Farewell to Nova Scotia (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Farewell to Nova Scotia (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
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"Farewell to Nova Scotia" is a popular folk song from Nova Scotia, Canada. It was adapted sometime before or during World War I from the original 1791 Scottish lament "The Soldier's Adieu" written by Robert Tannahill, and popularized in 1964 when Catherine McKinnon used it as the theme song for the Halifax-based CBC TV program, Singalong Jubilee.
It has been recorded by the likes of Tommy Makem, Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers, The Irish Rovers, and many others and I am happy to join their ranks.
Lyrics:
The sun was setting in the west,
The birds were singing on every tree.
All nature seemed inclined to rest
But still there was no rest for me.
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea-bound coast,
let your mountains dark and dreary be.
for when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed,
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
I grieve to leave my native land,
I grieve to leave my comrades all,
And my aging parents whom I've always loved so dear,
And the bonnie, bonnie lass[n 4] that I do adore.
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea-bound coast,
let your mountains dark and dreary be.
for when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed,
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
The drums they do beat and the wars do alarm,[n 5]
The captain calls, I must obey.
Farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms,
For it's early in the morning and I'm far, far away.
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea-bound coast,
let your mountains dark and dreary be.
for when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed,
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
I have three brothers and they are at rest,
Their arms are folded on their chest.
But a poor simple sailor just like me,
Must be tossed and turned in the deep dark sea.
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea-bound coast,
let your mountains dark and dreary be.
for when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed,
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me? x3
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
You do all three parts flawlessly when most couldn't muster enough courage to do one
Canada is on my mind and this song is just a beautiful part of that beautiful land. Solidarity with the world and much love to Jasper, Alberta
may the fires be put out for our northern friends in Canada. Such a beautiful song as always
Much love from a Nova Scotian my man.
This song was the last song I listened too before dipping off to Alberta at the beginning of the year.
Love from Nova Scotia
Hey! If you know any of the local Furs in NS, Let them known Doc/Kes said hello!
Seal of approval from a Nova Scotian!
Any chance we could convince you to try out more songs from this tradition? I would absolutely love to hear you give Excursion Around the Bay a shot.
Agree!
Finally free to listen, and I'm moved to see everyone who also frequently awaits your every post. Farewell dear friends, and have a great day.
Love it. Amazing talent. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Your voice is absolutely perfect for this song
Brother, I implore you to consider singing The Bold Canadian. You knocked this out of the park!
Now normally, im an advocate for slow sad songs staying just that. but this somehow sounded really good
Glad to hear it
IT reminds me of the Derina Harvey Band's version of it
I may not like very single song by Seth but I love most of them and I always leave a like.
This sound is just perfection. Man you are just flawless.
Absolutly beautiful rendition Seth! This is wonderfully sung and at such a great tempo!
Love from Nova Scotia!
just got back from eastern europe, what a lovely surprise!
Welcome back!
Fantastic!
Wow... I could listen to you sing all day.
Terrific triple performance!
Beautiful rendition! I always felt it was more of a somber song, however, due to the nature of the lyrics
Excellent rendition!! Nother Nova Scotian approves :)
I know you like Stan Rogers songs so please consider doing the witch of the westmoreland there’s not many covers on UA-cam
You are a very brave and gentle man.
Simply amazing, thank you Seth.😀
LOVE ITTTT, I’ve been wanting this one
Excellent!
Loveee it seth.
I really like this!
Wayfaring Stranger please.
That is, how the sailors of the Surcouf must have felt, as they departed for their last and final voyage from Nova Scotia. The lost of this Submarine Cruiser was the most worst and nightmarish disaster in U Boat history. Mor then 130 (some says 156) poor souls went down with that boat and never to be found until this very day. May they rest in peace.
This sounds amazing!
This is awesome!
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