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Thread #20960   Message #222344
Posted By: Ringer
03-May-00 - 02:02 PM
Thread Name: Help: Who Was Kishmul? (Kishmul's/Riever's Galley)
Subject: Lyr Add: KEISHMUL'S GALLEY
My version of KEISHMUL'S GALLEY comes from Alex Campbell's album, Yours Aye, recorded round 1966 (I'm at work & going from memory).

Aside: I don't think I've played this record since about 1975 until just a few weeks ago when I was discussing with an old pal all the versions we had between us of She Moved Through the Fair. A Campbell's version of that song is so bad that it brings tears to your eyes. K'sG is better./Aside:

High upon the Bannochie,
On this day of days, seaward I gaze
Watching Keishmul's Galley sailing.
Oh lee oh doh far lee oh doh. (or words to that effect)

Bravely home she battles
'Gainst the hurtling waves, no more to roam.
Anchor cable nor tackle has she.
Oh lee etc

Now, at last, 'gainst wind and tide
They've brought her to 'neath Keishmul's walls.
Keishmul's castle of ancient glory.
Oh lee, etc

Here's red wine and feast for heroes;
And harping too, and fish and roe (?)
For those young and daring heroes.
Oh lee, etc

Hope I haven't offended any Scot by my spelling or transliteration. And it's all from memory.