The Proclaimers - Streets of Edinburgh (Official Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 авг 2018
  • ‘Angry Cyclist', the new album from The Proclaimers, out now! Available to order, download and stream here: proclaimers.lnk.to/ACYo
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    Born in Edinburgh’s Eastern General and living in the city until the age of eight and returning to live there from the age of 18, there’s no doubt Craig and Charlie Reid regard the capital as home.
    The most poignant song from their new album ‘Angry Cyclist’, Streets of Edinburgh is a tribute to the city. It sings from the heart about what the capital and the people they have known over the years, mean to them.
    “Folk have been asking about that song - were you waiting to write it?” said Craig, who didn’t want it to be sentimental. “It wasn’t like that at all. Sometimes when you get a completed tune it takes weeks and weeks and weeks to get the lyrics. This time I got the tune, then the lyrics just kind of fell out. It didn’t take very long. I hadn’t been thinking about the city or anything like that. I just kind of wrote about my feelings towards it and experiences.”
    The accompanying video was written and directed by Rianne White who, as well as directing the band’s recent Angry Cyclist video, is renowned for her work with the likes of Young Fathers (‘Lord’ video). It acts as a sequel to the Angry Cyclist video, offering a new visual perspective of humanity. Contrasting from the high intensity movement and environment, Rianne wanted to focus on the freedom of unplugging and looking up and outward. It includes a subtle continuity of established faces found in Angry Cyclist within the Streets of Edinburgh. Conceptually the video explores experiencing the space and rhythm laced around the seven hills that Edinburgh sits on. Working with each hill as a centre point, the video navigates neighbourhoods influenced by reflection and distinctive architecture. In short, it’s a love letter to Edinburgh.
    ********************************************************************* “with its Everly’s-style harmonies, heart tugging epic Streets of Edinburgh is a thoroughfare classic to rival those of Messrs Rafferty and McTell.” MOJO
    “a gorgeously eloquent paean to their birthplace (Depending on your viewpoint this place is blessed or cursed), as immediate and affecting as Letter From America or Sunshine On Leith.” RECORD COLLECTOR
    “Streets of Edinburgh is as good a song as you’ll ever hear about the nostalgic resonance of a hometown.” THE TELEGRAPH
    “Streets of Edinburgh is a beautifully heartfelt homage to their home town.” THE TIMES “A touching, grandiose, string heavy paean to their home town.“ CLASSIC POP
    “there is definitely no need to second guess Streets of Edinburgh, an emotional tribute to the Scottish capital, powerful in its simplicity.” THE SCOTSMAN
    “Streets of Edinburgh is a paean to their home city as beautiful as Sunshine On Leith itself.” THE YORK PRESS
    “Streets of Edinburgh, is a sentimental look at the city The Proclaimers call home. The living and the ghosts that inhabit the memories of the writers give meaning to the stones and concrete. “An air of sordid passion, a look of dirty grace. But not right in your face. It’s not that kind of place” might not be Visit Scotland’s preferred description of the country’s capital city, but the song is a firm candidate for the duo’s next anthemic tune.” LOUDER THAN WAR
    “With lungs as full and as open as ever on ‘Streets of Edinburgh’, the Reid’s’ emotionally charged outlook is apparent as they locate themselves and their souls in a place and time.” GIGSLUTZ
    “a new Scots anthem” DAILY RECORD
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Комментарии • 618

  • @4fulryan
    @4fulryan 11 месяцев назад +33

    I was a bus driver in Edinburgh from the 90s until 2023 this song really resonates with me,ive seen so many changes in Edinburgh not all for the better (Edinburgh council get a grip next to no toilets in the capital)and long story short i pick up one of the proclaimers on the number 10, always very polite happy to talk to folk on the bus about the amazing song catalogue they have especially during the festival so patient with people they are what i would call true gentleman artists.
    To all the tourists over the years ive so enjoyed taking you all over Edinburgh thanks for making my job a a pleasure.

    • @jamesmurdoch9805
      @jamesmurdoch9805 2 месяца назад

      And YOU, in turn, Ryan, made THEIR life a pleasure...wonderful post (from a Scot exiled in the USA).

    • @FrankOConnor
      @FrankOConnor 8 дней назад

      Thank you to bus drivers in the 80s for never kicking me off the 44 on my way from Gorgie to Gilmerton because I was too skinny to pay more than 10p. I was a little kid obviously.

    • @bryancunningham5071
      @bryancunningham5071 17 часов назад

      I only wish that all bus drivers were as nice and helpful as the ones in Edinburgh.

  • @paulk2143
    @paulk2143 Год назад +22

    Played this at my mother's funeral - born and raised in Edinburgh - Hibs fan too - not a dry eye in the house - thank you for writing such a beautiful song

  • @clmannheimer
    @clmannheimer 5 лет назад +36

    My mum is from Edinburgh. I went over when I was 7 to stay with my grandparents for a few months. That was before it was "cool" to be Scottish (pre Braveheart) and mum had my first kilt made for me at 5 yrs old. My friends hadn't even heard of Scotland! I went back to visit relos, after my grandparents passed, when I was 17. I haven't been since the '90's. I grew up in NYC but my heart is in Edinburgh. I'm now a mum and I can't wait to show my daughter her roots! This song is everything.

  • @kathryngrainger6207
    @kathryngrainger6207 Год назад +33

    As one born and brought up in Edinburgh, but having lived all over the place since, this is such an evocative song...thanks guys, for your wonderful, heartfelt music x

    • @legie6475
      @legie6475 Год назад +4

      Born and bred in sunny Edinburgh in Oxgangs.
      Spent many a night in the Merlin in Morningside and the Rutland up town.
      Such happy memories that we will always have. ❤️ never forget Edinburgh xx take care.

  • @TheFabFoo
    @TheFabFoo 3 года назад +8

    My dad was born and bred in Edinburgh for almost 40 years and has been living in Canada since 1996. He watched this video the other day and it made him so homesick.
    My original plan was to move back to edinburgh( I lived there till I was 6) but I met an English girl while working on ships for two years so now I'm stuck England lol....
    Will get her up there eventually, wish me luck... 😁😉

  • @NancyLynn
    @NancyLynn 4 года назад +28

    Thank you guys....I am full of emotion right now. My Nana, who left Edinburgh in 1926 and came to Canada, is still, to this day, the most courageous and wisest woman I have met in my lifetime (I'm 60 now). By the way, I saw you guys in London, Ontario Canada back in the late 80's. It was one of the best times of my life. God bless you both!

  • @ivanhadzic5973
    @ivanhadzic5973 4 года назад +27

    I never felt more at home than I did in Edinburgh. I miss Scotland so much and I'm always planning my trip back. There is so much to see and to experience. There isn't a person I haven't told about the magic of Scotland

    • @Reggyrail
      @Reggyrail 2 года назад +1

      You aren't wrong. I lived there for ten years and miss it terribly.

    • @KletoReese
      @KletoReese Год назад +1

      I've yet to visit!

    • @TheAstronomyFloyd
      @TheAstronomyFloyd Год назад

      Why would you ever leave?

    • @thunderchildSCO
      @thunderchildSCO Год назад +2

      Moj grad, iako sam rodjen na brdovitom balkanu, Edinburg je moj grad, gdje su moja djeca rodjena i gdje je moj zivot vec skoro 3 decenije.

    • @ivanhadzic5973
      @ivanhadzic5973 Год назад +3

      @@thunderchildSCO Edinburgh je nevjerojatan grad. Ima nesto posebno u Skotskoj opcenito. Ne mogu to opisati ljudima, ali ako mi se jos jednom pruzi prilika selim se u Edinburgh. Isto tako, Highlandsi su nevjerojatno mjesto za vidjeti... Loch Lomond je predivan, Glencoe je jedno od najljepsih mjesta koje sam ikada vidio. Cudo

  • @billyfibrox
    @billyfibrox 5 лет назад +100

    Sitting at my desk on my tea break at work in Australia with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, God am I home sick.
    What a beautiful song guys, I am coming home to where I belong. 💙😭💙

    • @thelastdruidofscotland
      @thelastdruidofscotland 3 года назад +12

      I hope ye made it pal

    • @TacSav253
      @TacSav253 3 года назад +6

      The Hills of Home - a fitting name for such a comment. Hope you made it home.

    • @bigal855
      @bigal855 3 года назад +10

      I'm also in Aus. I left Edinburgh at 22, now 64 and have been sent a few videos over the years. Nothing has made me want to return more than this clip. Nobody could understand the feeling more that you and me!!

    • @billyfibrox
      @billyfibrox Месяц назад

      Made it back, thanks. Although I miss the blue skys but not the heat, I can now drive and visit beautiful places all over Scotland again within a short drive, nice white soft sands at the sea and the wonderful mountains. Nothing quite like home. Cheers guys.

  • @161normski
    @161normski 5 лет назад +74

    Heading home to Edinburgh on the train from dirty old London listening to this great song. How lucky am I.

    • @benodlin110
      @benodlin110 3 года назад +4

      @Gemmariah Beadle Edinburgh is more of a capital than London ever will be.

    • @maureennewman905
      @maureennewman905 3 года назад +2

      So lucky you are , I’m here in Portsmouth , tears in my eyes, I love Edinburgh my home town , so beautiful

  • @raybarrett4048
    @raybarrett4048 2 года назад +3

    Every time I hear this I cry, been away from home for 50 years but still consider Edinburgh (leith) home.

  • @ntinaallig6704
    @ntinaallig6704 5 лет назад +4

    Nice song and music. Streets of Edinburgh...the best city in UK...and one of the best cities of Europe. Greetings from Greece

  • @hwyisalive
    @hwyisalive 3 года назад +149

    Sadly, The Proclaimers are, here in the United States, known for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" because it was included in the film "Benny and June" and for "I'm on My Way" being used in "Shrek". The depth, beauty and quality of their complete discography is positively stunning. Even as a fan since "Sunshine on Leith" (somehow I initially missed the first album) I have probably underrated them. "The Streets of Edinburgh" is so shockingly gorgeous that it's almost difficult to process. In this song, they do something taught by Japanese monks from hundreds of years ago. The monks taught that we all wear three masks. The first mask we show the world easily. It's essentially fraud, but it's what we create and show to survive or because we think we must show that face in order to create or maintain the life we want. The second mask we show those close to us. To our parents, our children and close friends. It's closer to the real us, but still keeps some of us private from those people. The third mask is who we really are. In this song we are hearing them sing of Edinburgh while wearing their third mask. So not only is the song sublimely written, shimmeringly produced and positively spine tingling to listen to, but it is their absolute 100% complete total transparent unfiltered truth. I am almost incomprehensibly moved by this song and so much of their work. I think we cry when we hear this song and others by The Proclaimers not only because it is such a gorgeous song, but because it is also their "Beautiful Truth" In most of the world, and perhaps especially here in the United States, we so very, very seldom see or hear that from anyone. So the tears we cry when listening to "The Streets of Edinburgh" are tears of joy because they represent the hope that everyone in the world should, can and will, eventually, at long last, proclaim their real selves and their real truth to one another.

    • @kiefersunderland2297
      @kiefersunderland2297 3 года назад +12

      What a wonderful comment. Thank you

    • @hwyisalive
      @hwyisalive 2 года назад +3

      @@kiefersunderland2297 thanks.

    • @emilyvaughan7615
      @emilyvaughan7615 2 года назад +4

      Love this...

    • @marktalbott3835
      @marktalbott3835 2 года назад +1

      Well sadly most people in America or in Britain or anywhere kind of like crap pop music. I had the pleasure of seeing them in Louisville kentucky. Walking down the street towards the theater and here they came. Had a brief chat and then an incredible concert that included Pogo dancing and a mosh pit

    • @michaelneill9768
      @michaelneill9768 2 года назад +3

      Great and thoughtful comment sir...and i fully agree.....the third mask is the scariest, but the one which we should reveal more

  • @maureennewman905
    @maureennewman905 2 года назад +7

    I miss my home town sooo much , it’s in my heart always .thank you for this song .One day my ashes will be scattered on Arthur’s Seat ,

  • @Duchu89
    @Duchu89 5 лет назад +184

    I am just a simple, Polish guy, who lived in Edinburgh for over a year and I can say one thing - this city is my second home place .. I miss Edinburgh and Scotland so much ...

    • @chanchanoo
      @chanchanoo 5 лет назад +12

      I have lived there for only 8 weeks but it feels like I left part of my heart there and it hurts

    • @teresakennard6020
      @teresakennard6020 5 лет назад +17

      Then come back! Most of us love Europe and Europeans!

    • @Coolbuddy843
      @Coolbuddy843 5 лет назад

      @@teresakennard6020 only Europeans!! :(

    • @kiadel7502
      @kiadel7502 5 лет назад +22

      I hope Scotland gets out of Brexit and get its independence so there will be no borders for Europeans.

    • @leewalsh1666
      @leewalsh1666 4 года назад +1

      @@teresakennard6020 really!! 😂.. Most of us love Eastern Europeans????

  • @lesleyannlynch121
    @lesleyannlynch121 5 лет назад +40

    Im in tears..in the best way😢😊
    Scotland found a new anthem. Thank you, Craig & Charlie💛💛

  • @yoshimimiyazaki3482
    @yoshimimiyazaki3482 5 лет назад +9

    sometimes it just hurts too much to watch this video, to listen to the words. I am so in love with Edinburgh and I am saving my pennies to go back for a long time.

  • @sunnysox1
    @sunnysox1 3 года назад +3

    Found out this week that my great grandfather was born there. I loved this song before I knew that.

  • @whatthejim
    @whatthejim Год назад +2

    I’m watching this before seeing the Proclaimers in concert!😊☮️

  • @petrh.3645
    @petrh.3645 4 года назад +28

    I was in Edinburgh last week, so beautiful city, love it! You scots are very kind and hospitable, thanks for a great time. (Cheers from Czech rep.).

  • @mazirv7906
    @mazirv7906 5 лет назад +66

    OMG this song 💙 being from Edinburgh it makes me so emotional 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @maureennewman905
      @maureennewman905 2 года назад +2

      Me too ,eyes filling up

    • @davidwarner8353
      @davidwarner8353 2 года назад +2

      I'm from horrible London... Hate it so much now. I must come to visit your lovely city

    • @therosadventures
      @therosadventures 2 года назад +1

      I am neither from Edinburgh nor Scotland (actually from south of the border....shock, horror, gasp) but still this song makes me cry! I love Scotland!

  • @BrongaeneGriffin
    @BrongaeneGriffin 3 года назад +79

    The Proclaimers have a way of evoking emotion like no one else. I can have chills up my spine listening to a song about a city I’ve never been to. How is that possible? I guess they make us feel the emotion as part of a collective consciousness, together as one world.

    • @duncanboyd7835
      @duncanboyd7835 2 года назад +4

      Agree totally. Talented guys and love the way they don't change their accents. Auchtermuchty.

    • @alangardner2167
      @alangardner2167 2 года назад +1

      0or toon oor boys

    • @federicariccigarotti8616
      @federicariccigarotti8616 2 года назад

      E

    • @caliniulian9179
      @caliniulian9179 Год назад +3

      been there 2 months ago. go see it. on my top 5 cities ever!

    • @KletoReese
      @KletoReese Год назад +1

      This is the power of real music with strong lyrics!

  • @catherinec2270
    @catherinec2270 5 лет назад +51

    What a wonderful hymn to my home city. Lump in throat!

  • @rev.d7759
    @rev.d7759 3 года назад +3

    I have no relation to Scottland for several generations, but I love this song. I wish I could sing it about where I'm from, but I can't. Thank you so much!

  • @1960steviemac
    @1960steviemac 5 лет назад +55

    Ah'm a Weegie who's lived in Embra for 35 years now .. ah think ah recognise every single location on this video ... ah love where ah come fae and ah love where ah stay, a foot in baith cities and wouldnae have it any other way .. Stevie Mac, Edinburgh : HH and GGTTH :-)

  • @mkoschara
    @mkoschara 2 года назад +2

    My memories of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have been propping up through this pandemic.

  • @windsurfdaves
    @windsurfdaves 3 года назад +9

    One of the greatest love songs to a place. The boys in the pub, where I suspect they have often sat, putting the world to right is so heart warming.

  • @mickcordukes8419
    @mickcordukes8419 3 года назад +4

    Edinburgh is a beautiful city , I love it . And the Hibees .

  • @williamballantyne4338
    @williamballantyne4338 5 лет назад +5

    Just found this song by accident I was born in Edinburgh but brought up in the Scottish borders live in Kent now I think it is now time to come back home after 30 yrs well done guys brilliant song keep them coming

  • @darrinmcgann
    @darrinmcgann 5 лет назад +63

    Not many cities get such a beautiful love song! Must be one special town indeed!

    • @cameronplayz8802
      @cameronplayz8802 4 года назад +7

      trust me it is

    • @PandemonicHypercube
      @PandemonicHypercube 4 года назад +3

      Never lived there myself (from Dundee), but I have relatives there that we visited all the time, and I absolutely love Edinburgh. Such a beautiful city

  • @steviewright9789
    @steviewright9789 5 лет назад +4

    The streets of Edinburgh
    A feckin nightmare to drive in during rush hr
    Glory Glory🇳🇬☀️

    • @witterquickly
      @witterquickly 3 года назад

      "Dry socket" was the worst pain I had ever experienced, that is, until I tried to drive through Edinburgh at rush hour. Ooft :(

  • @user-vi5ps4cb1g
    @user-vi5ps4cb1g 5 лет назад +6

    From Russia with love!!! Thank you, your music and your voices... simply breathtaking! And I 💖 the accent soooooo much) Wish I were there, in Edinburgh.. one day maybe

  • @Empiricist14
    @Empiricist14 4 года назад +7

    I cry every single time I listen to this.
    Even with Coronavirus, there's no point of coming back to my "home Country". This is my home:
    EDINBURGH

  • @danielsauntiejo
    @danielsauntiejo 5 лет назад +119

    I am Welsh and get up to Edinburgh as often as I can as I love it so much, I cannot describe the feeling I get knowing I am coming back, then walking up the ramp at Waverly and the city comes into view.... then how my heart hurts when I have to leave. This song made me cry as it totally sums up how I feel about her. Thank you xxx

    • @mauvechalk
      @mauvechalk 5 лет назад +3

      Lovely comment Daniel, you make me want to go there now..

    • @Tr1kx
      @Tr1kx 5 лет назад +13

      Funny you mentioned the Waverley station ramp... here's my take on it... I was a student travelling all over Europe for 3 months on an InterRail holiday. I'd had a superb time, then came up the ramp on a beautiful sunny morning and looked around at Princes Street Gardens, the castle, the old town, North Bridge... I appreciated just how lucky I was to live just 2 miles away from this, the most beautiful city in the world.

    • @shanchat
      @shanchat 5 лет назад +8

      I'm from Edinburgh but live in Wales. The feeling when you arrive in that city is phenomenal. Although I fly up and the big RBS poster on the side of the airport car park gets me every time. It has a picture of the Castle and the simple words " This is home".

    • @gordonboyle5036
      @gordonboyle5036 5 лет назад +5

      It is... It's home... And she (Edinburgh), has a mood for every season... But I love her with all my heart.

    • @marcosdelcastilloromero2747
      @marcosdelcastilloromero2747 5 лет назад +1

      @@mauvechalk me too

  • @geomia66
    @geomia66 5 лет назад +2

    Published on my birthday, born in Leith back in 1966.

  • @64mickbailey
    @64mickbailey 5 лет назад +4

    I'm from Yorkshire and spent my honeymoon in Edinburgh. I love the city and the people...and yeah, the song isn't bad neither!!!

  • @YoasliLuy
    @YoasliLuy 3 года назад +15

    I'm from Panama but I'm watching this video bc my boyfriend is from Scotland and he recommended this song to me. This only increased my desire to go to Scotland and see the beautiful city of Edinburgh. I can't wait. Thank you Fraser for making me feel a little closer to you with this beautiful piece.

  • @kartalgreg
    @kartalgreg 5 лет назад +11

    To add to what Danielsauntiejo has already said about this superb city, I am a very very English Englishman and very proud of our capital London as nothing beats coming over one of her many bridges at dawn with a mist hanging on the majestic river Thames whilst snaking its way through some of the most beautiful sights at that time of the day, But then there is Edinburgh with its amazing Gothic look and a real feel of magic whenever you go there which has never left me or felt any less than the very first time I went there to watch a Scotland v England Rugby match at Murryfield right back in the early eighties, that turned my opinion that Twickenham was the best ground to watch the best Rugby to be played, as that was the start of my love affair with the fabulous City of Edinburgh its super lovely people and one of the warmest welcomes you will get anywhere in the world. So to The Proclaimers , well done fella's you have summed up your super, super capital so well in this song, I just love it thank you both very much. Greg

  • @gunnarbergmann1793
    @gunnarbergmann1793 5 лет назад +34

    I'm so glad that I can visit my favorite city with a 1,5 hour flight from my hometown Hamburg. I'll always come back to you, Auld Reekie!

    • @barksmo
      @barksmo 5 лет назад +1

      Your more than welcome. "Haste ye back"

  • @andrewwilson6666
    @andrewwilson6666 5 лет назад +123

    Along these broken pavements
    I let my mind run free
    The past and the present
    Seem just the same to me
    The people I have loved most
    Among these stones did dwell
    And in the plainest language
    Their stories they did tell
    They pass, they pass
    They pass, they pass
    The streets of Edinburgh
    Hold half the world for me
    In scores, in droves
    The living and the ghosts
    The streets of Edinburgh
    Mean most to me
    Depending on your viewpoint
    This place is blessed or cursed
    And in the years I've lived here
    I've seen the best and worst
    An air of sordid passion
    A look of dirty grace
    But not right in your face
    It's not that kind of place
    They pass, they pass
    They pass, they pass
    The streets of Edinburgh
    Hold half the world for me
    In scores, in droves
    The living and the ghosts
    The streets of Edinburgh
    Mean most to me
    Down greasy potholed roadways
    I watch the traffic crawl
    But for the cars and buses
    I give no thought at all
    I think about the future
    I wonder at her health
    How with this human wealth
    She does renew herself
    They pass, they pass
    They pass, they pass
    The streets of Edinburgh
    Hold half the world for me
    In scores, in droves
    The living and the ghosts
    The streets of Edinburgh
    Mean most to me

  • @mauvechalk
    @mauvechalk 5 лет назад +80

    God, what an absolutely gorgeous song.
    Makes me feel so emotional and I've never even been to Scotland let alone Edinburgh.

    • @cindyjackson3355
      @cindyjackson3355 5 лет назад +9

      mauvechalk you must come to Edinburgh, the most beautiful city, you wouldn’t want to leave,

    • @mauvechalk
      @mauvechalk 5 лет назад

      @@cindyjackson3355 Thanks, I'll have to take your advice in the future.

    • @TCBLOYAL
      @TCBLOYAL 3 года назад +3

      A magical city sir.
      Historic and full of Scottish culture. I'm from Falkirk which is pretty historic and I'm proud to call Edinburgh my capital city 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @christopherstubbs9333
      @christopherstubbs9333 3 года назад

      My feelings exactly. I have never been to Edinburgh and only to Scotland once. Makes me feel so emotional.

    • @raybarrett4048
      @raybarrett4048 3 года назад

      I come from Edinburgh but been away for many years when I play this I always end up in tears. Best song ever.

  • @ntinamorris
    @ntinamorris 3 года назад +7

    Wonderful song 🎵. Love Scotland. Greetings from Greece

  • @scotchman1012
    @scotchman1012 5 лет назад +55

    a wonderful song,and a wonderful country. God bless scottish people . Best wishes from the westcoast from germany. Mike

  • @stonerlad
    @stonerlad 4 года назад +3

    This song makes me cry, it was played at my best friend my dads funeral 😢😭 I miss you dad 6 years later and still listening to this song hope one day I'll see you again when it's my time

  • @drunkenmantis6916
    @drunkenmantis6916 5 лет назад +96

    Absolute belter of a song; got it blasting through the house as I type this. The video is a masterpiece. Well done lads. Sons and daughters of Edinburgh all over the world will be watching this and feeling a very strong pull homewards.

    • @gentleman2012
      @gentleman2012 5 лет назад +4

      Not just the sons and daughters of Edinburgh. Even an auld Weegie can appreciate the love that Craig and Charlie have for their city, but they've obviously shown that before with "On Causewayside" and "Sunshine on Leith". I don't think I've heard them harmonise better than on Streets of Edinburgh tho - my only disappointment was this not being part of their set in Cambridge a few weeks ago.

    • @GiorgiaMeschini
      @GiorgiaMeschini 5 лет назад

      And also her adopted children at large... I miss Edinburgh so much!

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 2 года назад

      Got stuck in Auchtermuchty last week due to a serious accident, what went through my head...the boys souls are still in residence!

  • @christaselig6735
    @christaselig6735 2 года назад +14

    I love Scotland, and it is a joy to hear this mature duo and to see and to hear how their music has matured. Beautiful song.

  • @Supermunch2000
    @Supermunch2000 5 лет назад +6

    Nostalgia - it's delicate, but potent.
    In Greek, "nostalgia" literally means "the pain from an old wound."
    It's a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone.

  • @AlexandraStarr1974
    @AlexandraStarr1974 5 лет назад +9

    The most talented twins ever, great lads, great poets and awesome story tellers, they could be singing about my home town!

  • @Markaromanartist
    @Markaromanartist 2 года назад +15

    Lyrically a perfect song… the homage is emotional. The cinematography is visually stunning. Great work.

  • @jbos5107
    @jbos5107 Год назад +4

    I wish I could leave a thumps up every time I listen to this song. It heals my soul in a way I can't explain.

  • @Sh8ye0
    @Sh8ye0 10 месяцев назад +6

    Another gem, they are absurdly underrated

  • @georgeulrich7325
    @georgeulrich7325 2 года назад +2

    I grew up in Edinburgh my mother brought me here from California she was a war bride and moved to America after world war 2 and decided to leave America and come home to Scotland. I went back to America and I just love this song with all my heart Scotland is in my soul.

  • @Soki7000
    @Soki7000 5 лет назад +31

    I'm leaving Edinburgh to work abroad on Saturday. I've lived here since I was born 25 years ago and Edinburgh will always be my true home. I have memories in nearly every part of this city and hope I never forget a single one. See you soon Edinburgh, never change.

    • @gordonboyle5036
      @gordonboyle5036 5 лет назад +3

      I work overseas.. And coming hame to Edinburgh still excites me.. And I'm 63.. :)

    • @baileymoffat3687
      @baileymoffat3687 5 лет назад

      Murasame do you have one about saughton

  • @legie6475
    @legie6475 Год назад +3

    Never been so proud to be an Edinburgh Edinburghonian and a proud Hibs supporter and Proclaimers fan.
    What could anymore can you ask for ?
    Love to my fellow friends 💕

  • @Marina-pe1gx
    @Marina-pe1gx 4 года назад +10

    I visited Edinburgh for four days, three years ago. I have no words to describe how incredibly beautiful it is. It is fascinatingly enchanting and yet, somehow, feels familiar. I must go there again, the city captured my heart.

  • @federicariccigarotti8616
    @federicariccigarotti8616 5 лет назад +6

    As a mother of twins I have been always loving these guys so much! They get better and better every year like the wine. This song is a fine, precious gift. LOVE from Italy

  • @donmacleod6113
    @donmacleod6113 5 лет назад +11

    As a West Coast Highlander I put my hand up and love this city,this song is brilliant,moves me

    • @Oakleaf700
      @Oakleaf700 3 года назад

      My Grandad came from Ullapool......I need to go..Edinburgh is beautiful too.

  • @aidanwilson6035
    @aidanwilson6035 4 года назад +12

    Born & bred in this unique , magical city with an incredible history stretching back over 1,000 years this wonderful song really stirs my soul reminding me of loved ones who are no longer with us. My 2 other favourite tracks with Edinburgh connections are : 'What it is' by Mark Knopfler & 'Royal Mile' by Gerry Rafferty.

  • @RatherPratty
    @RatherPratty 5 лет назад +19

    Big love from India! What a beautiful place, Edinburgh!

  • @itzelhdz943
    @itzelhdz943 5 лет назад +11

    I'm from México and i had the chance to travel to Edinburgh two years ago and lived the Hogmanay, and i Just have to say that i miss Scotland so much, literally my second home, I've left a piece of my hearth in Scotland

  • @ianmcilwraith4479
    @ianmcilwraith4479 5 лет назад +4

    From the west coast, no a Hibee but man, I love this band and have done since we played their tapes in school in the 80s.
    This is a beautiful song. Glory glory to The Proclaimers.

  • @margaretsanderson7974
    @margaretsanderson7974 3 года назад +5

    Absolutely stunning ❤I'm Glasgow born but have spent most of my life near Edinburgh, love the Proclaimers 😊

  • @itsallgrandandgreen
    @itsallgrandandgreen 5 лет назад +41

    My grandparents came to America from Scotland. My family mostly lived in dunoon and Glasgow. I grew up hearing so many wonderful stories about it and when I turned 18, I had saved up enough money to go for the first time for a week. I went through Edinburgh, dunoon, Glasgow and mallaig. I hope I can save enough money to go back. All this to say, thanks proclaimers. Whenever I feel homesick for Scotland, I listen to you guys. Even watching a hibs game and hearing them sing sunshine on Leith makes me smile. Thanks

  • @scottishgirl0918
    @scottishgirl0918 3 года назад +2

    Sitting here listening to this song in another country, it makes me miss home even more. I miss Scotland!

  • @yescafeedinburghsouth
    @yescafeedinburghsouth 5 лет назад +48

    The song and the boys are a credit to Edinburgh, the most beautiful city of them all

    • @bluegeo649
      @bluegeo649 5 лет назад +1

      A fantastic song about the most beautiful British City- Glasgow NO Pub!!! 😁

    • @yescafeedinburghsouth
      @yescafeedinburghsouth 5 лет назад +1

      the quote by WTMc was Glasgow was the second most beautiful Scottish city of them all

    • @bluegeo649
      @bluegeo649 5 лет назад +2

      Edinburgh is stunning due in no small part to the Castle in the centre Glasgow has some fine Edwardian buildings and of course the people make a place what it is too. The Proclaimers for all I don't agree with their political stance always seem to capture from the heart what most of us feel about our home towns. Pity they weren't from Glasgow!!!!

  • @flyinggrey
    @flyinggrey 5 лет назад +2

    I've been living in Edinburgh for 4 years and it is my dear home ❤️ My place on Earth.

  • @kevlar2785
    @kevlar2785 Месяц назад +1

    What a lovely song. Shedding a tear here! And Im from Edinburgh. Most beautiful city in the world! ❤

  • @DavidMcNeileyemouth
    @DavidMcNeileyemouth 5 лет назад +3

    magic stuff frae Craig and Charlie superb song...got it in a one,,,

  • @dianewoodman5796
    @dianewoodman5796 5 лет назад +6

    .Absolutely beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes even though I have never been to Scotland. I just love Charlie and Craig.

  • @legasiguy551
    @legasiguy551 5 лет назад +2

    I'm from the US and we know only the (500 miles) tune but I just found their others such as this one, which are even better! What a shame that were not privy to these other tunes!

    • @witterquickly
      @witterquickly 3 года назад

      The Proclaimers are an absolute goldmine of excellent songs - check out "Act of Remembrance"

  • @gushardy4283
    @gushardy4283 Год назад +1

    Just got back from Edinburgh. I thought listening to this song would scratch the itch I have for the city. Now I want to move there.

  • @EErail26
    @EErail26 5 лет назад +6

    Absolutely my favourite city...I also visit as much as I can and have done since first coming up from Birmingham with my Dad in 1985. The railways, Fringe, with my wife, friends...a special place. Love the culture, history, Guildford Arms, the Oxford Bar, Rebus connections etc. Oh, and sorry lads, but Hibs loss is Aston Villa's gain...thanks for selling us John McGinn!

  • @gailkreyns124
    @gailkreyns124 5 лет назад +44

    Thank you for this song! From the time this Yank first set foot in Edinburgh in 1977 to present day, it is the one place in the world that truly feels like "home" to me. I have never been able to explain the pull it has, but between the music, lyrics and visuals, this video expresses how I feel. Absolutely beautiful!

    • @siobhan28483
      @siobhan28483 5 лет назад +2

      Gail Kreyns Your roots must be connected there. I truly believe that. I got that feeling the first time I went to Ireland. Now I feel it in many places... Scotland, Northumberland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Russia. All of which are in my DNA. It’s as if the blood knows where it’s from.

    • @gailkreyns124
      @gailkreyns124 5 лет назад +2

      Siobhan28483, my maternal grandfather's grandparents were from Glasgow & Aberdeen, so yes, I do have DNA roots in Scotland, but as far as I've been able to research not finding any Edinburgh connection yet. I've been all over Scotland on visits through the years, and feel a connection to many areas, but nowhere is the pull and feeling of "home" as strong as it is in Edinburgh, so who knows!

    • @mauvechalk
      @mauvechalk 5 лет назад +2

      Must be a lovely feeling to have Gail, strange how these things occur.

    • @kristasilbaum6795
      @kristasilbaum6795 5 лет назад +2

      You couldn`t describe it better how I feel! Thank you!

    • @StuartJack
      @StuartJack 5 лет назад +5

      Edinburgh has room enough in her heart for everyone ...

  • @cary81093
    @cary81093 3 года назад +2

    I was lucky enough to live in Edinburgh for over a year. This was and is my second home. What a magical place!

  • @jackduncan4228
    @jackduncan4228 5 лет назад +9

    I used to live in Edinburgh. This song is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. The Proclaimers are my favourite band along with the Manic Street Preachers.

    • @simsonie
      @simsonie 5 лет назад +1

      Excellent taste you have

    • @jackduncan4228
      @jackduncan4228 5 лет назад

      simsonie Thank you.

    • @eightiesmusic1984
      @eightiesmusic1984 Год назад

      The Manics are absolutely superb. Their music keeps on improving as they age gracefully. It carries an emotional punch through the melodies, lyrics, and James Dean Bradfield's guitar playing and vocals.

  • @daniloctebsb
    @daniloctebsb 5 лет назад +30

    I'm from Brazil and I Love Scotland

    • @lizsg3765
      @lizsg3765 5 лет назад

      Eu também! Love bonnie Scotland.

    • @stevenking1311
      @stevenking1311 5 лет назад +2

      Danilo Borges we Scottish love our Brazilian brothers and sisters 👌👌👌

  • @stevemcwatt9900
    @stevemcwatt9900 5 лет назад +28

    Says it all, outstanding and a great video. Guys you have made an auld man so proud to have been born in Edinburgh and as luck would have it the Eastern General.

  • @ianmcivor8139
    @ianmcivor8139 4 года назад +2

    ‘Any good’!? Beautiful song, beautiful city so only good can come from the best Scottish anthem for many years!! Craig and Charlie once again a priceless asset!

  • @nigelharrison2551
    @nigelharrison2551 5 лет назад +2

    Streets of London is one of my favourites,but this equals it.I have been playing it every day for the past month,i just cannot get it out of my head.Only really just discovered these two lads,and there amazing music.

  • @hazardouslight2649
    @hazardouslight2649 4 года назад +3

    This is the best and most emotional classic song ive heard.These type of songs are close to extinction...felt sad that no one can carry on their legacy.

  • @reynerrobb4458
    @reynerrobb4458 5 лет назад +5

    AS WEEDGIE I STILL LOVE THIS SONG. JUST GOING TO BUY THE ALBUM XX.

  • @SarahJustinePackwood
    @SarahJustinePackwood 2 года назад +10

    This is such a beautiful, emotional and heartfelt song, the lyrics are poignant and harmonies magnificent. True magic by The Proclaimers. I am not Scottish (actually a Sassenach) but I love Scotland, the people of Scotland and music from Scotland. I wish you all the very best for the next vote for Independence. You must do what is right for all who make Scotland their home. Sending peace and love.

    • @carolmullen4218
      @carolmullen4218 Год назад

      I have seen them live twice, absolutely fabulous. I had Make My Heart Fly as my wedding song 3 years ago. I am Glaswegian but do not want independence at all.

  • @Yvonned2011
    @Yvonned2011 Год назад +1

    Born in Edinburgh love it so much

  • @kristivandam9152
    @kristivandam9152 2 года назад +7

    I love the passion and energy of this song. The harmony is beautiful. You make me long for a place I’ve never been.

  • @nobodyuno9232
    @nobodyuno9232 4 года назад +2

    I haven't followed these lads closely since "500 miles" days, and shame on me. What a great song and thanks for giving me the means to sing of the City I love.

  • @ryanclee8332
    @ryanclee8332 5 лет назад +5

    Can’t stop listening to this, sunshine, cause wayside & this absolute banger are incredible. This album is rediculously addictive. Be aware.

  • @michaelayala5061
    @michaelayala5061 4 года назад +4

    I'm kinda crying a little when I hear this song😿 these guys makes the greatest music ever!

  • @19dec1981
    @19dec1981 Год назад +1

    Why is it that a Romanian lad that has only been there 3 times as a tourist can spot ANY Edinburgh skyline photo you show him...
    I simply love that place.

  • @vaillan4382
    @vaillan4382 11 месяцев назад +1

    Listening to this as I'm getting ready to move to Edinburgh this week ❤

  • @Jonejon250
    @Jonejon250 5 лет назад +3

    I’m from Glasgow and it brought a tear to my eye. Its up there with these are my mountains.

  • @donmacleod1905
    @donmacleod1905 3 года назад +1

    I'm from the Highlands raised in Glasgow but love this song,Haunting

  • @mattynorrish8565
    @mattynorrish8565 5 лет назад +7

    Absolutely beautiful song. I love these guys music, so heartfelt and authentic.

  • @lahlberg1838
    @lahlberg1838 5 лет назад +3

    What a lovely song and how happy I am for coming to Edinburgh over Hogmany this year. Coming back to Scotland is,
    and were, always what I want. This time I will come back home to with this new CD in my bag. Thank you Proclaimers.

  • @frankheggelund2501
    @frankheggelund2501 5 лет назад +5

    I,m Norwegian and I love The Proclaimers and the same Do my elder son. My dream is to go to Your beautiful town and experience a concert with You guys!

  • @tomwillis3089
    @tomwillis3089 10 дней назад +1

    "But not right in yer face. Its not that kind of place." 💚

  • @jbos5107
    @jbos5107 2 года назад +2

    So am I crazy because I want to hear this song everyday? It and Sunshine on Leith bring tears to my eyes every time I hear them.

  • @christaselig6735
    @christaselig6735 2 года назад +4

    This song has come to mean so much to me, and I find the melody and words running through my mind and soul.

  • @jackjones3680
    @jackjones3680 2 года назад +2

    brings tears to your eyes brilliant

  • @johnledlie3897
    @johnledlie3897 5 лет назад +9

    What a song! I have visited Edinburgh once and it has stayed in my memory for years, great city and great song sung by the best band to come out of Scotland... Thanks lads

    • @9mushroom
      @9mushroom 5 лет назад +1

      except for runrig .

    • @judis6224
      @judis6224 7 месяцев назад

      Don't forget the witness and the rollers because of Eric faulkner music.

  • @rt09pachuau21
    @rt09pachuau21 Год назад +2

    This song always makes me so homesick and miss my grandparents back home. Im not from Edinburh but the lyrics is also so true for my own hometown..

  • @kieranlennon4473
    @kieranlennon4473 3 года назад +1

    Proud to an proud Edinburgh born lad miss you so much ❤️❤️❤️