I'm Shipping Up to Boston
Dropkick Murphys
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I'm a sailor peg And I've lost my leg Climbing up the top sails I've lost my leg! I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa I'm shipping off to find my wooden leg I'm a sailor peg And I've lost my leg Climbing up the top sails I've lost my leg! I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa I'm shipping off to find my wooden leg
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Written by: Alexander Barr, James Lynch, Ken Casey, Marc Orrell, Matthew Kelly, Woody Guthrie
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10 facts about this song
Band's Origin"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" is a single by the American Celtic punk band, Dropkick Murphys. The band was formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1996.
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Song PopularityThe song is one of Dropkick Murphy's most popular tracks and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating it has sold over one million copies.
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Movie Appearance"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" gained significant popularity due to its inclusion in the Academy Award-winning film "The Departed," directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics to "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" comes from unpublished writings of Woody Guthrie, the legendary folk musician. Dropkick Murphys got permission from Guthrie's family to set music to his lyrics.
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Traditional InstrumentThe song intrigues music lovers with its use of traditional Irish instrument, the bagpipes, combined with the punk rock genre.
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Sports ConnectionThe song has been embraced by Boston sports teams and is often played at home games of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
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Chart Success"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and has also hit charts in United Kingdom and Australia, showing its cross-continental appeal.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed at a variety of locations in the Boston area, including the Green Dragon Tavern, a popular historic pub.
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Cultural StatusThe song has been described as an unofficial anthem of Boston, reflecting the city's Irish-American heritage and hard-nosed attitude.
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Live Performances"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" is a staple of the band's live shows and typically results in rowdy singalongs from the crowds.
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