Tag Archives: Drinking songs

Magpie Lane’s A Taste of Ale

Posted on 11th February 2016 by Lars Nilsson

I must confess I find it very hard to be impartial about this one. Choosing to fill a whole CD with songs about one of my favourite subjects, English beer, Magpie Lane has surely won my heart. Magpie Lane is … Continue reading →

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David Ingle’s The Bacchanalian Tradition in British Isles Songs, 1600-1900

Posted on 11th February 2016 by Vonnie

It’s hard to go wrong when you’re talking about (and singing) drinking songs to a group of amiable and lubricated folkies in a warm room on a cold, rainy night. David Ingle did a fine job providing context for English … Continue reading →

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Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem’s Irish Drinking Songs: Come Fill Your Glass With Us / Various artists: Whiskey in the Jar: Essential Drinking Songs & Sing Alongs

Posted on 25th January 2016 by Lars Nilsson

I seldom drink anything stronger than fortified wine, but I can always tell an Irish strong one from a Scottish. It is quite easy really. In Scotland they spell it “whisky” and in Ireland “whiskey.” Just look at the label. … Continue reading →

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