Sam Shackleton, "Scottish Cowboy" // GemsOnVHS™

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  • I found Tom, or as he is known far and wide online, "Fandabi Dozi", admittedly through the TH-cam algorithm. As always, they know too much about me, and they knew my love for all thing history, Celtic and specifically Scottish spans far and wide. His videos on his 180,000k subscriber+ ‪@FandabiDozi‬ TH-cam channel of survival in what would have been historically accurate 17th century equipment intrigued me. I was traveling to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, to study and record with Scottish studies major Sam Shackleton, whom i'd recorded year previous ( • Sam Shackleton, "Cucko... ). Sam, himself well versed in the history of bards, the traveling musicians of old times, recommended we reach out to Tom and venture in the Highlands, a place ripe with history.
    The Scottish cowboy, or as they called them drovers, would run cattle from grazing the highlands all the way down to England's markets. They'd have to avoid major towns of course; no one wants a herd of cattle tromping through their garden. So they roamed the lonely stretches of hills and mountains, the backroads and rough trails, with their songs and stories. Very reminiscent of the cowboys of the American West, and rightfully so, as many of them immigrated to the United States during the Highland clearances. This Loch that Tom brought us to, with its charming little cottage and epic views, was inspiring to say the least. By day we roamed the shoreline, by night we enjoyed Guinness and fireside tunes, and I couldn't help but feel a connection to the times before. Albeit a more comfortable version of that.
    More discussion of the history is coming in an episode with Tom on his channel, stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy this song by Sam, off his new album. You can find more from Sam here;
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  • @GemsOnVHS
    @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A longer version of this with more historical perspective on bards and Scottish culture is on Tom's channel, check it out here th-cam.com/video/nj9R18bFNZQ/w-d-xo.html
    You can check out more of Sam Shackleton's music at his website, www.samshackleton.com/links
    & follow him on his journey on instagram.com/sorleythebard
    New to GemsOnVHS? Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos & find us on bandcamp @ gemsonvhs.bandcamp.com/

  • @nicdelmundo5687
    @nicdelmundo5687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    love both fandabi dozi and gems on vhs. never thought to see them together but couldnt be happier

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      hes releasing a longer video about bards with us on his channel next week! great guy

  • @Tony_02
    @Tony_02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Sam can whistle just as good as nick shoulders

    • @Joogsy4560
      @Joogsy4560 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The whistle in Snakes & Waterfalls is so so good

    • @WidestancePolitics
      @WidestancePolitics ปีที่แล้ว

      almost as good :)

  • @ClueFinderDirtDigger
    @ClueFinderDirtDigger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    As an American with Scottish immigrant farmer roots that run deep through the rural midwest, I can't express how cool it is to see this! Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @aidanmcmillan-dx8lq
      @aidanmcmillan-dx8lq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I come from Texan Scots. It's rare to meet another Scot hereadays. Too many Mexicans.

  • @eayescruggs250
    @eayescruggs250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He's brilliant on the harmonica too - his album version of this song is so good

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes it is!

  • @doyouthinkhesawus
    @doyouthinkhesawus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great to see you branching out and reaching the UK. Love it ☺️.

  • @dwaingibbs93
    @dwaingibbs93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love to hear this very simple chord progression with nothing more than a guitar, that I associate with traditional American country, mixed with his accent. Both very unique and lovely to my ears

  • @cedarriver
    @cedarriver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Lovely, always like listening to Sam. Great setting as well!
    Chords and lyrics below. Missing one word, help me out if ya can.
    Intro F C7 F C7 F
    Verses F C7 / C7 F (x2)
    Interlude F C7 / C7 F C7 F
    [Intro]
    [Verse 1]
    I am a lonely Scottish cowboy
    I'm stranded on this western trail
    I left my home way back in Glasgow
    Oh in the spring of 1864
    [Verse 2]
    I was only the age of 22
    When I set away upon the ocean blue
    I left my darling wee lassie
    On those bonnie blue thistle shore
    [Whistling]
    [Verse 3]
    I used to be a crafter's laddie
    Oh but now I'm all on my own
    And I was halfway through Texarkana
    When my wagon wheel, it turned no more
    [Verse 4]
    I think I hear those bandits coming
    They'll hae my heid, fore the morra's ower
    So run away, run away little doggie
    I don't let them take my last friend too
    [Whistling]
    [Verse 1]
    I am a lonely Scottish cowboy
    I'm doomed to die upon this western trail
    Oh no no no

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks nico!

    • @musicalhealer2143
      @musicalhealer2143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Slowed it down a bit, but I believe it's "They'll hae my hate for the morrows o'er."

    • @Edited6
      @Edited6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@musicalhealer2143 Didn't slow it down, but gaelic folk happened to have been my bridge out of the pop-country of my childhood.
      Without trying to put the accent into text, I instinctively heard:
      "They'll hang my head before tomorrow's over."
      First bit definitely sounds more like "hae" or "hail," but I think "head" is a decent contribution.
      Edit: vvvvv Damn! So close! vvvvv

    • @sorleythebard
      @sorleythebard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey man, thanks for these lyrics! So I see there's a wee bit of confusion around some of the lyrics here so I'm just going to post the full and correct lyrics to this song below to clear it up! It's because some of the words I use in this song are in Scots, one of the languages spoken here in Scotland. I say "they'll hae my heid, fore the morra's ower" which means "they'll have my head, before tomorrow is over". Anyway, here's the full lyrics to this song:
      "I am a lonely Scottish Cowboy,
      Stranded on this Western trail,
      I left my home way back in Glasgow,
      In the Spring of 1864,
      I was only the age of 22,
      When I sailed away upon the ocean blue,
      I left my darling wee lassie,
      On those bonny blue thistle shores,
      I used tae be a crofter’s laddie,
      Now I’m all on my own,
      I was halfway through Texarkana,
      When my wagon wheel it turned no more,
      I think I hear those bandits coming,
      They’ll hae my heid, fore the morra’s ower,
      So run away, run away little doggie,
      Don’t let them take, my last friend too.
      I’m just a lonely Scottish Cowboy,
      Doomed to die, upon this Western trail,
      Oh no, no, no."

    • @cedarriver
      @cedarriver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sorleythebard Thanks a lot for clarifying Sam, appreciate it!

  • @Hardcorebxstard.
    @Hardcorebxstard. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Always trust Gemsonvhs to show me artists I didn't know about.

    • @Xaul
      @Xaul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Check out Sam's version of Cuckoo Bird, it's on this channel.

  • @67wing
    @67wing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was pretty cool seeing Fandabi Dozi in the video. I've been watching him for a couple of years now. Love this song. Sam's voice and charm remind me of the old country and western I grew up with

  • @Christyc250
    @Christyc250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I get strong vibes of Hank Williams with a splash of Nick Soulders

  • @PutriOddity
    @PutriOddity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This man's range is just astonishing

  • @DixieRoseproductions
    @DixieRoseproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    FANDABI DOZI! What a crossover I wasn't expecting.

  • @CrippledPanda28
    @CrippledPanda28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His tunes and his clean fades are about the only reliable things in the world right now

  • @Harrier_DuBois
    @Harrier_DuBois 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a belter! Really impressed at the originality of the vocal style.

  • @elizabethtwigg4429
    @elizabethtwigg4429 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My two favorite Scottish content-makers on TH-cam? in the same video?? I was going through Sam Shackleton's videos as I do sometimes, and quickly said "Wait - is that Tom?? Oh my god, it IS Tom!!"

  • @SolomonTheBard
    @SolomonTheBard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this goes hard

  • @michaelkennedy8270
    @michaelkennedy8270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've got major jumper envy now.

  • @evigvandrare
    @evigvandrare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Sam's music, and Tom has always been a favourite of mine, his videos are grand. His approach to living history is fantastic.

  • @jadefire2817
    @jadefire2817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This makes me think so much of the scene in Rio Bravo where Dean, Ricky and Walter Brennan sing ! Very much the same feel and pacing.

  • @brotherjames4280
    @brotherjames4280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great performance again Sam, love the song. So pleased to see your album is out on Spotify too, love it

  • @kelaine9023
    @kelaine9023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam is so authentic; talented and can't get enough of his music - thanks & love the video too, class!

  • @JeffinBville
    @JeffinBville 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best things about being a Patreon supporter is not that we get these videos as early releases, but we get to enjoy them again when they hit TH-cam.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hah, thank you !

  • @Rhysers3000
    @Rhysers3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A truly great follow up video to watch after Fandabidozi's Video(Even though this one came first!), Amazing job, glad to find a new channel to Binge!

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      rhys, thanks for watching mate. Tom from Fandabi is one of the best.

  • @robhenry4197
    @robhenry4197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good performance. Sam has incredible control of his voice

  • @gray3641
    @gray3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam is such a great guy and musician! Can't wait to see how far he goes with his tunes!

  • @ShapeyFiend
    @ShapeyFiend 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love hearing Irish or Scottish people trying to do country. Traditionally most of its been hella cheesy but its never boring and some newer artists like CMAT are making it fun again.

  • @aaronisacomedian
    @aaronisacomedian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sam "So much Swagger" Shackleton

  • @niteowl9491
    @niteowl9491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love this Scotch-Western accented singing :D

  • @tylerrichman9
    @tylerrichman9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best thing I've seen on here in a while. Really enjoyed it!

  • @user-neo71665
    @user-neo71665 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My fam came over in the early 1700s. I wish we kept the accent more than we did but the more I look into it the southern accent is a result of Scotland than I ever knew and proud of it. Baird and Cummin clan.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      very true mate

  • @isaacj.elliott2137
    @isaacj.elliott2137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am glad one of the first people to comment, I still keep Shackleton on my regular repeat list. Good music

  • @goal-goal-goalllllll
    @goal-goal-goalllllll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone have the chords for this? very interesting mix of country music with Scottish.
    Irish lad here, our neighbours doing it well!

  • @xSP3CTREx
    @xSP3CTREx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always excited to see these notifications!

  • @MrHenry366
    @MrHenry366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely love it 😍

  • @ricklarsonjr.9008
    @ricklarsonjr.9008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tune, not sure why this hasnt blown up

  • @basstrammel1322
    @basstrammel1322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any scottish people wanting to leave the UK and join Scandinavia:
    We're just waiting for you to take the first step. Norway us embracing your individuallity. We all feel the cultural connection in the core of our souls.

  • @TheRailroadBastard
    @TheRailroadBastard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh shit that's fandabi!

  • @prairiedawn7753
    @prairiedawn7753 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are outstanding

  • @milkmustache1050
    @milkmustache1050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm one of the many descendants of the failed Scottish Cowboys of the midwest that never made it out west. They took our farms and shipped the jobs overseas but we are still hanging on.

  • @Techumsa
    @Techumsa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Snakes and waterfalls, great song...Where does one acquire these chords?

  • @aidanrobinson1206
    @aidanrobinson1206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That whistle gives nick shoulders a run for his money god damn !!

    • @keviningraham
      @keviningraham 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      came here for this comment

  • @savannanicoll1507
    @savannanicoll1507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to see Fandabi Dozi in the wild XD

  • @bug5096
    @bug5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nick Shoulder's Scottish cousin

  • @ManWithTheBanjo
    @ManWithTheBanjo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    never thought I'd see fnadai dozi on a gems video

  • @Mhor_Al
    @Mhor_Al 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Minted!!!! A wee witch brought me here awe the way fae glezga

  • @red4life848
    @red4life848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool really enjoyed this

  • @Ian00003
    @Ian00003 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t explain it but I just love this song

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glorious Whistling

  • @keithdoeskungfu
    @keithdoeskungfu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hell yeah

  • @CowpokeCannoneer
    @CowpokeCannoneer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy cow he’s good

  • @neilsinclair307
    @neilsinclair307 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clan Sinclair, SCOTLAND ❤❤

  • @lindamon5101
    @lindamon5101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice sweater!

  • @booksandboozebookreviews6870
    @booksandboozebookreviews6870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    woah

  • @keviningraham
    @keviningraham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Scottish nick shoulders @neckshoulders

  • @neilsinclair307
    @neilsinclair307 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @alicemursteinlesbefaen666
    @alicemursteinlesbefaen666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh i love this!

  • @cincoy3679
    @cincoy3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @christopherhenderson7303
    @christopherhenderson7303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Sam

  • @SawyerDarrell
    @SawyerDarrell ปีที่แล้ว

    The scottish Nick Shoulders

  • @okieoutdoors2486
    @okieoutdoors2486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scottish Nick Shoulder

  • @Spacechimpcomics
    @Spacechimpcomics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need a Nick Shoulders whistle-off

  • @xxsinfulxbumxx6341
    @xxsinfulxbumxx6341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP when no Gàdhlig lyrics.

  • @lukesmith5374
    @lukesmith5374 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:27

  • @themanhimself1229
    @themanhimself1229 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    AHAHAHAA I SAW YOU ON ONE OF HIS VIDEO'S COMMENTS, I FUCKING KNEW IT

  • @JauntyWhale
    @JauntyWhale 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In case anyone is wondering, these two guys aren't the average Scotsmen. We also have an abundance of jakies and junkies here which vastly outnumber the decent folk.
    However I am glad everyone is getting to see a glimpse of the beauty our wee country has to offer.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mate i dont think the jakies outnumber the regular folks just yet lol there definitely are some freaks out there.

  • @FOOSYERDOOS
    @FOOSYERDOOS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    MON THE SCOTS

  • @gray3641
    @gray3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam is such a great guy and musician! Can't wait to see how far he goes with his tunes!