It was noted that most famous musicians go deep into the folklore of various countries to create their works. The old Irish ballad "Whiskey in the Jar" in the XX century became popular thanks to the group "Metallica", which made such an amazing cover on it that it won the hearts of music lovers around the world. Since then, many other famous groups have quailed her, so forgetting about this hit will not succeed.
Song history
It is not known exactly when exactly the national Irish song, called Whiskey In The Jar, was born. However, usually folklorists date it to the 17th century. It is believed that it was based on the story of the famous criminal Patrick Fleming, who, according to reports, was executed in 1650.
Meaning of the song
The text of the song "Whiskey in the jar", or translated into Russian "Whiskey in a flask", tells the story of a robber who, after committing a daring crime, was betrayed by the lady of her heart. However, it is also worthwhile to understand that the original simply does not exist in a single test - the names of both the girl and the main character, as well as the place in which events unfold, are constantly changing. Even the ways of betraying the beloved are very different - in some texts she spoils his weapon, and in others she simply surrenders to the authorities after the robber robbed the official.
When the song began to spread around the world, once in colonial America, it was very fond of the local population. Sympathy arose because of the meaning of the text: the robbery of a British official, a representative of a government that Americans did not like. So there was a new version of the piece of music, which had the same storyline, but used American characters and places.
Performers
Performed Metallica Whiskey in the Jar for her album Garage Inc. This version was so popular with the audience that it earned the Grammy Honorary Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
However, in addition to this group, it was realized by a number of other popular musicians. For example, among them are U2, Smokie, Thin Lizzy and many others. Now the song is recognized almost as a visiting card of Irish folk musicians who constantly re-sing it to their own motive.
Conclusion
Whiskey In The Jar is considered a great example of how a national song can be crafted in order to become a real hit. It is believed that based on it was written "Beggar's Opera", the creator of which John Gay was so impressed with "Whiskey in the jar" that he decided to write his own version of the legend. Now there are many variations of the composition, which is performed in various musical styles.