7 Best Dropkick Murphys Songs

Dropkick Murphys  are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1996. The band was signed to Hellcat Records in 1997 and released their debut album Do or Die in 1998. Since then, the band has released eight studio albums, three live albums, two compilations, sixteen singles, and nine music videos.

The Dropkick Murphys have been described as “one of the best live bands in the world” by Rolling Stone magazine. The band is known for its energetic live shows and has toured extensively worldwide. They have also played at a number of major music festivals including Reading and Leeds Festivals in the UK, Lollapalooza in the US, and Oxegen in Ireland.

The Dropkick Murphys have released a number of popular songs including “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”, “The Warrior’s Code”, “Shipping Out to Boston”, and “The Irish Rover”. The band has also made a number of television appearances, most notably on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

1. “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”

Dropkick Murphys ‘ first single, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”, was released in 2005 and quickly became a fan favorite. The song peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Modern Rock chart and has been used in a number of television shows and movies including The Departed, The Town, and Shameless.

2. “The Warrior’s Code”

“The Warrior’s Code” is the title track from Dropkick Murphys’ second album. The song is an ode to fallen soldiers and includes the line “This is the warrior’s code: never retreat, never surrender”. The song was nominated for Best Single at the Kerrang! Awards in 2006.

3. “Shipping Out to Boston”

“Shipping Out to Boston” is a cover of the song “Shipping Up to Boston” by Woody Guthrie. The Dropkick Murphys’ version of the song was used in the trailer for the movie The Departed and was also featured on the soundtrack for the game Madden NFL 07.

4. “The Irish Rover”

“The Irish Rover” is a traditional Irish folk song that has been covered by a number of artists including The Pogues, Flogging Molly, and Great Big Sea. The Dropkick Murphys’ version of the song was featured on the soundtrack for the game Grand Theft Auto IV.

5. “Rose Tattoo”

“Rose Tattoo” is a single from Dropkick Murphys’ fifth studio album, Going Out in Style. The song is about a woman who is covered in tattoos and is inspired by the life of Boston gangster Charles “The Angel” Solimine.

6. “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

“You’ll Never Walk Alone” is a cover of the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the musical Carousel. The Dropkick Murphys’ version of the song was used in the trailer for the movie Green Zone and was also featured on the soundtrack for the game MLB 11: The Show.

7. “The Boys Are Back”

“The Boys Are Back” is the lead single from Dropkick Murphys’ seventh studio album, Signed and Sealed in Blood. The song peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Modern Rock chart and was used in a number of television commercials.