"Who cares whether it's sung in the Scottish "idiom" whatever that is" I was replying to the idea that Luke Kelly's version was anglicised. My point was that it is an English song written in English deliberately using the speech patterns of an English fisherman. You can't anglicise what is English in the first place. MacColl's parents were Scots and he sometimes sung deliberately in a Scottish accent but this song wasn't one of those occasions.
Just listened to Luke's version. Seems to be a bit anglicised . Yes, holds his notes very well to some effect , but then shouts in other parts. A nice version spoiled by the changes of accent for me.
Not really my cup ot tea . Hey ho, each to his own.
As someone who has done it , the Corries catch much more of the atmosphere.
@wallace500001 The song was written by an Englishman of Scottish parentage but it was not written in the Scottish idiom. MacColl wrote it taking a lot of the lyrics directly from a Norfolk fisherman's (Sam Larner I think) own words. It is more of an English song than anything else!
what a beautifull version of this song 40 years ago a couple of man where singin this song in the old town hall of ?Jinderbyne? NSW Australia. wich is under the water of snowy mountian sceem now. it brings back wonderful memories of a fantastic time and a beautiful song .... and now I can hear it here again
Wick, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Dunbar and many others all the way down to Yarmouth - the East coast one time-herring fishing towns and villages have lost something that can never be regained, but we can still take the time to listen to this song and remember the way things used to be. And good luck to our friends in Nova Scotia, Maine and all the others.
It's a shame to Yarmouth now. There's barely a sign left of how great a fishing town it was. This is in my opinion the best version of this song. Roy you are sorely missed.
"Who cares whether it's sung in the Scottish "idiom" whatever that is" I was replying to the idea that Luke Kelly's version was anglicised. My point was that it is an English song written in English deliberately using the speech patterns of an English fisherman. You can't anglicise what is English in the first place. MacColl's parents were Scots and he sometimes sung deliberately in a Scottish accent but this song wasn't one of those occasions.
gaconnochie 5 days ago
gaconnochie, Sounds like you are looking for an argument by your tone.
Well aware that it was written by Sam Larner actually.
My point was that the changes of accent destroy the reality and ambience of the song.
Who cares whether it's sung in the Scottish "idiom" whatever that is , or has english or indeed Canadian accents but for me .
I'd prefer to avoid a mixture.
As I said , each to his own.
wallace500001 1 month ago
Just listened to Luke's version. Seems to be a bit anglicised . Yes, holds his notes very well to some effect , but then shouts in other parts. A nice version spoiled by the changes of accent for me.
Not really my cup ot tea . Hey ho, each to his own.
As someone who has done it , the Corries catch much more of the atmosphere.
wallace500001 3 months ago
@wallace500001 The song was written by an Englishman of Scottish parentage but it was not written in the Scottish idiom. MacColl wrote it taking a lot of the lyrics directly from a Norfolk fisherman's (Sam Larner I think) own words. It is more of an English song than anything else!
gaconnochie 1 month ago
christ!! luke kelly is the only version that should be heard out loud
nipplebrady1988 7 months ago
I absolutely love The Corries in my teens and it's great to see them again on here. (Agree about Luke Kelly)
369linda1 9 months ago
@369linda1
Same :) , Apart from the Luke Kelly bit
MrMikeythehibee1 6 months ago
hell yes!
SonofCastille 11 months ago
what a beautifull version of this song 40 years ago a couple of man where singin this song in the old town hall of ?Jinderbyne? NSW Australia. wich is under the water of snowy mountian sceem now. it brings back wonderful memories of a fantastic time and a beautiful song .... and now I can hear it here again
THANKS A LOT
storhnz 1 year ago
Wick, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Dunbar and many others all the way down to Yarmouth - the East coast one time-herring fishing towns and villages have lost something that can never be regained, but we can still take the time to listen to this song and remember the way things used to be. And good luck to our friends in Nova Scotia, Maine and all the others.
robsargent4 1 year ago
wick was the largest herring port in europe i used to get them for NOTHING i bought 2 a few weeks ago it cost me six quid
JAKWIK 1 year ago
Ain't nobody ever gonna sing this song like Luke Kelly did......his version is stunning in it's intensity....
dubb1995 1 year ago
Is there anything these men cannot play?
deathbybagpipes 1 year ago 4
I love them!
19Moira 2 years ago
There is still a Yarmouth herring fleet...Yarmouth Nova Scotia
hossafus 2 years ago
There are fisherman in Yarmouth, Maine as well. I am a lobsterman just east of Yarmouth.
fangjangler 2 years ago
I'm practicing my fish scales so's I can play this one.
Fretkillr 2 years ago
I would definitely like to see the famous Fretkillr play this one. :D
fangjangler 2 years ago
Working years ago in Saudi I would listen to this (and others Corries tracks) and think of home
highrisetim 2 years ago 3
It's a shame to Yarmouth now. There's barely a sign left of how great a fishing town it was. This is in my opinion the best version of this song. Roy you are sorely missed.
Maksimfan 2 years ago 8
My favourite version of this song. I just love it.
MORGANTHEMOON1 2 years ago 6
Fantastic. Likely the best version of this song, though Luke kelly's is great, too.
BardofCornwall 3 years ago 11
@BardofCornwall Very good version, but not even close to Luke's (which is available here, too).
Uttrediay 1 year ago
I think the Corries sing with more feeling than most.
ponkkaa 3 years ago 14
Great wee song remember it from being a wee boy
oldweeman 4 years ago 4
I'm not familiar with these guys, but they perform a decent Shoals of Herring. Great video!
BlurryEyes 4 years ago
Nice! doesn't come near the clancys or Luke Kelly's rendition...however, good stuff! yer man was taken too soon and is sorely missed.
tlacf 4 years ago 3