Subject: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Date: 06 Aug 98 - 04:26 PM I have ben looking all over the web for music and/or lyrics to some of Tommy Sands great work. His Singing of the Times is more pertinent today then it was years ago. I have his "There were Roses" but am looking for lyrics for Sing of the Times, Humpty Dumpty was Pushed, Children of the Dole, I'm going back on the bicycle... you just have to hear these. There were Roses may be the finest irish folk song ever. It's in the database. Any words on sources, homepages, etc. out there in www land would immensely appreciated. (Is he any relation to Bobby Sands?) Thanks. John Hyaduck |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: alison Date: 06 Aug 98 - 08:29 PM Hi, you don't happen to have a tune for "there were roses", do you? slainte Alison |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Big Mick Date: 06 Aug 98 - 09:50 PM I believe Finbar Furey told me that Tommy is Bobby's brother or nephew. It is indeed one of the most poigniant(sp?) songs ever. alison, I would be happy to mail you the tune. Let me know at mlane@accn.org. Mick |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Zorro Date: 07 Aug 98 - 02:21 AM Hey guys, I have a Tommy Sands Songbook, from Elm Grove Music, in association with Spring Records 50 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co. Down BT343AA.(Northern Ireland) Bobby was Tommy's cousin. ALLISON, I have the music to There were roses, but I don't know how to put the melody into print.If you'll E-mail me, I'll copy it and send it to you. hcarson@orbitworld.net. (I don't have a scanner0 The song book includes: There were roses, Misty Morning Shore, Don't call me early in the morning, I'm Going back on the bicycle, Children of the Dole, When the Music Starts to Play, Humpty Dumpty, etc, etc.... |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,andreas@EUnet.yu Date: 04 Oct 01 - 05:41 AM Please, could You send me the lyrics for Tommy Sands song: Daughters and Sons Thanks in advance Andrej from Belgrade |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: sian, west wales Date: 04 Oct 01 - 06:56 AM I heard the Sands family recently just outside of Newry, and bought one of the albums - superb! There Were Roses is on it - but also some humourous songs like Don't Call Me Early and The Spade (some written by other family members?) Well worth adding to any repetoire! Also, a very very nice rendition of Banks of the Bann. sian |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Wolfgang Date: 04 Oct 01 - 07:26 AM for Andrej (mail sent): YOUR DAUGHTERS AND YOUR SONS Wolfgang |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: nutty Date: 04 Oct 01 - 07:29 AM I believe Colm Sands is from the same family .... all very talented singer/song-writers |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: nutty Date: 04 Oct 01 - 07:35 AM There's an interesting Sands Family Website CLICK HERE |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: celticblues5 Date: 04 Oct 01 - 09:53 AM Zorro or Mick - Even if you are unable to post the notation for There Were Roses, could you please post the chords? Thanks so much! |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Wolfgang Date: 04 Oct 01 - 10:09 AM Old thread titled Chords for there were roses Wolfgang |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Frank Maher Date: 04 Oct 01 - 10:27 AM Tommy has a Radio Show on www.downtown.co.uk You can e-mail Him at tommy.sands@downtown.co.uk |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 04 Oct 01 - 05:57 PM Here is Tommy Sand's website including a line to a sound file of a powerful song he's made about the September 11th events. And here is a link to the words. Which were posted by Frank Maher). |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,Boab Date: 05 Oct 01 - 04:50 AM Ive had fairly frequent contact with Tommy over the years, and have never been given the impression that he was a close relative of Bobby Sands. Colm is, indeed, his brother. Last time I heard Tommy live was when I took a short walk up over the hill from Doolin to where he was appearing in a local hall. He introduced me that night to one of the funniest guys I have ever met---Crawford Howard. Try and get hold of Crawford's "Diagonal Steam Trap"; if you can penetrate that broad "Belfawast"accent, it's hilarious! Boab |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 05 Oct 01 - 06:47 PM Boab, does this mean you CAN penetrate the accent??? I have one song from the album you mention, Town of Belfast (not quite sure of the title), and I could do with a little help. I'll post it in another thread before long. I asked Tommy about his family's relationship with Bobby Sands last year (because I'd heard the same), and he told me he'd been a distant cousin. No idea how distant. Probably along the lines of 'we know we're related but our families were never close'. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Murray MacLeod Date: 05 Oct 01 - 06:54 PM Opinions vary re Crawford Howard. I , like Boab, think he is hilarious. His parody of "The Green Fields of France" aka "Willie McBride" has given offence to some folkies. Not me, I bust a gut laughing the first time I heard him do it. Murray |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,kirk Date: 05 Oct 01 - 07:31 PM I'm looking for the rest of the lyrics for I'm a rover and seldom sober The chorus is "Just lay my head upon a keg of brandy,it is my fancy I do declare. For when I'm drinking I'm always thinking of lovely Molly of the county Claire |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 06 Oct 01 - 05:41 PM Kirk, unless the request is somehow related to Tommy Sands it is probably best to start a new thread as people will not realise it is here. Also, you're sure to find 'I'm a Rover' by going to the Digitrad and Forum Search at the top of the threadlist. (For more info on how to use the Mudcat for maximum results see the FAQ thread at the top of the list.) However, the rest of the words you quote seems to me to belong to a different song. Let's see if this can be sorted out in a new thread. Good hunting! |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 06 Oct 01 - 06:05 PM In fact, according to my files the words come from 'Peggy Gordon'. The verse ends "For when I'm drinking I'm always thinking, Wishing Peggy Gordon was there". Maybe someone has used material from that to extend 'I'm a Rover'. |
Subject: Lyr Add: BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN, BICYCLE SONG, etc From: GUEST,Marian Date: 06 Oct 01 - 08:37 PM In my Irish-Folk-Music Band we are playing some songs written by the Sands Family (Tommy, Colum...) and here are the lyrics to this songs:
BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN
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Subject: Lyr Add: THERE WERE ROSES (Tommy Sands) From: GUEST,Marian Date: 06 Oct 01 - 09:19 PM Hi again! I forgot to post "There were roses" written by Tommy Sands. It's one of the songs we don't play although I think it's a very good one, it's one of my favourites right after some songs of the Battlefield Band
THERE WERE ROSES So I hope this songtexts will help you for the moment John Hyaduck! I couldn't find the text of Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed on my computer, but I have it somewhere printed. I will search for the paper and then type it in for you! Bye, Marian |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca Date: 17 Oct 01 - 11:31 PM I'm a Rover - In the DT |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Airto Date: 18 Oct 01 - 07:36 AM Thanks, Marian, for posting those lyrics. Whatever relation Tommy is to Bobby Sands, his politics certainly are'nt the same. For any of you with young children, the album Down by Bendy's Lane is great fun. Songs and story telling without any hint of a patronising tone. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,wicked woman Date: 09 Sep 03 - 12:20 PM |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands Co. Down? From: Teresa Date: 13 Feb 04 - 04:05 AM I just heard Danú's version of this song and would love to know the lyrics. I tried looking on the DT and forum first, but couldn't find it. So could someone post lyrics or URL? Thanks in advance. And refresh; great thread. :) Teresa |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Teresa Date: 13 Feb 04 - 10:24 PM Refreshers. ... |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: breezy Date: 14 Feb 04 - 10:34 AM Friday 2nd April Tommy Sands will be playing at the 'Wandering Windward' Folk-song club in St Albans Herts. At the Duke Of Marlboruogh, at the bottom of Holywell Hill you can start booking now |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST Date: 20 Feb 04 - 11:06 AM Would you please send me the guitar chords for tommy sands song there were roses. thanks e-mail at nead_83@yahoo.com |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 20 Feb 04 - 02:20 PM Has noone got those words to "Come on home to the County Down" that Teresa requested? I heard that one too, and it's a great one too. |
Subject: Lyr Add: COUNTY DOWN (Tommy Sands) From: GUEST,Sandra Date: 17 Mar 04 - 10:51 AM These are the lyrics to COUNTY DOWN by Tommy Sands. The version I have is performed by Danú on their 'The Road Less Travelled' album and it's truly lovely. If anyone has the chords I'd love to have them! Oh, and Beannachtai na féile Padraig! Sandra COUNTY DOWN - Tommy Sands When you're out walking, and there's no one near you, But a voice keeps calling and you hear your name, It's not the leaves or the whispering breezes. It's me that's calling you back again. CHORUS: Oh can you hear me? Oh can you hear me As you roam through lonely London town? When evening's falling you'll hear me calling, "Come on home now to the County Down." Do you remember the fiddlers playing, The songs and stories the whole night long? 'Tis little then that you thought of leaving. It seems so strange now that you are gone. (CHORUS) The fish are dancing on Clanrye River. The teams are sporting in old Glenvale. My heart no longer can lead the cheering. When you're not playing, it's a different game. (CHORUS) I'm always thinking that things are changing, And that they're building a factory tall, And young ones needed again in Newry, But I still need you the most of all. As for 'There Were Roses' chords (beautiful song! see Cara Dillon's album 'Sweet Liberty') I play on Capo 1 My [G] song for you this evening it's [C] not to [D] make you [G] sad Nor for [Em] adding to the [D] sorrows of our [C] troubled Northern [G] land But lately I've been thinking, and it [C] just won't [D] leave my [G] mind To [Em] tell you of two [D] friends one time who were [C] both good friends of [G] mine (CHORUS) There were [C] ros- [G]es, [C] ros- [G]es There were [C] ros- [G]es And the [Em] tears of the [D] people ran [C] together [G] |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: breezy Date: 17 Mar 04 - 12:18 PM Tommy will be performing in the intimacy of the 'Windward' St Albans Folk-Song club at the Duke of Marlborough on Friday 2nd April to guarantee admission advanced reservations are recommended as the capacity is small, but the atmosphere is always superb. Andy Irvine quote 'A gig from Heaven' plus george papavgeris and chris flegg PM me for more info They dont come much better than this |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,Davey Date: 24 Jul 04 - 07:28 PM What a great site for a great singer/songwriter. Slainte, Davey,co. luimneach |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GEST Date: 24 Jul 04 - 08:23 PM Mike Madigan of The Sharecroppers, up there in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, sent me a tape which included A Little Bit More by Tommy Sands (The Heart's A Wonder, 1995). A great song. ~thumbsup~ |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Teresa Date: 30 Aug 04 - 02:01 PM Ah, the Mudcat is truly amazing. It's been awhile, but thanks, Sandra for the "County Down" lyrics. It really is a beautiful song all round. Teresa |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Sorcha Date: 30 Aug 04 - 08:12 PM I have about 3 sets of lyrics...one in Gaelic. Want them too? |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Teresa Date: 30 Aug 04 - 09:20 PM Oh, I'd bet the Irish is great ... I just love that tune, too. :) T |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Sorcha Date: 30 Aug 04 - 09:31 PM Will send soon |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST Date: 15 Dec 04 - 03:50 PM Regarding Tommy's relation to Bobby Sands: I once asked Tommy's brother Ben about that, and as far as they know, there is no direct relation. However, Ben said that since they are from the same part of the country it is very likely that they have some distant relationship somewhere to Bobby and to any Sands from that area. (An aside to that is that Bobby's brother Sean, who still lives in the north of Ireland, is also a musician and performer). |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,Froelich Date: 03 Jan 05 - 11:00 AM Hey, I heard a great rendition of "Come on home to the county down" one Sunday on my local NPR outlet. They were broadcasting a celtic program, but I'm not exactly sure where it was based, and there were a couple of teenage kids singing it. It was awesome, and I was curious if anyone knew who they might be - I'd like to get the album. Thanks. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,lucky.schmidt@gmx.de Date: 23 Sep 05 - 12:45 PM I've bought the CD "Beyond the shadows" any years ago after a concert of the Sands Familiy in Dresden. It was the last CD and unfortunately it hasn't a booklet - nevertheless I took it. Now I'm looking for some lyrics, I've problems to listen the words with my simple english-knowledge. Especially I'm interested in lyrics of the 3rd song of the CD: "Dresden". If there is somebody who can help me? |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Jim Dixon Date: 24 Sep 05 - 03:09 PM The best I could do was transcribe a bit of DRESDEN from a sound sample. Unfortunately, Googling with these words didn't help: ...come flooding through their minds. They gave the party everything; that was their proudest boast, And the leaders of the nation were the ones they trusted most. Where have all their dreams gone?... |
Subject: Lyr Add: DRESDEN (Tommy Sands) From: GUEST,harrywirth@web.de Date: 02 Jan 06 - 04:36 AM Hallo, ich habe an Tommy Sands selbst geschrieben und er hat mir den Text für das Lied "Dresden" gemailt. Hier ist er: DRESDEN Lenin Square in Dresden is lonelier today, For Hans and Ingrid's only son has just moved away. He's gone to the west side, the land they call the free, Searching for a better way to raise a family; And Hans and Ingrid's silent. They can't believe their eyes, As memories of other times come flooding to their minds. They gave the party everything. That was their proudest boast, And the leaders of the nation were the ones they trusted most. CHORUS: Where have all the dreams gone? Wo sind all die traume hin? Hans still can feel the bruises of Hitler's cruel chains, And how he laughed and cried that night the Red Army came; And when the Allies bombed the town, all the women and the men, They joined in with their own bare hands and they built it up again; And that's how he met Ingrid, the fairest of them all, A family's sole survivor from the night the bombs did fall; And they swore they'd help to build a world where people could be friends: No hatred and no poverty, just one family of man. Where have all the dreams gone? Wo sind all die traume hin? The Berlin Wall has long since gone, the cheering's died away, And Hans and Ingrid's only son has written home today. "I'm worried for my job," he said. "I'm still so much in debt With the children's education and the paying for the flat; And last night I heard those screaming noises just outside the door. Is this the racial hatred that you feared so much before? Oh, if only we could build a world where people could be friends!" And Hans and Ingrid close their eyes and they can see it all again. Where have all the dreams gone? Wo sind all die traume hin? |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,Hearts a Wonder Date: 08 Apr 06 - 09:47 PM Does anyone have the lyrics for this song? I know there is an album by the name, but he was at a Children's Crusade in 2000 that I brought my daughter to...it was in Pennsylvania, and he sang this song. Its in my head along with the experience. If someone has it, could you send them to my email address? I am at work and can't get email here, can't bookmark this ...in short, I'm doing something I'm not supposed to do by being on the internet:) But I found this site.... Anybody? It would be sooooo appreciated TIA Lisa americanwumn@att.net |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE MUSIC OF HEALING (Tommy Sands) From: Stewie Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:51 PM The actual title of the song you are after is 'The Music of Healing'. THE MUSIC OF HEALING (Tommy Sands) Don't beat the drum that frightens the children Don't sing the songs about winning and losing Sit down beside me the green fields are bleeding Sing me the music of healing Sing me a song of a lover returning The darker the night, the nearer the morning Bring me the news of a new day that's dawning Sing me the music of healing Chorus: Ah, the heart's a wonder Stronger than the guns of thunder Even when we're torn asunder Love will come again Sometimes the truth's like a hare in the cornfield You know that it's there but you can't put your arms round it All we can hope for is follow its footprints Sing me the music of healing Who would have thought I could feel so contented To learn I was wrong after all of my rambles I've learned to be hard and I've learned how to tremble Sing me the music of healing Chorus Somehow the cycle of vengeance keeps turning Till each other's sorrows and songs we start learning Peace is the prize for those who are daring Sing me the music of healing Time is your friend, it cures all your sorrows But how can I wait till another tomorrow One step today and a thousand will follow Sing me the song of healing Chorus (x2) Source: transcription in book accompanying Tommy Sands 'The Heart's a Wonder' Green Linnet Records. May be found also on Tommy Sands and Vedran Smailovic 'Sarajevo Belfast' Appleseed Records. --Stewie. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Stewie Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:56 PM I noted belatedly, when I looked at the related threads above, that the lyrics were posted back in '99 by Mbo! I could have save myself some typing - ah well! --Stewie. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST,Frank Hamilton Date: 09 Apr 06 - 02:43 PM "Sometimes the truth's like a hare in the cornfield You know that it's there but you can't put your arms round it All we can hope for is follow its footprints" I understand that Pete Seeger had something to do with this verse. May have written it. Frank |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Stewie Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:37 PM You are quite right, Frank. I checked the booklet again. Seeger duets with Sands on the recording. The attribution given in the song heading in the booklet is 'Tommy Sands - Elm Grove Music'. However, the note to the song reads in part: 'I wrote the second verse using some words from an old friend of mine, Pete Seeger, and some words he quoted from his father so I'm delighted that Pete and his grandson Tao were able to join me on this recording'. --Stewie. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST Date: 13 Jun 06 - 06:20 PM I search for the song "There were Roses" from Tommy Sands as a download, because I needed for the english lesson...can somebody help me, where I can find it oder can somebody send it to me? mondesengel@web.de Thank you all! |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 13 Jun 06 - 07:23 PM Guest, Tommy's CD 'Singing of the Times' (1989) is still available. Where do you live? I might send you a tape of the song. |
Subject: RE: Tommy Sands - Lyrics? Homepage? From: GUEST Date: 14 Jun 06 - 01:22 PM I live in Leipzig. Could you send me an email, that i can answer to give my adress to you... |
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