I was fortunate enough to discover The Rankin Family when they were supporting Mary Black at Celtic Connections a fair few years ago. What a find they were! Went on to see them play live and what an exciting and uplifting experience it was.
The original version by the Corries was slow like this. Over the years the song got faster and even the Corries themselves sung it faster. There is a recording of the Corries on youtube playning the original version
I saw this show live in 1992 but it was Hogmanay after all and I was a wee bit fu' so I am delighted to find these You Tube videos. The Rankins were absolutely enchanting - I don't think even they realised just what magic they created with their singing,dancing,fiddling and great but unassuming personalities. I just love them ! Thank you Cape Breton !
Absolutely beautiful. I could listen to this all day. Their voices blend perfectly.
MeVinson37 3 days ago
Cookie really stands out as the one singer in the group with some ability. The "Chipmunk" harmonies leave a lot to be desired.
cranston2snord 3 weeks ago
this is the 1st time I have heard this song thank you for the post 'tapa leibth' from Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia Canada (homeland of the Rankins)
Caper1Forever 1 month ago
I was fortunate enough to discover The Rankin Family when they were supporting Mary Black at Celtic Connections a fair few years ago. What a find they were! Went on to see them play live and what an exciting and uplifting experience it was.
208mcj 1 month ago
The original version by the Corries was slow like this. Over the years the song got faster and even the Corries themselves sung it faster. There is a recording of the Corries on youtube playning the original version
Norrie754 1 month ago
I saw this show live in 1992 but it was Hogmanay after all and I was a wee bit fu' so I am delighted to find these You Tube videos. The Rankins were absolutely enchanting - I don't think even they realised just what magic they created with their singing,dancing,fiddling and great but unassuming personalities. I just love them ! Thank you Cape Breton !
Robescocia 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
thank you - I have never heard that recorded or played live! what a treat.
Trionatrog 3 months ago
dedicated to all my scottish friends
lovin0051 8 months ago