Old Blind Dogs -- Jean O' Bethelnie(Glenlogie)

Howdy, folks.

Another terrific song here from Old Blind Dogs. This album was recorded when Ian F. Benzie was the vocalist, and I tell ya, I love Ian Benzie, and his lyrical style, but dear god is it hard to understand his lyrics. Phew.. I'd never be able to learn the song from just listening. Good thing I found the lyrics.

This song comes from their album "Close to the Bone."

Enjoy!

--Lyrics--
There were four and twenty nobles fasted at the king's ha'
And bonnie Glenlogie was the flo'er o' them a'
There were nine and nine nobles rade thro' Banchory fair
Aye, bonnie Glenlogie was the flo'er o' them there

There were six and six maidens fasted at the king's ha'
Bonnie Jean o' Bethelnie was the flo'er o' them a'
Doon cam' Jeannie Gordon, she cam' trippin' doon the stair
She's chosen Glenlogie o' a' that was there

"Glenlogie, Glenlogie, gin ye'll prove sae kind
My love is laid upon you, I've tell'd ye my mind"
He's turnin' 'roon lightly as the Gordons does a'
"I'm sorry, Jeannie Gordon, I'm promised awa'"

So he's ca'ed tae her maidens for tae make her a bed
Aye wi' ribbons an' wi' napkins tae tie up her heid
An' it's up an' spak' her faither, well a wae man wis he
"I'll wad ye tae Dunfermline, he's mair gowd than he"

"Ye haud your tongue, faither, for this winna be
Gin I get me Glenlogie, for him will I dee"
Her faither's ain chaplain, he's a man o' great skill
He's write a braid letter, and indited him weel

Saying, "A pox on ye, Logie, noo sin' it is so
There's a lady's love laid on ye, must she'll die in her woe?
An' a pox on ye, Logie, noo sin' it is time
There's a lady's love laid on ye, must she die in her prime?"

When Glenlogie's got the letter, him bein' amangst men
Ach, it's up an' spak' Glenlogie, "What does young women mean?"
Then he looked at the letter, a light lauch gied he
Aye, but e'er he read ower it, a tear blint his e'e

"Saddle me the black horse, saddle me the broon
Bonnie Jeannie o' Bethelnie will be deid e'er I win"
But the horses wisnae saddled, nor led on the green
Aye, an' bonnie Glenlogie was twelve miles his lane

It was pale and wan was she when Glenlogie cam' in
But was red and rosy grew she when she kent it was him
"Whaur lies your pain, lady? Does it lie in your side?
Whaur lies your pain, lady? Does in lie in your heid?"

"Oh no, no, Glenlogie, you're far frae the pairt
For the pain that ye speak of, oh it lies in my heart"
"Turn 'roon, Jeannie Gordon, turn 'roon on your side
It's I'll be the bridegroom, ye'll be the bride"

Oh no, Jeannie's gotten mairried and her tocher doon told
Bonnie Jean o' Bethelnie was scarce sixteen years auld
Bethelnie, oh Bethelnie, ye shine whaur ye stand
And the heather bells aroon ye shine ower Fyvie's land

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[09findhorn]

He WAS difficult to understand, but it's because his Scottish burr is so Scottish! I still love their music, but they haven't been quite the same since Ian Benzie left. His lyrical style was what caught my attention in the first place.

[BarbaricGoose]

True. I still like some of their newer material, but I'd like them a whole lot more if Ian was still with 'em.

As for the lyrics, I'm just glad I didn't have to write them down, as I normally have to for the most of the folk songs I upload.

[littlecheff91]

@09findhorn IKR! they was a really great and talented group. I love everyone of their singles! battle of waterloo, johnny O'braidislee, macpherson's Rant, young edward (therefore was first I got knew from them) Jean O'Bethelnie, Gaelic song (my special favo One) I still then their broke-up I still their music, so catchy and Imma not Scot, I'm English and I'm p´roud to be, But their Music is somin' out from this world.. More than Outstanding I'll say AMAZING!

[megiziii]

He wisnae haird tae understaind a' a.  Ye jist maun ken tae spake Scots.

But if you want translations send me a note.

[xgalore77zerha268]

very clever band

[SMTOUGH1976]

I think if your from up this neck of the woods (NE of Scotland) it all makes perfect sense.....wonderful music.....if only all music was this heartfelt

[SMTOUGH1976]

I think if your from up this neck of the woods (NE of Scotland) it all makes perfect sense.....wonderful music.....

[Br2veHe2rt]

Ian is my alltime fav voice. But this song seems/feels a bit on the fast side. I've heard it before, and not this fast.

[royceroscoe]

I agree BarbaricGoose. I have madly loved Ian Benzie since I first heard Old Blind Dogs. I have often wondered what he is doing now, probably teaching! But at least we can still enjoy his voice! Oh for the record I am a female royceroscoe!

[09findhorn]

It's too bad they didn't stay together. I think they complemented each others talents.

As for the lyrics, I was glad that the liner notes for their CD's included lyrics. Even so, I went to the library to find books to translate some of the old Scottish terms and words.

Thanks again for posting this song!