Lyrics! Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam What'll make the lame walk, what will make the dumb talk, The elixir of life and philospher's stone And what helped Mr. Brunnell to build the Thames Tunnel Wasn't it poteen from ould Inisowen So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys And oh lord, it's no wonder, if lightning and thunder Weren't made from the plunder of poteen me boys. You maidens pathetic, with lovers athletic For liquid cosmetic, you can't beat the drop With a glow to your cheek, it will make your heart leap It'll quiet a stallion and cure an old cob At the mouth you would drool, be reduced to a fool You'd kick up your heels and you'd peel to the buff Then 'tis he'd be pathetic while you'd be athletic If only you'd take a few drops of the stuff So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys For there's nothing like whiskey to make maidens frisky It soon separates all the men from the boys.
I can almost imagine myself sitting in Sean's Bar again while listening to fiddlers and singers and drinking a pint of Bulmers (Sláinte!). Now I miss Ireland even more.
I'm glad you've found a way to sooth the little one, but I can't help finding this comment amusing since it's on a song about the wonders of whiskey. I guess it makes sense though, since whiskey rubbed on the gums of a teething baby was a thing for many a year. Not so much these days, but still an interesting bit of history none the less. Hope you and the little one are well, Ma'am :).
So my father was a folk music buff; he died when I was very young, but not before he instilled me with a love for the stuff. This one was my favorite, but I could never remember the name, and so was never able to find it. Until now. Thanks so much, Colm, for bringing the past back, and for your lovely music. :) I'll look forward to your next video per the usual; blessings on you!
As a non-native English speaker I had some trouble making out the fast-paced words with an accent, so here's lyrics for other people like me: Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam What'll make the lame walk, what will make the dumb talk, The elixir of life and philospher's stone And what helped Mr. Brunnell to build the Thames Tunnel Wasn't it poteen from ould Inisowen So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys Oh lord, it's no wonder, if lightning and thunder Weren't made from the plunder of poteen me boys. You maidens pathetic, with lovers athletic For liquid cosmetic, you can't beat the drop With a glow to your cheek, it will make your heart leap It'll quiet a stallion or cure an old cob At the mouth you would drool, be reduced to a fool You'd kick up your heels and you'd peel to the buff Then 'tis he'd be pathetic while you'd be athletic If only you'd take a few drops of the stuff So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys For there's nothing like whiskey to make maidens frisky It soon separates all the men from the boys. (the actual song is longer, but that's the part in the video)
That's impressive, I half expected you to faint from the oxygen deprivation in the end: it's like not a single intake of breath interrupts an 80 seconds of singing! And that goes for the background hum too! Amazing, and thank you for introducing me to this song
I am forever amazed by your talent and ability. Your ability to breathe without breaks is beyond anything I could ever do - let alone hit those notes. Well done again mate, I hope you’re proud of yourself because you really are amazing :)
Fantastic! I love that we get to hear Irish folk songs from you since they will naturally 'suit' your accent quite well and allow us who aren't familiar with them like we are sea shanties to enjoy the culture you're sharing. Thank you so much Colm! That tempo and enunciation was challenging and you rocked it!
This makes me feel weirdly nostalgic even though I'm from Spain and I've never been to Ireland. The power of music is incredible. Excellent cover, Colm!
God bless your soul .... not heard this for over 20 yrs Willy mcbride would definitely send a chill down my spine n loads of tears in my eyes .... xxxxx
I would love to see this on Spotify! I have a Bards playlist for my D&D games and would love to introduce a Nice Violin Bard singing this song in a tap house!
Gosh, I am so infatuated with not only your voice, but your overall talent. I can help myself but binge all of your videos! Thank you for sharing your raw talent with all of us here on RUclips.
What a feat. This song is tricky enough, and to maintain a tempo like that is so impressive without accompaniment. While I happen to agree with many here that the full song would be amazing to hear coming from you, I know how much more work something like that would be. Love this song, and loved to hear you sing it.
These premiers get me everytime. I love your stuff and I hope that you are doing well. You will always be so much more than someone who makes fantastic music. And even if most of us don't actually get to see that, we can see the care and love you put into creating and sharing your work, and that gives us a glimpse of the good man you are off screen(and audio) as well.
Wow, what a rhythm and energy! And you sound more and more effortless every time, I am beyond impressed. And completely enamoured with this new song as well. Thank you!
So cool! Classic lyrics! [may edit later] Edit: Just over 200 in the Live Chat, including Savannah on a homework break. Subscribers now at 91,700 on 29 April 2021. 11,932,755 views as of today. Wow!
and there we go added to a playlist with all your songs that you sing in that i can find, which right now is 25 hope to hear more songs from you cause you are an awesome Musician/Singer!
Only a 1:21 and I’m going on 3 hours today. Am I embarrassed of course. Do I regret it, not for a second. The trick is to put it in its own playlist and then just put it on repeat. Beautiful!
Okay, so everyday, I wake up with a song in my head, if it's gonna be a good day, it something upbeat. Today it was this. But. . . Usually after about an hour it goes away, this stayed and I loved it.
Dude you rock. I can't wait to see you go to the top and when the world talks about you I can have the privilege of saying I've heard your work since the beginning.
Some elite Olympic Athlete level breathing there! 80 seconds and there MAY have been 3 breaths. Must be Colm's superpower! *NEW RULE: Pass the bong to Colm LAST!*
My mother used to say, "Whiskey gets rid of colds, because you never saw a cowboy with a cold..." The song gets it...my mother wasn't Irish but my adopted grandfather was...
Completely exceeded my expectations! 🌋🌋🌋 Bravo! Well worth the wait!🥰🥰🥰 You can breath now! 🌬🌬🌬 Such a honor to listen to you sing! Thank you for sharing your talents! 🍻🍻🍻
This is easily one of the best covers of The Humors of Whiskey I've ever seen, and because of that I really wish it was the full song and not just two verses.
I have already listened it for about 10 times, or more. My new favourite morning song for sure! Lately I've been listening to you in the mornings to make my day.
What best whets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal, what's sweeter than honey, and stronger than steam? If I didn't know any better I'd say Colm was singing bout himself. :) Wonderfully done, once again.
I don't understand everything... The Irish parts but it sounded beautiful. If you would do more Irish folk covers that would be awesome. Your previous one (I don't quite remember the name) is one of my favourites
Oh my god! A band named Kilbrannan used to play a cover of this folk song in the Buffalo area of NY! They'd play at our St Pats day cookouts. So cool hearing this again, love it! Love the channel!
Ehm... How... How does breathing work with this???? I am genuinely confused and absolutely amazed. Do you composite your fragments in mixing or do you actually have a trick you use for retaining breath?
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Petition for a full version of this song with all six verses cause that was amazing!
Edit: we did it y'all! ruclips.net/video/7O5mAmGKcjU/видео.html
I am still waiting for the full version of Hoist the colours
I second that measure do l here a third
Agreed
@@randomstf3935 agreed as well
Hear hear
More Irish songs please !! Really Nice !!
I second this notion! More Songs in Gaelic, too!
I feel like there's a remix should drop with a sick fiddle and harp solo.
Hundred million views strong to anyone who does that.
Right? I've been poking around for this song and most everyone sings it a cappella.
Oh shit- that would fucking slap
Ohh snap I needs it
I'm pretty sure you mean 'bagpipe.'
Because I do.
(grabs my pipes and starts working on it)
Lyrics!
Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle
What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream
What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal
What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam
What'll make the lame walk, what will make the dumb talk,
The elixir of life and philospher's stone
And what helped Mr. Brunnell to build the Thames Tunnel
Wasn't it poteen from ould Inisowen
So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
And oh lord, it's no wonder, if lightning and thunder
Weren't made from the plunder of poteen me boys.
You maidens pathetic, with lovers athletic
For liquid cosmetic, you can't beat the drop
With a glow to your cheek, it will make your heart leap
It'll quiet a stallion and cure an old cob
At the mouth you would drool, be reduced to a fool
You'd kick up your heels and you'd peel to the buff
Then 'tis he'd be pathetic while you'd be athletic
If only you'd take a few drops of the stuff
So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
For there's nothing like whiskey to make maidens frisky
It soon separates all the men from the boys.
Thanks for the lyrics!
You're the best
I can almost imagine myself sitting in Sean's Bar again while listening to fiddlers and singers and drinking a pint of Bulmers (Sláinte!).
Now I miss Ireland even more.
With that one block of “wall” they have left 😂
You are the only person who can get my one year old asleep here lately. This single Mother thanks you sir. 😅💕
So much respect to you!
I'm glad you've found a way to sooth the little one, but I can't help finding this comment amusing since it's on a song about the wonders of whiskey. I guess it makes sense though, since whiskey rubbed on the gums of a teething baby was a thing for many a year. Not so much these days, but still an interesting bit of history none the less. Hope you and the little one are well, Ma'am :).
You didn't use poitín for that by chance 🤣
So my father was a folk music buff; he died when I was very young, but not before he instilled me with a love for the stuff. This one was my favorite, but I could never remember the name, and so was never able to find it. Until now. Thanks so much, Colm, for bringing the past back, and for your lovely music. :) I'll look forward to your next video per the usual; blessings on you!
Thank you so much for sharing that and for the kind words! I appreciate it so much! Cheers mate!
@@ColmRMcGuinness Fantastic! I don’t believe I saw you take a breath even once!
As a non-native English speaker I had some trouble making out the fast-paced words with an accent, so here's lyrics for other people like me:
Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle
What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream
What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal
What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam
What'll make the lame walk, what will make the dumb talk,
The elixir of life and philospher's stone
And what helped Mr. Brunnell to build the Thames Tunnel
Wasn't it poteen from ould Inisowen
So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
Oh lord, it's no wonder, if lightning and thunder
Weren't made from the plunder of poteen me boys.
You maidens pathetic, with lovers athletic
For liquid cosmetic, you can't beat the drop
With a glow to your cheek, it will make your heart leap
It'll quiet a stallion or cure an old cob
At the mouth you would drool, be reduced to a fool
You'd kick up your heels and you'd peel to the buff
Then 'tis he'd be pathetic while you'd be athletic
If only you'd take a few drops of the stuff
So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
For there's nothing like whiskey to make maidens frisky
It soon separates all the men from the boys.
(the actual song is longer, but that's the part in the video)
Thank you!
Thank you! I could get most of the words, but there was a couple I had no idea what he said, so thank you for this.
Dube I am a native English speaker and didn't get all of it you are impressive
As a native speaker, this was a bit quick for me.
Poitin
That's impressive, I half expected you to faint from the oxygen deprivation in the end: it's like not a single intake of breath interrupts an 80 seconds of singing! And that goes for the background hum too!
Amazing, and thank you for introducing me to this song
Now you've got me wondering that too! I can't tell if it's clever editing, or just a case of incredibly impressive breath control...
@@phillipsouthard5882 it is possible if you constantly practice your breathing exercises everyday for years and years and have great posture.
Yeah, I can't find where he takes a breath anywhere.
I think this is lip syncing to a recording, hence the smooth humming and the lack of breaths on all parts.
Right?? Fantastic!
Ooo 2 in a week! I feel spoiled by your industriousness 😄
My only complaint is that it isn't longer. That's why I listen to it on loop
This is only a minute and a half long.
That's it. That's my only complaint. This made my day. :) Thanks.
I am forever amazed by your talent and ability. Your ability to breathe without breaks is beyond anything I could ever do - let alone hit those notes. Well done again mate, I hope you’re proud of yourself because you really are amazing :)
Cheers mate! There are actually really loud sharp inhales, you just get good at editing noises out in post after a while 😂
Fantastic! I love that we get to hear Irish folk songs from you since they will naturally 'suit' your accent quite well and allow us who aren't familiar with them like we are sea shanties to enjoy the culture you're sharing. Thank you so much Colm! That tempo and enunciation was challenging and you rocked it!
You already know the is gonna be amazing
greetings, humans of Earth, i have arrived to the scene of performance
Please do Rocky Road to Dublin❤️
It’s on my to do list! 🤜🤛
@@ColmRMcGuinness You’re the best, Colm! I had to watch this one twice!
Twice I repeat like 10 times
This should be a rowdy drinking song. And I am in awe of your immaculate articulation.
There's an incredible amount of joy and energy radiating from this performance, thanks Colm 😊
The only song about alcoholicshism that I genuinely like.
Well, I'm gonna have to listen to this on a daily basis for at least 2 weeks now...
Party time, ready to sink my sorrows and raise my joys 😁
This makes me feel weirdly nostalgic even though I'm from Spain and I've never been to Ireland. The power of music is incredible. Excellent cover, Colm!
God bless your soul .... not heard this for over 20 yrs
Willy mcbride would definitely send a chill down my spine n loads of tears in my eyes .... xxxxx
I will listen to this one again and again. Amazing voice amazing talent many blessing
I would love to see this on Spotify! I have a Bards playlist for my D&D games and would love to introduce a Nice Violin Bard singing this song in a tap house!
Gosh, I am so infatuated with not only your voice, but your overall talent. I can help myself but binge all of your videos! Thank you for sharing your raw talent with all of us here on RUclips.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to have you here, mate!
What a feat. This song is tricky enough, and to maintain a tempo like that is so impressive without accompaniment. While I happen to agree with many here that the full song would be amazing to hear coming from you, I know how much more work something like that would be. Love this song, and loved to hear you sing it.
Oof! By all the gods! That steady rumbling bass note does SO MUCH! Just... I mean... just WOW!
OMG! I'm totally in love with you! More Irish songs please!
Holy crap, I couldn't tell when you breathed IN! it was just so steady.
can't stop listening, the dislikes were people with a hangover
These premiers get me everytime. I love your stuff and I hope that you are doing well. You will always be so much more than someone who makes fantastic music. And even if most of us don't actually get to see that, we can see the care and love you put into creating and sharing your work, and that gives us a glimpse of the good man you are off screen(and audio) as well.
Did you say that all in one breath.. absolutely amazing.
I'm a very small bit of Irish, mainly Hispanic...but Irish music is just straight awesome!
I love that you seem to be having so much fun with this song! It is infectious, and everyone needs a reprieve from the past year.
@Colm McGuinness Music thanks for the song
Hmmmmmmmmmm - i love
Wow, what a rhythm and energy! And you sound more and more effortless every time, I am beyond impressed. And completely enamoured with this new song as well. Thank you!
I’m loving these traditional Irish folk songs! Keep it up!
Thank you who ever sent me this. Excellent
Looks like I'm having whiskey after work now, you've convinced me most thoroughly Colm.
Dude you sound so good!! I love the wailerman song you do!! Keep up the good work!! Like please! How can someone already dislike this??
I could listen to this a 1000 more times......o and I will.
the best thing is there is no way you could sing this drunk on Whiskey. but god damn I'm trying! Cheers to this!
FULL VERSION PLEASE!?!?!.
Also amazing job
So cool! Classic lyrics! [may edit later] Edit: Just over 200 in the Live Chat, including Savannah on a homework break. Subscribers now at 91,700 on 29 April 2021. 11,932,755 views as of today. Wow!
and there we go added to a playlist with all your songs that you sing in that i can find, which right now is 25 hope to hear more songs from you cause you are an awesome Musician/Singer!
Hearing this after drinking two bottles of beer is just HYPE! Sure, it ain't whiskey, but what can I do? Stores are obviously closed after 23pm.
Hurrah from France!
Luvvin it...deffo gunna listen to that again at work just to get through the shift...catchy tune
Only a 1:21 and I’m going on 3 hours today. Am I embarrassed of course. Do I regret it, not for a second. The trick is to put it in its own playlist and then just put it on repeat. Beautiful!
Glorious...
And just for a moment I was sittin' in an old Irish Pub.. Awesome song as always! Thank you !
Oh. Oh, I need to buy this song.
Okay, so everyday, I wake up with a song in my head, if it's gonna be a good day, it something upbeat. Today it was this. But. . . Usually after about an hour it goes away, this stayed and I loved it.
Dude you rock. I can't wait to see you go to the top and when the world talks about you I can have the privilege of saying I've heard your work since the beginning.
Some elite Olympic Athlete level breathing there! 80 seconds and there MAY have been 3 breaths. Must be Colm's superpower!
*NEW RULE: Pass the bong to Colm LAST!*
Legendary! As a side note, I can totally see a hobbit like Pippin singing this song.
Colm is a legend in his own time, a man that is bound for a pedestal in music history.
I know what i will be listening on
repeat today ✨😌 sir i would love to hear your amazing voice to the song Valhalla Calling
Was having a really crappy day until I heard this. Thank you for once again bringing a spark of joy to the end of my day.
hmm ... this is the 300th time ive listened to this song in the last 4 days
My mother used to say, "Whiskey gets rid of colds, because you never saw a cowboy with a cold..." The song gets it...my mother wasn't Irish but my adopted grandfather was...
Once more you never fail to blow me away! Ever excited for the next one
i am trapped in the gravitational pull of this video , please help can't stop watching it. 20th time now can't break away help.
Completely exceeded my expectations! 🌋🌋🌋 Bravo! Well worth the wait!🥰🥰🥰 You can breath now! 🌬🌬🌬 Such a honor to listen to you sing! Thank you for sharing your talents! 🍻🍻🍻
Fuuuuuuuuck! This god dammed Time! I don’t know, if I can watch it at 17:00!
But I will listen to it anyways.
Then I will say Jesus!
Seconded!
No matter how many times to look at this i cant tell when he takes a breath XD
This is the kind of stuff I wanna listen to when I go camping lol
This is easily one of the best covers of The Humors of Whiskey I've ever seen, and because of that I really wish it was the full song and not just two verses.
Alright, no more submissions, dealers choice from here on! lol 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh boy, i am excited to hear this, just wondering if it's irish or english
I loved that. I just wished it went on for longer. It’s amazing xxx
A Guinness topped with lucky charms appeared in my hand while hearing this 😬 #chills
please can you make a full release with this its so good!
This is actually quite good. I do wish it were longer.
I have already listened it for about 10 times, or more. My new favourite morning song for sure! Lately I've been listening to you in the mornings to make my day.
What best whets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal, what's sweeter than honey, and stronger than steam?
If I didn't know any better I'd say Colm was singing bout himself. :)
Wonderfully done, once again.
I don't understand everything... The Irish parts but it sounded beautiful. If you would do more Irish folk covers that would be awesome. Your previous one (I don't quite remember the name) is one of my favourites
You can't be that awesome and only do the last two verses Colm
Com'ooooon :3 !!!
Need this on Apple Music and other streaming services!
As an American, I didn't catch all the lyrics. But I find myself strangely thirsty for whiskey.
Can't wait to hear your incredible voice in a new piece- I'm sure it's going to be amazing :)
Literally, every video I watch, I am amazed at your enunciation, You can hear every syllable!
PLEASE make a full version of this!!!!!!!
My new theme song
I require the full version of this song!
Can’t wait to listen to this as I’m getting stuff done tomorrow!
Awhhhh take me away to Ireland!
Every time i listen to you sing i am so impressed with your talent and amazing control.
This made me smile so much; was made even more charming by the accent.
Oh my god! A band named Kilbrannan used to play a cover of this folk song in the Buffalo area of NY! They'd play at our St Pats day cookouts. So cool hearing this again, love it! Love the channel!
Its like going to mass and hearing a message that touches your soul when you hear this song so beautiful
I so wish there was a full version with all the versus, This was amazing, I'd be so quick to buy an EP with it
We need a full version. Seriously, this might be your best yet.
Ehm... How... How does breathing work with this???? I am genuinely confused and absolutely amazed. Do you composite your fragments in mixing or do you actually have a trick you use for retaining breath?
Cheers mate! Is the next album Irish drinking songs? Finnegan's Wake would be fun.
That was really smart, just the one voice singing over the drone. This is insanely cool!
you should do scarborough fair
I wish this song would be muuuuch longer! I love listening to your voice so much I could listen it for hours
It's so unique ✨❤️👏🏻