The Humours of Whiskey (Irish Folk Song) Cover

#TheHumoursOfWhiskey #WhiskeyMeBoys #Hosier

[myae]

Petition for a full version of this song with all six verses cause that was amazing!

[AndaraBledin]

Lyrics!

Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle
What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream
What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal
What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam

What'll make the lame walk, what will make the dumb talk,
The elixir of life and philospher's stone
And what helped Mr. Brunnell to build the Thames Tunnel
Wasn't it poteen from ould Inisowen

So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
And oh lord, it's no wonder, if lightning and thunder
Weren't made from the plunder of poteen me boys.

You maidens pathetic, with lovers athletic
For liquid cosmetic, you can't beat the drop
With a glow to your cheek, it will make your heart leap
It'll quiet a stallion and cure an old cob

At the mouth you would drool, be reduced to a fool
You'd kick up your heels and you'd peel to the buff
Then 'tis he'd be pathetic while you'd be athletic
If only you'd take a few drops of the stuff

So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
For there's nothing like whiskey to make maidens frisky
It soon separates all the men from the boys.

[CSGhostAnimation]

I feel like there's a remix should drop with a sick fiddle and harp solo.

Hundred million views strong to anyone who does that.

[KYSTON]

More Irish songs please !! Really Nice !!

[ANNEKE]

I can almost imagine myself sitting in Sean's Bar again while listening to fiddlers and singers and drinking a pint of Bulmers (Sláinte!).
Now I miss Ireland even more.

[elecampane]

As a non-native English speaker I had some trouble making out the fast-paced words with an accent, so here's lyrics for other people like me:

Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle
What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream
What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal
What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam

What'll make the lame walk, what will make the dumb talk,
The elixir of life and philospher's stone
And what helped Mr. Brunnell to build the Thames Tunnel
Wasn't it poteen from ould Inisowen

So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
Oh lord, it's no wonder, if lightning and thunder
Weren't made from the plunder of poteen me boys.

You maidens pathetic, with lovers athletic
For liquid cosmetic, you can't beat the drop
With a glow to your cheek, it will make your heart leap
It'll quiet a stallion or cure an old cob

At the mouth you would drool, be reduced to a fool
You'd kick up your heels and you'd peel to the buff
Then 'tis he'd be pathetic while you'd be athletic
If only you'd take a few drops of the stuff

So stick to the cratur' the best thing in nature
For sinking your sorrows and raising your joys
For there's nothing like whiskey to make maidens frisky
It soon separates all the men from the boys.

(the actual song is longer, but that's the part in the video)

[grimwriter]

So my father was a folk music buff; he died when I was very young, but not before he instilled me with a love for the stuff. This one was my favorite, but I could never remember the name, and so was never able to find it. Until now. Thanks so much, Colm, for bringing the past back, and for your lovely music. :) I'll look forward to your next video per the usual; blessings on you!

[makaylahountz]

You are the only person who can get my one year old asleep here lately. This single Mother thanks you sir. 😅💕

[elecampane]

That's impressive, I half expected you to faint from the oxygen deprivation in the end: it's like not a single intake of breath interrupts an 80 seconds of singing! And that goes for the background hum too!
Amazing, and thank you for introducing me to this song

[MrPlaylist]

My only complaint is that it isn't longer. That's why I listen to it on loop

[nicholaselliott]

Fantastic! I love that we get to hear Irish folk songs from you since they will naturally 'suit' your accent quite well and allow us who aren't familiar with them like we are sea shanties to enjoy the culture you're sharing. Thank you so much Colm! That tempo and enunciation was challenging and you rocked it!

[seagreen]

Ooo 2 in a week! I feel spoiled by your industriousness 😄

[MattTHEWombat]

I am forever amazed by your talent and ability. Your ability to breathe without breaks is beyond anything I could ever do - let alone hit those notes. Well done again mate, I hope you’re proud of yourself because you really are amazing :)

[Keiawyn]

This is only a minute and a half long.
That's it. That's my only complaint. This made my day. :) Thanks.

[MariaGM.]

This makes me feel weirdly nostalgic even though I'm from Spain and I've never been to Ireland. The power of music is incredible. Excellent cover, Colm!

[obadijahparks]

The only song about alcoholicshism that I genuinely like.

[justaviewer.]

You already know the is gonna be amazing

[truthtellermom]

i am trapped in the gravitational pull of this video, please help can't stop watching it. 20th time now can't break away help.

[Hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon]

greetings, humans of Earth, i have arrived to the scene of performance

[annonchalant]

God bless your soul .... not heard this for over 20 yrs
Willy mcbride would definitely send a chill down my spine n loads of tears in my eyes ....