This song seems to suit Roy's voice maybe more than any other. Roy and Ronnie, the bohemian and the family man, the poet and the professional, in a match that produced such great work. Bravo to them both and we miss you Roy.
Hi , OK. "Maybe in years to come we could honour him in some way ? " I agree . We should not wait . THE CORRIES are Scottish Folk Legends . How can we honour them ?
The Rose of Allendale" is an English song, with words by Charles Jeffreys and music by Sidney Nelson, composed in the 1840s. Because the song has been recorded by Paddy Reilly and Mary Black, many people mistakenly believe the song to be an Irish song. Sometimes it is also believed to be a Scottish song. The English song lyrics are about a maiden from the town of Allendale, Northumberland . Wikipedia
It is one of the tunes and songs sung at Langholm on the Last Friday of July, Langholm Common riding Day or Langhom's Great Day. I am ann exiled Langholmite and cannot hear it without thinking of the Great day. it is on you tube check it out
@GRB01 I've heard people say that before but to me it just doesn't make sense. Mary left her heiland cot and wandered forth with me, flowers decked the mountainside etc but by far the fairest flower was the Rose of Allendale. For me the song is obviously about Mary being the said rose. In the second verse yes he's on a ship in stormy seas and in the third the desert - and what keeps him going is the thought of Mary!
@orac100 You are right in that Allandale is the earliest spelling of it but Allendale has been used also from a very early date. I think maybe because it was written by an Englishman many folk think it is about Allendale in Northumberland rather than one of the Scottish Allandales - hence they spell it Allendale. But the Northumberland village has used both spellings in the past anyway :-)
This live version is not on a CD. The studio-recorded version is on at least two of their CDs, and sounds very much like this but is a little different. When singing live, if you've noticed, Roy sometimes slightly changed the words. That doesn't matter at all here. I just find this,- as well as the one from the 1987 BBC series - which I have on DVD - more relaxed.
This one's on Years Must Roll On 1991 - BBCV4683 VHS which also has great Leezie Lindsay from same concert; I wish there were more and imagine there might be more from this concert hiding in people's taped collections (e.g., I just discovered "Lads Among Heather" song from 1976 Glasgow concert but missed on that same VHS).
High time someone put these on here. I have all their tapes.I checked for them before but ,alas, they were not here. I love the fingering of Roy on the guitar particularly: I like to put the balance in favour of one speaker so Ronnie's voice is slightly quieter and I can hear Roy's guitar more clearly: Barrat's Privateers is a great song to do this on.
Hi josparkes, I agree it's a great song...but as I used to see these guys in the 70's the song is played at "their" usual speed. I can imagine it played slower though. A the best
I miss the corres every new year i groo up lisning to them theats wen now year was the now year theay wer win of the best it was a sham wun ove them did with a bran chomer
@R3o3m3a3n3y The song is English but there is no evidence that the Allendale referred too is the one in Northumberland. It could be but there are two places in Scotland called that too. The writers wrote other pseudo-Scottish songs. Others suggest the song is about a ship but who knows. The first verse certainly sounds like it is definitely about a woman!
@R3o3m3a3n3y the rose of allendale may well be an english song but the rose of allandale is a scottish song(her hielan cot) u at the end of the day who cares were all brits under the skin
I wonder why no one can leave comments on "Bonnie Dundee". Is it because too many people know him as "Bloody Clavers"? That is what he was, a murderer of the Covenanters. Long Live Richard Cameron
o k thistlewarrior! I let you have the beard and hair..(you must be stronger than me anyway)...the singer's voice (..preferably female version!) would do the job as far as i'm concerned !
This song seems to suit Roy's voice maybe more than any other. Roy and Ronnie, the bohemian and the family man, the poet and the professional, in a match that produced such great work. Bravo to them both and we miss you Roy.
The greatest Scottish folk singers of all time
@Iain40 I had the huge honour to meet Roy Williamson on several occassions. He was the loveliest, sweetest man. I was completey in awe x
English ,Scottish or Swahili this song was a favourite of my dear late mother.A lovely song beautifully sung.
Unique brilliance. Even as a child, I felt that among all the folk singers around, these two were special.
First saw them in Gourock 4years old possible my first proper memory 1978/9 will never forget it. Proud to be Scottish
Hi ,
OK.
"Maybe in years to come we could honour him in some way ? "
I agree . We should not wait .
THE CORRIES are Scottish Folk Legends .
How can we honour them ?
superb song, great artists. scottish music at its best --- and i'm english ! always enjoyed these guys.
As The Corries greatest Irish fan it is fantastic to see these videos.from Greyser
The Rose of Allendale" is an English song, with words by Charles Jeffreys and music by Sidney Nelson, composed in the 1840s. Because the song has been recorded by Paddy Reilly and Mary Black, many people mistakenly believe the song to be an Irish song. Sometimes it is also believed to be a Scottish song.
The English song lyrics are about a maiden from the town of Allendale, Northumberland .
Wikipedia
Noone has come close to Roy & Ronnie great vid thanks
I love me some Corries.
This is to me the best of all the Corries versions of the song. Wish it was on a CD.
Brilliant!!! ( or should I say Braw? )Someones actually put the Corries on U tube after all this time. My life is complete. Thanks Iain.
They are the greatest
Thank you Iain40 for posting all these classic tunes !
It is one of the tunes and songs sung at Langholm on the Last Friday of July, Langholm Common riding Day or Langhom's Great Day. I am ann exiled Langholmite and cannot hear it without thinking of the Great day. it is on you tube check it out
Very good. Thanks for sharing it with me.
@GRB01 I've heard people say that before but to me it just doesn't make sense. Mary left her heiland cot and wandered forth with me, flowers decked the mountainside etc but by far the fairest flower was the Rose of Allendale. For me the song is obviously about Mary being the said rose. In the second verse yes he's on a ship in stormy seas and in the third the desert - and what keeps him going is the thought of Mary!
there is an Allandale in Northumberland up the Tyne valley where Allanheads is located.
@orac100 You are right in that Allandale is the earliest spelling of it but Allendale has been used also from a very early date. I think maybe because it was written by an Englishman many folk think it is about Allendale in Northumberland rather than one of the Scottish Allandales - hence they spell it Allendale. But the Northumberland village has used both spellings in the past anyway :-)
Brilliant !!!!! Jist Brilliant !
This live version is not on a CD. The studio-recorded version is on at least two of their CDs, and sounds very much like this but is a little different. When singing live, if you've noticed, Roy sometimes slightly changed the words. That doesn't matter at all here. I just find this,- as well as the one from the 1987 BBC series - which I have on DVD - more relaxed.
This one's on Years Must Roll On
1991 - BBCV4683 VHS which also has great Leezie Lindsay from same concert; I wish there were more and imagine there might be more from this concert hiding in people's taped collections (e.g., I just discovered "Lads Among Heather" song from 1976 Glasgow concert but missed on that same VHS).
Only just found these people should be in Scottish schooling I am of their age and miss the sounds they provided
Knowing of deaths nd sich
Bloody Brilliant!!!!xxxx
I find this one slightly peppier and more relaxed than the studio version on CD. It flows better.
High time someone put these on here. I have all their tapes.I checked for them before but ,alas, they were not here. I love the fingering of Roy on the guitar particularly: I like to put the balance in favour of one speaker so Ronnie's voice is slightly quieter and I can hear Roy's guitar more clearly: Barrat's Privateers is a great song to do this on.
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@gaconnochie The rose of allendale is a ship my friend that sailed to Nokia scotia Canada
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Hi josparkes,
I agree it's a great song...but as I used to see these guys in the 70's the song is played at "their" usual speed. I can imagine it played slower though.
A the best
I miss the corres every new year i groo up lisning to them theats wen now year was the now year theay wer win of the best it was a sham wun ove them did with a bran chomer
Are you illiterate?
@katszrina797 There are acts like that. They just don't get the national TV airtime any longer hence they aren't as familiar to audiences.
@orac100 - never mind. Real music played fashionably can get youngsters interested in the real thing, and you can imagine where they´ll end up buying.
@orac100The Rose of Allendale in the song is a ship my friend!!!!! if you are trying to be clever get it right !!
@chinstrapx
Why doesn't Scotland have anyone like the Collies now!
Woot 47.000 views :P
Allendale my friend
I like that they sing with emotion but not sentimentality.
woof woof!
@R3o3m3a3n3y The song is English but there is no evidence that the Allendale referred too is the one in Northumberland. It could be but there are two places in Scotland called that too. The writers wrote other pseudo-Scottish songs. Others suggest the song is about a ship but who knows. The first verse certainly sounds like it is definitely about a woman!
you canna beat them
Is it an English song?
There is an Allandale in the highlands and the song has a line which goes "When Mary left her highland hut"
Sounds Scots to me
It's a small village called Alandale near Falkirk,or are you thinking of Alladale in the Northwest Highlands
A fine english ballad wrote by Charles Jefferys.
They should have something in memory of Roy
@R3o3m3a3n3y the rose of allendale may well be an english song but the rose of allandale is a scottish song(her hielan cot) u at the end of the day who cares were all brits under the skin
@orac100 The dubliners slowed it down to great effect
@Wallace5000001 Is the singing of The Flower of Scotland not honouring Roy every time it's sung ?
He wrote it after all.
Och I the Noo!
@Wallace5000001 Immense I echo your words
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tell me where i can get these songs for ipod and mp3 please
One of their loveliest songs. But I think they're rushing it a little here.
@R3o3m3a3n3y
Wrong, it is a ship, listen to the words.
True: but I think the quicker tempo is suitable. Have heard it as a dirge(unintended): not as pretty.
I wonder why no one can leave comments on "Bonnie Dundee". Is it because too many people know him as "Bloody Clavers"? That is what he was, a murderer of the Covenanters. Long Live Richard Cameron
o k thistlewarrior! I let you have the beard and hair..(you must be stronger than me anyway)...the singer's voice (..preferably female version!) would do the job as far as i'm concerned !
orange walk pricks
+ali patterson
You're an idiot.
braw
the covenanters were a religious group not political
Speak for yourself, sir.