It's the Same Old Shillelagh
Bing Crosby, Jesters, Bob Haggart
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Sure it's the same old shillelagh Me father brought from Ireland. And divil a man prouder than He, As he walked with it in his hand. He'd lead the band on Paddy's Day And twirle it round his mitt And divil a bit we'd laught at it Or Dad would have a fit Sure with the same old shillelagh Me father could lick a dozen men As fast as they'd get up be gorry, He'd knock 'em down again And many's the time he used it on me To make me understand The same old shillelagh Me father brought from Ireland.
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Written by: PAT WHITE
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9 facts about this song
Song Background"It's the Same Old Shillelagh" is a song popularized by the renowned American singer Bing Crosby. The song is an embodiment of Irish-American folk music tradition.
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Artist's LegacyBing Crosby was one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. However, "It's the Same Old Shillelagh" isn't one of his most remembered songs.
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Album presenceThe song, "It's the Same Old Shillelagh" is part of Bing Crosby's album titled “St. Patrick’s Day” which was released in 1955.
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Theme and ContentThe word 'Shillelagh' in the song title refers to a wooden Irish walking stick made from blackthorn or oak. It's often associated with Irish folklore and used in folk song lyrics. The song tells the story of a person's attachment and inherited love to a Shillelagh that has been passed down through generations.
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RecordingThe song was recorded on December 6, 1945 accompanied by The Jesters and Bob Haggart Orchestra.
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Irish-American Celebration"It's the Same Old Shillelagh" is often played during Irish-American celebrations, especially on St. Patrick's Day due to its Irish cultural essence.
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PopularityWhile it was not one of Crosby's top charting songs, "It's the Same Old Shillelagh" has remained a favorite among fans of Irish folk music and Crosby's repertoire.
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PerformancesOther famous performers like Dennis Day and the McNulty Family also recorded this folk standard, but it was Bing Crosby's version that went most popular.
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Linguistic HeritageThe song’s Irish linguistic influence reflects the blend of American popular music with Irish immigrant culture, common in the mid-20th century.
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