21 Feb 23 - 04:36 PM (#4165776) Subject: Lyr Req: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corbie’s Mill) From: GUEST,An Old Folkie Does anyone have the lyrics to the song, “The Blooming Star of Antrim,” as sung by Vin Garbutt in the late 1970s? Vin used to sing this song a lot at folk clubs in Britain and I always loved it. I actually used to know most of the lyrics but can no longer remember them other than this repeated line at the end of every verse: She’s the blooming star of Antrim and the flower of Corbie’s Mill Unfortunately, I can’t even find the song on any records or live videos. It would be amazing to hear it again, particularly as sung by Vin. If anyone knows of a recording that can be viewed or purchased do please let me know as well. Thanks to all in advance. |
22 Feb 23 - 03:13 PM (#4165883) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corbie’s Mill) From: GUEST,Thebarleymow The song is titled “The flower of Corbie’s Mill” and is available on YouTube sung by Kevin Mitchell. An excellent album with many good songs. His diction is first class and easy to transcribe. Good luck. Richard "The Flower of Corby's Mill," sung by Kevin Mitchell: |
22 Feb 23 - 03:18 PM (#4165884) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corbie’s Mill) From: GUEST,Thebarleymow I just did a Google search for the lyrics and they are available as sung by Paddy Hegarty. Lyrics are also on the Mysongbook site. |
22 Feb 23 - 05:58 PM (#4165893) Subject: ADD: Flower of Corby’s Mill From: Joe Offer Here are the lyrics Susanne has at mysongbook.de: THE FLOWER OF CORBY'S MILL Come all you tender hearted chaps, I hope you'll lend an ear And likewise pay attention to those few lines I have here It's all in praise of a pretty maid I'm going to use my quill She's the blooming Rose of Antrim and the Flower of Corby's Mill It was on the first of June, my boys, I was going to the Fair I met this pretty fair maid, she was combing down her hair And as I gazed upon her my heart with joy did fill She's the blooming Rose of Antrim and the Flower of Corby's Mill It was all for recreation I went to the fair that day I didn't intend to tarry until I reached McMullen's Brae But meeting with some comrades as I arrived there They kindly saluted me, saying, You're welcome to the fair We went into Mrs Butler's, it's there we did sit down The jugs of punch came tumbling and the toasts went merrily round The silver it was plenty and we drank with a right good will And we toasted a glass to the bonny wee lass that works in Corby's Mill Now this fair maid to make mention I will not name her name Her parents might be angry and I myself to blame She's a mill girl to her trade and she's got the best of skill She's the blooming Rose of Antrim and the Flower of Corby's Mill I have travelled this country o'er and o'er, and part of England too I've travelled Scotland far and near, believe me, friends, it's true I've travelled this country o'er and o'er, crossed many a hollow and hill But equal yet I have never met of the Flower of Corby's Mill (as sung by Kevin Mitchell) |
24 Feb 23 - 07:22 PM (#4166088) Subject: RE: ADD: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corby’s Mill) From: GUEST,Old Folkie Those are exactly the lyrics I was looking for. Thank you all so much! This community is amazing! |
27 Feb 23 - 05:46 PM (#4166326) Subject: RE: ADD: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corby’s Mill) From: GUEST,John Moulden Also in Sam Henry. |