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"Peg o' My Heart" is a popular song written by Alfred Bryan (words) and Fred Fisher (music). It was published on March 15, 1913 and it featured in the 1913 musical Ziegfeld Follies. The song was first performed publicly by Irving Kaufman in 1912 at The College Inn in New York City after he had stumbled across a draft of sheet music on a shelf at the Leo Feist offices. The song was inspired by the main character in the very successful broadway play of the time, Peg o' My Heart, that debuted December 20, 1912 at the Cort Theatre in NYC. The play was written by J. Hartley Manners and starred Laurette Taylor in the title role. Taylor appeared on the cover of early published sheet music. The song, performed by Max Harris and his Novelty Trio (based on a version by The Harmonicats), was used as the theme of the BBC miniseries The Singing Detective (1986). When recording engineer Bill Putnam recorded The Harmonicats version of the song, he became the first person to use artificial reverberation creatively on a pop recording, with the use of the first reverb chamber, which had been set up in the studio's bathroom. Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys covered the song on their 2011 album, Going Out In Style. Their version features a guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen. 


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Dropkick Murphys

Dropkick Murphys are an American punk rock band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for the label, and making a name for themselves locally through constant touring and yearly St. Patrick's Day week shows, held in and around Boston. The 2004 single "Tessie" became the band's first and one of their biggest charting singles to date. The band's final Hellcat release, 2005's The Warrior's Code, included "I'm Shipping Up to Boston", which was featured in the Academy Award-winning movie The Departed and went on to become one of the band's biggest singles, one of their best-known songs, and an anthem for Boston sports teams. more »

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Song Composition Information
"Peg o' My Heart" is actually an old song that gained popularity in the early 1900s following its composition by Fred Fischer and Alfred Bryan in 1913.
The Harmonicats’ Version
The Harmonicats version was instrumental, placing a harmonica at the forefront of the arrangement. This was surprisingly different for the times, as most songs of the era focused on vocals. - It was released in 1947 and became an instant hit. The Harmonicats’ version climbed to the number one spot on the Billboard music charts and remained there for several weeks. - It is still considered one of the best-selling harmonica records of all time.
Dropkick Murphys' Version
Punk rock band, Dropkick Murphys, covered the song decades later in 2011 for their album 'Going Out in Style.' - They brought their signature punk rock sound to the tune, infusing it with high energy guitars and drums. The band also added their own lyrics to the song. - Dropkick Murphys' rendition of "Peg o' My Heart" received positive reviews and has since become one of the band's fan favorites. They often perform the song at live concerts.
Bruce Springsteen Collaboration
Notably, music legend Bruce Springsteen collaborated with Dropkick Murphys on their version of "Peg o' My Heart," providing additional vocals to the track. - The collaboration got a lot of attention within the music industry, further increasing the popularity of the song.
Song Meaning
The original "Peg o' My Heart" was about a man who falls in love with a woman named Peg, and despite their differences, promises to always keep her in his heart. - The Dropkick Murphys version maintains the central theme of love but expresses it in a more rebellious, punk rock manner.
Song Legacy
Despite being written over a hundred years ago, "Peg o' My Heart" continues to be covered and interpreted by various artists, demonstrating the timeless nature of its themes. With each interpretation, the song is introduced to a new generation of listeners.

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