The Waters Of Tyne

[espeecee]

Hear this 12/11/2011 at Songs of the Nations - Muaic unites us during Coventry Peace Festival. It was sung by the NIghtingales

[robsargent4]

Not from the North East of England myself, but I've one or two friends who are. That's a beautiful rendition of folk song from my near neighbours.

[deeneebee]

Lovely



[colwenben]

barry back in England ' was in france for 3 years.

[bonoyster]

I'm slowly becoming a big fan, is there nothing you can't play?

[HenfieldWill]

@bonoyster Oh... many, many things! :-)

[nolicnotrut]

So, you're a Dransfield fan!

So am I - and a Geordie, to boot.

This is a most charming melody, and very well executed. Well done!

[HenfieldWill]

Yes - I first saw the brothers well over 40 years ago in York or Harrogate or somewhere like that. I've liked them ever since! :-)

[Garygeegary]

wow, your perfect :)

[carollizc]

What a pretty tune! Thanks for sharing it.

[Cabronosidad]

Lovely!

[LawJPS]

Will,

A great number and well played. My great-grandparents met by crossing the Tyne by ferry, as they could not afford the toll across the bridge. It is a local love song and anthem, and you do it a great service. I had this played at a relative's funeral in the States as it means so much to our family.

Thanks.

[HenfieldWill]

Hi - thanks for the kind words - glad you enjoyed it and that it has dear memories for you. :-)

[AcousticPhases]

I see you have get a ton of views on this one but only 14 ratings, how sad, very nice song and enjoyed your performance, thanks for sharring.

[HenfieldWill]

Well, I did this a long time ago! It's not the ratings that matter, it's the music - but thanks for the kind thought. :-)

[smalltins]

Thank you so much for posting this. this tune was played at my mums funeral. Thank you so much

[matterdoee]

Sweet,

[southcoastsounds]

Very nice Will! A unique performance!

[TouchTheWind]

This song is beautiful & played beautifully here ! Thanks so much for posting this fabulous song !

[skipy936]

will, that is magic, truly magic, I hope you grace your local folk club

[skipy936]

Check out the version by Bob Fox (on the net)

[doddlesock]

the tyne the tyne the coaly tyne, queen of aal the watters

[Waitakeredame]

Thanks Will (and Rupert Bear). I'll be learning this for my next session with Waitakere Folk Club - pity you can't be there to accompany me :-)

[HenfieldWill]

I'll send Rupert - he's a great inspiration! :-)

[lineyrocks]

beautiful. i love this song.

[lilmisschuckles]

this is absolutely amazing, and i love it! i found myself singing along because we sing this in my choir! fabulous

[HenfieldWill]

Glad you liked it - if you get the chance, listen to the Dransfield's version on "The Rout Of The Blues" - superb! :-)

[KarlTaylor111]

Fantastic!

[fchristelow]

thank you very nice

[skipy936]

Brilliant, just bloody brilliant, are you a mud catter?

Skipy

[HenfieldWill]

Blimey - what's a mud catter? No relation to dogging I hope... :-) Will

[Twirretwarre]

Whow, this is such a warm music, that surrounds a person! Great!

Roeleke

[Twirretwarre]

I mean embracing ... :-)

[Chordwayze]

I like this soft, seductive sound. Nice work Will. Thanks for this.

John

[stotty1dog]

Very nice :) Keep up the great work!

Stotty

[southcoastsounds]

Very clever - great stuff. I see you've mastered the top down approach to dulcimer playing!