I'm 31 now and I grew up listening to all of these amazing songs from the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem thanks to my dad. Wonderful music. God bless.
It's an old whaling shanty, and the "up she rises" can refer to the anchor of the ship, or to sails, or rigging. This type song was known as a "hauling shanty" because the seamen would sing it while doing physical tasks on the ship, and it helped keep everyone "in rhythm" and working together. A "shantyman" would sing the verse, then the seamen would answer (much like the cadence counts of the military uses). The thumping he mentions was originally the feet of the seamen!
Often referred to as a capstain shanty, Drunken Sailor is actually a halyard shanty and most likely would have been considered a "long haul" instead of a stomp and go". Way hey, and up she rises, refers to the raising of the sails so they could be furled.
I discovered the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem because of an anime of all things. Not directly but indirectly. Basically I watched an old anime based on the Celtic legends and worlds like those of the D&D and Lord Of The Rings. It put me in the mood for Celtic music. I made an 'Irish Music' Pandora station which introduced me to these guys as well as their spiritual successors, The High Kings. I'm glad for it.
This is the aboslute best version of this song ever recorded - I've been recording it for a while and after 30 seconds of listening to this i realized i was power crazy - got a bass drum and kick pedal to play while strumming and singing - like colter wall does - but for its all about having zero real life friends who appreciate non mass produced synthetic music - I was listening to the wrong version this whole time- this is what i needed - i rewrote the lyrics for another purpose and killed 75% of the chorus - so its like a story that builds up and then Boom! (what actually happens)- and toward the end as an optimistic Boom (kinda a rally to the songs message- I've made every line different except for those two chorus parts - and i have way to many words compared to the origional - but its been fun figuring out how to suff them in in spurts - like the micromachine guy for but a second or two - I was discouraged at this song because the lack of chord progression - but this song is a creative sandbox - But nothing beats this - This is what the song is all about - telling a story - and these guys tell as story before the story - If this was a scrooge adaptation this would be the good one with alister simms compared to the others - the more popular maybe being disney animated one and the 2nd most popular being Scrooged (which would be the hip hop/remix version that is well thought out and good ) - But this version of this song is essentially the alister simms of scrooges if every version of this was a christmas carol (I have literally never really watched any christmas charol but is a good analogy- wow i dont have spell check on this computer and im rambling on). If you read this whole rant then give it a like so i know how many people are smarter by my insanity. And give a dislike if you read all this and i wasted 48 secs of your life. Regardless - i need a filter - This should not have been posted - it should have been saved as a draft for review when I am not on acid/adderall/gnar gnar pow pow/gasoline fumes. Thank you for your time. This is the best version of this song is all im saying.
Because you`re a real waterman, and they`re just a sackfull of snobs. Keep up the spirit mate. My favorite windsurfer bud P. Sharke`s words are my favorite: There`s nothing better than "A Day On The Water, A Night In The Bottle" .
Never heard of a confirmation oath of sobriety. An Irishmen choosing not drink...ever has to be a joke. I'm Mc and Protestant, and damn proud to be both!
Love this, Vito! But have to tell you this is only Tommy--from "An Evening with Tommy Makem", a reprint of an earlier Tommy--either "Roomful of Song" or "Raise the Rafters", I never can remember without looking it up. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
The same song is used in the movie, "The Fisherman's Friends" we recently watched. It's a dozen old fisherman from Cornwall who made an album singing old sea shanties that went on to become the most popular folk album of 2011. A good movie.
@cornjuggler That's Tommy Makem for you ....and he never had a drink in his life.. he took his Confirmation pledge seriously for life... saying his word was his bond....
Love Tommy and the Clancy Brothers. As for the discussion about what is "genuine Irish singing" below, to hear that listen to a song called "An Spailpin Fanach" for a good example
Real facts. I sang this song through my childhood. We would all belt it out in the night when the wind left lol Grab an oar, one for each family member. 4 oar speed lol A 24" sailboat was fun.
Tommy Makem did this song like no other! The High Kings, btw, are fine, but they're the "Up With People" version of Celtic music. They need to dirty up a bit to be legit.
benny, " The Captain's Daughter " was a euphemism for the Cat 'o Nine Tails lash. To " put him in bed with the Captain's daughter " actually meant to strap him to a cannon and lash him with the Cat 'o Nine Tails. It was called the Captain's daughter because it was kept locked up in the Captain's cabin and he was the only one who could authorize it's use.
Not with the Clancys, but with Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys. One of Tommy's best sounding albums. It's called "An Evening with Tommy Makem" mostly, but had a different name on its 1st release. By the way, as someone who got to know Tommy a bit over the last 2 decades of his life, I can definitely say that regardless of point of view, he would be DISGUSTED with the negative comments hurled back and forth on this video. If you indeed honor the man, drop them. Peace. RIP Old Friend
It'a a popular song, I think from the 15th or 16th cent. There's a very nice version by the King singers, no way to find it round here, but perhaps Itunes...
I'm looking for an another perfomance of this song. it's a black and white movie, from like the 50's one man stands and play guitar with a quite big audience, i've forgotten the title of it on UA-cam.
no its tommy i have to correct you that gets the audience to sing. it always has been. Tommy always said its not a show if the audience sits and does nothing.
And so you are quite correct but let it be known that the IRISH, who were english slaves, were assaulted and pressed into service aboard english man-o-war ships. That is how the Irish came to endear this little shanty. So there!!
@pegasus249 In his youth hewould have taken 'The Confirmation Pledge' to refrain from alcohol..... and Tommy considered his word was his bond...As a Irish Republican from Keady County Armagh... where they take principles seriously...so personally he this was just the road he travelled... which kept him on an even keel during those stightly manic times with 'The Clancys'
What is this recording from? I used to have it on a tape but lost it long ago, would love to get it on itunes if possible. I sat on my dads shoulders as a little kid singing along to this song when we saw him live, so it has a lot of meaning to me. Love his songs!
@Anon9013 All well and good, I'm just saying that what's written does not match what Tommy and the Clancy Brothers are actually singing in this version.
I'm 31 now and I grew up listening to all of these amazing songs from the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem thanks to my dad. Wonderful music. God bless.
He knew is music all IL say 🥃
I am 71 and I am listening to the Clancy's since 1959
Hi also grew up with this music thanks to my dad too. Hard to hear now but really good
27 & me as well, in the states!
It's an old whaling shanty, and the "up she rises" can refer to the anchor of the ship, or to sails, or rigging. This type song was known as a "hauling shanty" because the seamen would sing it while doing physical tasks on the ship, and it helped keep everyone "in rhythm" and working together. A "shantyman" would sing the verse, then the seamen would answer (much like the cadence counts of the military uses). The thumping he mentions was originally the feet of the seamen!
I am an South African, and i taught this song to me kids when they were very young. An old army song here.................magic and macnificent
My father, a member of the RCN during WWII, used to quote back to us bits of this song when we were kids in the 50's.
I'm Aussie but love this style of Irish music
I'm going on a fishing trip this Friday. I'm probably going to start singing this song out of nowhere, and my whole family will think I'm crazy.
It's from "An Evening WIth Tommy Makem" recorded live at his Irish Pavillion.
Great CD!!!!
Actually it was recorded at the Harp and Bard in Boston. He didn't own the Irish Pavilion until the 1980s. This album was recorded in the 70s.
I feel like I missed an essential part of living by not being around to see them do this live.
Often referred to as a capstain shanty, Drunken Sailor is actually a halyard shanty and most likely would have been considered a "long haul" instead of a stomp and go". Way hey, and up she rises, refers to the raising of the sails so they could be furled.
Best version, by far.
We used to sing this in infants school. I love it.
I discovered the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem because of an anime of all things. Not directly but indirectly. Basically I watched an old anime based on the Celtic legends and worlds like those of the D&D and Lord Of The Rings. It put me in the mood for Celtic music. I made an 'Irish Music' Pandora station which introduced me to these guys as well as their spiritual successors, The High Kings. I'm glad for it.
Wwird
Added that to me faves..love Tommy Makem
This is the aboslute best version of this song ever recorded - I've been recording it for a while and after 30 seconds of listening to this i realized i was power crazy - got a bass drum and kick pedal to play while strumming and singing - like colter wall does - but for its all about having zero real life friends who appreciate non mass produced synthetic music - I was listening to the wrong version this whole time- this is what i needed - i rewrote the lyrics for another purpose and killed 75% of the chorus - so its like a story that builds up and then Boom! (what actually happens)- and toward the end as an optimistic Boom (kinda a rally to the songs message- I've made every line different except for those two chorus parts - and i have way to many words compared to the origional - but its been fun figuring out how to suff them in in spurts - like the micromachine guy for but a second or two - I was discouraged at this song because the lack of chord progression - but this song is a creative sandbox - But nothing beats this - This is what the song is all about - telling a story - and these guys tell as story before the story - If this was a scrooge adaptation this would be the good one with alister simms compared to the others - the more popular maybe being disney animated one and the 2nd most popular being Scrooged (which would be the hip hop/remix version that is well thought out and good ) - But this version of this song is essentially the alister simms of scrooges if every version of this was a christmas carol (I have literally never really watched any christmas charol but is a good analogy- wow i dont have spell check on this computer and im rambling on). If you read this whole rant then give it a like so i know how many people are smarter by my insanity. And give a dislike if you read all this and i wasted 48 secs of your life. Regardless - i need a filter - This should not have been posted - it should have been saved as a draft for review when I am not on acid/adderall/gnar gnar pow pow/gasoline fumes. Thank you for your time. This is the best version of this song is all im saying.
Love a bitta Tommy and the bais! Ahh that whistle is deadly. Itd be handy played
Because you`re a real waterman, and they`re just a sackfull of snobs. Keep up the spirit mate. My favorite windsurfer bud P. Sharke`s words are my favorite: There`s nothing better than "A Day On The Water, A Night In The Bottle" .
brilliant version, from the pathfinders of Irish music
That beautiful version!!
Never heard of a confirmation oath of sobriety. An Irishmen choosing not drink...ever has to be a joke. I'm Mc and Protestant, and damn proud to be both!
Love this, Vito! But have to tell you this is only Tommy--from "An Evening with Tommy Makem", a reprint of an earlier Tommy--either "Roomful of Song" or "Raise the Rafters", I never can remember without looking it up. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
Whenever I listen to this song, it always makes me happy : )
Irish, what a beautiful accent it is.
This song is in English.
@@wife97 i think they mean irish accent
@@banjodeano2202 , Thanks!
@@valeriamartucci3667 There's a world away from Irish Gaelic and the Irish accent
@@fionnghallselma7193 Not many talk Gaelic now.
The same song is used in the movie, "The Fisherman's Friends" we recently watched. It's a dozen old fisherman from Cornwall who made an album singing old sea shanties that went on to become the most popular folk album of 2011. A good movie.
These lyrics in the description don't match what they are singing. They sang "give him a hair of the dog that bit him" (meaning hive him more liquor)
I wish there was a video to this.
This is fabulous. Thanks, vlikavec, for uploading.
Love these guys. I wish there was more live footage of them.
An album called 'Listen...for the rafters are ringing' or 'An Evening With: Tommy Makem'.
Best version ever of the best song ever.
@cornjuggler That's Tommy Makem for you ....and he never had a drink in his life.. he took his Confirmation pledge seriously for life... saying his word was his bond....
This is from the Evening Out With Tommy Makem album. I dont think this is technically Clancy Brothers, but I could be wrong.
Love Tommy and the Clancy Brothers. As for the discussion about what is "genuine Irish singing" below, to hear that listen to a song called "An Spailpin Fanach" for a good example
38 people obviously don't know quality music
Real facts. I sang this song through my childhood. We would all belt it out in the night when the wind left lol Grab an oar, one for each family member. 4 oar speed lol
A 24" sailboat was fun.
"Drunk and disorderly tonight again; thanks be to God."
Superb!
Tommy Makem did this song like no other! The High Kings, btw, are fine, but they're the "Up With People" version of Celtic music. They need to dirty up a bit to be legit.
@Joan Miller It's a reprint of Listen for the Rafters are Ringing.
Great song. Thanks for the upload!
yea thats the most memorable verse i remeber as a kid
benny, " The Captain's Daughter " was a euphemism for the Cat 'o Nine Tails lash. To " put him in bed with the Captain's daughter " actually meant to strap him to a cannon and lash him with the Cat 'o Nine Tails. It was called the Captain's daughter because it was kept locked up in the Captain's cabin and he was the only one who could authorize it's use.
Ye ol drunken sailor, never forgotten
I actually like this version of the song better..
Indeed! Irish Rovers is great too, but different.
Those be right proper verses
yea, hey up me rises early up in the mornin' !!
you can do youtube to mp3 on google and get it.
Missing verses: "Put him in the bilges and make him drink it." "Shave his belly with a rusty razor."
It's "shave his bum with a rusty razor."
@@amyrichard3203 , well, my dear late hubby sang the version I mentioned. Thanks for the info.
it's both actually, depends who sings it. Irish Rovers do one, Christy Moore and the Clancys do the other
Love singing this song. ;)
My sister sings this as lullaby for her granddaughter.
🍺 My sort of . . . SONG !!! 🍺
Not with the Clancys, but with Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys. One of Tommy's best sounding albums. It's called "An Evening with Tommy Makem" mostly, but had a different name on its 1st release. By the way, as someone who got to know Tommy a bit over the last 2 decades of his life, I can definitely say that regardless of point of view, he would be DISGUSTED with the negative comments hurled back and forth on this video. If you indeed honor the man, drop them. Peace. RIP Old Friend
Hooray!
And up she rises!
*stomping*
early in the morning
I love this song its my Favourite one
A great find
bravo!
Percisely. Haha. Easy song to write ha ha.
Happy St. Patrick's to both the proud children of Eire & those who became Irish just for today as an excuse to get drunk.
I like me some Makem & Clancy.
Ooo right she rises early in the morning! The don't make like this anymore ❤
Put him in charge of an Exxon tanker.
my favorite.
Tommy Makem was a part of the band or he was more guest star? I wonder.
genius ^^
i love it!!
I don't think no particular artist has ever claimed it. People will only release them as singles at live performances, etc.
It'a a popular song, I think from the 15th or 16th cent. There's a very nice version by the King singers, no way to find it round here, but perhaps Itunes...
I'm looking for an another perfomance of this song. it's a black and white movie, from like the 50's one man stands and play guitar with a quite big audience, i've forgotten the title of it on UA-cam.
the best
A lot of fun.
Watching this exactly 11 years after it was posted.
Top of the mornin to ya
Give em da air a de dug... shall we av a go den?
Can this version of the song be uploaded to iTunes?
I'm so damn proud to have a bit of Irish in my blood! I'm still working on my Irish accent :)
spiders in the long boat boy
that'S was entertainment !!!1
You should check out The High Kings actually,they're quite big at the moment.
i dunno why but i like this pirate stuff xd
Put on the bridge and make him do the shiny bright work! Try singing that one then!!! AnkorJuglor
truly irish musik
more like "only drunk and disorderly? Damm, my Saturday could have gone so much better!"
@cornjuggler
did he say thump on the tables and wives and everything.
@alchoholic20 'There but for fortune' ...Phil Ochs..... [We all have feet of Clay...]
he was part of the band.
no its tommy i have to correct you that gets the audience to sing. it always has been. Tommy always said its not a show if the audience sits and does nothing.
And so you are quite correct but let it be known that the IRISH, who were english slaves, were assaulted and pressed into service aboard english man-o-war ships. That is how the Irish came to endear this little shanty. So there!!
@pegasus249 In his youth hewould have taken 'The Confirmation Pledge' to refrain from alcohol..... and Tommy considered his word was his bond...As a Irish Republican from Keady County Armagh... where they take principles seriously...so personally he this was just the road he travelled... which kept him on an even keel during those stightly manic times with 'The Clancys'
ahh thats proper lads,damned fine.
@thexeqter
Omg same here... And I've just remembered it!
TAGG!
Give him some rum early in thy mornin
it is a couple hundred years old
look on irish traditionals
it sounds like it played on spongebob r something
i love this song though!
@amdee1970 i'm irish and damn proud of it you damned bloody redcoat
I'm gonna drink a bottle of rum and wear a pirate hat bye.
@SGRollingStone That's another name for the cat 'o nine tails. Not a fun time.
What is this recording from? I used to have it on a tape but lost it long ago, would love to get it on itunes if possible. I sat on my dads shoulders as a little kid singing along to this song when we saw him live, so it has a lot of meaning to me. Love his songs!
Arwyn Anthony the album was An Evening Out With Tommy Makem. I havent been able to find it either.
@Anon9013 All well and good, I'm just saying that what's written does not match what Tommy and the Clancy Brothers are actually singing in this version.
I sang this song while manning an oar towards the shore when the wind died at night...
Boha ja tím Írom vôbec nerozumiem :-D
@alchoholic20 What was it Brendan Behan Said of Drinking...' Drink is like Religion it should be practiced not talked about'......
how come ireland is notn like dis ne more,even the accents are different.
What I'd like to know is........How is it possible even 1 person didn't like this, let alone 8!!