It’s no surprise that the joys of whiskey is a popular theme for many a singer – band – movie around the world.
A cursory scroll through the pages of YouTube throws up many interesting videos – tunes and snippets.
Kicking off in Ireland there is the world famous “Whiskey In The Jar” by Thin Lizzy. It’s a pity that lead singer Phil Lynott’s struggles with drink and drug issues ultimately led to his early demise.
A more traditional tone is set by Shane MacGowan – another person who has a long history of excessive alcohol consumption – and teeth to make a donkey proud. Talking of pride – “nancy” is a derogatory term for a gay man – but I’d like to state I’m proud to have played my part in making Ireland the 1st country to allow gay marriage – by a popular vote! Nancy Whiskey seems to be a song about the darker side of drink.
Drinking and it’s darker side is a universal theme as shown in this tune from Nigeria by Ice Prince.
Moving on to something a little heavier – rock music – where excess is the order of the day – a group of young Germans do a whole album of whisky.
Possibly not to everyone’s taste!
More mainstream rock is represented by this Southern group – Copperhead.
Which leads to Copperhead Road.
Which leads to Whiskey Friends – a lovely little video I enjoyed immensely!
If that’s all a bit too heavy – let Seasick Steve calm you down.
Moving on to a different genre of music – more contemporary and modern – Verse And Bishop.
And on to a different continent. I knew India was a big market for whiskey – as well as being a big producer too. Amrut Fusion being an award winning expression. But I was taken aback by the amount of popular cultural imagery around whiskey. Bollywood certainly does whiskey big style!
I must admit – the gratuitous use and objectification of the female body in this video was something I thought we had moved on from – but when my granddaughters pointed out recent tracks by Miley Cyrus – Britney and others – not to mention Madonna tracks from my youth – maybe it’s just me growing old. Rachana is walking a well trodden path.
Big dance routines seem to be the order of the day in this clip.
But I’ll wind up my Indian trip with this slightly comic track.
And move to Scotland – where Andy Stewart did cheeky songs for his career.
Not forgetting the film Whiskey Galore..The Daddy of a whiskey films. Loosely based on a true event.
Which is an apt spot at which to leave my brief look at whiskey in music – dance and movie.
I hope you enjoyed it.
Please send me your own favourites and suggestions – I had fun searching for the above!
Slainte
Whiskey Nut
WestmeathWhiskeyWorld 