Lyr Req: Glenlyon Lament (Hugh S. Roberton)

Subject: Glenlyons lament
From: GUEST,Hagard
Date: 20 Jan 01 - 07:49 PM

I'm wondering if anyone's got the lyrics for this song as Corries sings it. Would also like to have the lyrics of Kings farewell. Thanks, Hagard

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 20 Jan 01 - 08:13 PM

The second song you mention may perhaps be  King Fareweel  It was made by Andy Hunter from bits of traditional songs and a broadside ballad.

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: GUEST,Hagard
Date: 20 Jan 01 - 08:37 PM

It is this song indeed. But, alas, Glenlyon lament still eludes me...

Subject: Lyr Add: GLENLYON LAMENT
From: TamthebamfraeScotland
Date: 21 Jan 01 - 07:18 AM

The words to GlenLyon Lament.

1.
Waly waly up the bank waly waly up the brae
Waly by yon riverside we were won't to gae

Ch.
Hovan hovan hovan eerie hovan hovan o
hovan hovan eerie hovan hovan o

2.
Gone were but the winter cold Gone were but the snow
I would sleep as he where the violets blow

This song is in a book called Song of the isles By Hugh s. Roberton

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: TamthebamfraeScotland
Date: 11 Mar 01 - 12:40 PM

Hello Hagard,

If you're still looking for the words, just go this thread.

Stevieribs

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: TamthebamfraeScotland
Date: 25 Apr 01 - 08:28 AM

Hello Hagard,

I've wrote out the words to you and yet I don't know if you've got them or not.

I you have then please tell me and if not then I can give you them.

I think it's rude that you ask people for lyrics and they go out of their way to get you them and then they hear no reply from the person who posted request.

Tom

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: DonMeixner
Date: 25 Apr 01 - 11:10 PM

Hey Tom,

I'll thank you for them, I've wondered after them for years. Thanks a lot.

Don

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: Stewie
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 12:35 AM

Tom, I have had Roberton's little book for years, but I have absolutely no recollection of how I came by it. I love the descriptions of how the songs should be sung: 'Glenlyon Lament' - 'With serene beauty and deep feeling, never dragged'.

--Stewie.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: DonMeixner
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 08:43 AM

As I recall The Corries do this song sung against the drones of a bagpipe. I believe its on Strings and Things. I recall very little medoly being played but what melody is there s the melody sung by Ronnie Browne. Some of the best vocal harmonies sung by Ronnie Browne and Roy Williamson on this song. Two remarkable voices making a really simple song a thing of exceptional quality.

Don

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: DonMeixner
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 08:44 AM

Ahhh... that would be, Melody.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyon Lament (Hugh S. Roberton)
From: GUEST,Roldo
Date: 13 May 14 - 02:45 AM

This lament is also known as "Griogal Cridhe". Here's link to lyrics: http://www.celticlyricscorner.net/mackenziefiona/griogal.htm

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyon Lament (Hugh S. Roberton)
From: GUEST
Date: 13 May 14 - 02:51 AM

Also you can hear this version on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeKcip9EtV0