Whiskey in the Jar

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Originally a single from 1972 (and later included on the 1991 re-issue of Vagabonds of the Western World and the 2010 remaster of Shades of a Blue Orphanage, "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.“ View wiki
Originally a single from 1972 (and later included on the 1991 re-issue of Vagabonds of the Western World and the 2010 remaster of Shades of a Blue Or… read more
Originally a single from 1972 (and later included on the 1991 re-issue of Vagabonds of the Western World and the 2010 remaster of Shades of a Blue Orphanage, "Whiskey in the Jar&quo… read more

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Thin Lizzy is an Irish hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. The band were led throughout their recording career by bassist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott, and are best known for their songs Whiskey in the Jar, Jailbreak and The Boys Are Back in Town, all major international hits still played regularly on and radio stations. After Lynott died, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years culminating in a more stable line-up based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Sykes left the band in June 2009. Thin Lizzy'… read more
Thin Lizzy is an Irish hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. The band were led throughout their recording career by bassist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott, and are best … read more
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