These lads aren't just sing about their county , they are singing about every county on England that had a proud industrial heritage whether it be the north or south of England . Being from the the North East of England I can relate to a lot they are singing about especially respecting your town or cities history . Take time to listen to the lyrics . Everyone in England can relate can relate to this whichever county they are from 👊
They are actually singing about how the English has ruined there Celtic nation of Cornwall by unlawfully trying to control the mines , it’s pretty much a peaceful way of saying f..k off English
Definition of a mine? Hole in the ground with a Cornishman in it. Steve Knightley obviously knew this one. Show Of Hands are brilliant, a wonderful mix of traditional folk idiom and social commentary.
This song is magic ... I am of Cornish parents [tho I was born in Plymouth ] my ancestory is literally all Cornish ... I now live in the US .. I love family History this song is very special .. Thank you for adding ....
My ancestors were Cornish people who came to South Australia to mine copper. Cornish ppl build many churches and opened the country up for others to follow. They were happy here but it was very hard at first :) Great song!
Shows of Hands are amazing. I saw them in Winchester, Hampshire. Steve even tweeked his song "Poppy Day" to be down the M3 corridor, rather than the M4. It gave it the local touch that the majority of songs are lacking these days.
Just found this. Fantastic version of this song. Is that Miranda on the bass. Those bass lines she’s playing are brilliant. What a great band these guys are.
The thing is I am from west penwith where i heard cornish being spoken on a daily basis but feel that i am a nationalist , i support England but am very aware of my distinct heritage to which I have always been made to be ashamed of in school and in my later life. We should be all proud of Britain and proud to be British something that has been lost!
I'm a Derbyshire lad with one grandfather in mining and the other a Butterley foundry worker and I agree 100%. Once thriving high streets full of empty shops with the occasional £££ store and tattoo parlour What happened to our country?
If you were listening properly then you would know that he was talking about 'Launceston' rather than 'Lanson'. If you truly care about the fate of Cornwall you should be pleased by the fact that these two fantastic musicians are putting your plight on the map.
Phil was born in Exminster near Exeter; Steve is originally from Eastleigh nr Southampton. Steve went to school in Exmouth; Phil across the Exe Estuary in Teignmouth. Both now live in Topsham nr Exeter. Show Of Hands don't just write about living in Devon; and Devon life; but the South West as a whole.
Way back in the mists of time, Cornwall was separated from England by the Tamar, not only that but there was a thick Forest teeming with bears, wolves and wild pigs. Cornwall was isolated. The Cornish were independent, strong and resourceful. They were trading with other countries before most of England. In fact smuggling became a trade for at least 300 years. The fisherman would wait for the pilchards to run, they were not the only ones, French and Spanish fisherman were waiting too. Thats how the trade came about. The Cornish respected those who respected them. Cornwall is also one the 5 countries of the Celts . Back to today, Cornwall has it's own language. Cornwall's income during the spring and summer months generates a large revenue, some say enough to sustain Independence. The Cornish have mined for generations, and when the tin ran out, they went out into the world bringing their knowledge with them. I am Cornish, and I'm very proud of my county. I am related to many in St Agnes and Perranporth. If those that know think Cornwall should be Independent, they have my vote.
its about cornish life and what has happend there. im from a mining family in derbyshire and feal the same though. town after town dead or failing the industries are gone to india and other countrys where people are being paid peanuts. this song sums up lots of problems systemic to the whole of england.
@DarkeningStorms your point being? "Wales" just means "foreigners". The German for "Italian" is "welsch", which just means "foreigners". "Britain" just means "land of the Bretons". "Brittany" means exactly the same. So what?
@reddirtuk As another ordinary working bloke i gotta agree mind though i dont see a problem with being proud of being from somewhere long as it aint exculding others e.g im proud to be welsh but i got no problem with anyone who aint.
Saw show of hands last week in Dartington Great Hall. Really excellent gig - they tempered their usual style a bit to fit the acoustics of the hall. Much better performance than the one on this video -I've seen them q a few time and they've always sounded better than this. I wonder if there was something wrong wiLove the song though , , ,
Its the south-WEST. all about CORNWALL. not the south east. and i don't think the sentiments do work for anywhere else because people elsewhere wouldn't understand what the lyrics are about and mean.
A romanticised language, now that is very cocky indeed, that's the same point made time and time again. Look at the place names of Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. History is only written by the winners!!
Looks like some people have forgotten the meaning of the name "Cornwall." When literally translated, it means "Horn shaped peninsula of foreigners." The Saxons got it.... So they must be cavemen.
WHY is their so much hatred of the cornish..........the descendants of king arthur shouldnt deserve such hatred....unless you all really are brainwashed into thinking you are pure saxons or normans :S
@15niall "grow up" ...surely you need to grow up if you are being so condescending...they arent after independence...just want their very ancient and effective stannary parliament....you may do well to do some actual research on cornish history.
My Great grandfather was a tin miner, he went to USA to mine Iron at the turn of the 20C, came back and bought land. Cornish Proud here.
These lads aren't just sing about their county , they are singing about every county on England that had a proud industrial heritage whether it be the north or south of England . Being from the the North East of England I can relate to a lot they are singing about especially respecting your town or cities history . Take time to listen to the lyrics . Everyone in England can relate can relate to this whichever county they are from 👊
Every county in the UK.
They are actually singing about how the English has ruined there Celtic nation of Cornwall by unlawfully trying to control the mines , it’s pretty much a peaceful way of saying f..k off English
@@aronsnell9469 Kernow Bys Vyken
Well said
This song brings back so many wonderful memories, but even if it didn't, what a beautiful song anyway!!
Definition of a mine?
Hole in the ground with a Cornishman in it. Steve Knightley obviously knew this one.
Show Of Hands are brilliant, a wonderful mix of traditional folk idiom and social commentary.
This song is magic ... I am of Cornish parents [tho I was born in Plymouth ]
my ancestory is literally all Cornish ...
I now live in the US .. I love family History this song is very special .. Thank you for adding ....
My ancestors were Cornish people who came to South Australia to mine copper. Cornish ppl build many churches and opened the country up for others to follow. They were happy here but it was very hard at first :) Great song!
As a proud Yorkshireman, I certainly don't hate the Cornish! Great people, great county, great song and a great band doing it.
Saw you guys back in Germany, 2009/10 think it was a charity gig for military. Still have the signed cd case. I’ve not stopped following you since.
Shows of Hands are amazing. I saw them in Winchester, Hampshire. Steve even tweeked his song "Poppy Day" to be down the M3 corridor, rather than the M4. It gave it the local touch that the majority of songs are lacking these days.
That brought a tear to my eye, my ancestors were engineers and only went up to plymouth but it puts you in touch with the strife of your ancestors
Back to Cambridge can not wait gonna be brilliant
Just found this. Fantastic version of this song. Is that Miranda on the bass. Those bass lines she’s playing are brilliant. What a great band these guys are.
just saw them in the quarterhouse in folkestone, what a brilliant show.
i have seen SOH live, truly amazing !! if you ever get the chance take it .
The thing is I am from west penwith where i heard cornish being spoken on a daily basis but feel that i am a nationalist , i support England but am very aware of my distinct heritage to which I have always been made to be ashamed of in school and in my later life. We should be all proud of Britain and proud to be British something that has been lost!
Just saw them at Cropredy; wish they'd come to the States. Great stuff Ryan, thanks much.
You've been to Cropredy too? I love it there.
My father and two uncles worked in the mines of East Cornwall at luckett
I'm a Derbyshire lad with one grandfather in mining and the other a Butterley foundry worker and I agree 100%. Once thriving high streets full of empty shops with the occasional £££ store and tattoo parlour
What happened to our country?
Saw them at Cropredy too; thanks for posting this, there's a distinct lack of Show of Hands stuff on RUclips.
Steve knightlley on tomorrow at Hartlands - thinking of going- anyone fancy it?
And if you think the South-East is all thriving, go and have a look at the Isle of Sheppey. Or Hastings. Of Folkestone.
A very moving song indeed!
Beautiful song.
Devons finest!
Cornwall is in England
If you were listening properly then you would know that he was talking about 'Launceston' rather than 'Lanson'. If you truly care about the fate of Cornwall you should be pleased by the fact that these two fantastic musicians are putting your plight on the map.
As a proud Cornishman the only thing wrong here is they say County, instead of Country !!! I will overlook his pronunciation of 'Lanson' LOL
@TheMarrification That actually made me cry
Phil was born in Exminster near Exeter; Steve is originally from Eastleigh nr Southampton. Steve went to school in Exmouth; Phil across the Exe Estuary in Teignmouth. Both now live in Topsham nr Exeter.
Show Of Hands don't just write about living in Devon; and Devon life; but the South West as a whole.
Sorry - garbled the last bit - I was wondering if there was something wrong with the foldback.
@MrJondabong - Aren't the band from Devon? That's in England, isn't it? (as is Southampton,where I believe Steve is originally from)
Miranda with an electric bass!!
seen them 4 times shit hot far play ....
Way back in the mists of time, Cornwall was separated from England by the Tamar, not only that but there was a thick Forest teeming with bears, wolves and wild pigs. Cornwall was isolated. The Cornish were independent, strong and resourceful. They were trading with other countries before most of England. In fact smuggling became a trade for at least 300 years. The fisherman would wait for the pilchards to run, they were not the only ones, French and Spanish fisherman were waiting too. Thats how the trade came about. The Cornish respected those who respected them. Cornwall is also one the 5 countries of the Celts . Back to today, Cornwall has it's own language. Cornwall's income during the spring and summer months generates a large revenue, some say enough to sustain Independence. The Cornish have mined for generations, and when the tin ran out, they went out into the world bringing their knowledge with them. I am Cornish, and I'm very proud of my county. I am related to many in St Agnes and Perranporth. If those that know think Cornwall should be Independent, they have my vote.
Faith Rogers You are very knowledgable Faith. If you would be kind enough to recommend good reading in regard to Cornwall, I would appreciate it.
its about cornish life and what has happend there. im from a mining family in derbyshire and feal the same though. town after town dead or failing the industries are gone to india and other countrys where people are being paid peanuts. this song sums up lots of problems systemic to the whole of england.
Apart from the "Arsenic and Tin" references (and the Names), this song works for Coal and Salt Miners too
if anything its got more in common with Cornish independence from England, listen to the dream at the end of the song!
does anyone know how to play the intro, it's really bugging me
The Fishermans Friends do a fantastic version of this song
@DarkeningStorms your point being?
"Wales" just means "foreigners". The German for "Italian" is "welsch", which just means "foreigners".
"Britain" just means "land of the Bretons". "Brittany" means exactly the same.
So what?
WE are cornish cornish, my ancestors, not what we are our taught!!!
@reddirtuk As another ordinary working bloke i gotta agree mind though i dont see a problem with being proud of being from somewhere long as it aint exculding others e.g im proud to be welsh but i got no problem with anyone who aint.
I' m a Cornish boy!
dam its on sky arts not bbc dam dam dam
sowenna, splaan!!
Same arguement used by most of the alternative scene, metal, rock, etc.
@bonzodog10 Why? :L
Phil's natively Cornish I think - I dunno about Steve though..
i know were you liv say hello to my little friend ill be back yo mickey i eat soliciters for breakfest i r master chef lololol
yer it duz to all eras it isnt lital but if u listen its sending a message that not many see
Saw show of hands last week in Dartington Great Hall. Really excellent gig - they tempered their usual style a bit to fit the acoustics of the hall. Much better performance than the one on this video -I've seen them q a few time and they've always sounded better than this. I wonder if there was something wrong wiLove the song though , , ,
Its the south-WEST. all about CORNWALL. not the south east. and i don't think the sentiments do work for anywhere else because people elsewhere wouldn't understand what the lyrics are about and mean.
Its so sad that Steve's son is ill and has had to go to hospital
Splaan!!!
@CornishNeverEnglish no such thing as the english parliament troll.
A romanticised language, now that is very cocky indeed, that's the same point made time and time again. Look at the place names of Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.
History is only written by the winners!!
Looks like some people have forgotten the meaning of the name "Cornwall."
When literally translated, it means "Horn shaped peninsula of foreigners."
The Saxons got it.... So they must be cavemen.
DarkeningStorms the Funny thing is that the Saxons ( English) are the foreigners
sos about recent comment doing over mic sos everybody
like what?
WHY is their so much hatred of the cornish..........the descendants of king arthur shouldnt deserve such hatred....unless you all really are brainwashed into thinking you are pure saxons or normans :S
I love Cornwall, I went there once many years ago and it was amazing. It's my second favourite area of the country.
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@15niall "grow up" ...surely you need to grow up if you are being so condescending...they arent after independence...just want their very ancient and effective stannary parliament....you may do well to do some actual research on cornish history.