| It's the Same Old Shillelagh | |
| Type: | song |
| Artist: | Pat White |
| Released: | 1927 |
| Genre: | Novelty song |
| Label: | Yokville |
"It's the Same Old Shillelagh" is an Irish novelty song written by Pat White. Its subject is a young Irish-American who inherits his father's shillelagh. The composer himself recorded this song on May 25, 1927 for Victor Records (No. 20760),[1] and the record was distributed through the Yorkville Phonograph Shop in New York City. RCA Victor pressed the record, but it carried a custom "Yorkville" label.
It was recorded by various artists of Irish-American ancestry, such as Billy Murray (recorded with Harry's Tavern Band, Bluebird 10811, 1940)[2] and most notably Bing Crosby (recorded December 6, 1945 and included in his album St. Patrick's Day),[3] typically with an affected Irish accent.[4]
Dennis Day included the song on his album Shillelaghs & Shamrocks! (1961).[5]
Glen Daly included the song on his album It's Glen Again - "Live" at the Ashfield, Glasgow (1970).[6]
An early, public version:
The Bing Crosby version: