Metallica: Whiskey in the Jar REACTION!

[@darkglass1]

Rapier = type of sword Fowling = bird hunting Molly = just a girl; maybe a favorite prostitute or his wife Chamber = bedroom “Nonsense words” = Irish Gaelic sung by somebody who doesn’t speak it 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.

[@AbolitionistPrivateer]

"Stand and Deliver!" is the traditional version of "Stick 'em up, and gimme all your money!"

[@darkglass1]

@@AbolitionistPrivateer Nice add!

[@wow_horac4663]

I think this is a cover of the Thin Lizzy version of the folk song.

[@darkglass1]

@@wow_horac4663 Definitely. The melody the lyrics are following is the traditional melody, but the backing guitars are most definitely Thin Lizzy.

[@justmejoy124]

Ah now the Gaelic is sung

[@mackmakesathing1142]

This was an old drinking song. A rapier is a type of sword. The one in most pirate movies with the basket handle to protect the hand and a straight 1 sided blade.

[@carlosezequiel6480]

sorry but is double sided . i think you r confusing with a cutlass.

[@rickb.4168]

Most swords in pirate movies are a Cutlass.

[@shane82us]

Exactly a cutlass is used by pirates a rapier is a thin dueling sword

[@rickb.4168]

@@shane82us a rapier is only just about a sword! 😂

[@shane82us]

@rickb.4168 ummm yeah I didn't say it wasn't about a sword just not a sword pirates used.

[@ricksurratt9034]

This song was actually done originally by Thin Lizzy. Might want to check that out too.

[@xenialafleur]

Whiskey in the Jar is an old Irish folk song dating back to at least 1810.

[@TheNordicharps]

Yes, try The Dubliners...

[@almostclement4975]

@@TheNordicharpsbefore them as well

[@TheNordicharps]

@@almostclement4975 Of course, but I was thinking how PG could hear the progression...

[@dwoehrma]

Garage Days Revisited was such an awesome punk covers EP, then they updated it and added rock tunes.

[@yelljal2764]

Whiskey in the War is an old Irish folk song that dates back to the 17th century.

[@Denise-pn1tj]

This is an Old Irish Song from the late 1600’s or into the 1700’s. The term stand and deliver gives it away. That’s what the old “Highway Men” used to say. They would come out if hiding along a road where there was a lot of travel, especially by the more affluent people. They would stop their carriages and draw down on them with pistols saying Stand and Deliver (old world speak for this is a Stick Up!). The Rapier is a fine thin award. The French use it for dueling and sword play. If you’ve ever fenced with a foil, that is pretty much the same as a rapier, except blunted for practice. Look up the lyrics Wiskey in The Jar Irish songs. You’ll find a lot of iterations for it as well as the lyrics. I wanted to suggest this when I saw you did. Enter the Sandman but never got around to it. This is actually my favorite song for Metallica. They’re not my favorite band but I’ve always loved this. I was disappointed in the video. It doesn’t match the song whatsoever. Glad to see you enjoying stuff from my generation (80’s). Take care! Hugs Denise❤ Oh and Molly is a woman. I’m thinking probably a Tavern Wench, who’s Chambers is her room above the bar basically. That would’ve been most common for the time and she was definitely a Kruch in on the take so that would be more likely what this was all about. He was Robin and she was playing him and getting all the money. Basically a scandalous woman.

[@matthewdooley7855]

Love this song, and it's probably the oldest song you'll hear on the radio. Its roots trace back to 1650s or so. It's Irish/Gaelic. Check out the performance LIVE in Dublin. The words in the bridge are likely Gaelic, and translations vary. If you dig into the history of modern music, there's basically two ancient branches it stems from. African songs and music from the Irish highlands.

[@seansavage4766]

This song is like 300 years old. Good on Metallica

[@michellemiller5620]

This is an old song. But inlove that they did it. It was fun. And u am sure fun for them

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

Saw them play this one live in concert in Detroit last November... Badass stuff...

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Now you have to do the "Thin Lizzy" version as well ... the gutiar solo made it in my top 1000-list of the best guitar soli of all time! :)

[@aWhimTested]

It’s a cover of thin lizzy’s take on an old Irish song. Thin lizzy’s also does the song that your intro borrows from (the boys are back in town)

[@msmrsro]

I had this CD back in the day. Some earlier albums on cassette, if that gives you an idea. Listened to them quite a bit in college.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Ironically, this was a cover of a Thin Lizzy song (Yes, the band that did 'The boys are back in town') - the lyrics were drawn from an old, traditional Irish drinking song that Thin Lizzy made into a rock song in the early 70's and became a single. In 1998, Metallica recorded a covers album 'Garage inc.' and opted to record a cover of Thin Lizzy... Metallica's late bassist Cliff Burton was a huge Thin Lizzy fan and was heavily influenced by bassist/ vocalist Phil Lynott (Tragically, they both died in the same year - 1986... Phil Lynott from organ failure after years of drug abuse... Cliff Burton in a tour bus accident) Megadeth also covered a Thin Lizzy song - 'Cold sweat' 🤘🔥 Metallica had covered a number of artists (both famous and obscure)... they were fans of a UK metal band Diamond Head, and many Metallica fans did not realize that their song "Am I evil?" was a Diamond Head cover (Diamond Head were never commercially successful and split up numerous times)... Recently, their guitarist Brian Tatler had formed a new line-up of Diamond Head without original vocalist Sean Harris. Metallica also did a Bob Seger cover 'Turn the page' and made a music video for it... The other artists they covered included: The Misfits ... Budgie ... The Anti-Nowhere League ... Black Sabbath... Motorhead ... Blue Oyster Cult... etc.

[@BrotherPraetus]

You should check out The Dubliner's version of the song. It's older still.

[@420slacker4201]

You should check out The Grateful Deads cover of this very differently done, but amazing very emotional.

[@jc2004x]

When you doing the Ten Thousand Fists reaction? Probably one of the best Disturbed songs in my opinon. Dave throws mad power behind his voice. As a rapper, you'd probably also appreciate Liberate. Also, from Metallica, check out Damage Inc.

[@saintchristopherart]

Yep, old irish folk song. lots of versions of this one.

[@johnwilson2414]

This is one of my favorite songs by Metallica, but you should listen to the live version from Dublin Ireland. There isn't a better version than that. According to my best friend who happens to be 3rd generation from Ireland ( I knew his grandparents) this song is about 250 years old, and has been covered by many from traditional Irish folk groups, all the way to the mighty Metallica.

[@liamreidy1175]

Thin Lizzy did a much better version... Gary Moore did a tribute that is amazing too...

[@johnwilson2414]

@@liamreidy1175 thin Lizzy's version is great and James pays homage to Phil Lynott during some live performances of this song. To me Metallica's version sounds fuller and is definitely heavier, which I prefer. I've heard many different versions of it, all of them being from the 60's till now.

[@PeteDuryea]

An old Irish folk song going back to Celtic times

[@darrylhilbig6459]

Where the part about 'fowling' is about hunting birds.

[@Jeannesimental]

Originally from Thin Lizzy like The boys are back in town😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@ruelethefirst3002]

LOL at one point it was not a party unless it was like this !

[@richardrenfroe676]

fun fact thin lizzy did a cover of this song in 70s

[@kevinBarr-gy5go]

lucky man if you have been to house party like this

[@ginao8935]

A rapier is a sword. Molly was the girl’s name. She betrayed him.

[@wolfdesikan1766]

Check out the Clancy Brothers version of the original.

[@xScooterAZx]

It's better by Thin Lizzy. They made it famous in the main sream first. This is a cover of the Thin Lizzy version though the song is an old Irish traditional song.

[@fukkar4545]

It's a story from medieval time's in the England,Ireland scottland area

[@JonNelson523]

Check out the version by jerry garcia and david grisman

[@jaysanchez5804]

If you wanna stay on the Irish drinking songs can you do some songs by dropkick Murphy's- Bar room hero, Rocky road to Dublin, Wild rover, Finnegans wake and Kiss me im sh*tfaced

[@johnpressey5900]

The Dubliners more traditional version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpDChaWNndZni80si=Fgc5AArhOmTO0hPk

[@1stsharkb8]

I like Metallica but i grew up listening to Thin Lizzy so i have to say i like Thin Lizzy's version better. The music on your intro tells me you must know about Thin Lizzy.

[@shannonjohnson2530]

Thin Lizzy are the OG for this one for me but I have to say I like Metallicas better

[@fukkar4545]

Metallica's cover of Thin Lizzys cover of a very old folk song is dope but l prefer Lizzys version

[@ChelseaDaz]

It's an old Irish folk song made famous by Thin Lizzy

[@JawsVader1970]

It's actually only part of the actual Irish song ,I knew the Thin Lizzy one first than one day I was at a Iriah pub and Theese older fellas at the time stared singing it I was like cool I know this ,than I was like wtf it's like a huge story

[@ChelseaDaz]

@JawsVader1970 yes your right, I've heard it a few times in Ireland. The Dubliners do a more traditional version

[@TalklikeAPirate]

I was going to say the same. Cover of a cover. My favorite version is this however.

[@wtk6069]

The High Kings do a great version of this that's pretty traditional, but with some modern singing techniques that made it easier to record.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

This song is way older than Thin Lizzy.

[@beyondtheflame77]

Don't know if you realized this, but the version of this song that first gained it popularity outside of Ireland, was done by Thin Lizzy, the same band that your intro song 'Boys are Back in Town' came from... 😄

[@pc574]

The Dubliners covered it before Thin Lizzy but this is more in the style of Thin Lizzy and The Dubliners is more Irish Folk song

[@SirRosser]

Yeah, this song was done before, but this is clearly based off of the Thin Lizzy version, taking the slight lyric changes into account. Edit: There isn't a version I've heard that I DON'T enjoy, just for clarification.

[@jamesrenforth]

Thin lizzy cover who do the boys are back in town. Your theme tune.

[@andy60234]

Love this version, your boys Thin Lizzy covered this as well. Its from the 1700's , Wiki has this ""Whiskey in the Jar" (Roud 533) 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."

[@cheyneallen7186]

Metallica's version is based more on Lizzy's version than anything.

[@pc574]

It is from at least the 1700's. Nobody knows for sure how far back it goes

[@Leogoth68]

I love this song. I've always hated the video because it distracts from the story being told.

[@KingNothing2x4]

1/2 naked girls should not be ignored !!!!

[@davidnettles4734]

You should definitely check out more from Garage Inc, their cover album. My personal favorite is Turn the Page, originally by Bob Seger

[@99sheepy]

Their cover of Turn the Page is awesome, but my favorite song from Garage Inc. is their cover of Blue Oyster Cult's Astronomy.

[@NPK476]

The 2nd CD recorded in 87 is the only thing worth listening to on Garage Inc.

[@lynndally9160]

Turn the Page was also covered in 1974 by Australian singer Jon English...

[@Rapture1469]

Yes! @@99sheepy

[@glennmitchell9107]

Is Black Pegasus aware of the Thin Lizzy connection between his theme song and Whisky in the Jar?

[@sarahelizabeth7389]

Old Irish drinking song.

[@lonnieking4466]

They was ONE of the Badd Ass Bands 👍 And did great tribute to A OLD IRISH TUNE ❤👍

[@dougroach]

A rapier or espada ropera ('dress sword') is a type of sword used in Renaissance Spain to designate a sword with a straight, slender and sharply pointed. In Western Europe throughout the 16th and 17th centuries as a symbol of nobility or gentleman status.

[@johnmc4186]

Look up "whiskey in the Jar" by The Dubliners.

[@shirleygarcia8092]

Oh how I remember those house parties of the eighties. I was in a band. All my friends were in bands. Good times! Old irish drinking song? I think it was? Oh this song is a Thin Lizzy cover also! 😁❤

[@ChristaFree]

Me too! So glad we didn't have cell phones then. No proof lol Great times

[@shirleygarcia8092]

@@ChristaFree YES! 😳🫣🫠🤣

[@pc574]

This isn't exactly a Thin Lizzy cover as it came out way before Thin Lizzy but it is in the style that Lizzy did it

[@shirleygarcia8092]

@@pc574 The Metallica version is a Thin Lizzy cover is what I meant.

[@jwarrior852]

Yea the video throws you off😂 The live from Dublin would've been more appropriate. As others will tell you, it's an old Irish folk song and this version is inspired by Thin Lizzy. Metallica is huge fans of Thin Lizzy

[@TheMadeofhonor]

Rapier is a sword, fowling is hunting wild fowl, a chamber is a bedroom. Whiskey in a jar is a very old Irish Folk song, Metallica redid it. That's why you hear words like rapier, fowling, chamber etc. These are all medieval terms. So the story goes he was in love with Molly so he stole Captain Farrell's money, she swore that she loved him but tricked him into stealing the money. He and Molly went to her bedroom and in walks Captain Farrell, he shot and killed him. Some men like fishing and hunting, some like warfare, he likes sleeping in Molly's chamber, but ends up going to prison for the murder of Captain Farrell.

[@scottluvisi9941]

Check out Whiskey In The Jar (Live) - Darby O'Gill , a true traditional Irish band doing a traditional Irish song

[@lonnieking4466]

My Best advice to give you my brother is to LOOK UP SOME IRISH HISTORY ❤👍

[@Tommy-he7dx]

The term "Whiskey in the jar" is like saying "There's money in the bank".......Basically, we're not in a bad position

[@davidpierce1945]

Black Pegasus check this out man. Paul Harvey "If I were the Devil" he said this in 1965!! Be cool stay safe.

[@MrNiccholas]

This kinda hurts actually! I've loved this song since I was young and never knew Metallica tried to cover it. In my opinion they absolutely BUTCHERED it! They changed things and left out important parts of the story! In the original he doesn't kill anyone because Molly sabotaged has gun so I couldn't shoot and she stole his sword before turning him in. That's why he was in prison! Metallica, if you want to take an old folk song and turn it into a rock song at least make sure you aren't changing the storyline of the song. Don't just use the name to click bate people into listening! You are big enough you don't need to do that!!!!

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

I gave the video a like, but this is what happened to Cover-tallica after they took a hot load of Bon Jovi in the back of his tour bus. Easy formula for rock/metal bands, the first 3 albums rock, then the drugs, money and whores kick in and they go to pot.

[@wompa70]

It's funny that your theme song is by Thin Lizzy. Their version of Whiskey in the Jar is probably the most famous one. At least in the US. I absolutely love Irish punk.

[@girs666]

The whole garage inc album is incredible. Metallica is on of the best cover bands actually ! Just look at it all !

[@Renkk17]

Thin Lizzy did it first, Irish band, you should check it out!

[@quintondees4501]

This is an OLD IRISH SONG, they do an incredible cover here, Irish music tells the BEST STORIES. Love that they did this one

[@ninjafoxgamesgeekery]

Check out The Irish Rovers performance of this and you'll get a better feel of the original vibe of this old old old Irish drinking pub song. There's a variation on the song where the bandit doesn't kill Captain Farway because Molly (or Jenny, I've heard both) sabotaged his guns so when he jumps up to shoot him, they don't fire.

[@debrashrider4062]

Irish Rovers "Rock" celtic!

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Now you should listen to The Dubliners (Irish folk band) version of this song. This is actually a 1700’s Irish folk song. It may have started out as a poem then turned into song at the pub (I’m not 100% on the history) I do know that it’s very old and originated from Irish folklore…. And now it’s performed by a modern day metal band and it’s great! So that’s interesting!!

[@Mvtobebo]

I've been to that party! I went to school with guys who had a band and they played mainly Metallica and Megadeth. Wild times!

[@glennmitchell9107]

This is a reminder that music and art weren't invented 30 or even 50 years ago. It's never too late to read a book.

[@jdovma1]

This was from an album of cover songs called Garage Inc. They did a Garage Inc EP early in their career and decided to do a double album in the 90s. Their cover of Bob Segar's "Turn The Page" was a big hit. But for me the cover of Blue Oyster Cult's "Astronomy" is also worth a listen.

[@joonaheikkero432]

You’re one of those people I can never predict what they will react to next🤔

[@mikeysaab1911]

Awesome reaction video dude. I always loved this song and the fact that the rhythm gets stuck in your head. If you’re gonna do more Metallica I suggest checking out “the day that never comes” or “all nightmare long”. Both are awesome. Keep on trucking man. You rock.

[@michaelbarnes4403]

the original name of the song is "Darlin' sporting Jenny" and my favorite version is by The Irish Rovers, however this is a great version, thanks for the great vid...

[@russellw7785]

Check out one their early ones, For Whom the Bell Tolls

[@TheDude3007-dd7fg]

Sorry BP , as someone who lives on the Emerald Isle this is just awful . Try Thin Lizzy .. the guys who do your intro👍🏻.. Day 6 requesting Cab Calloway , Jumpin' Jive 🙏🏻 please & thank you ✌🏻

[@kieranobrien7342]

Everytime the play dublin they play this, thin lizzy 🤘🤟🤘🤘

[@alankohn6709]

I've heard this done by an Irish band they did it as a the traditional Folk song version it's a fun song I don't blame you for looking up the lyrics as they are a little hard to understand in this version it also seems like they've edit it. In the version I heard there a section where Molly betrayed him for the reward by pouring water into the powder for his pistol and told them where he was so when they turned he was captured If you want to hear a more traditional version you should try the Dubbliner's version

[@Unangelic73]

Yessss This is 1 of my favourite Metallica Tunes 🤘🏼😛🤘🏼

[@shawnadams1460]

This is one of their best covers IMO, 2nd only to their cover of the iconic Turn the Page! Great to see you reacting to my favorite band of all time! Keep the vids coming!

[@rustywater3219]

I didn't know they had a video for this. I like this song. It's an old Irish drinking song.

[@emerje0]

Yeah, I've heard this song so many times on the radio (still do) and it never occurred to me that there would be a music video.

[@socialmediadelinquent5781]

The Grateful Dead also do a very good rendition of it more in that Irish folk music style

[@edprzydatek8398]

I'm glad someone finally brought up the Grateful Dead. Similar but different lyrics. I think this song gets different lyrics every time someone records it.

[@ChristaFree]

Can't believe you've never heard this before! Brings me back to when I was young lol.

[@jamesrenforth]

Some men like to hunt some like battle our protagonist likes to sleep with Molly.

[@Filboid2000]

Try BABYMETAL "Doki Doki Morning" for something REALLY different. 😉

[@rugerrokey]

Metallica turn the page

[@godscoldhands77]

FYI: This music video is directed by Jonas Akerlund...he also directed the ''Rammstein: Paris'' BluRay.

[@dustinbonz2709]

Kind of funny that you didn't know the song you have Thin Lizzy playing in the beginning of your videos

[@markkempf1815]

A traditional Irish song dating back to the 17th century. Notable more contemporary covers, with video available include Irish folk band The Dubliners (1968), Irish rock band Thin Lizzy (1972), and Metallica (1999). Should check these versions out

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Pegs, but really, I mean REALLY, you should listen to the ORIGINAL by Thin Lizzy! This is a "thin" re-make...lol (p.s. I get that they like re-do other's great music.. for instance their version of "Stone Cold Crazy".. originally by Queen.. drummer Roger Taylor's song... but if you are just going to regurgitate and not make it your own, what's the point of doing a "shadow" of the original?.., IMHO)

[@WinModel88]

You should react to Thin Lizzy's version of this. It's much much better than this version from real Irish musicians.

[@dda1834]

Old Irish folk song from the 1690's. Thin Lizzy done it in the 70's. Metallicas version is better though.

[@mztweety1374]

I got my hubby to like Metallica! He said he likes “ Nothing Else Matters “! Also, how are those girls all over each other when Kirk Hammett is in the room?? God, he was so yummy!

[@johnpressey5900]

rapier /rā′pē-ər, rāp′yər/ noun A long, slender, two-edged sword with a cuplike hilt, used in the 1500s and 1600s. A light, sharp-pointed sword lacking a cutting edge and used only for thrusting. A long, narrow, pointed, two-edged sword, used, especially in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with a guard for the hand, adapted for both cutting and thrusting, but used chiefly for thrusting.

[@wainsws57]

If you’re brave enough try The Dubliners whiskey in the jar. Then play Black Velvet band by the Dubliners. Very provocative

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

It’s ole Drunk Irish music. Check Dropkick Murphys & Flogging Molly. Drunk Irish music will be a fun Rabbit Hole to venture down. 😈 And now you are gettin into what I was listening to when you were hip hopping & rapping.

[@SmeagolTheGreat]

I'm curious, are you trolling on purpose by always calling ist "Enter -the- Sandman"..? 🤔 Maybe it's an inside joke I missed, cause the guys from Lost in Vegas do that too, but they've already listened to bunch of Metallica stuff by now. The song is just called Enter Sandman, just to clarify.

[@TXP2P69]

OMFG I really cant understand your lack of this video. Maybe its my age, maybe because I have heard a previous version from Thin Lizzy, but you seem to struggle with the most basic of lyrics. Let me break it down for you. Our protagonist is the narrative in this song. He meets a Captain Ferrell (sp) while going over a mountain overpass in the Cork & Kerry Mountains. Being the decent law abiding citizen that he is, he decides to relive said Captain of his money and belongings so as to not burden him with a treacherous trip. Having secured the financial benefits from Captain Ferrell he proceeds to secure (hide) his money with his girlfriend Molly. Molly being at typical money grubbing piece of crap sells out our hero to Captain Ferrell most likely due to being a freaking ....editied for youtube.... She swore that she loved him and never would leave him, but as well know she is a typical woman and sold him out to the authorities. The moral of this story which is OVER 500 years is that DONT TRUST A WOMAN WITH YOUR MONEY.

[@DanFrijoles]

It's an old Irish folk song that's about 300-400 years old. You should check out a more Traditional sound like the Dubliners cover in the 1950s-60s. Probably closer to the original sound of it (though we'll never know that for sure).

[@JayKughan]

Molly's her name, not the "molly" you're thinking. This is a song about a pirate got F'ed by a chick named Molly. Separately, why do hiphopper's always refer to "enter sandman" as "enter THE sandman"??? How are all you guys "who are all about words & phrasing" getting the title wrong?

[@MarcEdmunds-n4g]

very old song that they covered, thata why it sounds old. An old irish folk song

[@davidgray347]

We used to have these parties weekly, and when summer came it was a few times a week. Man the 80s were awesome.

[@stefanstock953]

I'm surprised you don't know the song. It's a song by Thin Lizzy after all. This is the band that also wrote your introductory jingle "The Boys are back in Town". What also surprises me is that you have not really got in trouble for using this song. Due to copyrights.KZbin for example. Unless you have obtained permission from Thin Lizzy for this.

[@JohnGunn-o6l]

Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon guitar solo better than Eddy V

[@JonKorpi-o9w]

This video brings back memories to parties we through in 80s band and all crazy times 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@agricolaurbanus6209]

Irish 'Gangsta Rap' about armed robbery,, bishes and drugs. 'The Dubliners' were the first I heard it from.Molly was the bish who stole all his money.

[@TaverenTech]

Well, songs are usually up to interpretation. Molly is a drug though. In this song however: Whiskey in the Jar tells the story of Molly, a feisty inn-keeper's daughter, who is in love with the Rory, the dashing local blacksmith.