The band consists of Gregor Jančič (vocals), Primož Zajšek (accordion), Martin Bezjak (viola), Tine Trapečar (banjo, acoustic guitar), Aleš Pišotek (electric guitar), Bine Zorko (bass), Aleš Voglar (drums).
The band has released a first single for the song Irish Rover in december 2009.
Drunken Sailor
Happy Ol'McWeasel Lyrics
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What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
Earl-eye in the morning!
Way ho and up she rises
Way ho and up she rises
Earl-eye in the morning!
Way ho and up she rises
Way ho and up she rises
Way ho and up she rises
Earl-eye in the morning!
Shave his belly with the rusty razor!
Shave his belly with the rusty razor!
Shave his belly with the rusty razor!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Shave his belly with the rusty razor!
Shave his belly with the rusty razor!
Shave his belly with the rusty razor!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Way ho and up she rises!
Earl-eye in the morning!
Yeah!
The traditional sea shanty "Drunken Sailor" tells the tale of a drunken sailor and what should be done with him. The lyrics of the song suggest various ways in which to deal with the inebriated sailor, from shaving his belly with a rusty razor to putting him in a longboat until he sobers up. The singer asks repeatedly what to do with the drunken sailor, and the only response is "Earl-eye in the morning!" - likely a reference to waiting until the next day to decide what to do with him.
The song's origins are unclear, but it dates back to at least the mid-19th century and was commonly sung aboard sailing ships during the era of the tall ships. It's possible that the song was used as a way to keep sailors occupied and motivated during long periods at sea. The repetitive nature of the song and its call-and-response structure would have made it easy for sailors to memorize and sing together.
Despite its dark subject matter, "Drunken Sailor" has become a beloved folk song and is often sung at pubs and parties. The song has been covered by a variety of artists, from punk bands to children's performers, and has even been used in films and television shows. Its enduring popularity proves that sea shanties still have the power to captivate audiences and connect us to our seafaring heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Earl-eye in the morning!
It's early in the morning!
What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
What are we going to do with a man who is intoxicated?
Way ho and up she rises
Heave-ho, hoist the sails!
Shave his belly with a rusty razor!
Use a rusty razor to shave his belly as a punishment.
Put him in the longboat 'til he's sober!
Place him in a boat until he becomes sober.
Yeah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement.
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@billybob7757
the guy in the middle covering his ears looks like JacksepticEye
@maticulaga8983
F YES i saw it the second i clicked on this video
@happyolmcweasel
We were told he also looks like Opie from SOA. A man of many faces. 😅
@ajijoes2006
yes AWESOME love the hard Guitar rifts mixed with the fiddle and banjo!!
this is the absolute best remake of this song i have ever heard!! truly superb
what is it about this song that everytime i hear it i get thirsty for a beer???
Mannheim Steamroller eat your heart out LOL!!
@happyolmcweasel
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@fbmotorsport4466
I was talking to your friend over Chatroulette he showed me this song. Amazing
@NURDERRWE07ify
great song,great Band!!! Prost!!!
@paolasalamoneoconnor
Yyyyeeesss!!! Your music is greeeaaat!!!
@happyolmcweasel
Thanks, mate! 🍻
@citizenerased6089
YES!