My Uncle Tommy from Ireland just died. He may not have been anything like the Tommy in this song, but he was a big man and one of the greatest people in the whole family. RIP I'm gonna miss you, Uncle Tommy. 1932-2023
I cannot get enough of Tommy Kelly and the Dropkick Murphys! I love the Rumjacks, also. I think I might have been Irish in a past life lol. I love the Celtic Music with all my heart.
Eight beers lad, eight fucking beers. What's the fucking craic there like. I hope that fucker knows how much he's appreciated wherever his Irish ass may be.
I am pretty emotionally tied to this song... my uncle died of lung cancer not long ago... He was a true fighter, he made a succes in his fifty years of life... Was a banker and has traded art pieces such as pictures and sculptures... i had a cool uncle...
"Uncle Tommy" Early one November me Uncle Tommy joined the army, Kitted him out for danger & ferried him o’er the sea, He threw me o’er his shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty, Telling me when I were older “you’ll be just like me”, A half a bottle o’ whisky, tattoo of a pretty lady, Half a dozen Havana’s & his Aunties rosary, A-thunderin’ oe’r the border, guns a-blazin’, hells a-raisin’, “Here I am ya bastards, ye’ll no be havin’ me!” Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor, Tommy was a ramblin’ man, A silver blade in the dyin’ shade, Oor Tommy was a fightin’ man! The following December he sent a card to Auntie Annie, Tellin’ her he were frozen half to death upon a hill, Sick o’ the sound o’ trash cans, kickin’ in doors on dear old ladies, Sick o’ the screamin’ babies, he had lost the bottle tae kill. He earn’t his scars in German bars, And breakin’ the hearts o’ the maids o’ Norway, Trained his guns upon the Huns, And boxed the sons o’ proud old Galway, Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor, Tommy was a Ramblin’ man, Quick with a pound when yer luck was down, Oor Tommy was a Jerry can. Early one November me Uncle Tommy left the army, Stripped him o’ his regalia & ferried him o’er the main, He took me by the shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty, “bastard’s only love ye when ye’re shootin’ at yer ain!” 一部を表示 返信
+Apentogo Eight Beers was an Irishman from a story on 4chan, told be someone that one him. It's a pretty sad story, actually. he winds up hanging himself.
@@marvinthemaniac7698 There's a tragic story about a man named Andy "8 beers" McGee. You can find it online, I won't spoil the read for you. Sums up the experience of a lot of Irish boys growing up in the south.
Dedicated to my Uncle "In-Law" Tommy Tansy....He's the spittin' image of this tune...Even though he is under hospice care, he refuses to give up the fight!!
dude - just saw this. My family is from Belfast. This guy was the real deal. My heart goes out to all whom knew him. If you see someone in need, try your best to get them back upright. Tough guys need help too - we just don't ever ask for it....
Banjo..... man.... how haven’t I heard of you before last few days... oh that’s right, I’m America, music here blows for most part outside few Hick Hop guys. I’ve always, since I was a small child had an affinity for Celtic folklore, myths, and folk music.... this made that love even more
The Rumjacks are one of the best punk bands i know and revel in that the world doesnt know.. downside, they arent as rich as they deserve to be considering the talent..
I think I just had an eargasm..... Love this song! Just discovered you guys for the first time tonight, and you guys are FANTASTIC. Why haven't I stumbled on you before?!
Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor, Tommy was a ramblin' man, A silver blade in the dyin' shade, Oor Tommy was a fightin' man!...... ese tommy es un loquillo jajajaja que rolon!!!!!
I was unsure about the lyrics to this song so I sent a post to Frankie McLaughlin's Facebook page asking for the lyrics. Not only did he post the lyrics on my home page but he sent me a message saying thanks for being a fan.
I always have the need to drink lot's of good old Irish wiskey when I hear my Irish brothers of the rumjacks strange isn't it I don't even drink anymore 😁😁😁👍🏻🥃🥃🥃
Band say they're influenced by The Dubliners,The Pogues and Stiff Little Fingers. For the younger ones among you, check out Stiff Little Fingers. An awesome band in their day and highly under rated
"Who the fuck is this EB everyone keeps talking about? This is a music video for gods sake" *looks up EBs Story* "ALL HAIL EB, MAY YOU GUIDE MY HAND FROM YOUR IRISH HEAVENS" *sheds manly tears*
+Christopher wheeler An awesome story on the Chans someone told about an Irish friend of theirs. In one part he got jumped while this song was playing. Google eight beers and you might be able to find it. Everything there 404s pretty quick, so I can't link you
arly one November me Uncle Tommy joined the army, Kitted him out for danger & ferried him o'er the sea, He threw me o'er his shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty, Telling me when I were older you'll be just like me, A half a bottle o' whisky, tattoo of a pretty lady, Half a dozen Havana's & his Aunties rosary, A-thunderin' oe'r the border, guns a-blazin', hells a-raisin', Here I am ya bastards, ye'll no be havin' me! Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor, Tommy was a ramblin' man, A silver blade in the dyin' shade, Oor Tommy was a fightin' man! The following December he sent a card to Auntie Annie, Tellin' her he were frozen half to death upon a hill, Sick o' the sound o' trash cans, kickin' in doors on dear old ladies, Sick o' the screamin' babies, he had lost the bottle tae kill. He earn't his scars in German bars, And breakin' the hearts o' the maids o' Norway, Trained his guns upon the Huns, And boxed the sons o' proud old Galway, Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor, Tommy was a Ramblin' man, Quick with a pound when yer luck was down, Oor Tommy was a Jerry can. Early one November me Uncle Tommy left the army, Stripped him o' his regalia & ferried him o'er the main, He took me by the shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty, Bastard's only love ye when ye're shootin' at yer ain!
The riff in the chorus is almost identical to Drunken Lullabies by Flogging Molly. Since most Irish bands pull heavily from Irish Folk music it would be very safe to assume that combination of chords is probably very old indeed. I just discovered the Rumjacks and I have to say I love them. Come to Washington, USA once the domestic violence case is resolved. We'd love to have ya!
rightfully so! cos the Greenland Whalefishers are brilliant! they've been around forever, and make quality, highly Pogues-influenced Celtic-Folk Punk. Skål:)
Eight Beers McGee also known as EB or Eight Beers was a protagonist in a story from anon (short for anonymous) on 4chan. EB was Anon's friend since school, he was a forein exchange student from Ireland who Anon became great friends with. His nickname Eight Beers came from a time where at a party he got jumped by a group of skinheads and managed to break one of the skinhead's arms and cause the others to flee due to his pure irish testosterone. All throughout the fight "Uncle Tommy" played in the background, like in a movie scene. After the skinheads left EB remarked on how they spilt 8 whole beers granting him the nickname of Eight Beers McGee. Anon and EB had many other great stories to tell of the life of EB, it's a pretty good read. Later, EB's sister had been raped. EB blamed himself for her suicide and in turn, he killed himself at the age of 24, leaving Anon lost. RIP Eight Beers McGee. (Yes I know there's many EB's out there, this is the one I recall the most.)
My Uncle Tommy from Ireland just died. He may not have been anything like the Tommy in this song, but he was a big man and one of the greatest people in the whole family.
RIP
I'm gonna miss you, Uncle Tommy.
1932-2023
Hi Steve, no we aren't a Neo Nazi band our music is for everyone. See you at the bar. RJ's.
Bro what?! How is there a world where this needed to be said?
@@LostCoin1I also need to know
I cannot get enough of Tommy Kelly and the Dropkick Murphys! I love the Rumjacks, also. I think I might have been Irish in a past life lol. I love the Celtic Music with all my heart.
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble when you're Celtic in every way! Awesome :)
This song makes me want eight beers.
EB?
God rest that magnificent bastard, think I'll go have a pint!
Eight beers lad, eight fucking beers. What's the fucking craic there like.
I hope that fucker knows how much he's appreciated wherever his Irish ass may be.
Beer is for pussies!! Fickin run and whiskey!!!!!!!! AGAHAHAHAAA
SuperKami Popo Good old Andy Eight Beers Mcgee may he rest in peace or if there is a next life let him be happy as hell bless him mate.
I don't drink beer but I love this kind of music. What an energy!
My brother Tommy recently passed. I played this for my kids to remember him by. It stuck. Uncle Tommy is their Uncle Tommy.
Eric Robinson my dad named me after me sainted uncle Tommy after he passed in 1988
Stop lying for clout… fucking embarrassing
After hearing about EB, hearing this, and seeing Sleeping Rough exists, I feel happy and sad. You were a good man Andy.
Great Song, great clip, great venue.......The best rock n roll band in Sydney.
Tommy was a jerry can.......
The banjo sounds amazing,also this band is really awesome love their songs,cheers mates!
And here I was thinking good old honest punk rock was as dead as a dodo. There is hope for humanity after all. All I can say is hats off.
I am pretty emotionally tied to this song... my uncle died of lung cancer not long ago... He was a true fighter, he made a succes in his fifty years of life... Was a banker and has traded art pieces such as pictures and sculptures... i had a cool uncle...
Veljko Gnjidic sorry to hear that, friend.. bit always remember him well. Here's to him :)
Veljko Gnjidic seems like you're lucky to have had an uncle like that. Honor him by remembering him and be glad to have known him.
Yannick Naert Thank you i will!
Tuve un tío así...🎉
"Uncle Tommy"
Early one November me Uncle Tommy joined the army,
Kitted him out for danger & ferried him o’er the sea,
He threw me o’er his shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty,
Telling me when I were older “you’ll be just like me”,
A half a bottle o’ whisky, tattoo of a pretty lady,
Half a dozen Havana’s & his Aunties rosary,
A-thunderin’ oe’r the border, guns a-blazin’, hells a-raisin’,
“Here I am ya bastards, ye’ll no be havin’ me!”
Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor,
Tommy was a ramblin’ man,
A silver blade in the dyin’ shade,
Oor Tommy was a fightin’ man!
The following December he sent a card to Auntie Annie,
Tellin’ her he were frozen half to death upon a hill,
Sick o’ the sound o’ trash cans, kickin’ in doors on dear old ladies,
Sick o’ the screamin’ babies, he had lost the bottle tae kill.
He earn’t his scars in German bars,
And breakin’ the hearts o’ the maids o’ Norway,
Trained his guns upon the Huns,
And boxed the sons o’ proud old Galway,
Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor,
Tommy was a Ramblin’ man,
Quick with a pound when yer luck was down,
Oor Tommy was a Jerry can.
Early one November me Uncle Tommy left the army,
Stripped him o’ his regalia & ferried him o’er the main,
He took me by the shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty,
“bastard’s only love ye when ye’re shootin’ at yer ain!”
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Is that when your shooting at your own. I get most of it it's just the last line i don't get
cardboard box I guess he means just normal people like him. That there’s no difference between the enemy soliders and him.
Thanks man. Needed to know these.
The bastards only love you when your shooting at your range...
R.I.P Eight-Beers McGeee
Ethan Thatoneguy you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
The rumjacks kick ass!! Saw them in Chattanooga last night! Bad ass band! Thanks for coming to our city! You Rock!!
RIP EB
Joe Webb you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
its from a story called eight beers mcgee
I've just met +theRumjacks and I fell in love with them and their sound. Cheers from Argentina! :) aguante the Rumjacks!!!!!!! lml
estamos en la misma.
venezolano aparece para decir lo mismo
Desde México reconozco su talento, ojalá hubiese música más del estilo de esta banda :(
Rip EB you fucking monstrosity. You'll be missed.
+Apentogo Eight Beers McGee, Google it
+Apentogo Eight Beers was an Irishman from a story on 4chan, told be someone that one him. It's a pretty sad story, actually. he winds up hanging himself.
Did you listen to the song they did in his honor?
Tristan Moschetto you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
Still my favorite song by The Rumjacks
Rest in peace my Irish brother EB
@@marvinthemaniac7698 There's a tragic story about a man named Andy "8 beers" McGee. You can find it online, I won't spoil the read for you. Sums up the experience of a lot of Irish boys growing up in the south.
Dedicated to my Uncle "In-Law" Tommy Tansy....He's the spittin' image of this tune...Even though he is under hospice care, he refuses to give up the fight!!
RIP Eight Beers...
maiwork6666666 you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
@@therumjacks i surely have!
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@@therumjacks I haven't but I enjoy my booze, I will have to check it out 👍🏻
I love how so many people are taking about EB
BEEP BEEP BEEEP gta song you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
what`s eb
@@therumjacks it was a lad nick named eight beers mcgee if i remember right
@@sauloramos9881 eight beers Mcgee look it up
dude - just saw this. My family is from Belfast. This guy was the real deal. My heart goes out to all whom knew him. If you see someone in need, try your best to get them back upright. Tough guys need help too - we just don't ever ask for it....
Still the best Rumjacks song. I wish them all the best. I still love you Frankie if you're listening.
Pot and Kettle after a long day of work always gets to me, but this is still probably #1.
Banjo..... man.... how haven’t I heard of you before last few days... oh that’s right, I’m America, music here blows for most part outside few Hick Hop guys. I’ve always, since I was a small child had an affinity for Celtic folklore, myths, and folk music.... this made that love even more
The Rumjacks are one of the best punk bands i know and revel in that the world doesnt know..
downside, they arent as rich as they deserve to be considering the talent..
Eight Men, Eight Beer! Respekt. R.I.P. EB
"Eight beers lad. Eight fucking beers."
Bistofly you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
@@therumjacks no what is it
Waited a long time to see these guys live. Caught them March 1 in Austin with the Murphy's---they did not disappoint
I think I just had an eargasm..... Love this song! Just discovered you guys for the first time tonight, and you guys are FANTASTIC. Why haven't I stumbled on you before?!
I love the rumjacks! I especially love those song!
Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor,
Tommy was a ramblin' man,
A silver blade in the dyin' shade,
Oor Tommy was a fightin' man!......
ese tommy es un loquillo jajajaja que rolon!!!!!
I should travel to Ireland...and drink some beer for Eight Beers
You make me proud of my Irish heritage!!! Keep doing what your doing cause it fucking awesome!!!!
It took me 50 years to find these guys.Legendary
Rest in peace Eight Beers! Cheers
Pure bandjo, perfect punk rock
Drinking a Guinness about to walk to the pub for a few shots of whiskey, cheers everyone!
I was unsure about the lyrics to this song so I sent a post to Frankie McLaughlin's Facebook page asking for the lyrics. Not only did he post the lyrics on my home page but he sent me a message saying thanks for being a fan.
pint of Guinness in hand shot of Jameson on the table . God is Good!
Never heard this song before, but damn, why do I know this tune like i've listened to it a thousand times???
geez. You rocked my brain in outer space.
You are awesome. Feel guilty for having discovered you today
I like this type of Irish music it's like folk music with Marshell stacks
the rumjacks are awesome
cheers from Guyana!
Love those old guitars and bases
Irish in Virginia/USA loves you guys!
My family's Irish and have fought for Britain for all of our lives but struggled in the recent N. Ireland conflict so this song means a lot to me.
Me has hecho llorar. Nada cambia bajo el sol en este mundo.
No hay nada nuevo bajo el sol... LAS NACIONES SON LIBRES, NO SOMOS SERVICIO INGLES...
I LOVE THIS BAND!
that banjo though
yea
R.i.p EB
Who is EB
+CIKO XD google eight beers 4chan
Diezel Davies you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
I love this song and this groupe, from france, you are the best ever !!!!
I always have the need to drink lot's of good old Irish wiskey when I hear my Irish brothers of the rumjacks strange isn't it I don't even drink anymore 😁😁😁👍🏻🥃🥃🥃
Another tremendous performance.
Lads thanks so much for coming to Lexington Kentucky.
Danznewzmachinema. Eyes widen with realization.
i will have a bar and this is ging to be my opening song,THANKS GUYS
Eight Beers man..
MattC you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
And we thank you for that.
In keeping with the best traditions of Irish punk -excellent
Brilliant!
Love it all, especially the BanjoCam™ :D
These songs always make me want to drink beer.
From Croatia with love!
infinitely appreciated.
for many years thats my phone ring 'n' still dont get bored
Fantastično,živo,zabavno....
Nemam šta dodati. Čista uživancija! 🎶😀🎶
@@sladjanapopovic4020 Eto vidiš....
@@markovisic7244 , zaista treba da te zaposle kao svetskog ambasadora muzike!!! 🎶🌍🎶
I knew EB for all of 15 minutes beginning to end and he became my best friend. Cheers EB R.I.P ya Irish fuck
DC92309 you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
I saw ya live a few weeks ago in Athens great show guys! We will wait for ya next time!!!
EB theme.
Johann Gaius isiNwinga Zulu Ahuitcoyotzin Hirohito you heard our song for him off our album Sleepin Rough?
Band say they're influenced by The Dubliners,The Pogues and Stiff Little Fingers. For the younger ones among you, check out Stiff Little Fingers. An awesome band in their day and highly under rated
I love this band!
This is a song that's actually a perfect fit for a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game hahaha
1:53 is where the song starts, especially TOMMY WAS A RIFLE, TOMMY WAS A RAZEEER
"Who the fuck is this EB everyone keeps talking about? This is a music video for gods sake"
*looks up EBs Story*
"ALL HAIL EB, MAY YOU GUIDE MY HAND FROM YOUR IRISH HEAVENS"
*sheds manly tears*
First time listening as well and im drunk and having a good time listening. These guys are great!
goodnight sweet eb, a god among men
what happened
+Christopher wheeler An awesome story on the Chans someone told about an Irish friend of theirs. In one part he got jumped while this song was playing. Google eight beers and you might be able to find it. Everything there 404s pretty quick, so I can't link you
Someone: Eight beers mcg-
Rumjacks: YOU HEARD OUR SONG FOR HIM?!??!?!?!?!??!?!?
My favorite Irish band from Autralia.
Because not enough people are aware of the pure unfiltered awesome...so it takes longer to stumble onto it randomly.
New online store now officially open the-rumjacks-shop.myshopify.com/
EB brought me here
^
Eight beers. What's the fucking craic there like.
^^^
***** I can't contain the feels
*****
really?? what's its title?
arly one November me Uncle Tommy joined the army,
Kitted him out for danger & ferried him o'er the sea,
He threw me o'er his shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty,
Telling me when I were older you'll be just like me,
A half a bottle o' whisky, tattoo of a pretty lady,
Half a dozen Havana's & his Aunties rosary,
A-thunderin' oe'r the border, guns a-blazin', hells a-raisin',
Here I am ya bastards, ye'll no be havin' me!
Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor,
Tommy was a ramblin' man,
A silver blade in the dyin' shade,
Oor Tommy was a fightin' man!
The following December he sent a card to Auntie Annie,
Tellin' her he were frozen half to death upon a hill,
Sick o' the sound o' trash cans, kickin' in doors on dear old ladies,
Sick o' the screamin' babies, he had lost the bottle tae kill.
He earn't his scars in German bars,
And breakin' the hearts o' the maids o' Norway,
Trained his guns upon the Huns,
And boxed the sons o' proud old Galway,
Tommy was a rifle, Tommy was a razor,
Tommy was a Ramblin' man,
Quick with a pound when yer luck was down,
Oor Tommy was a Jerry can.
Early one November me Uncle Tommy left the army,
Stripped him o' his regalia & ferried him o'er the main,
He took me by the shoulder, sang to me a dirty ditty,
Bastard's only love ye when ye're shootin' at yer ain!
messing around on my guitar kept playing this song but I forgot what it actually was, and finally remembered.
Rum jacks rock
The riff in the chorus is almost identical to Drunken Lullabies by Flogging Molly. Since most Irish bands pull heavily from Irish Folk music it would be very safe to assume that combination of chords is probably very old indeed. I just discovered the Rumjacks and I have to say I love them. Come to Washington, USA once the domestic violence case is resolved. We'd love to have ya!
Very good Song!!!! one more fan tonight
because the gods of irish rock decided to smile upon you at that moment. just that moment though :D
Oi When are the Rum Jack's coming to America we need the Rum Jack's here in Los Angeles and we want some Rum Jack's Records.
This song made me smile :D
And, after all - he is getting drunk.
You dropped that.
rightfully so! cos the Greenland Whalefishers are brilliant! they've been around forever, and make quality, highly Pogues-influenced Celtic-Folk Punk. Skål:)
Love the drummer's look. Boss hat, dude
madness
Greetings from Antwerp, Belgium, you guys rock!!!!
awesome................
irish songs are the best song
You play Borderlands 2
Eight Beers McGee also known as EB or Eight Beers was a protagonist in a story from anon (short for anonymous) on 4chan. EB was Anon's friend since school, he was a forein exchange student from Ireland who Anon became great friends with. His nickname Eight Beers came from a time where at a party he got jumped by a group of skinheads and managed to break one of the skinhead's arms and cause the others to flee due to his pure irish testosterone. All throughout the fight "Uncle Tommy" played in the background, like in a movie scene. After the skinheads left EB remarked on how they spilt 8 whole beers granting him the nickname of Eight Beers McGee. Anon and EB had many other great stories to tell of the life of EB, it's a pretty good read.
Later, EB's sister had been raped. EB blamed himself for her suicide and in turn, he killed himself at the age of 24, leaving Anon lost.
RIP Eight Beers McGee.
(Yes I know there's many EB's out there, this is the one I recall the most.)
this band kicks ass so fast, I dunno what just happened
I am physically incapable of listening to this song without listening to eight beers McGee immediately after.
Raising one to 'Uncle Tommy's Everywhere!