Do or Die

Released January 1998
Available on CD & 12" Vinyl

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01. Cadence To Arms

 

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.

16. Skinhead on the MBTA