Thin Lizzy - Whiskey In The Jar

"Whiskey In The Jar" is a traditional southern Irish song, one of the most famous Irish songs in the world. It has been sung and performed by a great many artists, and the beginnings of its popularity date back to the 1950s. In today's post we would like to invite you to this song from the repertoire of the Irish rock bandThin Lizzy. The song was very popular on the Irish and British charts in 1973.

A similar version of the song was recorded in 1998 by the band Metallica, although it features a slightly heavier sound. Metallica won a Grammy for it in 2000 in the Best Hard Rock Performance category. In 2019, the song was also included on the album "Shine a Light" by Canadian singer Bryana Adamsa.