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29 Jun 01 - 11:36 PM (#495207) Subject: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul Hello all. I have used mudcat for a few years now in searching out lyrics but have never taken a look into the forum until now. I am a singer/bodhran player in Virginia and have been involved in folk music for nearly 20 years. I am interested in finding the lyrics to a song called "Heave yo ho". Has anyone ever heard of this one? Thanks in advance! |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:44 PM (#495210) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Murray MacLeod Welcome, fellow Celtic Soul. Do you mean the Mingulay Boat Song, by any chance? Murray |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:45 PM (#495212) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Sorcha Welcome, Celtic Soul! What you are asking for is a common refrain for sea chanteys--do you have anymore words at all? This Zoo is only dangerous near feeding time........what time is that at your house? LOL! Jump right in. |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:48 PM (#495214) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul No, not Mingulay Boat Song, but the sound is similar. The version I heard was sung by a man with a fairly thick Scots accent, so it was difficult to make out much of what he said. It had a similar feel to that piece though, but more heavily celtic. Thanks! |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:51 PM (#495217) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Brían Could it be this? I'm just taking a wild guess. Sorcha is right. Could you give us more info? Welcome to Mudcat. Brían. |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:52 PM (#495218) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Murray MacLeod Thick Scots accent eh? I wonder who that could be ...... Murray |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:54 PM (#495220) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Brían Oops, disclaimed before I could even post. Oh, well. Brían. |
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29 Jun 01 - 11:54 PM (#495221) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Murray MacLeod Am I dreaming or did I mention the Mingulay Boat Song earlier ? No, I'm dreaming. Murray
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29 Jun 01 - 11:55 PM (#495222) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Murray MacLeod Sorry Brian, you beat me to it ! *BG* Murray |
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30 Jun 01 - 12:01 AM (#495226) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: katlaughing Welcome to the Mudcat, Celtic Soul. Do you know the name of the gentleman who sang it? Any other words? |
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30 Jun 01 - 08:44 AM (#495343) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul The version I heard was done by a group named "The Battlefield Band. The name of the song may very well not be "Heave Yo Ho". A friend of mine had it on a home made tape, and he called it that, but that may be his name for it and not what it is known by to the world at large. I appreciate all your help :) |
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30 Jun 01 - 09:42 AM (#495360) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Tig Welcome to the converted! We meet up with lots of people at festivals like you who have 'dipped' into Mudcats but never bothered to sign up. Have lots of fun finding out about the rest of it. |
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30 Jun 01 - 10:15 AM (#495365) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: catspaw49 Hi back atcha'! We'll keep looking but let me say I'm glad you decided to come over to the Forum. Lots of good things happen here and you'll find some great folks hanging about who are happy tohelp out and are also good for a few opinions on damn near everything........Yours are welcome too. Enjoy the 'Cat! Spaw |
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30 Jun 01 - 10:29 AM (#495371) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: JeZeBeL hello there, wow, does this mean i'm not the baby of mudcat anymore...am i an old biddie now, yeah i must be cos there have been at least 5 new members since i joined. HELLLLLLLLLLLOOOO anyway. HAve a rocking time on mudcat. it's grand u'll love it. |
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30 Jun 01 - 10:39 AM (#495379) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Might be one called Sea Reivers I'll try to find the lyrics and post them if they sound right. Yours, Aye. Dave |
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30 Jun 01 - 11:28 AM (#495391) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul Thanks to ALL for the very warm welcome and all the help! I have been reading a bit here before I jumped in, and was very impressed with the information, comraderie, civility, humour and pleasant supportive atmosphere. I think I'll stick around ;) (And I don't mind being the baby of the Mudcat. It's been a loooong time since I was a baby! It might be a nice novelty.)
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30 Jun 01 - 11:39 AM (#495394) Subject: LYR ADD: Sea-Reivers From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Here it is mate. I dont think its the one you want, but I posted it anyway. (not in the DT) Yours, Aye. Dave
Hook-o-rin-yo!
Hook-o-rin-yo!
NOTE= Sea Reivers are Pirates; this song was printed in an old naval songbook copyrighted 1945 by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. by permission of the Kennedy-Fraser Estate & Boosey & Co. Ltd. |
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30 Jun 01 - 11:44 AM (#495395) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: HelenJ Thanks again to more messages of welcome. Been busy this week but will put nose to grindstone and start joining in. |
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30 Jun 01 - 01:55 PM (#495457) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Mrrzy Hi new Celtic Soul, and where in Virginia? I'm in Cville... |
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30 Jun 01 - 03:59 PM (#495488) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul Hiya Mrrzy. I am in the wilds of NOVA. Near DC. Centerville is not all that far from here. About a 15 minute drive, depending on where you are.
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30 Jun 01 - 04:42 PM (#495506) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Dorrie Hello sorry in advance for not always starting folk threads but being a young lass mudcat if often a good advice figure as nobody really knows me so i can tell the truth ans get good answers.Hope you are having fun already dorrie xx |
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30 Jun 01 - 04:47 PM (#495512) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,Dita (at work) Hi Celtic Soul Your clues thick scots accent and Battlefield Band got me thinking of our dear departed Davey. A check through the threads suggest that the song you want is Davey Steel's "Heave Ya Ho", from Battlefield's "Rain, Hail and Shine" album, no words turned up on the thread though, mabye this time. The album is just a couple of years old at most, second last one Davey made I think, so someone should have it. love, john. Welcome to Mudcat, Celtic Soul. |
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30 Jun 01 - 07:33 PM (#495616) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Wotcha Welcome Celtic Soul, Recently we had a mini gathering of Mudcatters in Alexandria (Mrrzy of C'Ville and Naemanson of Maine) to sing some chanteys at Cate's Bistro (third Tuesday every month). There is an Open Mic at Tiffany's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria that runs Mon thru Thursday ... Just checked it out last week and there's room for more ... Come on down! Cheers, Brian |
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30 Jun 01 - 09:44 PM (#495657) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Matt_R Thanks Dita...I was just going to say that! The chorus goes:
Heave ye ho, and away we go |
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30 Jun 01 - 10:03 PM (#495663) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Matt_R The basis of this song [Heave Ya Ho] was sung to Davy by Bobby Copeland, an old oyster fisherman from Prestonpans, a small town on the Firth of Forth. Davy made the tune and incorporated as many of Bobby's words as he could remember. The oystermen fished in two rowing boats, heading parallell to each other, and the shoreline, dragging (or dreggin) a weighted net between them. The songs would keep the rowers, and therefore the boats, in time with each other. The songs were generally impromptu affairs, and could be fairly gossipy. 'The Whale', by the way, was a fisherman's pub in 'the Pans'. |
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30 Jun 01 - 10:50 PM (#495680) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Peter Kasin Welcome, Celtic Soul. You'll meet some kindred souls here. Nice to have you aboard. -chanteyranger |
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01 Jul 01 - 01:07 AM (#495741) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul That sounds right :D I am trying to make out as many of the lyrics as I can on my own, but again the accent is thick. If anyone has this one, that would help a great deal. I thank you for the title of the album. I am wondering if maybe JUST maybe they might have put lyrics in the liner. Your assistance is mucho appreciated. |
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01 Jul 01 - 01:09 AM (#495743) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul Thanks Wotcha. I just might make it down to one sometime. Depends on how tired the work-a-day world has left me. Thanks for the headsup on the locations :D
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01 Jul 01 - 01:22 AM (#495744) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: CarolC Welcome to the Mudcat Celtic Soul! Can't help with the lyrics but it looks like you are in good hands. Carol (in West Virginia) |
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01 Jul 01 - 03:53 AM (#495777) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: John J at home Welcome aboard Celtic Soul! John |
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01 Jul 01 - 04:03 AM (#495780) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Hello-New member, Im a bit new hear as well, you will like it hear, the people are really nice.john |
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01 Jul 01 - 04:05 AM (#495781) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Ps Are you in UK? If so you should try to go to Whitby, I have not been but I have heard it is very good.john |
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01 Jul 01 - 04:08 AM (#495782) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: John J at home Apologies for the post from HelenJ (my mum), she's new too. She had a thread with a similar name and posted to this one in error. I'm sure she'd say welcome too. John |
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01 Jul 01 - 05:09 AM (#495795) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Roger in Sheffield Battlefield Band, rain, hail or shine |
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01 Jul 01 - 05:35 AM (#495798) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Roger in Sheffield You could try asking on one of these sites via email or message board click here or here Roger |
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01 Jul 01 - 05:50 AM (#495801) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Roger in Sheffield I just checked and the CD Rain, Hail or Shine is available from both amazon and CD now by clicking on the 'support the Mudcat' picture at the top of this page |
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01 Jul 01 - 10:08 AM (#495856) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul Roger, you are a wonder! :D I am truly amazed at the knowledge and information here. Thanks for all the resources, and you can be sure that I will most definately "support the mudcat" when I buy this CD (and any other that may be available here). |
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01 Jul 01 - 10:22 AM (#495861) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Celtic Soul John in hull; No, sadly I am *not* in the UK. I currently live in Northern Virginia in the US. One day I hope to visit the land of my ancestors, but have never to now. If I ever manage, I will be sure to post saying I'm coming! (Not that the UK is not used to silly American tourists such as myself and would need the warning) ;) |
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01 Jul 01 - 11:53 AM (#495897) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Matt_R I have the album at home...I can have the lyrics up later this afternoon! |
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01 Jul 01 - 12:44 PM (#495906) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Quincy Hi Celtic Soul..nice to "meet" you! best wishes, Yvonne |
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01 Jul 01 - 08:18 PM (#496170) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,Celtic Soul Matt R; Thanks! You're a lifesaver!!
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01 Jul 01 - 10:03 PM (#496227) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Matt_R Well. Writing out the lyrics wasn't as easy as I thought. There are some things that Davy says that I simply cannot understand.
Man your boats and leave "The Whale"
Chorus: Heave ya ho, and away we'll go
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02 Jul 01 - 05:41 AM (#496407) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,Dita (at work) OK, CS&MR I'll have to borrow a copy and work out the missing bits, but the first bit I can get right away, (knowing how Davey spoke helps).
sheman = she maun = she must.
weman = we maun = we must. |
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02 Jul 01 - 05:46 AM (#496412) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Firecat Hiya! |
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02 Jul 01 - 06:29 AM (#496433) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: The Cat's Whiskers Boo! I'm new too... |
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02 Jul 01 - 09:10 AM (#496510) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Shall Welcome |
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02 Jul 01 - 07:36 PM (#497019) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,ScottyG The following words are taken verbatim off the insert to the BFB Rain, Hail, or Shine CD. (as is Matt R's word-for word post of 30-Jun-01 - 10:03 PM, explaining the basis of the song.) I first heard Davy Steele sing it at the Band's gig at the Barns at Wolftrap about 3 years ago. He invited the audience to sing along to the chorus. Great song. Matt R - ya got real close in your translation. I've got my guid missus looking over my "shoder" (she's frae Scotland) and she assures me these are the proper words.
"A' the best" ScottyG P.S. You can find most of the more recent Battlefield Band CDs at Tower Records in Landmark Plaza on Duke Street in Alexandria, VA (literally right up the street from my place.) line breaks fixed by mudelf ;-) |
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02 Jul 01 - 08:11 PM (#497049) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,ScottyG I was afraid of that. Just looked at my last post, and the returns at the end of my lines in the lyrics I typed didn't take. How do you all do that? Is there a certain function key besides enter (return) that I should be hitting instead? |
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02 Jul 01 - 08:53 PM (#497075) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: Noreen Scotty, type <br> at the end of each line to make a line break. Noreen |
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03 Jul 01 - 08:09 AM (#497370) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: ScottyG Thanks Mudelf and Noreen. |
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03 Jul 01 - 08:18 AM (#497377) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,Dita (at work) In the Lady Twynford's verse it seems to me that Davey sang "we must get a the whey-o" as in "curds and whey" as opposed to the cream The oral tradition strikes again. love, john. |
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03 Jul 01 - 08:50 AM (#497394) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: ScottyG We thought that too, and I'm not altogether sure Davy sings "Lady Twynford" either. I merely transcribed the words printed on the CD insert. I did make one assumption, which is most likely incorrect. In the last line of the first verse, the insert has "het" before "ale." I thought that was probably a typo, intended to be "the." However, listening again to the track, it sounds like Davy sings "het." As my wife later pointed out to me, that line means that the brandy goes down well in between warm beers("het" being "hot"). I'm a "purist", and getting the words right is extremely important to me. It really helps to "ken" what they mean. Cheers. |
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03 Jul 01 - 08:58 AM (#497403) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: UB Ed CS, welcome to de Cat! Ed |
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03 Jul 01 - 12:59 PM (#497605) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: John J She's dead clever is that Noreen. John |
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03 Jul 01 - 04:42 PM (#497765) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: radriano Helo, Celtic Soul, a hearty welcome to you from San Francisco. Mudcat is a wonderful resource and you'll find that most of those who post here are helpful and quite generous. Richard |
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21 Jan 11 - 11:52 AM (#3079424) Subject: RE: New member saying hi. From: GUEST,Bea-Jay Davy Steele wrote it and it is HET (hot) not THE in first verse. the Whale mentioned here is a pub not an animal LOL yep Lady Twynford gets the cream, we get the whey. |