It's the Same Old Shillelagh
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"It's the Same Old Shillelagh" is an Irish novelty song written by Pat White
. Its subject is a young Irish-American who inherits his father's shillelagh. The composer himself recorded this song, and the record was distributed through the Yorkville Phonograph Shop in New York City. RCA Victor pressed the record, but it carried a custom "Yorkville" label.
It was recorded by various artists of Irish-American ancestry, such as Billy Murray
(1940) and most notably Bing Crosby
(1945), typically with an affected Irish accent. The inherent violence and Irish stereotyping in the song were better tolerated in their day than they are in the 21st Century.
Pat White
Pat, Patrick or Patricia White may refer to:*Patricia White, British Tenpin Bowling Association chairman*Patrick White , Nobel prize winning Australian author*Pat White , American professional baseball and football player...
. Its subject is a young Irish-American who inherits his father's shillelagh. The composer himself recorded this song, and the record was distributed through the Yorkville Phonograph Shop in New York City. RCA Victor pressed the record, but it carried a custom "Yorkville" label.
It was recorded by various artists of Irish-American ancestry, such as Billy Murray
Billy Murray (singer)
William Thomas "Billy" Murray was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th century...
(1940) and most notably Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
(1945), typically with an affected Irish accent. The inherent violence and Irish stereotyping in the song were better tolerated in their day than they are in the 21st Century.
Sample lyric
- If there’s a fight, I’ll be all right,
- I'll knock 'em cold, you see;
- Because I have the old shillelagh
- Father gave to me.