The Moonshiner
1,064 views · Published 22 January 2008 · 3:57 · Indexed 8 October 2026
Channel: John Bennett · 2008 · Music
I tried to no avail on the traditional style ala Clancy Brothers, but had to give up. Since this song is so similar to Rye Whiskey, and that song is much more simplistic I decided to give it a go with that melody. (Even with that, I screwed up a couple of times) Also many people know this song from Bob Dylan, but this is not any where close to his version. I was trying to go more traditional. There is a long standing argument on where this song originated. Some say Ireland, some say America. I too wish I knew, but I will be content in my gut feel that The Moonshiner came from Ireland and Rye Whiskey came from America. This song was requested by kassurinReiChan, I hope it is good enough.
