The Irish Rovers

The Irish Rovers is a group of Irish musicians, half of whom now live in Canada. The Canadian Irish folk group created in 1963 and named after the traditional song "The Irish Rover" is best known for their international television series, contributing to the popularization of Irish Music in North America, and for the songs "The Unicorn," "Wasn't That A Party," "The Orange and the Green," "Whiskey on a Sunday," "Lily The Pink," and "The Black Velvet Band."

The primary voices heard in the group's early songs were Will Millar (tenor), Jimmy Ferguson (baritone), George Millar and Joe Millar, and in the last twenty years, also John Reynolds and Ian Millar. Wilcil McDowell's accordion has been a signature sound of the band throughout their more than 50 years.

All but one of the band members are from Ireland. Founding member George Millar and his cousin Ian are both from

Flute/whistle player Geoffrey Kelly was born in Dumfries, Scotland.

In the 1980s, the group briefly renamed itself The Rovers. During this period, their "Wasn't That a Party" led to crossover success in the country rock genre.

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The Irish Rovers

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Drunken Sailor

Released 2012

The Boys of Belfast: A Collection of Irish Favorites

Released 2003

An Irish Christmas

Released 2002

The Irish Rovers Collection

Released 2002

The Best of The Irish Rovers

Released 1999

The Irish Rovers' Gems

Released 1996

Years May Come, Years May Go

Released 1995

Greatest Hits

Released 1981

The Rovers

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All Hung Up

Released 1968

The Unicorn

Released 1967

The First of the Irish Rovers

Released 1966

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Tales to Warm Your Mind

When the Boys Come Rollin' Home

Another Round

Tall Ships & Salty Dogs

Down by the Lagan Side

36 All-Time Greatest Hits

Party with the Rovers

Hardstuff

Silver Anniversary

The Irish Rovers Party Pack

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Hiring Fair

by: Irish Rovers

He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're
with a decent man."
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of
Stravan.
As I went down to the Hiring Fair in a place they call
the Strand,
Twas there I hired for seven long years with Grady of
Stravan.
And before I went and hired with him, he was very nice
to me.
He promised me eggs and bacon, and he then shook hands
with me,
Saying "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're with
a decent man."
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of
Stravan.
When I went up to my bed that night, I let out an awful
bawl.
For the fleas they made a fierce attack, and I got no
sleep at all.
When I came down for my breakfast, what do you think I
see,
But a dozen squawling children saying "Is there
anything there for me?"
He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're
with a decent man."
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of
Stravan.
I worked on Grady's farm til I looked an awful sight.
My bones were pushing through my skin, for I worked
from morn til night.
One day, I died and passed away, and Grady gave a grin,
Saying "He'll make good fertilizer, and there's plenty
more like him."
Saying "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're with
a decent man."




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