Whiskey in the Jar

"Whiskey in the Jar" is a famous Irish traditional song about an Irish highwayman (usually in the Cork and Kerry mountains), who is betrayed by his wife or lover. It is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs, and has been recorded by groups such as the Dubliners, The Pogues, Peter, Paul and Mary, and The Limeliters. It was also given a rock veneer by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, with iconic lead singer Phil Lynott in 1973. Pulp recorded a cover of the Thin Lizzy version in 1997, and Metallica recorded a cover in 1998. Jerry Garcia (of the Grateful Dead) and David Grisman recorded a cover of this song together.

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Irish - Song - Highwayman - Cork - Kerry - The Dubliners - The Pogues - Peter, Paul and Mary - The Limeliters - Thin Lizzy - Phil Lynott - 1973 - Pulp - Cover - 1997 - Metallica - 1998 - Jerry Garcia - Grateful Dead - David Grisman

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