The Chieftains ft Bon Iver - Down in the Willow Garden

[czech698]

wwwgreatbuyoutletscom wwwtopfuelsavercom Yes, it changes ever so much. It looks different in the morning and in the afternoon; and it's different on rainy days from what it is in fine weather. Have you noticed that? Yes, how could I help it? Are you, too, fond of being in there with the wild duck?  Yes, when I can manage it -- But I suppose you haven't much spare time; you go to school, no doubt. No, not now; father is afraid of my hurting my eyes. Oh; then he reads with you himself?

[redxbox123]

This version of the song is beautiful but can anyone tell me a little bit more about the back story? Reading the lyrics . . . it's really sad. I love the Chieftains and Bon Iver though!

[MrKangee]

@redxbox123

It's one of those old murder ballads with disputed origins, I think. The original lyrics had the narrator bring a bottle of "burglar's wine"; that is, poisoned to render the drinker unconscious. Most contemporary recordings have changed it to burgundy wine, as it makes more sense to the modern listener. That's the most I know.

[Murgent]

who knew one could make the murdering of a young girl and a father watching his murdering son being executed so beautiful lmao.

[Heartistic4Him]

I love being one eighth Irish. Even if it's only one eighth.

[SuperShakespeare1]

@Heartistic4Him One eighth?.......Then you aren't fucking Irish, you sewer dwelling luddite.

[Heartistic4Him]

@SuperShakespeare1 Oh dear--excuse me for thinking my multicultural ancestry was even remotely comparable to your rare and magnificent pureblood status.

You are a wee bit too big for your britches.

[mickfanning93]

@SuperShakespeare1 they didn't claim to be Irish, they claimed to be one-eight irish, so they are correct

[toipsta]

@SuperShakespeare1 why would you attack someone who is proud to have a bit of Irish heritage?? People like you need to chill the fuck out, take a step back and appreciate some of the beauty the world has to offer such as this fantastic bit of music that has evoked celtic pride in the heart of my american couterpart Heartistic4Him. I suggest you go take a walk and think about what it is that makes you so cynical. Dont try pollute other peoples positivity via social medium dude, grow up!

[Rory99M]

@Heartistic4Him Good man, no need to respond to ignorant abuse on this medium. Your probably more Irish then SuperShakespeare1. One things for sure you probably have a better sense of culture considering his user name.

[123huggiyhuggiy]

bon iver makes everything beautiful :)

[tehgamer14]

good stuff

[andyslim75]

stunnning.

[JesusIsMyLightAlways]

This... this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

[mcgrathjc]

Nice...



[Computerheld1231]

gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooooooooooooooooood nice music!!!!!!!!!!

[TheKingofhove]

very good, but I have say Kristin Hersh really nailed this song

[TheOzoneLayerHatesMe]

soooo nice

[OhHotDayuuum]

earsex

[NamesNewt]

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[DylaAlexander]

that little autotuned tremor when he sings

"burgendy wine" gives me shivers everytime

[SandythePiper]

@DylaAlexander looks like it's a flute trill.

[TheTheSaracen]

Been waiting so long for this video to come out!