My mother used to sing this to my sister and me as a lullaby some seventy-four years ago, sounds as lovely as ever. My father was stationed in Wick for a time during the war, hence the song. Truly beautiful
Behind the beautiful harmonies, a poignantly sad song. I wonder if there's a story behind the lyrics. I wouldn't have minded having Paddie Bell lullaby me to sleep.
This one's been hidden on a compilation album called Folk Favourites since the mid-60s. Aileen Aroon's on the same disc. Well worth tracking down if you have a record player.
@MegaArchitect1 Certainly a poignant song of loss. I've always thought it might be a mother's way of rationalizing the death of a child, but the "fairy" explanation fits better. Apologies for the loooong delay in response. (I couldn't access my UA-cam a/c.) Tom B.
My mother used to sing this to my sister and me as a lullaby some seventy-four years ago, sounds as lovely as ever. My father was stationed in Wick for a time during the war, hence the song. Truly beautiful
Lovely song,takes me back about 70 years to when I a wee laddie.
My Nana sang that to me when I was very wee- I'm 55 now & still know & love this song :)
It's lovely and also poignant how songs bring us back to those we love 😪
Gives me goosebumps.
Behind the beautiful harmonies, a poignantly sad song. I wonder if there's a story behind the lyrics.
I wouldn't have minded having Paddie Bell lullaby me to sleep.
This is magical,I remember this fabulous group from the Tonight Show tea time BBc many years ago.
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Lovely song.
And then there are those sweaters. :D
another classic, thanks Linda.
This is really beautiful.
absolutely fantastic!--
Absolutely beautiful! Many, many thanks, Linda!
This one's been hidden on a compilation album called Folk Favourites since the mid-60s. Aileen Aroon's on the same disc. Well worth tracking down if you have a record player.
Lovely!
:)
another gem Linda! where do you you find them!?
@MegaArchitect1 Certainly a poignant song of loss. I've always thought it might be a mother's way of rationalizing the death of a child, but the "fairy" explanation fits better. Apologies for the loooong delay in response. (I couldn't access my UA-cam a/c.)
Tom B.