They were unique, Saw them live in 1971 in Aberdeen with Tom Paxton. They sang for a nation and created what has become the National Anthem of Scotland. Roy's voice and strings were unbelievable. He died too young.
Ah...once heard on an Incredible String band album. Truely that was another life ago. The time of my youth and seeming freedom. To hear it again at this end of my life - touches my heart. "Just how long ago that was...I have no way of knowing."
Paulette, I hope you are still with us. Your words touched me very much. My teenage years were filled with the String Band. Now, as you have done, I listen to this beautiful version and am transported back through time. But, mostly, I just follow on, the path that he has taken. Best wishes to you. Andrew
I first heard the Corries many many years ago when someone on the BBC's Desert Island Disks chose 'Flower of Scotland' I was hooked immediately! October Song is one of many to which they give kind of melancholy joy
I really like this version, they made it their own and the vocal harmonies are wonderful. I also love Bert Jansch's version, it's totally different, in a darker, more jangly way.
@bronaghsmam oh wow! I bet they were amazing live! It brings back so many memories for me too, Though I am but 21 I was introduced to them at a young age when I asked my mum if she had any books on Bonny Prince Charlie for my homework. She just sat me down, pulled out the record player and said 'you don't need books, you need these'. I'm so glad I was stuck on my honework that day.
Rarely is a covered song better than the oriinal,.. this is clearly such a case,.. the original is great, but this is truly a masterful rendition of the song,.. almost eerie,.. All hail the Corries,.. one of the best (if not thee best) folk groups ever,..
Sorry Ollie but I couldn't believe this comment and its 16 upticks so I listened to the original again - twice - to make sure I wasn't missing something. I wasn't. There is no comparison. The String Band original is incomparably and achingly beautiful. I found the Corries version a dutiful but uninspired act of homage.
Just lovely, reminded of it today when remembering my grandmother's old gramophone and the Corrie's albums playing. I liked this one as a child as my birthday is in October
I'll sing you my October song There is no song before it The words and tune are not my own My joy and sorrow bore it Beside the sea the brambly brier In the still of evening Birds fly out from behind the sun And with them I'll be leaving The fallen leaves bejewel the ground They know the art of dying And leave with joy their glad gold hearts In scarlet shadows lying When hunger calls my weary footsteps home The morning follows after I swim the seas within my mind The pine trees laugh green laughter I met a man who's name was time He said "I must be going" But just how long ago that was I have no way of knowing Sometimes I could murder time When my heart is aching But mostly I just like to stroll along The path that he is taking
I had hoped this would be the BBC radio live version which had me fixated. I should have begged, stolen or borrowed a guitar then. I'm just so happy to hear this again. I prefer it to Robins singing it....the old curmudgeon refused to Ido it when asked nicely.!
vbeautiful cover of Robin Willamson's song but why did you leave out the powerful stanzas: I used to search for happiness And I used to follow pleasure But I found a door behind my mind And that’s the greatest treasure For rulers like to lay down laws And rebels like to break them And the poor priests like to walk in chains
Does anyone know this verse? One day, my weary head will nod and bow And I will sleep forever. So if you love me, love me now Coz nothing lasts forever Or did I just make that up?
This is, to me, the best song recorded by The Corries....... Better than the ISB "original"......I read that Robin Williamson and Roy Williamson (not related), collaborated and played together - this is apparent if you listen to both version..... Anyway, when I kick the bucket in a few years, this is the song I want playing! Suas Alba
They were unique, Saw them live in 1971 in Aberdeen with Tom Paxton. They sang for a nation and created what has become the National Anthem of Scotland. Roy's voice and strings were unbelievable. He died too young.
Ah...once heard on an Incredible String band album. Truely that was another life ago. The time of my youth and seeming freedom. To hear it again at this end of my life - touches my heart. "Just how long ago that was...I have no way of knowing."
Paulette, I hope you are still with us. Your words touched me very much. My teenage years were filled with the String Band. Now, as you have done, I listen to this beautiful version and am transported back through time. But, mostly, I just follow on, the path that he has taken.
Best wishes to you.
Andrew
A wise woman, your mother.
I have been listening to this track for the better part of 40 years...it is still one of my favourites.
As someone whose birthday is in October and loves this song with all their heart, I am seriously ... *upset* that this video has so few likes.
Happy birthday. My birthday is in October as well.
Today First of October 2021 let’s hear this song again
Yes, it's been one of my favourites since I heard the Robin Williamson original in about 1971. I'd never heard the Corries version. Very good.
Lovely! My sister Alex and I used to sing an 'a cappella harmony' version based on this one. Sure miss those days ........ RjB
Can't decide of it's better than the original, but perhaps that's a sign of a great song and performers. Scotland's finest!
I first heard the Corries many many years ago when someone on the BBC's Desert Island Disks chose 'Flower of Scotland' I was hooked immediately! October Song is one of many to which they give kind of melancholy joy
Ah, it's that time of year again! I always listen to this song in October until I'm sick of it
Roy and Robin used to play sessions together at Roy's house in Forres. Martin Carthy joined them from time to time - I'd love to have been there
I really like this version, they made it their own and the vocal harmonies are wonderful.
I also love Bert Jansch's version, it's totally different, in a darker, more jangly way.
I saw The Corries perform this live at The Queen's Hotel, Elie and it was spine-tingling then.. as it is now. Reverberations of a mythical Scotland.
This is he finest version of Robin Williamson's October Song. Wish I could get this version on iTunes.
@bronaghsmam oh wow! I bet they were amazing live! It brings back so many memories for me too, Though I am but 21 I was introduced to them at a young age when I asked my mum if she had any books on Bonny Prince Charlie for my homework. She just sat me down, pulled out the record player and said 'you don't need books, you need these'. I'm so glad I was stuck on my honework that day.
I love listening to this song in October. Listened to it the first day of the month this year (2019), and am coming back to it again here on the 24th.
I love this version. It's one of my favourite songs of all.
Rarely is a covered song better than the oriinal,.. this is clearly such a case,.. the original is great, but this is truly a masterful rendition of the song,.. almost eerie,.. All hail the Corries,.. one of the best (if not thee best) folk groups ever,..
nah tho
Sorry Ollie but I couldn't believe this comment and its 16 upticks so I listened to the original again - twice - to make sure I wasn't missing something. I wasn't. There is no comparison. The String Band original is incomparably and achingly beautiful. I found the Corries version a dutiful but uninspired act of homage.
The Corrie's were in tune, string band were high and thought they were in tune!
I find the quality of this recording superb for checking out stereo systems-headsets etc...
Terrific song...
Just lovely, reminded of it today when remembering my grandmother's old gramophone and the Corrie's albums playing. I liked this one as a child as my birthday is in October
I'll sing you my October song
There is no song before it
The words and tune are not my own
My joy and sorrow bore it
Beside the sea
the brambly brier
In the still of evening
Birds fly out from behind the sun
And with them I'll be leaving
The fallen leaves bejewel the ground
They know the art of dying
And leave with joy their glad gold hearts
In scarlet shadows lying
When hunger calls my weary footsteps home
The morning follows after
I swim the seas within my mind
The pine trees laugh green laughter
I met a man who's name was time
He said "I must be going"
But just how long ago that was
I have no way of knowing
Sometimes I could murder time
When my heart is aching
But mostly I just like to stroll along
The path that he is taking
abrham getebeyu In the penultimate stanza, the word should be spelt "whose," not "who's".
They miss a verse, but its still the best version I have heard.
Great to listen to , especially in October!
A Robin Williamson song from the Incredible String Band's first album 1966
Beautiful. Just love it
I had hoped this would be the BBC radio live version which had me fixated. I should have begged, stolen or borrowed a guitar then. I'm just so happy to hear this again. I prefer it to Robins singing it....the old curmudgeon refused to Ido it when asked nicely.!
it's an INCREDIBLE STRING BAND song!
Love this song - thank you for posting!
I got recommended this song on the last day of October. :/
vbeautiful cover of Robin Willamson's song
but why did you leave out the powerful stanzas:
I used to search for happiness
And I used to follow pleasure
But I found a door behind my mind
And that’s the greatest treasure
For rulers like to lay down laws
And rebels like to break them
And the poor priests like to walk in chains
Good point! Those are my favourite lines and, perhaps, carry the deepest meaning within the song.
Oh, and the final line:
And God likes to forsake them
@@markweir1577 yep
A bit too religiously controversial, perhaps?
Does anyone know this verse?
One day, my weary head will nod and bow
And I will sleep forever.
So if you love me, love me now
Coz nothing lasts forever
Or did I just make that up?
Look at what mctavish wrote, maybe he knows about about some missing parts x
love this song but is it the same tube as kishmuils galley?. hauntingly beautiful
no i'm wrong but it is very similar and lovely anyway
Sure and he's smiling there, isn't he???:):):)
This is, to me, the best song recorded by The Corries....... Better than the ISB "original"......I read that Robin Williamson and Roy Williamson (not related), collaborated and played together - this is apparent if you listen to both version..... Anyway, when I kick the bucket in a few years, this is the song I want playing! Suas Alba
Me too buddy, me too.
The vocal harmonies are amazing! Does anyone know what tunning he's using on the guitar? Is it Open D?
Aye, and If memory bodes well I also got a good mark :D
It's actually Roy Williamson!
Song and music in diamond form. Ian ox 1
Good 'un!!! :) :) :)
Samuel, try checking the original, much more sublime in my opinion
But did you manage to hand it in fine?
not brothers
I have to disagree Robins version is much better.