I am getting married on 18th November 2022 and this song will be played as I stand at the alter waiting for my bride to be to join me. I am also suffering from cancer and have less than six months to live, and I can think of no better song to bring love and peace and hope to a situation I never thought to find myself in Gaynor, I love you now, as I have always loved you......and I will wait for you
When I was a child in Versailles, France, in the 1950s and 60s, I had an Irish-Scottish nanny, Elspeth Wilkie, who used to sing traditional songs to us; "My Bonnie lies over the Ocean", "The Skye Boat", "Will Ye Go Lassie Go", etc., and dance the sword dance to music after draining a glass of whisky. I'll never forget it. My childhood was cradled in the Auld Alliance, the real one, the one of the heart. Long live Scotland, long live Ireland, long live France, free!
Of the people. That is what this folk song is, of the people. It is a true "folk" song as it is from the wellspring of the average, the common folk. You certainly see the essence of its spirit captured here, with everyone joining in and part of the experience. This is the glory of community and the gift of shared song. Music reflects mankind's highest achievement...it is timeless and brings people together. It can sooth a crying baby and mend the saddest heart...I write with tears in my eyes...
@James Cricket Yes, like Pete Seeger, Joan is a folk singer to her core...from the people...and of course her wonderful, deep, rich, timeless voice. A song such as this one draws in all the authentic artists for it speaks to our souls...
A lovely song. As a Scot, it makes me feel homesick, even when I am at home. My father's a Scotsman, just like those who came before him and it feels like such an honour to come from a beautiful country.
I have worked so many times in scotland, and I will never forget these songs ! Thanks To Dave, To Scott, Stephe, Stephen, and to all all the others from Golspie ! It was a pleassure to met you ! Many Years ago, I know, but I will never forget it ! Cheers to Scotland from Germany !
+228ANDY In the words of Roy "The spirit of Scotland *still* lives on", whether he was talking about whiskey or the fire in our hearts, we will never know :)
This gets my infant son to stop crying every single time. He loves it. Every night we listen and he falls asleep to it no matter how upset he was before. My mum sang this to me when I was little. It really hits my heart ❤️
@@DreamOfMercy If you right click on the video and chose the "loop" button on the tab that comes up it should repeat stay on repeat (and avoid adverts) :)
I sing this to my son every night. He says, "Thyme" before bed, after his books, we listen to this version, watch our kinfolk, and sing the songs of our people. Truly one of my favorite things. Stay safe.
I listened to this when I wasn’t sad, when I wasn’t grieving. But when I felt absolutely privileged and proud to be Scottish. I’m not criticising people who use this song as a mourning song to loved ones that have recently passed. This song is, and this version of the song is incredibly moving and inspiring and the feeling it gives is heartwarming and inspiring. C'mon Scotland 🏴 and c'mon Scottish people.
Aye! This Tune was Originally Written as a Love song, only recently has it been associated with Funerals and grieving. Either way, its a Beautiful tune.
I dedicated this awesome Scottish Folksong to my Lovely Mum at her passing (R.I.P. Maureen Marr Myles - 16/01/1938 - 22/11/2020),Not a bad innings at all,Mum was im fairly sure originally born and raised in Falkirk not far from Edinborough,She had the Voice of an Angel and was asked to sing at many a folks Weddings and Birthday Mylestones,this is where I learnt to love Music after Scratching all her Vinyl L.P.s as a kid in NZ singing along with her to all the Scottish Folk Songs and latter on also with her Brother Dereck Myles also Talented on Accoustic Guiter/Bango and Lyrics,lastly thank God I hear u say,Me and Mum after a few and a few more Grant's Whiskeys sung a Duet together at home for the first time and you guessed it - Wild Mountain Thyme - "will ye go lassie go",Our neighbour's and my Stepfather - the late "Brent Arthur Roulston" - said we sounded Bloody Awesum,Love you Mum,Rich ×××××××
Im from Edinburgh ,I lost my wee Ma 2 months before you. We travelled ,lived in Australia for a couple of years . We arrived in Tasmania , 2 weeks before the "Black Tuesday " bush fire ,my sister was in Hobart ,at boarding school ,and my Ma and Dad ,drove through the path to hell to get her ,which they did. Ma saved every cent to get us home after that . Dont get me wrong , Ma was the least sentimental of women ,but she half hummed ,half sung this song ,like no other, all my life anyway ,and im 12 years junior to my sister. This isnt ,for me anyway ,a sad ,maudling song . Its a song of love ,of a lady that said "this isnt for us " This lassie didnt just"Go" she came home . God bless you.
May i ask somethin’? Where The Corries comparable with Planxty maybe in their years? Sadly i “found” a bit late, but it’s never too late!! I’ll go searching the net now!
I have only a small smidgen of Celtic blood...but I feel a fierce tug of the heartstrings listening to these ballads.It's seriously the only type music that makes me run the gambit of emotions.The sweetest...the pride...the enduring love of country..the strength to survive...
Found myself hunched over my guitar last night, half drunk and tears welled in my eyes, I strummed/sung this pretty diddy out for about an hour straight. Lol.
My primary 4 teacher was a McGregor. She was my inspiration to do my best at school. I even spotted her at the SNP Conference a few years ago. I named my first child after her. Thank You Heather MacGregor.
The Corries visited our home several times in the sixties. My mum loved this song . I can almost hear her singing along. Can't believe you passed so may years ago mum, today will be hard....miss you so much. Love Lyn xx
The Corries singing this is very special to me .It is very powerful and makes me cry every time as my mum would sing this song to my brother and I after our dad died in 1977. My parents loved the Corries, and I will continue listening to them. LOVE them.
Shona MacGregor they would have to my second choice behind Irish folk singers like the dubliners , or foster and Allan but for Scottish folk music it’s these two for sure .
My favourite part of this song is that it sounds so romantic like it’s about one specific person, but then he says “if my true love doesn’t come I’ll just find another”. Wit a shagger 🙌🏻
I heard Stuart Adamson’s daughter Kirsten sing this on Friday, she said he used to sing it to her when she was a child. I cried like a baby, this song is so beautiful ❤️ and no one can sing it like a Scot ❤️
My beloved Grandad, may he rest in peace, used to sing this song to me. This touched my heart, brought tears to my eyes, and brought back lovely memories. Thank you.
Hi Ella. Thanks for sharing your story, I love the Corries music and when I hear how much it means to other people as well it's heart warming. Take Care :)
My wife never let`s me listen to this song, cos it makes her cry. She`s gone home for the holidays and left me here in the `New World` on my own. I`m dreading the New Year.
A beautiful song . A song of joy and love fit for any occasion. I'm watching this in West Virginia on a snowy November night . But I'm an Airdrie boy born and bred in Scotland. These songs will get me singing again
Today is the morning after the 2024 US election.😢😢Glad to listen to this tune once more.❤❤❤ I hope I can travel to to visit the Borders someday from whence my Dad's ancestors came.❤❤
Roy Williamson‘s voice is one of my favourite male voices in the history of recorded music, along the likes of Elvis, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash and Little Richard.
I first heard this on the TV during a Co op, add fir the funeral of an Irish fisherman tried to find out what it was fell on love with this, song so much the corries version is by far the best I love it at the end when he says fantastic in a true Scottish accent proves beyond all shadow of doubt they also loved singing this lovely song its so. Sad they're no linge4 with us but I've no doubt heaven will be a much better place by having them singing up in the heavans
I sang this song 20 years ago at primary school to the elderly, for the life of me i could never find the song again. Nostalgia, beautiful just beautiful
As a child I used to visit with my grandmother’s neighbour Anne Marshall & her husband. My parents were divorcing & she soothed me with folk music & dancing. She sang this too me often.
Even though i am from Greece this song gives me the chills, what an amazing and beautiful place Scotland is, somehow i have always felt a deep love and drawn for that place and i honestly hope i can visit one day. Cheers to every Scottish man or woman reading this
Entrance song for my fathers funeral,me,him and my 7 year old song sung it together in Milan following the Scottish football team.We were in a restuarant at the time and the Italians rose and saluted this song.
Me and my daughter when we visit UK..we drove from York to Whitby.we listen to this song ..still wishing that we will go again ..to see tge lovely heather ..
When I were a lad living in Scotland we used to leg it up to the hills every weekend, find a pub or hotel and you could guarantee a ceilidh and if there wasn't one planned you started one on your own and before long everyone would be singing - or fighting - it was a grand life. Then I came down to England and we never had another fight and the sing-songs sort of died away. Oh, how I loved to listen to the Corries in those far off days, I still do but I can't play or song as well as I could so I follow them on UA-cam instead and pretend.
I now live in Australia, but was born in Corby Northants, known as ‘Little Scotland,’ A group of us would walk in Derbyshire’s peak district and then finish at a pub singing folk songs, we did the same in pubs in villages and towns in Northamptonshire and Cornwall. In one Cornish pub we sang some hymns, and sang Christmas Carols in our local pubs, rhough none of us were Christian at that time.We sang songs we inherited from our parents, ( My mother was Scots and Father English) but also American and early Bob Dylan( Girl from the North Country). We only needed a guitar and a mouth organ and off we went. I remember talking to Luke Kelly at a pub where my mate ran a Folk Club. The Mc Peak family came back to our home, after an evening performance at the club, and continued singing. I’ve always believed they were the people who popularised the song, such that the vast majority of the clubs I visited, ended by singing ‘Wild Mountain Thyme. I entirely agree with the sentiment, I don’t entirely agree with Tony Carey, that the English or the Australians don’t sing. I think the younger generation just wants to be entertained. Gone are the days of, ‘one singer one song,’ and every one singing at ‘Hogmanay. Oh and we never did fight.
I miss you so much, grandad. My heart has been broken since you left. I remember you singing this to me. I hope nana found her way to you. I hope I will see you again.
In the early 70s I sang this in my Seattle high school group, arranged by director Robert Bune. It was a favorite of students and audiences everywhere.
Grew up with this music glad i had the mum I did without her I wouldn't be who I am amd appricate this music. Miss you so bad mum r.i.p always in my heart with this music
I’m 24 from Glasgow lost my dad recently he loved the corrida when I listen with earphones I can Almost feel him singing along with me hope your well my friend we will all go together❤
I never thought I'd ever be blown away by a folk song until the day twenty years ago when I first heard the Corries' rendition of _Wild Mountain Thyme._ And that feeling is exactly the same whenever I hear it again now.
Complete nonsense. "Real Music" - "Music I like". This music is often heard and heard by lots of people and liked by lots of people. Open your mind and ears there is so much wonderful music out there.
There is more great music out there now than there ever has been in the history of music. As for what is "real music" it is nothing but snobbery of the worst kind.
A beautiful young lady beautiful voice delivered with the exact same passion her patriot grandfather held Bobby sands your legacy lives on how very proud you can be we owe you so much
My father would play this from time to time before bed when I was a child. Only realised when I was older that it was a scottish song amd not irish, as it is mostly irish descendants where I am from.
Always love The Corries my gran was a pure Scottish Nationalst even b4 it was fashionable my mum named Morven and my uncle Campbell my Grampa a proud Highlander
We sang this to my mam as she was dying, she took her last breath on "will ye go lassie go" RIP mama. June 10th 2021 😍😭
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I believe I would die happily if I had family to sing this beautiful to me.
@@melissar9746 thank you ❤️
I sang to my mama when she went too… God bless you
@@hollismallory2757 god bless 🙏🏼
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family
I am getting married on 18th November 2022 and this song will be played as I stand at the alter waiting for my bride to be to join me.
I am also suffering from cancer and have less than six months to live, and I can think of no better song to bring love and peace and hope to a situation I never thought to find myself in
Gaynor, I love you now, as I have always loved you......and I will wait for you
All the best with your wedding laddie
I can't think of a better song you could've chosen Patrick. Best wishes.
Christ almighty. So sad.
Blessings to you, from someone who's just seen in the bells for 2023 from a 200-year old pub in a wee Scottish village.
Keep us in the loop if you can Patty, thinking of you and wishing the best health.
Wishing you the best my friend very sad but saying that you will wait for your bride tears me to pieces in a happy way. 🙏🙏👍
I played this song at my mother's funeral recently. She loved it and so do I
When I was a child in Versailles, France, in the 1950s and 60s, I had an Irish-Scottish nanny, Elspeth Wilkie, who used to sing traditional songs to us; "My Bonnie lies over the Ocean", "The Skye Boat", "Will Ye Go Lassie Go", etc., and dance the sword dance to music after draining a glass of whisky. I'll never forget it. My childhood was cradled in the Auld Alliance, the real one, the one of the heart. Long live Scotland, long live Ireland, long live France, free!
Nice one.
Yes it’s amazing what you can do after draining a glass of Whisky,🤣🤣🤣🤣😙
@@robertcraig4925 It's amazing what you can do without it. I love these songs. My heart.
Pierre yer Scottish,🏴 welcome 😅
And Irish Pierre...what a mix.
Of the people. That is what this folk song is, of the people. It is a true "folk" song as it is from the wellspring of the average, the common folk. You certainly see the essence of its spirit captured here, with everyone joining in and part of the experience. This is the glory of community and the gift of shared song. Music reflects mankind's highest achievement...it is timeless and brings people together. It can sooth a crying baby and mend the saddest heart...I write with tears in my eyes...
@James Cricket Yes, like Pete Seeger, Joan is a folk singer to her core...from the people...and of course her wonderful, deep, rich, timeless voice. A song such as this one draws in all the authentic artists for it speaks to our souls...
yes this is great and so melodic, i see now how much Celtic music has influenced American music
This song has a special significance to me and I 100% agree! As I also have tears in my eyes. ✌️💚
What a lovely comment - I'm hoping to have the honour of singing this beautiful song at our club's observed Burn's Night this saturday coming.
forever love your heart,
goodness surrounds...
A lovely song. As a Scot, it makes me feel homesick, even when I am at home. My father's a Scotsman, just like those who came before him and it feels like such an honour to come from a beautiful country.
I have worked so many times in scotland, and I will never forget these songs ! Thanks To Dave, To Scott, Stephe, Stephen, and to all all the others from Golspie ! It was a pleassure to met you ! Many Years ago, I know, but I will never forget it ! Cheers to Scotland from Germany !
This makes me bawl like a baby, not because it is sad, I guess, but because it is so, so pretty and real.
It makes you feel like your home, though your not. Stay safe family.
😭
@@MrHammerman97 you're *
Outstanding - everyone was on form there.The encore was a nice touch.
Real is the word mate.Wish I was there :^)
@@MrHammerman97 funny, it makes me feel like I’m aching for a home I’ve never been to
This is a real live concert. People are together. Having a happy time together. This is music.
+228ANDY Man, you are so right. I wish I could like your comment twice. Sad.
I wish I could yours, too.
+228ANDY In the words of Roy "The spirit of Scotland *still* lives on", whether he was talking about whiskey or the fire in our hearts, we will never know :)
(^ _ ^*)
Does one have to choose?
This gets my infant son to stop crying every single time. He loves it. Every night we listen and he falls asleep to it no matter how upset he was before.
My mum sang this to me when I was little. It really hits my heart ❤️
Wish there was a way to put it on repeat. My boy is teething at the moment and needs this song at least twice to really calm down and go to sleep.
@@DreamOfMercy If you right click on the video and chose the "loop" button on the tab that comes up it should repeat stay on repeat (and avoid adverts) :)
I sing this to my son every night. He says, "Thyme" before bed, after his books, we listen to this version, watch our kinfolk, and sing the songs of our people. Truly one of my favorite things. Stay safe.
@SmartDrug that’s beautiful stuff mate truly, if only more men knew the importance of such things and staying true to our ancestral roots. God bless
How lovely
I listened to this when I wasn’t sad, when I wasn’t grieving. But when I felt absolutely privileged and proud to be Scottish. I’m not criticising people who use this song as a mourning song to loved ones that have recently passed. This song is, and this version of the song is incredibly moving and inspiring and the feeling it gives is heartwarming and inspiring. C'mon Scotland 🏴 and c'mon Scottish people.
I agree. To me it about youth and being carefree.
If you vote for independance, please take us in the north east with ya, we're just scots with our eeds kicked in
Aye! This Tune was Originally Written as a Love song, only recently has it been associated with Funerals and grieving. Either way, its a Beautiful tune.
Last song me and my mum listened to before she passed rip mum no more pain your with the angel's now 🙏 💔
This was played at my dad's funeral today. It was one of his favourite songs. Very moving...
Aww did he climb all the Monroe's in Scotland
I dedicated this awesome Scottish Folksong to my Lovely Mum at her passing (R.I.P. Maureen Marr Myles - 16/01/1938 - 22/11/2020),Not a bad innings at all,Mum was im fairly sure originally born and raised in Falkirk not far from Edinborough,She had the Voice of an Angel and was asked to sing at many a folks Weddings and Birthday Mylestones,this is where I learnt to love Music after Scratching all her Vinyl L.P.s as a kid in NZ singing along with her to all the Scottish Folk Songs and latter on also with her Brother Dereck Myles also Talented on Accoustic Guiter/Bango and Lyrics,lastly thank God I hear u say,Me and Mum after a few and a few more Grant's Whiskeys sung a Duet together at home for the first time and you guessed it - Wild Mountain Thyme - "will ye go lassie go",Our neighbour's and my Stepfather - the late "Brent Arthur Roulston" - said we sounded Bloody Awesum,Love you Mum,Rich ×××××××
Im from Edinburgh ,I lost my wee Ma 2 months before you.
We travelled ,lived in Australia for a couple of years . We arrived in Tasmania , 2 weeks before the "Black Tuesday " bush fire ,my sister was in Hobart ,at boarding school ,and my Ma and Dad ,drove through the path to hell to get her ,which they did.
Ma saved every cent to get us home after that . Dont get me wrong , Ma was the least sentimental of women ,but she half hummed ,half sung this song ,like no other, all my life anyway ,and im 12 years junior to my sister.
This isnt ,for me anyway ,a sad ,maudling song . Its a song of love ,of a lady that said "this isnt for us " This lassie didnt just"Go" she came home . God bless you.
THE CORRIES WILL NEVER BE REPLACED,,,, TRUE LEGENDS
Truly great.
May i ask somethin’? Where The Corries comparable with Planxty maybe in their years? Sadly i “found” a bit late, but it’s never too late!! I’ll go searching the net now!
Check out Schiehallion from Inverness..Kenny Jamieson
@@goofy79248 The Corries were formed a full decade before Planxty. Both cracking groups.
Are the Corries even as Good as Planxty? Is that possible? So Planty was a ‘good’ example for the Corries i presume?!
So beautiful Scotland, greetings from Ireland
And greetings to the lovely Emerald Isle. We are all Celts together.
Same to you Irish 😄❤️
Y'all are the same ethnically right?
@@leylandblooter6515 nah we really aren’t😂💀
I have only a small smidgen of Celtic blood...but I feel a fierce tug of the heartstrings listening to these ballads.It's seriously the only type music that makes me run the gambit of emotions.The sweetest...the pride...the enduring love of country..the strength to survive...
You have a good heart, Kim. FlyBoy K85
Same with except I am not even white...I love Ireland
These are Scots from Scotland
You're always welcome in Scotland Kimberly 💙
Well said, Kimberley and well done
My nieghbours must think I am an old drunk. When I play the corries you cannot but sing along with them they are like the measles very contagious.
Tone it doon Alex. Am oan the nightshift
When I'm singing along, my neighbour says she hears me playing my guitar. I'm not that good!
You know what to hell with everyone just enjoy 🙂
Found myself hunched over my guitar last night, half drunk and tears welled in my eyes, I strummed/sung this pretty diddy out for about an hour straight. Lol.
Every one has to enjoy some time
Roy Williamson was a true scottish gentleman, and what a charming voice.
+Maxime Desmarais I agree!!!!
Why for god's sake had he to go so early!
Very good
@@johncrumlish7925 He is like the scottish Luke Kelly
Roy Williamson
My primary 4 teacher was a McGregor. She was my inspiration to do my best at school. I even spotted her at the SNP Conference a few years ago. I named my first child after her.
Thank You Heather MacGregor.
Had this played at my Dads funeral yesterday, amazing song.
Sorry for you're loss🇮🇪🙏
Robert Clark Photography,
Sorry for your loss. May he
Rest In Peace in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior. 🙏✝️🙏
Do you like this version? I much prefer the classical one, tbh.
We are using this song for our dads on Wednesday xx. Beautiful song xxx
I had it played at my mums 4 years ago. Also For These Are My Mountains... both beautiful
I'm from Canada, but I'm listening to this song on my last night in Edinburgh. Beautiful country, Scotland.
I'M FROM MISSISSIPPI BUT AM ENGLISH, IRISH, SCOT, GERMAN, AND JEW.
ADD TO. THE CORRIES ARE THE BEST EVER.
This song was written by an Irishman from Ireland - he was from Ulster - in the far north of Ireland the accent sounds almost Scots.
@@Mongruadh93 aye, but it,s an adaptation o the braes o balquither, a scots song.
Hope you find your way back sometime soon, Gareth. Always welcome.
Loved the Corries, so sad to lose Roy, but his memory will never be forgotten because of the beautiful Scottish national anthem.
Flpwer of Scotland
Flower of Scotland
The Corries visited our home several times in the sixties. My mum loved this song . I can almost hear her singing along.
Can't believe you passed so may years ago mum, today will be hard....miss you so much. Love Lyn xx
Hi. I'm from Hawick and born '57, so I guess we weren't far apart Lyn. Loved the Corries!
cosmic102899 - What a great story! Did they sing for your mum?
R.I.P. yer ma, my brother/sister 😢
🤗🥰️ Bless you and your Mammy
My father's favourite song, we played it at his funeral
Whoever uploaded this thank you for keeping there memory alive 🏴
A song for all time
Brilliant thanks ☺️
@@vivienmusgrove3260 Listened to this since 1965 always brings a lump to my throat. Stay safe Viv
Very fortunate to have been brought up with the Corries.. Absolutely brilliant and even better in concert. Great times..
The Corries singing this is very special to me .It is very powerful and makes me cry every time as my mum would sing this song to my brother and I after our dad died in 1977. My parents loved the Corries, and I will continue listening to them. LOVE them.
Shona MacGregor they would have to my second choice behind Irish folk singers like the dubliners , or foster and Allan but for Scottish folk music it’s these two for sure .
Bless your father Shona.
If only I could sing it without crying.
@@marymoore1688 The lump in the throat seems to grow with the playing that is for sure.
I have been passionate about folk music since the 60's and I consider the Corries to be the finest folk singers that I have ever heard.
I totally agree with you. I will never tire of listening to them
We sang this to Dad in his final hours in 2017. He and mom sang it in the Irish American Heritage Center’s Choir in Chicago, Il
My late stepdad loved the Corries. This brought back sweet memories of him.
My favourite part of this song is that it sounds so romantic like it’s about one specific person, but then he says “if my true love doesn’t come I’ll just find another”. Wit a shagger 🙌🏻
No, yer missing it. He’s trying to put her on the spot to say “yes”
You don't like this music or song
@@davidtrindle6473 Absolutely right.
I heard Stuart Adamson’s daughter Kirsten sing this on Friday, she said he used to sing it to her when she was a child. I cried like a baby, this song is so beautiful ❤️ and no one can sing it like a Scot ❤️
@David Millar thank you, and peace to you as well. Kirsten has a voice like an angel and is carrying on his legacy.
Stuart shook my hand at a U2 gig in London simply because I told him I played guitar - I will never forget.
This song gets better and better, every time you listen to it! Play it again please Roy & Ronnie.
My beloved Grandad, may he rest in peace, used to sing this song to me. This touched my heart, brought tears to my eyes, and brought back lovely memories. Thank you.
Hi Ella. Thanks for sharing your story, I love the Corries music and when I hear how much it means to other people as well it's heart warming. Take Care :)
2:49 - That smile from Roy really shows how much enjoys singing these songs (Y)
1:40 - 2:01 is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard in my life.
My wife never let`s me listen to this song, cos it makes her cry. She`s gone home for the holidays and left me here in the `New World` on my own. I`m dreading the New Year.
Makes me blody greet too....last time in a pub in Halifax, Canada. Bloody embarrassing, that was.
Ive a resident I look after in a nursing home who gets up each morning singing this song... im so happy i can show him this video xx
A beautiful song . A song of joy and love fit for any occasion. I'm watching this in West Virginia on a snowy November night .
But I'm an Airdrie boy born and bred in Scotland. These songs will get me singing again
Roy always has the best sweaters
😂😂😂
These songs were regular in my childhood and they’ll never fade.
Today is the morning after the 2024 US election.😢😢Glad to listen to this tune once more.❤❤❤ I hope I can travel to to visit the Borders someday from whence my Dad's ancestors came.❤❤
Roy Williamson‘s voice is one of my favourite male voices in the history of recorded music, along the likes of Elvis, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash and Little Richard.
I want this played at my funeral. On of my favourite songs.
Yes!
I first heard this on the TV during a Co op, add fir the funeral of an Irish fisherman tried to find out what it was fell on love with this, song so much the corries version is by far the best I love it at the end when he says fantastic in a true Scottish accent proves beyond all shadow of doubt they also loved singing this lovely song its so. Sad they're no linge4 with us but I've no doubt heaven will be a much better place by having them singing up in the heavans
I sang this song 20 years ago at primary school to the elderly, for the life of me i could never find the song again. Nostalgia, beautiful just beautiful
Beautiful country, beautiful people, beautiful song. Had a great time in Scotland.
And a great football team after our brilliant win over Serbia!
When Roy went I think a part of Ronnie died with him. Now with his wife gone it shows how strong Ronnie was to keep going until 2015.
Been doing our family tree British back past the year 800...felt like crying first time I heard bagpipes...
Has me in pieces every time. What I would give to have been in that room.
As a child I used to visit with my grandmother’s neighbour Anne Marshall & her husband. My parents were divorcing & she soothed me with folk music & dancing. She sang this too me often.
I heard the Corries at the University of Chicago Folk Festival in about 1970. They were just like magic. I will never forget them.
My mum& dad died 2024, my dad loved this song
My Great great grandmother was born in Haddington Scotland in 1857 and came to America as a child. I blame her for me loving Scottish music.
In the famous words of the French philosopher Voltaire “We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation.” 😊
The best days. I recall visiting my Grandparents in Edinburgh as a kid. Every new year the Corries were all over the TV. Best times!
For 73 years they have been my number 1
Even though i am from Greece this song gives me the chills, what an amazing and beautiful place Scotland is, somehow i have always felt a deep love and drawn for that place and i honestly hope i can visit one day. Cheers to every Scottish man or woman reading this
Thank you Sir
Entrance song for my fathers funeral,me,him and my 7 year old song sung it together in Milan following the Scottish football team.We were in a restuarant at the time and the Italians rose and saluted this song.
I was lucky to be able to see them a few times and they were even better in a pub and a house with a few mates got a photo with them and signed xx
Me and my daughter when we visit UK..we drove from York to Whitby.we listen to this song ..still wishing that we will go again ..to see tge lovely heather ..
Instant and thorough goosebumps. If you have even the smallest drop of Scots blood in you, this pulls it outta ya through the eyes
Mate ye don't need to be a scot to cry while listening to this....I'm Albanian and love it
well I'm not Scottish but I feel it just the same
Am Scottish, very true my friend. Well said. ALBA GU BRATH
True that. Grateful to have Scots blood.
True, I am 100% Scottish born and bred
When I were a lad living in Scotland we used to leg it up to the hills every weekend, find a pub or hotel and you could guarantee a ceilidh and if there wasn't one planned you started one on your own and before long everyone would be singing - or fighting - it was a grand life.
Then I came down to England and we never had another fight and the sing-songs sort of died away.
Oh, how I loved to listen to the Corries in those far off days, I still do but I can't play or song as well as I could so I follow them on UA-cam instead and pretend.
I now live in Australia, but was born in Corby Northants, known as ‘Little Scotland,’ A group of us would walk in Derbyshire’s peak district and then finish at a pub singing folk songs, we did the same in pubs in villages and towns in Northamptonshire and Cornwall. In one Cornish pub we sang some hymns, and sang Christmas Carols in our local pubs, rhough none of us were Christian at that time.We sang songs we inherited from our parents, ( My mother was Scots and Father English) but also American and early Bob Dylan( Girl from the North Country). We only needed a guitar and a mouth organ and off we went. I remember talking to Luke Kelly at a pub where my mate ran a Folk Club. The Mc Peak family came back to our home, after an evening performance at the club, and continued singing. I’ve always believed they were the people who popularised the song, such that the vast majority of the clubs I visited, ended by singing ‘Wild Mountain Thyme. I entirely agree with the sentiment, I don’t entirely agree with Tony Carey, that the English or the Australians don’t sing. I think the younger generation just wants to be entertained. Gone are the days of, ‘one singer one song,’ and every one singing at ‘Hogmanay. Oh and we never did fight.
I'm italian but in the eighties i was i n Ireland and i rimembered wid love this love this song
I met them as a kid at ma dad's friends house. amazing will never forget
Wow!
My mums favorite band and song. I miss my home and her so much. Be with you again one day mum love you xxx
They are just so darned likeable, it's hard not to smile when you watch them.
how this woke up my heart by making it so still
it is serene
thank you
originál je moc hezký.
Martin Vlcek Couldnt have said that better my friend
Such a simple song with simple accompiament but so beautiful. The Corries were masters of the live venue, they played the audience like an instrument.
Splendid work and greatly enhanced by the participation of all present. Deeply moving to me as a Scot in exile, and to many more besides, I'm sure.
I miss you so much, grandad. My heart has been broken since you left. I remember you singing this to me. I hope nana found her way to you. I hope I will see you again.
I instantly felt your sadness while reading your message... sorry for your loss.
In the early 70s I sang this in my Seattle high school group, arranged by director Robert Bune. It was a favorite of students and audiences everywhere.
This is so beautiful and so sad , oh how we miss these two guys
Those sublime voices! And the sheer joy on their faces whilst performing! Irreplaceable ...
Saw the Corries so many times as a child. Still love them. (And the Sorries😉)
Aye. Beautiful sung it to my lassie at our Engagement party in Avonbridge by Falkirk in 1970
One of my all time favourite songs.
Grew up with this music glad i had the mum I did without her I wouldn't be who I am amd appricate this music. Miss you so bad mum r.i.p always in my heart with this music
I’m 24 from Glasgow lost my dad recently he loved the corrida when I listen with earphones I can
Almost feel him singing along with me hope your well my friend we will all go together❤
What an incredible find, what a beautiful song, what a wonderful rendition.
And we'll all go together...I love that line, signifying strength in numbers, and one for all, all for one, against whatever fate throws at us.
Just beautiful. I have the version by Joan Baez but this intimate version sung by true Scottish people in much warmer. Thanks for sharing.
I never thought I'd ever be blown away by a folk song until the day twenty years ago when I first heard the Corries' rendition of _Wild Mountain Thyme._ And that feeling is exactly the same whenever I hear it again now.
Such wonderful wonderful music!!! ❤❤❤❤
Wow!! I've never heard this song but I absolutely love it. oh no! I just read the one on the left died way back in 1990. 😢
These guys make REAL music. Not often heard anymore these days.
Complete nonsense. "Real Music" - "Music I like". This music is often heard and heard by lots of people and liked by lots of people. Open your mind and ears there is so much wonderful music out there.
Martin .Baldock 'fraid not.
There is more great music out there now than there ever has been in the history of music. As for what is "real music" it is nothing but snobbery of the worst kind.
I think you mean:made...........
A beautiful young lady beautiful voice delivered with the exact same passion her patriot grandfather held Bobby sands your legacy lives on how very proud you can be we owe you so much
What an exquisite tune.❤❤❤❤❤
Brilliant. Most wonderfull voices. Also great instrumentalists. Loved them.
Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and pure pride on my face.
Think this aired on STV Friday night back in the 70's - remember watching it with my Mum....
Best Duo Ever.
Am blessed to have Scottish and Irish. Blood running through my veins love my country men and women.
Ulster Scots
My father would play this from time to time before bed when I was a child. Only realised when I was older that it was a scottish song amd not irish, as it is mostly irish descendants where I am from.
Just listened to Helen McCrory on Desert Island Discs. This was her 2nd song and what a beautiful perfect choice.
So many great versions of this song and this is one of the best.
What a wonderful song and fantastic interpretation. The Corries are just brillant and unique singers
To all you amazing Lassies everywhere, thank you for being 'You'
There just cant be a doubt that celts make the best musicians of all 😄 Greetings from Germany
Well said
As a Scot I'd tend to agree with you but then I listen to Beethoven's 9th symphony and have to bow to Germany.
Bach, Beethoven and Mozart were't too bad either... ;)
My father used to play this for me before going to bed.
Always love The Corries my gran was a pure Scottish Nationalst even b4 it was fashionable my mum named Morven and my uncle Campbell my Grampa a proud Highlander
i am long distance trucker from england but love the corries