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Whisky on the Wind

from Howlin' Heavin' Shanties by Junkman's Choir

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A pean to a local weel kent son and his worldwide famous drink.

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As I was walking down Hill Street, just the other day. Passed dear old Johnnie Walker. Well, it was on my way. A sweet, sweet smell came in the breeze there was nothing left to say. I tasted whisky on the wind, and I didnae have to pay.
Whisky on the wind. Whisky on the wind. To waste a single drop, would be a bloody sin. Whisky on the wind. Whisky on the wind. I pray to God way up on high to keep it blowing in.
As I made my way down to the pub my face was all aglow. I dreamed of streams of whisky like the river Irvine’s flow. Like mighty rains that fill the plains or the driving hail or snow. I wish they tasted like the wind that drifts in high or low.
As I walked home that night and the moon shone on my back. Passed dear old Johnny Walker my thirst was still intact. Like Archimedes in the bath, I knew what that place lacked – a new head of the company and the taster should be sacked.

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from Howlin' Heavin' Shanties, released September 29, 2002
Lyrics: D Allardice
Music: D Allardice; Junkman's Choir

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Junkman's Choir Scotland, UK

Junkman's Choir are a two man band with a global sound; playing a mix of Cajun, country sea shanties, rockin' reels and spinning some twists and turns on the works of Rabbie Burns.
The sound of accordion, pocket trumpet, guitar and vocals, is as unique as it is infectious.
Look out for them on street or stage, stomping out their steel-toed rhythm.
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