This is one of my favorite Robert Burns songs in a heartfelt and moving version!!! It moves me every time I play this video. I feel so sad that I never got to see Andy M. Stewart in person. However, this RUclips video is a consolation. A wonderful song sung by a wonderful singer!!!!
Hiya Douglas, thanks for uploading this, I'm Andys cousin my mum and Andys mum were sisters. I met your brother Martin (Mame ) about six weeks ago in Perth, he told me and my dad he'd just been scattering Andys ashes with Donald and Kathy that day. Andy loved Mame like a brother ,so it was fitting Mame should be there for the final goodbye. Thanks again for uploading the video and helping keep Andys name alive ,best regards Neily McC.
Saw Andy m Stewart at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen and one of the most memorable moments of Scottish folk music Andy was a great ambassador for Scottish music and was taken away far to young RIP
Thanks for the upload! Andy will Always be THE voice of scottish folk music for me. So sad he passed away. The Lea rig is one of my all time favourites!
Great song, great version the best, I still miss Andy M. Stewart, thanks for uploading this... and I just can't understand how can 2 people not like this song ? Where's their soul ?
I remember learning & reciting this in poem to our primary school assembly back in the early 70's, our teacher was a great admirer of Burns and we all had to choose our favourite. I always loved the words and this version in song is just perfect!
Rest in Peace, Andy your album of Burns' songs will keep you both forever connected and remain a wonderful lasting legacy for the two of you. I'll Meet Thee On The Lea Rig Robert Burns 1792 When o'er the hills the eastern star Tells baughtin time is near, my jo, And owsen frae the furrow'd fields Return sae dowf and weary O; Down by the burn, where scented birks Wi' dew are hangin clear, my jo, I'll meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie O. At midnight hur, in markest glen, I'd rove, and ne'er be eerie, O, If thru' that glen I gaed to thee, My ain kind Dearie O; Altho' the night were ne'er sae wild, And I were ne'er sae weary O, I'll meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie O. commentary by Andy M. Stewart: "I find the lyric full of a great deal of human hope and frailty There's some sort of charming naivety about the young man in that song And the sentiments he expresses I find 'the Lea Rig' is very uplifting and kind of innocent somehow" The hunter lo'es the morning sun; To rouse the mountain deer, my jo; At noon the fisher taks the glen Adown the burn to steer, my jo: Gie me the hour o' gloamin' grey, It maks my heart sae cheery O, Tae meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie O.
Thank you Doug for posting this touching song by Andy. I had the good fortune to see Silly Wizard just once in Rochester, NY in the early '80s and consider the show, featuring songs from "So many partings," to be the most emotional musical experiences of my life. I was able to meet all the members of the band, including your brother, Mame, and have them sign a copy of the album. I recall Mame as quiet, but friendly and all were accommodating and surprisingly humble. I would have loved to see them perform many times, but even once is something I treasure dearly. I did see Andy twice more (with Manus Lunny), but alas, never again. It is comforting to me, as I imagine it is to his sister, to hear others appreciating what Andy M. Stewart brought to this world...
When o'er the hill the eastern star Tells bughtin time is near, my jo, And owsen frae the furrow'd field Return sae dowf and weary O; Down by the burn, where birken buds Wi' dew are hangin clear, my jo, I'll meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie O. At midnight hour, in mirkest glen, I'd rove, and ne'er be eerie, O, If thro' that glen I gaed to thee, My ain kind Dearie O; Altho' the night were ne'er sae wild, And I were ne'er sae weary O, I'll meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie O. The hunter lo'es the morning sun; To rouse the mountain deer, my jo; At noon the fisher seeks the glen Adown the burn to steer, my jo: Gie me the hour o' gloamin' grey, It maks my heart sae cheery O, To meet thee on the lea-rig, My ain kind Dearie O.
I co-host a folk / traditional music programme on Aberdeen’s local community radio station, “SHMU FM”. On last week’s programme - which can be heard through this link : www.shmu.org.uk/fm/shows/wednesday-session until Thursday 14th Jan. , Colin and I played some of our favourite Andy M. songs in his memory and as a musical tribute to the fine body of music he has left us to enjoy. May he rest in peace.
This is so very kind of you! Those of us who love Andy and appreciate his amazing tallent need to have tributes like this. I wish I had found it when it was still active. Do you ever put things in an archive somewhere? I would love to hear this broadcast. I live in the States. Once again, Thank you so much. Pam
Hi Pam - thank you for your comments. The programmes are placed in a digital archive at the radio station. I'm not sure whether I can get you a copy of the programme or not. It may be possible to burn it onto a CD for you, but there may be issues of copyright involved. I will ask at the station when I go in for tomorrow's programme, and get back to you. Best wishes.
Hi Pam - I have an MP3 CD of this for you if you can send me an address to send it to, by a private message is probably best. I hope you see this, as I can't seem to find a way to send you a private message. Hope to hear from you. Best wishes. Kenny [ Douglas ] Hadden
Thank you for this....Andy’s songs live on in this Mexican living in America with a child who is half Japanese. His music will live on! I only wish music cords, tabs, sheets and lyrics could be compiled for each of his and sillywizards songs. his lyrics were true poetry as where his versions of folk songs which are often lost to translation.
www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-andy-m-get-mobile-/318806 The above appeal has been posted recently on some traditional music websites. My brother played in "Silly Wizard" with Andy for 11 years, and confirms that it is a genuine appeal launched by Andy's sister Angela. If you are one of the many people who have enjoyed Andy's music over his career, any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Fabulous. althoug Karine Polwart's version, pretty damn good too. the film here is wonderful except the lea rigg was the fallow strip - so no hay gathering there.
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RIP Andy. One of my favorites who blazed a path for Scottish folk music. Great voice, great stage presence and a great performer.
There’s only one Andy m Stewart ,,,,,,,took from us far too young RIP ,,,,,your music lives on
RIP Andy thank-you for all the memories truly a voice that will live forever.
Not a voice you would ever forget - just wonderful.
one of my favorite Robert Burns interpreters!! beautiful accompaniment and vocal! so sad that he has passed.
Andy, we miss you so. Thank you for your music.
RIP Andy. You must be singing with the angels.
This is one of my favorite Robert Burns songs in a heartfelt and moving version!!! It moves me every time I play this video. I feel so sad that I never got to see Andy M. Stewart in person. However, this RUclips video is a consolation. A wonderful song sung by a wonderful singer!!!!
Feelings totally shared!
Just the best ever version of this song I have ever heard. RIP Andy
My dear friend that I worked with for many years loved him to bits
What a man xxx
Hiya Douglas, thanks for uploading this, I'm Andys cousin my mum and Andys mum were sisters. I met your brother Martin (Mame ) about six weeks ago in Perth, he told me and my dad he'd just been scattering Andys ashes with Donald and Kathy that day. Andy loved Mame like a brother ,so it was fitting Mame should be there for the final goodbye. Thanks again for uploading the video and helping keep Andys name alive ,best regards Neily McC.
Travel sweetly in the Land o' the Leal - RIP 2015
Saw Andy m Stewart at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen and one of the most memorable moments of Scottish folk music
Andy was a great ambassador for Scottish music and was taken away far to young RIP
Thanks for the upload! Andy will Always be THE voice of scottish folk music for me. So sad he passed away. The Lea rig is one of my all time favourites!
Great song, great version the best, I still miss Andy M. Stewart, thanks for uploading this... and I just can't understand how can 2 people not like this song ? Where's their soul ?
Love it!
Beautiful speaker and singer RIP
Always loved this version by Andy ..... Brings back lots of memories!
I remember learning & reciting this in poem to our primary school assembly back in the early 70's, our teacher was a great admirer of Burns and we all had to choose our favourite.
I always loved the words and this version in song is just perfect!
Love this rendition by Andy.
beautiful singer and song
Rest in Peace, Andy your album of Burns' songs will keep you both forever connected
and remain a wonderful lasting legacy for the two of you.
I'll Meet Thee On The Lea Rig
Robert Burns 1792
When o'er the hills the eastern star
Tells baughtin time is near, my jo,
And owsen frae the furrow'd fields
Return sae dowf and weary O;
Down by the burn, where scented birks
Wi' dew are hangin clear, my jo,
I'll meet thee on the lea-rig,
My ain kind Dearie O.
At midnight hur, in markest glen,
I'd rove, and ne'er be eerie, O,
If thru' that glen I gaed to thee,
My ain kind Dearie O;
Altho' the night were ne'er sae wild,
And I were ne'er sae weary O,
I'll meet thee on the lea-rig,
My ain kind Dearie O.
commentary by Andy M. Stewart:
"I find the lyric full of a great deal of human hope and frailty
There's some sort of charming naivety about the young man in that song
And the sentiments he expresses
I find 'the Lea Rig' is very uplifting and kind of innocent somehow"
The hunter lo'es the morning sun;
To rouse the mountain deer, my jo;
At noon the fisher taks the glen
Adown the burn to steer, my jo:
Gie me the hour o' gloamin' grey,
It maks my heart sae cheery O,
Tae meet thee on the lea-rig,
My ain kind Dearie O.
Such a beautiful voice. So sadly missed...
Beautiful - Juann
Thank you Doug for posting this touching song by Andy. I had the good fortune to see Silly Wizard just once in Rochester, NY in the early '80s and consider the show, featuring songs from "So many partings," to be the most emotional musical experiences of my life. I was able to meet all the members of the band, including your brother, Mame, and have them sign a copy of the album. I recall Mame as quiet, but friendly and all were accommodating and surprisingly humble. I would have loved to see them perform many times, but even once is something I treasure dearly. I did see Andy twice more (with Manus Lunny), but alas, never again. It is comforting to me, as I imagine it is to his sister, to hear others appreciating what Andy M. Stewart brought to this world...
So very sad that Andy had to go so early...my favourite Scottish singer! RIP in the land o‘ the leal.
When o'er the hill the eastern star
Tells bughtin time is near, my jo,
And owsen frae the furrow'd field
Return sae dowf and weary O;
Down by the burn, where birken buds
Wi' dew are hangin clear, my jo,
I'll meet thee on the lea-rig,
My ain kind Dearie O.
At midnight hour, in mirkest glen,
I'd rove, and ne'er be eerie, O,
If thro' that glen I gaed to thee,
My ain kind Dearie O;
Altho' the night were ne'er sae wild,
And I were ne'er sae weary O,
I'll meet thee on the lea-rig,
My ain kind Dearie O.
The hunter lo'es the morning sun;
To rouse the mountain deer, my jo;
At noon the fisher seeks the glen
Adown the burn to steer, my jo:
Gie me the hour o' gloamin' grey,
It maks my heart sae cheery O,
To meet thee on the lea-rig,
My ain kind Dearie O.
¡The greatest celtic singer! An Asturian supporter of AMS
Scotland' best singer of Burns
Saw this Lad in Co. Durham, He was just Awesome. He has a lot of fan here in the North east.
One of my favorite songs + one of my favorite singers!! Love this!
And thank you for posting!!
Hey! That's a good song! ;)
RIP Andy M Stewart
RIP Andy
Legend
I co-host a folk / traditional music programme on Aberdeen’s local community radio station, “SHMU FM”. On last week’s programme - which can be heard through this link :
www.shmu.org.uk/fm/shows/wednesday-session
until Thursday 14th Jan. , Colin and I played some of our favourite Andy M. songs in his memory and as a musical tribute to the fine body of music he has left us to enjoy.
May he rest in peace.
This is so very kind of you! Those of us who love Andy and appreciate his amazing tallent need to have tributes like this. I wish I had found it when it was still active. Do you ever put things in an archive somewhere? I would love to hear this broadcast. I live in the States. Once again, Thank you so much. Pam
Hi Pam - thank you for your comments. The programmes are placed in a digital archive at the radio station. I'm not sure whether I can get you a copy of the programme or not. It may be possible to burn it onto a CD for you, but there may be issues of copyright involved. I will ask at the station when I go in for tomorrow's programme, and get back to you.
Best wishes.
Hi Pam - I have an MP3 CD of this for you if you can send me an address to send it to, by a private message is probably best. I hope you see this, as I can't seem to find a way to send you a private message. Hope to hear from you. Best wishes. Kenny [ Douglas ] Hadden
Pam - please contact me through the programme email : thewednesdaysession@shmu.org
Thank you for this....Andy’s songs live on in this Mexican living in America with a child who is half Japanese. His music will live on!
I only wish music cords, tabs, sheets and lyrics could be compiled for each of his and sillywizards songs. his lyrics were true poetry as where his versions of folk songs which are often lost to translation.
Enough said
tae the weavers gin ye go will always be my all time favorite, with Manus Lunny, of course.
www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-andy-m-get-mobile-/318806
The above appeal has been posted recently on some traditional music websites. My brother played in "Silly Wizard" with Andy for 11 years, and confirms that it is a genuine appeal launched by Andy's sister Angela. If you are one of the many people who have enjoyed Andy's music over his career, any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Chan eil fios agam dè a thuirt e, ach bha e gu math breagha...
Fabulous. althoug Karine Polwart's version, pretty damn good too. the film here is wonderful except the lea rigg was the fallow strip - so no hay gathering there.
i love this version and this song. thanks andy. i have posted my own 'lea rig' w keyboard and i would love 4u2 check it out!
I couldn't find it on your channel. Post the link on my channel and I'll check it out. BTW, your musical tastes overlap mine big time! -- Skip Way
great video, Douglas. Is Andy still performing? I loved Silly Wizard.
I don't think so unfortunately.
andymstewart.com/
I get your point. The last post on Andy's site was in 2009.
Sadly missed andy.
Sung the way Rabbie would have liked it I think
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