Grandmother from New Brunswick. This was one of the first songs I learned. As a camp counselor I taught it to hundreds of children in the Ottawa valley each summer for five years. I wonder if any of those children, now in their 40's remember it, or sang it outside of camp? I know many of them loved it since it wasn't a mindless call and answer song. 'One Tin Soldier' 'Child of the Universe' and 'Geremia was a Bullfrog' were the other songs they loved to learn. With only four songs the kids found worthy of their attention it was easy to teach them all four in a week. That doesn't mean great harmonizing, just melody and words. They did great if they were each singing it alone and noone was clashing pitches or entire key signatures. I was just happy they were interested in music😄
The sun was setting in the west The birds were singing on every tree All nature seemed inclined for rest But still there was no rest for me Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast Let your mountains dark and dreary be For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me I grieve to leave my native land I grieve to leave my comrades all And my aging parents whom I've always hold so dear And the bonny, bonny lass that I do adore Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast Let your mountains dark and dreary be For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me The drums they do beat and the wars do alarm The captain calls, we must obey So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms For it's early in the morning I am far, far away Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast Let your mountains dark and dreary be For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me I have three brothers and they are at rest Their arms are folded on their breast But a poor simple sailor just like me Must be tossed and driven on the dark blue sea Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast Let your mountains dark and dreary be For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast Let your mountains dark and dreary be For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me
Wonderful folk song, excellent performance. Back in the 70s I visited NS. We spent an evening in a bar in Yarmouth singing this song to many many different verses (some dirty) chimed in by patrons, for the entire evening. Rugby songs are similar, LOL.
This Band KICKS azzz!!! So happy to listen yous!! I am Gettting on a PLANE to Victoria. And we will meet again at Irish Times!! No pressure but we need more albums!..Cheers from GP
Nice. Could be a bit slower to convey more of the song's elegiac nature. I think Ian and Sylvia's rendition still captures the essence of the song best.
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This is true folk music. So well sung and played.
Listening to this constantly in Aotearoa/New Zealand. My DNA shows links to Nova Scotia - MacKay, Findlayson, etc. 🇳🇿💕🍁
Hell Yeah you get it.
Grandmother from New Brunswick. This was one of the first songs I learned. As a camp counselor I taught it to hundreds of children in the Ottawa valley each summer for five years. I wonder if any of those children, now in their 40's remember it, or sang it outside of camp? I know many of them loved it since it wasn't a mindless call and answer song. 'One Tin Soldier' 'Child of the Universe' and 'Geremia was a Bullfrog' were the other songs they loved to learn. With only four songs the kids found worthy of their attention it was easy to teach them all four in a week. That doesn't mean great harmonizing, just melody and words. They did great if they were each singing it alone and noone was clashing pitches or entire key signatures. I was just happy they were interested in music😄
Never get tired of listening to this ❤❤
The sun was setting in the west
The birds were singing on every tree
All nature seemed inclined for rest
But still there was no rest for me
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me
I grieve to leave my native land
I grieve to leave my comrades all
And my aging parents whom I've always hold so dear
And the bonny, bonny lass that I do adore
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me
The drums they do beat and the wars do alarm
The captain calls, we must obey
So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms
For it's early in the morning I am far, far away
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me
I have three brothers and they are at rest
Their arms are folded on their breast
But a poor simple sailor just like me
Must be tossed and driven on the dark blue sea
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me
Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me
Fantastic driving sound. Great hard singing voice. Classic song.
This is how this song should be played and sung!! Perfect! ♥
Wonderful folk song, excellent performance. Back in the 70s I visited NS. We spent an evening in a bar in Yarmouth singing this song to many many different verses (some dirty) chimed in by patrons, for the entire evening. Rugby songs are similar, LOL.
Best version ever!!
This is amazing
Long live the new scottish brothers your always welcome to vist your scottish founders our new world scottish brothers.
This is the best rendition, the wildest and most heartfelt that I have ever heard!🤩
Absolutely.
This song does a homesick soul much good. Thank you muchly.
I just love love this song. Love how you guys sing this song.
My captain calls i must obey..... it didn't hit like it should.....but i love this song
the best version its HEAVEN TO MY EARS this is a #1 hit. in 2021.
Great band! Best rendition of this song that I have heard. Bravo!
This Band KICKS azzz!!! So happy to listen yous!! I am Gettting on a PLANE to Victoria. And we will meet again at Irish Times!! No pressure but we need more albums!..Cheers from GP
bravo!
My home! You played this when I was in Victoria for the first time ever, it’s like y’all knew I was there! Haha
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yo this is fucking dope man. has the energy of the McGinty cover
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Pretty good if I do say so myself. 🥂
last night in montreal i got kicked out of the SUBHUMANS show because i wore one of your t-shirts !what about tolerance?
Nice. Could be a bit slower to convey more of the song's elegiac nature. I think Ian and Sylvia's rendition still captures the essence of the song best.
Not bad. It would be nice if the vocals could be heard of the instruments, though.
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