IF SOMEONE WERE TO SAY, TRUELY, THIS IS CERTAINLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE EVER THAT HAS EXISTED, I WOULD NOT ARGUE. JUST WHEN I THOUGHT HIT AFTER LOVING HIT, HE COULD ATTAIN ANY HIGHER, I HEAR THIS
This song was based on a poem by a scottish poet called Robert Tannahill. The words are almost the same as is the melody. It's a Celtic song, a scots/irish song!!!
Beautiful and is IRISH! Written in 1957 by William McPeak from Belfast and sang by his son, Frances (as written below)..sung later by Scottish groups, they didn't write it.
@singmeluv written as in modern lyrics by mcpeak, BUT the song is scottish as were the orignal lyrics which were written in 1780 and close to close to this. Danny Boy is english then if you take the birth place of the author od the lyrics or at best an english/irish tune.
today is my happiest day living my childhood memories and learning that Don Williams is simply resting from a job excellently done. I was afraid he died since I did not hear anymore of him. Thank God Don you are there and I will seize this opportunity to thank you for being my greatest country music entertainer. Long live and God bless. You have the greatest vocal and your love songs are really inspiring.
It's an ilean, uilean? pipe or an irish bagpipe. It uses bellows instead of an inflated bladder, There is a beautiful song on the Riverdance album called the lament that really shows what this instrument can do.
It really is a beautiful song but as my ancestors left, and then came back as an entirely different Celtic identity, we wrote laments of our homeland not yours...you thieving Irish loser!
I, for one, like to know correct sources. Giving credit where it is due is not about politics, and it doesn't prevent one from hearing the message of a work of art. It might help one to research something that has touched him/her.
Hi i found something....sorry if you did find out.Background: Wild Mountain Thyme was written by William Mc peak and finished by his son Francis, The song is not a scottish song it's an Irish song. William Mc Peak was from Belfast and as the ulster scotch dialect is so close to scottish its a common mistake to think the song is scottish. It most certainly is not. ur self.
No mistaking the harp throughout, but the photo ye have doesn't show Derek. With him passing in 2002, wondering when this recording was made?...and the song sweetly done, mind !
Well, I truly loved this. Don Williams and the Chieftans, can't get much better. But I have to say that my favorite version is the rousing toe tapping one done by the original Irish Tenors. Would love to see that one posted on UTube.
This version brings a tear to my eye.
squeakystool 8 months ago
PLAYED THIS AT HOME WHILE WATCHING TEDDY'S FUNERAL LAST YEAR, SEVERAL HUNDRED TIMES. THANKS DON FOR EASING THE PAIN
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ELVIS4221 10 months ago
IF SOMEONE WERE TO SAY, TRUELY, THIS IS CERTAINLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE EVER THAT HAS EXISTED, I WOULD NOT ARGUE. JUST WHEN I THOUGHT HIT AFTER LOVING HIT, HE COULD ATTAIN ANY HIGHER, I HEAR THIS
ELVIS4221 10 months ago
@ELVIS4221
My Irish Grandmother would say, "He's like a perfect 2 minute egg!" lol
joshanator1 6 months ago
@joshanator1
YOUR IRISH GRANDMOTHER KNOWS HER EGGS. FROM COUNTY CORK?
DONT EGG ME ON ABOUT THE IRISH. TINY COUNTRY, TINY POPULATION, INORDINATE AMOUNT OF GREAT WORLD POETRY. SHAW, WILDE, JOYCE...ECT.....
ELVIS4221 6 months ago
@ELVIS4221
And any other ye might mention! : )
joshanator1 6 months ago
@ELVIS4221
God bless you sir! : )
joshanator1 6 months ago
the tune is scottish from 1780 and the original lyrics also very similar to the modern lyrics. its a scottish song
seonidh 1 year ago
I don't know why but when I here this guy sing I start thinking of Phil Harris.
RocaDeearCenjar 1 year ago
like pure water, added to Irish whisky-------mmmmmmmmmm such a blend of purity and single malt
kenjones29 1 year ago
@kenjones29 to nitpick Whisky is from Scotland Whiskey is from Ireland
xmaspast 1 year ago
Beautiful !!! Thanks for posting !
breffnipark 1 year ago
Check out the Corries version. They were a Scots duo.
TheGranule 1 year ago
beautifull
leprikon08 1 year ago
lovely song. love the chieftains to bits. love don williams too. if you're looking for the song on cd it's on "further down the old plank road".
TheSandsie13 1 year ago
This song was based on a poem by a scottish poet called Robert Tannahill. The words are almost the same as is the melody. It's a Celtic song, a scots/irish song!!!
craigy1888 1 year ago
Beautiful and is IRISH! Written in 1957 by William McPeak from Belfast and sang by his son, Frances (as written below)..sung later by Scottish groups, they didn't write it.
THANK YOU DON WILLIAMS! you are so Loved!!
singmeluv 1 year ago
@singmeluv written as in modern lyrics by mcpeak, BUT the song is scottish as were the orignal lyrics which were written in 1780 and close to close to this. Danny Boy is english then if you take the birth place of the author od the lyrics or at best an english/irish tune.
seonidh 1 year ago
today is my happiest day living my childhood memories and learning that Don Williams is simply resting from a job excellently done. I was afraid he died since I did not hear anymore of him. Thank God Don you are there and I will seize this opportunity to thank you for being my greatest country music entertainer. Long live and God bless. You have the greatest vocal and your love songs are really inspiring.
bktesi 1 year ago 2
It's an ilean, uilean? pipe or an irish bagpipe. It uses bellows instead of an inflated bladder, There is a beautiful song on the Riverdance album called the lament that really shows what this instrument can do.
rrwolfpax 2 years ago
Caoineadh Cú Chulainn (lament)
rrwolfpax 2 years ago
It's a beautiful Irish melody.
dublin1948 2 years ago
i hate to brake it to ya dublin1948 but im pritty sure its scotish ...but i may be wrong im sorry if i am.
randomblahjoeypie 2 years ago
Sorry i just quickly looked into it and there seems to be diffenet versions an irish and scotish. I think ... :S
randomblahjoeypie 2 years ago
It really is a beautiful song but as my ancestors left, and then came back as an entirely different Celtic identity, we wrote laments of our homeland not yours...you thieving Irish loser!
Heuri1 2 years ago
Its a loverly song for all, who gives a shit who wrote it we are all human, enjoy the message not the politics!!!
billiebigalo 2 years ago 9
@billiebigalo
I, for one, like to know correct sources. Giving credit where it is due is not about politics, and it doesn't prevent one from hearing the message of a work of art. It might help one to research something that has touched him/her.
encounter1000 1 year ago
@billiebigalo
Amen!
joshanator1 6 months ago
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WBruning 2 years ago
I am having a disagreement at work, is this an irish or scotish song?
charlieann78 2 years ago
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WBruning 2 years ago
Hi i found something....sorry if you did find out.Background: Wild Mountain Thyme was written by William Mc peak and finished by his son Francis, The song is not a scottish song it's an Irish song. William Mc Peak was from Belfast and as the ulster scotch dialect is so close to scottish its a common mistake to think the song is scottish. It most certainly is not. ur self.
Hope the disagreement on your work is over ;)
WBruning 2 years ago
Scottish!
bodomal 2 years ago
thxs , don for your gift to us all
zipper714 2 years ago
It`s hard to beat class.
Seaniemac 2 years ago
I never heard this--didn t know he recorded wih the Chieftons--great song. He sounds a little like Johnny Cash on this.
mickerin64 2 years ago
No mistaking the harp throughout, but the photo ye have doesn't show Derek. With him passing in 2002, wondering when this recording was made?...and the song sweetly done, mind !
KeshHarp 2 years ago
Dinnae soond much like the Skids' version does it? LOL
A great song no matter how it's done.
BC25citizen 2 years ago
Aw . . . . Stuart Adamson used to play this on his guitar between songs - really stings to hear it especially sung by Don.
CarlBewley 2 years ago
Ah, I LOVE Don Williams - never knew he sang anything with the Chieftains though. What a great find, Carl, thanks for letting the gang know about it.
Cheers,
Eman
BC25citizen 2 years ago
more bagpipes!!!! :D
gazztah911 2 years ago
Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!
fanchbrezoneg 3 years ago 2
Well, I truly loved this. Don Williams and the Chieftans, can't get much better. But I have to say that my favorite version is the rousing toe tapping one done by the original Irish Tenors. Would love to see that one posted on UTube.
Rikki0 3 years ago 4
It doesn't get much better than the magnificent voice of "The Gentle Giant" and the "Chieftains".
epb50 3 years ago 3
With a name like Williams he gotta have Welsh ancestors
mush1955 3 years ago