Sally MacLennane
The Pogues
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Well, Jimmy played harmonica in the pub where I was born He played it from the night time to the peaceful early morn He soothed the souls of psychos and the men who had the horn And they all looked very happy in the morning But Jimmy didn't like his place in this world of ours Where the elephant man broke strong men's necks when he'd had too many pours So sad to see the grieving and the people that I'm leaving And he took the road for god knows in the morning We walked him to the station in the rain We kissed him as we put him on the train And we sang him a song of times long gone Though we knew that we'd be seeing him again (Far away) I'm sad to say I must be on me way So buy me beer and whiskey 'cause I'm going far away (far away) I'd like to think of me returning when I can To the greatest little boozer and to Sally Maclennane The years went by, the times had changed I grew to be a man I learned to love the virtues of sweet Sally Maclennane I took the jeers and drank the beers and crawled back home at dawn And ended up a barman in the morning I played the pump and took the hump and watered whiskey down I talked of whores and horses to the men who drank the brown I heard them say that Jimmy's making money far away And some people left for heaven without warning We walked him to the station in the rain We kissed him as we put him on the train And we sang him a song of times long gone Though we knew that we'd be seeing him again (Far away) I'm sad to say I must be on me way So buy me beer and whiskey 'cause I'm going far away (far away) I'd like to think of me returning when I can To the greatest little boozer and to Sally Maclennane When Jimmy came back home he was surprised that they were gone He asked me all the details of the train that they went on Some people they are scared to croak but Jimmy drank until he choked Took the road for heaven in the morning We walked him to the station in the rain And we kissed him as we put him on the train And we sang him a song of times long gone Though we knew that we'd be seeing him again (Far away) I'm sad to say I must be on me way So buy me beer and whiskey 'cause I'm going far away (far away) I'd like to think of me returning when I can To the greatest little boozer and to Sally Maclennane
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Written by: SHANE PATRICK LYSAGHT MACGOWAN
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10 facts about this song
GenreThe song "Sally MacLennane" belongs to the genre of Celtic rock, a sub-genre of folk rock. This genre combines the elements of traditional Celtic music with the sound of rock music.
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Release DateIt was released in 1985 as part of the Pogues' second studio album, "Rum Sodomy & the Lash."
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a traditional Irish style of music called 'sean-nós'. It is a highly-ornamented style of solo singing in the Irish language, usually dealing with themes such as love, death, and war.
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Chart Performance"Sally MacLennane" performed well on the UK Singles Chart, reaching a peak position of number 51 in September 1985.
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Band FormationThe Pogues, the band who performed "Sally MacLennane," were formed in London in 1982. Their early style was heavily influenced by the traditional Irish music they grew up with, combined with punk rock.
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Song ThemeThe song's narrative revolves around an old man who shares his tales of youth, loss, departure and return. He speaks fondly of a pub named "Sally MacLennane," symbolic of his hometown and youth.
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SongwriterThe track was written by Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist of The Pogues. MacGowan's Irish heritage and background have significantly influenced the lyrical content of the song.
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Popular Culture"Sally MacLennane" has been featured in several films and commercials, which includes a 2008 advertisement for Magners Irish Cider.
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Band's ReputationThe Pogues were renowned for their raucous live performances and consumption of alcohol, which often reflected in their songs, including "Sally MacLennane."
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Album SuccessThe album "Rum, Sodomy & the Lash" on which the song was featured is regarded as one of The Pogues' best works. It received widespread critical acclaim and is ranked 445 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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