These blokes could make a traditional song sound like they wrote it, or write an original that seemed like it had been around for centuries. Hands down one of the very best bands ever
Haha yeah, at first I thought "Streams of Whiskey" and "Boys from the County Hell" were traditional songs. The Pogues were great interpreters of other peoples songs too. Just a great band all around.
These guys play their hearts out for their heritage and i love it. Reminds me of the old Mexican folk songs i grow up with. Cheers to you all who follow this music from MEXICO!! (salute)
First time i heard the Pogues i loved them. First time, they played in Paris about 40 years ago, it was in a small venue, everyone was dancing madly, it was so much fun. The thing is i was dancing so much , i didn't have time to really watch the band playing!
Lyrics: Twas in the merry month of June from me home I started Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted Saluted father dear, kissed me darling mother Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born Cut the stout black thorn to be on the shores to Dublin Brand new pair of brogues rattlin' o'er the bogs Fightin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! In Mullingar that night I rested tired and weary Left the room next morning feeling bright and airy Had a drop of the pure to keep me heart from sinking That's a Paddy's cure whene'er he's on the drinking See the lassies smile, laughing all the while At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin' Asked me was I hired, wages I required Till I was sick and tired of the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! In Dublin next arrived I thought it such a pity To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city When I took a stroll all among the quality Me bundle it was stole in the neat locality Something crossed me mind when I looked behind No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin' Asking for the rogue, they called me Connaught brogue Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! From there I got away, me spirits never failing Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing The Captain at me roared that no more room had he When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy Down among the pigs, played some hearty rigs Danced some hearty jigs, the water round me bubblin' When off Holyhead wished that I was dead Or better for instead on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it Blood began to boil, temper I was losing Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing "Hurrah me soul" says I, me Shillelagh I let fly Galway boys were nigh and saw I was a hobblin' With a loud "hurray!" joined in the affray Quietly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down The rocky road and all the way to Dublin Whack follol de rah!
Shane sings 503 words in this song in 2 miutes 13 seconds (lyrics start at 1:00 in the song). 226 words per minute, 3.77 words per second. All from a man who abused his body beyond the comprehension of most human beings, basically he shouldn't be alive today. Simply amazing.
I sing this in more or less the same tempo as here, in our band. I can only do three verses, however, and I'm choking. It's an insane song. Shane is a giant!
The lyrics and rhythm are incredible - "Brand new pair of brogues, rattlin' o'er the bogs, frightenin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dub-a-lin.....
kha sab I meant that I play this on the double bass, so I'm playing *boom chicka boom* while other instruments play yhe chords, making my timing more difficult.
Calvin Maynard It's easy enough to count it in triple meter. The problem is that it's a 4+3 right before each chorus, which is what's throwing you off. "On the Rocky Road to Dublin" + "One-two three-four five"
All Celts round the world should unite to form one sovereign Celtic Nation! Born in the U.S. but very very proud of my Irish heritage. My great grandmother came here from Tipperary. If it weren't for Irish immigrants this country wouldn't be anything. Thank God for his blessings on us and may we find solidarity and pride for our heritage once again. Erin Go Bragh
This whole west coast part of the tour was almost legendary for Shanes spot on performances with emcores and he was clear and happy and so was the band. Some turbulence in the east coast showss and of that year. Again the west coast duration they all were in top form
I tell you The Pogues are the most underrated band in the Goddamn world. No one will ever be able to sing this fast, 503 words in 2:13 is damn near impossible. An incredible singer and a musical genius. Sláinte is táinte, Shane. Erin go bragh.
I can sing faster but that doesn't mean that Shane doesn't outdo me in many other musical fields. He's the man for sure but I had to challenge your opinion b/c I can do it with ease.
I LOVE this song! But it is, without doubt, the most difficult Irish song (in Anglo-Irish) to sing. I have the lyrics, but Shane sings it so feckin fast, i can't even get me mouth round the words to keep up! Shane, you're the best. Mad in love withyou I am.
While in the merry month of May, now from me home I started Left, the girls of Tuam were nearly broken-hearted Saluted father dear, kissed me darling mother Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother Then off to reap the corn and leave where I was born Cut a stout, black thorn to banish ghosts and goblins A brand-new pair of brogues to rattle over the bogs And frighten all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin A-one, two, three, four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary Started by daylight next morning blithe and early Took a drop of pure to keep me heart from shrinking Thats the Paddy's cure when'er he's on for drinking To hear the lassies smile, laughing all the while At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a-bubblin' They asked me was I hired and wages I required to lay Was almost tired of the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three, four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah In Dublin next arrived, I thought it such a pity To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city So then I took a stroll, all among the quality Bundle it was stolen, in a neat locality Something crossed me mind, when I looked behind No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin' 'Quiring after the rogue, said me Connaught brogue It wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah From there I got away, me spirits never falling Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing Captain at me roared, said that no room had he When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy Down among the pigs, did some hearty rigs I played some hearty jigs, the water round me bubbling When off Holyhead I wished meself was dead Or better for instead on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it Blood began to boil, temper I was losing Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing "Hurrah me soul" says I, me Shillelagh I let fly Galway boys were by and saw I was a hobblin' With a "lo!" and "hurray!" they joined in the affray Quickly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah
Punk-folk at it's finest. Without this lot, we wouldn't have had The men they couldn't hang, Rumjacks, levellers, Flogging Molly et. al. Mr Macgowan basically invented a genre
These are my favourite Irish males band from Republic of Ireland. They were great and they are my favourite male band that is from Ireland. I’m a massive fan of The Pogues and Kirsty NcColl(RIP), they won’t make them like this anymore,no other Irish band in future will be as great as The Pogues and no one will ever take their place. They are truly,legends and loved by almost everyone!
Ça fait tellement longtemps, tellement longtemps que j'ai pas dansé sur cette toune-là! Irish people, you made me dance all night long with this song!!! Vive l'Irlande! Vive le Québec!
As much as I love Shane to death, Kelly gets this one. And I know we shouldn't be flaffing and flaying when we have such brilliance. I'm ver proud of all versions
*salutes* your comment made my day. I had an Irish teacher in highschool back at home (Middle East), he was the best teacher I've ever had, and he was only half Irish! I wonder what a "whole" Irish would be like then XD
Thank you so much for your explanation! I went to Ireland when I was young but it has a special place in my heart since those days,so I'm now interested in the music. I'd like to come back one day and live in that amazing paradise =)
I'm Italian but I love beer and scotch more than oxygen, and when I'm listening to The Pogues I suddenly want to get drunk and start a fight with somebody. Do I have Celtic blood too?
Only became a pogues fan this year, RIP Shane
Welcome 🍻😊
Well no one's perfect mate but better late than never
Welcome
These blokes could make a traditional song sound like they wrote it, or write an original that seemed like it had been around for centuries. Hands down one of the very best bands ever
Haha yeah, at first I thought "Streams of Whiskey" and "Boys from the County Hell" were traditional songs. The Pogues were great interpreters of other peoples songs too. Just a great band all around.
Agree completely. This sounds pretty authentic and modern. Shane's voice is amazing....
That is so damn accurate!
Gangs of London
Chipettes aaawwww
My man Shane gone but you'll never be forgotten.
RIP Shane Macgowan… my favorite song to skateboard too ❤️
Nice
The Pogues represent the perfect synthesis of tradition and punk. Pure talent and lots of fun to listen to!!!
Well said
Irish punk 🍀👍
The Pogues are sensational. I love them all.
These guys play their hearts out for their heritage and i love it.
Reminds me of the old Mexican folk songs i grow up with.
Cheers to you all who follow this music from MEXICO!!
(salute)
They are English only Shane has an Irish heritage and only lived there five years
Shane, my love...Now you get the rocky road to heaven....Greeting and love for all there...❤❤❤❤❤
Brilliant singer and song writer. Rest in peace sweet Shane
Rest easy Shane MacGowan ! You will be missed ! I drink for you tonight !
RIP... Shane McGowan
25 December 1957 - 30 November 2023
Rest In Peace Shane McGowan thank you for every drunken tune we still enjoy to this day!
There will never be anyone like Shane MacGowan ...absolute legend. God bless and R.I.P
R.I.P. Shane - such a prodigious talent.
this is my favorite version of the song. very cheery and lively, really got energy in it.
First time i heard the Pogues i loved them. First time, they played in Paris about 40 years ago, it was in a small venue, everyone was dancing madly, it was so much fun. The thing is i was dancing so much , i didn't have time to really watch the band playing!
Very few musicians had the skill and creativity of Shane, RIP
rest in piece to a fookin legend
Love ancient and contemporary celtic culture..greetings to irish brothers from Greece.!
Παντού Ελλάδα
Leonidas Kyriakidis έτσι είναι αδερφε!!!
Greetings to you in the land of Greece my friend, another land of immense cultural heritage and beauty!
Thanks mate!!! we are share beautiful and ancient cultures! cheers
Chris Shephardis ωχ ένας έλληνας!
Rest in peace Shane, we’ll miss you always.
R.I.P Shane, there will never be another like you.
I do not have a single drop of Irish blood in my veins... but I love Irish music. Erin go bragh! Amen!
U can use whiskey as a substitute for Irish blood :D
🤘🏼
@@user-gr2ti6si4gonly if its Jamesons whiskey! 🥃☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪👍🟢⚪️🟠
@@user-gr2ti6si4gonly if its Jameson whiskey 🥃🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🟢⚪️🟠
One of the hardest songs to sing ,,brilliant
Took me years to get up the nerve to even try it!
It's become my signature song :)
Lyrics:
Twas in the merry month of June from me home I started
Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted
Saluted father dear, kissed me darling mother
Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother
Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born
Cut the stout black thorn to be on the shores to Dublin
Brand new pair of brogues rattlin' o'er the bogs
Fightin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah!
In Mullingar that night I rested tired and weary
Left the room next morning feeling bright and airy
Had a drop of the pure to keep me heart from sinking
That's a Paddy's cure whene'er he's on the drinking
See the lassies smile, laughing all the while
At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin'
Asked me was I hired, wages I required
Till I was sick and tired of the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah!
In Dublin next arrived I thought it such a pity
To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city
When I took a stroll all among the quality
Me bundle it was stole in the neat locality
Something crossed me mind when I looked behind
No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin'
Asking for the rogue, they called me Connaught brogue
Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah!
From there I got away, me spirits never failing
Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing
The Captain at me roared that no more room had he
When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy
Down among the pigs, played some hearty rigs
Danced some hearty jigs, the water round me bubblin'
When off Holyhead wished that I was dead
Or better for instead on the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah!
The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed
Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it
Blood began to boil, temper I was losing
Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing
"Hurrah me soul" says I, me Shillelagh I let fly
Galway boys were nigh and saw I was a hobblin'
With a loud "hurray!" joined in the affray
Quietly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down
The rocky road and all the way to Dublin
Whack follol de rah!
Dzięki za tekst
Danke!
Tack så hemskt mycket!❤
The average fellow cant even read this at half the pace as he could belt this tune out!
Close enough
Shane sings 503 words in this song in 2 miutes 13 seconds (lyrics start at 1:00 in the song).
226 words per minute, 3.77 words per second.
All from a man who abused his body beyond the comprehension of most human beings, basically he shouldn't be alive today.
Simply amazing.
Well said!!!
he's not a man, he's the holy alcoholic punk poet the Goddess gave us.
Thanks for the stats.The guy's a lyrical genius,IMO
503 words, that's insane, including the ones he almost misses because he's gasping for air
he's Irish, they can do that....
Shane MacGowan is the best guy to sing the rocky road to anywhere
bob mag you're right there! He's been dragged up and down it by his legs behind a truck - face down! 😂
Yeah there's something special about any MacGowan rendition of any song
Ted Mckenna wants a word 😂
Just heard the news of Shane passing away very sad he was a talented singer loved his version of this stay true
What a sound, the Pouges used to make some sound. top class.
I sing this in more or less the same tempo as here, in our band. I can only do three verses, however, and I'm choking. It's an insane song. Shane is a giant!
His breath is unreal on this. RIP The Godfather of Celtic Punk.
From Serbia with love !
I trained and now i can sing it all...i'm italian so it was difficult....Ireland and The Pogues...two things that make the world better!
I love Irish music specially The Rocky Road to Dublin.
R.I P ya wild bastard
The lyrics and rhythm are incredible - "Brand new pair of brogues, rattlin' o'er the bogs, frightenin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dub-a-lin.....
From today I love the Pogues!
RIP my old friend Paul Dawson you left good marks on my life the pogues was 1
I tried for so many years to remember the name of this song! It kept playing inside my head.
Best version ever! Love orginal Irland, love The Pogues!
This is hand's down my favourite rendition.
What a beautiful song...it makes u to stand up n start to dance
Rip Shane your music will live forever x❤
RIP Shane McGowan, another legend gone.
This time signature is nothing short of insane!
Nice♥♡♥
kha sab I meant that I play this on the double bass, so I'm playing *boom chicka boom* while other instruments play yhe chords, making my timing more difficult.
Calvin Maynard did you look at the video?
kha sab I did. I listened to it as well. Your point?
Calvin Maynard
It's easy enough to count it in triple meter. The problem is that it's a 4+3 right before each chorus, which is what's throwing you off. "On the Rocky Road to Dublin" + "One-two three-four five"
Love this version so much, and The Pogues version of The Parting Glass, awesome voice and band of course..
agree 100 %. parting glass is pure mesmerising. .....
Hats off, great band and one of the greatest.
Love this band since the 80´s
Absolute legendary Pogues🍀🇮🇪✨ Makes me want to drink 16 Guinness, 4 Jameson, dance jig in the street 😅
Are u irish
this is my favorite version.
All Celts round the world should unite to form one sovereign Celtic Nation! Born in the U.S. but very very proud of my Irish heritage. My great grandmother came here from Tipperary. If it weren't for Irish immigrants this country wouldn't be anything. Thank God for his blessings on us and may we find solidarity and pride for our heritage once again. Erin Go Bragh
without a doubt the best version
More like second best. Luke Kelly does it better ;)
God bless the Pogues great rendition
R.I.P. Shane, bester Mann ✌️ Greetings from Germany!
This whole west coast part of the tour was almost legendary for Shanes spot on performances with emcores and he was clear and happy and so was the band. Some turbulence in the east coast showss and of that year. Again the west coast duration they all were in top form
I tell you The Pogues are the most underrated band in the Goddamn world. No one will ever be able to sing this fast, 503 words in 2:13 is damn near impossible. An incredible singer and a musical genius. Sláinte is táinte, Shane. Erin go bragh.
Shane is easily in the top 5 for songwriters
Only a drunk man can sing like that 😁😁😁 Joking aside, a man can really sing, and he's given this song beauty.
I can sing faster but that doesn't mean that Shane doesn't outdo me in many other musical fields. He's the man for sure but I had to challenge your opinion b/c I can do it with ease.
I LOVE this song! But it is, without doubt, the most difficult Irish song (in Anglo-Irish) to sing. I have the lyrics, but Shane sings it so feckin fast, i can't even get me mouth round the words to keep up!
Shane, you're the best. Mad in love withyou I am.
Fantastic version of this song.
R.I.P Shane. Absolute legend ❤
RIP, Shane, you're the best
Now Shane is making the other slde a singing and full of fun place we all love...
SALUTE FROM SERBIA...
FOR FREE IRELAND, SALUTE BROTHERS...
Kosovo is Serbia my friend
Although i love my Croatian brothers too :)
@@theamazingspidergoat6618 From Croatia with love, Up the Ra! Love my Serbian neighbors too :)
Greetings from Ireland! Kosovo is Serbia!
Kosovo is Serbia but NI is UK.
I saw them last night, never been to a more amazing gig.
great people, beautiful country
cheers from Zagreb
Class, beautiful and madness all rolled into 1
RIP Shane MacGowan. :(
Best version. Long live Shane MacGowan!
While in the merry month of May, now from me home I started
Left, the girls of Tuam were nearly broken-hearted
Saluted father dear, kissed me darling mother
Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother
Then off to reap the corn and leave where I was born
Cut a stout, black thorn to banish ghosts and goblins
A brand-new pair of brogues to rattle over the bogs
And frighten all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin
A-one, two, three, four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah
In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary
Started by daylight next morning blithe and early
Took a drop of pure to keep me heart from shrinking
Thats the Paddy's cure when'er he's on for drinking
To hear the lassies smile, laughing all the while
At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a-bubblin'
They asked me was I hired and wages I required to lay
Was almost tired of the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three, four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah
In Dublin next arrived, I thought it such a pity
To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city
So then I took a stroll, all among the quality
Bundle it was stolen, in a neat locality
Something crossed me mind, when I looked behind
No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin'
'Quiring after the rogue, said me Connaught brogue
It wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah
From there I got away, me spirits never falling
Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing
Captain at me roared, said that no room had he
When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy
Down among the pigs, did some hearty rigs
I played some hearty jigs, the water round me bubbling
When off Holyhead I wished meself was dead
Or better for instead on the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah
The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed
Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it
Blood began to boil, temper I was losing
Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing
"Hurrah me soul" says I, me Shillelagh I let fly
Galway boys were by and saw I was a hobblin'
With a "lo!" and "hurray!" they joined in the affray
Quickly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin
One, two, three four, five
Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road
And all the ways to Dublin, whack, follol de-dah
I love the Pogues - fantastic band. Shane McGowan's voice is just perfect formaterial like this. what a great songwriter.
Who in god's hell would push the dislike button on this beautiful music? I will track them down.
Damn West Britons
brilliant version...still one of the best live bands in the world
RIP Shane!
Drunk as hell, and thats as
good as it gets ;)
RIP Shane
Respect to Shane. Taking most rappers to the cleaners with this. Thank you.
Amazing... I love Irish music
Thank you the Pogues
I can listen to both Shane and Luke all night. Youth is great.
Punk-folk at it's finest. Without this lot, we wouldn't have had The men they couldn't hang, Rumjacks, levellers, Flogging Molly et. al. Mr Macgowan basically invented a genre
Great! :D Greeting from Serbia!
Ruhe in Frieden Shane 🥃
1 2 3 Great singing by Shane and AN Pogues.🙂
Rip Shane 💔
Cheers to Mr. McGowan 🍺
gowaaaan shane boy ya legend 👍👍👍👉💪👍
After hearing this..feeling that I can move by my hands a Frigate in the Irish mountains. Thunder-Stunning!
shane singing :) what a singer
These are my favourite Irish males band from Republic of Ireland. They were great and they are my favourite male band that is from Ireland. I’m a massive fan of The Pogues and Kirsty NcColl(RIP), they won’t make them like this anymore,no other Irish band in future will be as great as The Pogues and no one will ever take their place. They are truly,legends and loved by almost everyone!
They aren't Irish except for 2 members who were born in Dublin most of the band are English born including lead singer Shane McGowan.
all males? and what about cait o'riordan? 😂😂😂
Ça fait tellement longtemps, tellement longtemps que j'ai pas dansé sur cette toune-là! Irish people, you made me dance all night long with this song!!! Vive l'Irlande! Vive le Québec!
Superbe version, j'adore.
Phenomenal...changed my life actually. Done The Republic, Ring and all...
As much as I love Shane to death, Kelly gets this one. And I know we shouldn't be flaffing and flaying when we have such brilliance. I'm ver proud of all versions
the Bodhran makes all the difference..and Shane MacGowan is Legend
all time favorite
This version makes me want to go back to Dublin and enjoy all of the Pubs!
good punkrock from the 80`s
god only knows how that man can walk and talk at the same time
The one fourth of me that's Irish is really loving this song right now. :)
*salutes* your comment made my day. I had an Irish teacher in highschool back at home (Middle East), he was the best teacher I've ever had, and he was only half Irish! I wonder what a "whole" Irish would be like then XD
Thank you so much for your explanation! I went to Ireland when I was young but it has a special place in my heart since those days,so I'm now interested in the music. I'd like to come back one day and live in that amazing paradise =)
Happy St. Patricks Day everybody!!
tremenda versión ¡¡¡ de las mejores q he oido ¡¡¡
I love this Band
I'm Italian but I love beer and scotch more than oxygen, and when I'm listening to The Pogues I suddenly want to get drunk and start a fight with somebody. Do I have Celtic blood too?
We don't fight in Ireland when we are drunk we sing!
Slainte
We will take you.