369. Johnny Jump-Up (Traditional Irish) - John Walsh

Because of the general shortage of materials during World War One, cider was stored in casks which had been used for maturing whiskey. The cider drew the spirit from the wood and the result was 'Johnny Jump-Up,' a very potent cider.

This song is set in Youghal (pronounced Yawl) which is a coastal town in Cork. People who know Cork would realise that 'Up the Lee Road' refers to a mental hospital situated there.

It is sung here by John Walsh, one of my friends from the Hong Kong Folk Society.

You can see a playlist of my Irish songs here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=373C27204B0BB31F

For lyrics and chords of my songs please see my website: http://www.raymondcrooke.com

Category:

Music

Tags:

• folk
• song
• whiskey
• cider
• john
• walsh
• hong
• kong
• society

[MerlePsyA]

Thank you, Raymond Crooke, for introducing me to John Walsh through this video. Like you, he is the "real deal", authentic, vibrant, traditional music performer.

[raymondcrooke]

@MerlePsyA You're welcome. He's a good friend, though I only see him about once a year now - when I visit Hong Kong.

[MondoBeno]

I've heard Appalachian songs that use this tune.

[raymondcrooke]

@MondoBeno I'm not surprised. A lot of Irish tunes travelled to America.

[Mansekotka]

I am originally from Finland but this is right up my street. Great tune and superb singing.

[raymondcrooke]

@Mansekotka I always enjoy John's songs. Thanks for watching.

[superoe]

thats a great version :)

I love this song ... can listen to it time after time ... :)

[waurma1]

quality song, thanks very much fo the upload, my father used sing this to me when i was young, tried johny jump up last year, easily the nicest cider i have ever had! thangs again!

[laidback4sho72]

great version! there's another version of which I'm particularly fond, performed by a group called Gaelic Storm. check them out as well here on YouTube.

[TheMakemFolksinger]

like it , great vocals, cheers The Makem Folk Singer

[3choBlast3r]

Beatifull I love the Irish ,,,, The Irish omg i'm drunk ... RAKI = 50% of fuckedupness never drink a liter of raki ,, or you'll be singing along with Irish songs while your Turkish haha

I LOVE THE IRISH (and theirn MUSIC)

[skatecauterets]

traditional irish made so much known mellodies we still hear today. ireland has such history