This song was a spin
off of an old Celtic bagpipe song, Scotland the Brave. Bagpipes
played by Joe Delany of Boston.
02. Do or Die
The title track of the release, this song
paired with 'Cadence to Arms' was played by the Dropkicks
first in every show from fall of 1997 till early summer 1999.
03. Get Up
04. Never Alone
Always a popular choice at a Dropkick
show.
05. Caught in a Jar
If you are proficient in step-dancing,
now's the time to jig away. One of the most interactive songs
they play.
06. Memories Remain
Originally this song was called 'Friends
Like You', eventually 'Memories Remain' became the final choice
for the title.
07. Road of the Righteous
Also featured on a few compilation CDs.
08. Far Away Coast
Most people thing this song is about Ireland,
but Mike McColgan is referring to the Middle East.
09. Fightstarter Karoake
You'll also find this song on a previous
release, the Dropkick Murphys/Ducky Boys split 7". This
version is faster and has more shouts.
10. Barroom Hero
A popular Dropkick song, one of the first
songs they made. It was also the first Dropkick video.
11. 3rd Man In
12. Tenant Enemy #1
A strike back at all the horrible, greedy
landlords
13. Finnegan's Wake
An old Irish tune revived in full fashion,
also a fan favorite.
14. Noble
A song about one of Mike McColgan's friends.
15. Boys on the Dock
[Pub version]. Ken Casey's grandfather,
John Kelly is the man referred to in the song. This is an
acoustic version.