Wild Mountain Thyme

A little bit late for St. Patrick's Day, but we decided to do an old traditional Irish song about the coming of Summer. This winter has been never ending, so a song like this will help warm you up a little.

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• mountain
• thyme
• traditional
• irish
• folk
• song
• russtv
• childrens
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[RussTV]

I believe you're right, Bilbo. But when we were searching for Public domain songs on the internet, we found it listed as being a traditional Irish song. After a little more research afterwards, I found what you said to be true. We weren't trying to pull the Irish sheep's wool over the Scot's eyes. Sorry for the incorrect information?

[gmikestallings]

@RussTV Jacob told me to view Thyme Francis: so' I am going to share this. I was so happy to see young people caring about our culture iIhad to choke back, eh?

[russy67]

Thanks for your input brownbear. I did some research myself on the song, and it appears that the music and melody are indeed traditional, and therefore public domain. There is debate about the lryics, because although Francis McPeake claims to have written them, they are apparently very similar to the lyrics of an earlier song called "The Braes of Balquidder" by Robert Tannahill (1774-1810). Thanks again for you valuable input.

[itchybrownbear]

Sorry but this is not a very old song but is actually modern song first penned by Francis McPeake in 1957 and he was Irish - and I'm English so I have nought to gain in saying so. It is a beautiful song but it's not about the start of summer either - it's asking a young lady if she will take a walk of courtship on the hills with you - i.e. fall in love with you. BTW: thyme symbolises courage and was often given to Knights before battle by their womenfolk.

[bilbostewart]

cheeky buggers. This song is SCOTTISH!!