Ray Fisher - The Pride Of Glencoe

Ray Fisher (sister of Archie Fisher) singing 'The Pride of Glencoe'. From the album "The Bonny Birdy", released in 1972.
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Lyrics:

As I was a walking one evening of late
Where Flora's green mantle the fields decorate
I carelessly wandered, where I do not know
By the banks of a fountain that lies in Glencoe

Like she who the pride of Mount Ida had won
There approached a wee lassie as fair as the sun
With ribbons and tartans around her did flow
That once won MacDonald, the pride of Glencoe

With courage undaunted, I to her drew nigh
While the red rose and lily on her cheek seemed to vie
I asked her her name and how far she did go
And she answered, 'Be kind, sir, I'm bound for Glencoe'

I said, 'My wee lassie, your enchanting smile
And your comely fine features have my heart beguiled
If your kind affections on me you'll bestow
I will bless the happy hour we met on Glencoe'

'Kind sir,' she made answer, 'You suit I disdain
I once had a sweetheart, MacDonald by name
He's gone to the war, about ten years ago
And a maid I'll remain, till he returns to Glencoe'

'Perhaps young MacDonald regards not your name
And has placed his affection on some other dame
Perhaps he's forgotten for all that you know
The bonnie wee lassie he left in Glencoe'

'My Donald from his promise will never depart
For love, truth, and honor are found in his heart
And if I never see him, I single will go
And I'll mourn for my Donald, the Pride of Glencoe'

He finding her constant, he pulled out a glove
Which at parting she gave him as a token of love
She flew to his arms while the tears down did flow
Saying, 'You're welcome, my Donald, the pride of Glencoe'

'Cheer up now, young Flora, your sorrows are o'er
And while life still remains, we will never part more
The storms of war at a distance may blow
While in peace and contentment we'll bide in Glencoe'

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All credit goes to Ray Fisher. I only put the music and images together for Youtube to enjoy this greatly underexposed artist.

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[Skip2048]

My parents (Liz and Stefan Sobell) played the backing for this song, and I still hear my dad playing this tune on the guitar every time I visit home. I know it's one of his favorites, and it's certainly one of mine.

The bellows wore out in the harmonium my mum played so it's no longer in playing order, but it stood for all of my childhood in our living room, and this was the one tune I remember being played on it regularly.

It's lovely to hear this tune again.

[wrongwayup]

@Skip2048 Thanks for your anecdote! :D

[LindsayCurran]

Many thanks for introducing me to Ray, wrongwayup - didn't realize Al had such a fine singer for a sister! Lucky for us, and thanks your dad with the album! Hope you find time to post more!

[wrongwayup]

I'll see if I can upload a few more songs then :)

[lucabez]

I didn't know Ray Fisher, but it's a real pleasure to discover a such beautiful music!... *****

Thanks for sharing.

luca

[wrongwayup]

Glad you liked it.

She has many more beautiful songs, but I have to find the time to make videos with them. I'll eventually upload more. :)

[geetarman64]

I would like to thank you for your very kind words about my Mum. I had the privilege or listening to her as I grew up and have been a fan for a very long time.

I was able to get a CD copy of The Bonny Birdy about a year ago, from my Mum. She was able to get a number of copies made. If you are interested I can see if it is available.

This is one of my favorite songs, I remember listening to her singing it when we were kids and telling the story of the massacre of the MacDonald clan in Glencoe.

[LabanTall]

Isn't it time "Mill O'Tifty's Annie" went up ?

[ElizaHarthope]

When I was learning to sing I asked Ray for some advice. She said, 'You must love the song, you must love the song.' I have never forgotten that advice nor the short time I spent in her company. She will be missed very much.

[knolly57]

The world is a lesser place without Ray. Fond memories of such a nice person. Newcastle and Whitley Bay in the 60s.

[pdixonify]

I went to school with Ray's sons and I recall that one day she came in and played for us at our infants school. It must have been around 1969-70 and I recollect one of the songs she played was Coulter's Candy which has stayed in my mind ever since. Years later, I wondered why someone so talented and so well known would spend an afternoon playing to a bunch of 6 and 7 year olds. The fact that I remember the event some 40 years on is testimony enough. RIP Ray, and thanks for the memories.

[kathyemoore]

Is that Archie playing the guitar? Wonderful instrumentals!

[upcork1]

Her music will live on for many years.It is timeless.

[nozzer16]

RIP Ray :(

[potrezeb1]

great album tis ..not one dud on it !!