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Canadian-Celtic Folk Music
Canada
Приєднався 12 кві 2017
A channel focused mostly on Newfoundland (and to a lesser degree Canadian) folk music of a Celtic style, ranging from instrumental tunes to folks songs.
Murphy's Law - The Tides Are Turning
From their 1998 album "Never The Same Way Twice".
Song written by one of the members, Carl Sooley.
Lyrics:
[Verse]
The tides are now turning,
The boats are all gone.
And the fishermen don't fish anymore.
The nets are all pulled up,
And stowed in their sheds.
While the mid summer days are not over.
[Verse]
The government has closed down the fishery,
And there's no work to be done..
Boats are hauled in the beaches,
Where the summer sun bleaches.
And the paint peels and cracks in the sun.
[Verse]
Gone are the fish sheds along the ridge road
I remember so well as a boy
Flakes can't be found now along the sea shore
With the salt cod spread neatly to dry.
[Verse]
Those scenes are now only memories,
Of a time when the fishing was best.
And the heroes back then were the proud fishermen.
Who are now paid to stay home and rest.
[Verse]
The tides are now turning,
Small wharfs are no more.
Made from loggers with bark peeled clean,
Splitting tables and puncheons aren't there anymore.
Blubber barrels no more can be seen.
[Verse]
And the boats that danced on the collar,
Now lie to rot in the sand.
For the pride has been stripped from the face and the lips,
Of the sea stained but proud fishermen.
Yes the pride has been stripped from the face and the lips,
Of the sea stained but proud fishermen.
Song written by one of the members, Carl Sooley.
Lyrics:
[Verse]
The tides are now turning,
The boats are all gone.
And the fishermen don't fish anymore.
The nets are all pulled up,
And stowed in their sheds.
While the mid summer days are not over.
[Verse]
The government has closed down the fishery,
And there's no work to be done..
Boats are hauled in the beaches,
Where the summer sun bleaches.
And the paint peels and cracks in the sun.
[Verse]
Gone are the fish sheds along the ridge road
I remember so well as a boy
Flakes can't be found now along the sea shore
With the salt cod spread neatly to dry.
[Verse]
Those scenes are now only memories,
Of a time when the fishing was best.
And the heroes back then were the proud fishermen.
Who are now paid to stay home and rest.
[Verse]
The tides are now turning,
Small wharfs are no more.
Made from loggers with bark peeled clean,
Splitting tables and puncheons aren't there anymore.
Blubber barrels no more can be seen.
[Verse]
And the boats that danced on the collar,
Now lie to rot in the sand.
For the pride has been stripped from the face and the lips,
Of the sea stained but proud fishermen.
Yes the pride has been stripped from the face and the lips,
Of the sea stained but proud fishermen.
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Murphy's Law - The Great Northern Trek
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From their 1998 album "Never The Same Way Twice". Song written by one of the members, Ken Campbell. He dedicated the song to Martin Sillett, Gus Bennett, & Paulus Semigak. For further context, the band recorded this album in Happy Valley Goose Bay (Newfoundland), so I would assume they were based out of Labrador. Lyrics: *Verse* I left with the band, That cold winter's day. On grudging machines...
Murphy's Law - Chesley James
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From their 1998 album "Never The Same Way Twice". Song written by one of the members, Carl Sooley. Lyrics: [Verse] He was standing on the dock when the news had come around, That his country was at war. He heard the enemy was conquering allied lands, And he could stand no more. He gathered all his family by his side, He kissed his darling mother. A mother's hopes and dreams were crushed that da...
Clyde Way - Trucker's Waltz
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From his 1991 album "Jigs, Reels & Waltzs (Trucker's Style)". Tune composed by Clyde Way.
Clyde Way - Gear Jammin' Reel
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From his 1991 album "Jigs, Reels & Waltzs (Trucker's Style)". Tune composed by Clyde Way.
Clyde Way - 18 Wheels Reel
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From his 1991 album "Jigs, Reels & Waltzs (Trucker's Style)". Tune composed by Clyde Way.
Friends Of Rufus - Isle Of Newfoundland
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From their 2003 self-titled album. The group began in the early 1990's, shortly after the passing of Rufus Guinchard (1899 - 1990). They were based out of Corner Brook, which is also where Rufus spent his final days according to The Canadian Encyclopedia.
Friends Of Rufus - Newfoundland Express
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From their 2003 self-titled album. This song was written in the 1940's by the late Joseph (Duffy) O'Brian, and was picked up by his now-late friend Cleve Best. (Note that the spelling on Joseph's name and nickname could be incorrect, i.e., O'Brian vs. O'Brien, and Duffy vs. Duff). There is a TV recording of Cleve, called Homemade Jam, in which he said Duff lived down in Maple Valley, which migh...
Friends Of Rufus - Face In The Mountain
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From their 2003 self-titled album. The group began in the early 1990's, shortly after the passing of Rufus Guinchard (1899 - 1990). They were based out of Corner Brook, which is also where Rufus spent his final days according to The Canadian Encyclopedia. This song was written by Carl White, and is in reference to a landmark near Corner Brook. "The Face In The Mountain" is now fairly eroded and...
Skraeling - Fiddler's Green
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From their 2008 album "The Wrecker Liberty". Song written by British folk musician John Conolly in 1966.
Skraeling - Dirty Jigs: Gan Ainm / Gan Ainm
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From their 2008 album "The Wrecker Liberty". 0:00 Gan Ainm (No. 1) 1:32 Gan Ainm (No. 2)
Skraeling - Reels: Gan Ainm / The Congress
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From their 2008 album "The Wrecker Liberty". 0:00 Gan Ainm 1:33 The Congress
Allan Ricketts - Tunes: Flying Falcon Jig No. 1 / Flying Falcon Jig No. 2
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From his 2009 album "Rivers". Titled as "Flying Falcon" on the album, at least one of the two jigs are a composition of Allan Ricketts. 0:00 Flying Falcon Jig No. 1 1:00 Flying Falcon Jig No. 2
The Kitty Vitty Minstrels - Minstrel Boy / Wearing Of The Green (instrumentals)
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From their 1973 album "The Cliffs Of Baccalieu". The Newfoundland single (polka) known as "The Kissing Dance" was derived from the song melody of Wearing Of The Green (which also shares a melody with at least two other Irish songs, The Rising Of The Moon, and, The Orange & The Green). 0:00 Minstrel Boy 1:37 Wearing Of The Green
The Kitty Vitty Minstrels - Paddy's Jig (single/polka)
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From their 1973 album "The Cliffs Of Baccalieu".
The Kitty Vitty Minstrels - The Time Of 9:13
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The Kitty Vitty Minstrels - The Time Of 9:13
The Kitty Vitty Minstrels - Star Of Logy Bay
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The Kitty Vitty Minstrels - Star Of Logy Bay
Celtae - The Dancing Master / Brother's Jig / The Boys Of Tangredee / Morrison's / Star Of Munster
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Celtae - The Dancing Master / Brother's Jig / The Boys Of Tangredee / Morrison's / Star Of Munster
Celtae - Killer Cod (tunes w/ a few vocals)
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Celtae - Killer Cod (tunes w/ a few vocals)
Fogo Island Accordion Group - Boys In The Bunkhouse (single/polka)
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Fogo Island Accordion Group - Boys In The Bunkhouse (single/polka)
Fogo Island Accordion Group - Walbourne's Double (jig)
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Fogo Island Accordion Group - Walbourne's Double (jig)
Fogo Island Accordion Group - Joe Batt's Breakdown
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Fogo Island Accordion Group - Joe Batt's Breakdown
Fogo Island Accordion Group - Off She Goes (single/polka)
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Fogo Island Accordion Group - Off She Goes (single/polka)
The Late Bloomers - A Bay Man Like Me
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The Late Bloomers - A Bay Man Like Me
The Late Bloomers - By The Glow Of The Kerosene Light
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The Late Bloomers - By The Glow Of The Kerosene Light
Irene B Mellon - The Old Sunday Dinner
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Irene B Mellon - The Old Sunday Dinner
Irene B Mellon - Paddy Stole The Rope
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Irene B Mellon - Paddy Stole The Rope
Gordie Sampson played guitar on this track…such an incredible talent in every way…my heart breaks that this band didn’t last very long. I was very lucky to be associated with this incredibly talented bunch of people for such a short time
Arthur’s voice is so unique and such an amazing compliment to this song and arrangement.
Nice to listen on cassette
One Of Newfoundlands Best Accordian Players Mr Wince Saunders.
I'm Emile's son Jim - thanks for posting
Hey Jim, enjoyed listening to your father's music. A few tunes of his are some of my favs. Did you or any other siblings pick up the fiddle as well?
Awesome
Does not sound anything like Trip to the Cottage????
It's been a while since I posted the video, but I would have labelled it based on what they said or what was indicated elsewhere. As for it not being Trip To The Cottage, yes, its not the tune more commonly known by that name. With that said, it's not uncommon for tunes to be mislabelled or multiple tunes to have the same name
Great Song, Thanks Folks
Great Tune, Thanks Folks.
Thanks for uploading this! I discovered Cleve Best’s Homemade Jam version maybe a year or two ago, and the Newfoundland Railway itself probably around the same time. Amazing rail line and sad that it’s gone, suffered much the same fate as so many other railroads. I also came up with these lyrics to fit in between the second and third verses: “Now we’re on to Clarenville, through the forests we will go. You can feel the wheels rumbling, as the cars rock to and fro. On to Gambo and to Gander, then Bishop’s Falls is next. We’re nearly halfway home now on the Newfoundland Express.”
Thank you for sharing Chris. Nice addition to the song with that new verse.
Thank you so much for uploading this! I'd love to see the entire album!
You're welcome! Will consider posting a few more of the songs in the future, though I'm on the fence about posting many songs from any particular album
keep it up
Will do. But likely in waves, e.g., several posts in a relatively short period of time, then a break.
very good from an irishman
Second one is old hag you have killed me
First reel is Irish. It's known by two names: Walker Street and The Traveler.
Thank you Mac. Ed probably knew it by one of the Canadian or Quebec names for the tune, seems there are a few of those as well (see tune #143 on TheSession), e.g., "Reel De Voyageur" and "The Laborer’s". Will update the video title as such
Very cool! I love that genre of folk music.
Appreciate being exposed to this music. Thanks
Doesn’t Spirit Of The West also sing this song
Yes, it is a cover of Spirit Of The West. One of SOTW's band members wrote the song
Fantastic…voice of Angel 🌹
Randomly found this, not even looking for this kind of music. Badass tune.
Best Newfoundland Bodhran player ive ever heard
THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS STUDIO CUT BACK ON LINE , IT'S THE BEST ONE ! I MISSED IT A LOT
I love the folk-rock version of Cooley's Reel/Centennial Highway Reel that Figgy Duff recorded on their 'After the Tempest' album...
B'ys, if you're going to play Rufus tunes, learn the tune. Especially when Rufus is right there! Great set of tunes though.
So happy to see this.
Dancers: Flip Janes, Paddy Mackey, Bill Barry, Frank Barry, Aggie Walsh, (Mercedes Barry?),(?), (?). And of course Phil Dinn on the bodhran and introducing the dance. So great to see this, thank you for keeping our dear friends alive.
'Promo SM'
Thank You, I have been looking for this version!!!