Oh, ho, ro, the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley oh....
.Good song, heard it a lot in Ireland. pubs. Preferably with a pint, this is a fast drinking song. Try to keep up, a pint helps.
We always sang along with it all, kept up with the speed and fun. The three versions above give a view of the pub with its party and music. Can you imagine all these musicians together? ? A fun night, is to be found indeed if you ever get an opportunity to attend a seisun at some pub in Ireland.
Paddy Moloney died this past week at age 83. He is considered to be the Irish musician who put Irish music to the forefront.
Basically, he played many of the instruments.
My 3-4th gr. students learned this song. We sang it during rainy days (too wet to play outside), danced until we wore ourselves out. Well, I was worn out.
