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Sam Shackleton
Добавлен 16 июн 2018
Sam Shackleton, also known by his Gaelic moniker, Sorley the Bard, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and folk artist. His music is greatly inspired by the rich inter-connected musical oral traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. Strongly influenced by the 1960's folk revival, his unique sound is a mix of country, old time, traditional, folk, and blues with a Scottish spirit.
He was born in Stirling and raised all over Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and he views all of his music as part of the carrying stream of folk tradition. Sam also holds a research masters degree with distinction in Scottish Ethnology from the renowned academic folk music institution, the School of Scottish Studies, specialising in folklore and ethnomusicology. He spends his days writing, performing, and busking across the world, sharing his unique and authentic musical style through his own writing and interpretation of the folk traditions, songs, and ballads that came before him.
He was born in Stirling and raised all over Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and he views all of his music as part of the carrying stream of folk tradition. Sam also holds a research masters degree with distinction in Scottish Ethnology from the renowned academic folk music institution, the School of Scottish Studies, specialising in folklore and ethnomusicology. He spends his days writing, performing, and busking across the world, sharing his unique and authentic musical style through his own writing and interpretation of the folk traditions, songs, and ballads that came before him.
Old Rosin the Bow (Traditional Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Singing a traditional folk ballad called “Old Rosin the Bow” at the beach on the beautiful Isle of Harris, Scotland. This is a class old folk ballad of Irish origin which is commonly sung across Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. I first discovered this song in John Lomax’s 1922 book “Cowboy Songs and other Frontier Ballads” and also through recordings of the legendary Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. This song will be featuring on my upcoming album, which will be announced very shortly - make sure to follow me on all platforms with the link in my bio to be the first to know! 🏴
I’ve had a great time up North here on the Isle of Harris, spending some time with my mother for my ...
I’ve had a great time up North here on the Isle of Harris, spending some time with my mother for my ...
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Tramps and Hawkers (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Hey folks, hope you enjoy this wee video of me playing the traditional Scottish folk ballad "Tramps and Hawkers" on the guitar in beautiful North Queensferry, Scotland, by the Forth Rail Bridge. This is the very same bridge mentioned in this song - "I've helped tae build the michty brig that spans across the Forth". I'm also playing the song slightly differently here to the previous versions I'...
Cuckoo Bird (Appalachian Folk Ballad) - Sam & Norman Shackleton
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
RIP my father Norman Shackleton, 1952-2023. Today would have been his birthday and it’s also just over a year since he passed away. So I’m sharing and remembering my favourite video of us busking together playing the Appalachian folk ballad “Cuckoo Bird” on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh Scotland. He was in his element here, nothing made him happier than busking out on the streets with me.❤️🏴...
Wee German Lairdie (Scottish Rebel Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 12 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Busking a traditional Scottish Jacobite rebel folk ballad called “Wee German Lairdie” in the Scots language atop the steep cliffs of the Salisbury Crags in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland. 🏴 This is a great wee historic ballad which dates back to the Jacobite uprisings in Scotland in the 1700’s. Many versions of this song were sung and it’s believed to be about King George I or his heir. Th...
Little Beggarman (Irish Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton, Frank Fairfield, Zac Sokolow
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Playing an old Irish folk ballad called the “Little Beggarman” with two of my favourite musicians Frank Fairfield and Zac Sokolow (@zacsokolow) in Frank’s beautiful home in Los Angeles, California. 🎻🪕 It was such an honour to play this old ballad with two of my favourite musicians during my last tour of the USA. After drinking a healthy amount of tequila at a BBQ in East LA, the three of us hea...
Leatherwing Bat (Traditional Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Busking a traditional folk ballad called “Leatherwing Bat” on the banjo down a wee close (alleyway) in Makars’ Court, Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a lovely wee tune that is commonly sung across England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and North America. 🦇 🪕 If you want to see me live in a town near you and listen to my music on all streaming platforms, check out the link in my bio!! 🤘 #folkmusic #tra...
Wha’ll be King but Charlie (Scottish Rebel Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 27 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Busking an old Scottish Jacobite rebel folk ballad on the banjo beneath the castle in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland. Sung in the Scots language, “Wha’ll Be King but Charlie” is about Scotlands 1700’s Jacobite king/claimant of the throne, Bonnie Prince Charlie, a very important figure in Scottish history. After the Jacobite uprising was defeated at the Battle of Culloden much of the Scottish hig...
The last song I played with my father
Просмотров 11 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Hey folks, sharing a video here today that is incredibly close to my heart. As some of you may know, my darling father Norman Shackleton tragically passed away last summer. This video was recorded on my dad's birthday in a beautiful wee spot he loved close to his home in Bridge of Allan, Scotland. The song we're playing is the American folk ballad the "Crawdad Song" - a busking favourite of our...
Short Life of Trouble - Sam Shackleton, Frank Fairfield & Zac Sokolow
Просмотров 6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
It was an honour to play this old American folk ballad called “Short Life of Trouble” with two of my favourite musicians and new pals, Frank Fairfield and @ZacSokolow. This video was filmed a few weeks ago in Frank’s beautiful home in Los Angeles. We began the night by drinking lots of Mezcal and eating good food at Zac’s friend Chief’s house listening to the lovely music of La Santa Cecilia an...
“Green Grow the Rashes O” (Scottish Ballad by Rabbie Burns) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Busking a wee song in the Scots language called “Green Grow the Rashes O” written by Scotland’s national bard, Rabbie Burns, filmed a few weeks ago in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a lovely wee song about Rabbie’s well known love of the ladies, and in the last verse he states that god must be a woman. I think it’s a lovely wee song that was very forward thinking for its time. Also, it’...
Trawler’s Lullaby (Original Scottish Folk Song) - Sam Shackleton
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Trawler’s Lullaby (Original Scottish Folk Song) - Sam Shackleton
The Overgate / Rovin’ Eye (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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The Overgate / Rovin’ Eye (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Moonshiner (Traditional Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Moonshiner (Traditional Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Banjo Pickin’ in the Vondelpark, Amsterdam
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Banjo Pickin’ in the Vondelpark, Amsterdam
Gospel Plow (Spiritual Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Gospel Plow (Spiritual Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Streets of Laredo (Traditional Cowboy Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Streets of Laredo (Traditional Cowboy Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Song to a King (Original Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Song to a King (Original Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
“Java Jive” (Ink Spots Banjo Cover) - Sam Shackleton
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“Java Jive” (Ink Spots Banjo Cover) - Sam Shackleton
The Lone Prairie (Traditional Cowboy Ballad - Full Version) - Sam Shackleton
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The Lone Prairie (Traditional Cowboy Ballad - Full Version) - Sam Shackleton
Cattle Call (Traditional Cowboy Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Cattle Call (Traditional Cowboy Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Pretty Saro (Anglo-Appalachian Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Pretty Saro (Anglo-Appalachian Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Wild Bill Jones (Appalachian Murder Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 66 тыс.Год назад
Wild Bill Jones (Appalachian Murder Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Rattlin’ Train Journey from Edinburgh to Amsterdam
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Rattlin’ Train Journey from Edinburgh to Amsterdam
The Lone Prairie (Traditional Cowboy Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 54 тыс.Год назад
The Lone Prairie (Traditional Cowboy Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
Highland Widow’s Lament (Traditional Scottish Folk Banjo) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Highland Widow’s Lament (Traditional Scottish Folk Banjo) - Sam Shackleton
Erin go Bragh (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
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Erin go Bragh (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad) - Sam Shackleton
MacPherson’s Rant / Farewell - Sam Shackleton (Live at the Garage, Glasgow, Scotland)
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MacPherson’s Rant / Farewell - Sam Shackleton (Live at the Garage, Glasgow, Scotland)
Johnny Laddie (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad - Clawhammer Banjo) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Johnny Laddie (Traditional Scottish Folk Ballad - Clawhammer Banjo) - Sam Shackleton
The Butcher Boy - Sam Shackleton (Live from Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, Mary Wallopers UK Tour)
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад
The Butcher Boy - Sam Shackleton (Live from Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, Mary Wallopers UK Tour)
“Sugar Hill” (Old Time Banjo) - Sam Shackleton
Просмотров 22 тыс.3 года назад
“Sugar Hill” (Old Time Banjo) - Sam Shackleton
I gotta know the tuning for this!
damn so unique corner of the planet
Lyrics : As I come in the Overgate I met a bonnie lass She winked at me wi' the tail o' her e'e as I went rovin' past Wae my toorin a, lilt fa laddie, lilt fa laddie toorin aye With my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' I asked her if she'd come wae me and drink a wee bit wine And as we walked along the road she put her haund in mine Wae my toorin a, lilt fa laddie, lilt fa laddie toorin aye With my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' Well she took me tae her sitting room a wee bit doon the burn It's true what Rabbie Burns did say a man was made tae mourn Wae my toorin a, lilt fa laddie, lilt fa laddie toorin aye Wae my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' Wae my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' Well in then cam her hubby man wha hit me oan the heid And then he ran me doon the stair and I thocht I'd end up died Wae my toorin a, lilt fa laddie, lilt fa laddie toorin aye Wae my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' Wae my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' Well I have lost my tartan kilt my watch chain and my purse Says she I've lost my ain gid man and ye must admit that's worse Wae my toorin a, lilt fa laddie, lilt fa laddie toorin aye Wae my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o' Wae my rovin' eye folla diddle aye, my rovin' eye dum a derry o'
Is everywhere in Scotland this beautiful? Incredible as always
Thank you xx
Is this a new jacobite song?
The energy is strong, this is almost like a proto-punk sort of thing, so goddamn unique, I can't help but love it
A request: could you play "Wha widnae fecht fer Cherlie". Thank you from Galloway!
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Great version of this song. Going through a tough time and this song has helped
Same tune as Kelly’s Irish brigade and 7 nights 🤔
Hell yeah
Hell yeah
SteadFast🪶
All of your songs. I can't get enough ❤❤😊
Reminds me of my gran singing to me when I was a baby
Beautiful song. I want to learn it!!!! Now my favourite folk artist to listen to
Pick'n and Sing'n runs in the blood of all Mountainfolk, Love from the Ridge and Valleys of East Tennessee 🤘🏻
I love your dance moves 😊😊. Great song Sam . 🎵
I closed my eyes half way through and saw my great great great grandfathers vision. 😇 thank you.
Sorley the Bard nails it, once again. You make it easier being a Scot far away from home
What is the tuning my good man?
What a duo Ben and Sam would be on a song. Hope to see one in the future!
Sam, I cannot wait to see your face along side the greats in the hall of fame. Thank you for your heavenly voice and your singing freedom machine.
Can’t wait for the new album Sam , looking forward to it
Awesome Sam! Stoked for the new album.
Goodjob Mr Sam!🤠🤠
Where is this photo taken!? Sounds class man
Cracking stuff as always Sam. If you ever get the chance could you please check out this young man - a partially blind banjo player from ireland, he's got very little views but deserves more. Here's his cover of Tramps And Hawkers. ruclips.net/video/DBML1njC4pw/видео.html
Soungs great Sam!
Great work, and I don't need to tell you how gorgeous the sky is! I love your commitment to your "place," it does wonders for one's music. Folk thrives on it. I'm looking forward to the new album!
Been waiting on another treasure from you. Thanks for sharing.
You are so talented brother. Love your music
Congratulations on your new album Can't wait to hear it
When new album? 🍺👍🏻🙋🏼♂️💥🇩🇪
Fantastic stuff mate. Love it
What a nice song, and an absolutely beautiful sky! 🦔🌷
Awesome! Time to spend 30 minutes trying to figure out the lyrics so I can learn to sing along! Keep up the awesome work mate, love the music!
Hi'aye - I think I have a pretty close idea as to what the chords are here guys, so figured I'd post it here for anyone else wanting to learn this one. If anybody has any corrections though please share and maybe we can work out an exact version together? Take care, Amigos! :) *Half Step Down Tuning* *Capo 6* (G) (AM) (C) (G) (C) (G) Oh come all ye tramps and hawker lads and gatherers oblaw (G) (EM) (G) (EM) That tramps the country round and round come listen ane and all (G) (EM) (G) (EM) I'll tell to ye a rovin' tale of sights that I have seen (G) (AM) (C) (G) (C) (G) It's far intae the snowy north and south by Gretna Green
This is just a phenomenal song and performance 👏
This is your best version of this song. And the other version is amazing so I appreciate this and you. You’ve helped my recovery and maintain my sobriety.
Makes me want to dance. I don't dance. Greetings from the new world.
I wish so much I had the tabs to play this 2 finger thumb lead!
Sending love from Québec ! Sound very much like our own scots songs . Cause we have a large community Montreal
What’s this lick/riff called and can I learn it on the guitar?
i don’t even know what he’s saying, but wow, what a great song and killer chord progression.
In London city where I did dwell A butcher boy I loved right well He courted me my life away But now with me he will not stay I wish, I wish, I wish in vain I wish I was a maid again A maid again I ne'er will be Till the long green grass grows over me When she went upstairs up to go to bed And calling to her mother said "Give me a chair, so I sit down And a pen and ink, so i write down" At every line cried "Willy dear" At every word she dropped a tear Oh what a foolish girl was I? To be led astray by a butcher boy He went upstairs and the door he broke He found her hanging from a rope He took his knife and he cut her down And in her pocket these words he found: "Oh, make my grave large, wide and deep Put a marble stand at my head and feet And in the middle a turtle dove That the world may know that I died for love