"Johnny Jump Up" is an Irish drinking song by Tadhg Jordan from County Cork.[1] It was first popularized by Jimmy Crowley, and then brought to a wider audience by Christy Moore.[2]
"Johnny Jump Up" | |
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Song by Tadhg Jordan |
Johnny Jump Up is a strong cider, apparently made stronger by being stored in old whiskey barrels. The song contains numerous local Cork references such as "Up The Lee Road," where a psychiatric hospital was located.[3]
References
edit- ^ Johnny jump up, retrieved 30 July 2021
- ^ "Johnny Jump Up – an Irish drinking song". Irish Music Daily. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Johnny Jump Up – an Irish drinking song". Irish Music Daily. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
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