First Time Hearing - Thin Lizzy - Whiskey in a Jar (Reaction) ft. Phil Lynott

[@ChristopherStendeck]

Phil Lynott was once asked what it was like being black and Irish. He said "Like a pint of Guinness".

[@melissa2688]

@Joshua Boule I'm American of Irish descent and my nephews are biracial and celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Their mother is a redheaded freckle face 🍀

[@andywessel]

Phil Lynott is a legend in Dublin. He even has a statue there. Rest in peace Phil 👍

[@randyjennings6412]

That’s Phil Lynott. He was a black irishman.

[@rubitoblondie]

He was and always will be our Roisín Dubh our black rose!.

[@TheBigmick33]

Phil Lynott = legend in Ireland!! A tune in your heart and a kindness in your soul then your well on the road to being Irish☘️

[@1969JohnnyM]

Phil Lynott father was from Guiana, British Guiana whilst his mother was Irish and was raised in Ireland. Despite facing no racism Lynott felt different (Ireland back then was very white and religious). Thankfully due to Irish Catholics facing discrimination themselves, they knew what it was like so being Irish myself i'm quite proud that there is little overt racism or any practiced deliberately. My parents generation in decades gone by could remember going to England to try and find work only to find many lodgings with signs saying No Irish, No Blacks. Anyone whose a racist are just ignorant, the only difference between us is those living in hot countries have evolved more melanin pigment in their skin to protect their bodies from the sun and the ultimate irony is that everyone originates from Africa until early humans migrated out of Africa and around the world.

[@jprocker6368]

He was a black Irish man raised by his white single mother after she was dis-owned by her family. He had great love for her and wrote songs about her. This is actually an old irish folk song that turned out to be the first hit. They were huge all over and they erected a statue of him in his home town.

[@dannyshoff3619]

"The boys are back in town" is Thin Lizzy's most popular song... another pretty popular song by them is "jailbreak" (probably my favorite one)

[@lewisowens5360]

Jail break IS the best song they ever did...nuff said....look around you man... Kinda scary to see all these people who don't know who Thin Lizzy is...I'm watching them....

[@kitty5964]

yea jailbreak my fav from thinlizzy

[@ronryan7398]

My favourite is Cowboy Song.

[@Echo4Bravo]

Phil Lynott what a voice.

[@theblacksheep5226]

Lead singer, Phil Lynott still very loved and respected in Ireland. His father was black but couple split up very young and he was raised in Dublin by Irish mother. Great statue of him in Dublin. Gary Moore still active decades later playing mean blues rock guitar. One of the best ever.

[@CathyD1976]

He was raised by his Irish Grandmother not his mother

[@1969JohnnyM]

Gary Moore's been dead over a decade.

[@1969JohnnyM]

He was raised by his grandparents but this was because his mother wanted him to have a father figure and his grandfather filled that role perfectly. His mother though still stayed close to him and played an active role throughout his life. In fact they were very close. She also moved him there so he wouldn't face the racism he'd seen in England. From all accounts his childhood was a very happy one.

[@citizenkane4831]

I saw them live 79. It is the best concert I have ever been to. Phil Lynott, RIP

[@GreybeardWanders]

In answer to your question on Irish drinks, try an Irish coffee - served in a glass with a shot of whisky and carefully poured cream over the top so it looks like Guinness. Perfect end to an evening!

[@tempestparadox8857]

Thin Lizzy has so many great songs. This song was one of their early works. Phil Lynott the lead singer had a black father and a white mother. There is a great "Behind the Music" story about Phil. Continue the good reviews.

[@gerbear5346]

His father was Black Brazilian and mother a Dublin woman....she only died last year I think. Philomena a wonderful woman. I don't think any son had ever idolised his mother like Phil did her. They have so many Epic tracks but as always the popular ones that got air play remain so sonomoyus but tracks like Renegade, cold sweat, sun goes down, thunder and lightning....list goes on! Epic band ahead of their time!

[@garyhutton2654]

Beautiful people you are ! Phil lynott great Irishman keep safe ☘️

[@ronryan7398]

Phil Lynott left us way too early. A true Irish musician and hard-man.

[@frankthetank6364]

Phil was asked once are you bringing rock to the black community and he he replied if only bring it to the black community I would be guilty of not bringing it to everyone else I ain’t about that he was a champion

[@Irish780]

From a Irishman thank you and respect

[@berntfullam]

The lead singer famously asked a crowd "do ya have a little Irish in you? Or would you like a little more?"

[@billyjackl]

You guys are cool. Laughing is important, now more than ever.

[@markwilmot6085]

Wooooo. I've never heard this live version. Class

[@jackhandy7684]

having a little whiskey with ya'll today. Happy St Patricks day friends.

[@michaelchilcott210]

loved this band when i was growing up👍

[@boodazen5746]

Ya'll are absolutely adorable! I'm so glad I have you to entertain me through coronavirus. Stay safe and God bless from Texas.

[@martinleahy5347]

Love you guys for your St.Patricks Day celebrations .You should visit Dublin and beyond,cos that Whiskey in the Jar reaction video is almost as good as a "passport",you could easily find yourselves being "celebrated" all over the land.Being an Irish person myself I know that most Irish folk love to "eat drink and celebrate music and the craic.As for St Patrick's Day food ,( an exception was made during Lent for Patrick's Day) Homemade creamy vegetable soup,or yummy fish chowder served with fresh home baked soda bread spread over with sweet rich Irish butter.Next delicious spring lamb, roast potatoes, spring cabbage,and butter mashed carrots and parsnips.Then a simple sweet dessert of" baked alaska

[@martinleahy5347]

Oops got carried away there ,remembering my mom's "At Patrick's Day lunches. Irish coffees all round ,children included( yum yum love Irish coffee) my mom's apple tart with"whipped cream,or custard ,home made fruit loaf,or tea brack .Christmas Day ,Easter Sunday and St.Patricks Day were the big family feast days for us when I was growing up in County Cork. Definitely guys when this pandemic is over you should take a driving holiday around Ireland ( two weeks minimum).Lots of love guys take care keep up the good vibes ,☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️

[@bentighe4811]

A great Irish band with some of the most Irish songs you'll ever hear. "Emerald" is another great one - a proto-metal tune that inspired the sound of Iron Maiden.

[@VinE83656]

Yes, Phil Lynott was of mixed race, his mother was white. This was an old Irish folk song. Thin Lizzy was a very underrated band here in the U.S. but I believe pretty successful in England and Ireland. They had a huge hit in the U.S. with The Boys are Back in Town and some airplay for songs like Jailbreak and Dancing in the Moonlight. They had a few guitarists over the years.

[@abigailpatriciadole3167]

I listen to them as a kid in West Virginia.

[@reannejarvis9464]

I listened as a young woman in Tasmania. Teenager then loved them then and still do

[@jamara3330]

Wow, cannot believe there ae people who had never heard this before.

[@phildog75]

outstanding! Subscribed, shiver me timbers, lol. Best couple. I do like your perspective on the son Phil Lynott was British and Irish. He was born in West Bromwich, his mother was born in Dublin, and his father was born in British Guiana. Thin Lizzy- Cowboy Song is a song you might enjoy reacting to.

[@jamesstewart6623]

Ah, Phil Lynott, the Roisín Dubh (Black Rose, pronounced Ro-sheen Dove). One of the first bands I ever listened to growing up. Phil was a legend and was gone far too soon. You should actually react to Thin Lizzy - Roisín Dubh. That's a proper Irish song for Paddy's Day

[@melissa2688]

james stewart I requested both Roisin Dubh and Emerald. I really love Roisin Dubh (I can't add the accent mark - sorry). Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!

[@velistanisic7486]

Ahh.. Jameson Irish whiskey, my favourite!

[@1969JohnnyM]

This is such a well known Irish folk tune dating from the 1700's but globally Thin Lizzy's rock version is a better known version. RIP Phil, proud that you were a fellow Irish man who was proud of his Irishness; When asked what it felt like to be a black Irishman he said it felt like being a pint of guinness.

[@smulkeysmulver]

“The Singleton” is a whiskey from cork, Ireland. IThe bottle comes in a wooden box and tastes sublime. Its a limited single malt. Bar i used to work in 20 years ago sold a single shot for 20 euros, back when that meant 40 dollars.

[@smulkeysmulver]

When me and my mates were finish cleaning up the bar and sat down for a pint, we woukd take a glass of Singleton and top the bottle back up with cheap whiskey

[@toneyisaiah408]

Thin Lizzy recorded and released the song in '73.

[@patrickconnors4602]

Phil was irelands Roisin Dubh (rowsheen dove= Black rose).

[@TheDwinstead]

Thanks for some Thin Lizzy,Cowboy Song by Thin Lizzy is another great song by them,thanks for some T L ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@meaganransick816]

An Irish person might say, “Get your Craic on tonight”. LOL

[@seamyq1]

I grew up Irish that is to say I grew up blocked.

[@gosccc]

Thin Lizzy were a great band. They are sort of still going in the guise of The Black Star Riders.

[@thomasmetzger8273]

Cool hat Jay Mrs Steph looking good as always u guys rock

[@MrHws5mp]

Nice one guys. Thin Lizzy is a VERY good rabbit hole to fall down: so many great tunes, great musicianship and Phill Lynott was a gorgeous singer. Have a go at: Don't Believe A Word Dancing In The Moonlight Jailbreak Waiting For An Alibi Do Anything You Want To Parisienne Walkways Still In Love With You (Then check out Sade's cover of the same song: radically different but utterly beautiful).

[@keef82]

Phil is an Irish legend

[@grungegirl84]

i love you guys soooooooooooooo much

[@kevinsenquiz8735]

Phil you to ask the ladies in the house if they had any Irish in them? Then he would say how would you like a little more Irish in them!😁

[@davidthomas7897]

Another great one guys! By the way the lead singer/guitarist is part Irish, part Nigerian.

[@LizzieWhiz]

"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. Here are the lyrics: As I was goin' over The Cork and Kerry Mountains I saw Captain Farrell And his money, he was countin' I first produced my pistol And then produced my rapier I said, "Stand and deliver or the devil he may take ya" I took all of his money And it was a pretty penny I took all of his money, Yeah, and I brought it home to Molly She swore that she loved me, No, never would she leave me But the devil take that woman, Yeah, for you know she tricked me easy Musha rain dum a doo, dum a da Whack for my daddy, oh Whack for my daddy, oh There's whiskey in the jar, oh Being drunk and weary I went to Molly's chamber Takin' Molly with me But I never knew the danger For about six or maybe seven, Yeah, in walked Captain Farrell I jumped up, fired my pistols And I shot him with both…

[@gazurtoids1]

YEAH...HELL YEAH....YEAH THAT RIGHT

[@Patriiiiick]

Please listen to some more Thin Lizzy! I feel like Whiskey in a Jar is one of their tracks that gets overplayed quite a bit and they have such an amazing discography! They're an amazing rock band up there with Queen and the rest. I'd recommend the album Jailbreak being a good place to start.

[@Patriiiiick]

Also, Up the Dubs!

[@xxraddrummerxx]

This is based off an old folk song Thin Lizzy cold sweat and holy war.

[@mopo8552]

Great band 🙌🏻

[@fataaron285]

r.i.p. Phil

[@donaldjenkins4782]

Classic early Lizzy, third LP Vagabonds of the Western World. Check out Phil's statue in Dublin. RIP Philop Paris Lynott!

[@rohmarts]

"I like green" Jay, get your hands on a bottle of Irish Poitin. It will .... well, it just will, take my word for it.

[@CathyD1976]

Lol doubt he could handle it

[@canoni1]

Father from Brazil, mother Irish.

[@TazerRazer]

As an Irish man from Cork we tend to just drink a rake of pints on paddy's day. Pity we were on lockdown for it this year.

[@thomastodd8521]

GUINNESS!

[@curtbritt1631]

Tell Steph to mix that Jameson with a splash of ginger ale and a lime... she'll love it

[@michaeldrennan9932]

As an Irish Catholic American, I Do know a little about my heritage!! Was In Europe and the Guinness Stout was the Favorite Beer. WAY Stronger and Tastier than what you get here!! The Best Whiskeys are "The Dead Rabbit ", and "The Green Spot"!! Women in Ireland prefer Gin and Tonics and Wine But "Baileys Irish Cream" not a bad choice!! RIP to Phil Lynott!! You can Still Hear Guitarist GARY MOORE doing the Blues!! Check Out Gary Moore!! One of my Favorite Thin Lizzy tunes is "Renegade" and "Angel of Death "!! Happy St. Patrick's DAY!! Getting Drunk at Home (since Corona killed the Clubs).

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

Try this recipe: -Boil 1/2 head of cabbage until cooked through (to desired tenderness) -In medium sauce pan melt and combine: 2 sticks of butter 1 standard size package of cream cheese 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Teaspoon garlic salt or powder 1/2 Teaspoon paprika Heat and stir until butter and cream cheese is completely melted and all ingredients blended. Plate cabbage and top with sauce. Done! It's that simple.

[@chrisstyles4630]

Can't beat a bit of thin lizzy

[@meaganransick816]

Hope you do another reaction tonight, I enjoyed several U2 concerts in the 80s, I prefer their 80s albums. Would love to see another reaction! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

[@Johnny-tz3yd]

This song is an old Irish folk song and was also done by a Irish folk group, The Dubliners

[@Rask0Inikov]

Bacon and cabbage, put cabbage and bcaon joint in big pot of water, boil for hours, drain and serve with irish boiled potatoes and a white sauce (roux). As a scotsman with an irish wife I have to say its awful. Check out the King Puck festival though, that's some pagan shit I could get right into.

[@neonknees]

He's half Brazilian and half Irish.

[@williebrereton4640]

Smithwicks, great drink

[@flickerman68]

Boys Are Back In Town, Rosalie and Still in Love With You have do next!

[@irishelk3]

Well he was actually from Wales, so the pirates were Irish, and the snakes are a metaphor for the Druids, our ancient pagan high priests/wizards/shamans aka witch doctors. I would say Baileys for the ladies, and maybe Powers, Tullamore Dew, Teelings, or Bushmills whiskey for the guys. The singer was Phil Lynott, his dad was black and his mother and him came from Dublin.

[@joseywales3789]

@Spud Ryan, There's lots of Myths and stories about St Patrick, but according to his own autobiography, Confessio, Patrick was born in Britain of a Romanized family. At age 16 he was torn by Irish raiders from the villa of his father, Calpurnius, a deacon and minor local official, and carried into slavery in Ireland. He spent six bleak years there as a herdsman, during which he turned with fervour to his faith. Old Kilpatrick on the North shore of the Clyde is where it is thought that he was taken to Ireland. He escaped Ireland and returned to his family but returned to Ireland to Evangelise the Irish people. Toward the end of his life, he retired to Saul, Downpatrick, present day Northern Ireland, where he may have written Confessio. It is said that an angel conveyed to him that he was to die at Saul, the site of his first church, despite his wishes to die within the ecclesiastical metropolis of Ireland. His last rites were administered by St. Tussach (also spelled Tassach or Tassac).

[@crustycobb8286]

Oh you're in for a treat :-)

[@MouseGuardian]

You know Phil Lynott was black, right? Legend! We multicultural in europe too! The song is a cover of a classic.

[@peterfagan5000]

Crested Hen... Three swallows... What a drink.

[@KO_5662]

Breakfast-Bangers(sausage) blood pudding(yes) whatever potato (that was left over from dinner)fried tomato and always a pot on the stove for Tea🍵. Lunch Welsh Rarbit.(not rabbit)leftovers. Tea🍵 Dinner Haggis(very interesting) potato, tomato, boiled cabbage(stuffed) We would drink mead at supper(or wine) Whiskey- Dulmore Dew/. Powers and "Depth Charges"

[@bminturn]

You should review "If I Should Fall from Grace With God" by the Pogues. They are about as punk rock as punk rock gets, but they play traditional Irish music. Crazy band.

[@cookmoore3736]

Cute thumbnail and decorations

[@zigman63]

Bushmills, oldest distilled whiskey in the world.

[@pathatfield2543]

Please keep up the Thin Lizzie reactions.Other good songs are Emerald,Got to Give it up,Do anything you want to do,Waiting on an Alibi,and Still in Love With You.

[@DoubleKlutchRacing]

Pat Hatfield Thin Lizzy is such an underrated band that has been forgotten over time sadly

[@pathatfield2543]

Dylan K Thin Lizzie,along with Nazareth,and U.F.O.,is one of my favorite bands from the 70’s

[@DoubleKlutchRacing]

Pat Hatfield yes! Nazerath is easily one of my favorites

[@pathatfield2543]

Dylan K Also,I forgot to mention Kansas and Molly Hatchet.And Boston’s first two albums were great.

[@DoubleKlutchRacing]

Pat Hatfield never really got into Molly Hatchet much but Kansas is amazing

[@steviemac9055]

I'm diggin your hat.

[@stevemccormack9948]

Thin Lizzy got their name from Henry Ford' s Model T - after its thin wheels. Good Irish drink is Beamish.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

Now My Irish Ass Got to make a comment to Steph!! Loved your dissection of the tune!! However as far as the song "The Boys Are Back In Town "!! Wrong Song as Thin Lizzys song was not the song on Eddie Murphy's Movie 48 Hours!! Think Jay Knew that But to afraid to disagree lol!! Especially while You're Both enjoying that JAMESON!!

[@gerose1964]

Ah here, cabbage and corned beef an American Irish thing, in Ireland Bacon and Cabbage, St Patricks Day you get to suspend lent for a Day, only in Ireland.xxxxxxxxxx

[@CrayzMark]

This was lit. Great reaction 🔥🔥🔥💯💯 I know it's not St. Patrick's, but y'all should check out the Punk Rock band Dropkick Murphy's - Rose Tattoo, Shipping Up To Boston, State Of Massachusetts

[@brianhawkins4206]

If you want a true Irish meal you should cook bacon and cabbage and have an apple pie for dessert😊☘️. Love from Ireland☘️🇨🇮

[@jacmac3118]

Happy Maeyn Succat Day!

[@johnhall42]

For your girl? Bailey's Irish Cream.

[@paulmahon1613]

I see you're drinking the right whisky.

[@mariamoyles189]

A good Irish drink for they lady most definitely is bailys Irish cream liquor. Real sweet and tasty strong alcohol too

[@Lucifer-cf6ul]

Am glad ye guy did the history on this cos lot of people dont know that .so thanks for that . For us as a poor irish famiily my father had 10 kids and a small farm so for these kind of holiday we have what ever my mother could put together as she was a wonderful cook and baker our mother all way drag us to the parades put shamrocks☘️ on us where we collected it from.the bottom of the lane to the farm Great song 🎵 peace and love ❤️😍

[@davidmccartney189]

Killer intro guys

[@MichaelRojhay]

HAPPY ST. PATTYS DAY!!! found out today i am laid-off until April 5th...ugh...this global virus is effecting me now. Thin Lizzy!!! and also Metallica has a version of this song.

[@chasingenigma7482]

Hi, I would greatly appreciate it if you guys take the time to react to Ruby Ibarra's US. She is a Filipina living in the USA, I want to hear both of your opinions about her song.

[@broadband01]

sippingtons need to sipp that whisky with lemonade :0)

[@vickystanley8853]

People have been singing Whiskey in the Jar for about 400 years. The Dubliners, The Gratefull Dead & Metalica are 3 groups who recorded it.This is a traditional song from the 1600s, so nobody actually wrote it. It's about the real life murderous highwayman, Patrick Flemming. He made the mistake of robbing a military officer & was hanged in 1650 after being betrayed by his girlfriend.

[@jadelauralellis9203]

Precious 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@patrickconnors4602]

Baileys is a drink most women like. Its creamed whiskey. Drink it with ice.

[@notamused3715]

As a woman, I concur! Bailey's is only GORGEOUS, lol!

[@boodazen5746]

I KNOW!!!! Ya'll gotta do Chris Stapleton "Tennessee Whiskey"

[@StephanieLee48]

Leigh Pittman we did that one please check it out

[@boodazen5746]

@@StephanieLee48 I did see it and loved it!

[@davidoriordan9967]

Traditional Irish feast would be spice bags and a variety of potatoes 🔥 Slainte

[@lars-andersjohansson6407]

irish coffee? Thin Lizzy👍.

[@BoomBoom-rd9yr]

Gold slogger is German I believe

[@canaldoadelton6614]

You must do Emerald Suicide Massacre Chinatown All Thin Lizzy's songs Gracias

[@APaganPerspective]

Eric Bell .. on Guitar

[@lewisowens5360]

Most young blood don't know Thin Lizzy is Irish

[@jacobblunt2061]

Tullamore dew. It’s expensive but it’s a good irish whiskey

[@keithallison4586]

400 year old irish drinking song

[@AMW237]

put some ginger ale and a slice of lime in that jemmy 🤤