Wow, Bilko, what a cornucopia o' riches this week has been, with all this Brady and Planxty appearing out of the past to delight us. Thanks again and again.
I've always loved the fact that "The Good Ship Kangaroo" isn't at all about the ship or its crew but about the narrator's girl, whereas "The Girls of Dublin Town" has nothing to do with girls but is all about the sailors and their ship.
yeah ! you are right, as in "of course I"ll wisit you", the man who drives the wan,Christy back in the day did like to get a few pints inside him,it was probably that or the China Hottentoff nudge...nudge....wink....wink. Great song anyway.
Wery annoying indeed 😅 the only reason I can think of is to suit the German, Austrian listens. He's going to alot of effort to pronounce it that way has to be a reason. 😂
@@davidhoward6645 It's an old English way of pronouncing words. The most memorable example of this I can think of is in Dickens's Pickwick Papers where a character called Sam Weller often speaks in this fashion in the novel that launched Dickens and made him the novelist a household name worldwide.
...A China rat, a Bengal cat & a Bombay cockatoo.. - I love the lyrics & story of this song! Can anybody tell me who wrote it? And is it unique to Planxty? Iv never heard anyone else singing it or a version of it. Any info would be appreciated ; )
@stellamaris The version of the song that Planxty sing is from the singing of Elizabeth Cronin (1879-1956) from Macroom, Co. Cork (an Irish traditional singer), her song is a version of a sea shanty called 'On Board the Kangaroo' which was printed on broadsides in the mid to late 19th century. It was also called 'the Bristol Sea Shanty' and was sung in Liverpool and also became popular in Ireland. The two versions are almost identical with only minor differences. The song was supposedly composed by Harry Clifton (1824-1872), known as 'Handsome Harry Clifton'. He was a singer and songwriter of comic songs. It was published in 1856. Several ships in the 19th century were named 'Kangaroo'.
@@arondonnelly334 There's no "supposedly" about it. The song "On board the Kangaroo" was unquestionably written by the English music hall star Harry Clifton. As far as I remember in 1852. It's easy to look up online, you'll find the frontispiece of the printed song, and lots more info.
Oh! I am so envious of those who have seen this band live!!
I saw Planxty live in Rhos on Sea, North Wales in about 1974
@@petermcfadden9426 Any particular memory?
Seen Planxty sevetal times in both Ireland and England
Welcome to Gladstone Queensland Australia, Good on Ya Mates, love the song::::))))
So sad that Liam has now passed away! Miss his playing.
Just great, thank you so much for sharing this one!
Wow, Bilko, what a cornucopia o' riches this week has been, with all this Brady and Planxty appearing out of the past to delight us. Thanks again and again.
Never Be
Beaten
@alonzogarbanzo
Cornucopia indeed!
As long as I can get em I'll keep puttin em up!
Thanks for watchin'.
Glorius, what a talented bunch they were/are
Pure magic
I've always loved the fact that "The Good Ship Kangaroo" isn't at all about the ship or its crew but about the narrator's girl, whereas "The Girls of Dublin Town" has nothing to do with girls but is all about the sailors and their ship.
What a song
Ride on Chirsty, ride on
niceeeeeee
I might have missed it below, but does anyone know the name of the tune Liam plays?
yes, I noticed the same thing. Any Irish people here who can clarify?
yeah ! you are right, as in "of course I"ll wisit you", the man who drives the wan,Christy back in the day did like to get a few pints inside him,it was probably that or the China Hottentoff nudge...nudge....wink....wink. Great song anyway.
is it just me or does he keep pronouncing his vs as ws, and wice wersa
It's wery annoying.
Wery annoying indeed 😅 the only reason I can think of is to suit the German, Austrian listens. He's going to alot of effort to pronounce it that way has to be a reason. 😂
@@davidhoward6645 It's an old English way of pronouncing words. The most memorable example of this I can think of is in Dickens's Pickwick Papers where a character called Sam Weller often speaks in this fashion in the novel that launched Dickens and made him the novelist a household name worldwide.
At one time you washed you laundry in a copper kettle, more accurately you boiled and that may be where the confusion arises from.
Christy Moore and friends???? nigga that;'s Planxty
...A China rat, a Bengal cat & a Bombay cockatoo..
- I love the lyrics & story of this song!
Can anybody tell me who wrote it? And is it unique to Planxty?
Iv never heard anyone else singing it or a version of it.
Any info would be appreciated ; )
@stellamaris
The version of the song that Planxty sing is from the singing of Elizabeth Cronin (1879-1956) from Macroom, Co. Cork (an Irish traditional singer), her song is a version of a sea shanty called 'On Board the Kangaroo' which was printed on broadsides in the mid to late 19th century. It was also called 'the Bristol Sea Shanty' and was sung in Liverpool and also became popular in Ireland. The two versions are almost identical with only minor differences. The song was supposedly composed by Harry Clifton (1824-1872), known as 'Handsome Harry Clifton'. He was a singer and songwriter of comic songs. It was published in 1856. Several ships in the 19th century were named 'Kangaroo'.
Harry Clifton in the 1800's
@@arondonnelly334 There's no "supposedly" about it. The song "On board the Kangaroo" was unquestionably written by the English music hall star Harry Clifton. As far as I remember in 1852.
It's easy to look up online, you'll find the frontispiece of the printed song, and lots more info.
Unlike me and my spelling!