Christy Moore - Joxer Goes To Stuttgart (Official Live Video)

Recorded in 2008 at The Barrowlands, Glasgow.
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Lyrics
It was in the year of '88 in the lovely month of June
When the gadflies were swarming and dogs howling at the moon
With rosary beads and sandwiches for Stuttgart we began
Joxer packed his German phrasebook and jumpleads for the van.
Some of the lads had never been away from home before
'Twas the first time Whacker put his foot outside of Inchicore
Before we left for Europe we knew we'd need a plan
So we all agreed that Joxer was the man to drive the van.
In Germany the autobahn, 'twas like the Long Mile Road
There was every make of car and van all carrying the full load
Ford Transits and Hiaces and an old Bedford from Tralee
With the engine overheating from longhauling duty free.
There was fans from Ballygermot, Ballybough and Ballymun
On the journey of a lifetime, and the crack was ninety-one
Joxer met a German's daughter on the banks of the river Rhine
And he told her she'd be welcome in Ballyfermot any time.
As soon as we found Stuttgart we got the wagons in a ring
Sean Og got out the banjo and Peter played the mandolin
There was fans there from everywhere attracted by the sound
At the first Fleadh Ceoil in Europe, and Joxer passed the flagon round.
But the session it ended when we'd finished all the stout
The air mattresses inflated and the sleeping bags rolled out
As one by one we fell asleep Joxer had a dream
He dreamt himself and Jack Charlton sat down to pick the team.
Joxer dreamt they both agreed on Packie Bonner straightaway
And that Moran, Whelan and McGrath were certainly to play
But tempers they began to rise and patience wearing thin
Jack wanted Cascarino but Joxer wanted Quinn.
The dream turned into a nightmare, Joxer stuck the head on Jack
Who wanted to bring Johnny Giles and Eamon Dunphy back
The cock crew in the morning, it crew both loud and shrill
Joxer woke up in his sleeping bag many miles from Arbour Hill.
The next morning none of the experts gave us the slightest chance
They said the English team would lead us on a merry dance
With their Union Jacks all them English fans for victory they were set
Until Ray Houghton got the ball and he stuck it in the net.
What happened next is history, brought tears to many eyes
That day will be the highlight of many people's lives
Joxer climbed right over the top and the last time he was seen
Was arm in arm with Jack Charlton singing, Revenge for Skibereen.
Now Whacker's back in Inchicore, he's living with his mam
And Jack Charlton has been proclaimed an honorary Irishman
Do you remember that German's daughter on the banks of the river Rhine
Well, didn't she show up in Ballyfermot last week and ...
#ChristyMoore, #Joxer, #Barrowlands, #Glasgow, #Live, #Official, #Ireland, #Acoustic, #Folk, #Irish

[@michaelhannan3517]

Still got something in my eye listening to this after all these years. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Ireland's unofficial national anthem❤ Go raibh mile mhaith agat Christy!

[@KPKK37]

I am unable not to smile. Great times.

[@backpackingireland8624]

Summer of ‘88 , The Beginning. What a time , no matter you preferred sport , although me and mine were football mad . Everyone of Irish blood were living on a cloud 😂🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@davidburke2883]

Thank God I was alive for the Jack Charlton era, Rest in peace Jack ,you were the best ❤

[@medb8882]

I’m envious!!

[@johnkirwan7740]

man was a legend never forget stuggart on the usa 94

[@blooflame1846]

I was somewhere where I didn't wanna be and this day I went with my Dad's team...well done Ray Houghton fun day.

[@danielkiely5164]

As a young lad, all I want is a tournament and memories like this

[@jarlathfalls]

Great times. We're a far cry from it unfortunately.

[@JaraYT]

2nd guitar is so on point its insane, Declan Sinnott.

[@frisbeetarian34]

Different class altogether.

[@tobiasoellers146]

When my beloved Ireland beat England in my birthland and Home Germany, I cried Tears of Joy and Pride. Great Song. ❤

[@darbyogill5771]

Yup Christy 💪💪💪🇮🇪❤️

[@ECD2012]

Im going to see him tomorrow cant wait

[@TheZeusIsHere1]

Ride on Christy, Ride on!

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@lexingtonlad5745]

Tear to a glass eye.

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@lexingtonlad5745]

@@reginaldburnbridge2217 😄

[@andrewhamshare2511]

I WOZ THERE. Albeit on the losing side that day, it was a memorable occasion. When i first came across "Joxster" I loved it and love it more every time I hear it. Cheers Christy.

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@michaelfoley7204]

God bless my friend

[@davidbrooks4791]

Great stuff, from down under :)

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@lukeelliottschoollukettt5111]

Mm well done my favourite singerf

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@adamthomas1462]

ride on christy

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@RegNarnoc21]

Good man Christie.👏👏👏👏👏

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@RegNarnoc21]

@@reginaldburnbridge2217 Christie sold out no one,ride on mr..

[@pault8600]

2008 seems like a lifetime away...

[@jacobfiil3426]

And 1988 even longer, eh?

[@tobiasoellers146]

So brillant ❤❤❤

[@stephenprizeman6669]

Just brilliant

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@christineburnett3699]

Ur the man christy!!!!

[@michaelfoley7204]

One of the best

[@anthonymillar6183]

Brilliant 🤩

[@johnh3187]

Amazing😎

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@johnh3187]

@@reginaldburnbridge2217 the song and concert looks amazing

[@johnh3187]

Didn't know prick if he has but at time wrote this song bet u fkn loved him simple

[@robertocorsini8941]

Un grande UN GRANDE

[@user-kp5pv2wy7k]

Great

[@sheilaomalley5369]

Having been there so to speak, a hispice in New York, my darling sister, im so heartened to know your Dad passed listening to this, God bless him, x

[@deflydoesit7292]

Top man

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@deflydoesit7292]

Shut up

[@rosiemcbride6234]

Oh this is fock😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ADAMmoor]

ride on

[@rosslanders3899]

💪

[@lukeelliottschoollukettt5111]

Mm me and Connor have got to be proud of you

[@reginaldburnbridge2217]

What do you think of Christy now, selling out the Irish/Celtic people. Traitor.

[@nathancuddy5098]

🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀🍀

[@BarbaraFidorra]

He US the grestest

[@lorraynecorre8635]

🎉

[@jamesmckenna5438]

Who is sean og on the banjo?

[@FH-qf5ff]

you know we are yanks watching you

[@Kevkorc]

Woman at 3:02 (merry dance) is bdr.. Phew

[@medb8882]

Didn’t she show up in ballyfermot 😂

[@tireachan6178]

Unmerciful sadcase of a man. The greatest use I ever had for a Christy CD was starting a fire with it

[@user-ih9dg3uz5y]

Yes what a F.......kin Tool he was. is

[@wonjubhoy]

Euro 88 Ireland 1 England 0 😃

[@davidbyrne3623]

What an ironic comment lol

[@rosiemcbride6234]

1990. World Cup I see

[@jedkelleher39]

i realise now, good performers dont need to be able to sing well at all, fair play to the man

[@annemariegutteridge4696]

Its heart and spirit that touch people

[@rosiemcbride6234]

Shite❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤