Paddy McGinty's Goat
Val Doonican
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Now Patrick McGinty, an Irishman of note Fell in for a fortune, and he bought himself a goat Say's he, "sure, of goat's milk I'm going to have me fill" But when he brought the nanny home, he found it was a bill All the young ladies who live in Killaloo They're all wearing bustles like their mothers used to do They each wear a bolster beneath the petticoat And leave the rest to providence and Paddy McGinty's goat Mrs Burke to her daughter said, "listen, Mary Jane Who was the lad you were cuddling in the lane? He'd long wiry whiskers a' hanging from his chin" "'T was only Pat McGinty's goat," she answer'd with a grin Then she went away from the village in disgrace She came back with powder and paint upon her face She'd rings on her fingers, and she wore a sable coat And I'll bet your life she didn't get those from Paddy McGinty's goat Now Norah McCarthy the knot was going to tie She washed out her trousseau and hung it out to dry Along came the goat and he saw the bits of white And chewed up all her falderals, and on her wedding night "Oh turn out the light quick!" she shouted out to Pat For though l'm your bride, sure l'm not worth looking at I had two of everything, I told you when I wrote But now I've won another naught through Paddy McGinty's goat Mickey Riley he went to the races t'other day He won twenty dollars and shouted, "hip hooray" He held up the note, shouting "look at what I've got" The goat came up and grabbed at it and swallowed all the lot "He's eaten me banknote," said Mickey, with the hump They went for the doctor and they got a stomach pump They pumped and they pumped for that twenty dollar note But all they got was ninepence out of Paddy McGinty's goat Now old Paddy's goat had a wonderous appetite And one day for breakfast he ate some dynamite A big box of matches he swallowed all serene And out he went and swallowed up a quarter paraffin He sat by the fireside, he didn't give a hang He swallowed a spark and exploded with a bang So if you go to heaven you can bet a dollar note That the angel with the whiskers on is Paddy McGinty's goat
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Paddy McGinty's Goat" is an Irish folk song that has been passed down through generations. It was popularized in the 20th century by prominent Irish artists.
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Artist InformationThe song was notably played by Val Doonican, an Irish singer and tv personality who had his show in the 1960s and 70s. Doonican brought Irish traditional music to a wider international audience.
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Track PopularityAmong Doonican's many songs, "Paddy McGinty's Goat" was particularly popular, especially in live performances. People enjoyed his humorous interpretation of the song's lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released in 1962 and entered the UK Singles Chart in September 1962. It reached a peak position of number 5.
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Album InformationThis song is a part of the album "The Very Best of Val Doonican." The album in itself is a compilation of Doonican's greatest hits.
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Song ConceptThe song tells a funny and whimsical tale of a goat who assists its owner, Paddy McGinty, in various peculiar ways.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is well known for its distinct instrumentation, which includes Val Doonican's signature acoustic guitar, and a lively backing band featuring a variety of traditional Irish instruments.
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Pop Culture"Paddy McGinty's Goat" is often heard around Saint Patrick's Day, a testament to its roots in Irish folklore and its lasting impact on Irish popular culture.
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Licensing UseAs a classic piece of Irish folklore set to music, the song has been used for countless performances, covered by other artists, and licensed for film and tv.
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Live PerformancesVal Doonican often performed this song in his live concerts, and his audiences always received it with great enjoyment and laughter, enhancing its popularity across the world.
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