Subject: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:33 PM I was playing a wedding, last night, and one of the guests was, originally, from Glasgow. I, quickly, had him singing along with "I Belong to Glasgow" and, as a final number, "I'm Noo Awa' Tae Bide Awa'" which he just loved and sang with abandon. (I wound up with a $150 tip from the mother-of-the-bride and a solid rave to the agent). If the gentleman had been from Ireland, I would have tried "The Parting Glass". I imagine it would have achieved a like affect. I know that there must be lots of songs in that genre. I don't know what the English use for frothy farewells. Americans used to sing "Show Me The Way To Go Home" but they don't do that so much, nowadays. The Univ. of Pennsylvania frats sing a real pretty one called "Drink a Highball at Nightfall". I am not talking about all drinking songs (although I love them). I mean those songs that good friends sing when they part. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: iancarterb Date: 30 Dec 06 - 11:01 PM You are right, the era of Good Night Ladies and Show me the Way is long gone, 'tho anyone over 60 (I am) might respond favorably to either, because familiarity is powerful. There's a sweet song (I think by Tom T Hall), It's Been Something Seeing You Tonight, that I've heard several people use as a show closer. I don't know how wide its currency is, but I suspect it will grow wider. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Padre Date: 30 Dec 06 - 11:07 PM 'So Long, It's been Good to Know You' 'The Farewell Chantey' (It is time to go now...) Padre |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:30 AM Thanks. I had forgotten about "Goodnight, Ladies" (That one is over a century old but, perhaps, familiar because Meridith Wilson wove it into the score for "The Music Man"). Sure, we used Woodie's "So Long, It's Been Good To Know You" as a last song as well as Leadbelly's "Goodnight, Irene". Every prom at every school closed with "Goodnight, Sweetheart". There were other non alcoholic ta-ta tunes. Most of the summer camps I have worked at had some variation of "Friends, Friends, Friends, We Will Always Be", the singing of which meant we were out of marshmellows. Mike |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: jacqui.c Date: 31 Dec 06 - 07:32 AM There's 'Goodnight Irene'. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Sorcha Date: 31 Dec 06 - 09:20 AM Well, jacqui, 'jump in the river and drown' isn't exactly uplifting is it? smile... Why do we only use Auld Lang Syne on New Years? |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Sorcha Date: 31 Dec 06 - 09:52 AM So long, it's been good to know you.... It's corny, but from Sound of Music: Goodbye, farewell, so long (when the skarper off stage and out of Austria) |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: van lingle Date: 31 Dec 06 - 10:18 AM Fairport Convention's Farewell, Farewell (of which Danu did a beautiful recording not too long ago) might work. I think Richard Thompson got writing credit for it but I believe the tune is traditional. Anyhoo it starts out: Farewell, farewell to you who would hear, You lonely travelers all, The cold north wind will blow again, The winding road does call. Hope I got that right.vl |
Subject: Lyr Add: AND WE BID YOU GOOD NIGHT From: Elmer Fudd Date: 31 Dec 06 - 10:42 AM "And We Bid You Goodnight" is popular with many performers. The Incredible String Band and the Grateful Dead sang it. (There's a thread that says it's in the DT, but I couldn't find it.) AND WE BID YOU GOOD NIGHT Lyrics: Traditional [Sarah Doudney] Music: Traditional [Ira David Sankey] Lay down my dear brothers, lay down and take your rest Oh won't you lay your head upon your saviour's breast I love you, oh but Jesus loves you the best And I bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight And I bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight And I bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight Walking in Jerusalem just like John (bid you goodnight, goodnight) I remember right well, I remember right well (bid you goodnight, goodnight) His rod and his staff shall comfort me (bid you goodnight, goodnight) Tell "A" for the ark, that wonderful boat (bid you goodnight, goodnight) Tell "B" for the beast at the ending of the wood (bid you goodnight, goodnight) Well it eat all the children that would'nt be good (bid you goodnight, goodnight) I'm walking in Jerusalem just like John (bid you goodnight, goodnight) Walking in the valley of the shadow of death (bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight) And I bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight And I bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight Source of these lyrics: http://www3.clearlight.com/~acsa/introjs.htm?/~acsa/songfile/ANDWEBID.HTM Elmer |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: eddie1 Date: 31 Dec 06 - 10:50 AM Hi Sorcha In Scotland, "Auld Lang Syne" is used to finish off many gettogethers. Not only at New Year. The advantage is that everyone knows it albeit with different pronunciations! Hi Musicmic There might be a few Scots who would take exception to you claiming "The Parting Glass" was Irish but in the spirit of the season, I won't go down that road. It is a great song to finish on. Happy 2007 to all Eddie |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Effsee Date: 31 Dec 06 - 10:57 AM "Tak' a dram afore ye go" by MIRK, written by Ian Sinclair of same. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,leeneia Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:53 PM There is a beautiful old round from England ( 17th C.) whose words are Sing with thy mouth, sing with thy heart. Let every voice sing "Loath to depart." Though friends together we will always remain, Yet "Loath to depart" sing once again. When heard, the tune seems rather drab, but when the parts combine, it is quite beautiful. Sorry I can't find the MIDI for you, but it's worth investigating. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: scouse Date: 31 Dec 06 - 07:02 PM I think of..... "All the tunes in the World are dancin' around in my head, The clock on the wall say's it's time to go home, Tomorrow we'll sing them instead." As Aye, Phil.. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Alice Date: 31 Dec 06 - 07:31 PM I have sung an obscure one as farewell but most people don't know it. by Thomas Moore Farewell But Whenever you welcome the hour That awakens the night song of mirth in your bower Then think of the Friend who once welcomed it too And forgot his own griefs to be happy with you His griefs may return, not a hope may remain, Of the view that once brightened his pathway of pain, But he ne'er will forget the short vision which threw, It's enchantment around him, while lingering with you. More on this old thread Click here |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Joe_F Date: 31 Dec 06 - 07:36 PM I gather than "Will Ye No Come Back Again" is traditional in some circles. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Paul from Hull Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:19 PM 'Rolling Home' by John Tams might be worth a try. The chorus easily picked up by those who don't know the words, which I would imagine would be most of the audience, if they across the pod, or non-folkies. see thread with lyrics & midi |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:41 PM By heck, Scouse!! ye beat uz to kit! "Aaall the tunes in the world" hez te be THE best gannin hyem song Lay doon the borrowed guitar Lay doon the fiddle and bow The'd like one more drink at the bar But the landlord has said, "Time to go" Fabulous, fabulous song!! |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:13 PM I thank you for the new ideas and, even more for the old ideas. Eddie is quite correct to mention that "Auld Lang Syne" is more than just Dick Clark's theme song and Joe's entry, "Will You No Come Back, Again", has, often, been used as the last song of some of the best sessions I have attended. (Parting may be sweet sorrow but the Scots seem to have made a culture out of it) "And We Bid You, Goodnight" takes me back to Fox Hollow, in the late 60's, when we learned it from The Golden Ring. "Rolling Home" was the last song at every session with Spencer Nelson or Theresa Pyott of OUTWARD BOUND and most other chanty singers, too. Anyway, thanks for the memories. Mike |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE PARTING GLASS From: BobbyO'Brien Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:23 PM "The Parting Glass" Of all the money that e'er I had, I spent it in good company; And all the harm I've ever done, alas was done to none but me; And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall, So fill me to the parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all. Of all the comrades e'er I had, they're sorry for my going away, And all the frends that e'er I had,they wished me 1 more day to stay, But since it falls unto my lot that I should go and you should not, I'll gently rise and softly call, goodnight and joy be with you all. If I had money enough to spend and leisure time to sit awhile, There is a fair maid in this town who sorely has my heart beguiled. Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips, I own she has my heart in thrall, So fill me to the parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Guest Date: 01 Jan 07 - 09:22 PM Dave Webber's "The Parting Song" has to be the best new traditional way to wind up an evening. "Sing together one and all and raise a glass of wine...." However, it is probably not as widely known as other suggestions. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 02 Jan 07 - 12:43 AM I do knot know Dave Webber or his song. Is it recorded? |
Subject: Lyr Add: HERE IS MY HOME (Si Kahn) From: JennyO Date: 02 Jan 07 - 01:42 AM Here are a couple. I'll just post the chorus of the first one - it's in the DT: HEALTH TO THE COMPANY Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass Let us drink and be merry, all grief to refrain For we may and might never all meet here again And here is another one I like to sing: HERE IS MY HOME (Si Kahn) Good friends from whom we now must part, Where are we bound? Your hands and voices lift my heart; Here is my home. CHORUS: Come darkness, come light Where are we bound? Come morning, come night Here is my home. For those who work in harmony, Where are we bound? Can learn to live in unity; Here is my home. If we can join ourselves in song, Where are we bound? Our hearts will live when we are gone; Here is my home. The spirit that finds music here Where are we bound? Will sing forever in the air Here is my home. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: eddie1 Date: 02 Jan 07 - 07:23 AM One of my favourite people and singers was the late Iain MacKintosh. Three great songs I heard from him are:- The Special Friends – Iain MacKintosh A Sweet Song of Yesterday – Bob Zentz All The Good People – Ken Hicks All good finishers with great choruses. Eddie |
Subject: Lyr Add: ONE MORE MADMAN (Dick McCormack) From: Midchuck Date: 02 Jan 07 - 08:44 AM Here's a little more downbeat one, written many years ago by an old friend who had recently been "dumped." (He never performed it much because the bar owners didn't like him to. They wanted the customers to leave feeling good.) And of course it predates the present stronger taboos on drunk driveing: ONE MORE MADMAN (Dick McCormack) All the glasses are gone off the table All the customers gone from the place. The music's gone out of my fingers, Like the color's gone out of my face. Tonight I'll just turn off the headlights And drive by the light of the moon. 'Cause these days, sleep comes slowly And the God Damn morning comes too soon (Cho.) I'm only one more madman, Saying "goodnight" to the bar; Who carries his load only barely, And his dreams just a little too far. Who finds something novel in losing And romance in being alone Only one more madman One more drunk going home. There's a look in our eyes of knowing more than we're saying. Oklahoma dust left on our shoes. Kerouac and Rimbaud sticking out of our back pockets, New York streets and the poetry of the blues. But you get tired of this romance of decadence, And the second-hand life we live on loans. Tired of waking up with strangers, And sick and tired of waking up alone. (Cho.) A madman is someone you write songs about. A madman is something to see. A madman is someone you can love from a safe distance, But a madman ain't nothing you'd want to be. So here's to us all, goodnight ladies, We are what we are when we're alone. Here's to us bums with our guitars, And here's to you drunks going home. (Cho.) (Repeat last 2 lines of Cho.) |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Singing Referee Date: 02 Jan 07 - 09:27 AM Dave Webber's Parting song is on Dave and Anni's "Together Solo" album. There's a clip of it here. Johnny Collins has also recorded it and you can find a clip of his recording here. Both show what a great chorus song it is. One of the best DIY harmony songs going! |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Willa Date: 02 Jan 07 - 10:23 AM Hi JennyO - you beat me to it with Si Kahn's wonderful song. I use it, because although it is not particularly widely knownthe chorus is soon picked up. Just love the words! |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: JennyO Date: 02 Jan 07 - 10:33 AM Yes Willa, I agree. I find the words quite moving. The first time I ever heard that song was at a festival - it was just on sunset, the sky was glowing red through the trees, and I heard Kate Fagan's beautiful voice wafting through the air. Magic! Then a few years ago, when I moved into my present house under some rather amazing circumstances, I sang it at the house-warming. Yes - very special! |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Paul from Hull Date: 02 Jan 07 - 03:26 PM Thanks JennyO! I've had the line "for we may or may never all meet here again" going round in my head since I made my earlier post! Willa, ello M'dear! |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: breezy Date: 02 Jan 07 - 04:20 PM Dave Webber's song is often sung when all depart from after meeting up for may day in Padstow and sung at the ring o bells St Issey '........ Here's hoping we shall meet again , upon the road of time' See yus all there, |
Subject: Lyr Add: TILL WE MEET AGAIN (chorus only) From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 02 Jan 07 - 04:35 PM I will listen and learn the songs you have suggested. In reading the posts, I have remembered a few more. "The Wiffenpoof Song" and the less familiar West Point anthem, "Benny Haven's, Oh". I, sometimes, end shows with a medley of "Let The Rest Of The World Go By", "Till We Meet Again" and "Now Is The Hour". The words to "Till We Meet Again" seem to say it all. Smile the while you bid me sad adieu When the clouds roll by, I'll come to you. Then, the skies will seem more blue Down in Lovers Lane (my dearie) Wedding bells will ring their melody Every tear will be a memory So, wait and pray each night for me, 'til we meet again. Mike |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Celtaddict Date: 02 Jan 07 - 06:32 PM I agree that Dave Webber's 'Parting Song' and the Padstowe chantey are great, and there are a number of going home shanties, and 'The Going Home Song' but there are some grand more contemporary ones too. Rick Fielding and Holmes Hooke's 'When We Gather Once More' on 'This One's the Dreamer' chorus Be well, be safe, be kind, be strong, For the times will test us sore And to gladden our hearts, Our bodies, our souls, Oh, be here when we gather once more. (The last verse, in Rick's voice, still brings me tears.) And, George Papavgeris (El Greko) manages to be both touching and funny with 'Friends Like These' on 'Ordinary Heroes.' chorus Who needs fame and who needs fortune? And who needs a life of ease? I'm the richest in the county When I'm blest with friends like these. (the last verse of this is delicious, remarking that if the angels take you, and the devil takes my soul, "we'll still harmonize together, you above and me below.") And Allister MacGillivray's 'Here's to Song' chorus Here's to song and here's to time Here's to both with friends of mine Here's to friends who raise their voices high. Kings have riches, widely lain, Lords have lands but then again We have friends and songs no wealth can buy. All three choruses are easy to learn and lend themselves well to harmonizing. |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE GOODNIGHT SONG From: JennyO Date: 02 Jan 07 - 08:47 PM I must add this one which I heard performed by a great local group - The Wheeze and Suck Band. They often do it as their closing song. It has a good chorus: The Goodnight Song (Sung by Blue Murder with Jim Boyes singing lead on their album No One Stands Alone.) Chorus (after each verse): So goodnight my friends as the dawn comes pale And the Eastern wind brings the threat of gale Keep a hold on hope through the darkest vale And we'll meet further on down the road I have travelled far from this island strand From the icy wastes to the burning sand Ploughed the raging sea, seen the verdant land Been at home in a place far away Many differences but much the same Though the ways are strange and have different names But a friendly face breaks a thousand chains And a smile breaks the lock on the door We have joined in song, laughed a night away Swapped out tales of woe, kept the clouds at bay In the morning clear will be on our way But we'll meet further on down the road So lets drink a health to good times gone by When our spirits soared and we touched the sky And we'll bid farewell but not goodbye And we'll meet further on down the road Chorus: So goodnight my friends as the dawn comes pale And the Eastern wind brings the threat of gale Keep a hold on hope through the darkest vale And we'll meet further on down the road. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Bert Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:27 AM Just a wee doch an doris Just a wee drap that's a Just a wee doch an doris Before you gang awa There's a wee wifey waitin In a wee But 'n Ben If you can say "It's a braw bricht moonlicht nicht" Then you're a richt ye ken |
Subject: Lyr Add: TILL WE MEET AGAIN From: Bert Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:48 AM Hey Mike, I thought I was the only one who sings that one nowadays. ------------------------- Till We Meet Again There's a song in the land of the lily, Each sweetheart has heard with a sigh. Over high garden walls this sweet echo falls As a soldier boy whispers goodbye: Smile the while you kiss me sad adieu When the clouds roll by I'll come to you. Then the skies will seem more blue, Down in Lover's Lane, my dearie. Wedding bells will ring so merrily Ev'ry tear will be a memory. So wait and pray each night for me Till we meet again. Tho' goodbye means the birth of a tear drop, Hello means the birth of a smile. And the smile will erase the tear blighting trace, When we meet in the after awhile. Smile the while you kiss me sad adieu When the clouds roll by I'll come to you Then the skies will seem more blue Down in Lover's Lane, my dearie, Wedding bells will ring so merrily Ev'ry tear will be a memory So wait and pray each night for me Till we meet again. ----------------------------------- The really sad thing about this song is that so many of the guys who sang it, didn't return home. So many, that the "The French Widow" was the subject of stand up comedians for half a century or more. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 03 Jan 07 - 01:26 AM Thanks, Bert, I can't pronounce that "Wee doch and doris...", neither do I know what it means but I do remember hearing it. And i can't thank you enough for the verses of "Til We Meet Again". Some of the more modern farewells seem lovely. I would like to hear them sung out loud. Mike |
Subject: Lyr Add: THERE'S NEVER A GOOD TIME FOR LEAVING From: Bert Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:30 AM The ch is pronounced the same as in Loch, or the double L in Welsh Llangollen, or similar to the Kh as in the Arabic Khalid. English speaking folks only use the sound when coughing up phlegm. There was a Mudcat Radio episode where we each sang a goodbye song and I remember that Bill Sables had a really good one. If he doesn't join this thread soon I'll send him a PM. Here's one of mine There's Never a Good Time for Leaving There's never a good time for leaving There's no good time for goodbye There's never a good time for leaving it always makes somebody cry There's never a good time for leaving There's never a good time for going Darling say you won't go There's never a good time for going I'll love you for ever I know There's never a good time for going Darling don't leave me Oh tell me you'll stay stay here beside me for just one more day There's never a good time for leaving There's never a good time for leaving There's no good time for goodbye There's never a good time for leaving it always makes somebody cry There's never a good time for leaving |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Greg B Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:42 AM 'Leave Her Johnny' is traditionally used as a parting song at various maritime music events...a shanty traditionally used for performing the last task before departing the vessel import, i.e. pumping the bilge one last time. |
Subject: Lyr Add: WHEN FIRST WE MET (Alan Bell) From: The Barden of England Date: 03 Jan 07 - 06:46 PM Alan Bell's song of parting is the one that does it for me :- WHEN FIRST WE MET (Alan Bell) 1. When first we met we were total strangers We didn't know if we could be friends, How soon we came to know each other Now I know we will meet again Chorus: So here's to you and our time together I'll share with you now a parting glass And bid adieu with a smile and laughter Our time apart will be short and pass 2. We talked of dreams and a good tomorrow Of yesterday's and their dark dispairs We've had our share of joys and sorrows Now we part as friends who care 3. A long long road now winds before me And fate may take me where it will Through deep valleys and over mountains I'll not forget, I'll remember you still A wonderful song and it can be found here:- @displaysong.cfm?SongID=7753 John Barden |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Joe_F Date: 03 Jan 07 - 09:13 PM If it's a stag affair, then "Time, Gentlemen, Time" might do. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Celtaddict Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:13 PM Okay, five tries, I give up. No blicky for me. The full words to Allister McGillivray's "Here's to Song" are online. I have some recordings of it (Celtic Folk Live Vol I, Song for the Mira) but do not find it sung online. The line the blicky box told me to paste in is: Here's to Song I do not find the full words to either George Papavgeris' (El Greko's) "Friends Like These" or Rick Fielding's "When We Gather Once More" online, and would be glad to transcribe the full songs if anyone is interested. Both have clips on iTunes, to give a hint what they sound like. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Celtaddict Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:15 PM Well fry me in olive oil, it worked. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Celtaddict Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:32 PM And a 2003 thread about Jim James' "The Going Home Song" was just resurrected also. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,mick burke Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:45 PM so now the end is near it's time to face the final curtain Sorry about that everybody. Sorry for bringing this one up as well ,but here goes. Has anybody noticed the similaries between The Parting Glass and I Did My Way ? |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:58 PM The faarewell shanty. It is time to go now Haul aawaay the anchor etc. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,Musicmic Date: 04 Jan 07 - 12:17 AM Honest to God, Mick, I've been singing them, one after the other for ten minutes and I can't seem to find any similarity between "The Parting Glass" and "I Did It My Way", except for the farewellness of the sentiment. Now, "How Can I Keep From Singing", now, there's a song that could have used the old Sinatra touch. And, I bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight. Mike |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Jim Lad Date: 04 Jan 07 - 03:40 AM "Leave her Johnny, Leave her" |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Tom Hamilton frae Saltcoats Scotland Date: 04 Jan 07 - 12:10 PM these boots were made for walking, parting glass, goodbye, fareweel goodnight auf weidersein (pardon my German) (this last one is from the sound of music, I think that's what is called. |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: GUEST,synbyn Date: 04 Jan 07 - 12:14 PM Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner sing the best I've heard for a long time- but best heard at a gig for full effect! |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Tom Hamilton frae Saltcoats Scotland Date: 04 Jan 07 - 12:21 PM leaving of Liverpool and God save the Queen, no bad for a Protestant Republican, don't worry I don't sing it either (God save the Queen). the Queen God bless her and all who sail in her. did you know that a coutry called lichinstein (I think that's the way it's spelt) in Eruope hasd the same tune as God save the Queen |
Subject: RE: Farewell songs for the last round From: Chris in Portland Date: 04 Jan 07 - 01:02 PM Will You Sing a Chorus with Me? by Anthony John Clarke Chris in Portland |
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