should hear the Kildare's live version of this song.
This is a cover by Metallica. The original will blow your mind
The Dubliners - Whiskey in the Jar
Ironically, this was a cover of a Thin Lizzy song (Yes, the band that did 'The boys are back in town') - the lyrics were drawn from an old, traditional Irish drinking song that Thin Lizzy made into a rock song in the early 70's and became a single.
In 1998, Metallica recorded a covers album 'Garage inc.' and opted to record a cover of Thin Lizzy... Metallica's late bassist Cliff Burton was a huge Thin Lizzy fan and was heavily influenced by bassist/ vocalist Phil Lynott (Tragically, they both died in the same year - 1986... Phil Lynott from organ failure after years of drug abuse... Cliff Burton in a tour bus accident)
Megadeth also covered a Thin Lizzy song - 'Cold sweat' 🤘🔥
Metallica had covered a number of artists (both famous and obscure)... they were fans of a UK metal band Diamond Head, and many Metallica fans did not realize that their song "Am I evil?" was a Diamond Head cover (Diamond Head were never commercially successful and split up numerous times)... Recently, their guitarist Brian Tatler had formed a new line-up of Diamond Head without original vocalist Sean Harris.
Metallica also did a Bob Seger cover 'Turn the page' and made a music video for it... The other artists they covered included:
The Misfits ... Budgie ... The Anti-Nowhere League ... Black Sabbath... Motorhead ... Blue Oyster Cult... etc.
I like this and the Bob Seager version also
Yep, old irish folk song. lots of versions of this one.
I saw them play a house party in Mill Valley when they first started lol. I think it was 1982.
The term "Whiskey in the jar" is like saying "There's money in the bank".......Basically, we're not in a bad position
It's a straight cover of the Thin Lizzy version of an old Irish traditional tune. Thin Lizzy are highly regarded by a large number of top tier metal bands. The nonsense lyrics are an old trick in Irish traditional music just to fill spaces between lyrics. In several of the older versions the girl, Molly, sold him out to Captain Farrell to gain favour with the establishment.
More Metallica please!!!