I love how they arranged and performed this. This version evokes a strong feeling of sorrow and disillusionment perfectly in tune with the lyrics. The Corries really were the masters of the folk song - brilliant.
Cyril Tawney once said on the Mike Harding show IIRC that the intro was meant to sound like the big diesels in the submarine. This is the only version I have heard that gives that feeling
I've heard this song by artists all over the folk world and I've song it myself nearly everywhere. You have to remember it is about a jilted sailor who, having received a 'Dear John' letter is contemplating suicide. Unfortunately when I was in Gibraltar on the way home from the Far East in 1974 exactly this happened to a ship-mate of mine who did commit suicide. So this song has VERY macabre memories for me.
Cyril Tawney wrote this song from the rhythm of an engine when he was serving on submarines with the Royal Navy. The Corries version very much captures the longing a person may have to be home with his or her loved ones, but also the claustrophobia and grinding routine of a submariner's day to day life when serving their country miles away from home. Best wishes to all the sailors out there, military and maritime. Be safe and happy. Love and peace.
I love Pentagle dearly, and Davy too, but this version I have to admit captures the mood of the lyrics best of the versions of the song I've heard. David B
@ Morse1883, Hi again, just left you on the Cyril Tawney page. The comments you make here are very valid. This is a most beautiful version of what was originally a primitive sounding song with just a nylon stung guitar as accompaniment. This is aristocracy to Cyril's lower deck, if you understand my meaning. Both versions have their place in sea-shantie history. I saw the Corries perform this a couple of times - stunning live but Cyril's was just him and his guitar. Thanks for posting
Cyril Tawney brought me here - I miss him. Would he like this? Maybe ... he was a highly educated musician and had room for other styles. Anybody ever see a reaction from him to this?
@@DjNikGnashers it was an emotional statement at the time of hearing a voice that I think is one of the best. Is that ok Officer? I imagine your friends love you telling them that their opinions are wrong 😂. I get them confused anyway, I think Roy is the one with the beard.
@@mariogaeta8911 Well, if you had typed 'in my opinion Roy had the best voice of all time' that would have made sense, and not made you sound like an emotional little child who states something is the best and it must be the best because I said so ner ner ...... I wouldn't tell any of my friends their opinion is wrong, because an opinion is just that, and we are all entitled to one. What I would say, is that nobody can state something sounds the best, or looks the best, because both of those things are subjective to the listener/viewer. I think the voice on this is great, I find it a little bit too smooth for Folk however, and personally I think Folk music needs voices with more character, even if they are not technically as perfect. Hence I like listening to Bert Jansch, Davey Graham, Nick Drake, Dave Evans, Jim Croce......
@@DjNikGnashers well given that you’ve never met me, my statement was about 7 words long and was clearly stated as an opinion your response doesn’t make a huge amount of sense. And the idea that a person can’t say what sounds or looks best is absurd. You don’t need to clarify that a statement made on a subjective matter is an opinion. That’s called stating the bleedin’ obvious! 😂 I gave you a thumbs up because you clarified your opinion later on in the message, but do you not see the irony of taking such offence at someone’s opinion that you tell them that their opinion is wrong? You do realise that you were literally using your opinion to tell me that my opinion was wrong.
@@mariogaeta8911 Sorry if you found my reply offensive or rude, it's difficult to read the correct gesture in words, without a smile or body language. Please accept my apologies. It was a bit tongue in cheek, and meant to be banter, please don't take offense. You stated 'Roy had maybe the best voice of all time', and it just sounded a bit like a statement instead of an opinion, that was all. Peace.
I have a completely off the wall thought about this: what about a Status Quo version! Hmm, seems to be in a key 'between the cracks' of B and B flat... of course, if your band contains instruments which can be tuned easily (unlike, say, piano) that's not a problem...
I was being chased by a younger lassie, held off.. But kept texting etc. Only tae return from Afghanistan, her asking to visit tomintal.. Left my pint, said fairly well tae troops & sniper. Beautiful weekend, far from Hell, just hrs prior. The Essence of companionship & warmth, a kiss everything. But was all just tae warn & deter an unwanted one pointer ghillie Pest awa. True Gent, even in the comfort of unexpected togetherness bed. Don't Ever ruin a Soul within 24hrs, Fresh From incoming fire. I carry it still.
Trees did a nice is maybe a little bloated version too. Loads of people did great versions, I was actually quite shocked when I heard Tawney's original because it was so harsh.
It is a crime that this has so few likes. The arrangement of a heartfelt song is spot-on. God preserve The Corries and Cyril Tawney.
I love how they arranged and performed this. This version evokes a strong feeling of sorrow and disillusionment perfectly in tune with the lyrics. The Corries really were the masters of the folk song - brilliant.
Cyril Tawney once said on the Mike Harding show IIRC that the intro was meant to sound like the big diesels in the submarine. This is the only version I have heard that gives that feeling
I've heard this song by artists all over the folk world and I've song it myself nearly everywhere. You have to remember it is about a jilted sailor who, having received a 'Dear John' letter is contemplating suicide.
Unfortunately when I was in Gibraltar on the way home from the Far East in 1974 exactly this happened to a ship-mate of mine who did commit suicide. So this song has VERY macabre memories for me.
Anne and Tony Carey wow
Cyril Tawney wrote this song from the rhythm of an engine when he was serving on submarines with the Royal Navy. The Corries version very much captures the longing a person may have to be home with his or her loved ones, but also the claustrophobia and grinding routine of a submariner's day to day life when serving their country miles away from home. Best wishes to all the sailors out there, military and maritime. Be safe and happy. Love and peace.
I love Pentagle dearly, and Davy too, but this version I have to admit captures the mood of the lyrics best of the versions of the song I've heard.
David B
Stunningly simple and effective version of this song
Memories!
They did justice to Cyril Tawney's work❤️
Thank you for this one, Beautiful
Great version of this classic English song. Love and peace.
Superbly arranged and sung. Best version, bar none!
I'm in love with the corries......adore the accent
and a jenny wren to boot
@ Morse1883,
Hi again, just left you on the Cyril Tawney page.
The comments you make here are very valid. This is a most beautiful version of what was originally a primitive sounding song with just a nylon stung guitar as accompaniment.
This is aristocracy to Cyril's lower deck, if you understand my meaning. Both versions have their place in sea-shantie history.
I saw the Corries perform this a couple of times - stunning live but Cyril's was just him and his guitar.
Thanks for posting
Juste un mot : magnifique.
A lullaby I remember my mum singing to me
Cyril Tawney brought me here - I miss him. Would he like this? Maybe ... he was a highly educated musician and had room for other styles. Anybody ever see a reaction from him to this?
“We will never see there likes again”🏴
Haunting. Lovely.
Brilliant!!!!....seen these guys live in November 1985 they were just super!!!!
Roy had maybe the best voice of all time.
That is a strong statement, and wild claim.
I think he had a good voice, but it wasn't even the best in Folk music, let alone best voice of all time.
@@DjNikGnashers it was an emotional statement at the time of hearing a voice that I think is one of the best. Is that ok Officer? I imagine your friends love you telling them that their opinions are wrong 😂.
I get them confused anyway, I think Roy is the one with the beard.
@@mariogaeta8911 Well, if you had typed 'in my opinion Roy had the best voice of all time' that would have made sense, and not made you sound like an emotional little child who states something is the best and it must be the best because I said so ner ner ......
I wouldn't tell any of my friends their opinion is wrong, because an opinion is just that, and we are all entitled to one.
What I would say, is that nobody can state something sounds the best, or looks the best, because both of those things are subjective to the listener/viewer.
I think the voice on this is great, I find it a little bit too smooth for Folk however, and personally I think Folk music needs voices with more character, even if they are not technically as perfect.
Hence I like listening to Bert Jansch, Davey Graham, Nick Drake, Dave Evans, Jim Croce......
@@DjNikGnashers well given that you’ve never met me, my statement was about 7 words long and was clearly stated as an opinion your response doesn’t make a huge amount of sense. And the idea that a person can’t say what sounds or looks best is absurd. You don’t need to clarify that a statement made on a subjective matter is an opinion. That’s called stating the bleedin’ obvious! 😂 I gave you a thumbs up because you clarified your opinion later on in the message, but do you not see the irony of taking such offence at someone’s opinion that you tell them that their opinion is wrong? You do realise that you were literally using your opinion to tell me that my opinion was wrong.
@@mariogaeta8911 Sorry if you found my reply offensive or rude, it's difficult to read the correct gesture in words, without a smile or body language.
Please accept my apologies.
It was a bit tongue in cheek, and meant to be banter, please don't take offense.
You stated 'Roy had maybe the best voice of all time', and it just sounded a bit like a statement instead of an opinion, that was all.
Peace.
Love this tune
Superb. Show of Hands did a really good version too.
Heard several versions of this one. For the moment, The Corries, Trees and Alan Stivell are my favourites.
I agree with Trees and The Corries and I like the versions of Magic Hour and Marianne Faithfull too.
Gorgeous!!!!
awesome song well sung
The ultimate pickup song😂
I like this version, not as much as Pentangle's arrangement, but it's nice in it's own simple and haunting way.
I love the Corries and I'm English...
I love version by Tony, Caro & John.
All the ppl saying there are better versions, NO DANGER
Flying Saucer Attack brought me here..
blipblip88
Haughton of Cromdale
Nice one, listen to Davy Graham version too, little bluesy
My favorite is Maryanne Faithful's but I can't find it anywhere....
search " marianne faithfull "
It is here on UA-cam, it came up when I searched on the song title but Spectacle's advice is also good.
Does anyone have any details on what recording this?
I have a completely off the wall thought about this: what about a Status Quo version!
Hmm, seems to be in a key 'between the cracks' of B and B flat... of course, if your band contains instruments which can be tuned easily (unlike, say, piano) that's not a problem...
I was being chased by a younger lassie, held off.. But kept texting etc. Only tae return from Afghanistan, her asking to visit tomintal.. Left my pint, said fairly well tae troops & sniper. Beautiful weekend, far from Hell, just hrs prior. The Essence of companionship & warmth, a kiss everything. But was all just tae warn & deter an unwanted one pointer ghillie Pest awa. True Gent, even in the comfort of unexpected togetherness bed. Don't Ever ruin a Soul within 24hrs, Fresh From incoming fire. I carry it still.
Trees did a nice is maybe a little bloated version too. Loads of people did great versions, I was actually quite shocked when I heard Tawney's original because it was so harsh.
Poldark, theme music?
its Gorrie Crovan
Nice; but I think there's another better cover: Martin Bates from Eyeless in Gaza. Appears in Mythic Language album
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Trees version is better than any of them.
Memories!
Love this tune