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14 Jan 97 - 06:21 PM (#1330) Subject: Lyric Request: Foggy Dew From: Robert Does anyone know the lyrics, or know where to find the lyrics for the version of this song performed by Sinead O`Connor on the Chieftain's "he Long Black Veil"? Thanx in advance. |
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14 Jan 97 - 07:05 PM (#1331) Subject: RE: Foggy Dew From: Susan of DT We have lots of versions of several songs with the title Foggy Dew. Have you looked at them to see if the one you want is there? Search for Foggy or a phrase |
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15 Jan 97 - 02:34 AM (#1343) Subject: Chords Add: THE FOGGY DEW (Fr. O'Neill) From: cpw@giga.com.pl Hi, Sinead performs the well known version close to the original written by Father P. O'Neill in tribute to the man who fought and died in the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin. I've included chords. THE FOGGY DEW Am G C Am As down the glen one Easter morn, to a city fair rode I Am G C Am There armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by C G C Am No pipes did hum no battle drum, did sound its loud tatoo Am G C Am But the Angelus Bell o'er the Liffey swell, rang out in the foggy dew. =============== I have to say, I've never heard performed that better. I'll write the rest of it soon. Regards |
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15 Jan 97 - 02:40 PM (#1349) Subject: RE: Foggy Dew From: alarose@ncwc.edu I once heard a longer version of the one that starts: I am a bachelor, I live with my son. In this version it turns out that the reason he lives alone with his son is that the woman died in childbirth. Please confirm if this the one you want. |
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15 Jan 97 - 04:43 PM (#1352) Subject: RE: Foggy Dew From: Robert > Please confirm if this the one you want. no, cpw@giga.com.pl had the right one. i'm waiting expectantly for the remainder. 8^) thanx! |
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15 Jan 97 - 08:46 PM (#1362) Subject: Lyr Add: THE FOGGY DEW (Fr. O'Neill) From: jamas@gil.com.au THE FOGGY DEW (Fr. P. O'Neill) 'Twas down the glen one Easter morn To a city fair rode I. When Ireland's line of marching men In squadrons passed me by. No pipe did hum, no battle drum Did sound its dread tattoo But the Angelus bell o'er the Liffey's swell Rang out in the foggy dew. Right proudly high over Dublin town They hung out a flag of war. 'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky Than at Suvla or Sud el Bar. And from the plains of Royal Meath Strong men came hurrying through; While Brittania's sons with their long-range guns Sailed in from the foggy dew. 'Twas England bade our wild geese go That small nations might be free. Their lonely graves are by Suvla's waves On the fringe of the grey North Sea. But had they died by Pearse's side Or fought with Gathal Bruga, Their graves we'd keep where the Fenians sleep 'Neath the hills of the foggy dew. The bravest fell, and the solemn bell Rang mournfully and clear For those who died that Eastertide In the springing of the year. And the world did gaze in deep amaze At those fearless men and true Who bore the fight that freedom's light Might shine through the foggy dew. ---------------- I haven't heard Sinead O'Connor's version but here's what I've got written down. Tony |
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16 Jan 97 - 04:31 AM (#1369) Subject: Lyr Add: THE FOGGY DEW (Fr. O'Neill) From: cpw@giga.com.pl Hi, Everyone I've checked DT and found many versions of Foggy Dew. The nearest is called "revolutionary" - I don't know why, because the subject was 1915 Rising against the Brits, not any revolution (thanx God). The original one (of Father O'Neill) consists of 6 verses. Here's all that: THE FOGGY DEW As down the glen one Easter morn, to a city fair rode I There armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by No pipes did hum no battle drum, did sound its loud tatoo But the Angelus Bell o'er the Liffey swell, rang out in the foggy dew. Right proudly high in Dublin Town they flung out a flag of war. 'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky than at Suvla or Sud El Bar; And from the plains of Royal Meath strong men came hurrying through While Britannia's huns with their great big guns, sailed in through the Foggy Dew. O the night fell black and the rifles' crack made "Perfidious Albion" reel 'Mid the leaden rail, seven tongues of flame did shine o'er the lines of steel; By each shining blade, a prayer was said that to Ireland her sons be true And when morning broke still the war flag shook out its fold in the Foggy Dew. 'Twas England bade our wild Geese go that small nations might be free. But their lonely graves are by Suvla's waves or the fringe of the Great North Sea O had they died by Pearse's side, or fought with Cathal Brugha Their names we'd keep where the Fenians sleep, 'neath the shroud of the Foggy Dew. But the bravest fell, and the requiem bell rang mournfully and clear For those who died that watertide in the springtime of the year While the world did gaze, with deep amaze, at those fearless men, but few Who bore the fight that Freedom's light might shine through the Foggy Dew. Ah, back through the glen I rode again, and my heart with grief was sore For I parted then with valiant men whom I never shall see more But to and from in my dreams I go and I'd kneel and pray for you For slavery fled, O glorious dead, when you fell in the Foggy Dew. That's All Folks. By the way, I've heard it performed by many artists and generally verses 3 and 6 weren't published (perhaps for some political ground). All in all, it's one of the best of the Irish stuff. I hope, it's more or less what you wanted, Robert. Bye Recording by Sinead O'Connor with the Chieftains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrrO4I-E8oY |
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22 Jan 97 - 04:14 PM (#1570) Subject: RE: Foggy Dew From: Martin Ryan The tune is very close to that of "The Banks of the Moorlough Shore" - a beautiful love song from the North of Ireland which will find its way into the DT soon. Its one of the best examples I know of how an air can fit snugly to two totally different sets of words and sentiments. Regards |
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22 Jan 97 - 09:46 PM (#1582) Subject: RE: Foggy Dew From: dick greenhaus There's also a love song called the Foggy Dew set to the same tune. The incomparable John McCormic recorded it. AND- re revolutionary as a description: I know may folk thet refer to the American Revolution as a civil war, and the American Civil War as the Recent Unpleasantness or the War of Secession. When we use keywords in the DT, we try for generally well-known ones--if they're not quite precise, we can only aplologize. We're really not trying to take sides. |
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09 Aug 10 - 05:12 PM (#2961443) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Foggy Dew (from Sinead O'Connor) From: GUEST,dlicdad I downloaded the album (Long Black Veil). Sinead has one of the greatest voices and voice control since Frnk Sinatra. It's a shame she's so nuts. Thanx for the lyrics. They;re fantastic. |
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09 Aug 10 - 05:22 PM (#2961448) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Foggy Dew (from Sinead O'Connor) From: GUEST,^&* Several earlier threads on this song, of which THIS is probably the most informative. Author was Fr. C. O'Neill. |
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09 Aug 10 - 09:31 PM (#2961598) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Foggy Dew (from Sinead O'Connor) From: michaelr It's a shame people still call Sinead "nuts" - she's not. Apologize! |
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10 Aug 10 - 08:58 AM (#2961955) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Foggy Dew (from Sinead O'Connor) From: Uncle Phil After watching the news the past couple years I reckon there's a lot of folks, me included, who owe Sinead O'Connor an apology… - Phil |