The Unicorn - The Irish Rovers

[@TheIrishRovers]

This was one of the first videos jjfahrni did for us. Seven years later she did this one, the Continuing Story of The Unicorn kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHOWfn59eLeZiKM

[@jjfahrni]

My pleasure, fellas!

[@PaulMcElveen]

I was born in the late fall of 1978. When I was four, I sang this song solo at our variety show at the First Chrisitan Church Disciples of Christ Church and in front for the PTA in Kindergarten at my Elementary School in Campbell County, Kentucky. I own both Record Album and CD of The Isish Rovers with this classic recording and song! I Love This Video and I love The Irish Rovers! This brings back Wonderful Childhood Feelings and Memories!

[@Garyh61]

I last heard it before going profoundly deaf around 1974. I can still sing it, still know the tune. But I wish I could once again hear the Irish Rovers sing it as they did all those years back. This song will never go out of fashion: it is fun, frolicking, whimsical and easygoing. In a word, BRILLIANT.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@PaulMcElveen]

I Love the Incredibly Talented Irish Rovers!

[@BeautyDuchess]

I am also from Cornwall....and have loved these fella's for more than 40 years!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@kbev1962]

Have always loved this song! Happy St. Patrick's Day from Boston, MA....yup..we all be Irish today for sure! :)

[@jjfahrni]

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[@lepidhed]

Saw them last night in Cornwall, Ontario and they were fabulous!! Passed my love for them to the next generation, my 17 and 16 year old were singing along.

[@jjfahrni]

Wonderful! Now see the sequel to find out what happens next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHOWfn59eLeZiKM

[@yamilexrivera3723]

My friend Brady he's Irish and he suggested this song to sing at our spring concert because he thinks of it as the best song ever and when my chorus group heard it,when it was finished we all clapped and said "This is the best song ever".

[@jjfahrni]

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[@denisesevierfries]

My 13 year old reintroduced them to me this year...she loves them! I got tickets to see them on Van Isle in Dec 2012...surprise gift for her....she LOVE it!!!!

[@JustineHartline]

Listened to Irish Rovers growing up. My grandfather's family was from Ireland and this was a regular we would listen to. Brings back so many wonderful memories of him.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

It never fails! Every time I hear this song, I still cry when I hear “and sorta floated them away.” Unicorns will be the first of God’s creatures I will find when I arrive, thankful and a bit surprised, in heaven. Mine is destined to look a bit like a beautiful paint mare with a brilliant platinum horn. What a grand day that will be. 🦄

[@jjfahrni]

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[@patrickmcmartin6195]

I have so many good thoughts when I hear this song!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@tom080955]

A long time ago 1986 it was expo Vancouver….the Irish rovers had a pub in there….great food….and of all things the first cash machines were located between them and the Munic fest house. Needle to,say once I figured out the machines it was a party all night visiting both venues! This and meeting people from countries that I had never heard of, places that I had never been to….TrueType epic experience. One that will last my lifetime fondly….

[@saugagirl83]

I can relate, my dad used to sing this to me when I was little! So many memories! :)

[@ezrismom]

One of the many songs I listened to on the stereo with my father when I was a little girl. Always have loved it!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@cfbodman2]

I still have my father's LP with this song. Was my favorite song as a child around 40 years ago and still love it.

[@katemc1127]

I love the Irish rovers!!!!!!!!!!

[@VintageVera1]

remember this song when I was little -- my Dad loved the Irish songs

[@jjfahrni]

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[@theRonald511]

Thanks for sharing this song...Best Unicorn Song

[@selfreliantintuitivetarota9799]

Woke up with this song in my head this morning. Haven't heard it in 20+ years! Love it! x

[@jjfahrni]

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[@paulmcisaac3890]

Just finished vacation with relatives in Taiwan, and passed on the unicorn song to my niece (7) and nephew (3). Both of them were singing along with the song after hearing it once.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1968 {June 1st} the Irish Rovers performed "The Unicorn" and "Whiskey On A Sunday" on the late Dick Clark's American Bandstand... Three months earlier on March 23rd "The Unicorn" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #7 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 100... And three weeks later on June 22nd "Whiskey On A Sunday" made the Top 100 and reached #75... Original member Jimmy Ferguson passed away on October 8th, 1997 and the young age of 57 RIP Mr. Ferguson & Mr. Clark

[@mcgeedrollery9287]

Great part of my childhood! We would sing this on the bus going to elementary school.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@judithgilmartin4233]

Always had a great time when this came on the radio. Still have to hear it around this time of the year. Happy St. Paddy's to y'all.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@jjfahrni]

May 25, 1968 The song reached #2 on the US Adult Contemporary Charts and #7 in the US Top 100 charts - according to BILLBOARD

[@BostuneMik]

Happy "St Paddy's Day" from BOSTON, where everyone is Irish today.

[@danielappleton153]

This song was a childhood favorite. I had the joy of hearing it, St. Patrick's 2013.

[@anombrerose6311]

I love this song - I've always found some powerful lessons in it.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@Scixxy]

We used to watch their TV show every week when I was a kid. I keep trying to find episodes online, but keep failing.

[@marjoriewenrich7072]

Just love the sound.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@bjaes1959]

always makes me smile

[@jjfahrni]

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[@jdarrenfan]

I just e-mailed a link to this to my niece-in-law as my great niece got a Unicorn pillow pet for Christmas.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@rajt8343]

Great fun song and such a catchy tune -super words--heard in 1968 at LA US, Ports when I was sailing on ships --thanks you ,TR (Retd mariner. )

[@PuffNRice]

Will always be a favourite of mine

[@LeeEngle]

Great memories of high school - what a great song

[@jjfahrni]

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[@graciecruz01]

My favorite song growing up

[@rajt8343]

Super--n best of the fun songs from 60s loved it Thanks TR

[@scubaguy14]

Seen them play this yesterday !!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@hjailene08]

my teacher taught me this sobg thanks ms.Harvey

[@marysharlene1965]

Love it.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@unoriginalname2214]

I did this in my performance in school;)

[@jjfahrni]

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[@annmoore]

I love this song..

[@peggy888100]

Ann Moore x

[@moomoopuppy5810]

A teacher of mine played this in class during St. Patricks day back in elementary school.

[@jjfahrni]

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[@moomoopuppy5810]

@@jjfahrni I like how they tied it to narwhals

[@melmay581]

My first 7” record in the 70s I’m 47 now and have a unicorn obsession

[@jjfahrni]

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[@Deadman3RIP]

My mom used to play this song in the car when I was little.

[@amberbrumley3562]

lalala I looove this song woop woop

[@thegreatluigi]

I'm guessing most people prefer Will Millar's version, but is there anyone who (like me) prefers THIS version?

[@tamaraj4200]

I do!

[@zahnkedonald7083]

thegreatluigi I do but I like will s better

[@TheKsnanna]

I was raised on this one, and have never liked any others

[@blastoiseddr]

ME!

[@Lukiel666]

Aye lad as was I.

[@allanballard8840]

i really do not think when bill anderson written this song it would be such an big hit

[@nancymagee244]

Every Time I Hear This Song I Shed A Tear :( I have Always Wondered If It Were True :(

[@tamaraj4200]

No it's not true!

[@earth2trudi]

it isn't St Paddy's day until I hear this song!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@cookiedough9714]

Amazing

[@jjfahrni]

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[@aileena613]

Today was the first time I have ever heard this song! It's so cute! I'm passing this into my niece and nephews! They'll love it!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@RiannaPerryMullins]

My mom used to play this for me

[@mablepritchett6855]

Beautiful, beautiful little song. Who wrote this song, I wonder/

[@Doogy17]

Shel Silverstein wrote it. A diversified career as a Playboy cartoonist, children's author, and songwriter, quite notable for some Dr. Hook classics.

[@jmweed1861]

Love this version, but when I bought the 45 and played the flip side-- WOW Black Velvet Band!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AspenTown06]

Ohmygod!

[@jjfahrni]

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[@13thcentury]

Love it :)

[@candiebarr6745]

This song is in a Shel Silverstein book. I'm kind of curious which came first...

[@stephenglennon9584]

Sounds like Greasy Grit Gravy by Bobby Bare. That was a Silvertein song

[@jjfahrni]

Shel's writing it came first. Will Millar liked it and started singing it on his kids tv show, then the band recorded it, which made it a hit! Now see the sequel to find out what happens next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHOWfn59eLeZiKM

[@robertmattison1282]

What you couldn't do HD 720P That said Thank You for posting on youtube

[@peaceloveannarose]

Anyone else know the "dance" to the refrain?

[@MyFavorites1019]

Oh yes..

[@Keith_Kaplan]

Bear - this song was written by Shel Silverstein.

[@yukonnahanni]

WONDERFUL,, BUT WHERE IS WILL MIILAR , ONE OF THE ORGINAL SINGERS OF THIS SONG ???

[@moodyblue2717]

Is there a waay to get the video to repeat automatically multiple times? I wnat to use this song for the background music while I record narration into a power point presentation. that needs to be about 15 minutes.

[@RichardGMoss]

Download it and play it through windows media player

[@wolfiegus]

Noah's ark song

[@itlw999]

right click on the video and press the button that says loop

[@jikhyunahn2533]

l has the unicorn album on cd

[@jjfahrni]

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[@hjailene08]

song

[@leeellery6352]

I love it but where unicorns real was the song real?

[@tamaraj4200]

no

[@anaarbues9768]

We have a very similar song in Spanish. Who coppied who😮😮

[@jjfahrni]

I produced a newer version of The Unicorn. Can be seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3-QpnRveM6Jldk

[@jimwade5712]

Its nores falt....he didnt wait...

[@jjfahrni]

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[@TonyChamberlainNaperville]

Actually, what do unicorns have to do with Ireland?

[@SkodaATOM]

Nothing. The Irish Rovers made this Shel Silverstein song their own to the extent that it's been adopted as an Irish standard like "Drunken Sailor" or "The Risin of the Moon"

[@biukucanoe]

robot chicken

[@TonyChamberlainNaperville]

Actually, what do unicorns have to do with Ireland?

[@williamallen1994]

They are on scotlands flag

[@williamallen1994]

They are on scotlands flag

[@sljones225]

It's not that unicorns have anything to do with Ireland, it's just that the band who did the song was the Irish Rovers.