The Irish Rovers - The Orange and the Green - Sung by the late, great Jimmy Ferguson

This is from the 1995 video "The Irish Rovers - Alive and Well". The is the ONLY song I am EVER posting from this video, as it is still available through www.IrishRovers.info. This is my favorite song by Jimmy Ferguson and I think this is a great version. A tribute to "Big" Jimmy...you are sorely missed. The only bad part is that this was filmed after Will Millar left the band.
I have more information about the Irish Rovers at www.theballadeers.com

[@ttisler2130]

I am! I live in Australia, but my heart is Irish!

[@blairdawson9506]

Well like a drink enjoy a fight that make me Irish

[@matheussanthiago9685]

The love the juice of the barley, pretty lassies and the emerald island makes us all Irish

[@samisami-qb5tl]

Have we conversation in hungary?

[@KP-ww3zy]

My father was orange. My mother was green. Boy does this answer a lot of questions for myself, and my 4 brothers.

[@chriss1911]

I can relate. My father was german and my mother was irish. What fun we had on Friday nights. It didn't matter who was right or wrong but who shouted the loudest.

[@marycschlumberger5028]

Absolutely, I have loved the Irish Rovers since I was a child. I am in my late 60’s .

[@b3mg171]

Same

[@McC.444]

From Ulster myself, My granda was a Catholic and my gran a Protestant. Always nice to hear a song that's a bit of fun instead of hatred

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

My paternal grandparents were the same, a green man married to an orange woman.

[@williamchiafos3889]

We used to make light and joke about our differences and poke fun, now everything is an insult or it hurts their feelings. No wonder we're all a bunch of mean droopy drawers.

[@patsyHARVEY]

😂

[@EvelynKnuth]

My father was an Ulster man

[@frankjohnston-rr6iu]

That's a great reply godbless

[@USCG.Brennan]

I'm American-Irish and I LOVE this song!! Thanks for posting!!

[@aguyinagreenhat6614]

I’m a Scottish Protestant whilst my wife is a Catholic Derry girl. This song always makes us laugh as we joke that our kids may end up like the man in the song!

[@sherp2u1]

Your fellow Orange men ruined our country...no time for that ilk!

[@loganvandyk7090]

You’re kids will turn out very well!

[@donnagoring250]

Perhaps Episopal?

[@conniewheeler962]

Be happy! Bet y'all have at least. 2 kiddos! A blessing!

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Exactly like my parents, but reversed but . . there was no jokes about it in my house!

[@happythedog2013]

It's the 17th in Ireland now so Happy Saint-Patrick's day!!!

[@collisl2011]

This song always makes me laugh. I am a Catholic Priest, and also the product of a mixed marriage between the orange and the green! Lol

[@mbbenfield]

In 1967, my parents owned the Irish Rovers album. My mother explained to me what this song meant, I was 13 at the time. Now, as I listen to it with mature ears, I delight in the lyrics and humor of this song. I so wish I could have seen these adorable men perform in person.

[@pamfeinstein8742]

Have you ever heard the song with the same music but slower tempo, The Wearin' of the Green? Give it a listen.

[@Scriptorsilentum]

from 6 to 12 i remember the Irish Rovers/The Rovers on their weekly tv show. it was always watched. This song brought laughter to our house more than once.

[@vwgolf1991]

I had the same experience in maybe 1980 or so. Even as far as Canada we couldn't escape news of the troubles on the news, and at least for us, the implication that there was a clear "good" side, Rue Britania and God Save the Queen! and a "bad and evil" side...those bloody Fenian IRA terrorist bastards.

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

@@pamfeinstein8742 The melody was first heard in the Irish rebel song The Rising of the Moon in 1798. It is, as you mention, the melody for Wearing of the Green and during the American civil war, the Confederacy wrote lyrics for The Wearing of the Gray. My Great-grandpa was Irish, Great-grandma a Scot, and Grandpa said this song described their marriage.

[@blairdawson9506]

Knew about it and grandad said no shame on you had to mass told I'm going to hell life goes on

[@gregorya.8315]

I grew 6yo child an Accordionist. SoCAL with The Irish Rovers. Listen vinyl LPs. I'm 60s now, I have Lyrics sung by heart. Favorites, Upon a Shamrock Shore, Mountain Tay, Liverpool Lou. Rovers Fancy. Walked 8 miles to library, to listen on KZbin Irish Rovers channel. Saw their concert in Escondido, SanDiego. 😊

[@lawrencemcinerney397]

Love listening to them Dads side from County Clare in Ireland and my Mum's from Edinburgh Scotland, never a dull moment in our house.

[@jerrycave5331]

My father was an America of English Protestant heritage and my mother was Irish Catholic American. We were brought up to not be prejudice against anyone. Love this song.

[@KeshHarp]

Aye and it still hurts after all this time ye being gone. Thank God we have this to think on ye. God rest ye gentle, wee Jimmy.

[@steveef2275]

im english, living in belfast this is brilliant, i love all the irish, they are sound

[@R.WilliamHarrison]

Same here Protestant father Catholic French mother… my great grandfather was from county Antrim Belfast..still have Protestant relatives in Belfast

[@patszer8314]

I am neither orange nor green. I am an Argentine American who absolutely loves the Irish and their music. It's impossible for me to hear this song without dancing.

[@sheilatruax6172]

If you're Catholic, you're probably green!

[@patszer8314]

@@sheilatruax6172 I guess I'm green!

[@rickmacdonald5575]

I think that’s the thing with Celtic music (and NW Euro music/people in general), it’s so had to get us to dance in general that our music had to evolve to make itself almost impossible not to dance to, as you described lol.

[@patszer8314]

@rickmacdonald5575 I usually have music playing at home and sometimes when my wife goes shopping, I will start playing some Irish jigs and dance away for the next hour or two, much to the dismay of my downstairs neighbors. God bless Ireland!❤️

[@cyrilmaher]

Che was half Irish 😅

[@annviolet4727]

I am 75yrs old, my Mum used to tell me of the old folks (early Australian settlers) in her family - the orange and the green. The Irish has never bred out of us.❤

[@elizabethdrain2831]

I'm here because I work in a nursing home and my irish resident man sings every night and so I googled the words he was singing and this is what came up .. so I played it for him and he got excited 😂

[@tobylots]

Thars lovely Elizabeth 😢

[@mgebi1]

I miss my youth with all the Irish family. St Patrick's day was a big party. This song was a favorite of mine. My grandmother from Portadown Armagh. And my great grandma from my father's side. A lot of Irish blood. My brother and sister both could dance, jig,reel,. As well as family and friends. All day was music, dancing, good food and of course plenty of alcohol consumption. And from as young as I remember. That's how it was. Im only 62 and most all my spirited Irish family are gone. So I really miss it come March 17th. My kid's didn't get as big a dose. But I instilled the Irish. And continue with my grandkids. I hope someday to make it there. I know I still have relative's. Falloon,Fallon. Some spelled it either way. Anyway Happy StPatricks day to you all. Here's to the Irish🇮🇪☘️💚

[@cohen1940]

Yippee!! happy and feel good.

[@zenstrata]

Jimmy had a great voice and a fun way of presenting the music. I was lucky enough to see a performance he was in years ago when I was very young. At the time, I didn't want to go being young and a kid, I didn't know any better. But my mother loved ireland, so she forced all the kids to go along. So we all went and had a great time. Every time I hear the Rovers now, it reminds me of my mother. I hope she is doing well, wherever she may be.

[@chubbles59]

I was 16 and working at a Dixie Lee store in Pembroke, Ontario Canada when who walks in just before closing time? These fine gentlemen! Well I was SO happy to see them and they sang for me, they made me laugh, teased the hell out of me because my lace slip was showing beneath my uniform hahha. Oh God love them. I'll never forget how special they made this Irish Canadian girl feel. Erin Go Bragh!

[@notwhatitseems7409]

You lucky girl! That was back when some banter was innocent and funny...

[@britturk123]

A wonderful story chubbles , if only Iphones with cameras were around you would have taken a few pictures too, but the truth is that a great memory is far better than a picture.

[@hughbannon3592]

Irish songs always soothes my mind and lifts any depressed feelings . To my Dad Hugh and his brother my Godfather Jack . We are Bannons ! God bless Jimmy Ferguson

[@caseyr1434]

Yes, I agree.

[@reyknudson7091]

I STILL LOVE THIS GREAT SONG!😀😆😄 THANKS FOR SHARING! R.K. 3/8/2023.

[@MsMthomson]

I always get wistful when I hear the Irish Rovers. My father was from N. Ireland. He knew some of the fellas in the band and sang all the songs at the pub. I know most by heart. Rest all their souls. xo

[@coltonjames5703]

My father, son of Irish immigrants, would play his "The Irish Rovers" albums over and over again till his passing in 1992 ... now I find myself listening to The Irish Rovers, enjoying my Dad's spirit as I sit outside, back yard, looking over the tranquil scenery he enjoyed at the same home I now own ... FYI: As my father, I, too, am both Orange and the Green (love you, Mom!!)

[@Diarmid63]

It is amazing how much humor and emotion these guys could and can show just in their facial expressions and the tone of their voices and their phrasing. It makes it more than a simple song. It makes it a total experience.

[@tobylots]

The Irish have this enigmatic quality

[@blairdawson9506]

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[@shellylester6959]

Love this song and the Irish Rovers. When I found out I was adopted I was told I was Irish by birth - found my birth mother and my family is English. I am 9% Irish and proud

[@littlebit6211]

Eh, my children were kidnapped in the United States and we're looking at some wild stuff. Personal photo of Prince Philip when he was about 20. Pictures that look like some of the Romanov's. A Life In Secrets about the missing British Intelligence Agent's isn't just a book. We've been asked if the personal photos we have of some of the missing British Intelligence Agent's came with the book. No, that's why they are personal photos!! Look up Photos Prince Philip 1976. My husband looks like the chap on the left!! I found out yesterday that I have the same blood type as John F Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe & Sir Michael Jagger among others.. I still have my Fingerprints from when I worked for the Federal Government in the United States and before. We just need a way home.. My husband was called Scotsman when he was younger. Have a smile on us

[@AttyDouro22]

@@littlebit6211 wtf

[@SoundmanForEver]

Nobody can sing fun folk music like the Irish!!

[@vmbrister3278]

Love Big Jim since I was a boy, miss him badly..He was a Good Man. I remember, as a boy in Louisiana, USA I first saw the Irish Rovers on TV. I fell in love with them in moments, Loved Jim the most...He was having so much fun it was infectious..RIP

[@britturk123]

First time I have heard this wonderful song and it has me in tears. R.I.P what a singer he was and the band was absolutely flying too.

[@ChantChorales]

Just loved Jimmy Ferguson. He was a grand man and added such charm to the Rovers. May He Rest in Peace singing up in Heaven. Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@ladyhawk98]

My dad Michael Murphy loved the Irish Rovers. When I was growing up in the 1970's, he played their records quite a lot. I loved this song. And The Unicorn Song. My Dad passed away around seven years ago and this year I am finally going to visit my homeland and County Cork where my ancestors came from. I cant wait to see this beautiful green land.

[@littlebit6211]

I hope someone will help you with getting an Irish Passport. We've been trying to get to the UK, but when we get close to the Border we get detained & questioned by police. We've been held at gun point & threatened to be shot by police in the same area where an Australian woman was murdered by police in the United States. We were threatened to be jailed for Trespassing for parking in a parking lot 4 miles from the Canadian Border. It's worse than that. I made my husband promise that we won't die in the Country that we worked for & my children were kidnapped in. He has never broken a promise & if he breaks this one it will be his first & last because it will mean that we've perished in the United States

[@chucklucas8747]

Scot Irish an damn proud of it

[@SrPaul007]

rest in peace Jimmy. Out of all the versions I've heard, your voice is the one that wins out

[@kennethmcclung9399]

We just returned from Ireland, most beautiful place on earth...

[@jeanneplymette411]

Love this song! My dad had the album "The Unicorn" which had this song on it. I used to love to listen to that album. It was music that anyone of any age could listen to without having to hear crude language. My dad's mother's mother came to America from Ireland, so I have a fair amount of Irish in me.

[@geraldneary1948]

You've got good taste.

[@keithhanley7796]

I've loved Jimmy since I was a wee lad and first saw the Irish Rovers on TV back in the 70s - I always wanted to be just like him, and even though I never met him, I've always considered him family. RIP, Big Jim - you will be forever missed.

[@murphs511]

Met all the lads back in the mid-80's then Keith, had a lovely photo taken with Jimmy...must find it in me treasures sometime. He was a great lad, funny even off stage so...rip Jimmy

[@keithhanley7796]

@@murphs511 I'd heard that Jimmy was the same off-stage as he was when he was performing. You're lucky to have met him - I'd give my eye-teeth for the chance!

[@murphs511]

@@keithhanley7796 , he was one-of-a-kind, truly...the rest of the band were a bit more serious, well except George Millar...he was quite the comic that one! Wish we could travel back to the 70's then, just for about 20 years or so...lol...

[@keithhanley7796]

@@murphs511 if only that were possible!

[@jamieclinton4010]

Im half irish from dads side !! And proud !!! Love this band !!!

[@Creaulx]

"Me learnin' was all done at home / that's why I'm such a fool (That's right!)" 😂 Love it! My band has adopted that bit when we play this song. Great rollicking tune.

[@EndlessSummer888]

For real though, a lot of kids who are homeschooled often get a better education than those who go to school.

[@jamespaz4333]

There are many places in this world but nothing compares to the irish people... I've been there twice and I'm looking forward for the third time. Love your music, pubs, culture, food, Guinness and of course your brillant landscapes... salute from Guatemala!

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Greeting from an Oz Celt!

[@inishowenjohn]

Make sure you visit the Inishowen peninsula in NE Donegal - the most beautiful part of Ireland

[@jamespaz4333]

@@inishowenjohn looking forward to it

[@douglasgriswold2533]

I'm an Anglo-Saxon and I LOVE the song!

[@leslouisson99]

My mother was a methodist. My grandfather surname Carrick traced back to Northern Ireland my father a product of French Catholics. This song always got me smiling both fathers didn’t attend my parents wedding.

[@erykaton170]

I was lucky enough to see them in person when I was a child. A wonderful time was had by all!

[@Mediatech492]

God rest you Jimmy Ferguson. Thank you for the music, the laughter, and the Irish pride you gave to me and so many others.

[@britturk123]

The musical arrangement is great too.

[@toni4729]

I can't stop playing this, over and over.

[@kathleenziegler359]

This was sent to me when they found out I went to Mass with my Dad and to Protestant Services with my Mother!LOve it!!!

[@강준구-c3c]

i'm now hearing the voice of the dead, very far from ireland, loving to know this old band. May Jimmy ferguson singing in heaven...

[@leokim2242]

I love this song from Sydney. How 준구 get to know them?

[@강준구-c3c]

@leokim2242 from the song drunken sailor, then followed the band!

[@timfronimos459]

Half Irish and half Greek here. I grew up w the best of both worlds When my parents married in the 1950s It was as confusing and comical as this wonderful song.

[@mikegike7273]

As Will would say after their T.V. shows in the '70s...'May you be in heaven a half an hour befor the devil knows you're dead.' Brilliant.

[@meriangeful]

Golly gosh, my mother as a Scot raised me on this. Wonderful old memories. Hope this is never lost.

[@ronedmunds7119]

I have always liked The Irish Rovers. I seen them in Prince Albert not too many years back. It was great. Thanks guys

[@andrehuysfromaalterinfland1896]

This is wonderful!! Irish music: among the best music in the world! Very uplifting! Myself I could sing "The Wild Rover" in a pub (especially after a beer to overcome my nervousness before singing in front of an audience :-) :-)

[@billnevill1988]

The Irish are brilliant for being able to make fun of themselves! Love them!

[@kmorris180]

I used to watch the Irish Rovers when they had a show on TV in the '70s. Sure did miss them.

[@PatrickDineen-rl2er]

God bless Limerick 🇮🇪 I have wonderful memories growing up there my neighbours never to be forgotten God bless th.

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

Always gotta come back to this masterpiece

[@richardkajander1126]

Was lucky to see them live (front row) in Windsor, Ontario back in 1970. Thanks for posting.

[@jcraigwilliams70]

I think of my parents when I listen to this. My dad was Protestant and my mom was Catholic and when they got married there was some... disharmony... between their families.

[@joedelory7719]

This is the story of my family as well, funny thing is that my brother is Catholic and I am Protestant.

[@scouserla1]

Joe DeLory Me dad's a Catholic, me ma's a proddy. Mixed marriages never work.......Men and women

[@Hypnotictranceformations]

Same here! Just like the song.

[@TheYukonnahanni]

OH ,, Yes I know this One, same in my Family growing up ... The Orange & the Green !! But as Young ones we all made Peace !! Although one of our Cousins did refer to the Orange side as Heathens !! Brained washed until , we met Overseas , both in the Canadian Medical, & she came to Iraq , where I was, with N.A.T.O , I had not seen her in years, she took one look at me & a Heathen no more !! :)) God Bless each & everyone !! Orange or Green !!!

[@howie9751]

My wife and I have a mixed marriage too. I'm a Yankees fan and she's a Red Sox fan.

[@glennmarshall4693]

i've been listening to this song since I was a kid, my grandma was orange and she didn't like the green too much, but she grew up in Northern Ireland. I met all of these guys, loved Jimmy Ferguson

[@andrewdutler9249]

I like Jimmy's shirt. It's a throwback to the 1990's for sure!

[@davidwalters4906]

Big time great times son my god they where

[@maryellenjohnstonmj]

The biggest mix up! You make me bold and brave! In the 70's my parents had to live in a caravan when my DA had the brilliant idea move there. A Cath and a Prod? LOL! In Toronto know how to make a pipe bomb uh you can erase this once you read it. Once last thing I seen you all live in Toronto and thank you for teaching me Danny Boy forklore! Keep be you cause you taught me toalways be brave as an Irish Lass and God Bless you and your Family!

[@bachata_dancer]

Many thanks for the good time I spent listening to this charming Irish music, it became warmer inside and I understood that a river of goodness flows in us all, thanks and deep reverence!

[@Deejaay83urj38]

You couldn't possibly mean goodness is in everyone, that would be a great insult to victims. But your sentiment was nice

[@bachata_dancer]

@@Deejaay83urj38 Dear Dawn, I told about river of goodness and meant karma, good deeds and creations of our forefathers and think there should be no insult and moreover victims, wish you a good mood under sweet tunes of ageless Irish Rovers.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

@@bachata_dancer thanks Boris and to you!

[@ulsterstan]

Jimmy and i were pals back in Sydenham ,Belfast in the early 50,s.great man he was.Sure is missed,Jimmy was Catholic growing up in a Protestant neighbourhood but we all loved him. Stan Sloan.

[@danielstone9404]

My family migrated to Glasgow @ turn of the last century, Michael & Margaret Sloan

[@corkion]

passed away at a very young age rip

[@donfitch5302]

@@danielstone9404 k[

[@cat1012000]

This is great! My Great Great Great Grandfather was a "bitter" Orangeman & his wife was Green. He was from Sligo & she was from Dublin. Thank you for posting this for all the descendents of "The Orange and The Green."

[@Deejaay83urj38]

That's me an' a' !

[@pmetalhead9385]

It's the biggest mix-up I have ever seen my mother she is orange and my father he is green

[@csandy1234]

JimmY did a great job at this song and all songs really. He is truly missed today and I did get to see him once in Ottawa at a concert. RIP Jimmy we sure miss you

[@slim3354]

From "coldy" Russia with thanks and love. Greate groupe, great song! Thanks!

[@GDRCBryce]

"And me being strictly neutral bashed everyone in sight!" Love that line! My parents dragged me to at least 5 Irish Rovers shows and then I didn't appreciate it. Now I love it and it makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Jim always reminded me of my uncle. He would always greet you with a smile and a "what about ye?".

[@beckyblack2333]

My middle son's favorite line, too.

[@villainsbridgeclub5268]

Such a great line. I laugh every time.

[@-stallman-4024]

May this madlad rest in peace this was incredible! Id listen to this when im feeling down by my depression and it always gives me a boost!

[@pennypiper7382]

I’m not Irish or Scottish, but I grew up with this. I just love it! 🥰🥰🥰👗

[@davidwalters4906]

Well your lrish now kid good girl

[@moirahenry2975]

Oh this in fantastic takes me to when my grannie and the whole family came together for a party the 78s got put on the old stereo the whisky was flowing and the dancing and singing would follow. How amazing it would be to be able to go back and do it again.

[@margaretcorriher1000]

I grew up on the Irish rovers as a child in the US my dad was a big fan and I'm a bigger fan loved music and there's still very entertaining even today at my age I still enjoyed 🇺🇲❣️

[@angelahawkes5473]

My mother was Black Irish Catholic and Dad Anglican North Irish. Yet they were married 50 years. 😆 (Raised Anglican/Episcopalian).

[@edwinholly1067]

A good friend of my wife is Jimmy Fergusons sister. Just loved the Rovers. Hated to see him go, he was the best.

[@henryhorner3182]

There are two kinds of people. The Irish and those of us who wish we were Irish.

[@ellensykes7672]

My bloooood lirsh county Limerick an cork.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Belfast for me.

[@Towellredrubys]

Absolutely

[@matheussanthiago9685]

You're not wrong

[@oscarwildeghost]

Love this song. I'm Irish Catholic, my wife is English Anglican. Our children are all politely neutral, three daughters and three sons. I'm fairly certain they lean to the green myself. I've loved the Rovers since I was a boy in the 60's.

[@elizabethgrady4518]

Since I was a lass in Sydney town and met 3 Irish tradesmen during times of trouble in Ireland me to

[@Deejaay83urj38]

@@MarkAnthony-wo9fr a delicious cocktail

[@jimmypaget5737]

Yep like my grandmother (English) and grandfather (Irish Catholic) born raised in Michigan

[@annem8152]

thanks to my Irish Ma, I grew up hearing these men. Such a wonderful memory.

[@jonathanlax734]

Bravissimo! The definitive performance of this delightful tune. Bless you, Ferguson, this one will forever be ❤

[@kerryw2658]

My Grandfather (the happiest man alive) loved this song. I’d go to the Irish Club in Elizabeth Street Brisbane to watch the dancers, and watch my grandparents play cards. My grandfather (the last of the card sharks) BEST ADVICE - MY FRIEND NEVER WORRY ABOUT A THING - Best advice r ever - memories.😂

[@LindaOostvogels-gb8jo]

Mijn lieve Walther van mij! Jij maakt mij zo ontzettend ontzettend blij en gelukkig hiermee! Haha! Wat ben jij toch superfantastisch!! Ik ben zoo stapelverliefd op jou! En ik wil zoo supergraag met jou trouwen! Ik moet zo dweilen en ik moet nog douchen. Tot zo lieve schat van mij!

[@jimblue39]

I knew Jimmy. He use to live in Petaluma California. I would meet him, where else, in a pub in Cotati, California the next town due North of Petaluma. He was a fun guy and I enjoyed talking to him. Rest in Peace Jimmy.

[@jansilverthorn777]

OMG. This takes me back to the family all gathered watching and enjoying the Rovers. Peace to all here.

[@eemmiill201]

Rest in peace, Jim, may you sing with the angels in heaven.

[@FirstMetalHamster]

Or with luke kelly, that would be even better.

[@oliviermosimann6931]

Amen

[@richarddaly627]

Han Yolo that would be a great music feast for those to men if they sang together

[@michaelbrace3907]

Saw you guys in 1987 you are one of a kind, Jim you left us far too soon. I hope there are pubs in heaven.

[@vmbrister3278]

Love Big Jim since a boy, miss him badly..

[@grahampatersongrahampaters1755]

I love this song so much. Jimmy Ferguson , what a character.My Dad Scots Presbyterian , Mum,Irish Catholic, ( both Kiwis ). I was brought up with Irish and Scots music. Both my parents have passed on, but I miss all the good times so much. Uncles , Aunties , fun.The music , the parties, best of times.

[@chicharoni2822]

I was blessed to see the origional Irish Rovers when I was a kid.. even got them to sign my program.

[@paulsnow9136]

I was only a little boy when they Had there TV show. It was such a treat being that we only had one channel. Now I'm in my mid 50s and I still love to hear there voices, means sooo much to me as it did when I was a little boy. God bless the Irish Rovers from a Friend in NEWFOUNDLAND CANADA 🇨🇦 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@pinkielynn6531]

thank you for sharing this as tribute to one of the greats no longer with us, and also thanks for mentioning to support artists.

[@reyknudson7091]

I STILL LOVE THIS CHEERFUL AND UPLIFTING SONG!! THANKS FOR SHARING! R.K. 3/19/2021.

[@virginiashapiro1180]

I am descended orange Irish, married a Jew All four of our kids are crazy about this song . It was played at our u u. 50th wedding anniversary

[@reyknudson7091]

@@virginiashapiro1180 Hi, Virginia! That is so cool! I have been a fan of the Irish ROVERS since I first heard the UNICORN SONG WAY BACK IN 1968! I WAS ABOUT 14 YEARS OLD BACK THEN. LATER, I SAW THE IRISH ROVERS IN CONCERT IN THE EARLY 198O'S. MY SISTER IN LAW WAS ALSO A FAN OF THEM. TODAY I STILL HAVE A COUPLE OF THEIR SONGS ON MY PLAYLIST! YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT YOU TUBE FOR THEIR SONGS. TAKE CARE! R.K. 3/18/2022.

[@barbarasheridan3284]

OMG this is so fitting my father was Orange and my mother Green. Brings back memories.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Aye, that was me, reversed

[@dangeroustoys6980]

Miss the IR they used to babysit me back in the day.....like 70's circa nice to come cross the faces again! time to dig out moms albums!

[@SammyBoi989]

I just love this song. This was my first time learning Jimmy was dead. God bless his soul.

[@dankelley5038]

In my household. St. Pattys day is Second Christmas!

[@razerbladegaming8515]

I've loved this song ever since I was about 4 years old, before I even knew what the lyrics meant

[@scottgalloway345]

Something about the penny-whistle just gets me stirred up....I'm of Scots descent,so pipes just get me emotional. Add to that the fact I'm Kiwi-born,brought up with the powerful & primal haka,I think it speaks to that Celtic gene that Irish music moves me so much....also,the Irish Rovers were my first live band at age 8,you never forget your first😂

[@skiman107]

Jimmy Ferguson was so much a classic and I remain regretful not to have made better efforts to see him perform live.

[@patearly9492]

Wonderful as always! God bless all from Patrick

[@samyeetz3071]

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

[@kathleenromano9874]

Brings back so many great memories of my younger days celebrating St. Paddy's Day in Cryan's in Newark NJ!! 🍀

[@pennymarisse8804]

This is my favorite song of all the songs, by the "Irish Rovers." My brother Patrick looks like Jimmy Ferguson.!!

[@edwardwood1819]

Erin go bra Jimmy alright r.i.p. Ed Wood Chico Cal