Brenda Wooten sings Cornish Folk Song from a 1978 recording. A new Cd of Brenda's work has just been released (Nov 2010) Details from www.brendawoott...
I met this beautiful lady, and miss her sweet voice very much. she used to perform funny songs too, and had a large trunk on stage with different hats and props in it. I remember her bringing me to tears with a song called ballena, which was about the demise of the whales.
What a beautiful voice - I saw her live in Cornwall she reduced me to tears of laughter with her jokes and anecdotes in between songs - then to tears with a song called "I'm troubled" Such a warm personality exuded from her. I'm still searching for another copy of "Pipers Folk" - someone stole mine by borrowing and disappearing with it.
Welsh and Cornish are both beautiful and virtually indistinguishable, as Cornwall basically means “Horn of Whales,” as I’m sure you know. I thought it was offensive some English guy said Welsh people sounded as if they were coughing when they spoke, as if English were much better.
@@ungrateful-66 They're related but they are not as similar as that. Yes 'Wales' and the 'wall' of Cornwall have the same eytemological root, but it means 'foreigner' in old English.
Beautiful! Lovely song, great singer. The Cornish have retained their culture, & the language is undergoing a rebirth at long last! We never forgot our roots, even growing up deep in the bush in Africa.
Thanks, I love her voice. I love Zeppelin, The Prodigy, Hard core dance,anything that makes the blood pump. But i have been a fan of Brenda for a long time. R I P
Aye, Dan, I'd say RIP Brenda, as well. We used to follow her round the obscure Cornish pub folk circuit in the seventies. A lovely lady and kind to us. And that laugh! Peace and love, A
I found out yesterday that I'm actually a relative of hers, I think 2nd cousin twice removed, or something like that. It's really humbling to see a family member I have never met, being so successful. :)
@@elestegen Remember me? I went with you to the Celtic Festival in L'Orient, must've been '79 or '80! The textiles person, living in Oz now. Hope you're doing well! x
@@luciatilyard2827 Hi Lucia - my memory for names is not the best, but yours rings a bell... what were your textiles, and where were you living? Early 80s, it would have been...
How very lovely! I'd never heard of her before, but saw pictures of her album covers on Pinterest, which piqued my interest. Truly a special voice, special singer. Sorry to read below she's no longer with us.
I met Brenda on a folk music cruise, such a naturally friendly person it makes me cry when I hear this song. Being half Welsh and about a quarter Cornish may play a part in this.
i had the pleasure of being at a concert by Brenda and chatting afterwards. what a lovely lady. she signed the LP i won, sadly ive lost it. i think it was the 70s at the marymass folk festival. Ray
There are many tracks from Brenda's albums on TH-cam. You could begin by looking at posting by "MehefinHeulog". She was wonderful. All who knew her, miss her so much.
My mother's Father from Devonshire, been there for over 1000 yrs.. I'd like to learn this and share it. Yes Saxon but no doubt some Cornish blood probably
Do you ever ask yourself dumb questions like "what if Cesaria Evora was cornish ?", or "what if brown laced flower gown where actually cool ?", or "Is ther forgotten seventies song jewels on youtube ?". Congrats, you're home.
The pronunciation and accent she is singing in sounds very similar to Welsh, I wonder where, or indeed if, Brenda learned Cornish. Did she learn it as a first language or a second language, or just learn the words to the song? When I listen to today's Cornish speakers they sound very "West Country" when they speak Cornish, this performance is quite different. Absolutely lovely performance and very beautifully sung, what a wonderful singer.
I love Brenda and Crowdy Crawn, grew up on the stuff - these lyrics/words were posted here but seemed to have dissapeared. Can someone please post the written lyrics again for us? After singing them for a concert I'd like to sing again and do a proper job, of them.... love Cornwall Kx
De Sul vyttin gen Brenda Wootton De Sul vyttin, ty y’m gwely, golow dedh ew namnygen, Gwaith yth esos ta owth huna, tobm ha clos reb ow thenewen, Kellys yn neb bys a-bell, pell dres gweles a dhifun, Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew. My a vir whare ow euryor, eth eur passyes seulabrys, A’th difunav gans ow hussyn, ty a dryllyv tre y’m bewnans? A’th difunav? Ogh! Na! Na! An pols gwynnvys-ma ny dhur! Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew. Translation: Sunday Morning by Brenda Wootton Sunday morning, you in my bed, it’s daylight just now, Still you are sleeping, warm and snug by my side, Lost in some far-off land, far beyond a sight which awakens, You I love, you the guardian of all my being. I soon see my watch, eight hours passed already, Do I wake you with my kiss, do I bring you back into my life? Do I wake you? Oh! No! No! This precious moment will not last! You I love, you the guardian of all my being. From forum.unilang.org/viewtopic.php?t=32138
ruskin 1900 - please send me details of the new CD and I will be happy to spread the word through Facebook, other my other websites. I enjoyed appearing with Brenda in this show: she was so gracious and gave me very good advice about performing. A classy lady.
From the website Pellwolok an Gernewegva: Tekst (skrifys gans Richard Gendall): De’Sul vyttin, ty y’m gwely, golow dedh yw namnygen, Hwath yth esos ta ow huna, tomm ha klos ryb ow dhenewen, Kellys yn neb bys a-bell, pell dres gweles a dhifun, Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew. My a vir hware ow euryor, eth eur passyes seulabrys, A’th dyfunav gans ow hussyn, ty a dryllyv tre y’m bewnans? A’th dyfunav? Ogh! Na! Na! An pols gwynnvys ma ny dhur! Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew.
I'd forgotten how much Brenda had left her mark on my memory 💚🙂💙
I met this beautiful lady, and miss her sweet voice very much. she used to perform funny songs too, and had a large trunk on stage with different hats and props in it. I remember her bringing me to tears with a song called ballena, which was about the demise of the whales.
What a beautiful voice - I saw her live in Cornwall she reduced me to tears of laughter with her jokes and anecdotes in between songs - then to tears with a song called "I'm troubled" Such a warm personality exuded from her. I'm still searching for another copy of "Pipers Folk" - someone stole mine by borrowing and disappearing with it.
Cornish is a beautiful language. I might be mostly English, but I love your culture.
NorseWarriorPrincess:
Respect to you, Norse Warrior!!
Welsh and Cornish are both beautiful and virtually indistinguishable, as Cornwall basically means “Horn of Whales,” as I’m sure you know. I thought it was offensive some English guy said Welsh people sounded as if they were coughing when they spoke, as if English were much better.
@@ungrateful-66 The Cornish were once called the West Welsh
@@ungrateful-66 They're related but they are not as similar as that. Yes 'Wales' and the 'wall' of Cornwall have the same eytemological root, but it means 'foreigner' in old English.
bruh i’m fully cornish and nobody speaks it haha
Amazing.
No one ever had a voice so pure.
Brenda Wootton was a great singer.
Thanks for posting this little piece of Cornish musical gold.
Makes me proud to have a cornish heritage/surname. Xx
Beautiful! Lovely song, great singer. The Cornish have retained their culture, & the language is undergoing a rebirth at long last! We never forgot our roots, even growing up deep in the bush in Africa.
Wonderful....Thank you to my Cornish ancestors...
Thanks, I love her voice. I love Zeppelin, The Prodigy, Hard core dance,anything that makes the blood pump. But i have been a fan of Brenda for a long time. R I P
Beautiful Cornish song beautiful Cornish lady please we want more
love it love kernow
Toby frohlick:
...AGREEEEED ...ADORE KERNOW!!
Aye, Dan, I'd say RIP Brenda, as well. We used to follow her round the obscure Cornish pub folk circuit in the seventies. A lovely lady and kind to us. And that laugh! Peace and love, A
I found out yesterday that I'm actually a relative of hers, I think 2nd cousin twice removed, or something like that. It's really humbling to see a family member I have never met, being so successful. :)
well bluseboy310 brenda wooten was my secondary teacher's sister ok
+Anton Oats Well Anton Oats - you were taught by Brenda Wootton's daughter too, when you were in Marazion School! And that's me!!
@@elestegen Remember me? I went with you to the Celtic Festival in L'Orient, must've been '79 or '80! The textiles person, living in Oz now. Hope you're doing well! x
@@luciatilyard2827 Hi Lucia - my memory for names is not the best, but yours rings a bell... what were your textiles, and where were you living? Early 80s, it would have been...
I love her. Like listening to a lullaby.
yes puting me to sleep Zzzzzzz
wonderful singer and great to hear this in Cornish!
What a voice!
Saw on stage in the county of Lincoln twice with John the fish!
This delightful lady had the most beautiful voice -we had such wonderful evenings at the folk club in St Buryan.
How very lovely! I'd never heard of her before, but saw pictures of her album covers on Pinterest, which piqued my interest. Truly a special voice, special singer. Sorry to read below she's no longer with us.
A special person
Brenda Lives on!!
God bless her!!
RIP the Voice of Cornwall.
And yeah with Chris Newman on guitar.Saw them as duo in Belgium on tour.Fantastic vocaliste andguitarist.You cant go wrong with such a combination
A voice of an Angel a Mermaid a voice that bridges dimensions bless her thank you for sharing
I was related to Brenda. Have never heard her before apart from this. It's fantastic!
I met Brenda on a folk music cruise, such a naturally friendly person it makes me cry when I hear this song. Being half Welsh and about a quarter Cornish may play a part in this.
how much I love that great singer ! we miss her...
Lovely song, lovely voice, lovely moment.
Diolch yn fawr am bostio'r gan hon
Simply timeless. Kernow bys vyken:-)
This sceptered Isles wonderful history and heritage. To see what the corrupt leaders have done to it breaks my old heart.
i had the pleasure of being at a concert by Brenda and chatting afterwards. what a lovely lady. she signed the LP i won, sadly ive lost it. i think it was the 70s at the marymass folk festival. Ray
Very nice song From Portsmouth, England.
NeonLyfe ...agreed, StAgnes, Corn!
wow! it's so wonderful!!!
THIS IS SO GOOD
CORNWALL FOREVER FREE
exquisite melody and voice!!!
What a beautiful voice.
There are many tracks from Brenda's albums on TH-cam. You could begin by looking at posting by "MehefinHeulog". She was wonderful. All who knew her, miss her so much.
Hey, do you have brendas more videos?
My mother's Father from Devonshire, been there for over 1000 yrs.. I'd like to learn this and share it. Yes Saxon but no doubt some Cornish blood probably
De-Sul Vyttyn (Sunday Morning)
Who would want a remake of this done ? I'm learning Cornish and would love to sing in my language and wondered if people would like to hear
Yes please do
beautiful....exotic! can't be too many around speaking Cornish. thanks for posting
Beautiful language and song!
Thanks gonna order it as soon as possible. They just played Cornwall the land I love on radio Cornwall. I forgot how good it was.
just what u looked for, i needed.
A million thanks!
Such a great channel
Thanks
Do you ever ask yourself dumb questions like "what if Cesaria Evora was cornish ?", or "what if brown laced flower gown where actually cool ?", or "Is ther forgotten seventies song jewels on youtube ?". Congrats, you're home.
The pronunciation and accent she is singing in sounds very similar to Welsh, I wonder where, or indeed if, Brenda learned Cornish. Did she learn it as a first language or a second language, or just learn the words to the song? When I listen to today's Cornish speakers they sound very "West Country" when they speak Cornish, this performance is quite different. Absolutely lovely performance and very beautifully sung, what a wonderful singer.
I love Brenda and Crowdy Crawn, grew up on the stuff - these lyrics/words were posted here but seemed to have dissapeared. Can someone please post the written lyrics again for us? After singing them for a concert I'd like to sing again and do a proper job, of them.... love Cornwall Kx
i was thinking the same!!! the lyrics used to be here and now no longer!!!! i used to love to sing along :( :(
De Sul vyttin gen Brenda Wootton
De Sul vyttin, ty y’m gwely, golow dedh ew namnygen,
Gwaith yth esos ta owth huna, tobm ha clos reb ow thenewen,
Kellys yn neb bys a-bell, pell dres gweles a dhifun,
Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew.
My a vir whare ow euryor, eth eur passyes seulabrys,
A’th difunav gans ow hussyn, ty a dryllyv tre y’m bewnans?
A’th difunav? Ogh! Na! Na! An pols gwynnvys-ma ny dhur!
Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew.
Translation:
Sunday Morning by Brenda Wootton
Sunday morning, you in my bed, it’s daylight just now,
Still you are sleeping, warm and snug by my side,
Lost in some far-off land, far beyond a sight which awakens,
You I love, you the guardian of all my being.
I soon see my watch, eight hours passed already,
Do I wake you with my kiss, do I bring you back into my life?
Do I wake you? Oh! No! No! This precious moment will not last!
You I love, you the guardian of all my being.
From forum.unilang.org/viewtopic.php?t=32138
❤
SUBLIME BRENDA
Kernow - St Agnes!!
Live looong my'Lovver!
Brenda Wootton was my Grandfather John Fraser’s cousin
@MrBCornish I couldn't agree more :)
Brav-kenañ!
Re brav eo! Trugarez, hag war raog Kernow!!!
Does anyone have the lyrics please? Would love to know it in cornish and translate it to Brezhoneg
Is this traditional or did Brenda write this? It is beautiful.
I've been trying but I cannot find the name of this song at all. Can anyone help me out?
de’Sul Vyttin
de'Sul Vitten
Could anybody type the title of the song for me?
De’Sul vyttin
I know I ask much, but could anybody write the lyrics? :)
What did she say the name of the song was?
Who wrote this song and when? Is it traditional or modern?
ruskin 1900 - please send me details of the new CD and I will be happy to spread the word through Facebook, other my other websites. I enjoyed appearing with Brenda in this show: she was so gracious and gave me very good advice about performing. A classy lady.
Was this written by Dick Gendall? At one time he got very touchy about copyright and banned unauthorised use of his work.
Now only one more thing: translation, anyone? :) I couldn't find a proper Cornish-English dictionary
Hyfryd iawn
are there any lyrics on the net for this?
From the website Pellwolok an Gernewegva:
Tekst (skrifys gans Richard Gendall):
De’Sul vyttin, ty y’m gwely, golow dedh yw namnygen,
Hwath yth esos ta ow huna, tomm ha klos ryb ow dhenewen,
Kellys yn neb bys a-bell, pell dres gweles a dhifun,
Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew.
My a vir hware ow euryor, eth eur passyes seulabrys,
A’th dyfunav gans ow hussyn, ty a dryllyv tre y’m bewnans?
A’th dyfunav? Ogh! Na! Na! An pols gwynnvys ma ny dhur!
Ty a garav, ty an gwithyas oll ow bew.