Johnny Jump Up (song) explained

Johnny Jump Up
Artist:	Tadhg Jordan

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

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.^[2]

External links

• Lyrics at Christy Moore's web site, from Jimmy Crowley

Notes and References

1. Web site: Johnny Jump Up – an Irish drinking song. 2021-07-30. Irish Music Daily. en-us.
2. Web site: Johnny Jump Up – an Irish drinking song. 2021-07-30. Irish Music Daily. en-us.