@17tube45 wrong it waasnt scot v english..it was maybe cvathjopl;i
it wasnt scot v english, there were probably more scots against charlie...maybe catholic v protestant but against this is true as many crossed this divide for what ever reqson...ungfirtunately the stewaert caused wa lost by poor leadership (james 2 & 3) ratrher than any real reason...if they hadkep protestant like the majoirty of ther country thery would still be there
In my top 2 Corries songs,what a beautiful tune and what a beautiful voice.This song makes me weep every time I hear it.I've missed you ever since you were taken from us Roy,but your music will live forever.Nice to see so much genuine comments from people,what a talent the Corries were.
There were indeed many Jacobite Englishmen, one of whom this song is about - James Radcliffe. The Radcliffes were a Lancashire family who married into a Northumbrian family & had their base at Dilston Hall, just south of Corbridge in Northumberland. This incredibly moving song is Northumbrian, as are the pipes being played. I'm afraid Radcliffe and his compatriots mentioned in the song aren't buried beneath true Scottish soil, but beneath the soil of their homes.
Beautiful stuff. I see there are some commenting here who are trying to maintain the myth that Jabobite wars were about Scots versus English, which was not the case at all. It was a war between royal houses, and the Jacobites included many Englishmen. I dont know why some people feel the need to misrepresent history. I prefer to just accept the facts, and enjoy listening to great music.
I loved this mournful tune. Heard it years ago with an English concertina, maybe Louis Killen was the singer. Just a wonderful melody done so beautifully.
After listening to this.... I pray for each and every Jaccobite that died in his and her cause. They were good men to be sure. They reside with the blessed under fair Scottish earth...
This refers to the Radcliffe family who were the Earls of Derwentwater. They were seated at Dilston Castle in Northumberland. Both brothers Charles and James sided with the Jacobites and both were captured and executed in the Tower of London. The lady dear in the song is reputed to haunt the castle and it's grounds to this day, scares the young scouts when they're camping there :P
1970s, 80s, whatever...the guy who's doing the smokin' should have had his ass KICKED! Like spr65 said...HE HAD ASTHMA bad!! SO BAD, in fact, that he stopped taking his meds days in advance of a concert, so that he could build up an immunity to it- Must have been an ENGLISHMAN!!!
@17tube45 wrong it waasnt scot v english..it was maybe cvathjopl;i
it wasnt scot v english, there were probably more scots against charlie...maybe catholic v protestant but against this is true as many crossed this divide for what ever reqson...ungfirtunately the stewaert caused wa lost by poor leadership (james 2 & 3) ratrher than any real reason...if they hadkep protestant like the majoirty of ther country thery would still be there
greyzorro1 8 months ago
In my top 2 Corries songs,what a beautiful tune and what a beautiful voice.This song makes me weep every time I hear it.I've missed you ever since you were taken from us Roy,but your music will live forever.Nice to see so much genuine comments from people,what a talent the Corries were.
gooblepie 1 year ago
There were indeed many Jacobite Englishmen, one of whom this song is about - James Radcliffe. The Radcliffes were a Lancashire family who married into a Northumbrian family & had their base at Dilston Hall, just south of Corbridge in Northumberland. This incredibly moving song is Northumbrian, as are the pipes being played. I'm afraid Radcliffe and his compatriots mentioned in the song aren't buried beneath true Scottish soil, but beneath the soil of their homes.
yaggy100 1 year ago
@yaggy100 unfortunately for the jacobites there weren't enough English jacobies!!!
greyzorro1 8 months ago
Direct descendant from the Earls :D
and i still live only 24 miles from Derwentwater.
flosssock 1 year ago
Beautiful stuff. I see there are some commenting here who are trying to maintain the myth that Jabobite wars were about Scots versus English, which was not the case at all. It was a war between royal houses, and the Jacobites included many Englishmen. I dont know why some people feel the need to misrepresent history. I prefer to just accept the facts, and enjoy listening to great music.
rossmcl177 1 year ago 5
I loved this mournful tune. Heard it years ago with an English concertina, maybe Louis Killen was the singer. Just a wonderful melody done so beautifully.
MrSlocad1 1 year ago 2
God Bless to Roy!!! ALBA GU BRATH!!!
japanrussell 2 years ago 3
After listening to this.... I pray for each and every Jaccobite that died in his and her cause. They were good men to be sure. They reside with the blessed under fair Scottish earth...
japanrussell 2 years ago
Roys singing here about real people, and a real event. if this doesnt touch your heart then Sorry
You dini have any real Scottish Blood...
However if you feel overcome with Sadness, rejoice as your a True Scot and our time will come..
Alba gu Brath!
TheJacobiker 2 years ago 4
Rest in Peace Roy! You're amazing music lives on!
mujiel 2 years ago 2
It's actually the smoke from the fire, they had open fires on those places, and when the coal was put on, it generated lots of smoke
happinesscounts 2 years ago 2
lol....i have a disc with this song on it....this makes me wanna cry....:....)
AngstAngel1989 3 years ago
I miss Roy too. He was the best
anniesgranny2 3 years ago 4
When you think how young Roy was and what beautiful songs the pair might have gone on to produce. That makes one want to cry.
nacho1560 3 years ago 13
Who gives a shit about the smoke listen to the music laddy
billiebigalo 3 years ago 15
This comment has received too many negative votes show
roy wouldnt care about the smoke, he smoked about 40 a day anyway!
qantas40 3 years ago
This refers to the Radcliffe family who were the Earls of Derwentwater. They were seated at Dilston Castle in Northumberland. Both brothers Charles and James sided with the Jacobites and both were captured and executed in the Tower of London. The lady dear in the song is reputed to haunt the castle and it's grounds to this day, scares the young scouts when they're camping there :P
Cuilean07 3 years ago 2
1970s, 80s, whatever...the guy who's doing the smokin' should have had his ass KICKED! Like spr65 said...HE HAD ASTHMA bad!! SO BAD, in fact, that he stopped taking his meds days in advance of a concert, so that he could build up an immunity to it- Must have been an ENGLISHMAN!!!
lowellirish 4 years ago
the smokey atmosphere ruins the performance a wee bit, And it's not the seventies it's the eighties 1985 to be precise.
thepiper84 4 years ago
What's with the smoke?! I know it's the 70s..but c'mon! I'd shove that cigar up his arse!
lowellirish 4 years ago
nae wonder he had asma lol
spr65 4 years ago
I agree.
SaraCampbell0 4 years ago
Thank you so much for putting up these beautiful songs. This one is a particular favorite of mine. Stunningly beautiful.
ufgatorpaw 4 years ago