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Uploaded by on May 7, 2011

Traditional Nova Scotian song, "Farewell to Nova Scotia," performed by Jesse Ferguson, by St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This ballad was first collected by folklorist Helen Creighton. It's a shame I didn't have the camera set up earlier since a bald eagle swooped over my head shortly before I hit "record."
My CD is available at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/fergusonjesse
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/bardofcornwall.

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  • Jesse,

    This is my favorite song ever since I was a little girl listening to my parents play Ian and Sylvia's version.

    But -no one- sings this better than you--your voice is amazing.

    I love your CD--fabulous--thank you!

  • @thewhitebarnct Thanks for the support!

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  • Congrats on your 200th video! You have a great voice!

  • You (sir) are a beast! I've watched all your videos and never get bored. Great feeling, great song, great singer! Another one for the favorite list.

    Greetings from Brazil

    Obrigado

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  • Where do I find your CD?

  • @BardofCornwall ive listened to your version and Gordon lightfoots version. will have to check out your cd as well. if i can locate it.

  • Wounderful rendition!

    Helen Creighton was responsible for gathering many of Nova Scotia's folk and traditional songs, she also was responsible for "cleaning" them up for general consumption. There are those who claim she did a disservice to the music of Nova Scotia, but at least we still have many of the songs, thanks to her.

  • You are amazing, Still a huge fan years later :D

  • Your previous video of this song is one of my favorites on YouTube. Definitely one of the best songs you perform.

  • one of my favorites, im a Bluenoser my self, this song has a special place in my heart thanks man

  • Wooo, energizing voice!!!

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