A famous song about the outlaw James MacPherson who was hanged at the Cross of Banff in 1700. According to legend he composed the tune the night before and played it before breaking his fiddle over his knee. His enemy, the local laird, saw a horseman approaching with a pardon from Aberdeen, so they put the church clock forward and hanged him anyway...
It's almost like watching Scotland's answer to the Grateful Dead.....this is an incredible band that I have been blessed to see a half dozen times. Very humble..they love to mingle with the audience...and ALWAYS a very good show
I remember this one from the "Sing Together" or whatever they were called, illustrated children's music books, published by BBC radio when I was at primary school in the 1970s! 🙂👍 I remember old McPherson complaining that a woman had dropped him in it, playing a tune below the gallows tree, and then breaking his fiddle! Very memorable! 😁🙂👍👍👍
holy crap is right, i never miss their live performance whenever they come to dc, this video does not do justice to the real energy they give when watched live ... just heavens
The wikipedia page of Aberdeenshire states that Banff belongs to it. The area known as Banffshire is a subsidiary or Aberdeenshire, just as Ross-Shire / Ross and Cromarty (my home area) is within the Highlands and Islands area.
What are you talking about? I bought my 10 year old Honda from EdNorton when it was new. Almost convinced myself he was researching a car salesman role in Nashua of all places. Maybe Tyler Durden needed some cash?
Is about a man compared to the myth of Robin Hood only James MacPherson did really exist, is about huge injustice, is any fiddlers anthem in Scotland, largely is accurate before when Robert "Rabbie" Burns modified it www.scotslanguage.com/articles/node/id/449
Nice version, but "Aberdeenshire"?????? The clue is the phrase "the Brig o Banff". That'll be Banffshire. MacPherson was captured in Keith and hanged in Banff. Legend has it that the clock put forward to foil the pardon found its way into Dufftown clock tower. That's very unlikely to be true.
I know, but these are just local government lines set in 1974 and then reviewed. Banff being in Aberdeenshire is just daft. If Lewis Grassic Gibbon will be spinning in his Arbuthnott, Kincardineshire grave as that is now also designated Aberdeenshire. No criticism intended, by the way, it's just that I'm a proud Banffshire loon who is determined that proper place names don't die! And it is a lovely and passionate version of a classic song. All the best. David
@@marcroman6034 oh dear....I was hopeful of uncovering a gem based on your recommendation, but the ploughboys version I found surely can't be the one you meant....it was possibly the worst example of a song being murdered I've ever heard... opinions eh?
Jonny is my Friend since festival interceltique de Lorient
Je suis breton et j'en suis fier 😊😊😅😅
Absolutely incredible. Possibly my favorite version of my favorite song right here.
I personally like the upbeat tempo too. Lament for a second, then live life to the fullest !
This is a beautiful version. I also like this one ua-cam.com/video/DNlt0-G3xjo/v-deo.html
Tomintoul born and bred here . . also a proud Banffshire Loun!!
I remember seeing the old blind dogs in the blue lamp pub in Aberdeen in the early 90s.
A famous song about the outlaw James MacPherson who was hanged at the Cross of Banff in 1700. According to legend he composed the tune the night before and played it before breaking his fiddle over his knee. His enemy, the local laird, saw a horseman approaching with a pardon from Aberdeen, so they put the church clock forward and hanged him anyway...
Pipes solo is SICK! Ali Hutton...amazing (blessed to have seen them live).
It's almost like watching Scotland's answer to the Grateful Dead.....this is an incredible band that I have been blessed to see a half dozen times. Very humble..they love to mingle with the audience...and ALWAYS a very good show
"Scotland's answer to the Grateful Dead"....I see what
This is freaking awesome.
Superb talented band - have seen them live several times one of Scotland's treasures!
Just great, memories of my trip to Scotland ...
I remember this one from the "Sing Together" or whatever they were called, illustrated children's music books, published by BBC radio when I was at primary school in the 1970s! 🙂👍
I remember old McPherson complaining that a woman had dropped him in it, playing a tune below the gallows tree, and then breaking his fiddle! Very memorable! 😁🙂👍👍👍
Me too, be 59 in February. Brave Toppolini vroom vroom va ra
holy crap is right, i never miss their live performance whenever they come to dc, this video does not do justice to the real energy they give when watched live ... just heavens
Holy crap this is amazing. What a great groove!!
What a great rant jam. Really great for packing to move. Positive energy.
Just discovered you chaps and annoyingly all your albums are superb, so looks like I'm going to have to buy pretty much all them.
Bugger.
that was beautiful beyond measure!!! THANK YOU!!
I finally get to see you lot live. Decades I've been waiting for the chance. Bucket list for darn sure.
Awesome! Great song, great band!
This group is great. Wish they had more uploaded live videos.
Getin tae hear oor ain ❤🏴❤
Fantastic performance!
Superb one of the best versions i have heard
Love, Love, LOVE you guys! such talent! Thank you for sharing it.
Neat to be able to see OBD whenever I want!
Really amazing...thanks for share !!!
THE BEST COVER!! Luuve it!!m
Going to go see you guys tonight in Brookings. Can't wait to hear you live.
These dogs are beautiful and inspired. Love!
Fabulous!! Got me dancing!
Class
My wife is a MacPherson. We love these guys! Matter of fact will be in Newtonmore Scotland later this month Old Blind Dogs are great
Take care, from across the water in the auld country, tell the Mrs "Touch not a cat without a glove", take care of you and yer kin.
lovely
I have seen OBD live several times. Always a tremendous performance.
Love this tune and the OBD.
Seen you play this in Benderloch about 3 years ago. Phenomenal
Awesome
Love these guys! Have seen them with and without Jim Malcolm. They're great either way.
YEAHH!!!!!!!!!!
i got not a single drop of the scotts blood in me - yet I am just so into their energy, soooo uplifting
that's ok we will adopt you...
Ye cannae whack it!!! 1st class set boys!!
the singer is jonny hardy and im getting lessons from him tomorrow cuz hes local
Damn i envy you... have a good time with him for all of us ^^
Thx he actually lives directly opposite our house in strathdon
Superb
The wikipedia page of Aberdeenshire states that Banff belongs to it.
The area known as Banffshire is a subsidiary or Aberdeenshire, just as Ross-Shire / Ross and Cromarty (my home area) is within the Highlands and Islands area.
Great version. Also liked the singer in Fight Club and he was excellent in American History X too!
What are you talking about? I bought my 10 year old Honda from EdNorton when it was new. Almost convinced myself he was researching a car salesman role in Nashua of all places. Maybe Tyler Durden needed some cash?
Real Tuechter music !
James MacPherson Australian bushranger...in the blood proud to be a descendant 🇦🇺🍺
I looooooove this scotish dialect, haha, soooooo sweet I loooooooooooooooove it
Is about a man compared to the myth of Robin Hood only James MacPherson did really exist, is about huge injustice, is any fiddlers anthem in Scotland, largely is accurate before when Robert "Rabbie" Burns modified it
www.scotslanguage.com/articles/node/id/449
That ending amazingly intense.
Jammin. These dudes rule.
My McPherson blood is boiling
I do love OBD
I miss Ian F Benzie
Yaass
played a tune and he danced to the lune
played a tune and he danced aroond
Have a share lads!
Feckin amazing,I ken Aaron,turns oot,Amazin music,geed band!
Does he say Peter Broom or Broon ?
Nice version, but "Aberdeenshire"?????? The clue is the phrase "the Brig o Banff". That'll be Banffshire. MacPherson was captured in Keith and hanged in Banff. Legend has it that the clock put forward to foil the pardon found its way into Dufftown clock tower. That's very unlikely to be true.
Banffshire doesn’t exist anymore
A round of Talisker for these gents.
Who is the fifth player with the incredible fiddle?
Good song, but this is royal blue murder. Sing it Man!! It's a last fuck you to the world. Gusto, rage, pride and GALLUS AS ALL FUCK!!
See the fairies dance.
This song requires a Scottish accent. Seriously, try to listen to it without it. Won't work...
MacPherson was a bit of a bastard, by all accounts - Rob Roy MacGregor was no angel, but MacPherson was far worse.
Jean Groix n'est pas un térroriste c était un Mec bien 😢😢
I know, but these are just local government lines set in 1974 and then reviewed. Banff being in Aberdeenshire is just daft. If Lewis Grassic Gibbon will be spinning in his Arbuthnott, Kincardineshire grave as that is now also designated Aberdeenshire. No criticism intended, by the way, it's just that I'm a proud Banffshire loon who is determined that proper place names don't die! And it is a lovely and passionate version of a classic song. All the best. David
Indeed, been to the kirk yard where he's buried... Full of the graves of the Melvins......mum's folk. Love it all round there.......
so sad jonny the past mate
I saw OBD at Monterey not too long ago.. Happy that Johnny yet puts it out.
Круто, кантри это ништяк(wonderfull)!!! Вот я русский, а кантри люблю)) Байден у вас дурак, но музыка хороша!
Oops its Scottish band like Irish/ Celtic ….!! Very hot!!!
Far from Country …..
Ok, why am i here with a german origin....
just happy to have you here...
What's the name of the singer?
Jonny Hardie
Thank you. ^^
No problem mate ^^
Now listen to The Corries do the most memorable version of this tune
Rob Jee - correct m8.
You're kidding! That's so tame as compared with this great version.
ZACKLY. This is actually s rant and not s lament
Actually, while this new s a great version, you should hear the Ploughboys burn this to the ground...
@@marcroman6034 oh dear....I was hopeful of uncovering a gem based on your recommendation, but the ploughboys version I found surely can't be the one you meant....it was possibly the worst example of a song being murdered I've ever heard... opinions eh?