'I never did intend to gang tae a foreign land' - That line used to reduce my dad to tears in the 30 years he lived in England. He's back home in Scotland now though. We all are.
When Roy Williamson died I drove my Ford Cortina mk 3 up to Camperdown Park in Dundee and sat on the bonnet and played his tunes on my Harmonica in tears. Part of my youth disappeared that night. Thanks for the music and humour boys.
their music is incredible! Yes, their voices blended perfectly well. As an Argentinean, I don't understand all the lyrics, but just the arrangements and their voices are so moving... God bless both of them!!!
I can still picture my grandma singing this to my brother and sister and I when we very very young, along with muckin a Geordies byre. My parents had an extensive record collection back in the 70 right up to this very day and I remember them playing The Corries albums. This one though can bring a tear to my eyes as I remember my dear late grandmother.
Thanks to the corries for many great years of trad Scottish music and on particular to Roy Williamson for The Flower of Scotland. If he could see how proudly around the world the song is sung, ye'd see see again that cheeky wee grin. RIP
Long ago my ancestors left the highlands and journeyed to America, and now I find that I'd at least like to visit once before wandering off this temporal stage and doubt I shall... poverty knows now race... only poor life choices.
Their voices blended so well. As did their guitar accompaniments. So glad they got to sing together all those years. And we still get to hear them, lucky us.
'I never did intend to gang tae a foreign land' - That line used to reduce my dad to tears in the 30 years he lived in England. He's back home in Scotland now though. We all are.
I am Dutch en I have never been in Scotland, but now I hear this fantastic music I will visit your country as soon as possible.
When Roy Williamson died I drove my Ford Cortina mk 3 up to Camperdown Park in Dundee and sat on the bonnet and played his tunes on my Harmonica in tears. Part of my youth disappeared that night. Thanks for the music and humour boys.
We need the next generation to step up carry this forward.
Traditional Scot language has such a lovely lilt to it. It rolls off the tongue and has a nice rhythm and cadence.
their music is incredible! Yes, their voices blended perfectly well. As an Argentinean, I don't understand all the lyrics, but just the arrangements and their voices are so moving... God bless both of them!!!
My border collie's name is Bonnie and she was born in Fyvie, of course she's nicknamed "The 'Bonnie' Lass o' Fyvie" 😁
What a time it was when you could set in a Pub and listen to the Corries. They were the best.
I can still picture my grandma singing this to my brother and sister and I when we very very young, along with muckin a Geordies byre. My parents had an extensive record collection back in the 70 right up to this very day and I remember them playing The Corries albums. This one though can bring a tear to my eyes as I remember my dear late grandmother.
I moved from Scotland to Canada in 1975. I saw The Corries twice. Both times in Canada. I love these guys.
Music by traditionalists like the Corries will never get old.
They sure don't make 'em like this no more. Helluva jam :)
I've loved the Corries for many a year, thank you!
Saw them many times and have pictures. Their greatest hit Flowers of Scotland. Love this song even when played by bag pipes is terrific
Thanks to the corries for many great years of trad Scottish music and on particular to Roy Williamson for The Flower of Scotland. If he could see how proudly around the world the song is sung, ye'd see see again that cheeky wee grin. RIP
There once was a troop o' Irish dragoons,
I saw the Corries in Perth City Hall Scotland when I was around thirteen or fourteen years old in the late seventies.
Long ago my ancestors left the highlands and journeyed to America, and now I find that I'd at least like to visit once before wandering off this temporal stage and doubt I shall... poverty knows now race... only poor life choices.
I am having an afternoon watching these fantastic Duo, I miss them ,
Their voices blended so well. As did their guitar accompaniments. So glad they got to sing together all those years. And we still get to hear them, lucky us.