Lyr Req: Queen of All Argyle / Argyll

Subject: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From:
Date: 27 Nov 96 - 10:54 PM

I'm looking for all the lyrics to this beautiful song:

And if you could have seen the fair, Boys, if you had just been there. The swan was in her movement, And the morning in her smile. All the roses in the garden, They bowed and asked her pardon. For not one could match the beauty of the Queen of All Argyle.

Thanks

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: Alisdair
Date: 29 Nov 96 - 12:31 AM

Hey lad !

Any idea who sings it ? Whaur did ye hear it ?

This lass may able tae help ye !

Slainte' !

Regards,

Ali

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From:
Date: 29 Nov 96 - 04:14 PM

drake & Ali,

As I understand it, this song was written by Andy M. Stewart and should be found on (at least) 'Best of Silly Wizard' from Shanachie Records.

The lyrics as I know them are included below. It's a great song, as are a number of Andy's. If you're not familiar with his work - either solo or with Silly Wizard - I can recommend it.

Enjoy! - Ian

------------------- The Queen of Argyle - Andy M. Stewart

Gentle men it is my duty To inform you of one beauty Though I'd ask you of a favor, not to seek her for awhile Though I own she is a creature Of character and feature No words can paint the picture of the Queen of all Argyle

CHORUS: And if you could have seen her there, Boys if you had just been there The swan was in her movement, and the morning in her smile All the roses in the garden, They'd bow and ask her pardon For not one could match the beauty of the Queen of all Argyle

On that evening that I mention, I passed with light intention Through a part of our dear country known for beauty and for style Bein' a place of noble thinkers, Of scholars and great drinkers But above them all for splendour shone the Queen of all Argyle

CHORUS

So my lads I needs must leave you, My intention is not to grieve you Nor indeed would I decieve you, for I'll see you in awhile I must find some way to gain her, To court her and to tame her I fear my heart's in danger from the Queen of all Argyle

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: Alex
Date: 29 Nov 96 - 11:09 PM

Alasdair is a LASSIE?

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: Alisdair
Date: 04 Dec 96 - 01:37 AM

Dear Alex,

Aye lad I am a lass ...

Hope ye are nae tae disappointed !

Slainte' !

Frae,

Ali

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: Alex
Date: 04 Dec 96 - 06:42 PM

I am never disappointed by the lassies. As Burns put it (and he was inclined to put it about quite liberally), "The sweetest hours that e'er I spend, are spent among the lasses, O". It's just that where I come from (Scotland) Alisdair is a boy's name, in fact, when I was a young laddie, my family called me (and still call me) Alistair as the gaelic equivalent of Alexander (my Sunday name). As you can see, I go by Alex these days.

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: Ian
Date: 05 Dec 96 - 06:13 PM

Ali,

I was equally surprised - but pleasantly so - to find you were of the fairer sex.

Here's to more such surprises! Cheers! - Ian

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: Alisdair
Date: 06 Dec 96 - 01:08 AM

Aye lads !

Slainte' !

Ali

Subject: RE: lyric request: Queen of All Argyle
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 06 Dec 96 - 11:22 PM

Hi- thanx for the lyrics. dick

Subject: Queen of All Argyle
From: Kathleen
Date: 04 Aug 98 - 03:36 PM

I was wondering if anyone could provide the full lyrics to "The Queen of All Argyle." I know the first verse, or a version of it:

Gentlemen, it is my duty To inform you of one beauty, Though I ask of you a favor: Not to seek her for a while. Though I own she is a creature Of character and feature, No words can paint the picture of The Queen of All Argyle.

And if you could have seen her, boys! Boys, if you had just been there! The swan was in her beauty And the morning in her smile. All the roses in the garden Would bow and ask her parden,

There are a few more lines in the chorus which presently escape my mind, but what I need are the rest of the vereses.

Later,

Kathleen

Subject: RE: Queen of All Argyle
From:
Date: 04 Aug 98 - 04:02 PM

And if you could have seen her, boys! Boys, if you had just been there! The swan was in her beauty And the morning in her smile. All the roses in the garden Would bow and ask her parden - for not one could match the beauty of the Queen of all Argyle.

On that evening that I mentioned, I passed with light intention, through a part of our dear country known for beauty and for style. Being a place of noble thinkers, of scholars and great drinkers but above them all for splendor shone the Queen of all Argyle

So my lads I needs to leave you, my intention not to grieve you, nor indeed would I deceive you, well I'll see you in a while. I must find some way to gain her, to court her and detain her... I fear my heart's in danger from the Queen of all Argyle.

(Great song - Andy Steward writes new songs that sound old and well sung... John

Subject: RE: Queen of All Argyle
From: Kathleen
Date: 05 Aug 98 - 05:46 PM

Thanks!

Silly Wizard does a bunch that I think are new, but are old and vice versa. This is one of my favorites.

Later,

Kathleen

Subject: RE: Queen of All Argyle
From: Sophie
Date: 17 Aug 98 - 08:49 AM

Silly Wizard are my favourite band ever! And yes, I think that song was on original by Andy M. Stewart. For all those interested, lots of Silly Wizard lyrics can be found at http://www.mindspring.com/~cwalters/rovers.html. Sophie

Subject: RE: Queen of All Argyle
From: Kathleen
Date: 19 Aug 98 - 05:17 PM

Muchas gracias, Sophie. I think I'll check it out.

Later,

Kathleen

Subject: looking for QUEEN OF ARGYLL
From: Geist
Date: 03 Oct 02 - 07:47 PM

i am sorry to do this. But i am a verry New too the Guitar. I have bin at it for a weakand i think i am lerning verry weal. But i can not find a copy of the song i relly wont to play. I have about 4 copies on mp3 but thay are all just a bit off on the Guitar portion of the song. what i would like is the bars and cords . If eney body has them And yes i have orderd the Anndy M Somg book but it ia on back order and has ben for months or so the man ant the stor ses.



thank you
and sorry for the spelling
Geist

Subject: RE: looking for QUEEN OF ARGYLL
From: Amergin
Date: 03 Oct 02 - 07:59 PM

queen of argyll

Subject: RE: looking for QUEEN OF ARGYLL
From: Geist
Date: 03 Oct 02 - 08:08 PM

cords and bares

Subject: RE: looking for QUEEN OF ARGYLL
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Oct 02 - 08:12 PM

Your link don't work, Amergin

Subject: RE: looking for QUEEN OF ARGYLL
From:
Date: 03 Oct 02 - 08:17 PM

We have several threads on the song.

Queen of Argyll This one links to DT's MIDI source

Queen of Argyll Someone posted Chords in this thread

Subject: RE: looking for QUEEN OF ARGYLL
From: Amergin
Date: 04 Oct 02 - 08:45 AM

link works fine for me....and yeah youre bloody welcome geist...

Subject: Origins: any info on The Queen of All Argyle
From: GUEST,kilshannig
Date: 29 Dec 06 - 10:49 AM

Does anyone has any information 'bout the song " The Queen of all Argyle"? I know who wrote it, who performed it( prefer the Silly W. version...), I know the words and the chords...what about the song itself? Would really want to know to add to the sleeve notes on our next album. WHOOO?

Subject: RE: Origins: any info on The Queen of All Argyle
From: Effsee
Date: 29 Dec 06 - 11:38 AM

It's in the DT, see:-   
http://www.mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=4839         
If that link doesn't get you to it use the search box but drop the "All" in the title.

Subject: RE: Origins: any info on The Queen of All Argyle
From: Peace
Date: 30 Dec 06 - 12:21 AM

Check here for the info you want.

I can NEVER get a damned thing to come up from the DT.

Subject: RE: Origins: any info on The Queen of All Argyle
From: GUEST,kilshannig
Date: 31 Dec 06 - 06:31 AM

thanks Effsee, but I already thought of that one, but I was hoping for more...and thanks for the link, Peace, a good addition to what Effsee gave me.
I guess it is just hard to want (and expect) usefull information from a song that is a "nowadays traditional" ...it has little history. Maybe the next step trying to reach Andy M. himself?!