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Punching Russell Crowe The Subject Of New Song
June 20th, 2008
In a week that saw comedian Joan Rivers call him a “f*cking sh*t” live on British television, Russell Crowe has now been immortalized in a new song called ‘The Night I Punched Russell Crowe’ – and his rep is not amused.
Los Angeles indie band Gaelic Storm, most noted for featuring in the movie ‘Titanic’, have turned an incident involving the ‘American Gangster’ star into a catchy little number.
Reliving the night, band member Patrick Murphy reveals, “I was managing an Irish bar in LA. He drank there. I was on first name terms with him. But one day he came in and lit up a cigarette. I asked him nicely to put it out. You weren’t allowed to smoke; he knew that.”
Murphy continues, “The next I knew a brawl broke out and I gave him my best shot – right on the nose. I am ashamed to say I ran for my life.”
Crowe’s representative, Alan Nierob, informed the New York Post’s Page Six that the incident never happened and that, “I don’t know if he [Crowe] knows anything about it. Who cares?”
Listen to the song by clicking here.
Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.
June 20th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
It’s pathetic how many people are using Russell Crowe’s name to get some publicity for themselves lately.
June 21st, 2008 at 1:46 am
Russell Crowe is one of my favorite actors and I am shocked that Joan Rivers and the Gaelic Storm would stoop so low as to say this kind of garbage about a fine young man. I’m so sorry to see all of this press about it. The band is looking for any kind of publicity and Joan Rivers has proven once again that she has no class and is obviously no lady! They both should publicly apologize to Mr. Crowe.
June 21st, 2008 at 3:41 am
It is so plain to see. Those individuals who dig for dirt around Russell Crowe are simply jealous of the fact that he excells in his acting, and some people hate his kind of perfection it makes them mad and the only thing they can do is to hang on to his name and make money from this. Somehow I think it’s all water off a duck’s back to a man of his stature. I’ve read about how he looks at his work with a truly working class attitude; cries when a farm animal or pet dies;and he admits himself that he detests fame. Russell Crowe is an original. Leave him be.
June 21st, 2008 at 5:32 am
This is one band that I promise you won’t find in MY FRIENDS on My Space! The song is disgusting!
June 21st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Oh, please people. Don’t be so uptight. I love Russell but the song is funny. The guy punched him and ran away! Lighten up.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:53 am
Like it or not, Luminella, the song is a true story and just happens to be coming out at the same time as Joan Rivers’ rant. It’s really very simple and all in good fun.
June 25th, 2008 at 6:46 am
It’s all pretty funny. And I heard it was indeed an actual event several years ago. I like Russell Crowe, but LIGHTEN UP people. yikes! I am Maximus!
August 1st, 2008 at 5:19 pm
If you didn’t have an asshole the size of a dime, you probably wouldn’t be so uptight to listen to the whole song. Hell even if this never happened, its a catchy song. IF I punched Russel Crowe at 5’2′ I just might write a song about it. Hell he’s Maximus for christ sake, is this thing really bothering him, or his PR rep?
But, lets face the truth, I have no musical talent, so I’ll leave the music to Gaelic Storm. As for the humor, loosen up a little, let some shit out. mmmKay… this means you Keith Suzanne and Layne.
Eat some fiber, don’t be so uptight. Crazy how people defend their movie idol, but cant defend the true talent underneath: like music, writing, directing, and good humor. If you ask me, saying an actor is good just states that they are a convincing liar.
April 14th, 2009 at 3:15 am
It’s a song by a band. Who cares if it happend or not, it’s just a good, funny song. Russell Crowe probably doesn’t give a shit! Why should you? Grow up.
October 16th, 2009 at 4:04 am
i know Galeic Storm and believe it or not, that is not what happened, he did punch russell but it was a more in depth story than the song shows
January 26th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Another song on the same album: Don't Let The Truth Get In the Way (of a Good Story).
May 13th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Number one, it's an Irish Band, a song about a brawl is in the same fine tradition (see "Red Haired Girl" about someone winning a fight and winning the woman). Second, someone can be an excellent actor AND not have a nice personality (or any other trait), just because the have one talent doesn't mean that they immediately have the glow of perfection in all the other areas of their life (and, conversely, they may have other talents that we don't know about). Third, Gaelic Storm doesn't need publicity as such, they were in a little "250 million dollar music video" called The Titanic, which made their career. In Chicago, they typically sell out House of Blues. Fourth, it is a funny song and, in a sense, the singer is making fun of himself for running away….
August 5th, 2010 at 1:25 am
I don't think they need the publicity. Also the lead singer isn't pressing charges and is flattering Crowe's overbearing egotistical sense of manliness. Quite frankly Russell needs to stop being such a prick and buy the man a beer.
August 31st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I live in Wauwatosa and for as many years as I can remember Gaelic Storm has been giving free concerts before performing at Irish Fest in downtown Milwaukee. This group rocks, the song is funny, and Crowe is an excellent actor. Brawling is a part of being Irish/Scottish, and as well a part of Crowe's culture. I think we should bury the hatchet and get them together.
March 22nd, 2011 at 9:02 am
Russel Crowe is a woman and why do you care if people make fun of him? People get made fun of all of the time so why dont you go back to Russia you communist bastard. Go Irish!
March 22nd, 2011 at 9:05 am
Right!! You know everything that ever happened to Russell Crowe? Is he your boyfriend or something? Get a clue.
May 31st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
I agree with ya, Whip. In fact Gaelic Storm should invite him to sing on stage with them and then they can brawl for the audience. Could be a great pay per view event.
July 11th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Russell Crowe is a child with a minor talent in acting…..
July 11th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
GROW UP …It is just a song…