The Minstrels of Mayhem - Johnny Jump Up (with Lyrics) - Now

This is one of the best "Johnny Jump Up's" that I have heard. I fell in love with The Minstrels of Mayhem a long time ago at a Renaissance Fair in Ohio. I still love their music. This is from their cd, "Now", released in 1999. Craig Broers made them a trio for this cd. Enjoy!
The Minstrels of Mayhem are:
Jerry Barry (Pompador) - vocals, guitar, bass
Ty Billings (Melodio) - vocals, guitar, flute
with
Thomas Nuendel (Thomas) - violin, vocals
The talented musicians listed below have at one time or another complimented the Minstrels of Mayhem.
Brad Collier - mandolin, guitar, bass
Craig Broers (Craig of Farrington) - vocals, bass
Jim Hancock - vocals, mandolin, guitar
James Torrey - percussion
Bob Bielefeld - flute, saxophone
Gus Correia - percussion
Martha Gaye - harp
Marsha Harvey - violin
Bill Sellers - keyboards
Check them out at www.minstrelsofmayhem.com/now.html
LYRICS FOR JOHNNY JUMP UP, as sung by The Minstrels of Mayhem. Thanks to www.lyricsaction.com/.../minstrels...mayhem/johnny+jump+up-lyrics:
I'll tell you a story that happened to me,
One day as I went down to Youghal by the sea,
The sun it was bright, and the day it was warm,
Says I, "A quiet pint wouldn't do me no harm."
I went in and I ordered a bottle of stout,
Says the barman, "I'm sorry, all the beer is sold out,
Try whiskey, young Paddy, ten years in the wood",
Says I, "I'll try cider, I've heard that it's good."
Chorus:
Oh never, oh never, oh never again,
If I live to a hundred or a hundred and ten,
I fell to the ground and I could not get up,
After drinking a quart of the Johnny-Jump-Up.
After an hour and a third, I went straight for the yard,
Where I bumped into Brophy, the big civic guard,
"Come 'ere to me boy, don't ya know I'm the law?"
I opened my fist and I shattered his jaw.
He fell to the ground with his knees doubled up,
It was not that I hit him, 'twas Johnny Jump Up.
The next thing saw down in Youghal by the sea,
Was a cripple on crutches, and says he to me,
"I'm afraid of me life I'll be hit by a car,
Won't you help me across to The Highwayman's Bar?"
But after drinkin' a quart of the cider so sweet,
he threw down his crutches and danced on his feet.
Chorus
I went down to Bedlam a friend for to see,
They call it the Madhouse in Cork by the Lee,
And when I got there, sure the truth I do tell,
They had the poor bugger locked up in his cell.
The guard said to him, "Say these words if you can,
"Around the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran",
"Tell them I'm not crazy, tell them I'm not mad,
It was only a sup of the cider I had".
Chorus
A man died in the Union by the name of McNabb,
They dressed him and laid him outside on a slab,
And after O'Connor his measurements did take,
Well wife took him home to a bloody fine wake.
The sun it was hot, the beer it was high,
When the corpse sits up and says with a sigh,
"I can't get to heaven, they won't let me up,
'Till I bring them a quart of the Johnny Jump-Up."
Chorus, repeat.

[@xXYuukiMonsterXx]

I grew up working at the Ohio Ren Fest every year with my dad. He was friends with a couple of the members. When I was a little girl I would go and watch at least one of their shows every weekend. I loved their music. This song in particular was my favorite. Now that I'm older I still know all of the songs they preformed by heart and I sing them to my fiancee lol. I would love to own one of their CDs.

[@MyMoppet52]

That's where I came across them. I put their site up in my notes. You can order directly from them...or at least you could when I posted this. Good luck. They are a great performing group. My best, Moppet p.s. I ended up working there for bout 6 years. My 7th grade daughter got a job offer and was so excited. No way I was driving her there over an hour away & leaving her with all those gorgeous guys running around...so mama got a job too & kept an eye on her little one. lol! Huzzah, huzzah.

[@SHAD0WZOMBIE]

Do you know haley ? Lol

[@Richterdgf]

I was the same way. My first year at the Ohio Renaissance Festival was….1993 I think. It was the year before The Swordsmen started to perform there. That was before they knocked that fence down and expanded and built The Swordsmen a stage. My family had a booth selling sculptures, and ours was the last booth before that fence. There was a small stage in front where the Minstrels of Mayhem would perform, back when it was just Ty and Jerry, so I know all the words to a lot of their songs. I also know, to this day, all the gestures to Rattlin’ Bog.

[@jerryonblulife1745]

They are back this year

[@MyMoppet52]

This is a pub song, guys! Listen to other Johnny Jump Ups. Someone went through and thumbed down every song this group did. I think their harmonies and phrasing are excellent. YOU CAN EVEN UNDERSTAND THE WORDS ON THIS VERSION! Their vocals are very similar to Schooner Fare and other good groups. If you don't think this song is any good, please send me an email. I'd appreciate knowing. If you like it, please give it a thumbs up. Thanks. p.s. I think this version is wonderful.

[@glennpinkerton3765]

My Girlfriend, introduced me to M.O.M. I love their music, they're great.

[@Benakai]

This is my new favorite song... I love the way these guys perform it too

[@MyMoppet52]

@Benakai I'm glad you enjoyed it. I do love the way they do it. Thank you so much for letting me know and your comments. (It was hard to understand why someone would go through & thumbs down every single song the group did.) Thanks again! My very best to you, Moppet p.s. I've followed these guys at the festivals around here for more than 10 years. They are great in person & also great with their audiences. Very nice people.

[@youronetruegodcthulhu5043]

Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to the soundtrack of my childhood. Great, isn't it?

[@cringe9883]

My mom showed me this song on the big TV and told me about how she would go to these peoples shows at renicaunce fairs in Cali

[@starbuckavon4030]

Man, I wish this album was available.

[@Veronica.John10-10]

My ex from Ohio introduced me to them many years ago. I've loved them since and am so blessed by you putting these up here. Haven't heard them in SO long! Ohio Ren Fest ftw!!!

[@coelove7179]

Love their rendition

[@lillitheris]

I have to thank you. I first heard them in a Renn Fair in Ohio as well. I had the album and it got destroyed in a move. I hadn't be able to find another copy so this is a joy for me. Thanks again!

[@waderoberts3701]

A couple of weeks ago at the Brevard Renaissance Fair, I had a conversation with a young lady before the Valkyrik and Cu Dubh concert about her favorite acts, and Minstrels of Mayhem's Johnny Jump Up came up, which I had not heard. Whiplash from The Jackdaws was nearby setting up for the concert, so I shouted to him, "Johnny Jump Up, Jackdaws or Minstrels of Mayhem?" He admitted that he incorporated the style of Minstrels of Mayhem's version into his own.

[@MARITZACV100]

Hermosa melodia

[@timashton9792]

I saw the M.O.M. for the first time in Canal Street Tavern in 2006 and they were fantastic! They did a mash up of songs that was just stellar! I understand that they broke up soon after that.

[@paullavan6098]

Great job, lads. I can somehow hear an element of 'The Devil Came Down to Georgia' here.

[@MyMoppet52]

Thank you for leaving your comment. Someone went through and put a down arrow on every song of theirs. I appreciate the positive message. They are great in person, also! My best, Moppet

[@starbuckavon4030]

@@MyMoppet52 why would anyone do that? These guys are wonderful!

[@MyMoppet52]

Thank you for your comment! A long time someone went through and "disliked" every single song of theirs I put on. I thought that was a bit petty. I'm glad you enjoy them. The cd is nothing like seeing them in person! You can go to my Channel and type in The Minstrels of Mayhem in the top right Search Channel area. I have 6 songs, and they will all show up for you! You can type in any genre, artist, even instrument...I try to tag it all! Thanks for listening & commenting. Have fun, Moppet

[@MsStarbuck11]

OMG I just found this channel! I LOVE this rendition!

[@tomoole]

Great effort lads !! Ya can't beat a good ould, rousing, CORK song ! Up the Rebel County !!!!!! We do this most Tuesday nights in our gig - here on the Banks of the Lee (not far from "The Red Brick" If ye know what that means - wink !!).

[@wingman0736]

These Guys are Heroes, thank you for sharing them :)

[@BrigidsBlest7]

I think my favorite by them is "The Banshee". The violin work in that is just spectacular.

[@MyMoppet52]

BrigidsBlest7 I will have to check that one out. Thank you so much for listening & taking the time to comment. My best to you, Moppet

[@MyMoppet52]

I'm always excited when it comes to music. It is hard to get there music. They are great guys. I've seen them for more than 12 years, I think. I'm glad you spelled Renaissance for me correctly. It's 4 am here & my spelling gets worse as time gets later and later...thank you! You've made me smile for today, Moppet

[@AnthroTsuneon]

Don't worry, it's 6 hours later here and I'm sleepy as well, I just right clicked the misspelled version and auto corrected it ^^" Either way, thanks for all the information, I fear I can't get their CD as they don't accept paypal, so for now these video's shall have to keep me satisfied ^^ xP

[@tamiegriffin-byrne893]

[@SHAD0WZOMBIE]

i know them well, love them!

[@MyMoppet52]

I've been very ill and haven't seen many comments in a couple of years. I'm sorry this is so late, but I'm trying to catch up. I put there info up in my comments so people can order directly from them. I think they are wonderful. Saw them for years at the Ohio Ren. Thank you for leaving such a nice comment. My best to you, Moppet

[@MyMoppet52]

@lillitheris I'm so glad. I've lost music through the years & it's always so nice to find it again. Thanks for letting me know & for saying 'hello'. It is much appreciated! My best to you, Moppet

[@MystMoonstruck]

They look like some fellows I've seen/heard/spoken to at Bristol Renaissance Faire. I'd love to have more of their work posted. If they're the ones I'm thinking of, they have some amazing songs.

[@timothyscheidler6365]

They are

[@MyMoppet52]

Sorry, I forgot to answer your question...we have to buy their songs when we see them at local festivals and fairs. They do a regular circuit on the Rennisaunce Fairs in the US. If you don't get their cd, it's hard to get them later. I did find a site and added it to my comments for those who want to check them out! Thanks again, Moppet (Barbara)

[@zedbee9479]

Song #1 in my bawdy song playlist

[@MyMoppet52]

@Mithrilmoon13 Thank You!!! I think it's a great version also. Someone went by & thumbs downed each song they did. That makes it look like it is unpopular, since very few people do up or down.(and they do good music). I don't like the new way utube rates it on their thumbnails for pre-viewing. I appreciate your comment. Thanks again, Barbara

[@AnthroTsuneon]

Don't worry, you seemed a bit excited and that by itself is always good to see~ Well, I don't quite live in the U.S. so it would be hard for me to go to the Renaissance fair xP Anywho, I'll check out the site

[@fredericgoldner4702]

Here are the correct lyrics: I'll tell you a story that happened to me, One day as I went down to Youghal by the sea, The day it was hot, the sun it was warm, Says I, "A quick pint wouldn't do any harm." I went in and ordered a bottle of stout, The barman said, "Sorry, the beer is all sold out, Try whiskey, young Paddy, ten years in the wood", Says I, "I'll have cider, I've heard that it's good." Chorus: Oh never, oh never, oh never again, If I live to be a hundred or a hundred and ten, I fell to the ground and I could not get up, After drinking a quart of the Johnny-Jump-Up. After an hour and a third, I went out to the yard, And ran into Brophy, the big civic guard, "Come 'ere to me boy, don't ya know I'm the law?" (But) I opened my fist and I shattered his jaw. He fell to the ground (with) his knees doubled up, It was not I that hit him, 'twas the Johnny Jump Up. The next thing I saw down by Youghal by the sea, There was a cripple on crutches, and he says to me, "I'm afraid for me life I'll be hit by a cart, Won't you help me across to The Highwayman's Bar?" But after a sip of the cider so sweet, he threw down his crutches and danced on his feet. Chorus I went down to Bedlam a friend for to see, They call it the Madhouse by Cork on the Lee, And when I got there, sure the truth I would tell, They had the poor bugger locked up in his cell. The guard says to him, "Say these words if you can, "Around the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran", "Tell them I'm not crazy, tell them I'm not mad, It was only a sip of the cider I had". Chorus A man died in the Union by the name of McNabb, They dressed him and laid him outside on a slab, And after O'Connor his measurements did take, Well his wife took him home to a bloody fine wake. The sun it was hot, the beer it was high, When the corpse sits up and says with a sigh, "I can't get to heaven, they won't let me up, 'Till I bring them a quart of the Johnny Jump-Up." Chorus

[@murphymediji5095]

One 'b' in McNab :)

[@alyssalong4755]

If you're going to say these are the correct lyrics might want to proof read lol. Its not "oh never oh never" its "but never"

[@alyssalong4755]

Its "but I'll never oh never" sorry

[@penguinhunter1357]

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[@MyMoppet52]

@malonde You've just given me a big smile. I am so naive, I didn't even think of that possibility. " Thumbs up" didn't ever bother me ( I have a few songs w/numerous + comments, almost 1,000 views & not ONE thumbs up). Didn't bother me til utube had this new thing on which made THIS song look like it was 50% liked! I hope utube has done away w/that by now. I was a bit ticked when I wrote that. If you knew me, you'd know. Anyway, Thank you & I think they are very good. Thanks again, Moppet :)

[@TheEdelKampers]

We really enjoyed this song. Do you guys still play at Renaissance Fairs? My husband and I are full time RVers and we travel all over the US. We love to go to Renaissance Fairs. Mary💕Fred

[@matthewbecker2544]

They eventually became Celtic Mayhem and have changed members a few times. But Ty Billings is still there. The current members absolutely rock.

[@MyMoppet52]

@lillitheris Hi! I wanted you to know that I go 'Out to Lunch' on Sundays...so I checked in, though I usually don't...to let you know. Everything will be up and online every day but Sundays for a while. I'm probably the only one still doing this, though many talk that they do. I'm doing Blackout Sundays! I hate the new format. I can't see comments on Channels or even on MY Channel until I leave a comment. It's harder to keep up with people, can't leave concert dates...I appreciate you

[@AnthroTsuneon]

I can only find 3 songs of these guys on youtube.. Why can I find only find 3 songs of these guys? I want more..

[@matthewbecker2544]

They eventually became Celtic Mayhem, try that.

[@MyMoppet52]

@lillitheris coming back to visit!!! I am just really upset about the way things are. If you type in mymoppet52 into the utube search bar & then click on a little MyMoppet52 under a video it will take you to my site. You can see what's up. Not much. There is one about the bison with great music from Cold Mountain. Again, thank you so much. I came online just for you! (If no one else does this I won't be doing much more.) found a new search engine, Ixquick. I refuse to do the big G anymore,Barb

[@lillitheris]

@MyMoppet52 I just went to go watch it again and it is saying that the video is private and it's not allowing me to view it. :(

[@Jonsnot1]

It's a true story, isn't it?

[@malonde]

@MyMoppet52 Thumbs downed all the minstrels songs?!? Probably one of the guys jilted ex-girlfriends. It's the only explanation that makes sense. These guys are flat-out amazing.

[@coridavis5179]

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