Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)

"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" is a song written and performed by American hip hop group House of Pain. Released in 1992 through Tommy Boy Records, it was the second single from their debut studio album, Fine Malt Lyrics (1992). It peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)"
Single by House of Pain
from the album House of Pain
Released	1992
Recorded	1992
Studio	Image Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:38
Label	Tommy Boy Records
Songwriters	Erik Francis Schrody Daniel O'Connor Leor Dimant
Producer	DJ Lethal (also exec.)
House of Pain singles chronology
"Jump Around" (1992) "Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" (1992) "Who's the Man?" (1993)
Music video
"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" on YouTube

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" (LP Version)	3:38
2.	"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" (Muggs Main Mix)	3:30
3.	"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" (Muggs Instrumental)	3:30
4.	"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" (Butch Vig Mix)	5:38
5.	"Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" (Salaam Main Pass)	3:58
6.	"Put Your Head Out" (LP Version)	3:02
Total length:		21:44

Charts

Chart (1992–93)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	81
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3]	50
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)	21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4]	39
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5]	18
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	23
UK Airplay (ERA)[7]	58
UK Dance (Music Week)[8]	5
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[9]	37
US Billboard Hot 100[10]	65
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]	74
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[12]	14
US Radio Songs (Billboard)[13]	74