THE REAL LEGEND & HISTORY OF MOLLY MALONE! DUBLIN, IRELAND!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Alright, sing with me! In Dublin’s fair city, where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone, as she wheeled her wheel-barrow, through the streets broad and narrow, crying “cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh! Alive, alive, oh, alive, alive oh, crying cockles and mussels, alive, alive oh.
Recently we visited Dublin, Ireland, the home of the legendary Molly Malone. Millions of us with Celtic heritage have heard that famous song all our lives but few of us know the story behind this interesting character. Is she symbolic? Was she a real person? I’ll leave it for you to decide and at the end of this video, leave us a comment on what your opinion is.
We were at the Molly Malone statue in downtown Dublin. This statue was unveiled in 1988, the 1,000-year anniversary of Dublin, in honor of the song that is the unofficial anthem of Dublin. The statue sits in front of the old Saint Andrew’s Church which is now used as the Tourist Information Office.
Some say Molly Malone is a fictional character and a representative of a group of women in Dublin, in the 1600s called “fishwives”. Fishwives were the wives or daughters of a fisherman. These women were said to be gruff, unpolished and foul mouthed. I think you are getting the picture and perhaps you are thinking of some women that you know today that fit that same description. Molly was a “hawker” or a “monger” which was someone who sold things from a cart on the streets. Hawkers and mongers of the time were often known to work a different trade on the streets at night, but our Molly is said to be one of the few that maintained her chastity and dignity. The legend says that Molly sadly died of a fever at a young age.
While some maintain that Molly Malone is a symbolic character, others say that she was a real person. In fact, in the Dublin records there was found a woman named Molly Malone who died on June 13, 1699. There is no evidence that this particular Molly Malone is the one whom the song was written for but in 1988, the year of the 1,000th anniversary of Dublin, June 13th was declared as, “Molly Malone Day”. The holiday has been celebrated in Dublin on each June 13th since. Perhaps you will now celebrate Molly Malone day too.
The statue of Molly Malone is quite detailed and, on her cart, she has fish to sell, as well as cockles and mussels, which if you aren’t familiar with what those are, they are similar to a clam and common to the shorelines of Ireland. The other thing that certainly doesn’t go unnoticed about the statue is, her busty appearance. This look was common for a young woman of her time and public breastfeeding wasn’t seen as taboo. Young women of the time were often constantly pregnant or with a young child so the appearance of the statue is actually quite period accurate. However, the way she looks has earned her the nickname from some, The Tart with the Cart”, or “The Trollop with the Scallops”. Once again, I will defend her honor and state that our Molly was an honorable woman!
You may also notice that her breasts are quite shiny. The legend is that it is good luck to rub her left breast, or is it her right breast? Most folks just make sure to rub both to be safe! Also, the area is a popular gathering spot for buskers, or street musicians.
The popular song that so many of us are familiar with has had many different versions and variations over the years and no one is for certain its real true origin. The fact is though, that it doesn’t really matter, it’s a fun song that many of us associate with our Irish heritage and are eager to sing along no matter where we hear it. So now you know a little history of the lady from the song, and like I mentioned at the beginning of this video, I’m curious what are your thoughts on Molly being a real person or not? Be sure to leave us a comment below of your thoughts.
Make sure you look up the versions of the song by The Dubliners, Sinead O’Conner, or U2.
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My 2nd grade music teacher taught us this song, which she played on her auto harp. That was almost 60 years ago, and I still remember it. I don't remember her name, but she taught us Molly Malone, Loch Lomond, and I Gave my Love a Cherry.
What a great memory! Funny how music takes us back.
This song has been used by football (soccer) fans for a long time! They just change the town name, and change the song after; "...through streets wide and narrow, singing..." at which point another chant is essentially tacked on the end to imply Ms Malone is chantting for their team! This was actually the first version of this song I heard as a boy, being sung at Home Park, the home of Plymouth Argyle (a club that definitely should have more importance for US soccer fans)! Wonder if 'this version' of the song actually started at one of the several Dublin clubs?
Wow! Interesting, I had never heard that before. Thanks for sharing and I’ll have to we if I can find some of these online.
@@familytreenutshistorygenealogy To save you some time! ;)
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Could be. Evey ledgen is based on a real person or persons
Yes usually is.
2:06 video starts
This isn’t tik tok
Who was the sculptor? Appropriately a Dubliner, Jeanne Patricia Rynhart (1946-2020) , nee Scuffil, and according to her photo, a pretty colleen.
Thanks for the addition.
She was real and died on the 13th of june 1699!
molly malone is actually a scottish sang. written by james yorkston as a music hall sang poking (friendly fun ) at the irish.
🧐🎣too much molly malone does Irish ☘️ women treated like tarts no offence without prejudice 🎶🤠🐬🎩
my opinion is it really doesnt matter if she was real or not its what she represents
Please dont ever sing on a video again.
Haha! Oh I’m well aware of my lack of talents there!
Lol
Maybe Molly is real person, I don't know. But she is always a symbol about the poor Irish folks, their hard life and starving in historiy. I love her story, but
I' ll never touch her woman parts. This seems me disrespectful !
her statue is certainly touched in a couple of areas quite a bit
added that comment a bit too early
Haha, yes sir we explain that! 😁
In Dublin's fair city
Where they touch Molly's titties .....
because it brings "good luck"! I guess the Irish are quite superstitious?
I thought this😂
I got this song to learn in keyboard lesson, trinity music syllabus ❤
From India🇮🇳
Tell Dublin I miss her.
I am named Molly but from Africa never been to Ireland.
Praying for Dublin there seems to be some trouble there
Great video, thank you! My Irish mom would play this song for me and I was wondering about that statue. Looks like Molly had the best clam.
I learned to sing that is 4th grade
It is a popular one for sure. Did you know that story before now?
How can the song be the unofficial anthem of Dublin when it was written and published by a Scotsman?
A land down under could be seen as the unofficial anthem of Australia, its was written by a Scottish man but its not really relevant . There's nothing to say that even official national anthems need to be written by natives
Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland yet he was English.
Another wonderful video. Beautiful singing.
Haha, yeah right!
Am i culturally appropriating if i generally call taurus men "Malone"?
Most groups - like the Dubliners - turn this sad song into a sing-along waltz-time hack for tourists. The whole point of the song is missed. :( At least U2 and Sinead managed to convey the sadness of "That's how I lost my sweet Molly Malone"
No, you didn't make me physically ill - I fast-forwarded till you weren't singing any more.
Haha! Brilliant idea! 💡 😁
Do I think there was a fishwife named Mary or Margaret who was called "Molly" in 17th/18th Century Dublin? Probably, almost certainly yes. Do I think one individual can be connected to this song? If there is any evidence for this, I haven't seen it.
That certainly makes sense. Thanks for chiming in!
Your singing actually isn't half bad
Hahaha, yeah right! That definitely isn’t a gift of mine, haha.
yall that’s my great grandmother
Your singing isn't ok, what is awful is you are singing in a different key then the background track. Thank you for the info about Molly Malone.
Oh I’m very aware lol. Definitely not one of my gifts! 😄 I’m glad that you enjoyed the video.
@@familytreenutshistorygenealogy I meant to say you singing its ok...the problem is the music in the background is in a different key....
Yes I am-a real person
I have done my research as to wether she was real or fictitious and my conclusion is that young men have always immortalised beautiful ladies in song so yes she was real plus there is the record of a Molly Malone passing away in 1699. Great song along with many more Irish ones .Professor Ken.
You need a singing lesson!
Haha, lord I know! Definitely not a gift of mine. 😀
It was not that bad lol
Thats a great statue,
LOVE CANNON & BALLS VERSION OF THAT SONG SO FUNNY
I had to look that one up haha. I can see it’s a classic.