The Pogues - The Rocky Road To Dublin

Previously unreleased

[@lincolnhirschi2527]

These blokes could make a traditional song sound like they wrote it, or write an original that seemed like it had been around for centuries. Hands down one of the very best bands ever

[@soup_is_good_food5743]

Haha yeah, at first I thought "Streams of Whiskey" and "Boys from the County Hell" were traditional songs. The Pogues were great interpreters of other peoples songs too. Just a great band all around.

[@nicktaylor684]

Agree completely. This sounds pretty authentic and modern. Shane's voice is amazing....

[@paskahanska]

That is so damn accurate!

[@jimmylonergan6433]

Gangs of London

[@marcelomartinmelendezdiaz3673]

Chipettes aaawwww

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Only became a pogues fan this year, RIP Shane

[@DrDub04]

Welcome 🍻😊

[@libertyfirstlpmc3450]

Well no one's perfect mate but better late than never

[@elliepope274]

Welcome

[@displaychicken]

Welcome amigo.

[@QMPhilosophe]

The Pogues represent the perfect synthesis of tradition and punk. Pure talent and lots of fun to listen to!!!

[@wadefallat7683]

Well said

[@seanwallin4956]

Irish punk 🍀👍

[@marilenetala3050]

The Pogues are sensational. I love them all.

[@eddiemunst3r]

These guys play their hearts out for their heritage and i love it. Reminds me of the old Mexican folk songs i grow up with. Cheers to you all who follow this music from MEXICO!! (salute)

[@dondamon4669]

They are English only Shane has an Irish heritage and only lived there five years

[@BrianChristopher-j9v]

Typical, cultural appropriation.

[@sam778395]

@@dondamon4669Cáit O’Riordan, Terry Woods, Philip Chevron? Shane spent most of his life in Ireland.

[@ElricMeln1]

Love ancient and contemporary celtic culture..greetings to irish brothers from Greece.!

[@johnmerc292]

Παντού Ελλάδα

[@ElricMeln1]

Leonidas Kyriakidis έτσι είναι αδερφε!!!

Greetings to you in the land of Greece my friend, another land of immense cultural heritage and beauty!

[@ElricMeln1]

Thanks mate!!! we are share beautiful and ancient cultures! cheers

[@Πλήθων-ο4θ]

Chris Shephardis ωχ ένας έλληνας!

[@SarahSakura]

this is my favorite version of the song. very cheery and lively, really got energy in it.

[@allanmckeown8417]

My man Shane gone but you'll never be forgotten.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Very few musicians had the skill and creativity of Shane, RIP

[@-Tom.Waits.But.I.Dont-]

rest in piece to a fookin legend

[@jeslindloff1537]

RIP Shane Macgowan… my favorite song to skateboard too ❤️

[@ryanbutler6387]

Nice

[@brigittebouman-mengering1497]

Shane, my love...Now you get the rocky road to heaven....Greeting and love for all there...❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamesmurphy8676]

Lyrics: Twas in the merry month of June from me home I started Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted Saluted father dear, kissed me darling mother Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born Cut the stout black thorn to be on the shores to Dublin Brand new pair of brogues rattlin' o'er the bogs Fightin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! In Mullingar that night I rested tired and weary Left the room next morning feeling bright and airy Had a drop of the pure to keep me heart from sinking That's a Paddy's cure whene'er he's on the drinking See the lassies smile, laughing all the while At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin' Asked me was I hired, wages I required Till I was sick and tired of the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! In Dublin next arrived I thought it such a pity To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city When I took a stroll all among the quality Me bundle it was stole in the neat locality Something crossed me mind when I looked behind No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin' Asking for the rogue, they called me Connaught brogue Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! From there I got away, me spirits never failing Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing The Captain at me roared that no more room had he When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy Down among the pigs, played some hearty rigs Danced some hearty jigs, the water round me bubblin' When off Holyhead wished that I was dead Or better for instead on the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, whack follol de rah! The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it Blood began to boil, temper I was losing Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing "Hurrah me soul" says I, me Shillelagh I let fly Galway boys were nigh and saw I was a hobblin' With a loud "hurray!" joined in the affray Quietly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin One, two, three four, five Hunt the hare and turn her down The rocky road and all the way to Dublin Whack follol de rah!

[@majorsipowietrznychrp6944]

Dzięki za tekst

[@H8MACHINE1]

Danke!

[@monikakappelin8807]

Tack så hemskt mycket!❤

[@Sacrifice-Loyalty]

The average fellow cant even read this at half the pace as he could belt this tune out!

[@hannahe7556]

Close enough

[@smokesletsgo2374]

Shane sings 503 words in this song in 2 miutes 13 seconds (lyrics start at 1:00 in the song). 226 words per minute, 3.77 words per second. All from a man who abused his body beyond the comprehension of most human beings, basically he shouldn't be alive today. Simply amazing.

[@philharrison8857]

Well said!!!

[@eminiospgwelund]

he's not a man, he's the holy alcoholic punk poet the Goddess gave us.

[@stuartarthur960]

Thanks for the stats.The guy's a lyrical genius,IMO

[@seanoconnaire3754]

503 words, that's insane, including the ones he almost misses because he's gasping for air

[@bladestormviking]

he's Irish, they can do that....

[@leb0sski]

Rest In Peace Shane McGowan thank you for every drunken tune we still enjoy to this day!

[@IsisMusic]

Brilliant singer and song writer. Rest in peace sweet Shane

[@darrenlangton3996]

R.I.P. Shane - such a prodigious talent.

[@irishiron1]

One of the hardest songs to sing ,,brilliant

[@RockyRoader]

Took me years to get up the nerve to even try it! It's become my signature song :)

[@viktorgnezdilov6331]

Rest easy Shane MacGowan ! You will be missed ! I drink for you tonight !

[@jaygl2019]

Rest in peace Shane, we’ll miss you always.

[@CibelesSanz]

I do not have a single drop of Irish blood in my veins... but I love Irish music. Erin go bragh! Amen!

[@MørkSjel]

U can use whiskey as a substitute for Irish blood :D

[@B_kinda]

🤘🏼

[@K7ALMIGHTY]

​@@MørkSjelonly if its Jamesons whiskey! 🥃☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪👍🟢⚪️🟠

[@K7ALMIGHTY]

​@@MørkSjelonly if its Jameson whiskey 🥃🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🟢⚪️🟠

[@kevinhutchinson8336]

There will never be anyone like Shane MacGowan ...absolute legend. God bless and R.I.P

[@JohnnyThorNMEnumber1]

RIP... Shane McGowan 25 December 1957 - 30 November 2023

[@francoisecailloux6236]

First time i heard the Pogues i loved them. First time, they played in Paris about 40 years ago, it was in a small venue, everyone was dancing madly, it was so much fun. The thing is i was dancing so much , i didn't have time to really watch the band playing!

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

This time signature is nothing short of insane!

[@EBaker]

Nice♥♡♥

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

kha sab I meant that I play this on the double bass, so I'm playing *boom chicka boom* while other instruments play yhe chords, making my timing more difficult.

[@Ana_crusis]

Calvin Maynard did you look at the video?

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

kha sab I did. I listened to it as well. Your point?

[@Sanguimaru]

Calvin Maynard It's easy enough to count it in triple meter. The problem is that it's a 4+3 right before each chorus, which is what's throwing you off. "On the Rocky Road to Dublin" + "One-two three-four five"

[@Gilnar13]

I sing this in more or less the same tempo as here, in our band. I can only do three verses, however, and I'm choking. It's an insane song. Shane is a giant!

[@BarryHawk]

His breath is unreal on this. RIP The Godfather of Celtic Punk.

[@bmag9908]

Shane MacGowan is the best guy to sing the rocky road to anywhere

[@philharrison8857]

bob mag you're right there! He's been dragged up and down it by his legs behind a truck - face down! 😂

[@seanoconnaire3754]

Yeah there's something special about any MacGowan rendition of any song

[@burningheartphotography9752]

Ted Mckenna wants a word 😂

[@tblak1092]

Respect to Shane. Taking most rappers to the cleaners with this. Thank you.

[@irishelk3]

What a sound, the Pouges used to make some sound. top class.

[@Appymartin21]

I trained and now i can sing it all...i'm italian so it was difficult....Ireland and The Pogues...two things that make the world better!

[@MohamedAhmed-xq1dq]

I love Irish music specially The Rocky Road to Dublin.

[@asunsol]

From today I love the Pogues!

[@garryhazlett1180]

Just heard the news of Shane passing away very sad he was a talented singer loved his version of this stay true

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

What a beautiful song...it makes u to stand up n start to dance

[@dreacul]

I tried for so many years to remember the name of this song! It kept playing inside my head.

[@johnashworth4094]

R.I P ya wild bastard

[@69Porteno]

This is hand's down my favourite rendition.

[@rickywood2369]

Love this version so much, and The Pogues version of The Parting Glass, awesome voice and band of course..

[@doniemaca76]

agree 100 %. parting glass is pure mesmerising. .....

[@MrAlfus]

Best version ever! Love orginal Irland, love The Pogues!

[@ststojkovic1635]

From Serbia with love !

[@ErosAthienou]

Absolute legendary Pogues🍀🇮🇪✨ Makes me want to drink 16 Guinness, 4 Jameson, dance jig in the street 😅

[@Nd350-g2k]

Are u irish

[@ManyaP64]

Fantastic version of this song.

[@Ida-iu3uj]

The lyrics and rhythm are incredible - "Brand new pair of brogues, rattlin' o'er the bogs, frightenin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dub-a-lin.....

[@haha6499]

R.I.P. Shane, bester Mann ✌️ Greetings from Germany!

[@Vinja777]

All Celts round the world should unite to form one sovereign Celtic Nation! Born in the U.S. but very very proud of my Irish heritage. My great grandmother came here from Tipperary. If it weren't for Irish immigrants this country wouldn't be anything. Thank God for his blessings on us and may we find solidarity and pride for our heritage once again. Erin Go Bragh

[@bensanderson7144]

this is my favorite version.

[@lifebonus1915]

Hats off, great band and one of the greatest.

[@busher2174]

RIP my old friend Paul Dawson you left good marks on my life the pogues was 1

[@arshhhhhhh3]

Rip Shane your music will live forever x❤

[@ljubisanovakovic7681]

SALUTE FROM SERBIA... FOR FREE IRELAND, SALUTE BROTHERS...

[@theamazingspidergoat6618]

Kosovo is Serbia my friend

[@theamazingspidergoat6618]

Although i love my Croatian brothers too :)

[@1917Leo]

@@theamazingspidergoat6618 From Croatia with love, Up the Ra! Love my Serbian neighbors too :)

[@jesusescorihuela2617]

Greetings from Ireland! Kosovo is Serbia!

[@Hay1hiho]

Kosovo is Serbia but NI is UK.

[@devilman491]

I saw them last night, never been to a more amazing gig.

[@steele_heart77]

I tell you The Pogues are the most underrated band in the Goddamn world. No one will ever be able to sing this fast, 503 words in 2:13 is damn near impossible. An incredible singer and a musical genius. Sláinte is táinte, Shane. Erin go bragh.

[@FiftiesDad]

Shane is easily in the top 5 for songwriters

[@im_vladimirkostic]

Only a drunk man can sing like that 😁😁😁 Joking aside, a man can really sing, and he's given this song beauty.

[@PianoGesang]

I can sing faster but that doesn't mean that Shane doesn't outdo me in many other musical fields. He's the man for sure but I had to challenge your opinion b/c I can do it with ease.

[@spillitnow]

Who in god's hell would push the dislike button on this beautiful music? I will track them down.

[@SnoodleNoodles]

Damn West Britons

[@sunnymahone356]

I LOVE this song! But it is, without doubt, the most difficult Irish song (in Anglo-Irish) to sing. I have the lyrics, but Shane sings it so feckin fast, i can't even get me mouth round the words to keep up! Shane, you're the best. Mad in love withyou I am.

[@nmsports01]

R.I.P Shane. Absolute legend ❤

[@boomerroiber6544]

Love this band since the 80´s

[@kroatistan]

great people, beautiful country cheers from Zagreb

[@tomcolville6784]

without a doubt the best version

[@reynardwaltz9815]

More like second best. Luke Kelly does it better ;)

[@AlphaPredator3000]

Drunk as hell, and thats as good as it gets ;)

[@deanstanley2125]

RIP Shane McGowan, another legend gone.

[@bxnkroll]

God bless the Pogues great rendition

[@insektenprinz]

Ruhe in Frieden Shane 🥃

[@dixieboy46]

RIP Shane

[@Gabor927]

RIP Shane MacGowan. :(

[@s1973l]

RIP, Shane, you're the best

[@jeanb.couvrette7307]

Ça fait tellement longtemps, tellement longtemps que j'ai pas dansé sur cette toune-là! Irish people, you made me dance all night long with this song!!! Vive l'Irlande! Vive le Québec!

[@krayziebone8353]

Class, beautiful and madness all rolled into 1

[@klementinarogar8304]

Now Shane is making the other slde a singing and full of fun place we all love...

[@Artemisia494]

*salutes* your comment made my day. I had an Irish teacher in highschool back at home (Middle East), he was the best teacher I've ever had, and he was only half Irish! I wonder what a "whole" Irish would be like then XD

[@GG-mu4wg]

Cheers to Mr. McGowan 🍺

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

This whole west coast part of the tour was almost legendary for Shanes spot on performances with emcores and he was clear and happy and so was the band. Some turbulence in the east coast showss and of that year. Again the west coast duration they all were in top form

[@1804SOF]

Great! :D Greeting from Serbia!

[@vinboughton4751]

RIP Shane!

[@jesseheard]

I got drunk just by listening to this song. It's so fucking good.

[@henrikpersson-s4o]

I love this band! Iam a swede, with a very "irish-looking"-face, and everytime iam listening to these irish songs, it gives me chills and i just wished i was someone iam not. I know its pathetic, but its the truth.

[@Awitsaduck]

It's ok. Most of this band are English not Irish. At the end of the day the music is awesome

[@MegaFabrizio111]

Amazing... I love Irish music

[@sirromtrebor]

Phenomenal...changed my life actually. Done The Republic, Ring and all...

[@philippekouyoumdjian8137]

Thank you the Pogues

[@ladyofthelake1123]

The one fourth of me that's Irish is really loving this song right now. :)

[@richardgoffin-lecar5001]

I love the Pogues - fantastic band. Shane McGowan's voice is just perfect formaterial like this. what a great songwriter.

[@pme1967]

This version makes me want to go back to Dublin and enjoy all of the Pubs!

[@bannis27]

brilliant version...still one of the best live bands in the world

[@kazoo-chew]

Rip Shane 💔

[@aaronclarke1420]

gowaaaan shane boy ya legend 👍👍👍👉💪👍

[@MrSupermansmother]

RIP Brother

[@TooLameToDie]

R.I.P Shane, there will never be another like you.

[@mond1924]

Best version. Long live Shane MacGowan!

[@RIASSL888]

all time favorite

[@fedeshy]

Thank you so much for your explanation! I went to Ireland when I was young but it has a special place in my heart since those days,so I'm now interested in the music. I'd like to come back one day and live in that amazing paradise =)

[@dianemassenet8366]

Superbe version, j'adore.

[@borntobarf]

Happy St. Patricks Day everybody!!

[@anthonymurphy6554]

I can listen to both Shane and Luke all night. Youth is great.

[@smokabababylon]

One of the best versions of this epic song. Pure genius.

[@DMEB]

spent the night listening to different groups do this from various eras of the clancy brothers and the dubliners etc and this is up in the top 3 versions of what i heard.. i need a pint now..

[@SecondVox]

I'm Italian but I love beer and scotch more than oxygen, and when I'm listening to The Pogues I suddenly want to get drunk and start a fight with somebody. Do I have Celtic blood too?

[@emmanicghearailt8856]

We don't fight in Ireland when we are drunk we sing!

[@deadon71]

Slainte

[@robertmetzger9565]

We will take you.

[@sayufly]

tremenda versión ¡¡¡ de las mejores q he oido ¡¡¡

[@marcgittard9534]

I am French and I am able to sing this correctly. YEARS OF TRAINING

[@XmanSully]

Amazing

[@christianbrady5654]

Awesome. I'm 50 % Swedish 50% irish and i couldn't learn this fluently.

[@chuckbosio2924]

This sounds like a medieval Saltorello. Sounds great.

[@JoeCowleyNEPABeerReviews]

god only knows how that man can walk and talk at the same time

[@alexcore697]

I love this Band

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Punk-folk at it's finest. Without this lot, we wouldn't have had The men they couldn't hang, Rumjacks, levellers, Flogging Molly et. al. Mr Macgowan basically invented a genre

[@HenryRaeburn367]

Don't let Shane McGowan fool you he's a genius

[@adamsmith3996]

Absolutely ! Happy st patty,s day brother. Its 10 a.m. and I'm 5 pints In.