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Lyr Req: Glenlyon Lament (Hugh S. Roberton)

20 Jan 01 - 07:49 PM (#378690)
Subject: Glenlyons lament
From: GUEST,Hagard

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

20 Jan 01 - 08:13 PM (#378701)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: Malcolm Douglas

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

20 Jan 01 - 08:37 PM (#378715)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: GUEST,Hagard

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

21 Jan 01 - 07:18 AM (#378912)
Subject: Lyr Add: GLENLYON LAMENT
From: TamthebamfraeScotland

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

11 Mar 01 - 12:40 PM (#415233)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: TamthebamfraeScotland

Hello Hagard,

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

Stevieribs

25 Apr 01 - 08:28 AM (#448879)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: TamthebamfraeScotland

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

25 Apr 01 - 11:10 PM (#449563)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: DonMeixner

Hey Tom,

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

Don

26 Apr 01 - 12:35 AM (#449600)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: Stewie

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.

26 Apr 01 - 08:43 AM (#449730)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: DonMeixner

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

26 Apr 01 - 08:44 AM (#449731)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyons lament
From: DonMeixner

Ahhh... that would be, Melody.

13 May 14 - 02:45 AM (#3625624)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyon Lament (Hugh S. Roberton)
From: GUEST,Roldo

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

13 May 14 - 02:51 AM (#3625625)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Glenlyon Lament (Hugh S. Roberton)
From: GUEST

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