Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Seanie26 Date: 09 Feb 07 - 11:48 AM Hello folks!! I'm trying to find the name/singer to a song...... its irish and speaks of Newfoundland.... however the only lyrics that comes to mind and should ring a bell with someone are: 'Deres and Dose and Dese and Dats!'..... Can anyone out there help me with this one?!?! Thanks in advance! |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: Peace Date: 09 Feb 07 - 05:05 PM GEST Songs Of Newfoundland And Labrador Lower on the first page there's a place you could e-mail the folks at GEST. That would be your best place to look for an answer. Those folks know Nfld music. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Guest...Catherine Date: 17 Feb 07 - 11:34 AM Re: Looking for a song Thank you "Peace" and "McGrath of Harlow". I've found it. I couldn't believe my eyes. I came across an old scrapbook that I had put in a box when Mom passed away. I opened it up and lo and behold, there it was on the first page. I think Mom is watching over me. ps: "Peace"...Mom was born and raised in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and her and Dad raised 9 children there. She is the only person I've ever heard sing it. She may have learned from her father who sang quite a bit and I was often told stories about Saturday night card parties and singalongs. The song is called "The sailor and his Bride". Perhaps you've heard it. If not, I could include the song for you. Thanks everyone...I would never have found this if I hadn't taken the time to check out your website and to post a message. I've never done this before. Thank you. I also found a few more interesting songs in her scrapbook including another of my favourites "His days work was done" (old Irish song, I think). |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 17 Feb 07 - 12:47 PM Here's a link to the song on the other thread. Glad you found it and came back to tell us, Catherine. I've never heard that song - it looks as if it'd be a good one to sing. And that's a lovely story to go with it. It's a bit reminiscent of this song, which exists in a number of versions - but this is clealry a different sonmg. I'm know if you'd care to share some of those other songs with us here people would welcome that. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Catherine Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:04 PM Oh! That's beautiful. I've never heard it before. I sure would love to know the tune to that one but since I don't have a sound card just yet, guess I'll have to wait. Thank you...I would love to share some other songs with your chat room. Give me a chance to type them up and then paste them into my reply. You'll hear from me soon. |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE MERMAID From: GUEST,Wayne Date: 22 Feb 07 - 06:40 PM Catherine, Is the song that you're looking for "The mermaid Song"? Here's the lyrics. Twas Friday morn when we set sail And we were not far from the land When the captain, he spied a lovely mermaid With a comb and a glass in her hand O the ocean's waves will roll And the stormy winds will blow While we poor sailors go skipping to the top And the landlubbers lie down below (below, below) And the landlubbers lie down below And up spoke the captain of our gallant ship And a well-spoken man was he I have me a wife in Salem by the sea And tonight she a widow will be And up spoke the cookie of our gallant ship And a red hot cookie was he Saying I care much more for my pots and my pans Than I do for the bottom of the sea Then up spoke the cabinboy, of our gallant ship And a nasty little lad was he. I'm not quite sure I can spell "mermaid" But I'm going to the bottom of the sea. Then three times around went our gallant ship And three times around went she Three times around went our gallant ship And she sank to the bottom of the sea Wayne |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Wayne Date: 22 Feb 07 - 06:49 PM Sean26, I believe the song you're looking for is called "Nothing Like a Newfoundlander". It was sung by the Carlton Showband back in 1975. It contains the line "Dem and Does and Dese and Dat". Wayne |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Wayne Date: 22 Feb 07 - 06:52 PM Oops, guess I should have read ALL of the thread before submitting the bit about the "Mermaid Song". Sorry everybody. Wayne |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 22 Feb 07 - 06:53 PM Read back the last three or four posts, Wayne. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Tammy Canning Date: 28 Jul 07 - 11:33 PM Doing some research about places and I'm looking for the song that they sang for come year in newfoundland in 1966 the only word that I can remember are COME HOME TO NEWFOUNDLAND IT'S COME YEAR I would appericate it very much Thank you Tammy, you will get a quicker and probably better response by asking for the lyrics in their own separate thread. I have started one for you HERE. joe clone |
Subject: Lyr Add: A NEWFOUNDLAND COME HOME SONG (Scammell) From: Jim Lad Date: 29 Jul 07 - 01:12 AM A Newfoundland Come Home Song (Arthur R. Scammell) We've spanned the Great Island, we've bridged the wide streams, Building the new Newfoundland of our dreams; We welcome our kinfolk, and all those who roam, Back to the firesides, the warm hearths of home. Then come in your thousands our first Come Home Year, Give us your blessing and join us in cheer; Though letters and phone calls we always enjoy, You in the flesh is what we want, me boy! So bring all the family and park them on us, Junior and Senior, we don't mind the fuss; Leave all cares behind wherever you are, Start the cruise homeward, our doors are ajar. You don't have to linger if boats are stormbound, Don't have to wait till the steamer calls round; There's rivers to fish in with dry or wet fly, Guides to instruct those who Seldom-Come-By. Discover once more in the land of your birth, Sweet simple pleasures and sources of mirth; There'll be lots of weddings, there's one at Renews — Jig a few codfish and cook your own brewis! We'll sing the old songs, there's some new ones just out, Try out your tonsils and make a glad shout; Nobody may ask you, so just Come-By-Chance, Join the soiree at the Keliigrew's dance. Our time spent together will ebb like the tide, Distance may part us but never divide; We want you to know we are proud that you came — Some things have changed but the folks are the same. Arthur R. Scammell |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,tyler odriscoll Date: 08 Oct 07 - 06:02 PM gary odriscoll is my uncle |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,albert_smith_1964 Date: 03 Dec 07 - 09:54 PM dick nolan didnt write aunt martias sheep.It was Winston and Elles Coles.Who happens to be my uncles from Carmensville newfoundland |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST Date: 02 Mar 08 - 03:40 PM I am looking for the lyrics for the song "Popcorn Pudding" by the "Moonshiners" thanks |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Suffolk Miracle Date: 03 Mar 08 - 05:26 AM There was a fantastic vinyl isuued by Folkwats in the 1960s called Songs From The Outports Of Newfoundland. It consists of field recordings made by McEdward Leach. My precious copy is entombed in a box somewhere, but from memory there are at least two Irish songs on it - Finnigan's Wake and another song with a similar subject. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 04 Mar 08 - 04:06 PM Courtesy of GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador, here are the lyrics to Popcorn Pudding. :) |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Brenda Daley Date: 06 Mar 08 - 04:20 PM hi , i'm looking for the lyrics of 7 years i loved a sailor by the Dorymen :) thankyou |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 12 Mar 08 - 10:31 AM To give credit where credit is due, I was just informed that Popcorn Pudding was written by Charlie Reardon of St. Anthony, NL. GEST GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Fergus O'Byrne Date: 24 Mar 08 - 12:53 PM Just a note to all hands that Jim Payne and I Payne released a CD How Good Is Me Life ( www.Singsong Inc.ca ). One of the songs I rewcorded is Carroll Ban from the Come and I Will Sing You collection. Fergus O'Byrne |
Subject: RE: i am looking for the song labrador rose From: beth008 Date: 20 Apr 08 - 01:40 PM |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 20 Apr 08 - 08:39 PM Dick Gardiner of Labrador City, NL, wrote this song which was recorded by the Flummies (Songs of Labrador, 1988). :-) http://www.wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/03/rose.htm |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,mainland newfie Date: 05 May 08 - 03:23 PM hey all, looking for the lyrics to "Candlelight & Wine" if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 05 May 08 - 08:48 PM Here's the love song Dermot O'Reilly wrote for his wife, Candlelight And Wine, courtesy of GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador. If you want to watch a YouTube video of the song, go to the bottom of the GEST Ryan's Fancy Artist Listing Page where Candlelight And Wine is the second song on a Dermot O'Reilly tribute video. :-) |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,BF Date: 13 Aug 08 - 02:41 PM i cannot find the lyrics to west moon as done by the byrnes and baxter wareham on towards the sunset...if you could help it would be appreciated...drop me a line at bcfranci@dal.ca |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 13 Aug 08 - 08:31 PM Guest BF ~ From your post it apears your search criteria may be off. I haven't seen any lyrics, but here are some information sources via Google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&sa=2&q=%22West+Moon%22+%2BWareham%22 GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Jason Quilty Date: 15 Aug 08 - 10:57 PM Long ago I heard an old traditional song about 3 brothers who had went hunting game with their father and had strayed from him and they eventually froze to death and there was a funeral with 3 white caskets. In the song I think the boys names were willy, billy, and nick... Has anyone heard of such a song???? Love to have the lyrics for it.. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jason |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Crystal - Arnolds Cove Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:59 PM what is the song that goes....? "I see the light, across the bay... I see the light, not far away...." ????? thats all I can remember and google is not helping much, anyone know what this song is??? please and thanks alot for you help. :) |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 16 Aug 08 - 05:19 PM How about Portland Town by Steve Romanoff of Schooner Fare? :-) |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: skarpi Date: 16 Aug 08 - 05:35 PM Banks of Newfoundland |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 08 - 01:34 PM I am looking for the song about Aunt Martha feeling sorry for the boys and taking them some meat.She ends up in jail next to the boys because she took them moose and didn't have a tag for it. I heard the song once and have been looking for it ever since. Anyone know the name of the song, any lines in it, anything, so I can try to find it? |
Subject: Lyr Add: AUNT MARTHA'S SHEEP (Ellis Coles) From: CET Date: 31 Dec 08 - 02:56 PM That's "Aunt Martha's Sheep" by Ellis Coles and first recorded by Dick Nolan: Come gather all around me and I'll sing to you a tale, About the boys in Carmanville who almost went to jail. It happened on a November's night when all hands were asleep, We crept up over Joe Tulk's hill and stole Aunt Martha's sheep. Now if you pay attention I know I'll make you laugh, They never went to steal the sheep, they went to steal the calf. The old cow she got angry 'cause they woke her from her sleep, We couldn't take any chances so we had to steal the sheep. We caught the woolly animal and dragged her from her pen, She says good-bye to the little lamb she'd never see again. She knew that those dark strangers soon would take her life, In less than half an hour she felt that dreadful knife. Aunt Martha she got angry when she heard about the loss, She said she'd catch the robbers no matter what the cost. Next morning just at sunrise she to the office went, And to the R.C.M.P. a telegram she sent. The Mountie got the message and started in to read, This is from Aunt Martha telling an awful deed. Last night my sheep was stolen by whom I cannot tell, I'd like for you to catch them and take them off to jail. Just a short time later about twelve o'clock that night, We had the sheep a'cooking and everyone feeling tight. The smell of mutton and onions no man could ask for more, We were chug-luggin' Dominion[1] when a Mountie walked in the door. Said sorry boys, your party I really don't mean to wreck. I smelled the meat a'cookin' and I had to come in and check. You see the sheep was stolen and the thief is on the loose. I said, Come right in and join us, sir, we're having a piece of moose. He said thanks a lot and he sat right down and I gave him a piece of the sheep. This is the finest piece of moose I knows I ever eat. About two o'clock in the morning he bid us all good-day, If we get any clues on the sheep, sir, we'll phone you right away. He said thanks a lot, you're a darn fine bunch, and your promise I know you'll keep. And if everyone was as good as you she wouldn't have lost her sheep. After he left we had the piece we had in the oven to roast, We might have stole the sheep, boys, but the Mountie ate the most. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: Bob the Postman Date: 01 Jan 09 - 09:10 AM Sounds like our guest is looking for a different song, however, a parody or "answer song" to "Aunt Martha's Sheep", similar to the song "You Can't Fool A Newfoundlander" which may be found on GEST's site. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: Charmion Date: 01 Jan 09 - 11:53 AM Right you are, Bob. I knew "Aunt Martha's Sheep", which was a big hit in Halifax during the 70s, when I was hangin' out in the bars, but I never heard the "reply" song. That GEST site is excellent. That was me posting under CET's name -- too lazy to change the cookie. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Margaree Girl Date: 10 Jan 09 - 07:56 AM Hello, Would any of you have the lyrics to "Candlelight and Wine" by Dermot O'Reilly? |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: Bob the Postman Date: 10 Jan 09 - 09:42 AM Good old GEST does it again. Search for your song in the alphabetical song title list. Now with video link. New. Improved. |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: Malcolm Douglas Date: 10 Jan 09 - 10:13 AM Or you could type Candlelight and Wine into the onsite search engine here ('Lyrics and Knowledge Search' at the top of every page); you'd find that it has been posted here twice: Lyr Add: CANDLELIGHT AND WINE (Dermot O'Reilly) (1998) Lyr Add: CANDLELIGHT AND WINE (Dermot O'Reilly) (2003) |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Guest Date: 10 Jan 09 - 08:12 PM i am looking for the lyrics to Tracks to Knob Lake, Bonny Bunch of Roses-O and Hard, hard times . could you please also say the names of who sings these songs ? |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 10 Jan 09 - 10:18 PM Here are all three of your requested songs, Guest, Guest, courtesy of GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador: http://wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/16/track.htm http://wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/12/bunchroses.htm http://wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/01/hard.htm |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Paul Date: 13 Jan 09 - 10:57 AM Can someone please tell me where Joe Tulk's Hill is. It's mentioned in Aunt Martha's Sheep and I can't seem to find it anywhere. Is it a real place? Thank You. |
Subject: Lyr Add: LOSS OF THE MARION (Simani) From: GUEST,Harrison Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:36 PM I love singing our newfoundland music. So here's some songs and more to follow when I get some more spare time LOSS OF THE MARION (by Simani) In {G}1915 on the {C}tenth day of {A}June At {D}Burk's wharf the Marion {G}lay Prepared for the {G7}banks as was cus{C}tom to {A}do All loa{D}ded with caplin for {G}bait. The wind fron the northwest a fine summer's breeze As Ike Jones from St. Jacques he steered While the boys in the folks hole made plans for that night When they'd all go ashore in St.Pierre. Some were uneasy, there'd be trouble they said 'Cause Ike Jones was noted to fight. At the Cafe de France on the last trip he made A Frenchman had threatened his life. The challenge to fight was issued that night While the cheap French liquor ran free The French captain then warned the Marion's men He would answer their challenge at sea. Next day the Marion set sail again And so the story relays The French beam trawler weighed anchor as well And followed close by in her wake. Chorus # 1 She's a {D}Fortune Bay schooner heading {G}out for the banks With {C}fine hardy {A}Fortune Bay {D}men But some {G}on the cape were rum{C}oured to {A}say She'd {D}never be heard from a{A}gain The fate which befell the Marion's crew And their schooner will never be known. No trace or good tidings were ever again To be heard by those waiting at home Some say the Frenchman was true to his word, Some say he confessed 'fore he died, That he scuttled the Marion and settled the debt Not taking one man 'oer the side. Families of Skinners and Vallis and Miles Grieved for their loved ones on shore, And the Newfoundland story of loss to the sea Was told as so often before Chorus # 2 She's a Fortune Bay schooner heading out from St. Jacques With a fine crew of Fortune Bay men. But never no more will she pass by the light With her jib flapping into the wind. |
Subject: Lyr Add: MUSIC AND FRIENDS (Simani) From: GUEST,Harrison Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:38 PM MUSIC AND FRIENDS (Simani) I've done a lot of living and I've found No matter where you go the whole world round They always go together hand in hand Where there's one there'll be the other music and friends When blue skies turn to grey and hide the sun When tired hands their daily work has done Nothing seems to turn things round again And make the whole world right like music and friends Music and friends it's so good to bring together music and friends Side by side no one can break them when we take the time to make them Nothing else can take the place of music and friends Music and friends it's so good to bring together music and friends Side by side no one can break them When we take the time to make them when there's one there'll be the other music and friends Nothing makes the whole world right like music and friends |
Subject: Lyr Add: EXCURSION AROUND THE BAY From: GUEST,Harrison Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:40 PM EXCURSION AROUND THE BAY It was early Monday morning and the day been calm and fine To the Harbor Grace excursion with the boys to have a time And just before the sailor pulled the gang way from the pier I saw some fella haul me wife aboard as a volunteer O Me O My I heard me poor wife cry O Me O My I think I'm gonna die O Me O My I heard me poor wife say I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay We had three hundred souls on board, oh what a splendid sight Both strong and regimental to make our spirits bright With me self being in the double with the funny things they'd say And they'd choke themselves from laughing when they see us in the bay Chorus: O Me O My Now me wife she got no better She turned a sickly green I gave her soap and candy fat pork and gasoline Castor-oil and sugar of candy I rubbed hair oil on her face And they said she'd be a dandy when she reaches Harbour Grace Chorus: O Me O My My wife she got no better, my wife my darling dear The screeches from her trolly you could hear in Carbonear I searched every place in Harbor Grace, searched every store and shop, To get her something for the cure or take her to the hop. Chorus: O Me O My She died below the Brandy's as we were coming back We buried her in the ocean wrapped up in the Union Jack And now I am a single man in search of a pretty face And the woman who says she'll have me, sure I'm off for Harbour Grace. |
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: SALTWATER JOYS From: GUEST,Harrison Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:43 PM SALTWATER JOYS Buddy Wasisname And The Other Fellers. Capo on 5th fret Just to {C}wake up in the {G}morning to the {Am}quiet of the {F}cove And to {C}hear Aunt Bessie {G7}talking to her{C}self And to {C}hear poor Uncle {G}John mumbling {Am}wishes to old {F}Nell, It {C}made me feel like {G7}everything was {C}fine. I was {G}born down by the {Am}water, It's {F}here I'm gonna {C}stay; I've {G}searched for all the {Am}reasons why {F}I should go {C}away, But I haven't got the {G}thrist for all those {Am}modern-day {F}toys, So {C}I'll just take my chances with those {G7}salt-water {C}joys. {C}Following the little {G}brook as it {Am}trickles to the {F}shore In the {C}autumn when the {G7}trees are flaming {C}red, Kicking {C}leaves that fall around {G7}me, watching {Am}sunset paint the {F}hills, It's {C}all I'll ever {G7}need to feel at {C}home. {G}This this island that we {Am}cling to has been {F}handed down with {C}pride By {G}folks who fought to {Am}live here, taking hard{F}ships all in {C}stride, So I'll compliment her {G}beauty, {Am}hold on to my {F}goodbyes, {C}Stay and take my chances with those {G7}salt-water {C}joys. {C}How can I leave those {G}mornings with the {Am}sunrise on the {F}cove And the {C}gulls like flies sur{G7}rounding Clayton's {C}wharf? {C}Platter's Island wrapped in {G}rainbow in the {Am}evening after {F}fog, The {C}ocean smells are {G7}perfume to my {C}soul. {G}Some go to where the {Am}buildings {F}reach to meet the {C}clouds, {G}Where warm and gentle {Am}people turn to {F}swarm in faceless {C}crowds. So I'll do without their {G}riches, the {Am}glamour and the {F}noise, And I'll {C}stay and take my chances with those salt{G7}water {C}toys. {G}Some go to where the {Am}buildings {F}reach to meet the {C}clouds, {G}Where warm and gentle {Am}people turn to {F}swarm in faceless {C}crowds. So I'll do without their {G}riches, the {Am}glamour and the {F}noise, And I'll {C}stay and take my chances with those salt{G7}water {C}joys.
Thanks for posting all the songs. -Joe Offer, Forum Moderator- |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GEST Date: 23 Jan 09 - 10:16 PM It doesn't seem to make much sense to be cluttering this thread with copies of song pages from Frank White's old Web site, the remnants of which reside at http://nfldsongs.tripod.com/ when GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador has been expanding Frank's old site since he retired seven years ago with an additional 2,000 songs and now almost 500 YouTube videos. All people have to do is go there and visit their local archivist - GEST |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST Date: 13 Jul 09 - 10:31 AM the name of that song is portland town the one with i see the lights across the bay i see the lights not far away by the masterless men |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,karen Date: 11 Dec 09 - 06:11 PM Im looking for lyrics to song by Ed and Baxter Wareham Toward The Sunset Please help me Thanks |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,sheila wiseman Date: 02 Mar 10 - 06:41 PM Hi guys my name is Sheila born and breed in St. John's, there is no place like home or our great songs but could someone post the words of the answer to Aunt Martha's Sheep thanks so much. Sheila Wiseman Edmonton, Alberta
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Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Darryl Date: 23 Mar 10 - 03:59 PM I just started learning how to play, I can find most songs with chords on the internet but I cannot find one of my favourites, McRory.. Can someone post them on this site if they have it... Thank you kindly |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,Jimmy Date: 19 Jun 10 - 02:13 PM I'm looking for the lyrics to "I'm A Cape Breton Newfoundlander". |
Subject: RE: Irish Newfoundland lyrics From: GUEST,jenille Date: 30 Jun 10 - 09:38 PM i think that it should be a sailor stood pointing far out on the shore |
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