09 Apr 02 - 08:44 PM (#686660) Subject: Hallowe'en From: Tattie Bogle Yeah, yeah, I know it's the wrong time of year, but at the rate I learn song words, I might just have grasped it by October! Please does anyone have the words of "Hallowe'en" based on a poem by Violet Jacob and as sung on the "Scots Women" CD? I have searched the DT and Forum without success. Thanks in anticipation Tattie B |
10 Apr 02 - 03:18 PM (#687269) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: Susanne (skw) Tattie Bogle, you're a man of taste! I think this is what you're looking for, though as sung by Jean Redpath on 'Leaving the Land' (1989). I've always wondered whether there was a story to the song. And maybe someone can help with the last verse that says There's drink an' daf (?) an' sang an' dance 'daf' is what I hear, but I can't find any term fitting this line. |
12 Apr 02 - 01:20 PM (#688644) Subject: Lyr Add: HALLOWE'EN (Jim Reid/Violet Jacob) From: Jim Dixon Copied from http://mysongbook.de/msb/songs/h/hallowen.html
HALLOWE'EN
The tattie-liftin's nearly through,
I mind fu' aften we hae seen
There's bairns wi' guys that's at their tail
The bothy fire is loupin' heat,
But gin the auld folks' tales are richt
Awa' in France across the wave
There's drink an' daf (?) an' sang an' dance (As sung by Jean Redpath) |
12 Apr 02 - 06:26 PM (#688800) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: Tattie Bogle Many thanks to both of you for the words: can't help with the last verse but will try to find out. I think it goes back to when Scots men were sent to fight in France, but not sure if it's WW1 or Napoleonic times! Sorry to disappoint you Susanne, but Tattie B may have good taste, but a man she ain't! Tattie B |
12 Apr 02 - 06:48 PM (#688820) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: ciarili The word with a ? is daff, meaning sportin' & playin'. I think some of the other words aren't right, though. Like "There's bairns wi' guys," which must be There's bairns wi' guisers." A guiser is a mask, related to disguise, in the guise of, etc. I'll have to look it over and listen to what she sings. What is the source for what you've got, if I might ask? If you noted it yourself, you've got a decent ear! The words sound right even where the spelling is off. ciarili |
20 Apr 02 - 05:10 PM (#694508) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: GUEST,Susanne (skw) on holiday Tattie B, a heartfelt apology! It is sometimes difficult to know what gender the Mudcat name is hiding! Ciarili, many thanks for your help. Would you please let me know if you find any other mistakes? I did write it down myself, from the singing of Jean Redpath, and Id very much like to get it right. Greetings from Glesga, Susanne |
20 Apr 02 - 10:51 PM (#694658) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: ciarili Thanks for reminding me! I'd forgotten about listening to the song.... ciarili |
30 Apr 02 - 03:48 PM (#701388) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: GUEST,susanne (skw) still on holiday Ive just bought the "Scots Women" double CD made after a Celtic Connections concert with some of the greatest women singers Scotland possesses. Halloween is on it, sung by ??? - sorry, Ive forgotten, but Ive only listened to the CD once so far. Its magical! |
30 Apr 02 - 06:39 PM (#701530) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hallowe'en From: Tattie Bogle I got it too - brilliant stuff! It's Sheena Wellington (she who sang for the opening of the Scottish parliament) and Karine Polwart (of Malinky, MacAlias and recently ex- Battlefield Band) : two great voices together. Tattie B |