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14 Dec 99 - 11:04 AM (#149292) Subject: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: JedMarum Who knows about this song? It has a lovely, haunting melody and a sad but noble theme. It commemorates what, a single, failed uprising? How old is it? Do we know the author? Is it offensive in some circles? Any info would be helpful. Thanks. |
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14 Dec 99 - 11:16 AM (#149301) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: InOBU Try the title Bold Fienan Men (check my spelling) It was down by the glen side I met an old woman she was plucking young nettles and she ner saw me coming I listened a while to the song she was humming Glory o glory o to those bold fienian men Now when i was a young girl Its been fifty long years since I saw the moon beaming I passed on my way, God be praised that I met her |
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14 Dec 99 - 12:03 PM (#149323) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Martin Ryan There have been several threads on this one - try a Forum Quicksearch on "fenian". Regards |
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14 Dec 99 - 05:28 PM (#149462) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Philippa Down By the Glenside was composed by Peadar Kearney, who also wrote the Soldier's Song (Irish national anthem). I think he was an uncle of Brendan Behan. Lyrics are in the DT. |
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15 Dec 99 - 01:00 AM (#149691) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: JedMarum Philippa - thanks. |
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15 Dec 99 - 01:42 AM (#149703) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Big Mick Liam, if you send me your email addy, I will send you the words and chords via email. I sing this one.........great song. Send it to me at mlane@accn.org All the best, Big Mick |
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15 Dec 99 - 09:13 AM (#149777) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: JedMarum Thanks Mick. I have sent you an email. |
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17 Jan 00 - 09:36 AM (#164231) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: JedMarum Does this song remember the rising of 1848? Or 1916? It seems that the song is modern era, if so it would refer to the 1916 uprising, that ended with all republican leaders but Devalera being executed. Anyone have any insights to offer? |
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17 Jan 00 - 03:14 PM (#164322) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Martin _Ryan Written after or close to 1916 - but referring to the 19C, Fenian uprising . Regards |
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17 Jan 00 - 03:31 PM (#164326) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Neil Comer Just as a matter of interest, there is a song to the tune of 'Down by the Glenside,' called Sloíte na bhFiann, written ( almost certain) by Seán Bán Mac Grianna, a poet from the Rann na Feirste Gaeltacht. It is a translation of Down by the Glenside. I am not sure of any commercial recordings, but I have heard it on a number of occasions |
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17 Jan 00 - 09:20 PM (#164443) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Victoria I've always loved the haunting sound of this song.... I learned it with an additional verse; Some died by the glenside, some died with a stranger/ and wise men will tell us their cause was a failure/ but they stood by old Ireland and never feared danger/ Glory O, Gloy O, to the bold Fenian me.... |
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17 Jan 00 - 09:23 PM (#164445) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: Victoria As all can see, my keyboard is being less than cooperative! Oops! That was "Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian MEN. (obviously!) :-) |
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18 Jan 00 - 11:50 AM (#164640) Subject: RE: Help: DOWN BY THE GLENSIDE From: JedMarum this verse is listed in the DT and is one I love. I agree with you Victoria, the melody is haunting and beautiful. |
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04 Nov 15 - 06:48 PM (#3748596) Subject: RE: Origin: Down by the Glenside From: GUEST,jo coffey Brendan Behan, nephew of Peadar Kierney the song's author, sings a verse in Irish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzluqXrPCp8. Does anyone know the translation to that? |