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"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.
The following is a discography of Thin Lizzy, an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Originally led by frontman, bass guitarist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott, their most commercially successful songs are "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Whiskey in the Jar" and "Jailbreak", all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations.
Whiskey In The Jar (sometimes spelt Whisky) is a compilation album by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, originally released in 1996, covering the early part of the band's career. There are various versions of this album, released by different record companies, with the same track listing but with different covers.
The title is taken from a line in Thin Lizzy's version of the traditional Irish folk song "Whiskey in the Jar". [2] "Molly's chambers" is archaic slang for a brothel. Molly's chambers" is archaic slang for a brothel.
The b-side on the 7 inch single was the traditional song "Whiskey in the Jar", again featuring both bands. 12 inch, CD and DAT releases also included an extended mix of "Whiskey in the Jar". [ 2 ] Charts
An Allmusic source was provided by me, an review of 'Vagabonds of the Western World' album, which says referring to 'Whiskey in the Jar' song "After achieving a reluctant Top Ten hit with a rock version of the traditional Irish pub ballad Whiskey in the Jar" rock version means Rock, not Celtic rock and I think an Allmusic review is a reliable ...
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The Pogues featured again, this time on a version of "Whiskey In The Jar". Other special guests are Billy Connolly , De Dannan , Rory Gallagher and the Hothouse Flowers . Track listing