In 1997, Gaelic Storm appeared in the film Titanic as the steerage band. This catapulted them into touring, where they were met with extreme success and popularity. They have toured throughout the United States and Canada, in the United Kingdom, France, and Japan.
To this date, Gaelic Storm tours aggressively, and plays over 125 dates a year. It has also put out six albums since its inception, including the compilation album Special Reserve. The band is notable for its energetic rendering of traditional Irish music and Scottish traditional music, and for its albums which repeatedly top the Billboard world music charts.[citation needed]
Gaelic Storm's album Bring Yer Wellies was released on July 25, 2006 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard World Chart, #16 on the Internet Sales Chart and #31 on the Independent Album Chart. Their fifth album, How Are We Getting Home?, was released in August 2004 and debuted at #3 on the Billboard World Music Charts, #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and re-entered the September 2005 World Albums Chart at #3. "Gaelic Storm". Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
Over its history, the band has replaced its fiddle player a few times, its drummer once, and added Highland, Uilleann, and Deger (electronic) bagpipes to its instrumentation.
In January 2006 the band released its first DVD titled "Gaelic Storm: Live In Chicago". The show was filmed live at the House of Blues in Chicago.
A Simlish version of the song, Scalliwag, from the band's latest album, Bring Yer Wellies, was recorded and featured on the World music channel in the expansion pack, The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, for the popular PC Game, The Sims 2.
Now the next album of Gaelic Storm was released in July 8, 2008, titled "What's the Rumpus?" released by their own label, Lost Again Records. Taken from the Amazon.com Editorial Review of the album, "Inspired by the music that drives their loyal fan base, Whats the Rumpus is a wild party of an album, full of colorful characters and outrageous stories, flavored with Gaelic Storm's signature acoustic sound that gets you dancing and never lets you go. I think this is some of the best writing we have ever done, everything seemed to come together perfectly for this CD, says Steve Twigger, This is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and a barrel of good times. From the upbeat opening title track to the final cut, The Night I Punched Russell Crowe; (a true story involving singer Patrick Murphy), the music captures the contagious energy of the bands carefree attitude and infectious live performances. With instruments ranging from African drums, Irish bagpipes and Celtic fiddle to trombones and Cajun-style accordions, WTR is a three-ring circus of acrobatic songs, swirling tunes and galloping rhythms. Steve Twigger produced the project with co-production by drummer Ryan Lacey and Pat Manske, and additional production by Patrick Murphy. Returning to The Zone studio in Austin TX where the band recorded their previous release Bring Yer Wellies, Gaelic Storm also enlisted the help of a few select Austin locals including Lloyd Maines and 1960's psychedelic performer, Arthur Brown, to round out their eclectic Celtic sound. To quote Patrick Murphy, We have so much fun together as a band, we managed to capture some of the good times we have together on this recording.
Gaelic Storm also includes: Ryan Lacey on drums and world percussion (graduated twice from the Los Angeles Music Academy, once for hands and once for sticks), Pete Purvis of Merrickville, Ontario on uilleann pipes, tin whistle, deger pipes and highland pipes (a Grade 1 piper who toured with award winning pipe bands including the Braemar Pipe Band and played at 2000 Sydney Olympics) and the newest member of the band Jessie Burns on fiddle (originally from Suffolk, England, now living in Colorado)." and Celtic rock genres.
Drink The Night Away
Gaelic Storm Lyrics
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Looking for a new tomorrow,
Don't know when we're coming home,
So we'll drink, and we'll dance,
And we'll drown our sorrow!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
Now, I don't know what there lies in store,
But it's better than this
That's why I'm willing ,
To stake my claim on a foreign shore,
Whit me spoons, and me fiddle,
And half a shlling!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
I dreamt a place,
I know it's true
Where the dolphins play and it's always sunny.
The girls are brown and the ocean blue,
Less work to do,
But you make more money!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
I must be off by morning's light,
I can hear our bo'sun's whistle blowing,
So its one more kiss,
And one more fight,
And one more song while the beer is flowing!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
When the sky is grey,
Look out to sea.
When the waves are high and the light is dying,
Well raise a glass and think of me...
When I'm home again,
Boys, I'll be buying!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Weigh, hey, hey!
We'll drink the night away!
The Gaelic Storm song "Drink the Night Away" tells the story of a group of sailors who set sail at daybreak, not knowing when they will return home. They are in search of a new beginning, willing to leave their old lives behind and embrace the unknown. Despite their uncertainty, they remain optimistic and choose to celebrate the moment with music, dance, and plenty of alcohol. The lyrics express a strong sense of camaraderie, as the sailors look out for one another and share in their adventures.
The chorus is a rousing call to action, inviting everyone to join in the revelry and enjoy the moment. The verses, meanwhile, are filled with vivid imagery of the sea and the promise of a bright future. The sailors dream of finding a place where the dolphins play and the girls are brown, where life is easy and money flows freely. Yet, even as they dream, they are mindful of their duty and know that they must return home soon.
The song captures the spirit of adventure and the joy of living in the moment. It celebrates the bond of friendship and the courage it takes to embrace the unknown. It invites everyone to forget their worries and "drink the night away".
Line by Line Meaning
We set sail at half-past morn,
We started our journey early in the morning,
Looking for a new tomorrow,
We are hopeful of finding new opportunities
Don't know when we're coming home,
We are uncertain of when we will return home
So we'll drink, and we'll dance,
We will spend our time joyfully and freely
And we'll drown our sorrow!
We will forget our problems and worries
Weigh-hey! Hey Laddie Hey!
Celebratory exclamation
Weigh, hey, hey!
Celebratory exclamation
We'll drink the night away!
We will keep drinking and enjoying ourselves
Now, I don't know what there lies in store,
I am uncertain of what the future holds
But it's better than this
It is still better than the current situation
That's why I'm willing ,
That is why I am ready
To stake my claim on a foreign shore,
To venture out and find a new place to call home
Whit me spoons, and me fiddle,
With my musical instruments
And half a shlling!
And a small amount of money
I dreamt a place,
I had a vision of a place
I know it's true
I am certain that it exists
Where the dolphins play and it's always sunny.
A place of beauty and joy, with ideal weather conditions
The girls are brown and the ocean blue,
The people and surroundings are mesmerizing
Less work to do,
More leisurely lifestyle
But you make more money!
More possibilities for financial prosperity
I must be off by morning's light,
I have to leave early the next day
I can hear our bo'sun's whistle blowing,
It is time to board the ship
So its one more kiss,
One final goodbye kiss
And one more fight,
One final battle, either literally or figuratively
And one more song while the beer is flowing!
One final moment of joy and celebration
When the sky is grey,
During difficult moments
Look out to sea.
Find comfort in the vast openness of the ocean
When the waves are high and the light is dying,
During challenging times, such as during a storm or sunset
Well raise a glass and think of me...
Toast to each other's well-being and remember our bond
When I'm home again,
Once I return home
Boys, I'll be buying!
I will treat my friends to a drink
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEPHEN TWIGGER, STEPHEN WEHMEYER
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