The single might have done even better on the UK Singles Chart had there not been competition from established Irish recording artist Val Doonican, who released a cover version of the song at the same time.
In particular, their popularity may be attributed to the influence of singers such as Andy Williams and Val Doonican, who appeared in these type of jumpers in their television Christmas specials.
The colloquial name for the driver of a jaunting car was "jarvey", referenced in the song "The Jarvey Was a Leprechaun" by Val Doonican.
Today, Val Doonican is among Knotty Green's rich and famous residents.
It was picked up in the United Kingdom by Irish singer Val Doonican, who made the top five with the song.
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This will be followed by another collection of essays on Irish music, featuring new material on the Pogues, Val Doonican, The Waterboys, and Augusta Holmes.
Over the years many well-known artists have appeared at the Pavilion Theatre including - Ken Dodd; Cannon and Ball; Joe Brown, The Searchers; Jimmy Tarbuck; Paul Daniels; The Barron Knights; Marty Wilde; Vince Hill; Max Bygraves; Val Doonican;Raymond Froggatt.