The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen

[TheNorwegianScotsman]

I lived in Aberdeen for a year when I was 4, and I have always been extremely proud of that! And one day soon, I will go home to Aberdeen. From a young Aberdeen-lover in Norway :-)

[MissRiaElaine]

My fiancee lives in Aberdeen, I love the place and can't wait to move in with her :D

[ka3zci]

My grandparents came from Aberdeen to Canada in 1920 and 1921, then to the U.S. I've never been to Scotland and this may be the closest I'll get. If so, it's aye enough for me.

[ToyStory365]

I Love aberdeen Its Amazing With Each And Every Shop I Live Outside Aberdeen In A Small Town Named Peterhead Im Proud O My Country And Cannae Wait Till Gan Tae Cadonas Again!

[McKia]

I love Aberdeen!!!! I came here for uni and it is such a beautiful city.

[JDonaldson94]

I have been living in Singapore for 5 months now and am leaving back home forAberdeen in two, I just happened to stumble apon this talking to my friends about the aurora borealis and this has practically cured my feeling of home sickness. Thank you x

[CaptainQuo]

Bawlin like a bairn after listening to that......and I'm only 13 miles away in Stonehaven!

[aberdeenfc1983]

Miles to Scumdee has more views than this!? WHAT!

I think I can vouch for the Alexander Brothers when I say..What The F**k!?

[TVCriticAmy]

Ah my home, I do miss it.

[Bassmanbbn4]

@Nick57595153 Sounds like The Alexander Brothers

[dercarsus]

Sang this as a child love it

[tanagerbirder]

The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen song is a traditional Scottish song written by Mary Webb for a home sick Aberdonian lass who she worked with in a hospital kitchen. Mary Webb was English and lived in London and had never been to Aberdeen, Scotland. She was born in Leamington Spa and was a concert pianist.

[Jim0912]

My brother loved The Alexander Brothers & he passed that love onto my Neice before he passed away 4 years ago. The Alexander Brothers were great enough to sign some videos & cd's for him beforwe he passed away. Any song of their's reminds me of him! Especially The Northern Light's coz he was a Dandy Don all the way!!!!

[64Debs]

My mother taught me to sing this scottish song when i was just a wee lassie. Although i am from Edinburgh i have to say Aberdeen has many memories from my childhood and i loved listening to this song again after many years. Thank you.

[darkcrystalist]

hi im a jockney! Scottish but brought up in london, feel very proud of my scottish roots, how about donald wheres your troosers?

[darkcrystalist]

what time of year is best?

[scubbiesrules]

@darkcrystalist Spring/Summer (:

[darkcrystalist]

this was played at my uncle's funeral , feel extreme joy, sadness and pride when i hear this and am determined to see the northern lights before i diexx

[euanrocks]

Admittadly Aberdeen can look like a very dreich, boring and grey place when its raining but when the sun is shining on a warm summer's day Aberdeen is by far the best looking city in Scotland (however I may be bias as I'm from Aberdeen!).

[heartcelt]

this is andy stewart i think

[maggiemoo412]

this was first played at my uncle's funeral. I had never heard it before, what a lovely song to remember him by and i must see those lights before i die xx

[TheScottishChristian]

@maggiemoo412 im sorry but its really hard to see the Northern Lights now with all the Street Lights Etc but u Never know u would probebly be better Outside Aberdeen City

[Novastrummer]

This has been one of my favourite songs since I first heard it . I live in Nova Scotia (New Scotland) and am amazed that more people here have not heard of this song. It is beautiful, and the way it is sung in this video is the way I like to sing along. Thank you for posting it.

[FinianHippie]

I absolutely love Aberdeen and this song brings back loads of wonderful memories.

[BIGD0V]

beads

[johnaberdeenfan]

This is where my grandad came from i wish i could see him again sadly thats not for a long time to come :_(

[Saren157]

Too much light pollution for anyone to see the northern lights at the moment.

[bookworm1962]

I first heard this song as an instrumental on a video of the massed bands performing for the Queen Mother - one of many great songs they played. I also have a version by Kenneth McKellar. One of my favorite songs to sing.

[Jim0912]

Best wee city in the world!

Well it's my city & will always be special no matter where else in the world I may be!

[HighlandCowboy01]

I miss Scotland and Aberdeen. Thanks for posting this.

[Ramirezblanco]

beautiful city! nice people and nice pubs

[MsLiverpoolfan09]

this song was played at my dad funral on october 25 2009 ? r.i.p dad gone but not forgoten?xxxxxx

[jamie1793]

oot o all the songs fae aberdeen this is the best altho thats it on a bonny day

[cbgbomfugrip2006]

My mother has lived in canada since 1948 but she's still an aberdonian, never got a canadian passport. she always wanted to go back. Maybe because of the trauma of the post war period, being alone, being without a country, she feels in exile.

[ashules92]

Aberdeen The Best Place Ti Bide

[JoeWPratt]

I,m a sassenach but my mother is Scottish, I will be in Aberdeen this weekend and am so looking forward to it.

Hav,nt been there for 7 years, which is too long to be away from the Silver City.

[MissHyperrr]

the alexander brothers sing it ! haha

[unclemertie]

A great song, beautifully sung. Even if I'm a sassenach!

[Smellie9]

I'm an Aberdonian born and bred. Tell ye. You've nae idea how strongly I feel about my homeland. I support my country regardless. I appreciate your comment. Thanx.

[angielorimer]

On long car journeys as a child, used to get my Dad to sing this ......love the song and love the memories......

[SUNNYSlDEUPP]

ken it was great eh?

had memories o my granda and dad we a whisky in one hand listening to the alexander brothers' other cd's - or records!

[angielorimer]

I am living in very cold and snowy Holland, always warming to listen to this song ......

[scouterjim]

My ancestral home. Visited it in 1973.

[barrowvalley]

This brings back fond memories of Scottish Requests on Radio Luxembourg around 50 years ago. Lovely song, great singer.

[chuckgary]

Info in the original audio file says: Alexander Brothers.

Thank you for enjoying it.

[grandmascott]

Thank you for the memory. I, first heard the song in the Tivoli Theatre, when I, was seven years of age, now at 70 I, am proud to be an Aberdonian.

Could you possibly make a recording of A Gordon For Me?

Jessie.

[chuckgary]

Would that be the version of "A Gordon For Me" by Kenneth McKellar? If so please send me a private message.

Thanks for enjoying the vid.

Bests,

Chuck

[AFC1903RULEEEE]

Ive been in there in the open doors day its a grand old place isnt it?

[TheGoldensq]

@grandmascott Yes the song was a big favourite at the tivoli and brings back happy memories of Aberdeen in the old days. Been away now for nearly 50years but still remember the Friday nights at the Hop-Inn, and the Beach Ballroom on Sundays. Pleased to hear that the Grill in Union Street is still there, another favourite haunt of all us hardened drinkers aged all of 18 years of age

[yvonne3162]

This was my dads song he was not a singer but sang it every new year, he died in 2001, love the memories even although it maks me cry.

[AFC1903RULEEEE]

well R.I.P to your father mate

[brokenhillcabbie]

thank you my father and i love it.

[aberdeenfc1983]

When i was little, my granda and dad used to listen to the scottish music on the radio and both stand up and sing this when it came on after lookin at each other with a massive smile on their face...cmon you reds.

[newfiebygarge]

very good song and well sung.Thanks for posting it Chuck.I visited Aberdeen in early nineties with Canadian Air Force.ken.

[gbj222]

Very nicely done :)

On my page you can view the Bankhead Steel band playing in Aberdeen last summer - do pay a visit :)

[randomsasha]

Born in Aberdeen, brought up in Keith. Now living in Falkirk. Was brought up with these songs, now teaching my children them.

[angieb1980]

I'm from Glasgow but Aberdeen is the place I love the most. I lived there for a few months and it broke my heart having to leave

[cattotti]

I'm in London now and my folks are in Huntly[ish] but born and bred and what you putting that up here to mak me greet like a feel! Thanks for posting really happy new year!

[dmdougie]

Och the memories...

[faeelgin]

An Elgin loon and proud of it, but have had many happy times in Aberdeen.

[scottishnutjob]

my mum used to sing it to me - still does and im 25 lol

[GreatAuntFanny]

Aww my dad used to sing this to me when I was a wee one :)

[firenza74]

STAND FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[starstyx]

I love that version too and often listen to it.

[aberdeenfc1983]

quality, looked all over for the alexander brothers version on youtube

5*

[starstyx]

I live in Australia, but I belong in Aberdeen

[shonajw]

I live in Canada and share your feelings.I was born 60miles north of Aberdeen.Portsoy,Banffshire

[nurendi]

I lived in Aberdeen for two years before moving to Australia. This video brings back a lot of memories of home.

For a reasonably small city, it did very well at claiming my alliegance