The Moonshiner
Tommy Makem, The Clancy Brothers
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I've been a moonshiner for many a year And I've spent all me money on whiskey and beer I'll go to some hollow and I'll set up my still And I'll make you a gallon for a ten shilling bill [Chorus:] I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler, I'm a long way from home And if you don't like me You can leave me alone I'll eat when I'm hungry And I'll drink when I'm dry And if moonshine don't kill me I'll live till I die I'll go to some hollow in this country Ten gallons of wash and I'll go on a spree No woman to follow and the world is all mine I love none so well as I love the moonshine Moonshine dear moonshine oh how I love thee You killed my poor father but dare you kill me Bless all moonshiners and bless all moonshine For their breath smells as sweet as the dew on the vine
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Written by: TRADITIONAL, J BAIRD, PD TRADITIONAL
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12 facts about this song
Background"The Moonshiner" is a song performed by The Clancy Brothers, a popular Irish folk music group.
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OriginThe song is of Irish-American origin, and is considered a traditional folk song.
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CompositionThe exact composer of "The Moonshiner" is unknown due to its traditional folk origins, but The Clancy Brothers were famous for their rendition of the song.
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LyricsIt tells the story of a man who prefers the life of making and drinking moonshine, seeing it as freedom compared to the tasks of ordinary jobs.
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Release DateThe Clancy Brothers version of the song was released as part of their album "The Boys Won't Leave the Girls Alone" in 1962.
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Legacy"The Moonshiner" is part of a rich tradition of Irish and Irish-American folk music, and The Clancy Brothers' version is known for its humor and light-hearted perspective on a man's illegal moonshine making.
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InfluenceThe song has been covered by numerous artists, ranging from Bob Dylan to Elliot Murphy, indicating its influence on multiple generations of musicians.
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Popular Culture"The Moonshiner" song has been used in the soundtrack for feature films like "Transamerica" and TV shows such as "Treadstone".
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ArrangementThe Clancy Brothers’ rendition of the song includes several verses sung to a lively melody, typical of their playful folk style.
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InstrumentationThe track features acoustic instruments which are characteristic of Irish folk music, including the guitar and banjo.
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Group HistoryThe Clancy Brothers were among the first groups to popularize Irish folk music in the United States and across the world, influencing many future artists in the genre.
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ImportanceThe Clancy Brothers performance of "The Moonshiner" reflects both the struggle and resilience of the Irish people, remaining a popular and acknowledged folk song till today.
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