Irish Rovers

Artist: The Irish Rovers

Album: The Best of The Irish Rovers

Year Released: 1999

Track-By-Track

The Unicorn

Ever wonder why we don’t have unicorns? The Rovers have explained it here in a song that the whole family will love. It’s got a catchy melody and lyrics that can only be described as cute.

Liverpool Lou

Are they insinuating that girls from Liverpool (scouse) are unpredictable? Can’t say they’re wrong. What say you, English readers?

The Orange And The Green

Background: The colours of the Irish flag are orange, white, and green. The orange represents the Protestant faith, and the green represents the Catholic faith.  They don’t, or at least didn’t used to, get along very well.

Lily The Pink

Good luck getting this out of your head. You’re welcome. Just a fun song. Could make a good drinking game. 

Did She Mention My Name

The title of this track are half the lyrics. Good song. Little bit needy, but good.

The Irish Rover

A live version, so the lyrics aren’t exactly as you’ll find them online. So listen carefully. Also, check out the original to hear the differences.

Whiskey On A Sunday (The Puppet Song)

A chill vibe that’ll take you back to the old country, whether you’re Irish or not.

The Biplane, Ever More

Heroic tale of a little biplane who rose above his circumstances and size. Take that jets!

Mrs. Crandall’s Boarding House

You may have to listen to this one a couple times to catch every image they e painted in the lyrics. Then you’ll laugh, if only quietly to yourself.

Winken’ Blinken And Nod

Do yourself a favor and look up the poem. Same words, different spelling (Wynken, Blynken, and Nod)

Goodbye Mrs. Durkin

Fun song about going to “Califarny” during the gold rush. One line is particularly relatable: “Goodbye Mrs. Durkin, I’m sick and tired of workin’”.

The Black Velvet Band

All I can say is, “Poor guy!” A cautionary tale, for sure. Cautionary and catchy.

Years May Come, Years May Go

Straightforward message. The past is past, but there’s always the future. Great tune.

The Marvelous Toy

We all had that favorite toy, growing up. This tune is catchy while making you think of your childhood. Fun song.

Goodbye Mick And Goodbye Pat

Fast-paced like what we usually picture Irish music to be. Sure to get stuck in your head, and no, I’m not even a little sorry.

Nancy Whiskey

Another live version that starts with a fun quote. You probably shouldn’t let kids listen to this. Unless you really like the chorus, that is. They’ll be singing it on a loop for days. 

Recommended?

Yes! A great “best of” compilation for the whole family. 

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