I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day
The Pogues
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Oh my name is Jock Stewart I'm a canny gun man And a roving young fellow I've been So be easy and free when you're drinking with me I'm a man you don't meet every day I have acres of land I have men at command I have always a shilling to spare So be easy and free when you're drinking with me I'm a man you don't meet every day Well I took out my dog and him I did shoot All down in the county Kildare So be easy and free when you're drinking with me I'm a man you don't meet every day So come fill up you glasses of brandy and wine Whatever it costs, I will pay So be easy and free when you're drinking with me I'm a man you don't meet every day
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Written by: DP, James Fearnley, Jem Finer, Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan, Cait O'Riordan, Andrew David Ranken, Peter Spider Stacey
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10 facts about this song
Origin"I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" is a traditional Irish folk song that was given new life by The Pogues when they recorded it for their 1985 album, 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'.
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Band HistoryThe Pogues are an iconic Celtic punk band from London, famously known for their provocative yet poetic music that blends traditional Irish instruments with punk rock sensibilities.
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Female LeadUnlike most songs by The Pogues, which are typically sung by frontman Shane MacGowan, "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" features bassist Cait O'Riordan on lead vocals.
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Musical ArrangementThe Pogues' take on the song infuses their signature sound, featuring traditional Irish instruments like the tin whistle, accordion, and banjo.
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Lyrical Interpretation"I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" narrates a confident proclamation delivered by a man who boasts about his wealth and adventurous lifestyle, but in The Pogues' version, the lyrics become more poignant, delivered from a woman's perspective.
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Song PopularityWhile not as commercially successful as their hit "Fairytale of New York", "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" has a cult following and is loved for its raw emotion and the unique voice Cait brings to the song.
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Band DynamicsCait O'Riordan left The Pogues shortly after the release of 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'. However, her singular vocal performance on "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" remains a defining moment of her time with the band.
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ReceptionCritics and fans alike praised the band's rendition of the song, especially for Cait O'Riordan's unique voice, which added a new dimension to The Pogues' sound.
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LegacyThe song remains an integral part of The Pogues' discography and is a testament to the band's ability to reinvent traditional Irish folk songs with their unique punk twist.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have covered "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day", but The Pogues' rendition is perhaps the most famous and most frequently performed live by the band.
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