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.
South Australia
Gaelic Storm Lyrics
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Heave away, Haul away!
In South Australia, round Cape Horn,
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Heave away, Haul away!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
Now as I went out one morning fair,
Heave away, Haul away!
'twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair,
Bound for South Australia!
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Heave away, Haul away!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
We're bound for South Australia
I shook her up, I shook her down,
Heave away, Haul away!
I shook her up and down the town!
Bound for South Australia!
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Heave away, Haul away!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
We're bound for South Australia
There's one thing that does grieve my mind,
Heave away, Haul away!
It's leaving Nancy Blair behind,
We're bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Heave away, Haul away!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
We're bound for South Australia
And as we wallup around Cape Horn,
Heave away, Haul away!
You wish to God you'd never been born!
Bound for South Australia!
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Heave away, Haul away!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
We're bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Heave away, Haul away!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
We're bound for South Australia
The song "South Australia" by Gaelic Storm is an energetic folk tune that tells the story of a sailor from South Australia who sets out to sea and meets a woman named Nancy Blair. The song begins with the sailor proudly stating that he was born in South Australia, and he and his shipmates are bound for the same location. They sing of their journey around Cape Horn, which is known for its treacherous winds and rough seas. The chorus of the song, "Haul away, you rollin' king!" is a traditional sea shanty phrase that sailors used to coordinate their movements when hauling ropes on a ship.
As the song continues, the sailor tells of his encounter with Nancy Blair, whom he "shook up and down the town." Despite his excitement about the journey and the new adventure on which he is embarking, the sailor laments that he must leave Nancy behind. The chorus remains a constant throughout the song, serving to keep the rhythm and the spirits of the crew high as they face the challenges of a long voyage.
Overall, "South Australia" is a song filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of adventure that reflects the spirit of sailors and their love for the sea. It is a beautifully crafted song that transports the listener into a world of adventure and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
In South Australia I was born,
I was born in South Australia, and now I'm leaving to go somewhere else
Heave away, Haul away!
Let's get going and start the journey!
In South Australia, round Cape Horn,
We're leaving South Australia and heading around Cape Horn to our destination
Bound for South Australia
We're on our way to South Australia
Haul away, you rollin' king!
Let's keep pushing forward and making progress!
Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
Join in and let's sing together as we make our journey
Now as I went out one morning fair,
One morning, while out and about, I met Miss Nancy Blair
'twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair,
I met Miss Nancy Blair while out and about
I shook her up, I shook her down,
I enjoyed spending time with Miss Nancy Blair, and we had some fun together in the town
I shook her up and down the town!
I showed Miss Nancy Blair a good time in the town we were in
There's one thing that does grieve my mind,
Leaving Miss Nancy Blair behind is the one thing that is troubling me
It's leaving Nancy Blair behind,
I'm sad about leaving Nancy Blair behind
And as we wallup around Cape Horn,
As we continue around Cape Horn
You wish to God you'd never been born!
You'll wish you were never born by the time we're done traveling around Cape Horn
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PHILIP CHEVRON, JAMES THIRKHILL FEARNLEY, DARRYL GATWICK HUNT, ANDREW DAVID RANKEN, TERRY WOODS, JEREMY MAX FINER, SHANE PATRICK MACGOWAN, PETER RICHARD STACY, UNKNOWN COMPOSER AUTHOR
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Darius
In South Australia I was born
Heave away, haul away
In South Australia round Cape Horn
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
As I roved out one morning fair
Heave away, haul away
'Twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
I shook her up and I shook her down
Heave away, haul away
I shook her up and down the town
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
There's one thing that does grieve my mind
Heave away, haul away
It's leaving Nancy Blair behind
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
And as we wallop around Cape Horn
Heave away, haul away
You'll wish to God you'd never been born
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
modestmeow
I love how it gets upbeat about a minute in. you guy are great!
Darius
In South Australia I was born
Heave away, haul away
In South Australia round Cape Horn
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
As I roved out one morning fair
Heave away, haul away
'Twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
I shook her up and I shook her down
Heave away, haul away
I shook her up and down the town
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
There's one thing that does grieve my mind
Heave away, haul away
It's leaving Nancy Blair behind
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
And as we wallop around Cape Horn
Heave away, haul away
You'll wish to God you'd never been born
Bound for South Australia
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
Haul away, you rolling king
Heave away, haul away
Haul away, you'll hear me sing
"We're bound for South Australia!"
ethan fennell
awesome song!
Nate Young
Anyone know where to find the harp tabs?
Ivan
yeah I'd like it too!!!
Max Mantell
They sound Irish
Marie Ranney
They are.
Gerald Cullen
irish convict song
Robert Weber
its an old sea shanty
Alan B'Stard M P
it's a English song not Irish in origin