It's the Same Old Shillelagh

"It's the Same Old Shillelagh"
Irish song by Pat White
Released 1927
Genre Novelty song
Label Yokville
Songwriter(s) Pat White

"It's the Same Old Shillelagh" is an Irish novelty song written by Pat White. Its subject is a young Irish-American who inherits his father's shillelagh. The composer himself recorded this song on May 25, 1927 for Victor Records (No. 20760),[1] and the record was distributed through the Yorkville Phonograph Shop in New York City. RCA Victor pressed the record, but it carried a custom "Yorkville" label.

It was recorded by various artists of Irish-American ancestry, such as Billy Murray (recorded with Harry's Tavern Band, Bluebird 10811, 1940)[2] and most notably Bing Crosby (recorded December 6, 1945 and included in his album St. Patrick's Day),[3] typically with an affected Irish accent.[4]

Dennis Day included the song on his album Shillelaghs & Shamrocks! (1961).[5]

Glen Daly included the song on his album It's Glen Again - "Live" at the Ashfield, Glasgow (1970).[6]

The inherent violence and Irish stereotyping in the song were better tolerated in their day than they are in the 21st Century.

Sample lyric

If there’s a fight, I’ll be all right
I'll knock 'em cold, you see
Because I have the old shillelagh
Father gave to me

References

  1. ↑ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Same Old Shillelagh". madinpursuit.com. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
  5. ↑ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
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