Years ago in 1970 I was at the Veterans Hospital for tests for 2 weeks and this Beautiful Blue Eyed Blond girl named Laura McDermott came every day and and we talked every day I could really have seen me with her forever, but never did. Scottish girls are so Pretty.
I love my Italian heritage, who would not if they were I? From the southernmost 'property', Sicily on my paternal Grandfather,s side and Tuscany on my Paternal Grandmother's side from Pisa. I was beyond my teens as a byproduct of my parents divorce in the sixties before I found out I was half Scottish. I knew my mother was not Italian but my father forbade anything other than Italian and I never questioned it. My mother was a dutiful, if scared wife. When I found out I was half Scottish of the Wallace clan I was taken aback with a history hereto unknown to me. I love it, I revel in it. It brings out the poetic/romance side of me. I am 78 next and really do appreciate my entire heritage.
Me too! Rancy Oather Bowling, the 24th greats Grandson of Raibert de Brus!!! & 17 Greats Grandson of James, I of Scotland, Clan Campbell & Campbell blood descendant. Knights Templar (Masonic).
I found out recently that I am half Scottish (well, 48% anyway!), and having always loved the music and the country itself, I can say that John McDermott's rendering of this song makes me feel so proud to have that ancestry in me!
Although an American, I have Scottish ancestors (the disestablished Clan McKinnon). And I have been a great McDermott fan for years--when I taught a WW1 course I use to played several of his songs for the students. This is the first time I have heard his rendition of Scotland the Brave. And I agree with the Dutchman--it should be the national anthem. Actually, I thought it was!
Scotland the Brave always lifts me. This version is the best version I have ever heard. Great performance from dancing to John's exceptional singing. Magnificent.
For those not History savvy: ‘Scotland’ vs. Rome?: they faced Roman Legions under Roman general Julius Agricola (‘ Scotland’ not sure what the place was called circa 70 A.D. to 84 A.D. Scotland vs Denmark : Danish Viking under King Cnut II AND finally Scotland Vs. England; As independent states/kingdoms: September 1547 (Battle of Pinkie Cleugh).
Land o' the high endeavour- Land o' the shining river- Land o' my heart forever- Scotland the Brave. Sadly lost to Scotland amidst derision of the heather and the kilt - such a pleasure to find this song(ish) alive and kicking in foreign climes- thank you :)
I keep coming back to this to watch the dancers. I'm particularly fond of the five tap dancing girls in the red tunics and black pants. Not only are they quite talented, they have the most infectious smiles, too!
I'm honestly not trying to be a wise guy, but the 5 girls in the red and black are not tap dancers, they are Irish step dancers. The two are somewhat related, I'll admit.
Always loved this song. But did not know the Lyrics. I am American og Italian decent and am Honored that they mention Italy at the beginning. I also know the Scots are proud that they repelled the Romans, Vikings, and The English.
I am Scot, Irish, English, Welsh- Cherokee Apache! (1/2 Brit 1/2 Indian!) How's that for a mix!!! I dearly love the Irish Tenors, and particularly John's music!
British are formed of numerous ethnicities Prominent races in each country England: Anglo Ireland: Celts Wales: Britons Scotland: Pict/gael/celt depending on what part. Each have their own culture/language.
This is literally the best version around! I am not a Scotsman (Dutch as a matter of fact), but everytime I hear this version of Scotland the brave, It gives me chills. Should've been the national anthem.. Instead of flower of Scotland
What an incredible voice one of the best ever, and this version of the song is just amazing, Mr. McDermitt thank you so much you have brought so much to the musical industry
6-17-2017 *** WOW! I'm getting all psyched up for the my high school's big 60th anniversary today! Our pipe band and Highland Dancers will definitely be performing *Scotland the Brave,* my favorite. It won't be quite like this...it'll be more special! ♥
Bravery is Not fearlessness Bravery is not cowardice Bravery is unleashed by courage. It faces fears and figure a way out to overcome to do it. Only Courage makes real bravery true.
o completely insane you don't want them near you. Bravery is the courage to meet your fears and learn how to control them, because anyone that goes to battle and says that they're not afraid is a liar or so insane you don't want them in the same hole with you.
Ah once I could and did dance like this. I won competitions for the sword dance and I danced it both styles soft style like the lions here with my dancing pumps on and Fraser style as they danced it pre battle barefoot and much faster than the show style. At dances end the sword was lifted from the standard and tossed high in the air to be caught in hand o n way down. i was the only female who danced it this style in the Glasgow highlands institute in fact the style was virtually unknown then and I believe that now &55 years later virtually forgotten as the sword was thrown and caught every Fraser around would traditionally about Me Suis Prest our clan moto ( I am ready. Memories areprecious. I danced Highland from 3-62 can just manage a few reels these days sadly.
I love this presentation; I love the song; I love the dancing in this video Though I am not a Scot, I love the bravery and fierce independence of the Scottish spirit. . John McDermott, congratulations on a fine video!
@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 How can you immigrate from one part of the UK to another , wasn’t Ireland part of the UK then, to be an immigrant you have to move from another country
John used to sing the national anthem at Toronto Maple Leafs hockey games. I saw him perform live in Florida at a “Snow Birds” event put on for Canadians who spend the winters in Florida. He sang my favourite Gordon Lightfoot song called “Song for Winter’s Night” and did his famous rendition of “Danny Boy”. He explained that while most people think that Danny Boy is about the Irish Diaspora, the song was actually written by an Englishman in London who got the idea of the song from a Scottish Poem that was sent to him from his sister in the USA, and then he set the tune to a Traditional Irish Tune called “Londonderry Air”. And he said “he was pretty sure that there was a Welshman involved in the whole thing”.
Silly how they happily dance, while he sings of blood, battle and victory. All of scottish heritage is defined by war and pride. I love it and admire it, from the outside.
@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 they are canadian doing scottish stepdance (aye, scottish stepdance) taken to canada before irish stepdance was born. the words sean nos only entered ireland from scotland in the 1940s..
This is a wonderful video! The dancers have have pretty normal figures ( not just bones and skin as it is often the case now) Everything looks so natural and lively. I‘ve watched this video so many times and just want to say how much I like it ! The performance of singer, dancers and violin players is wonderful!👍😀❤️
Nice upbeat treatment of this one John. btw, you sing the acapella version of "Danny Boy" EXACTLY like my Irish Grandfather did, and you put it across perfectly. There are some artists, who, once they've done a tune, just nail it so well that none other can compare. That's what you did with "Danny Boy".
Though I'm only 2% Scottish and great portion of my European heritage is Scandinavian and half native American...I still love I as much as anyone would
To @lawrenceparker5438 It's in your DNA. Being 1/4 Scottish ( Stewart Clan) myself the song on the bagpipes or in word has always stirred something in me since I was a kid.
Years ago in 1970 I was at the Veterans Hospital for tests for 2 weeks and this Beautiful Blue Eyed Blond girl named Laura McDermott came every day and and we talked every day I could really have seen me with her forever, but never did. Scottish girls are so Pretty.
What a sweet little girl. She is with our Lord now. God bless Her.
Isn't McDermott an Irish name? Or is it just me?
I love my Italian heritage, who would not if they were I? From the southernmost 'property', Sicily on my paternal Grandfather,s side and Tuscany on my Paternal Grandmother's side from Pisa. I was beyond my teens as a byproduct of my parents divorce in the sixties before I found out I was half Scottish. I knew my mother was not Italian but my father forbade anything other than Italian and I never questioned it. My mother was a dutiful, if scared wife. When I found out I was half Scottish of the Wallace clan I was taken aback with a history hereto unknown to me. I love it, I revel in it. It brings out the poetic/romance side of me. I am 78 next and really do appreciate my entire heritage.
That man can sing and those lassies can dance. You Scots know how to put on a show. All the best from your Welsh Cousins.
Being Irish is better.
I am honoured to have wee Denmark included with England, Rome, the World - wow
I am watching in 2021 and praying that Scotts are finding “The Brave” in their hearts today.
Me too! Rancy Oather Bowling, the 24th greats Grandson of Raibert de Brus!!! & 17 Greats Grandson of James, I of Scotland, Clan Campbell & Campbell blood descendant. Knights Templar (Masonic).
@@randyo.bowling1907 Being a Glaswegian i can firmly say, I have no idea what any of that means
@@randyo.bowling1907 Is that right aye? I'm the popes brother and the queen's sister
Always....
As a Glaswegian that's something I widnae brag aboot. Pretty sure the Bruce wouldn't brag about it either.
The dancers in Maroon are something else !!! Never get sick of watching this !!!
My ancestors lived in Sutherland, Isle of Lewis.
This anthem rings true!!
I live in America.
Great song, great lyrics, great dancing. Must have watched this 50 times.
I'm glad that I'm not the only one that has watched it so much. Lol. I think that it is the best one that I've ever seen.
What about the Singer ?
Jass Sullivan yes
I'm very proud of Scottish ancestry, must get over there at least once in my lifetime. This was an amazing incentive for that. Thank you.
I'm not Scottish, but I love the song anyway. The Scots are a great people.
I-rish I was Scottish... Pun :)
They became slaves of English and fought for them...no respect for them
@@DermottStudio BUHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
@@DermottStudio i wish i farted my pants
I'm more than half Scottish and will always have it in me blood! So proud!
I found out recently that I am half Scottish (well, 48% anyway!), and having always loved the music and the country itself, I can say that John McDermott's rendering of this song makes me feel so proud to have that ancestry in me!
Although an American, I have Scottish ancestors (the disestablished Clan McKinnon). And I have been a great McDermott fan for years--when I taught a WW1 course I use to played several of his songs for the students. This is the first time I have heard his rendition of Scotland the Brave. And I agree with the Dutchman--it should be the national anthem. Actually, I thought it was!
Scotland is great!
Greetings from Mexico!
Was fortunate to see this show in person---absolutely fantastic.
Scotland the Brave always lifts me. This version is the best version I have ever heard. Great performance from dancing to John's exceptional singing. Magnificent.
Aye aye I second that !
Mooi
Scotland the Coward is a better title since they surrendered to English
@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Call yourself a Scholar ? ignorant wanker would be a more fitting name. Now fuck off and do some research .
@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist you need to learn your history.
So proud to be 43 percent Scottish!! Thank you so much!!
I bet you hold a grudge and a ticking eye at people who are 44%
I hop you only 43 % greede
Proud as my native rock, I have withstood the shock of England of Denmark, of Rome and the world!
Pride for one’s native rock: ain’t nothing wrong with that
(( 1:12 ) - ( 1:20 ))
@@michaelpontbriant6160 its actually firm as my native rock. dont know how you came up with pride for ones native rock
@@THENIGESLATER FTR: I wasn’t quoting
For those not History savvy:
‘Scotland’ vs. Rome?: they faced Roman Legions under Roman general Julius Agricola (‘
Scotland’ not sure what the place was called circa 70 A.D. to 84 A.D.
Scotland vs Denmark : Danish Viking under King Cnut II
AND finally
Scotland Vs. England; As independent states/kingdoms: September 1547 (Battle of Pinkie Cleugh).
In the 1960’s I danced on stage with Jimmy Shand and his band. This is absolutely brilliant 🌞
Land o' the high endeavour- Land o' the shining river- Land o' my heart forever- Scotland the Brave.
Sadly lost to Scotland amidst derision of the heather and the kilt - such a pleasure to find this song(ish) alive and kicking in foreign climes- thank you :)
Seen you in concert three times and I love this song and performance, and as a Vietnam Vet I love your version of The Wall.
Love this rendition. Seeing those girls move those feet reminds me to put the seat down. All the best to Scots.
Proud of my Scottish roots.
Me Too! 👍
How I wish I had visited Scotland when I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall.
I keep coming back to this to watch the dancers. I'm particularly fond of the five tap dancing girls in the red tunics and black pants. Not only are they quite talented, they have the most infectious smiles, too!
+gjm1953 My feelings exactly!
They are adorable.
I'm honestly not trying to be a wise guy, but the 5 girls in the red and black are not tap dancers, they are Irish step dancers. The two are somewhat related, I'll admit.
Thank you, Rikki0! That's nice to know. But even though they aren't tap dancing, I still think they're cute as heck!
gjm, there is sure no disagreement there my friend. :)
Always loved this song. But did not know the Lyrics. I am American og Italian decent and am Honored that they mention Italy at the beginning. I also know the Scots are proud that they repelled the Romans, Vikings, and The English.
I wonder how many people know that the lyrics are NOT the traditional lyrics for that song? But this is a great version and the lyrics are wonderful.
Thanks -- I was listening for completely different words!
Can you please send me the other lyrics?
John is an amazing artist so versatile , great talent
I am Scot, Irish, English, Welsh- Cherokee Apache! (1/2 Brit 1/2 Indian!) How's that for a mix!!! I dearly love the Irish Tenors, and particularly John's music!
British are formed of numerous ethnicities
Prominent races in each country
England: Anglo
Ireland: Celts
Wales: Britons
Scotland: Pict/gael/celt depending on what part.
Each have their own culture/language.
Brilliant, great singer and a song that is sadly rarely sung.
Love it
This Should Be Hhr National Anthem, Again Mate, Fuck Flower Of Scotland,
Thomas Jones Know how you feel. Here in America a lot of us would like to have America The Beautiful as our national anthem.
This is literally the best version around! I am not a Scotsman (Dutch as a matter of fact), but everytime I hear this version of Scotland the brave, It gives me chills. Should've been the national anthem.. Instead of flower of Scotland
Dutchmen here too
It's probably because the start of it pokes fun at Italy.
Tulippower🇳🇱🌷🇳🇱
Bas - I’m American. I love Scotland and it’s my goal to visit Scotland one day.
@@cracno1125 underrated comment
WOW! Good to learn that clogging came from Scotland. The Appalachian Scotts certainly taught it to the eastern mountain people. I love it!
It doesn't clogging or sean nos dancing comes from Ireland.
@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 clogging comes from england. irish stepdance comes from scotland. sean nos only entered ireland in the 1940s.
We all feel the pride and fierce pride of Scotland as we have loved many lives. My heart beats to this great anthem, having lived there in past ages.
Rousing rendition of this great Scottish song! Way to go, John!
Applause from Korea too!! Wonderful!!
What an incredible voice one of the best ever, and this version of the song is just amazing, Mr. McDermitt thank you so much you have brought so much to the musical industry
Love this-the song, dancers-all of it. Best version ever. Thank You!
6-17-2017 *** WOW! I'm getting all psyched up for the my high school's big 60th anniversary today! Our pipe band and Highland Dancers will definitely be performing *Scotland the Brave,* my favorite. It won't be quite like this...it'll be more special! ♥
Pround tae be Scottish and will always be as Scotland is my mountain hame.
We need tae git th' sassenach 'n' shaw thaim we wantae be free
Strooper1103 Aye
Sean Noone Wales doesn’t give two shits they love england
Sean Noone because they love england
Sean Noone I don’t know
I love every bit of it. Wonderful voice and spirit. Fabulous dancers.
am not Scottish but a love Scotland the brave
aren't u?
This song makes me wish i was Scottish
Right on ye, laddie !
Bravery is
Not fearlessness
Bravery is
not cowardice
Bravery is unleashed by courage. It faces fears and figure a way out to overcome to do it. Only Courage makes real bravery true.
o completely insane you don't want them near you. Bravery is the courage to meet your fears and learn how to control them, because anyone that goes to battle and says that they're not afraid is a liar or so insane you don't want them in the same hole with you.
The Best !!!!!! I think I will get up and start dancing now.....here I go !!!!
sit down ya clot
John never fails to entertain. I can listen him to him all day. Great Singer.
Wonderful rendition..great performance by all.
I love how the accent sounds like
If I make it back to Scotland I will have to see highland dancers
Easily the best version of this song ever, as an Irishman I love this version, thanks Johnny
Scotia I love you so. Heartily greetings from Germany
I wish I could dance like that . Ahhh, too old now
I only have one good foot.
But I can dream.
Ah once I could and did dance like this. I won competitions for the sword dance and I danced it both styles soft style like the lions here with my dancing pumps on and Fraser style as they danced it pre battle barefoot and much faster than the show style. At dances end the sword was lifted from the standard and tossed high in the air to be caught in hand o n way down.
i was the only female who danced it this style in the Glasgow highlands institute in fact the style was virtually unknown then and I believe that now &55 years later virtually forgotten as the sword was thrown and caught every Fraser around would traditionally about Me Suis Prest our clan moto ( I am ready.
Memories areprecious. I danced Highland from 3-62 can just manage a few reels these days sadly.
Scottish national anthem one day
I love this presentation; I love the song; I love the dancing in this video Though I am not a Scot, I love the bravery and fierce independence of the Scottish spirit. . John McDermott, congratulations on a fine video!
lovely
Bravo bravissimo!!!
John's father was Scottish, his mother was Irish, and John's mother was Irish and John was born un Scotland , but raised in Canada.
Both of sides of Johns ancestry is Irish. Mcdermott is an Irish surname. His fathers side immigrated to scotland during the Irish famine.
@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 How can you immigrate from one part of the UK to another , wasn’t Ireland part of the UK then, to be an immigrant you have to move from another country
Gaelic son
Hes Scottish
Love the outfits!
Absolutely marvellous John lad! Wonderful Scots Irish balance. ❤️
John used to sing the national anthem at Toronto Maple Leafs hockey games. I saw him perform live in Florida at a “Snow Birds” event put on for Canadians who spend the winters in Florida.
He sang my favourite Gordon Lightfoot song called “Song for Winter’s Night” and did his famous rendition of “Danny Boy”. He explained that while most people think that Danny Boy is about the Irish Diaspora, the song was actually written by an Englishman in London who got the idea of the song from a Scottish Poem that was sent to him from his sister in the USA, and then he set the tune to a Traditional Irish Tune called “Londonderry Air”. And he said “he was pretty sure that there was a Welshman involved in the whole thing”.
GO SCOTIA!! From your Hibernian cousin :-)
greting from Spain ,,bravooooooo...magnificanttttttt
Beautiful diction of words.
fantastic .....
Silly how they happily dance, while he sings of blood, battle and victory. All of scottish heritage is defined by war and pride. I love it and admire it, from the outside.
Great song by great singer,our Irish Cousin..... proud to be Scottish
Excellent - thank you for posting!
No problem.
I live in Scotland
Wow i like this song it discribe the big culture of Scotland i really like it so much
I am happy you liked it.
Dermott Studio Have your recorded the English version of Luis Eduardo Aute's " Who Will Answer?", Ed Ames does a rather nice job ot it.
A wonderful video , wonderful song, wonderful dancers _ greetings from Poland !
Good job
REally Love this John!!!!!! My favorite!!!!!!!
Best version ever!
Best Lyrics Ever. Every Nation In Th World Apart From England Love Us Scots Th Tartan Army Is Loved All Over Th World.
I just love the Scottish step dancers, the ladies in the red tops and black trousers.
They are Irish dancers this is sean nos dancing. Mcdermott is of Irish ancestry.
@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 they are canadian doing scottish stepdance (aye, scottish stepdance) taken to canada before irish stepdance was born. the words sean nos only entered ireland from scotland in the 1940s..
This is a wonderful video! The dancers have have pretty normal figures ( not just bones and skin as it is often the case now) Everything looks so natural and lively. I‘ve watched this video so many times and just want to say how much I like it ! The performance of singer, dancers and violin players is wonderful!👍😀❤️
Love it. It stirs me blood
Imagine doing this in one breath
incredible
I love this part 0:48
I believe that is the most mesmerizing step dancing I have ever seen. Absolutely adorable.
Dermott Studio kevinbrooks
I know the fiddler. If I remember well he played with the Chieftains, doesn't he?
Dermott Studi
Proud of my Scottish heritage and my Clan i hail from the Clan Menzies
Nice upbeat treatment of this one John. btw, you sing the acapella version of "Danny Boy" EXACTLY like my Irish Grandfather did, and you put it across perfectly. There are some artists, who, once they've done a tune, just nail it so well that none other can compare. That's what you did with "Danny Boy".
Fantastic !
Just makes me jolly. How can it not?
Thank you that is so beautiful!!
Love this ❤❤❤❤ love my country
This makes me so happy
near the end the hair stood on the back of my neck - then again I am 50% Scottish (Meigle & Dunbarton).
Really beautiful!! Thank you from Argentina
Though I'm only 2% Scottish and great portion of my European heritage is Scandinavian and half native American...I still love I as much as anyone would
Being just a bit Scottish, Should the song bring tears to my eyes?
It matters are ye proud to be Scottish, clan Bryson forever!
Clan Glendenning forever!!
To @lawrenceparker5438
It's in your DNA. Being 1/4 Scottish ( Stewart Clan) myself the song on the bagpipes or in word has always stirred something in me since I was a kid.
The only true way to sing Scotland The Brave !!
I’ve never heard the whole song before. Bravo
Marvellous!
Absolutely wonderful! Just came across this video.
Precioso magnífico , wonderful amigos Escoceses
The dancers look so happy!
Not what I was expecting but I loved it just the same!
Bravo!
Great number-love it!
good to see the scots traditions being kept alive in canada. scottish highland and scottish stepdance. fiddle music.
Love it
Wonderful!