The Corries - The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry

[snedisdead]

I first heard this song on a tape (yes, a cassette tape) my sister picked up in the Orkneys. She always figured they were a local band but was never sure. The front of the cassette had looked like it had some sort of hand drawn album art. Alas  the tape and name of the group are long gone. It was the best rendition of this tune that I've heard, but this one IS pretty darned good.

[blarghness]

The first time I heard this (just a few days ago) I was awestruck. It's been on repeat pretty much ever since.

[clarindaburns]

Wonderful!

[LiamMcFaddenSongs]

One of their most haunting performances. Magical combolins and Browne's voice is superb. Great dynamics. Which album is this from?

[theroachksu]

I once caught a particularly ill-mannered silkie in me net he was a bugger to get out. If he ever asks you to bend over and scratch his tailfin DO NOT DO IT!

[LokiSilverFlame]

I love the Secret of Roan Inish. Wonderful movie!

[LokiSilverFlame]

Thank you for posting this video. This is the first time I've heard this song and I'm very interested in Silkies/Selkies and their stories.

[rosswatt1979]

aye so wis i,ones got the csa aFter me noo

[althaushexe]

This is brilliant! The way they play it is so haunting.

[Gilnar13]

Do you have the next song, that comes after this? The one they played to that narky musicians?

[themrdugan]

Lyceum Blues

From the album:

Live at The Royal Lyceum Theatre / Sound The Pibroch

[Gilnar13]

Thanks!

[Gilnar13]

"Ah, The Cowies... you play that celtic wubish..."

xD

[cowgirlmagic18]

Great song! Where did you get this recording? I love the conversation at the end about the "narky musician." I'd love to hear the rest of it if you could tell me where to find it. Thanks!

[alanhb4]

never mind whether its the grey silkie or not (i'm pretty sure it is )...great posting of the best scottish music duo ever...i was lucky in my childhood to have watched and met them several times ...thx ross

[earlyspring3177]

Longest slowest version I have heard. No more words or special effects, just long and slow. I real video might improve rating.

[rosswatt1979]

away an fuck ya bam....ur obviously a fuckin tube...i didnt put it on 4 ratins...u want a video u make it

[jemima90]

im sure the title of this is "Grey silkie of sule skerry" not great...lol maybe im wrong! you never know with folk songs!

i also thought it was called a selkie...:S

nice song though, i love the story behind it especialy x

[Kakaroane]

Silkie, Selkie, Silchie, Selchie, Roane, Otarion, a lot of names for one creature. ;)

[bronyraurstomp]

I have this recording, what a great tune. Thanks for posting!