Dunkirk Sunsets - Set to the Chieftains Red is the Rose - Sung by Nanci Griffith

[Carlomagenta]

Wonderful views !

Ciao.

Carlo

[BoudiccaBlanc]

The original tune is the "The Bonnie Banks of Lochlomond"--1746.

It is thought to be a lament about the Highland Celts (Scots) who lost the battle of Culloden against the British.

Many Irish joined in the battle to support their fellow Celts and the Catholic claim to the United Kingdom throne by Bonnie Prince Charlie.

In Ireland, at the Battle of the Boyne (1690)

James II (VII), (a Catholic) was defeated by William of Orange, the Dutch Protestant who had been made king of the UK..

[BoudiccaBlanc]

After all---Irish, Scot, Welsh...The people are descended from the Celtic tribes of the British Isles.

Before being overrun by Saxons, Vikings and Normans the people of Britain were also Celts. Earlier the Romans had ruled the island of Britain; but they didn't populate it.

Boudicca was the queen of the Brittonic Iceni (tribe) who staged a rebellion against Roman rule. Needless to say, she paid the price!

Other Celtic areas = Isle of Man, Cornwall (in GB) Brittany, France.

[bilbomc]

Classy version - Even though this is from a Scottish air it feels more Irish than anything. Irish and proud.

[sailingwest]

Its neither a Scottish or Irish air but Canadian but sure who cares its a gorgeous piece.

[wherefalconsfly]

We also have the Lily of the Valley and we use it also for funerals. Such things are unbearable.

[wherefalconsfly]

My dead wife's rose just bloomed and someone sent me the link to this. Amazing! Thank you.

....tears ... .... .....

[HighlandRun]

Sorry to hear about your wife, glad you enjoyed it.

[HighlandRun]

Sorry to hear about your wife, glad you enjoyed it though.

[douchebaggay]

I was born and raised in Dunkirk. I moved away in 1984, when I was 19. I had forgotten just how beautiful the sunsets were. Thanks for the memories. I just might I have to take a trip up there to see it once again.

[HighlandRun]

Glad to hear it. They are great sunsets there for sure.

[saraba9oibito]

Sung by Nanci Griffith.

[madchives]

thanks for that clarification, was looking for that info.

[HighlandRun]

Finally got around to editing that into the description... :) Thanks!

[bigjohn697791]

lovely song

[HighlandRun]

Thanks!

[HighlandRun]

I mean thanks for the comment and yes it is a great song....

[LoveMattersMost]

Timeless beauty in both pictures and song! A hundred years ago, there were beautiful traditional songs, angelic voices, and sunsets. They are here today, and will be for hundreds of years to come. Thank-You!

[HighlandRun]

Very true....traditional songs are often the best. Thanks for the comment....

[AttributelessRod]

Very good version, although the best is Folklore's.

[HighlandRun]

Cool. I'll have to check it out sometime.

[chamonix626]

thank you it was my mothers favourite brings back beautiful memories good luck to you

[HighlandRun]

I am glad it brought back memories...that is always cool.

[fbeuchat]

Beautiful voice with lovely pictures, it soothes the world...

[HighlandRun]

Thanks...glad you liked it! :)

[Gergie57]

Is that Nancy Griffith(sp) singing the song?

[HighlandRun]

Sorry for the delay, yes it is...

[Gergie57]

What a great vioce that woman has!

[HighlandRun]

Yes she does. I was listening to a song she sings with Jimmy Buffett called "Someone I Used to Love" and that's what tipped me off to the answer. Good song by the way, but yes she does have a pretty voice.