Happy St. Patrick's Day! Ireland has a wealth of songs. This year, I thought I'd feature "The Parting Glass," which has Scottish origins but also a long history in Ireland, with the melody used for another Irish song. Several musical groups have used this one to end concerts, and it's also a popular pick for funerals.
The High Kings' version is very good:
Liam Clancy and Tommy Makem's version is quiet and lovely:
The group Celtic Woman also uses it for a rousing finale:
Face Vocal Band delivers an a cappella rendition:
Lastly, here's a whiskey ad with memorable use of the song:
Feel free to mention and link any favorite Irish tunes in the comments.
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