The Scratch - Sally MacLennane

Our cover of The Pogues classic 'Sally MacLennane'.

Mixed by Aidan Cunningham
Produced by Aidan Cunningham & The Scratch
Mastered by John Greenham
Recorded in The Nutshed Studio

Video shot, edited and graded by Paul Gleeson.

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[Jedman]

I just saw this band perform live two days ago opening for Dropkick Murphys they were amazing, definitely made me a fan, I hope they blow up.

[somalleyin]

Had the privilege to witness this live the day of Shane's passing. A lovely tribute and a smashing cover

[PsychoticFruitfly]

saw these guys last night with Dropkick Murphy and Pennywise. i was really not ready for this song to be played as a dirge, but what a fantastic live set. wish they'd have played longer.

[sameaston]

Thanks to all for bringing it to little Warren Ohio last night. Welcome to the states and God willing I'll see you again for another round 👊🤘

[DariusOfPersia]

Well, Jimmy played harmonica in the pub where I was born
He played it from the nighttime to the peaceful early morn
He soothed the souls of psychos and the men who had the horn
And they all looked very happy in the morning

Now Jimmy didn't like his place in this world of ours
Where the Elephant Man broke strong men's necks, when he had too many Powers
So sad to see the grieving of the people that I'm leaving
And he took the road for God knows in the morning

We walked him to the station in the rain
We kissed him as we put him on the train
And we sang him a song of times long gone
And we knew that we'd be seeing him again

Sad to say I must be on my way
So buy me beer and whiskey 'cause I'm going far away
I'd like to think of me returning when I can
To the greatest little boozer and to Sally MacLennane

The years passed by, the times they changed, I grew to be a man
I learned to love the virtues of sweet Sally MacLennane
I took the jeers and drank the beers and crawled back home at dawn
And ended up a barman in the morning

I played the pump and took the hump and watered whiskey down
I talked of whores and horses to the men who drank the brown
I heard them say that Jimmy's making money far away
And some people left for Heaven without warning

We walked him to the station in the rain
We kissed him as we put him on the train
And we sang him a song of times long gone
And we knew that we'd be seeing him again

Sad to say I must be on my way
So buy me beer and whiskey 'cause I'm going far away
I'd like to think of me returning when I can
To the greatest little boozer and to Sally MacLennane

[robobunch]

Like others, I saw em open for the Murphys and Pennywise. These boys blew the roof off the place.

[HighlandPaddy]

The build up....was not disappointed. Nice production on this one gents

[niamhsiobhain]

A cover I never knew I needed. Absolutely unreal.

[pestilentcentaur]

Saw these guys tour with pennywise and Dropkick Murphys. Loved every song they played.

[schnickelbop]

Buala bos, a chairde. Íontach ar fad - a fine racket you made and great song to cover

[Mike_B_]

I would fly to Dublin just to see these guys, then fly back home...if only I could fly 😄

[nighthawk]

I gotta say, in reno i thought you were the beat band that played, the way you can feel the drums through your entire body was a really cool experience

[mikecrabtree]

Saw this band a week ago. Absolutely blew me away!

[Darthburkie]

Just saw these guys last night opening for the Dropkick Murphys. WHAT A SHOW! So glad I got to see them. You guys have a new fan!

[TheBillybiker]

One of the best "celebrations" of a song i've yet to hear.❤

[setantahound]

Youtube randomly recommended this to me, absolutely blown away. One of my favourite songs and definitely the best cover I've ever heard. Bravo

[timothyames]

Saw you guys in Binghamton NY, Saturday! You rock, very much enjoyed your set!! Slainte! 🇨🇮🍻👍🏻

[nazulium]

Seen these guys open in north dakota with the drop kick Murphy and pennnywise. They were hard to top. I'm a new fan

[JohnOehmler]

My brother and I caught you boys in Wheeling, WV a couple months ago with Murphys. You definitely made a couple fans out of us. A++ performance. Very grateful we attended that one 🤘🤘🤘

[brandencook]

Heard you boys for the first time in Calgary the other night and absolutely fell in love with your music.