Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney
This was written in 1874 by Ed Harrigan, the famous 19th century playwright of Harrigan and Hart fame. The central figure is somewhat of a composite characterization of well-to-do, upwardly mobile Irish Americans of that era. The song quickly became highly popular in the music halls of New York City...
[Verse 1]
I am a man of great influence
And educated to a high degree
I came when small from Donegal
And my cousin Jimmy came along with me
On the city road I was situated
In a lodging house with me brother Dan
'Till by perseverance I elevated
And I went to the front like a solid man
[Chorus]
So come with me and I will treat you decent
I'll sit you down and I will fill your can
And along the street all the friends I meet
Say there goes Muldoon, he's a solid man
[Verse 2]
At any party or at a raffle
I always go as an invited guest
As conspicuous as the great Lord Mayor boys
I wear a nosegay upon me chest
And when called upon for to address the meeting
With no regard for clique or clan
I read the Constitution with great elocution
Because you see I am a solid man
[Chorus]
So come with me and I will treat you decent
I'll sit you down and I will fill your can
And along the street all the friends I meet
Say there goes Muldoon, he's a solid man
[Verse 3]
I control the tombs, I control the island
My constituents they all go there
To enjoy their summers recreation
And take the enchanting East River air
I am known in Harlem, I'm known in Jersey
I am welcomed hearty at every hand
And come what may on St. Patrick's Day
I march away like a solid man
[Chorus]
So come with me and I will treat you decent
I'll sit you down and I will fill your can
And along the street all the friends I meet
Say there goes Muldoon, he's a solid man
Muldoon the Solid Man was written by Ed Harrison.
Muldoon the Solid Man was produced by Mick Moloney.