Christy Moore — Delirium Tremens
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I dreamt a dream the other night I couldn't sleep a wink
The rats were tryin' to count the sheep and I was off the drink
There were footsteps in the parlour and voices on the stairs
I was climbin' up the walls and movin' round the chairs.
I looked out from under the blanket up at the fireplace.
The Pope and John F. Kennedy were starin' in me face.*
Suddenly it dawned at me I was getting the old D.T.s
When the Child o' Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece.
CHORUS
Goodbye to the Port and Brandy, to the Vodka and the Stag,
To the Schmiddick and the Harpic, the bottled draught and keg.
As I sat lookin' up the Guinness ad I could never figure out
How your man stayed up on the surfboard after 14 pints of stout.
Well I swore upon the bible I'd never touch a drop.
My heart was palpitatin' I was sure 'twas going to stop,
Thinkin' I was dyin' I gave my soul to God to keep.
A tenner to St. Anthony to help me get some sleep.
I fell into an awful nightmare - got a dreadful shock.
When I dreamt there was no Duty-free at the airport down in Knock.
George Seawright was sayin' the rosary and SPUC were on the pill.**
Frank Patterson was gargled and he singin' Spancil Hill.
CHORUS
I dreamt that Mr. Haughey had recaptured Crossmaglen
Then Garret got re-elected and gave it back again.
Dick Spring and Roger Casement were on board the Marita-Ann
As she sailed into Fenit they were singin' Banna Strand.
I dreamt Archbishop McNamara was on Spike Island for 3 nights
Havin' been arrested for supportin' Traveller's rights.
I dreamt that Ruairi Quinn was smokin' marijuana in the Dail
Barry Desmond handin' Frenchies out to scuts in Fianna Fail.
CHORUS
I dreamt of Nell McCafferty and Mary Kenny too
The things that we got up to, but I'm not tellin' you.
I dreamt I was in a jacuzzi along with Alice Glenn
'twas then I knew I'd never ever, ever drink again.
CHORUS
The rats were tryin' to count the sheep and I was off the drink
There were footsteps in the parlour and voices on the stairs
I was climbin' up the walls and movin' round the chairs.
I looked out from under the blanket up at the fireplace.
The Pope and John F. Kennedy were starin' in me face.*
Suddenly it dawned at me I was getting the old D.T.s
When the Child o' Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece.
CHORUS
Goodbye to the Port and Brandy, to the Vodka and the Stag,
To the Schmiddick and the Harpic, the bottled draught and keg.
As I sat lookin' up the Guinness ad I could never figure out
How your man stayed up on the surfboard after 14 pints of stout.
Well I swore upon the bible I'd never touch a drop.
My heart was palpitatin' I was sure 'twas going to stop,
Thinkin' I was dyin' I gave my soul to God to keep.
A tenner to St. Anthony to help me get some sleep.
I fell into an awful nightmare - got a dreadful shock.
When I dreamt there was no Duty-free at the airport down in Knock.
George Seawright was sayin' the rosary and SPUC were on the pill.**
Frank Patterson was gargled and he singin' Spancil Hill.
CHORUS
I dreamt that Mr. Haughey had recaptured Crossmaglen
Then Garret got re-elected and gave it back again.
Dick Spring and Roger Casement were on board the Marita-Ann
As she sailed into Fenit they were singin' Banna Strand.
I dreamt Archbishop McNamara was on Spike Island for 3 nights
Havin' been arrested for supportin' Traveller's rights.
I dreamt that Ruairi Quinn was smokin' marijuana in the Dail
Barry Desmond handin' Frenchies out to scuts in Fianna Fail.
CHORUS
I dreamt of Nell McCafferty and Mary Kenny too
The things that we got up to, but I'm not tellin' you.
I dreamt I was in a jacuzzi along with Alice Glenn
'twas then I knew I'd never ever, ever drink again.
CHORUS
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Is it too early to start drinking?
Affectionately know in Ireland as Thristy Hoor..
Intrigued if the non-Irish listeners can follow the clever lyrics about local parish-pump dealings and crooked politicians from the early 80s
Intrigued if the non-Irish listeners can follow the clever lyrics about local parish-pump dealings and crooked politicians from the early 80s
An Irish Leonard Cohen?
Bleech.....no pub songs thank you!
Most Excellent! Cheers!
anotherlistener wrote:
I'll shake yor hand if we ever meet..... :-)
Delirium Tremens voted best beer in the world in 2008.
I'll shake yor hand if we ever meet..... :-)
Whoah, haven't heard Christy Moore since I was in Shizuoka '88-'90 and this colleague of mine came back from a long study and stay in the U.K. with lots and lots of great tunes, and some of them, such as Christy M, Mano Negra, Les Negresses Vertes, I was hearing for the first time, and of course, it blew my mind. All of his imports were good, but I do remember being struck most mightily, as was he, by the often staggeringly sad and illustrative poetry set to music and sung by this great Irish legend I hadn't yet known of (I recall many snippets of many songs, the titles all forgotten now, but one with the refrain of "Misha, Misha, God Help Her," was very powerful indeed), and as my copied cassette got damaged shortly after, I haven't heard this voice since — until now. Great to hear RP confirming the magical workings of the infinite network of timely connections among Time and Space and All and Everything In Between.
Delirium Tremens voted best beer in the world in 2008.
There are a number of better examples of Christy Moore's work available, but I suppose this will have to do for now. This is the first time ever hearing him on any radio that I can remember.
Loved Planxty and 'twas a joy to hear this one. What a combination with the Jimmy Buffet song.
Don't really care for "talk songs."
Big fan. Along with Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny he is one of the pioneers of modern Irish folk music individually and with bands like Planxty and Patrick Street.
Nice way to start the day. Slainte.
Wait...whao..what happened? Did my music app suddenly switch to the Thistle & Shamrock?
As always, shaking up the line-up keeps our ears...er..on our..toes.
Nice move, RP.
As always, shaking up the line-up keeps our ears...er..on our..toes.
Nice move, RP.
Hear hear
mistyfloyd wrote:
Hey thanks for that, I had never heard it before. Such a great cover of one of my favourite songs.
mistyfloyd wrote:
Hey thanks for that, I had never heard it before. Such a great cover of one of my favourite songs.
"ef op ik dop if ee df fl surfboard" is more or less what I hear...
calypsus_1 wrote:
Christy Moore sings "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (by P.Floyd), simple beautiful, best version I've heard so far.
Hey thanks for that, I had never heard it before. Such a great cover of one of my favourite songs.
Christy Moore sings "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (by P.Floyd), simple beautiful, best version I've heard so far.
Hey thanks for that, I had never heard it before. Such a great cover of one of my favourite songs.
Christy Moore sings "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (by P.Floyd), simple beautiful, best version I've heard so far.
Good aul Christy. I do like the live version of this song.
What a treat, RP never ceases to amaze!
Awfully low rating for such a fun song.
I'll drink to this.
Christy Moore - Delerium Tremens
Jimmy Buffett - Boat Drinks
What's next, the Pina Colada Song?