Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'

Subject: Lyr Add: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Teribus
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 05:13 AM

I wonder if anyone can tell me what artists have recorded the Scottish song "Jimmy Raeburn" and provide CD titles that feature this song.

Thanks,

Teribus.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Nerd
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 12:07 PM

The tannahill Weavers did it, I think on the album Passage. It's usually called "Jamie Raeburn," or "Jamie Raeburn's Farewell," so a google search will probably turn up some recordings.

Also on 'Lassies Fair & Laddies Braw'
by Heather Heywood

Also on Ossian's first, self-titled album, from the Springthyme label.

etc...

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: michaelr
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 07:32 PM

My band recorded it! Available through our website. There's a sound bite here.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,Phil Cooper
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 12:38 AM

Bobby Watt has recored it, as has Ossian, and my band as well. Great song.

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Roberto
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 01:54 AM

Ewan MacColl, in Chorus from the Gallows. The Tannahill Weavers' is in the anthology (The Best) and in Passage.

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Teribus
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 03:03 AM

Thanks to all for the information above, it really is a terrific song.

All the best.

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,MacDoff
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 03:04 AM

We (the band carritwen) did a wee version made famous by the Tannahill Weavers on their album "The Passage".
www.carritwen.nl
I think this is a lovely version but others are fine as well, amongst them the version of Ossian, sung by the late Tony Cuffe.
All the best

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,Erich
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 04:27 AM

some more:
Cilla Fisher & Artie Trezise (Scotsfolk at its best)Autogram-GE
Ian Manuel (The Dales of Caledonia) Topic
Martyn Wyndham-Read (Martyn Wyndham-Read) Trailer/Leader
The Corries (Live from Scotland Vol 4)

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: BobKnight
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 04:57 AM

Arthur Johnston does a great version too.

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,Lighter
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 07:02 AM

Don't overlook Kelly Kennedy. Exceptionally fine singing and piano arrangement.

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Susan of DT
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 07:03 AM

Heather Heywood- Lassie's Fair and Lassie's Braw
Ewan MacColl-Chorus from Gallows
Jessie Murray -Edinburgh Festival ceildh
Davie Stewart - Go on, Sing Another Song
Folk Songs of Britain, Vol 7 - Fair Game and Foul

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,Scabby Douglas
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 09:40 AM

There's a video of the fine Glasgow singer Tom Laurie singing it at the Craigdarroch in Moniaive during the Folk Festival a couple of years back.

The waltz tempo came about through over-enthusiastic accompanists, much to Tom's irritation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohvh5vk7UZc

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,Scabby Douglas
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 09:42 AM

Blicky:

blicky

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 11 Jan 13 - 02:16 PM

Duncan McCrone as well.
Tom Laurie is a great singer, and I think, usually prefers to go unaccompanied. He usually comes to our session at Innerleithen Music Festival.

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Jan 13 - 02:24 PM

Jamie Raeburn by Barbara Dickson
If it goes - Far frae the bonny hills and dales of Caledonia
Somewhere I have a tape of her at Hexham Festival, Lizzie Higgins on the same bill
But is our ten years ago enquirer still interested?

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,JHW(cookie on old computer)again
Date: 11 Jan 13 - 04:16 PM

Just checked the text in Digitrad and see Willie Scott songbook. If you think of Willie you can't but hear the lilt and picture the twinkle...
I'm sure Barbara Dickson sang Jamie and what a powerful driving version it was

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 Jan 13 - 01:51 AM

Danny Spooner sang it in a concert at Wellington, NZ, back in 1973. I have a recording of it but I don't think anyone else has!
Robyn

Subject: RE: Need Info: Recording of 'Jimmy Raeburn'
From: GUEST,Mike Yates
Date: 12 Jan 13 - 03:20 AM

Other recordings include those by Dougie Scott (on the CD "Borderers" - Kyloe 102) and the English gypsy singer Phoebe Smith (she called it "Johnny Abourne", on the CD "The Yellow Handkerchief" - Veteran VT136CD). Both CDs are available from Veteran Mail Order.