Johnny Jump Up (song)

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"Johnny Jump Up"
Song by Tadhg Jordan

"Johnny Jump Up" is an Irish drinking song by Tadhg Jordan from County Cork. [1] It was first popularized by Jimmy Crowley, and then brought to a wider audience by Christy Moore. [2]

Johnny Jump Up is a strong cider, apparently made stronger by being stored in old whiskey barrels. The song contains numerous local Cork references such as "Up The Lee Road," where a psychiatric hospital was located. [3]

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References

  1. Johnny jump up, 2 May 2015, retrieved 30 July 2021
  2. "Johnny Jump Up – an Irish drinking song". Irish Music Daily. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. "Johnny Jump Up – an Irish drinking song". Irish Music Daily. Retrieved 30 July 2021.