For Irish-Americans, this has become the standard to end all standards, even though it was written by an English lawyer who never set foot in Ireland. The tune is from the ‘Londonderry Aire’, Londonderry being a place that exists on British maps in the general proximity of Derry.

Theodore O’Nugent used to begin his performances of ‘Wang Dang Sweet Poteen’ by dedicating it to all that London Derriere.* Anyway, enjoy the melodious voices of the Swedish Chef, Beaker, and Animal. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

*Or not. I may have made this up.

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