Silver threads among the gold - by HP Danks (tr. Smallwood)

[harryfaber]

I don't know if there is a 'Schubert' influence or not, all I know is that it is a lovely piece, very well played.

[PSearPianist]

@harryfaber Thanks for that!

[Mezzotenor]

Interesting, sort of a Schubert feel to this arrangement.

[PSearPianist]

@Mezzotenor I hadn't thought of that, but Smallwood's style is certainly quite classically-grounded. If you like Schubertian music, you might be interested in a video I did the other day of a piece by Alexander Czersky, which has a real Schubert feel (to me).

[rightonduesh]

this was one of billy the kids favorite songs along with "turkey in the straw" before it became an awful ice cream selling no good song. i dont think he was whistling either one before killing anyone though. lol!

[PSearPianist]

@rightonduesh That's interesting - thank you!

[callaoflilly]

This song was whistled by Billy the Kid before he would kill! LOL

[PSearPianist]

@callaoflilly My goodness, I never knew that!

[kallegu]

Lovely!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you!

[jvblhc]

Beautifully played! I hope you do check out the Chico Marx version in the film Animal Crackers. In typical Marx Brothers fashion, he introduces it as "One of my compositions, by Victor Herbert", neither statement being true.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you! I didn't know about the Marx Brothers' use of the song - I will look out for it!

[TConradC]

Very nice selection and beautifully played.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you very much!

[Chicolini87]

Amazing! Have you heard Chico Marx's version in Animal Crackers? It's definately worth checking out.

Ps. Where can i get this piano arrangement??

[PSearPianist]

I have not heard the Chico Marx version - but i mus look out for it! I will send you a message about where you can get the score.

[squarebanana94]

it's nice to hear it on piano! i play it soprano, but it sounds best on piano!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - this is a good arrangement!

[cadillacchrome]

This is incredible--another sparkling old tune brought back to life by talented hands!

I am a beginning piano student, and I would love to have this EXACT sheet music--can you tell me where I could get it?

I'd be ever grateful! Thanks!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you for your kind message. I will send you a message re where you can get the sheet music.

[cadillacchrome]

Wonderful! Thanks so much--I will wait to hear from you.

[Strav9]

the composer is W. Rimmer

[PSearPianist]

Thanks - I will check that out!

[jannarta]

You take me back to the 1940s, to my M.grandmother's home. I was playing the piano, my mother the mandolin, my uncles and father singing: we did not know what lay ahead and to what far distant places some of us would travel too for King and Country. The music is very much a happy image, for me, of the past and of the people who helped to prepare me for the Nazi Barbarians and my somewhat cold sea journeys to Arctic waters. Jannarta.

[AAredroseAA]

My grandmother died today and she learned me this song on organ. I would like to read her uligy next monday on this song but i kind seem to find the download any where on piano exept for this youtube video. Can u help me?

If u know how to download this song anywhere, please let me know the webadress cause im afraid to reveal my email adress here..

Kind regards,

Karin

[PSearPianist]

I have sent you a message which I hope will be helpful.

[zrshwe]

Nice melody. Who is H P Danks?

[PSearPianist]

The composer of the original song (American, I think).

[GlasgowCeltic88]

WOW! Sir you have just put Phil Coulter (an Irish Pianist), see my video's, to shame!!!!

I remember my Nann playing this, while my Granddad sang, all those many years ago. THANK YOU for bringing back long forgotten memories of happy times spent with my Grandparents.

Being reminded of this beautiful song now means I have a piece of music I can put to the montage of pictures of my Grandparents.

Thank you so much sir.

Slán leat,

GC88.

[PSearPianist]

Thanks for your kind comment - and feel free to use the music for your montage. I will check out Phil Coutter's version.

[kaburto1966]

Thanks for sharing this great old song. Your performance is inspirational!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[garygak]

I am reading a book called 'Billy the kid' by Michael Walls. Aperantly this was the kids favorite song and he would wistle it all the time.

[PSearPianist]

The tune seems very popular even today.

[jonhampo]

Loved it - just like a Victorian evening before TV!!

[PSearPianist]

Thanks. I'm glad I gave the piece an airing!

[janepaddy]

lovely! i just discovered this song and love your rendition of it.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - the song seems to be very popular, and this is a well-written arrangement.

[littleberryme]

my father played it often when i was little.. he said the person who created this piece was very old and created this piece for his wife before he died

I youtubed the song cos i was hoping to find the original version hehe.. i have no idea what the original version is like.. whether it's an orchestrial or a piano solo like your one o_O

[littleberryme]

Awesome!! wow !!!!

[PSearPianist]

Thanks for the kind comment. This used to be a very well known song, and Smallwood's arrangement has a charm of its own. There is a huge amount of similar music from the 19th century, almost all forgotten now.