Wha wadna fecht for Charlie? Wha wadna draw the sword? Wha wadna up an' rally At the royal Prince's word? Think on ancient Scotia's hero's Think on foreign foes repelled Think on loyal Bruce and Wallace Wha the proud usurper quelled See the northern clans advancing See Glen Garry and Lochiel See the brandished broadsword glancing Highland hearts as true as steel! Now the prince has raised his banner Now triumphant is our cause Now the Scottish lion rallies Let us strike for Prince and Laws
If the Corries had played this back in 1745 I'm sure Charlie would have gained a lot more supporters. Rousing stuff which their audiences always appreciated.
prince charlie was a tragic joke caused more harm than good and the irishman o sullivan that gave him advice,was doomed to failure so sad that it had to play out so badly f im a canadian scot who loves and hates all the history,too many blunders and grandiose ambitions by people least understanding of the consequences ie highland clearances by john prebblle
My research showed it would have generated 27 more supporters, few of them sober and including 12 newly arrived immigrants from Pakistan and N. Africa who thought they were joining the Aberdeen YMCA so they could use the pool.
Aww gotta love the Corries! Their music just stirs something within the soul! I've just been listening to this and few other Scottish songs right after watching some 'Outlander' episodes! I swear my blood's turned pure tartan now! lol! Alba Gu Braith!!! xx
I find it interesting that this melody I first learned on the pipes as "42nd Highlanders," also known as the Black Watch, which may have been formed due to the events surrounding this song depending on if this was the 1715 or 1745 rebellion.
I keep reading online that there's supposed to be another verse to this: Rouse, rouse ye kilted warriors, Rouse heroes of the North! Rouse, join our chieftain's banners, 'Tis your Prince that leads you forth! Shall we basely crouch to tyrants? Shall we own a foreign sway? Shall a royal Stuart be banish'd, While a stranger rules the day? Anybody know why the Corries didn't include this?
Laurie Edwards Probably no significant reason. They were doing a live performance and they might not have had time. Perhaps it just didn't sound decent. Either way, it's not like they- and many proponents of the folk music scene- are completely accurate when they sing folk songs.
This song was originally a jacobite song, used by Scottish freedomfighters. It would probably be treason to include it, even fter all these hundred years.
@@oliveromarsson4189 They were already freemen, but they rose in support of a rival player for the throne. There were almost just as many Scots on the Williamite side, and it was Scots who carried out the Highland clearances in the aftermath of the rebellion. (This is also when the clampdown on Highland and Gaelic culture happened, as the power of some of the main clans was broken.)
@@cigh7445 thanks for the information! I love reading about the Scots. But to my knowledge the Campbell's where the ones siding with the williamites (ofcourse exceptions was made and other Scots joined in aswell) and that's why the black watch regiment carries the Campbell tartan, which in turn also lead to the Campbell curse and why they are so hated by other clans, in some cases even to this day. I could be wrong though, if I am, I thank you for correcting me!
@@michaelprobert4881 Yes, he claimed to be the rightful heir to the crown of United Kingdom but the reestablishment of the Parliament in Edinburgh was one of his promises which was proclaimed the Mercat cross in Edinburgh
Always knew the Corries existed but never listened to their music.... Having spent all day listening to The Corries i have spent most of the day in tears with mixed feelings of anger(at the English system) and love for this fantastic energy.
Ball Sack, the English System they speak of is ages old. I won't claim that the situation is perfect today, but it is far from the horrible slavery Scotland was subjected to by English kings long ago. For that we should be thankful.
It is the British system. Scotland was an equal partner in the creation of the Union in the first place, so even though many Scots were not happy about it, they still cannot put all the blame on England. What you can do is, next time you get a chance to vote, bloody vote to leave the Union this time.
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie? Wha wadna draw the sword? Wha wadna up and rally At the royal prince's word? Think on Scotia's ancient heroes Think on foreign foes repelled Think on loyal Bruce and Wallace Wha the proud usurper quelled Wha wadna fecht for Charlie? Wha wadna draw the sword? Wha wadna up and rally At the royal prince's word? See the northern clans advancing See Glengarry and Lochiel See the brandished broadsword glancing Highland hearts as true as steel Wha wadna fecht for Charlie? Wha wadna draw the sword? Wha wadna up and rally At the royal prince's word? Now the prince has raised his banner Now triumphant is our cause Now the Scottish lion rallies Let us strike for prince and laws Wha wadna fecht for Charlie? Wha wadna draw the sword? Wha wadna up and rally At the royal prince's word?
@ endora, probably cos its the older version, its a traditional song and many people change around the verses and leave out verses when they do their arrangement of it. i like both versions. The bodhrans are war bodhrans and are much bigger than a regular bodhran. I would LOVE to have one.
roytheboy65 You bring back memories my regiment as well. ironic as the regiment was formed to fight the old pretender James the 11. However being a Scot’s nat I have a wry smile on my face every time I hear it. Independence 👍👍👍
@@richardconnelly7141 Nonsense; what you say is stupid. Please know that Christopher Duffy, the famous military historian, remarks that he found Charlie "a fairly impressive character."
I knew a sergeant major from the black watch. The hardest person I've ever met. Top man. And he was in his 60s when I 1st met him haha. God bless from Perth Scotland !
Apart from the usual use (as in Chairlie, or cheese), 'ch' is used in Scots much like in German, using a gutteral sound, as in Bach, or their former currency drachma. The word 'fecht' means fight. I know it's 2 years since you asked, but since I just came across it, I thought I'd answer without using phonemes for the benefit of other people coming across this who aren't familiar with them. They are also different depending on language, I only know 'ç' as having an 's' sound.
Forget Braveheart, although it's an awesome film it's historically inaccurate. If you haven't already seen it you should watch the David Niven film Bonnie Prince Charlie.
It wasn't a cause fought between England and Scotland it was a war of succession fought by cousins for the throne of Britain, geez the level of ignorance is astonishing.
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie?
Wha wadna draw the sword?
Wha wadna up an' rally
At the royal Prince's word?
Think on ancient Scotia's hero's
Think on foreign foes repelled
Think on loyal Bruce and Wallace
Wha the proud usurper quelled
See the northern clans advancing
See Glen Garry and Lochiel
See the brandished broadsword glancing
Highland hearts as true as steel!
Now the prince has raised his banner
Now triumphant is our cause
Now the Scottish lion rallies
Let us strike for Prince and Laws
After hearing this I'm ready to march on London (again . . . and further than Derby).
If the Corries had played this back in 1745 I'm sure Charlie would have gained a lot more supporters. Rousing stuff which their audiences always appreciated.
prince charlie was a tragic joke caused more harm than good and the irishman o sullivan that gave him advice,was doomed to failure so sad that it had to play out so badly f
im a canadian scot who loves and hates all the history,too many blunders and grandiose ambitions by people least understanding of the consequences ie highland clearances by john prebblle
your daft
@@richardconnelly7141 Prince Charles was an impressive character, according to military historian Christopher Duffy in "The '45".
My research showed it would have generated 27 more supporters, few of them sober and including 12 newly arrived immigrants from Pakistan and N. Africa who thought they were joining the Aberdeen YMCA so they could use the pool.
If Charlie had literally an ounce l
Leadership in him
He could have pulled off a new independent Scottish state
Two bodhráns, two voices, that's all and that's great! What a band!
My grandparents used to sing this one
wha widnae fecht for freedom wha wouldnae draw the sword
This tunes too good for ears to comprehend
There is something I love about this song, it is stirring the blood in my veins....
the pipes are calling ye' Danny boy...
Aww gotta love the Corries! Their music just stirs something within the soul! I've just been listening to this and few other Scottish songs right after watching some 'Outlander' episodes! I swear my blood's turned pure tartan now! lol! Alba Gu Braith!!! xx
tartan is the best lol
That primitive beat appeals to the Heelandt blood in mah veins.
You have no idea how many memories this brought back, any chance of “Nut Brown Maiden?” Thank you 😊
It's hard not to agree with the sound, whether you agree with the word or not lol
There in lies the difference. Word/Logos VS. howls, hoots, and sound. Are you Man or an animal?
This gives you goosebumps, love it
I find it interesting that this melody I first learned on the pipes as "42nd Highlanders," also known as the Black Watch, which may have been formed due to the events surrounding this song depending on if this was the 1715 or 1745 rebellion.
When I was little, my dad was watching a documentary of Culloden and the aftermath. I still have nightmares about it
I keep reading online that there's supposed to be another verse to this:
Rouse, rouse ye kilted warriors,
Rouse heroes of the North!
Rouse, join our chieftain's banners,
'Tis your Prince that leads you forth!
Shall we basely crouch to tyrants?
Shall we own a foreign sway?
Shall a royal Stuart be banish'd,
While a stranger rules the day?
Anybody know why the Corries didn't include this?
Laurie Edwards Probably no significant reason. They were doing a live performance and they might not have had time. Perhaps it just didn't sound decent. Either way, it's not like they- and many proponents of the folk music scene- are completely accurate when they sing folk songs.
Who know's, but I fucking love it!
This song was originally a jacobite song, used by Scottish freedomfighters. It would probably be treason to include it, even fter all these hundred years.
@@oliveromarsson4189 They were already freemen, but they rose in support of a rival player for the throne.
There were almost just as many Scots on the Williamite side, and it was Scots who carried out the Highland clearances in the aftermath of the rebellion. (This is also when the clampdown on Highland and Gaelic culture happened, as the power of some of the main clans was broken.)
@@cigh7445 thanks for the information! I love reading about the Scots. But to my knowledge the Campbell's where the ones siding with the williamites (ofcourse exceptions was made and other Scots joined in aswell) and that's why the black watch regiment carries the Campbell tartan, which in turn also lead to the Campbell curse and why they are so hated by other clans, in some cases even to this day.
I could be wrong though, if I am, I thank you for correcting me!
I just have to get me one O' em' giant Bodhran!
This song will be in my ears as I vote YES in 2014
English hooray henry dick
Didn't Charles Stuart want the throne of Great Britain though?
@@michaelprobert4881 Yes, he claimed to be the rightful heir to the crown of United Kingdom but the reestablishment of the Parliament in Edinburgh was one of his promises which was proclaimed the Mercat cross in Edinburgh
Always knew the Corries existed but never listened to their music.... Having spent all day listening to The Corries i have spent most of the day in tears with mixed feelings of anger(at the English system) and love for this fantastic energy.
Ball Sack, the English System they speak of is ages old. I won't claim that the situation is perfect today, but it is far from the horrible slavery Scotland was subjected to by English kings long ago. For that we should be thankful.
What twaddle.
@@aidy6000 indeed or should we feel grateful for Boris Johnson's promised 'taming of the Jocks'?
It is the British system. Scotland was an equal partner in the creation of the Union in the first place, so even though many Scots were not happy about it, they still cannot put all the blame on England.
What you can do is, next time you get a chance to vote, bloody vote to leave the Union this time.
@@cigh7445 I am over it. Best wishes to you.
Love this 🏴😘
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie?
Wha wadna draw the sword?
Wha wadna up and rally
At the royal prince's word?
Think on Scotia's ancient heroes
Think on foreign foes repelled
Think on loyal Bruce and Wallace
Wha the proud usurper quelled
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie?
Wha wadna draw the sword?
Wha wadna up and rally
At the royal prince's word?
See the northern clans advancing
See Glengarry and Lochiel
See the brandished broadsword glancing
Highland hearts as true as steel
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie?
Wha wadna draw the sword?
Wha wadna up and rally
At the royal prince's word?
Now the prince has raised his banner
Now triumphant is our cause
Now the Scottish lion rallies
Let us strike for prince and laws
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie?
Wha wadna draw the sword?
Wha wadna up and rally
At the royal prince's word?
Legends.
Ta fer fechtna Brits frem Hibernia 😉🇮🇪
@ endora, probably cos its the older version, its a traditional song and many people change around the verses and leave out verses when they do their arrangement of it. i like both versions. The bodhrans are war bodhrans and are much bigger than a regular bodhran. I would LOVE to have one.
excellent!
This is the Regimental march of my Regiment ! The 22nd Cheshire Regiment ....Wha Wadna Fecht For Charlie
roytheboy65
You bring back memories my regiment as well. ironic as the regiment was formed to fight the old pretender James the 11. However being a Scot’s nat I have a wry smile on my face every time I hear it. Independence 👍👍👍
fkn joke charlie was a horror not to be celrbrated
I agree the man was a total prat however doesn’t make a difference regarding freedom from Westminster
@@richardconnelly7141 Nonsense; what you say is stupid. Please know that Christopher Duffy, the famous military historian, remarks that he found Charlie "a fairly impressive character."
woooooch!
Scottish soldiers are a fearsome animal in battle, I belive nick name devils in kilts, from a English infantryman who seem them in Afghanistan
Warrior race
The Ladies from Hades.
That's what they called the Cape Breton Highlanders during the 1939-'45 War. The so-called "master race" can cry to mommy.
In WWI, the Germans called the 42nd (The Black Watch) the Ladies from Hell
Well, it's in our blood, we're born warriors! xx
I knew a sergeant major from the black watch. The hardest person I've ever met. Top man. And he was in his 60s when I 1st met him haha. God bless from Perth Scotland !
the large one is a war drum from what i've been told
Bodhrans were war drums this is true..
So are the highland pipes and clan war crys
Lang bide th' kin' ower th' water!
SOAR ALBA...X
Clan Gregor did !!!!
Apart from the usual use (as in Chairlie, or cheese), 'ch' is used in Scots much like in German, using a gutteral sound, as in Bach, or their former currency drachma. The word 'fecht' means fight. I know it's 2 years since you asked, but since I just came across it, I thought I'd answer without using phonemes for the benefit of other people coming across this who aren't familiar with them. They are also different depending on language, I only know 'ç' as having an 's' sound.
As in Gefecht in German. As near to fight as Wasser is to Water.
Forget Braveheart, although it's an awesome film it's historically inaccurate. If you haven't already seen it you should watch the David Niven film Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Chasing the deer. Is a good one too
+scotty tough It is a great film, I just think Chasing the dear could have been done so much better.
As a descendant of Scot’s/Irish Protestant lineage I’d probably not have fecht for him probably agin him Ken as a fifer
Came here from Cnoc An Tursa
Gotta watch Braveheart again. The tories put up a good recruiting song. I'd follow if I'd swung a sword!
@mandolinda6
Pronounced "Boh Rahns".
vote for scotland
@PsionSoul
Bodhrans
1314!
Killiecrankie
no one who read Prebble's Culloden would have anything to do with the man who destroyed the Highland way of life
[hwa wadna fext for tʃarli] or [hwa wadna feçt for tʃarli]? Strangely I hear a "ç" in this version... Is it normal uise in Scots?
As a Wallace, it's in your blood to feel sympathy for Jacobite legitimists.
When will Scotland shake lose...It is time
Cochrane great naval hero (scot)
The only reason why Scotland lost the war is because Scottish clansman fought with the English out against their own
@Jet BransonOof
My ancestor was in that battle. He was a highlander and they deported him! So I am an American. I'm still mad!
not so read john prebbles book cullodden
can you read my son
It wasn't a cause fought between England and Scotland it was a war of succession fought by cousins for the throne of Britain, geez the level of ignorance is astonishing.
But England had heroes too! (I'm a Scot sayin this!), so honor youre brave with a song! I pick Harry V!.....Good job at Agincourt!
I'd rather honour the real English heroes in the British Battalion of the International Brigade, and those who stood almost alone in 1940.
Fect for Charlie ? Hell no, not for a papist traitor.
Traitor to whom?
@@barbaraclark1687 to the german hanovarian usurpers?
Henry VIII was a traitor himself, for creating his own church just because he wanted to divorce...