Josh Okeefe - "The Humours of Whiskey" (Live performance of "Paddy's Panacea")

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Upcoming concert dates in Ireland 2024: June 12, 2024 - Whelan's, Dublin June 13, 2024 - Coughlan's Live, Cork June 14, 2024 - DeBarra's Folk Club, Clonakilty June 15, 2024 - John Cleere's Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny (SOLD OUT) + additional early show added by demand June 21, 2024 - Cúl Street , Ardfert June 28, 2024 - Dolans Limerick, Limerick June 30, 2024 - Róisín Dubh, Galway Tickets are available at: www.joshokeefe.com/tour

[@evanlucas8914]

Dont get me wrong, the Hozier rendition is angelic with its reverb. The Collum McGuiness rendition is complete with verses and instrumentation. However your version makes it feel more real. Like I just ducked into a pub to get out of the rain and one of the locals is already singing.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

hey man, i really appreciate your kind words. I am glad you found something in this humble pub session recording

[@benwheeler5404]

Well said! I agree

[@charleslevequeiv2277]

Amen

[@doodman325]

@@joshokeefeofficialwhat pub was this in. I want to visit Ireland and this is the Ireland I wanna see

[@ellenmariemcdonagh4538]

I'm 67 years of age and loved singing traditional songs ,I heard you sing for the first time today when I was scrolling through Facebook,and I'm delighted I did,you are a brilliant authentic traditional Irish singer ,your amazing,God bless your voice ❤

[@dysfuntellect]

I have this as a cited source on my college history paper

[@joshokeefeofficial]

love this, hope it helps!

[@dysfuntellect]

@@joshokeefeofficial I got a 100%

[@joshokeefeofficial]

@@dysfuntellectthat's top! congratulations

[@RedJohnO22]

Outstanding love!

[@Mill_O]

Truly takes an Irish voice to make this song sing the way it does.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thanks for stopping by my friend!

[@afbrownwood]

It makes me so happy to find someone who sounds so authentically like the old Irish folk singers I grew up listening to 🥹

[@joshokeefeofficial]

I am glad I remind you of them!

[@immortaliserwow]

Merry and Pippin haven't been the same since Frodo left for Valinor.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

true!

[@DecloberatorJack]

Underrated comment as fuck my lad.

[@charlesoverbey9847]

Exactly the feel that I got

[@limpingcow]

@@charlesoverbey9847 made my day. Thanks Friend

[@michaelhooley]

The song is absolutely beautiful, as is the prose beneath the video. There's a unique magic to a wee bar like that, isn't there? The beams sagging under the weight of the stories. Perfect.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for your kind words Michael. Ah, it's a magic little spot to enjoy a pint or two

[@ElloLoJo]

Hearing this in a pub once a week for the rest of my life would do better for my souls and sense of community than mass ever did

[@matthewsanchez2850]

I would follow this song in a dark forest with my eyes closed.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

be careful doing that, we don't know what lurks in the dark forests

[@nurzumspass]

Since there are too many lyrics available: Heard lyrics for this magnificent version: "Let your quacks and newspapers be cutting their capers Bout curing the vapors the scratch and the gout With their powders and potions, their serums and their lotions Upholding their notions, they're mighty put out. Would you know the true phyic to bother pathetic To pitch to the divil, cramp, colic and spleen You'll find and I think if you take a wee drink With your mouth to the brink of a glass of whiskeen Stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys Oh what botheration, there's no dose in the nation Can give consolation like whiskey me boys. So come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddles What's stronger than mustard and milder than cream What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal Sweeter than honey and stronger than steam What'll make the dumb talk, what will make the lame walk, What's the elixir of life and philospher's stone And what helped Mr. Brunnell to dig the Thames Tunnel Sure wasn't it whiskey from ould Inishowen So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys Oh lord, I'd not wonder, if lightning and thunder Was made from a plunder of whiskey me boys"

[@joshokeefeofficial]

close enough

[@nurzumspass]

​@@joshokeefeofficial Thank you mate! Thank you for the beautiful rendition and thank you for the beautiful video. Whenever I show it to someone I lead with: "Do you want to see the most irish video? Two lads with tweed and Guinness in a pub. One sings and the other one looks like he's feeling everything you can feel all at once" :D If you say close enough, care to correct? I'm german, so there were a few places where it didn't make sense to me written down but it sounded like that to me and I went ahead and wrote it down. And to quote some guy on another music video: "You know the bands legit when they put the lyrics in the description"

[@ThatLetterDude]

I lost my absolute favorite Uncle around the time I discovered this song. Now every time I hear it I raise a glass in his honor. 🍺🍻

[@saltyboo]

I love this so much, maybe more than whiskey itself.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thank you for stopping by to the channel Saltyboo!

[@MATTinTHEhatBRO]

I live in California but this makes me wanna visit a pub to hear more songs like this and get hammered with the boys

[@joshokeefeofficial]

come on visit!

[@bruceistired]

This sounds so much like what I imagine the original would’ve sounded like in person

[@joshokeefeofficial]

ah what i would give to spin the clock back a few years and sit in with tom lenihan. thank you for the kind words!

[@mccannyounot]

Absolute banger job. Best rendition I’ve heard. Cheers from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Glad you like it my friend! I love it up there in the Rocky Montains of Colorado, I spent some time in an old ghost town there called St. Elmo, do you know it? I must go back with a song and video camera!

[@steste777]

@@joshokeefeofficialif you need a place to stay up In Those mountains, I’ve got a place! Cost is a song per night sung for my mother !

[@bradleycampbell5178]

My grandfather would sing to me when I was a child, Im 21 now. He would sing both in english and gaelic. I want to thank you because you've given me another moment with him, with your beautiful singing.

[@beardedrooster9111]

My grandpa would hum the song cause he didn't know the words or even the name, just that his dad would sing it. I've been searching my whole life and finally found the song. Happy memories

[@bradleycampbell5178]

@@beardedrooster9111 very happy memories

[@maurabroderson6030]

mans on the left just staring like he's reconsidering all his life choices makes this feel even *more* authentic as a pub song 😂absolutely beautiful singing, josh!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

lost on the races so he did! well yeah just couple lads sitting around like any normal day. thank you for the kind words I am glad you like the singing Maura

[@eloquentlight]

Stunning. This has been stuck in my head all week, and I love the Brunel line too. Wonderful, thank you for sharing!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thanks so much for the kind comment! I am glad it has been stuck in your head, it is one of those songs! Appreciate you stopping by the channel, I will be uploading a new video soon!

[@ajkablalik6132]

🥃🥃😉💯❤️ beautifully done lad! 🙂

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you

[@LoversAnonymousMusic]

This is my new bed time song haha. Best version ever

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for the kind words, I am glad you like it

[@jpmcconnell1]

Love this

[@maxford8175]

Proud to be from the same part of the Midlands as this man. He captures the plight of the workers, the grit of industry, the dreams of the road and the soul of Ireland.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

that means a lot my friend, thank you being here!

[@md_vln]

Brilliant story and class performance.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thanks my friend!

[@purplepineapples6150]

Don't know why,but this mans voice is what Ide want to hear before going into battle. Sounds pure.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Aye, fight and you may die. Run and you'll live, at least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!

[@LeagueOfEditz]

been in love with this song lately and it find this version so recently done is the cherry on top!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thanks for stopping by my friend!

[@SteubenThursday]

homie on the left is GOOOOOOOONE.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

minding his own business!

[@shr3dder553]

have played this like 20 times in a row, great song!

[@thementalist1213]

As they always say, whiskey is only ever as good as the company you enjoy it with. So to you and yours. May we get what we want, may we get what we need. But may we never get what we deserve!

[@finnianholland4842]

Absolutely great performance. Such an excellent voice!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thanks finnian my friend

[@pgman90]

I love it man. Cheers from North Carolina , USA

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thank you, my friend. North Carolina is a special place pgman!

[@Faefeather]

I’m in love 😍

[@MrC-o9q]

A commendable Imitation.

[@DabillaMusic]

Great song! Ironically very hard to do when you've been drinking!! :)

[@joshokeefeofficial]

it is aye!

[@benwheeler5404]

Great poem. Bringing this to the rugby sheds.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

class!

[@harliesutherland3763]

A voice of authenticity.

[@Cab00se90]

Love fae Glasgow, Sláinte Mhor!

[@doublejace]

Thumbs up if you're listening to this on Saint Patricks 2024!

[@toxictator4561]

First song that came to mind as I filled my glass this fine morning .

[@adammatis5527]

A friend of mine sent me this earlier today, and i think ive listened about 5-6 times. He and I have both on separate occasions been to Ireland, so theres a little bond over that. Its amazing how a song can take you a couple thousand miles away for a bit. Thanks for recording this man, you've quite the voice.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

I am glad the song could take you somewhere, my friend. Thank you for stopping by and the kind words!

[@EVILELVIS45]

Love love love this

[@sqwark4523]

Brilliant to see a longer video. Still love form Yorkshire!! ❤

[@swffingers]

Brother, from the other side of the world, nothing has made me feel more at home with my long lost Irish heritage that was sent on the orphan boats 200 years ago, than a larriken emptying his heart out about the joys of whiskey. I hope my great great granddaddy was singing this into his glass in the motherland in a time gone past.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

I am so pleased that it makes you feel at home! Messages like this are what makes it all worthwhile for me. Thank you for stopping by, don't be a stranger!

[@sammyhoffman4812]

Hats off to you Josh, you’ve got a golden soul that clearly goes back generations through your voice

[@joshokeefeofficial]

It's funny you say that. I do feel my ancestors are around whenever I sing. Thank you for the kind words and stopping by Sammy!

[@bradencervetti3830]

Hey, man. Your voice brought a lot of peace for me in a time of unrest. Keep at it, Josh. Sending love from Salt Lake City.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Ah, that makes all of this worthwhile. I am glad it can bring some peace for ya lad

[@jdebney]

This makes me want to go to Ireland and just sit and listen to these lads. Maybe a jam session or two. Cheers from Los Angeles!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

do it!!! LA must get there one day

[@padeneller1126]

My dad would sing this song when i was young, i have heard it many times but when i hear you sing it takes me back to that time, thank you!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

so glad it takes you back to a special place! i would love to hear ya dad singing it, those versions are always the best

[@Sommervillle]

Top fecking quality! My grandfather sang this when I was a kipper. Beautiful rendition!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank youso much for the kind words. I would of loved to of heard your grandfather sing it! You don't have any recordings of it do you?

[@Sommervillle]

@@joshokeefeofficial Unfortunalty we dont have any, real shame! But also probably why I find myself watching this video so often haha Sláinte!

[@GS01010]

Fantastic, absolutely love this

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you

[@ottovonpoptart5480]

Bravo 👏🏻 Hello from your long lost cousins in the US!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

hello to you in the USA

[@asgeirbergmann]

Such feeling, such performance. Shall I ever run into ya, the next Guinness is on me. And maybe a wee dram

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thanks my friend for the kind words I am glad you enjoyed the video. I look forward to the pint! Keep in touch and all the best

[@albertob.3112]

What a beautiful song! Thanks!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thanks for stopping by!

[@oakleaf15]

Lovely singing! The aesthetics and the lighting also beautifully set up. I hope with all my heart to visit Ireland one day. Till then, many thanks from Greece 😌

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thank you, it actually wasn't set up, that is just how the pub looks. Natural light coming thru the window! I would love to visit Greece, where should I go?

[@oakleaf15]

@@joshokeefeofficial No way! If that's the case it must feel very cosy in there. When you visit Greece, apart from the more famous parts and the islands, which are very nice in their own right and definitely worth visiting, i would strongly suggest you also look into the more mountainous regions which are a bit less internationally popular. Arcadia ,for example, is a region in the middle of Peloponnese, with Mt. Parnon and Mt.Mainalo which have many small villages you can stay in. Also, I've heard great stuff about Pilion, Zagoroxoria, and Meteora (the last one is a huge rock formation with a complex of monasteries on top). Also, the lesser advertised islands are just as beautiful and you get a more authentic experience. Sorry for the long reply and I would love to hear your suggestions for a trip to Ireland. Keep up the good work ☺️

[@demotivater]

Great stuff! Gearing up for St. Pat's after losing my father this past year. Jotting this one down on my songs to drink to list.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

I am very sorry to hear about your father my friend, sending you all the best wishes, josh okeefe

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

I've never been to Ireland but I feel like this video encapsulates what I've been told Ireland is

[@MrJackWorse]

May have not seen much, okay. But this is the realest music I've ever heard. Your voice plus the incredibly witty lyrics, guy in the background, the ambient you're in. It's all fucking perfect. This is my hymn now. Thanks, man!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thank you for this message and the kind words. I am so pleased ya like the video. You know it was pretty simple, just a couple lads in a pub having the craic haha. Best wishes to you!

[@MrJackWorse]

@@joshokeefeofficial The fact that you took the time to answer makes it even more real! Keep on being this awesome!

[@troybearful]

Amazing 👏

[@willowo6715]

Woh, a good discovery I made ! I initially heard that song while listening Hozier, and now I’m just enjoying listening different version. It really makes me want to travel to Ireland and learn more about Irish music. :) Bonjour de France 👋🏼

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Bonjour! Je m'appelle Josh Okeefe

[@willowo6715]

@@joshokeefeofficial aha Bonjour, enchanté :)

[@liamdunne8006]

Music at it's purest!! As the song says "the best thing in nature, for sinking your sorrows and rasing your joys"

[@ruatavalte7870]

I'm from India and i absolutely love this.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

that's class, I would love to visit india one day, i eat indian food every now and then, if i'm lucky. any places to play to folk music in india?

[@kaitobellamy7172]

I’m from France and I do too, we are all brothers and sisters and the reason why art that beautiful exist is to remind it to us

[@ruatavalte7870]

@@joshokeefeofficial i from north east India in a little village called person in Lamka so I wouldn't know where you can play music but I do hope for your success cause your voice is great best luck to you.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

@@kaitobellamy7172 thank you for stopping by the channel!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

@@ruatavalte7870 That is amazing that you found my music all the way out in North East India. Hopefully I can make it out there one day and meet everyone in Lamka!

[@Jibzab]

Wow. Love it.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for stopping by I am glad ya like the video!

[@KeithLumley]

People you are rare and need to be protected. Our future, the very essence of irishness. Magical and honest. Thank you 👏

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for stopping by!

[@howdugetdisnumber]

I would LOVE a full version please! Even a capella like this. Your melody has some lovely touches that other versions don't

[@juulcy]

Lovely!

[@KennyMcC]

Brilliant 👏

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you, I am glad ya think so Kenny

[@gravyvcolouredhair1731]

This is the best!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

glad you like it!

[@gravyvcolouredhair1731]

Cheers from Cape Breton.

[@gravyvcolouredhair1731]

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[@gravyvcolouredhair1731]

It's worth a listen .

[@gravyvcolouredhair1731]

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[@maidenaholic]

I miss this so much in pubs in Ireland, haven't even come across much of it when i go to my house in donegal during the summer and visit the local pubs in muineagh.. great song. Keep up this fantastic culture and keep it alive.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

there are still some great spots around, just gotta find them. I will keep on trying to keep her lit and the videos a rolling.

[@maidenaholic]

​@joshokeefeofficial good man, one new subscriber to add to your list. 👍🇮🇪

[@joshokeefeofficial]

@@maidenaholic that's class, thank you

[@Yummypoison0]

This song made me look up the rest of your work. I'm officially a huge fan. "Irish Bob Dylan" is the best description I've heard and you've earned it and then some

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thank you for all the support and kind words!

[@KorbyLenker]

enjoyed this lads

[@jesselewis5699]

fantastic

[@Specialistkay]

Absolutely wonderful! How exciting it must have been to find yourself in Quilty.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

stumbled upon a gem my friend

[@shannonwtz]

woah. this is stunning and you make it look so effortless. well done! makes me wish my very Irish mom was still around to have discovered you, she would’ve loved your sound. thanks for making me feel more connected with her for an undisturbed 2 mins straight. 💚

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Shannon, it is very pleasing to me that this made you feel more connected with your Mother. When I was singing this in the pub I didn't think about the impact it was going to have for people in the future. It really makes it worthwhile for me. Thank you so much for your kind words and I am sending my best wishes to you

[@kennymackenzie298]

Some voice Josh. ❤

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thanks Kenny lad, glad you like the music, my friend

[@someAholeComment]

The comfort this gave would've put the next round on me. Good on ya.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

legend, very kind of you. thank you

[@timothyariel]

great color

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you haha!

[@michaelgrier1884]

Spot on Josh, good on ya

[@joshokeefeofficial]

trying to keep her lit!

[@chrisoliver8423]

This is the Best Vesrsion of this Song I have Eve heard !!! And that's sayin Somethin, Brilliant mate 👌🏼 Absolutely beautiful, I felt that Mate !!! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@joshokeefeofficial]

really? there has been some beautiful versions of this over the years. I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to me that you found something in this little performance i did in the bar

[@chrisoliver8423]

My new Favorite brother ! It's at the top of my Playlist. Absolutely Amazing Mate 👏🏻 I have it one repeat ! Lol

[@joshokeefeofficial]

@@chrisoliver8423 welcome aboard my friend, I appreciate you!

[@PatrickKearney-y4w]

Very good man❤

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you

[@VanillaBryce5]

this is my fav

[@joshokeefeofficial]

very pleased it is!

[@Abdullahxvii]

Fantastic

[@Ironworthstriking]

Bloody brilliant

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you, I am glad you like it

[@j.j.dragon9482]

Great version of a classic song. Bravo

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you!

[@6thouz]

Incredible.

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you

[@shane7647]

Only just discovered you yesterday and found out I missed you in Belfast by 2 weeks. Hopefully you're back up North soon, i'll be there!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

ahh jeez, always happens! will be back soon, if you sign up to the mailing list it will alert you when I am back in belfast

[@365DaysOfFolk]

You’re such an inspiration to me Josh!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Ah, I am so glad you enjoy the music, thanks for stopping by, my friend

[@jackboccelli8591]

This is amazing

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thanks Jack, glad you dig it

[@sharglefart]

i like how your voice buzzes

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you, haven't heard that one before but I will keep buzzin there bill!

[@christopherscroggin1236]

Beautiful

[@birkgranberg6296]

You did this song justice

[@matthewkondziela6733]

this is the lullaby I sing to my newborn

[@joshokeefeofficial]

ahh i bet they like it!

[@christopherscroggin1236]

Got dayum you killed it, Josh

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for the kind words, my friend

[@SabrinaAngel]

Love your voice

[@LordMaize]

These boys are banged up. Cheers 🍻

[@toastpalm]

I only just heard this song yesterday, (Tom Lenihan), you did very well, he’d be proud! (Josh in Australia)

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for the kind comment josh in australia!

[@Graham-tm2jx]

man I enjoyed that.

[@shustyrackleford_710]

What on earth is the poetry in the description of this video?! Im whiskey drunk and don't feel i could appreciate it fully in the moment, but feel ive stumbled upon a gem and want to know more Thanks boys

[@joshokeefeofficial]

I wouldn't call it poetry shusty, just one of my stories that has a connection with this song! Thank you for stopping by, my friend

[@NoahGoldstein]

Found my way here from Instagram. Mate, i feel like im in a small pub, its just gone 1am and stragglers are left. Stunning rendition

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you for the kind words!

[@RedJohnO22]

Finding myself not at all sleepy Was trying to wind down ASMR done by a lovely artist named Erin (and yes there's a connection to Ireland there). That didnt do it soo I started a video with crystal bowls. Still didnt simmer me down. Then i thought Fek it ill listen to Mr. Andrew Hoziers rendition of "The Humours of Whiskey". But i saw this was longer And sure tis a wonder That i ended up here Now im typin poetic As i ponder the metric And the rhythm and rhyme Of whiskey good ser.

[@nathanbourdeau1539]

beautiful

[@mykedoesthings2917]

Nice stuff!

[@joshokeefeofficial]

thank you

[@mack5650]

your tone is amazing. absolutely loved it !

[@joshokeefeofficial]

Thank you for the kind words Mack, it means a lot

[@ragnarrskulkrew6232]

Sounds like I just stepped back in time to a seaside pub and the locals have already started to sing the cold night away!