The Rose of Allendale" is an English song, with words by Charles Jeffreys and music by Sidney Nelson, composed in the 1840s. Because the song has been recorded by Paddy Reilly and Mary Black, many people mistakenly believe the song to be an Irish song. Sometimes it is also believed to be a Scottish song.
The English song lyrics are about a maiden from the town of Allendale, Northumberland .
@R3o3m3a3n3y the rose of allendale may well be an english song but the rose of allandale is a scottish song(her hielan cot) u at the end of the day who cares were all brits under the skin
@R3o3m3a3n3y The song is English but there is no evidence that the Allendale referred too is the one in Northumberland. It could be but there are two places in Scotland called that too. The writers wrote other pseudo-Scottish songs. Others suggest the song is about a ship but who knows. The first verse certainly sounds like it is definitely about a woman!
@orac100 You are right in that Allandale is the earliest spelling of it but Allendale has been used also from a very early date. I think maybe because it was written by an Englishman many folk think it is about Allendale in Northumberland rather than one of the Scottish Allandales - hence they spell it Allendale. But the Northumberland village has used both spellings in the past anyway :-)
Roy and Ronnie could always be depended upon to get the timing and tune right! It's so sad to lose such a gifted musician as Roy Williamson. Jan from Georgia
The spelling should be Allandale as per the original sheet music of 1835. Allendale is in England. Its good to hear it sung in 4/4 time as it should be with the correct tune. Too many songs seem to migrate into a mushy waltz and end up sounding like a naff C&W song.
@orac100 - never mind. Real music played fashionably can get youngsters interested in the real thing, and you can imagine where they´ll end up buying.
@GRB01 I've heard people say that before but to me it just doesn't make sense. Mary left her heiland cot and wandered forth with me, flowers decked the mountainside etc but by far the fairest flower was the Rose of Allendale. For me the song is obviously about Mary being the said rose. In the second verse yes he's on a ship in stormy seas and in the third the desert - and what keeps him going is the thought of Mary!
My old man used to ask that same question. They use Allendale in County Durham. Apparently it's pretty much the same tune elsewhere, as far as i know, or was told, it's just the name that is different. Annandale is the place where I used to live in Dumfries & Galloway, Moffat-ways! Chappin the rank banter up lol
I agree it's a great song...but as I used to see these guys in the 70's the song is played at "their" usual speed. I can imagine it played slower though.
o k thistlewarrior! I let you have the beard and hair..(you must be stronger than me anyway)...the singer's voice (..preferably female version!) would do the job as far as i'm concerned !
Beautiful. I've had the sound of The Corries beside me all my 21 years. I like this video because it shows the size of television cameras back in 1975!
High time someone put these on here. I have all their tapes.I checked for them before but ,alas, they were not here. I love the fingering of Roy on the guitar particularly: I like to put the balance in favour of one speaker so Ronnie's voice is slightly quieter and I can hear Roy's guitar more clearly: Barrat's Privateers is a great song to do this on.
@gaconnochie The rose of allendale is a ship my friend that sailed to Nokia scotia Canada
GRB01 1 month ago
@Wallace5000001 Immense I echo your words
GRB01 1 month ago
you canna beat them
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SpectrumDisco I think that we will have to agree to disagree on this one. I am with Wikipedia.
R3o3m3a3n3y 3 months ago
The Rose of Allendale" is an English song, with words by Charles Jeffreys and music by Sidney Nelson, composed in the 1840s. Because the song has been recorded by Paddy Reilly and Mary Black, many people mistakenly believe the song to be an Irish song. Sometimes it is also believed to be a Scottish song.
The English song lyrics are about a maiden from the town of Allendale, Northumberland .
Wikipedia
R3o3m3a3n3y 3 months ago
@R3o3m3a3n3y
Wrong, it is a ship, listen to the words.
SpectrumDisco 3 months ago
@R3o3m3a3n3y the rose of allendale may well be an english song but the rose of allandale is a scottish song(her hielan cot) u at the end of the day who cares were all brits under the skin
captaincondor2010 3 months ago
@R3o3m3a3n3y The song is English but there is no evidence that the Allendale referred too is the one in Northumberland. It could be but there are two places in Scotland called that too. The writers wrote other pseudo-Scottish songs. Others suggest the song is about a ship but who knows. The first verse certainly sounds like it is definitely about a woman!
gaconnochie 2 months ago
They should have something in memory of Roy
katszrina797 5 months ago 2
legends
TheJambohammer 7 months ago
wonderful<3
MsTinkerbelify 10 months ago
I know its a ship. I'm not sure why you said that ... especially as you have spelled Allandale wrong.
orac100 10 months ago
@orac100 You are right in that Allandale is the earliest spelling of it but Allendale has been used also from a very early date. I think maybe because it was written by an Englishman many folk think it is about Allendale in Northumberland rather than one of the Scottish Allandales - hence they spell it Allendale. But the Northumberland village has used both spellings in the past anyway :-)
gaconnochie 10 months ago
Very good. Thanks for sharing it with me.
snarlacarla 10 months ago
junk my ne is better
JEFFBRERETON 1 year ago
a great song, sung by a great group
tomhamilton8 1 year ago 3
Roy and Ronnie could always be depended upon to get the timing and tune right! It's so sad to lose such a gifted musician as Roy Williamson. Jan from Georgia
TheJannance 1 year ago 8
i was brought up on these two. my big regret is that i did not see them perform live together. crackin!
jennyandrob01 2 years ago 6
I know it's normally an Irish tune, but the Irish version makes u wanna cry into a beer. This version sounds more like a love ballad, beautiful.
amethyst48 2 years ago 3
sitting on new years day with a dram and chilling out brilliant
blackgrange 2 years ago 4
@blackgrange cheers!
imrcb 2 years ago
Brilliant !!!!! Jist Brilliant !
pawpawbear02 2 years ago 2
What a beautiful song! -------- who cares how its spelled, it's how it's sang that matters, and it couldn't be sung better than this!
thetrollfairy 2 years ago 9
The spelling should be Allandale as per the original sheet music of 1835. Allendale is in England. Its good to hear it sung in 4/4 time as it should be with the correct tune. Too many songs seem to migrate into a mushy waltz and end up sounding like a naff C&W song.
orac100 2 years ago 11
Quite right, thanks for that
Iain40 2 years ago 3
@Iain40 I had the huge honour to meet Roy Williamson on several occassions. He was the loveliest, sweetest man. I was completey in awe x
lizzym1971 3 months ago
@orac100 - never mind. Real music played fashionably can get youngsters interested in the real thing, and you can imagine where they´ll end up buying.
Pitfossil 1 year ago 3
@orac100The Rose of Allendale in the song is a ship my friend!!!!! if you are trying to be clever get it right !!
GRB01 10 months ago
@GRB01 I've heard people say that before but to me it just doesn't make sense. Mary left her heiland cot and wandered forth with me, flowers decked the mountainside etc but by far the fairest flower was the Rose of Allendale. For me the song is obviously about Mary being the said rose. In the second verse yes he's on a ship in stormy seas and in the third the desert - and what keeps him going is the thought of Mary!
gaconnochie 10 months ago
@GRB01 Streuth I've owned this song and played it many times , and I didn't know it was a ship ..you learn something new every day
Recordbhoy 8 months ago
@orac100 The dubliners slowed it down to great effect
rleored 5 months ago
Never knew that, thanks. As a piper I have played this tune hundreds of times but always the music had a different title
Enferushostis 2 years ago 2
cheers!!
Enferushostis 2 years ago
Annandale or Allendale? I´ve read so many different titles
Enferushostis 2 years ago
its allendale
witchhunter32 2 years ago
Allendale my friend
ScotsLyon 2 years ago
My old man used to ask that same question. They use Allendale in County Durham. Apparently it's pretty much the same tune elsewhere, as far as i know, or was told, it's just the name that is different. Annandale is the place where I used to live in Dumfries & Galloway, Moffat-ways! Chappin the rank banter up lol
lemmidos 2 years ago 3
Grew up listening to the boys so glad i found them on you tube now my children can grow knowing their history in song !!
two truely talented men if only all musicians today shared such passion and respect ...
DIXIE1205 2 years ago 4
Woot 47.000 views :P
Obelisk1990 2 years ago
Lovely song but a bit hurried I think !
Norfolk UK
(female 59)
josparkes 2 years ago
True: but I think the quicker tempo is suitable. Have heard it as a dirge(unintended): not as pretty.
gtopa1 2 years ago
Yes you're probably right there. Good song altogether !
Irish of course !
Norfolk UK
josparkes 2 years ago
Northumberland, England actually.
scottyscouter 2 years ago
Sorry, it's a great song !
josparkes 2 years ago
Nice to bump into you again josparkes. I was at the Heineken final at Murrayfield. Good game!
pictishsapien 2 years ago
Thank you. I just saw the end of Chelsea and Everton at Wembley, Chelsea won 2-1 I think.
Glad U enjoyed your game.
josparkes 2 years ago
Hi josparkes,
I agree it's a great song...but as I used to see these guys in the 70's the song is played at "their" usual speed. I can imagine it played slower though.
A the best
thelonegroover 2 years ago 4
Thanks for your reply,Have a great weekend !
Norfolk UK
josparkes 2 years ago
The Corries had no "usual" speed.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
One of their loveliest songs. But I think they're rushing it a little here.
gbj222 2 years ago
Beautiful, such talented men. I only have the Traditions album that i downloaded a few days a go, it's so pleasant
woodiestv 3 years ago 2
Thank you Iain40 for posting all these classic tunes !
mac9712 3 years ago 3
tell me where i can get these songs for ipod and mp3 please
olgreg3 3 years ago 2
I,m so glad I heard them sing this live. Ayr Town Hall 1967. by the rafters fairly shook!powerful song sung by a mighty mighty duo!
TheArchieBell 3 years ago 2
Reminds you of the true meaning of the corries....
IDEPENDENCE !!!
jamiereidit 3 years ago 6
o k thistlewarrior! I let you have the beard and hair..(you must be stronger than me anyway)...the singer's voice (..preferably female version!) would do the job as far as i'm concerned !
violetparme 3 years ago 2
a sad lose for scotland
mungajnr 3 years ago 2
bloody good in fact very bloody good
howdofolks 3 years ago 7
Cabt agree more, Itys one of these song you sing at the end of the night.
jamiereidit 3 years ago 4
I want Ronnies' hair and beard!!!
thistlewarrior 3 years ago 11
Hi , OK.
"Maybe in years to come we could honour him in some way ? "
I agree . We should not wait .
THE CORRIES are Scottish Folk Legends .
How can we honour them ?
wallace500001 3 years ago 5
Quite simply, legends.
calumbeag23 3 years ago 5
why not honour him the now no need to wait.a good renidition of this song
dangledoop 4 years ago
I like this song, but I prefered Dubliners version, but that's me, this song is good too tho :)
LordBashWood 4 years ago
This makes me feel so homesick
fionarobb231 4 years ago 2
I love this song too .
Roy was a writer , a player and and a singer.
Not to mention a romantic.
Truly one of the greatest unsung heroes of Scottish folk music.
Maybe in years to come we could honour him in some way ?
Wallace5000001 4 years ago 33
@Wallace5000001 Is the singing of The Flower of Scotland not honouring Roy every time it's sung ?
He wrote it after all.
SimonTruckNet 3 months ago
I <3 this song.
themystiquelady 4 years ago
superb song, great artists. scottish music at its best --- and i'm english ! always enjoyed these guys.
ajpettitt 4 years ago 2
As The Corries greatest Irish fan it is fantastic to see these videos.from Greyser
Seaside47 4 years ago
sonoffergus, Listen to the Song.
"One maidens form withstood the storm "
Twas the Rose of Allendale .
Scottish Magic .
Wallace5000001 4 years ago 2
best two singers ever
scotia33333 4 years ago 2
the "Rose of Allendale" was a sailing ship.
craigowl 4 years ago 2
no it wasnt it was his wife u ass
grae911 2 years ago
Beautiful. I've had the sound of The Corries beside me all my 21 years. I like this video because it shows the size of television cameras back in 1975!
thomasking55 4 years ago
In my opinion one of the best of the Corries songs.
Captures the essence of the romantic heart of we Scots.
Wha's like us ?
Wallace5000001 4 years ago
Brilliant!!! ( or should I say Braw? )Someones actually put the Corries on U tube after all this time. My life is complete. Thanks Iain.
chinstrapx 4 years ago 7
Not just me, see David at iMdReSSediNdEcAy
Iain40 4 years ago
@chinstrapx
Why doesn't Scotland have anyone like the Collies now!
katszrina797 5 months ago
@katszrina797 There are acts like that. They just don't get the national TV airtime any longer hence they aren't as familiar to audiences.
gaconnochie 5 months ago
@katszrina797
We do they are called Scocha.
Check them out soon.
SpectrumDisco 3 months ago
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@chinstrapx
Why don't we have anyone like the Collies now!
katszrina797 5 months ago
cheers Iain, yer a star mate A++++++++++++
speedwell867 4 years ago
High time someone put these on here. I have all their tapes.I checked for them before but ,alas, they were not here. I love the fingering of Roy on the guitar particularly: I like to put the balance in favour of one speaker so Ronnie's voice is slightly quieter and I can hear Roy's guitar more clearly: Barrat's Privateers is a great song to do this on.
Getinnnn 4 years ago
Thanks Iain, a truly superb collection from the Corries.
SamsCustoms 5 years ago
Did the corries ever sing a song about the scottish covenanters ?
SOUP1999 5 years ago
hardly. covenanters were loyal to england not scotland.
sonoffergus 4 years ago
the covenanters were a religious group not political
grae911 2 years ago
the corries sang songs about every conceivable subject relating to scotland
craigowl 4 years ago
A the blue bonnets
grae911 2 years ago
I love the collection Iain, but if you don't mind me asking, why do you disable embeds?
Liffeywater 5 years ago
good question!!! i want to put some on my bebo - spreading some of these around could be good for the nationalist cause!!
bidhalbasaor 5 years ago