I think this song is one of the finest written. Hal Ketchum's cover was my introduction to it, years ago. I just accidentally discovered Mick's today, and intend to spend time today, discovering more of Mick Hanly's songs.
The thematics of the Norwegian version is about being finding shelter after being lost for a long time in harsh weather. Tells a story about I man gone hunting, not being able to find his cabin, and at the point of giving up, he eventually comes across it - Which is the Chorus. "Then I finally came a cross a wiggly little hut, One wall crumbling, roof just as bad. Freezing cold, body shaking, but above all, I was glad" It´s one of the Hellbillies`greatest hits TODAY, played on every live show.
Hearing this great song performed by the author, for the first time, is such a treat. but.... I couldn't help think to myself... ever wonder what a bunch of drunks singing karaoke sounds like? Here you go, as Mick graciously invites the audience to join in. These song lyrics have haunted me, since first hearing, but more than ever having lost two loves of my life (wives) one to death and the other to divorce. I just now awoke from a dream in which the second visited me, bigger than life. This has been a regular event for me, going on for all these years. Can't seem to shake the deep love I still feel for each of my former wives. I was blessed to have had each in my arms for the time I did. Blessing's to all the sentimental people out there.
@@stephencoveney4269 Yeah, the second wife divorced me, unfortunately. Her name is Krista and she has been out of my life since 2005. She had been divorced before, so I knew it could be tough to hold her, especially with each of us having two children from our previous marriages. Oh well nothing ventured was my attitude and she was a lot of fun for 5 years at least.
My mom had this cassette, so I feel grateful to have grow up with the original. It was always one of my favorite songs, even though I could only truly understand its meaning (and brilliance) in maturity.
The Norwegian version is called "Krasafaren Steinbu" and is about a hunter who gets lost on the mountain in bad weather and finds refuge in a rickety shack he stumbles upon. =)
In 1978 I visited Norway with a troupe of Irish dancers.I was 14.We stayed in host houses.My childhood friend and I stayed with a family who insisted we didn't leave the door open because the beloved family cat may escape.Yes,that happened.We couldn't really understand the abuse in Norwegian we got for leaving the door open.That friend died last summer.Its funny how music can affect the brain.Or relate to another life experience.Thats my story of Norway.From Ireland to Norway,no hard feelings.We had a wonderful time many of us had never been outside Ireland back then.☘️
But this is the original version my friend as Mick is the one who wrote the song which is performed by so many :) so hence this will always be the best version :)
Absolutely the original is the best! One of my favorite songs with MANY covers on youtube. My favorite cover is by Meincartman on YT. I think it really captures the sound and feel of the original. I might be partial, but I've listened to a bunch of covers of this great song. Thanks to Mick H!
Oh Mick, thank you for this song & Hal too for picking it up. I feel like you "saw" the man I loved & who loved me so well. My man crossed over, and my heart is past the point of rescue-but this song sustains me, oh yes....can't wait to hear more of you, Mick.
I love to listen to the writer sing his/her own song because I hear/feel exactly what was intended. Its a beautiful song and even better now that I have felt what you intended. Thank you. Best version ever!
This song resonates with me -- but many versions are too 'produced' the only real version is Mick with his guitar -- and Mary Black Am I past the point of rescue ?
Simply classic!!! It reminds me of my uncle Mick (also Hanley but not half as cool as this git!!!) Still miss Mick Hanley a (tiny) but lol - he'd knock 19 colours of shit out of me lolol
This is the one you're thinkin of? Well, here's the Norwegian version... not about a goat... but it's great, and REALLY popular in Norway.. "Hellbillies, Krasafaren Steinbu"
i like that he's making fun of my Country's known version of it called "Ei Krasafaren Steinbu" which was written by the Hellbillies, which is a norwegian band, and that is the version of this song i grew up with. but the original is so much better, and i have to say, Mick sings it perfectly.
