Skirmish about St Patricks Day.
Haven't played on Since the Pandemic shut one down when it all started. Kinda sucks.
The chorus is a just titles of some Irish tunes. My favorite is Beggarman unless I'm feeling a bit miffed then it's Follow me up to Carlow.
I love High Holy Day. I miss it.
That old public house, that dusty old bar
Where the regulars smile when your heading their way
Swells with the revel, painted in green
Oh I miss playing on St Patricks Day
The crowd clears the corner, waiting with ease
The smell of the bangers and mash make you sway
Order a Guinese or other good stout
Oh I miss playing St Patrics Day
There's a Rocky Road to Danny Boy
And the beggarman fathoms the bowl
Irish eyes smiling at the Juice of the Barley
And follow me to Carlow
The night waning on and the glasses still filling
The patrons have changed though some stay
The songs are still ringing with the people singing
I miss playing st Patricsk day
The night is over and time to go home
Driving around the Salt Bay
I’ve sung the songs well, and the tips were a flying
Oh I miss playing St Patrics day
There's a Rocky Road to Danny Boy
And the beggarman fathoms the bowl
Irish eyes smiling at the Juice of the Barley
And follow me to Carlow
That old public house, that dusty old bar
Where the regulars smile when your heading their way
Swells with the revel, painted in green
Oh I miss playing on St Patricks Day
@tiller2 Feb 2022
Wow, this is a really good, creative take on the Ireland prompt. Well-crafted lyrics--incorporating song titles and also some humor: "The smell of the bangers and mash make you sway." Your delivery is skillful and voice fantastic.
@siasa Feb 2022
That's a lovely song - like the chorus using the titles of the songs as a device. It really evokes that dusty old bar. If you ever make it over to Ireland, I'll jump on a short haul flight and buy you a pint - it's true the Guinness tastes better in Ireland than anywhere else!
You have a great voice by the way.
@vainhirvain Feb 2022
Oh my! Sounds like you've been friends with Irish music for a longer time, no? Live music and the pub, so very Irish (or at least the image I have, never been there). The wonderful phrasing of the melody and the story so vivid and true, and in this pandemic context even weirdly nostalgic!
@sheilerk Feb 2022
This really takes me to my hometown, which shuts down almost completely for St. Patrick's Day, except for the bars with their green beer and the restaurants with their corned beef and cabbage, and lots to music! Pipers and Dancers, and all of the traditional old Irish songs. It's been years since I've been back there, but your song brings it back.
@pearlmanhattan Feb 2022
This really is beautiful - your voice is honey and the melody and chords just swept me away - mournful and joyful at the same time! Well done. Thank you! excellent skirmish!
@cindyrella Feb 2022
What a great picture you've painted! Excellent vocals!
@chipwithrow Feb 2022
I absolutely love your rich, rolling vocal! Such a personal, compelling performance. And I'm totally with you - it was often a regular gig for me, too.
@berni1954 Feb 2022
This is excellent. I can really see this becoming a mainstay of singer sessions. Love how you get in so many famous Irish Trad songs in the Chorus.
Once bloody Covid is over, you'll only need to change one line to keep it relevant:
"Oh I love playing St Patrick's Day!" :-)
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
Oh yeah. Definitely. I really like this song. Very clear images, and so accurate. Your vocals are great, and the guitar supports them nicely.
@hurongrand Feb 2022
This song captures that nostalgic feeling so perfectly. I hope you'll be able to play for St. Patrick's Day next year!
@tcelliott Feb 2022
You conjure up such a wistful feeling. Excellent take on the prompt.
@chickenjail Feb 2022
I've got a few friends who will relate to this one! Great skirmish!
@mikeskliar Feb 2022
wow, this is great, really paints the picture there, I can see and hear and smell the whole thing! great recording, too- really warm and intimate. Great job!
@keithcuts Feb 2022
This is delightful!
well written and played and hashed out is the time!
THis sounds so authentic!
NIce!
@andrea Feb 2022
Ridiculously good! What a lovely and fun song. The melody draws me right in. Love the story, the music and your very smooth vocals. Awesome skirmish!
@ajna1960 Feb 2022
I liked being able to read the back story to this song. It added to the feeling of loss and sadness.
Your voice is perfect for this style ! The atmosphere in the bar almost comes to life.
@corinnecurcio Feb 2022
Goodness - A skirmish song that is so excellent and complete. Wonderful performance!
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Love the feel of this and how your song takes me to the pub - I can smell the food and imagine the crowd of happy people! Lovely song!