I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day
Encyclopedia
"I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" is a traditional Irish song
written from the point of view of a rich landowner telling the story of his day while buying drinks at a public house
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Various versions of the song exist. A recent popular version was recorded in 1985 by the Pogues
, with bass player Cait O'Riordan
on vocals.
Music of Ireland
Irish Music is the generic term for music that has been created in various genres on the island of Ireland.The indigenous music of the island is termed Irish traditional music. It has remained vibrant through the 20th, and into the 21st century, despite globalizing cultural forces...
written from the point of view of a rich landowner telling the story of his day while buying drinks at a public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
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Various versions of the song exist. A recent popular version was recorded in 1985 by the Pogues
The Pogues
The Pogues are a Celtic punk band, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before...
, with bass player Cait O'Riordan
Cait O'Riordan
Caitlín O'Riordan is a British musician. She played bass guitar for the British-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues from 1983 to 1986. She later played with Elvis Costello, her husband from 1986 to 2002, as well as several other projects....
on vocals.
Recordings
- The McCalmansThe McCalmansThe McCalmans were a folk song trio from Scotland. Formed in 1964, they recorded and toured without interruption up until they disbanded in December 2010....
on Smuggler (1975) - Archie FisherArchie FisherArchie Fisher MBE is a Scottish folk singer and song writer.-The early years:Archie Fisher was born in Glasgow on 23 October 1939 into a large singing family. His sister Cilla Fisher is also a professional singer, as was his late sister Ray. In 1960 he moved to Edinburgh and appeared regularly at...
on The Man With a Rhyme (1976) - Cilla Fisher and Artie Trezise on Balcanqhal (1976)
- The Tannahill WeaversThe Tannahill WeaversThe Tannahill Weavers are a popular band who performs traditional Scottish music. Releasing their first album in 1976 they became notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe in an ensemble setting, and in doing so helped to change the...
on The Tannahill Weavers' (1979) - Dougie MacLeanDougie MacLeanDougie MacLean OBE is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist.His career started with a traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers, in 1976. His solo career started in 1981 and since then he has recorded numerous albums...
on CRM (1979), as Jock Stewart - Barleycorn on Fields of Athenry (1982), reference: Dolphin DOLM 5034 LP
- Houghton WeaversHoughton WeaversThe Houghton Weavers are an English folk music band formed in 1975 in Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The current band members are David Littler , Steve Millington and Tony Berry .David Littler...
on In The Rare Ould Times (1983) - The PoguesThe PoguesThe Pogues are a Celtic punk band, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before...
on Rum, Sodomy, and the LashRum, Sodomy, and the LashRum Sodomy & the Lash is the second studio album by the London-based folk punk band The Pogues, released in 1985.The title is taken from a quotation, often attributed to Winston Churchill: "Don't talk to me about naval tradition...
(1985) - The DublinersThe DublinersThe Dubliners are an Irish folk band founded in 1962.-Formation and history:The Dubliners, initially known as "The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group", formed in 1962 and made a name for themselves playing regularly in O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin...
on 30 Years A-Greying30 Years A-Greying30 Years A-Greying is a double album by The Dubliners, again produced by Eamonn Campbell. 30 Years A-Greying is similar to 25 Years Celebration in that it also featurs a number of special guests. The Pogues featured again, this time on a version of "Whiskey In The Jar"...
(1992) - DanúDanúDanú is an Irish traditional music band.The members of Danú met in Waterford in Southeastern Ireland in 1994. After performing in the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2005, the then thrown-together group decided to consolidate as a band....
on All Things Considered (2002) - Sharon Kaye on Over The Ocean (2007)