27 Aug 99 - 11:38 AM (#109007) Subject: Fool and the Lady From: cb Does any one have the lyrics to a song called (I think) The Fool and the Lady. Beautiful music, sentiment, etc. I can't give you any other help other than the story is about a medieval lady who falls in love with the court fool (again, I think). Thanks |
12 May 05 - 07:01 AM (#1483165) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Fool and the Lady From: GUEST,A nightengale piping in green forest halls It's been nearly six years since this request was posted. If the poster is still looking, I can help. And I want some help in return! The song is usually entitled "Karelia's Song," and the lyrics are widely available on the net by referencing that title. Check out: http://www.geocities.com/mot@swbell.net/msb_59.txt, where I found lyrics and guitar chords. Now, here's the help I need ... I was given a homemade tape with this song on it 12 years ago, and I have no idea who the artist is, or what album/tape/CD it comes from. BUT, it is entitled "The Fool and the Lady" rather than "Karelia's Song." Since the latter is the usual title, it is very possible that you and I have been listening to the very same recording -- and that you can tell me the name of the woman who sings the song, and the name of the album. Can you? |
12 May 05 - 10:27 AM (#1483299) Subject: Lyr/Chord Add: KARELIA'S SONG (David Watson) From: Sorcha KARELIA'S SONG Mot's Songbook C G Am EmCan't be of any help about the artist. |
12 May 05 - 10:47 AM (#1483316) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Fool and the Lady From: GUEST,MMario I'd suggest asking at rec.org.sca |
12 May 05 - 10:50 AM (#1483321) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Fool and the Lady From: GUEST Music and Karelia's Song lyrics copyright 1980 David Watson mp3 @ http://rocky.itasca.net/~corrie/mp3/ |
04 Nov 06 - 10:53 PM (#1876454) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Fool and the Lady From: GUEST,cb I can't believe it. I just happened to stummble on the name Karelia's Song and tried to find the lyrics on Mudcat. It has been seven years since I made the original post. To the person who responded in 2005 - thanks. The person/group I heard perform this song was Ceili's Muse who became Six Mile Bridge and is now the Maggie Drennon Band. I found a listing for the CD "The Dark Lady" by Ceili's Muse which has "Korelia's Song" (spelled with an "o" - that was not a typo. I don't have a copy of the CD and it appears to not be available any longer but I found a recording by Lisa Theriot on "A Turning of the Seasons" CD. Hope this helps. |
28 Jul 08 - 04:24 AM (#2399226) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Karelia's Song (Iolo Fitzowen) From: GUEST,cm If it's a tape you have, It might also be the original Ceili's Muse release, "One Voice." Ceili's Muse was initially a duet comprised of Mary Maddux and Stephany Bingham (later Stephany Freeman and later still Maggie Drennon), which became something of a minor legend in the Houston celtic/sca scene during the late 80's, early 90's. I don't recall that there was ever a CD pressing of "One Voice." Mary and Stephany traded off singing duties, while the guitar was almost all Mary. (I have photos somewhere of Stephany holding a guitar and looking very silly with it.) If the version you heard was heavily produced with a lot of reverb, it's the "Dark Lady" version with Maggie singing (released in 1995, after the duet split and Maggie took the name). The "One Voice" version is much simpler, with a more complex voice ... that's Mary. |
12 Feb 10 - 11:49 AM (#2837193) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Karelia's Song (David Watson) From: GUEST,H.Brummack On the same tune: Iolo's song: Down in Brwyn Gwlad town lives a jolly good fellow whos figure is really a comical sight, f or his forhead is bald and his eyes will amaze you, and his gold-colored codpiece is really quite bright. He wears baggy pants, and a ragged old tunic His shoes give his tootsies a room with a view. And he acts very silly, and does antler dances And answeres when summoned, by the name "Master Moo" (he and his wife moo at each other) His real name is Iolo, Don Iolo Fitzowen His white sash and Laurel are both well desererved, For he'll build you a crossbow like those in museums Or thrash you at swashbuckling without reserve. He's a shaper of wood, and of bone and of leather, A shaper of souls with a word to the wise. He has carved standing stones to remember the fallen, and he'll sing you a song to bring tears to your eyes. Of the Great Selke's bride and a cruel lass name Jenny, Karelia's lover and Merddyn's gay flute. And the old standing stones and a host of Welsh heros Spring once more to life when he picks up his lute. He's a craftsman, composer, a foole and a fighter, A good friend to many, He'll come when you call. And he'll dance in the garden, and sing in the moonlight Like a nightingale piping in a green forest hall. |
29 Mar 12 - 10:57 AM (#3330635) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Karelia's Song (David Watson) From: GUEST,the first Ceilis Muse Hi there! My name is Mary Maddux, and I first learned Karelia's song in the SCA. I could not help but fall in love with it! I formed Celie's Muse and Stephany Bingham/Maggie Drennon and I sang it areound Houston at our gigs. The recording Dark Lady was created after I left the band, It may be either Melanie O'Sullivan who sings it, or Maggie. Anders Johansen is the main guitarist.... Hope this bit of history helps! I so love this song, and admire the creator of it... Mary |