Lyr Req: Think on Me (Alicia Anne Scott)

Subject: Lyrics to Scottish Ballad, Think on Me
From: DougR
Date: 26 Jul 99 - 12:50 PM

My introduction to the Mudcat was requesting the lyrics to this song. Katlaughing was kind enough to refer me to the proper place to search for it in the database, but it is not there. Jean referred me to a recording by Anne Lorne Billis, "The Hills of Lorne," which I have on order, but I thought I would give it one more try because someone might know a source. The words are by Sir Walter Scott and the first line I believe is, "When I no more behold thee, think on me."

I have searched sites related to Sir Walter Scott, etc., but have turned up nothing. I would appreciate any help given.

DougR

Subject: RE: Lyrics to Scottish Ballad, Think on Me
From: Murray on Saltspring
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 01:03 AM

It's not by Sir Walter Scott--at least not in his Complete Poems! Where did you get you info?? In my trusty index of Scots songs, I find the following, though: THINK ON ME (Go where the water glideth gently ever) John Hamilton, Edin. (d. 1814) In Warne's Forget Me Not, 1869. [Lady John Scott has a poem/song of this title; query: same as that ("Think") on [my]tape 100/1, #6 (Ian MacPherson, from Parlophone F3287).]

-- My tape, which wd answer the query, maybe, isn't to hand. But the above may give you some ammunition at your next shot. Cheers Murray

Subject: RE: Lyrics to Scottish Ballad, Think on Me
From: DougR
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 01:25 AM

Murray:

Thanks for your response to my inquiry re "Think on Me".

This song was included in recitals of Nan Merriman, a great mezzo soprano who was a concert artist in the 1950s and 60s. Thomas L. Thomas, a baritone who appeared regularly on the Firestone Hour in the 1940s and 50s recorded it on an LP album of Scottish folk songs.

Jean, a Mudcatter who replied to my original request for information, told me in her reply that a _______ Scott was credited as composer on Anne Lorne Gillis' CD. I assumed that she referred to Sir Walter Scott.

That's really all I know about it, except that I have heard it and it is an exceptionally lovely song.

DougR

Subject: RE: Lyrics to Scottish Ballad, Think on Me
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 01:34 AM

An answer to which Scott you're after--

From http://music.acu.edu/www/iawm/ the web page of the International Alliance of Women in Music, a resource on women composers:

Scott, Alicia Anne (Lady John) Think on Me When I No More Behold Thee - song. [Chandos 8749]

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Lyrics to Scottish Ballad, Think on Me
From: DougR
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 05:44 PM

Thank you Charlie Baum! You must be right and Murray too. I've been chasing the wrong Scott.

DougR