Came here because of Scrooge 1951 movie. I heard it many times before, but this time I googled it. It sounded so beautiful this year. Lovely. I missed out for over 50 years.
I just went through 20 different versions of this song so far on UA-cam, and this is the only one where you can actually understand what the singer is singing! Whoever is singing it has a gorgeous voice. Just beautiful. The guitar is very well balanced and sounds great too, along with the other string players. Thanks for making this song understandable while pleasurable.
I totally agree, and I believe it's Judy Collins,, I wish tho that the scrolling of the words matched the music, I love singing this,,,, stunning song,, first heard it in A Christmas Carol, with Alistair Sims
My dad used to sing this song while playing guitar. He sang it as more of a country song. I always loved his version of this and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. He had a stroke a few years ago and can no longer sing. It is hard to know my kids will never hear him sing like he used too…. So sad. This song reminds me of good times. Hold your loved ones close because you never know how things can change in a flash.
Here are the lyrics to this version of Barbara Allen so that you can sing along the whole time despite the unsynchronized singing and lyrics. Beautiful singing, by the way! =D Lyrics: In Scarlet Town where I was born There lived a fair maid dwelling, Made every youth cry well-a-day. Her name was Babara Allen In the springtime of the year When all the flowers were blooming, Sweet William on his deathbed lay For love of Babara Allen. He sent his servant to the town. The place where she did dwell in. Sang, "Master dear has sent me here, If your name be Babara Allen." So slowly, slowly she got up, And slowly she drew night him, And all she said when there she came, was "Young man, I think you're dying." "O, I am sick, so very sick, With love my head is aching, One kiss from you will cure me well You'll keep my heart from breaking." "Do you remember that night," she said, "When we were in the tavern, You drank the toast to the lassies there, And slighted Barbara Allen?" He turned his face unto the wall, He turned his back upon her, "Adieu, Adieu, to my friends all, Be kind to Barbara Allen." ~ MUSICAL INTERLUDE ~ And as she was wandering o'er the fields, She heard the death bell knelling, And every note it seemed to say, "Hard-hearted Barbara Allen." "Father, O Father, go dig my grave. Make it both long and narrow. Sweet William died of love for me, And I shall die tomorrow. They buried William in the old church yard, And Barbara in the next one. And from William's heart grew a red, red, rose, From Barbara's own - a briar. They grew and grew in the old church yard 'Till they could grow no higher And there they tied in a true-lovers knot The red rose and the briar.
Joe Heaney sings a version straight from the tradition, which is detailed, unaccompanied, emotional, and amazing... ua-cam.com/video/l4buh46L6lM/v-deo.html
One of the loveliest performance I've encountered. Child #84 records several versions, and over the centuries it's become the kind of song with many, many variations. This performance shows how, while many artists may perform may it, and though none can make it their own, some contribute something to make it more than it was before.
The first two lines of the second verse... i was always taught... " In the merry month of may, when green buds are a-swelling" and the male lament is Jimmy, and not William. A song so old will have different versions, all of which are superb English folk music.
Beautiful song. I remember years ago in high school "concert choir" (good singers) I was given a solo. ..this was it. I almost feel like I was chosen because I was Irish lol. It did make the audience cry. I wish I'd never started smoking, my voice can no longer go that high.
@@Wotsitorlabart earliest reference to this sang is in 1666. type in......the ballad of barbara allen by wayne erbsen -native ground books and music.....then.......barbara allen/barbary allen/barbary ellen mainly norfolk info.......
@@brucecollins641 Cheers. Re Samuel Pepys and Mrs Knipp's 'little Scotch song' - not necessarily Scottish but in the style of. This was a popular genre of song in mid 17th century London. Most definitely not Irish.
That's the most important line in the song, too. It makes it a tragedy on both counts, given that breaking his heart broke hers, too, even with the slight.
Every once I a while this tune enters my head. However I can't recall it just by memory like other songs and tunes. It has a haunting quality to it. Sad but beautiful. A Mans love for a Woman which is unique in the sense that Women don't love in the same way. Unlikely that a Woman on her death bed would call for the Man she loved in days gone by to join her in her final hours.
Beautifully sung. Beautiful composition and beautifully played. I only wish the lyrics were actually scrolled with the song as it was sung and not lagging behind so severely. I love this song.
Thank you, beautiful vocal rendition literally brought tears to my eyes. Do have a source for the printed lyrics and/or sheet music? The accompaniment was lovely.
Barbara Allen (the cruelty of) Elizabeth Hargis singing the original version with the King's Noyse is why Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland all lay claim to this annonymously written song.
The earliest reference to the song is by Samuel Pepys in January 1666 and he calls it 'Barbary Allen'. 'Barbara/Barbry Ellen' is an American variant - 'dwellin' is certainly American.
all of these old folk songs have many versions, especially Green Sleeves and Barbara Allen. I think you might be thinking of old English where Allen might come out Ellen. Don't know. It's all good and great to liste to. I'm glad so many others think so too. @@Wotsitorlabart
There are many different versions of this old song-but at least it tells the whole story not just part of it. I loved it! Thank you for uploading this fantastic rendition!❤❤❤
Came here because of Scrooge 1951 movie. I heard it many times before, but this time I googled it. It sounded so beautiful this year. Lovely. I missed out for over 50 years.
I did the exact same, after watching the exact same movie this past Christmas!
I just went through 20 different versions of this song so far on UA-cam, and this is the only one where you can actually understand what the singer is singing! Whoever is singing it has a gorgeous voice. Just beautiful. The guitar is very well balanced and sounds great too, along with the other string players. Thanks for making this song understandable while pleasurable.
I totally agree, and I believe it's Judy Collins,, I wish tho that the scrolling of the words matched the music, I love singing this,,,, stunning song,, first heard it in A Christmas Carol, with Alistair Sims
I also wish there wasn't 20 different versions of this song. This is one of the only you can find that matches the melody in A Christmas Carol.
I believe Loreena McKennit sings this
Bronson in his "Trad Tunes of of the Child Ballads" lists 198 versions😳
Art Garfunkel does it justice, blessings to you!
Gorgeous voice , I remember this from the movie A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim ..sad but haunting melody
And still the best version of the film.
@@pierrewave7235 I agree, and it's not even really close.
I really wish there was a full recording of the 2 singers from A Christmas Carol. The small glimpse was amazing.
@@cleocatra9324AI can make it happen.
Someone needs to make an AI generated full song of that version. 😏
My dad used to sing this song while playing guitar. He sang it as more of a country song. I always loved his version of this and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. He had a stroke a few years ago and can no longer sing. It is hard to know my kids will never hear him sing like he used too…. So sad. This song reminds me of good times. Hold your loved ones close because you never know how things can change in a flash.
Here are the lyrics to this version of Barbara Allen so that you can sing along the whole time despite the unsynchronized singing and lyrics. Beautiful singing, by the way! =D
Lyrics:
In Scarlet Town where I was born
There lived a fair maid dwelling,
Made every youth cry well-a-day.
Her name was Babara Allen
In the springtime of the year
When all the flowers were blooming,
Sweet William on his deathbed lay
For love of Babara Allen.
He sent his servant to the town.
The place where she did dwell in.
Sang, "Master dear has sent me here,
If your name be Babara Allen."
So slowly, slowly she got up,
And slowly she drew night him,
And all she said when there she came,
was "Young man, I think you're dying."
"O, I am sick, so very sick,
With love my head is aching,
One kiss from you will cure me well
You'll keep my heart from breaking."
"Do you remember that night," she said,
"When we were in the tavern,
You drank the toast to the lassies there,
And slighted Barbara Allen?"
He turned his face unto the wall,
He turned his back upon her,
"Adieu, Adieu, to my friends all,
Be kind to Barbara Allen."
~ MUSICAL INTERLUDE ~
And as she was wandering o'er the fields,
She heard the death bell knelling,
And every note it seemed to say,
"Hard-hearted Barbara Allen."
"Father, O Father, go dig my grave.
Make it both long and narrow.
Sweet William died of love for me,
And I shall die tomorrow.
They buried William in the old church yard,
And Barbara in the next one.
And from William's heart grew a red, red, rose,
From Barbara's own - a briar.
They grew and grew in the old church yard
'Till they could grow no higher
And there they tied in a true-lovers knot
The red rose and the briar.
Well done! I noticed that!
Thanks
...thanx 4 clearing that up...!
If I sing along my cat will bite me
I feel this song so deeply. This particular version is the real deal for me.
This song tugs at your heart and bring tears to your eyes.
And what a great version we have performing here.
This song dates back 400 years... Pretty awesome don't you think?
Old songs are best. Like Greensleeves
Absolutely,awesome David Blair!!
Right? This dates back when my people where in Edinburgh Scotland
Love it
Pretty sweet bruh.. pretty sweet.
Best rendition ever i heard.
Joe Heaney sings a version straight from the tradition, which is detailed, unaccompanied, emotional, and amazing... ua-cam.com/video/l4buh46L6lM/v-deo.html
So beautiful,clear and sad. brought tears to my eyes
You must live forever fan.
Think I finally found my Moms version of this song!! Happy!
Beautiful! A true voice true to the tune. Thank you to the poster of the lyrics! ♡
Peace from Canada.
One of the loveliest performance I've encountered. Child #84 records several versions, and over the centuries it's become the kind of song with many, many variations. This performance shows how, while many artists may perform may it, and though none can make it their own, some contribute something to make it more than it was before.
I loved the melody, the accompaniment and the readable lyrics. Thanks for making this accessible.
Like markmark and chellycat, i also came here after watching Scrooge 1951 last Christmas....and i'm here again.must be getting older and sentimental.
How did you guess, It was Alister Simms Christmas Carol.
Learned this song in primary school and have never forgotten it
Still awesome! Grows more beautiful every year!
Aa beautiful song sang with a haunting melody the best ii have heard
beautiful song, beautiful singing voice
Yes Xmas carol but it was my dad's favourite song he died when a was six,when a hear it I think of him.
The first two lines of the second verse... i was always taught...
" In the merry month of may, when green buds are a-swelling" and the male lament is Jimmy, and not William. A song so old will have different versions, all of which are superb English folk music.
so clear and beautiful truly done though melancholy but lovely and truly CLASSIC!
In the Christmas Carol with Alistair Simm ,he visits his nephew Fred on Christmas day and they sing it as he enters room
Yes, I wish that there was a full performance of this song from that movie; they were singing it beautifully, if only briefly.
The music had also been played at several other points in the movie. Mostly, if I recall correctly, associated with his sister's love.
I love this song! We sing it at school in chorus and I just love it!
How lovely a song,,,, thank you for posting
Beautiful song. I remember years ago in high school "concert choir" (good singers) I was given a solo. ..this was it. I almost feel like I was chosen because I was Irish lol. It did make the audience cry. I wish I'd never started smoking, my voice can no longer go that high.
It would have been more appropriate if you had been chosen because you were English - it's a traditional English folk song.
@@Wotsitorlabart earliest reference to this sang is in 1666. type in......the ballad of barbara allen by wayne erbsen -native ground books and music.....then.......barbara allen/barbary allen/barbary ellen mainly norfolk info.......
@@brucecollins641
Cheers.
Re Samuel Pepys and Mrs Knipp's 'little Scotch song' - not necessarily Scottish but in the style of.
This was a popular genre of song in mid 17th century London.
Most definitely not Irish.
The story for this one makes more sense than most of the others. Many versions leave out the part where William slighted Barbara Allen!
That's the most important line in the song, too. It makes it a tragedy on both counts, given that breaking his heart broke hers, too, even with the slight.
My name was Barbara Allen before marriage,used to stand on a chair and sing it when I was little
Every once I a while this tune enters my head. However I can't recall it just by memory like other songs and tunes. It has a haunting quality to it. Sad but beautiful. A Mans love for a Woman which is unique in the sense that Women don't love in the same way. Unlikely that a Woman on her death bed would call for the Man she loved in days gone by to join her in her final hours.
Ooh this is so lovely!
I LOVE this song. Beautiful
❤THANK YOU❤
Best movie ever.
This tugs the heart. Thanks for posting.
Yes and a Merry Christmas !
what a beautiful song. I just read dramione fanfic entitled Five Days, and they sang thing song. so touched :')
Lovely
I love this song
Thanks great music
beautiful...
Very nice!
Hopefully, they found happiness together in the afterlife, all their misunderstandings forgiven.
Beautifully sung. Beautiful composition and beautifully played. I only wish the lyrics were actually scrolled with the song as it was sung and not lagging behind so severely. I love this song.
Its so beautiful. Heard it first on Christmas Carol
Maybe further. I Love it.
i think she poisoned William , in one of those toasts to the lassies ,....
Thank you, beautiful vocal rendition literally brought tears to my eyes.
Do have a source for the printed lyrics and/or sheet music? The accompaniment was lovely.
I sang the Barbry Allen mens version of this song for all state choir in 2011 for middle school, I remember singing this song like it was yesterday.
This version is in the book "Rise Up Singing"
I remember singing this song in grade school
lovely piece. love to have the background string music if possible
Apparently this is the song that gave Billy Joel 'And so it goes'
Who synchronized the music & lyrics.....Stevie Wonder ?!?!?
i know, right
Was this performed on a guitar or harpsichord? Does anyone know if this version is available for sale?
How do I get a copy of this exelent version of this song
Sounds great but one tip, the lyrics start to scroll to slow for the song. Need to speed them up a bit.
Barbara Allen (the cruelty of)
Elizabeth Hargis singing the original version with the King's Noyse is why Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland all lay claim to this annonymously written song.
Definitely not Irish or Welsh possibly Scottish. Probably English.
Was there something from Jay Ward that used this song? I swear a character sang this in "Fractured Fairy Tales" or " Dudley Do-Right".
This sounds like "AND SO IT GOES" BY: BILLY JOEL!
Billy Joel,And so it goes......or is it just me?
Is it possible to share the recording artist of this version?
Too bad the written lyrics are not synched with the voice! It was very nice otherwise. But, AARGH!
Who is Barbara Allen? Who is you?
Oates brought me here😮
Beautiful rendition...However, the ORIGINAL is NOT
Barbara Allen! It is Barbry ELLEN...to rhyme with
"Fair maid DWELLIN'"
The earliest reference to the song is by Samuel Pepys in January 1666 and he calls it 'Barbary Allen'.
'Barbara/Barbry Ellen' is an American variant - 'dwellin' is certainly American.
all of these old folk songs have many versions, especially Green Sleeves and Barbara Allen. I think you might be thinking of old English where Allen might come out Ellen. Don't know. It's all good and great to liste to. I'm glad so many others think so too. @@Wotsitorlabart
This doesn't match the words l learnt as a child in England, UK
There are many different versions of this old song-but at least it tells the whole story not just part of it. I loved it! Thank you for uploading this fantastic rendition!❤❤❤
Terrible job with the lyrics but love the song.
Mikayla Spooner Where can we find your video so we can compare it?