The Auld Triangle
The Pogues
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A hungry feeling Came o'er me stealing And the mice were squealing In my prison cell And that auld triangle went jingle-jangle All along the banks of the Royal Canal Oh! To start the morning The warden bawling "Get up out of bed, you! And Clean out your cell!" And that auld triangle went jingle-jangle All along the banks of the Royal Canal Oh! the screw was peeping And the (lag|loike) was sleeping As he lay weeping For his girl Sal And that auld triangle went jingle-jangle All along the banks of the Royal Canal On a fine Spring evening The (lag|loike) lay dreaming And the sea-gulls were wheeling High above the wall And that auld triangle went jingle-jangle All along the banks of the Royal Canal Oh! the wind was sighing And the day was dying As the (lag|loike) lay crying In his prison cell And that auld triangle went jingle-bloody-jangle All along the banks of the Royal Canal In the women's prison There are seventy women And I wish it was with them That I did dwell Then that auld triangle could go jingle-jangle All along the banks of the Royal Canal
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Written by: Brendan Behan
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Auld Triangle" is not originally a song by The Pogues. It's a traditional Irish song which is used in the play "The Quare Fellow," by Brendan Behan. The Pogues are just one of many artists who have covered it.
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Release DateThe Pogues version of "The Auld Triangle" was included in their album "If I Should Fall from Grace with God" released in January 1988.
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Musical StyleThe music of "The Auld Triangle" typically is performed in an Irish folk or Celtic punk style, both of which The Pogues are known for.
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Song themeThe song speaks of a prisoner in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, who hears the triangle being struck daily. It is a classic Irish folk song and is often sung at sporting events and gatherings.
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Song PopularityThe Pogues' version of "The Auld Triangle" remains one of their most popular covers, despite the fact that it was never released as a single.
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Song PerformancesThe Auld Triangle became part of their regular setlist and performance during the band's early years.
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CollaborationIn a 2012 benefit concert, The Pogues and other artists performed the song together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of "If I Should Fall From Grace With God."
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Song InterpretationAlthough originally written about a prison, over time it has come to represent struggles against various forms of adversity and is seen as a symbol of resilience and camaraderie.
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LegacyThe song, because of its impactful lyrics and historical significance, has been covered by numerous other artists and bands, including Bob Dylan, The Dubliners, and Dropkick Murphys to name a few.
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Cultural ImpactIn Ireland, "The Auld Triangle" is more than just a song, it's a cultural touchstone that's deeply rooted in the country's long tradition of folk music.
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