"If that's not magic I don't know what is" It is a nice story but probably no more than that. The song was written in 1928 but I don't think it was actually well known until a much later date. Probably the folk revival of the 50s and especially 60s. Theoretically it is possible that some of the *no more than a dozen" Mingulay fishermen from 1912 were still alive and working then but I can't imagine we would know or that they would know or have sung this song whilst fishing.
This is a truly magic song. It was written in the 1930's yet was traditionally sung by fishermen returning home to the island they had abandoned in 1912. If that's not magic I don't know what is.
Re-visited this song by the corries after hearing the fishermans friends version. Grew up with the corries as my parents were big fans. If you get chance of a dvd or video there performances are superb.(well ahead of their time in the song/video format) There is a good display of Corries items at Forres at the Falconer if you ever get chance to visit also...
I just discovered these guys yesterday, they were great! I can't imagine a dislike vote on any of their work. So sad that I never heard heard them in person and even sadder at Roy's passing 20 years ago.Did they ever tour in the US or outside of Scotland?
My ancestors ( Macphee ) immigrated to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada many moons ago. They came from this small island. Very cool to find a song about Mingulay!
This piece of music really has nothing to do with the Island of Mingulay. It originally comes from Mallaig and was only re-branded "Mingulay Boat Song" after the population of Mingulay abandoned the island so the inhabitants of Mingulay never actually played it or sang it. In Mallaig it was known by the Gaelic title of "Creag Guanach."
They do look good for their age - weathered well!! And their tenor voices are still beautiful! A lilting shanty that an audience enjoy joining in. Many people never get the chance of "participation" in aworld we have become mere consumers/canniblas of entertainment. The four dislikes who never made it home probably got keel hauled!! :) :) :) :)
Robin hall and jimmy mcgreggor did a version of this song too its good.... I just googled it wow what a beautifull place.... rugged and forlorn, steeped in history!
Hoots mon! yae boag ruin all me ken fun. I hae plans tae put a heli-pad there and open a casino and hoo-er hoose thither!, Make the cliff wi the wee birdies into a high-rise slab with condos and venicular lifts all awwa it. Concrete the beaches and put a dome ooer the whole thing - keep the awful bit wither ooot!
Politics were somewhere in every Corrries song. The act of merely contributing to preserving traditional music which, otherwise would have vanished, thanks to the indifference and contempt exercised by our pro-establishment biased media, was a political statement. Our culture, language and history have long been suppressed by authorities eager to promote the cause of unionism and to trash our sense of identity.
Politics! Wasn't it politics that killed William Wallace - or was that money? We are no different from any other nation, except we are lucky enough to live in the most beautiful country in the world (despite the southwests best attempts to polute it). Our songs have touch and influenced many a country it is strange that we heven't heard them ourselves or worse, we discard them. Wha'd be like us!!!
I'd like to say the Corries were such a wonderful duet & it's a shame about the loss of one of them but I can't remember which one though but VERY good at their talent, lovely voices & wonderful Scottish tunes. Cheers from Rich
i can actually think of rowing a boat to this song stroke for stoke after stroke then another stroke stroke stroke stroke stroke stroke stroke to those brave scottish ancestors we have all got!!!!
Funny, I hear a sea song here, what's with all the political BS written here? When will you people just learn to enjoy music for what it is....THE CORRIES!!!!
Yes! It's disgusting how these people use The Corries videos only as a political crutch for their STUPID rantings and ravings, and don't seem to get it through their thick skulls that the Corries were great musicians and entertainers!
@alligatorgal Right, the Corries were great musicians and entertainers--and easy on the eyes as well--but they were also patriots who had a point to make. I can understand the political wrangling that goes on because many of the songs DO espouse a specific viewpoint. Gently and in good taste, yes, but definitely they were pushing their beliefs. The battling over Scots politics may be irritating if you're only here for the music, but you can see how the Corries might be seen as political.
@endora60 Yes, I understand that completely but the point being made here by luv4scotland is that this is a nautical song and IS NOT political in any way, so those political comments have no place on this video
@alligatorgal In fact, you're right: The song's not political, so the comments shouldn't be either. However, asking people to differentiate between political/social and simply entertaining is a tough proposition when the artists in question are responsible for both.
@alligatorgal Imagine a period of Scotlands history when we had the largest fishing fleet in europe, when the Minch was bustling with sailing vessels when our people in our coastal towns were inexorably linked to the sea. Now imagine all that gone at the hands of people who do not live here have never visited and in truth do not care. This song may not have been written as such but make no mistake it IS political
@luv4scotland When will YOU people learn that this song was written about real people and not just so you can have a jolly old time. These real people have lost their sea fairing culture and livelihoods. It inspires a sense of nostalgia and some political resentment. Enjoy the song by all means but don't criticise those looking for something deeper.
@thistlewarrior Right then, if that's how you listen to music, go on and enjoy your anger. To the rest of us, music is supposed to be for entertainment
@luv4scotland I said to enjoy it but don't criticise those who look for something deeper. Who said anything about anger? I happen to think the song is beautiful but like I say it inspires a sense of nostalgia. If that gives birth to political sentiments then so be it. I just don't see why someone leaving a comment about politics is worth you getting your knickers in a twist.
This is a great song. Anyone been to Mingulay? Just missed a climbing trip there earlier this year. No problem with Scottish Nationalism, the split will happen in time, no doubt about it and good luck to you. So long as I can keep coming over the border for your mountains I'm happy.
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friding999,wasteing your time my friend, i hear excactly what you are saying but extreemists are extreemists wether they be talibahn or nationalists,they are NOT very nice people,mainly bitter folks who have some issue or other,Hitler came to power because of nationlistic pride and retoric,so pointless to argue,i do agree with your every word but pretty pointless talking to these people my friend.
Who exactly are 'these people'. Why is it that people voice concern over Scottish Nationalism, when the only country within this union to actually have elected racist MPs is England with two BNP MEPs. SNP want to see independence, they do not want a hatred between Scotland and England.
Why must we belittle what could be a very real and honest debate with accusations of racism and bigotry? Clearly all countries have racists, let's not distract ourselves from the real issue because of that.
My point is simple,are all people who want to be nationalistic not themselves being racist?,by being part of a union is good surely, we should drop old bounderies which for centuries have caused untold deaths and friction,why should we contnue to have these divisions?,getting rid of borders is the greatest thing that could happen to the world,the next greatest thing would be to get these borders out of peoples minds thats the hardest thing to do that is what i mean with these who dont want that
Hmmm, I don't buy this union = peace stuff. I mean, China quite clearly got rid of the border between itself and tibet, the USSR was essentially a mega-state without borders, yet they saw massive genocide.
We're never going to all be the same, what's important is learning to respect and enjoy eachother's differences.
And no, nationalism does not equate racism, so long as it stems from a love of your own country and not a hatred of another.
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I dont want to start to try to prove myself right or you wrong to be honest,as you can see by some other replies these songs do bring forth the sad people of this world in my oppinion,i could put many reasons why the island of britain should be a collective group of peole just to add i am born and bred NW England from scottish ancestry and we have not been blessed by massive investment either so i will say good bye my dear friend and wish you well for the future,haste ye back.
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sorry for this but I will finally add that the break up of the soviet union has not been without its problems espec in the Balkan regions,Geogria and other small countries but in know way should we be making this or any other comparison,and most of thepeople who are replying to these remarks do in fact HATE the English so that speaks for itself,i must add though that it has been a pleasure to reply to yourself,thank you,
Though my Familly is English, and claim to be Saxon, my Coloring favors the Dane more, I love Scottish Music so much, its so meaningfull, and the English Folk I know is just so La ti Da. and the Corries are Especially wonderfull, this atmosphere just feels like familly.
This was my dad's favorite song, and what he named his boat back in the day. I listen to it every April 22nd, he would have been 79 today. It takes me back. Happy Birthday, dad!
like visionary people do, Roy and Ronnie sustain ideas that seem unrealistic to us small people, and perhaps are unrealistic under these economic circumstances, but there will come a time when these ideas will light the big fires... cherish them quietly, sleep with them under your pillows, and give them further to your infants...
because TODAY it is somehow difficult for teritorially small peoples (except if geographical conditions render it favourable) to be free from their bigger and more influent neighbours. it is not only the case of Scotland. still, it might be that Scotland is much closer to gain independence than, for instance, Catalonia. for my own people's sake too, i wish you were right, Jeannie Tomlin
Many small territories have gained their independence from former conquerors.
Unlike the UK, Scotland in the last GER was shown to have been in the black for the last three years. Now that was before the economic meltdown worldwide. But that has made the situation worse for everyone, not just small countries. Some of the worse hit are large countries. I see no advantage and many disadvantages to being in the UK. I will never forget that we were forced into it. I wish the best to Catalania.
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This is one land Great Britain, I am Scottish but made my money down south in England, they will never be separated not in this life or the next, enjoy the music and song. Great old time music
same mat been in england like 12weeks but aww a dae is listen tae the folk music n tlk aboot scotland never realized hw much a liuved it till i left it b4 a left i knew i luved it jutst didnt no hw much
chaynya i am not a racist you idiot!! My best friend is English.. But after listening to a little piece of Scottish class the blood flows and the passion runs high !
we shall have freedom for our wonderfull country. but the nation as a whole need's to relise ts a goodthing for scotland. know dont call me a raceist for what i want to say, i would kill any englishmen to make scotland a free country
"we shall have freedom for our wonderfull country. but the nation as a whole need's to relise ts a goodthing for scotland. know dont call me a raceist for what i want to say, i would kill any englishmen to make scotland a free country "
Ye Jacobites by name lend an ear... I think you know the rest.
Don't accuse the man of being a Jacobin. In Ye Jacobites by Name he was expressing the reality of the day--that if they said what they thought they'd end up in prison, not that he loved English rule.
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I am English,but look on myself has British and i love to read the works of Robbi Burns,ok because of the dialect some i find hard to grasp but the ones i do get a grip of,i find Robbie to be a peotic historian and he is truely up there with the best of poets,he does not come out well on the character stakes,ladies man and drunkerd and all that,but he could sure write a poem.
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I think it is you with the problem mate,and the world would sure be a better place witout your like,that is for sure.Hw was a piss artist and a womaniser yet you say he had nothing wrong with his charachter read your history mate,or is that the kind of people you look upto?
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God wake up and smell the coffee you dreamer of days well gone,its over and these songs should be seen for the music content,because that is all they are,but would you please take your Mr brown and mr Darling back up there in that wonderfull dream land you live,dream on friend in the land of the bigots,for that is what you as a person surely are,but i do not taint all good and honest scotts as i do you,you are truely a sad,sad person with issues that you should be councilled for..
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Mmmm clever arnt you,lol!. I stand by that history says R Burns was a drunkard and a womaniser,that is not a slur but historical truth,no matter what kind of hero you want to make a POET out to be that is what he was,a good writer but never did anything about the act of the union JUST wrote and complained that is all,but i still maintain that the man had a talent,so did Lord Byron,same sort of guy to be honest,only Robbie is something for you to cling to in your nationalistic hatred world.
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So says a man who obviously knows nothing about the Bard and can only insult our nation.
who is propping up whom. Laddie, go take a look at the latest GER which shows Scotland in the black for the last three years. When was the last time England could say that?
As for who wants what, we'll see that when we have a referendum on it, won't we. Except Westminster will fight THAT every step of the way even saying they won't abide by one.
Oh my god,what do we have here someone shouting the odds from far away,someone who oneday waves the star spangled banner and has the soltaire flying over his garden shed (doh). You know buddy you and Jeannie are so pathetic it is truely unbelievable espec you at least she still iives in that great country of Scotia,you both are such a bad advert for the country although not born there i love as much as England,english folk is good also maybe you have never heard any bein bigotted.
Look in the mirror you guys,do you not think its time national bounderies and bits of land that for centuries have bred people who think like you losers,scotland independence if you want it for me you can have it,but the vast mojority of good thnking Scotts DO NOT want you pretenders running there lives,they still like living in the rich society that the union provides,it cost English people far more to keep you than if you wernt with us,bye,bye saddos
Im not sure there is any point arguing with someone who clearly does not understand what the facts of the situation are. Rich society of the union?! Lmao. The IMF said Britain was the worst managed economy in Western Europe!!
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And WHAT nationallity was the guy who has led us to this disgracefull situation?, get rid if this government and we can get ourselves going again,but not whilst these maniacs are running the show,but please do not get me wrong here i would love to see you with your independence and allow us to fen for ourselves,i am sure that we will cope not to sure about you lots though if you wernt in the union just now i see another Iceland or Ireland situation ,it aint worth discussing to be honest so bye.
I think we'd be fine considering the British Governments own financial reports from the 70's and 80's outline why Britain would be bankrupt without Scotland :-)
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Not going to get into any sort of discussion with you,just like to tell you that we are NOW living in 2009 nearly two decades later,luckily oil was found off the coast of Scotland,BRITISH money developed the fields yet YOU seem to want to claim all the profits so yes it is easy to see why the British government of the day accepted that situation which was a true reflection,but how many years has Scotland been a profitable part of the UK?. as i said i will not reply if you answer. Good luck
That is what the Unionists do when they are disproved, they refuse to answer and hope the problem will go away. Scottish Nationalism has grown significantly in the last 50 years simply because Scotland has been ignored culturally and politically by the London establishment. As for calling the SNP extremesits im sure i dont need to explain to you the differenance between racial and civic form of nationalism? The wheels of history are turning, a shame you dont want to be part of the future
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probably because you couldn't hold a discussion....American money paid for North sea exploration......while the British government took all the tax from the oil to pay for high levels of unemployment, national(english debt) debt, and subsidising English national projects.
Meanwhile Scotland got pissed off with the English shafting us and decided through the ballot box to say bye bye.....now you try and say we can't go it along because you're frightened that we actually can.
This is typicall of people like you,i reckon you are apointless person on a pointless quest,but i do wish you all the best for the remainder of your life as i see it being full of bitterness and hatred,please take heed and lighten up,Scvotland is Scotland and England is England and you know we are on the same island,its a pity we have to have people like you on both sides of the border,bye,bye.
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As the Corries once sang, "All our problems will be solved when England gets home rule!" I wish it for you and for us and that you do well without us.
No hatred involved. Just no reason for us to be in the same nation just because we share a border. All the best to all the Sassenach. No hard feelings. Fare you well.
i was in the Army , i listened to this song before a boxing match against an English guy,, i was so worked up after hearing this,, i almost ripped his head off!!! Cmon scotland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've loved the corries since they were introduced to me as a bairn in arms! I shall always remember them as the people who kept my traditional scottish music resl to me! x x x
Best sung standing at the harbor at Mallaig at the end of one of the few sunny afternoons they ever have there, followed immediately by a dram of Balvenie. You buy, I'll fly.
to l950sparks--Oh that is so funny! I can't wait to repeat it next time we are playing/singing out of doors! I love this song. I wonder if my husband is going to get tired of hearing me howling it around the house some day.
our ways die when we let them, to be of any culture it only takes one person to believe and hold strong the belief of the true meaning of the love for our land or what ever land they love, to many people talk politics well the fighting is over but the hatered stays but one thing that stays loyal is the hills the glens the lochs and the valleys and that is to everyone so why not enjoy now than living in the past our lifes are short and the land is old
In response to some earlier comments: this song wasn't actually sung by the people of Mingulay but composed by a Glasgow songwritter in the 40s. Many islands have been abandoned in the last century - sad since these Islands have been inhabited for thousands of years prior, however expossure to the modern world and other factors meant that the inhabitants left. Also in this age of globalisation cultures and traditions all over the world are dying and I would include Scotland in that.
Thank you for sharing The Corries are so beautiful they sing with hearts so pure of a love so true for Scotland :)SCOTLAND FOREVER IN MY HEART AND SOUL..I LOVE YOU BONNIE SCOTLAND FOREVER AND ALWAYS ONE DAY I SHALL BE COMING TO YOU UP INTO HIGHLANDS AND THE LOCHS AND VALLEYS AND GLENS MY SOUL YEARNS FOR YOU XXX
I really enjoy this, I've heard it before. I think the Clancey Brothers recorded it too. Can anyone tell me if there is a place on earth called "Mingulay"
Yeah, that's probably right; the other part that I was told is that previously it had been inhabited continuously for 2000 years. Rather a sad thing that no one lives there anymore, but they had their reasons for leaving.
Thank God for YouTube! Otherwise I would never have gotten to hear this beautiful music by the Corries! I had never heard of them before I stumbled upon them last night. I have never heard such lovely music. Incredible!
"If that's not magic I don't know what is" It is a nice story but probably no more than that. The song was written in 1928 but I don't think it was actually well known until a much later date. Probably the folk revival of the 50s and especially 60s. Theoretically it is possible that some of the *no more than a dozen" Mingulay fishermen from 1912 were still alive and working then but I can't imagine we would know or that they would know or have sung this song whilst fishing.
gaconnochie 5 days ago
This is a truly magic song. It was written in the 1930's yet was traditionally sung by fishermen returning home to the island they had abandoned in 1912. If that's not magic I don't know what is.
Lovely job by the Corries though.
TheRealBoroNut 5 days ago
One of their best! Love it more every time I listen to it. Well done Roy and Ronnie!!
nakima61 3 weeks ago
Re-visited this song by the corries after hearing the fishermans friends version. Grew up with the corries as my parents were big fans. If you get chance of a dvd or video there performances are superb.(well ahead of their time in the song/video format) There is a good display of Corries items at Forres at the Falconer if you ever get chance to visit also...
castlecureall 2 months ago
Priceless. Thanks
jonesthephones 2 months ago
I just discovered these guys yesterday, they were great! I can't imagine a dislike vote on any of their work. So sad that I never heard heard them in person and even sadder at Roy's passing 20 years ago.Did they ever tour in the US or outside of Scotland?
renoandkc 4 months ago 3
My ancestors ( Macphee ) immigrated to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada many moons ago. They came from this small island. Very cool to find a song about Mingulay!
BenJeckett 5 months ago
do these guys still play or wat, thetre brill
kerrylou1263 5 months ago
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Sadly Roy passed away in 1990 of a brain tumour, but Ronnie has conituned on with a solo career.
kathymb123 5 months ago
Alaba gu brath!
ScottieWallace 6 months ago
Can't believe 4 dislikes! Beautiful music..great performers!
bankercop 6 months ago
This piece of music really has nothing to do with the Island of Mingulay. It originally comes from Mallaig and was only re-branded "Mingulay Boat Song" after the population of Mingulay abandoned the island so the inhabitants of Mingulay never actually played it or sang it. In Mallaig it was known by the Gaelic title of "Creag Guanach."
SeniorSuperstud 6 months ago
@SeniorSuperstud Do we care ?
SimonTruckNet 4 months ago in playlist The Corries
They do look good for their age - weathered well!! And their tenor voices are still beautiful! A lilting shanty that an audience enjoy joining in. Many people never get the chance of "participation" in aworld we have become mere consumers/canniblas of entertainment. The four dislikes who never made it home probably got keel hauled!! :) :) :) :)
saciji 7 months ago
and not a pint of cider in sight
rickyshannan 8 months ago
Apparently 4 people never made it home to the Isle of Mingulay.
theherk 10 months ago 7
Who,s that lovely girl at 1.26 in a lovely song, Corries well done
105thecb 11 months ago
@105thecb prefer the beauty at 1:20
gazb1314 10 months ago
feels like me n' ma people!!!!!
GibbyGoba 1 year ago 2
ALBA !!!!
hectormckelly 1 year ago
ALBA!!!
hectormckelly 1 year ago
Is it only me or what? The 2 of them HATED the English with a vengence. LOng Live the Jacobites
Grouter12 1 year ago
Robin hall and jimmy mcgreggor did a version of this song too its good.... I just googled it wow what a beautifull place.... rugged and forlorn, steeped in history!
bigcoolviking 1 year ago
always reminds me of new year parties in glasgow back in the day
MrRusshere 1 year ago 2
a classic rowing song for the men to get home! Imagine the rowing teams rowing to it would take them days to cross the lines ha ha
kristinelawrie 1 year ago
I was on Mingulay in 1982 and fancy buying it now. Anybody any clues on how I could do it? Brings shivvers tae me spine this song. Nice!
sandprof 1 year ago
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You cannot buy Mingulay. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and it is not for sale.
SeniorSuperstud 1 year ago
Hoots mon! yae boag ruin all me ken fun. I hae plans tae put a heli-pad there and open a casino and hoo-er hoose thither!, Make the cliff wi the wee birdies into a high-rise slab with condos and venicular lifts all awwa it. Concrete the beaches and put a dome ooer the whole thing - keep the awful bit wither ooot!
sandprof 1 year ago
I am a Scot n' proud as the mountains!!!!! On the Corries, beautiful.
GibbyGoba 1 year ago
Politics were somewhere in every Corrries song. The act of merely contributing to preserving traditional music which, otherwise would have vanished, thanks to the indifference and contempt exercised by our pro-establishment biased media, was a political statement. Our culture, language and history have long been suppressed by authorities eager to promote the cause of unionism and to trash our sense of identity.
jomo1034 1 year ago 3
Lovely.
liamsba 1 year ago
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Politics! Wasn't it politics that killed William Wallace - or was that money? We are no different from any other nation, except we are lucky enough to live in the most beautiful country in the world (despite the southwests best attempts to polute it). Our songs have touch and influenced many a country it is strange that we heven't heard them ourselves or worse, we discard them. Wha'd be like us!!!
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Theagchm 1 year ago
you are also daft, drunk and argumentative
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Theagchm 1 year ago
I'd like to say the Corries were such a wonderful duet & it's a shame about the loss of one of them but I can't remember which one though but VERY good at their talent, lovely voices & wonderful Scottish tunes. Cheers from Rich
bestrickie2 1 year ago
Whoever disliked this has no soul.
BinCheese 1 year ago
There is no political discussion needed here for this song.....this is an old sea chanty.
bigbandswinger 1 year ago
@bigbandswinger Opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one but none of them hold much water.
thistlewarrior 1 year ago 5
FANTASTIC SCOTTISH FOLK MUSIC!!..........
dougallsdiscs 1 year ago
saw them sing this many moons ago . still as good today. Ray
killiekentman 1 year ago
three great lukin sisters in this wan sur ..
conlaoch2011 1 year ago
look dont care where om this is a good song
look for gaberlunzie for much if the same
weecheats 1 year ago
it's kenny rogers! lols joking joking
henrycrumm 1 year ago
the vatersayboys do this song aswell :)
leanish 1 year ago
Love this song! Many thanks for posting!
LindsayCurran 2 years ago
my little boy likes this song so much he wont let me sing over it it the car-- he just wants to hear the Corries! lol
joeygsmom 2 years ago 3
i can actually think of rowing a boat to this song stroke for stoke after stroke then another stroke stroke stroke stroke stroke stroke stroke to those brave scottish ancestors we have all got!!!!
kristinelawrie 2 years ago 2
Great song!
(and Roy & Ronnie don't look so bad themselves either!) ;)
thetrollfairy 2 years ago 30
Ditto! She is remarkable! I wonder if she ever sees this today? Great song by a great duo, sorry they're not still performing!
180523 2 years ago 5
Love the Corries, simply unbeatable. Oh and the woman at 1:26 is gorgeous :)
Enferushostis 2 years ago 5
I daresay she was beautiful both before 1:26, and afterwards as well... :-))
I agree, though, that she's a lovely lady.
buttonpuncher 2 years ago 6
Funny, I hear a sea song here, what's with all the political BS written here? When will you people just learn to enjoy music for what it is....THE CORRIES!!!!
luv4scotland 2 years ago 66
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Yes! It's disgusting how these people use The Corries videos only as a political crutch for their STUPID rantings and ravings, and don't seem to get it through their thick skulls that the Corries were great musicians and entertainers!
alligatorgal 2 years ago 12
@alligatorgal Right, the Corries were great musicians and entertainers--and easy on the eyes as well--but they were also patriots who had a point to make. I can understand the political wrangling that goes on because many of the songs DO espouse a specific viewpoint. Gently and in good taste, yes, but definitely they were pushing their beliefs. The battling over Scots politics may be irritating if you're only here for the music, but you can see how the Corries might be seen as political.
endora60 1 year ago
@endora60 Yes, I understand that completely but the point being made here by luv4scotland is that this is a nautical song and IS NOT political in any way, so those political comments have no place on this video
alligatorgal 1 year ago
@alligatorgal In fact, you're right: The song's not political, so the comments shouldn't be either. However, asking people to differentiate between political/social and simply entertaining is a tough proposition when the artists in question are responsible for both.
beckels89 1 year ago
@alligatorgal Imagine a period of Scotlands history when we had the largest fishing fleet in europe, when the Minch was bustling with sailing vessels when our people in our coastal towns were inexorably linked to the sea. Now imagine all that gone at the hands of people who do not live here have never visited and in truth do not care. This song may not have been written as such but make no mistake it IS political
thistlewarrior 1 year ago
@luv4scotland When will YOU people learn that this song was written about real people and not just so you can have a jolly old time. These real people have lost their sea fairing culture and livelihoods. It inspires a sense of nostalgia and some political resentment. Enjoy the song by all means but don't criticise those looking for something deeper.
thistlewarrior 1 year ago
@thistlewarrior Right then, if that's how you listen to music, go on and enjoy your anger. To the rest of us, music is supposed to be for entertainment
cheers
luv4scotland 1 year ago
@luv4scotland I said to enjoy it but don't criticise those who look for something deeper. Who said anything about anger? I happen to think the song is beautiful but like I say it inspires a sense of nostalgia. If that gives birth to political sentiments then so be it. I just don't see why someone leaving a comment about politics is worth you getting your knickers in a twist.
thistlewarrior 1 year ago
oh my god, this was in katie morag! I LOVED THIS WHEN I WAS LITTLE i havn't heard it in about 10 years!!
henrycrumm 2 years ago 4
This is a great song. Anyone been to Mingulay? Just missed a climbing trip there earlier this year. No problem with Scottish Nationalism, the split will happen in time, no doubt about it and good luck to you. So long as I can keep coming over the border for your mountains I'm happy.
Climbertom79 2 years ago 6
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friding999,wasteing your time my friend, i hear excactly what you are saying but extreemists are extreemists wether they be talibahn or nationalists,they are NOT very nice people,mainly bitter folks who have some issue or other,Hitler came to power because of nationlistic pride and retoric,so pointless to argue,i do agree with your every word but pretty pointless talking to these people my friend.
Getoofmycloud 2 years ago
Who exactly are 'these people'. Why is it that people voice concern over Scottish Nationalism, when the only country within this union to actually have elected racist MPs is England with two BNP MEPs. SNP want to see independence, they do not want a hatred between Scotland and England.
Why must we belittle what could be a very real and honest debate with accusations of racism and bigotry? Clearly all countries have racists, let's not distract ourselves from the real issue because of that.
NorthLimitation 2 years ago
My point is simple,are all people who want to be nationalistic not themselves being racist?,by being part of a union is good surely, we should drop old bounderies which for centuries have caused untold deaths and friction,why should we contnue to have these divisions?,getting rid of borders is the greatest thing that could happen to the world,the next greatest thing would be to get these borders out of peoples minds thats the hardest thing to do that is what i mean with these who dont want that
Getoofmycloud 2 years ago
Hmmm, I don't buy this union = peace stuff. I mean, China quite clearly got rid of the border between itself and tibet, the USSR was essentially a mega-state without borders, yet they saw massive genocide.
We're never going to all be the same, what's important is learning to respect and enjoy eachother's differences.
And no, nationalism does not equate racism, so long as it stems from a love of your own country and not a hatred of another.
NorthLimitation 2 years ago 4
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I dont want to start to try to prove myself right or you wrong to be honest,as you can see by some other replies these songs do bring forth the sad people of this world in my oppinion,i could put many reasons why the island of britain should be a collective group of peole just to add i am born and bred NW England from scottish ancestry and we have not been blessed by massive investment either so i will say good bye my dear friend and wish you well for the future,haste ye back.
Getoofmycloud 2 years ago
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sorry for this but I will finally add that the break up of the soviet union has not been without its problems espec in the Balkan regions,Geogria and other small countries but in know way should we be making this or any other comparison,and most of thepeople who are replying to these remarks do in fact HATE the English so that speaks for itself,i must add though that it has been a pleasure to reply to yourself,thank you,
Getoofmycloud 2 years ago
Though my Familly is English, and claim to be Saxon, my Coloring favors the Dane more, I love Scottish Music so much, its so meaningfull, and the English Folk I know is just so La ti Da. and the Corries are Especially wonderfull, this atmosphere just feels like familly.
recruiter40 2 years ago
There is only one thing better than a good Scottis song and that is two Scottish songs---
Danmac - Denmark
58262398 2 years ago 2
This was my dad's favorite song, and what he named his boat back in the day. I listen to it every April 22nd, he would have been 79 today. It takes me back. Happy Birthday, dad!
morunolfson 2 years ago 7
the first time i heard this song was in the back aw ma grandads car comein back from stoneheaven... brings back good times
knexfoller94 2 years ago
i agree with masonicbrother688
knexfoller94 2 years ago
Sent you a message with the full chords, If anyone else wants them, just ask.
sinatrafans 2 years ago
like visionary people do, Roy and Ronnie sustain ideas that seem unrealistic to us small people, and perhaps are unrealistic under these economic circumstances, but there will come a time when these ideas will light the big fires... cherish them quietly, sleep with them under your pillows, and give them further to your infants...
billegeto 3 years ago
To billegeto--How nice. The music isn't the only great stuff on Ytube.
EMesaros 2 years ago
There is nothing unrealistic OR visionary about Scottish independence. I'd rather pass independence on to my bairns than some dream.
Scotland is in better financial condition that England. WHY should we continue to support them?
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago 4
because TODAY it is somehow difficult for teritorially small peoples (except if geographical conditions render it favourable) to be free from their bigger and more influent neighbours. it is not only the case of Scotland. still, it might be that Scotland is much closer to gain independence than, for instance, Catalonia. for my own people's sake too, i wish you were right, Jeannie Tomlin
billegeto 2 years ago
Many small territories have gained their independence from former conquerors.
Unlike the UK, Scotland in the last GER was shown to have been in the black for the last three years. Now that was before the economic meltdown worldwide. But that has made the situation worse for everyone, not just small countries. Some of the worse hit are large countries. I see no advantage and many disadvantages to being in the UK. I will never forget that we were forced into it. I wish the best to Catalania.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
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Screw the English !!!! uncultured muppets!
Build a 15 ft wall round england and fill it with acid not water cause shit floats
masonicbrother688 3 years ago
can anyone make out the chords?
Jagunco 3 years ago
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This is one land Great Britain, I am Scottish but made my money down south in England, they will never be separated not in this life or the next, enjoy the music and song. Great old time music
andrabryden2010 3 years ago
want tae bet? I lived for 8 years in England and it made me Scottish than ever.
Exiledjacobite 2 years ago 10
same mat been in england like 12weeks but aww a dae is listen tae the folk music n tlk aboot scotland never realized hw much a liuved it till i left it b4 a left i knew i luved it jutst didnt no hw much
2pac1971to1996rip 2 years ago 3
chaynya i am not a racist you idiot!! My best friend is English.. But after listening to a little piece of Scottish class the blood flows and the passion runs high !
mac9712 3 years ago 4
we shall have freedom for our wonderfull country. but the nation as a whole need's to relise ts a goodthing for scotland. know dont call me a raceist for what i want to say, i would kill any englishmen to make scotland a free country
knexfoller94 3 years ago 5
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Racist!
chaynya 3 years ago
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knexfoller94 3 years ago 2
"we shall have freedom for our wonderfull country. but the nation as a whole need's to relise ts a goodthing for scotland. know dont call me a raceist for what i want to say, i would kill any englishmen to make scotland a free country "
Ye Jacobites by name lend an ear... I think you know the rest.
volgodon 2 years ago
The same Scottish bard also wrote:
"What force or guile could not subdue
Thro' many warlike ages
Is wrought now by a coward few
For hireling traitor's wages.
The English steel we could disdain,
Secure in valour's station:
But English gold has been our bane
Such a parcel of rogues in a nation."
Don't accuse the man of being a Jacobin. In Ye Jacobites by Name he was expressing the reality of the day--that if they said what they thought they'd end up in prison, not that he loved English rule.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
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I am English,but look on myself has British and i love to read the works of Robbi Burns,ok because of the dialect some i find hard to grasp but the ones i do get a grip of,i find Robbie to be a peotic historian and he is truely up there with the best of poets,he does not come out well on the character stakes,ladies man and drunkerd and all that,but he could sure write a poem.
friding999 2 years ago
He WAS a brave man who risked jail and transportation to a penal colony as happened to many of his friends to write about Scotland.
There was nothing wrong with his character.
If you look on yourself as "British" that's your problem.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
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I think it is you with the problem mate,and the world would sure be a better place witout your like,that is for sure.Hw was a piss artist and a womaniser yet you say he had nothing wrong with his charachter read your history mate,or is that the kind of people you look upto?
friding999 2 years ago
A piss artist? Ha. You're pitiful. He was one of the greatest poets to ever live and risked his life every day writing poetry like that.
Do I look up to him? You better believe it and I assure you I am no "mate" of yours.
Pathetic loser.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
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God wake up and smell the coffee you dreamer of days well gone,its over and these songs should be seen for the music content,because that is all they are,but would you please take your Mr brown and mr Darling back up there in that wonderfull dream land you live,dream on friend in the land of the bigots,for that is what you as a person surely are,but i do not taint all good and honest scotts as i do you,you are truely a sad,sad person with issues that you should be councilled for..
friding999 2 years ago
Scotts? Ha. You don't even know how to spell it.
And neither Mr. Brown nor Mr. Darling has anything to do with your smears of the great poet, Rabbie Burns.
Pathetic.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
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Mmmm clever arnt you,lol!. I stand by that history says R Burns was a drunkard and a womaniser,that is not a slur but historical truth,no matter what kind of hero you want to make a POET out to be that is what he was,a good writer but never did anything about the act of the union JUST wrote and complained that is all,but i still maintain that the man had a talent,so did Lord Byron,same sort of guy to be honest,only Robbie is something for you to cling to in your nationalistic hatred world.
friding999 2 years ago
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So says a man who obviously knows nothing about the Bard and can only insult our nation.
who is propping up whom. Laddie, go take a look at the latest GER which shows Scotland in the black for the last three years. When was the last time England could say that?
As for who wants what, we'll see that when we have a referendum on it, won't we. Except Westminster will fight THAT every step of the way even saying they won't abide by one.
Now WHY do you suppose that is? =)
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
Do I CARE if he drank? No. Do I care if he had a number of lovers? No.
He is one of the great heroes of our nation. So go back to your English la di da songs where you belong.
MsScottishExile 2 years ago
Oh my god,what do we have here someone shouting the odds from far away,someone who oneday waves the star spangled banner and has the soltaire flying over his garden shed (doh). You know buddy you and Jeannie are so pathetic it is truely unbelievable espec you at least she still iives in that great country of Scotia,you both are such a bad advert for the country although not born there i love as much as England,english folk is good also maybe you have never heard any bein bigotted.
friding999 2 years ago
What disgusting example of a human being would say that?!
BonnieBlueFlag1314 2 years ago
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Just some bampot goin' on about Rabbie Burns. Apparently he agrees with the kirk that the Bard shouldn't have liked the lassies quite so well. ;-)
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
Look in the mirror you guys,do you not think its time national bounderies and bits of land that for centuries have bred people who think like you losers,scotland independence if you want it for me you can have it,but the vast mojority of good thnking Scotts DO NOT want you pretenders running there lives,they still like living in the rich society that the union provides,it cost English people far more to keep you than if you wernt with us,bye,bye saddos
friding999 2 years ago
Im not sure there is any point arguing with someone who clearly does not understand what the facts of the situation are. Rich society of the union?! Lmao. The IMF said Britain was the worst managed economy in Western Europe!!
BonnieBlueFlag1314 2 years ago
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And WHAT nationallity was the guy who has led us to this disgracefull situation?, get rid if this government and we can get ourselves going again,but not whilst these maniacs are running the show,but please do not get me wrong here i would love to see you with your independence and allow us to fen for ourselves,i am sure that we will cope not to sure about you lots though if you wernt in the union just now i see another Iceland or Ireland situation ,it aint worth discussing to be honest so bye.
friding999 2 years ago
I think we'd be fine considering the British Governments own financial reports from the 70's and 80's outline why Britain would be bankrupt without Scotland :-)
BonnieBlueFlag1314 2 years ago
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Not going to get into any sort of discussion with you,just like to tell you that we are NOW living in 2009 nearly two decades later,luckily oil was found off the coast of Scotland,BRITISH money developed the fields yet YOU seem to want to claim all the profits so yes it is easy to see why the British government of the day accepted that situation which was a true reflection,but how many years has Scotland been a profitable part of the UK?. as i said i will not reply if you answer. Good luck
Getoofmycloud 2 years ago
That is what the Unionists do when they are disproved, they refuse to answer and hope the problem will go away. Scottish Nationalism has grown significantly in the last 50 years simply because Scotland has been ignored culturally and politically by the London establishment. As for calling the SNP extremesits im sure i dont need to explain to you the differenance between racial and civic form of nationalism? The wheels of history are turning, a shame you dont want to be part of the future
BonnieBlueFlag1314 2 years ago 7
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probably because you couldn't hold a discussion....American money paid for North sea exploration......while the British government took all the tax from the oil to pay for high levels of unemployment, national(english debt) debt, and subsidising English national projects.
Meanwhile Scotland got pissed off with the English shafting us and decided through the ballot box to say bye bye.....now you try and say we can't go it along because you're frightened that we actually can.
lecapitandepugwash 2 years ago
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Well said, BonnieBlueFlag. And you're right that he's not worth arguing with. Hard to resist though it is. ;-)
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
This is typicall of people like you,i reckon you are apointless person on a pointless quest,but i do wish you all the best for the remainder of your life as i see it being full of bitterness and hatred,please take heed and lighten up,Scvotland is Scotland and England is England and you know we are on the same island,its a pity we have to have people like you on both sides of the border,bye,bye.
friding999 2 years ago
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As the Corries once sang, "All our problems will be solved when England gets home rule!" I wish it for you and for us and that you do well without us.
No hatred involved. Just no reason for us to be in the same nation just because we share a border. All the best to all the Sassenach. No hard feelings. Fare you well.
JeannieTomlin 2 years ago
i was in the Army , i listened to this song before a boxing match against an English guy,, i was so worked up after hearing this,, i almost ripped his head off!!! Cmon scotland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mac9712 3 years ago 6
Which army were you in?
leaningoak 2 years ago
Aw, God! I love men--they are all nuts.
EMesaros 2 years ago
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EMesaros 2 years ago
Never heard more beautiful music!
Scotland forever!
1234Krueger 3 years ago 7
I've loved the corries since they were introduced to me as a bairn in arms! I shall always remember them as the people who kept my traditional scottish music resl to me! x x x
kristinelawrie 3 years ago 3
Well said, Its brilliant isn't it.
jamiereidit 3 years ago 2
Definatly on my new years playlist.
jamiereidit 3 years ago
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EMesaros 2 years ago
Best version of this song. Lead is great.
Because of those years, more than half of their
repertoire isn't that good but this one's beautiful.
erkrabb 3 years ago
Best sung standing at the harbor at Mallaig at the end of one of the few sunny afternoons they ever have there, followed immediately by a dram of Balvenie. You buy, I'll fly.
fongchaynun 3 years ago 4
anyone got the black douglas?
DrizztDO1988 3 years ago
Haven't seen it mate, have been looking for it ma'sel. Whit a tune eh?
thistlewarrior 3 years ago
Sometimes it gets so cool up there that the guitars have to put a wolly on as well!!
1950sparks 3 years ago
to l950sparks--Oh that is so funny! I can't wait to repeat it next time we are playing/singing out of doors! I love this song. I wonder if my husband is going to get tired of hearing me howling it around the house some day.
EMesaros 2 years ago
Classic folk music. Some memorable woolen jumpers here too.
VonHeler1 3 years ago 3
a classic folk song sung well
bikerbp 3 years ago 2
God, what a collection of sweaters....great song though, nicely sung
grassic 3 years ago
Although the setting might be a `wee bit corny` the song is very evocative..love it!!
60sfolk 3 years ago
This series is great. The Corries rock!
BardofCornwall 3 years ago
thats supposed to be hatred sorry if spelling is wrong
reesco2005 3 years ago
our ways die when we let them, to be of any culture it only takes one person to believe and hold strong the belief of the true meaning of the love for our land or what ever land they love, to many people talk politics well the fighting is over but the hatered stays but one thing that stays loyal is the hills the glens the lochs and the valleys and that is to everyone so why not enjoy now than living in the past our lifes are short and the land is old
reesco2005 3 years ago 13
Rees, your comments seem very heartfelt. Wonderful job of conveying the idea of pride, homeland, and history.
dangalos 3 years ago 2
In response to some earlier comments: this song wasn't actually sung by the people of Mingulay but composed by a Glasgow songwritter in the 40s. Many islands have been abandoned in the last century - sad since these Islands have been inhabited for thousands of years prior, however expossure to the modern world and other factors meant that the inhabitants left. Also in this age of globalisation cultures and traditions all over the world are dying and I would include Scotland in that.
ravenprince 3 years ago 2
Thank you for sharing The Corries are so beautiful they sing with hearts so pure of a love so true for Scotland :)SCOTLAND FOREVER IN MY HEART AND SOUL..I LOVE YOU BONNIE SCOTLAND FOREVER AND ALWAYS ONE DAY I SHALL BE COMING TO YOU UP INTO HIGHLANDS AND THE LOCHS AND VALLEYS AND GLENS MY SOUL YEARNS FOR YOU XXX
celticlass32 3 years ago 2
This is my favourite Scottish folk song. They are just fantastic at this. I just wish I was able to see it live.
OZPenman 4 years ago 3
Mmmm! This is a very nice song :)
PatriarchK 4 years ago
Absolutely awesome the corries be the best !!!!!!!!!
Snadd1987 4 years ago
gorgeus! they are the best
gataflacha 4 years ago
Respect to Mr Roy Williamson.
allteesup1 4 years ago
GPS. course there is, hence the tune! does it matter! he wrote flower o scotland!
gadgie3 4 years ago
True Gadgie3, it doesn't really matter. It helps me appreciate the song a tiny bit more. Flower of Scotland is another great one too.
GPS1356 4 years ago
I really enjoy this, I've heard it before. I think the Clancey Brothers recorded it too. Can anyone tell me if there is a place on earth called "Mingulay"
Where did this song originate. Is it quite old?
GPS1356 4 years ago
yes there is a place called Mingulay, its on an island called islay of the west coast of scotland almost in line with glasgow.
shmo7 4 years ago
And its been abandoned (or so I was told) since 1909.
Aleesb 4 years ago
it was 1912.
shmo7 4 years ago
Yeah, that's probably right; the other part that I was told is that previously it had been inhabited continuously for 2000 years. Rather a sad thing that no one lives there anymore, but they had their reasons for leaving.
Aleesb 4 years ago
dont think so, think you might be thinking of st kilda which is further west and the last inhabitants left in the 1930s or 40s.
thistlewarrior 4 years ago
nope defenatly Mingulay and it was definatly 1912.
P.S have done some reaserch on St Kilda aswell as im very interested in Scottish islands
shmo7 4 years ago
Och man, I miss ye so much
allteesup1 4 years ago
Wonderful. Love that sing-along audience
tjoris51 4 years ago
ahhhh love it!!!!
HaulAwayJoe 4 years ago
their dictation and harmonious melding is what made the difference
craigowl 4 years ago
You can almost taste the salt spray! Now I have goosebumps. Love the Corries and this song in particular - 'slacken your corsets and your stays..!'
phoebewilkinson 4 years ago
women too!
cathach99 4 years ago
...'and the women too'...
u05mja3 4 years ago
I remember The Corries included a girl singer in an earlier version of this song, they were popular in Ireland, their Loch Tay Boat Song is class.
lorgain2 4 years ago
has any one got them doing kisimuls galley, the song from barra
rethcuet 4 years ago
oops, just found it!!!!
rethcuet 4 years ago
I think that was Paddy Bell.
toftmf 4 years ago
the late and incomparable Paddy Bell had split from the Corries long before this series was made.
craigowl 4 years ago
Thank God for YouTube! Otherwise I would never have gotten to hear this beautiful music by the Corries! I had never heard of them before I stumbled upon them last night. I have never heard such lovely music. Incredible!
ufgatorpaw 4 years ago 2