The Witch Of The West-mer-lands - Archie Fisher (cover)

Cover of Archie Fisher's - The Witch Of The West-mer-lands. This epic song was also sung by the great Stan Rogers. A "Beck" is a brook or stream. I think "brindled" means dappled, or not of just one plain colour. Golden Rod is a yellow flowering plant, otherwise known as Solidago which is used in herbal remedies. I hope the rest is clear. Once again I've slowed this song down slightly, the knight is supposed to be injured so no point in having him rushing about. There are some interesting parallels between this song and The Twa Corbies, the difference being that the ravens help him and his companions are more faithful.

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Music

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• The
• Witch
• Of
• West-mer-lands
• Archie
• Fisher
• Stan
• Rogers
• cover

[MobyDicksWife]

I love this song and have heard many different singers attempt it. Yours is by far the best version. You sing it with emotion and sincerity when most singers are just singing the words. Thank you.

[LiteGauge]

@MobyDicksWife Thanks!

[TheHobbgobblin]

this is a wonderful cover, very well done.....i enjoy the thoughtful, seasoned version here......rather than the upbeat, kooky versions that sound like beer-hall music.......beautiful song and you render it well.........well done.........BRAVo

[LiteGauge]

@TheHobbgobblin Thanks very much! I've tried to keep this as close as possible to the styleof Archie Fisher's original version.

[TheSaffronrose]

Your instrumentation is nicely different from Archie's and Stan's, and I do like it. Your phrasing is very nice, as well. I'll check your channel!

[LiteGauge]

@TheSaffronrose Thanks very much. I only really know Archie's version which I tried to figure out - as so often happens I often just love the song so much that I'll work out a more personal arrangement. Hope you find some other interesting songs.

John

[jramsay100]

@MrWaybacker I have a rendition of this song by the Waybacks on their CD "Devolver" The pace, the voice, the unique variations of the instruments, in my opinion make it the best I have heard. I wish someone would post it on You Tube. Not to take away from LiteGauge who sings the original Archie Fisher version. The Waybacks sing the version of dearly departed Stan Rogers of whom I am more familiar. I'm pleased to find others who have heard The Waybacks sing The Witch of the Westmoreland :D 

[LiteGauge]

@seekingoz Thanks, yes there are lots, if you click on my name - litegauge, you'll redirect to my channel - there are about 400 songs.

[seekingoz]

I love your voice. Do you have other recordings?

[MrWaybacker]

very well done first heard this song done by the Waybacks in Charlotte nc