A Man's A Man For A' That (Opening of Scottish Parliament) - Sheena Wellington
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2025
- In my opinion, this is the most memorable rendition of this song ever. Memorable because of the occasion, but also because of the straight-forward, honest delivery. Since the mid 1980s, I've been fortunate to know Sheena Wellington as a friend and I was delighted when she was chosen to give this performance of the great Robert Burns song, "A Man's A Man For A' That", at the official opening of the Scottish Parliament on 1st July 1999.
"A Man's A Man For A' That" was sung on August 8th 1840 at a Grand Dinner at the White Conduit House, London, England celebrating the release from Warwick Gaol of political activist John Collins. The words of this lovely song are and were so apt for the occasion. Collins was a working class man who cared deeply about the starving and distressed working men and women of England and Scotland. He was incarcerated for twelve months for libel and sedition. The truth of it was he was imprisoned by the British Government's in an attempt to clamp down on the Chartist Movement, of which Collins was a tireless orator. He was largely responsible for bringing together the Scottish Radicals and the English Chartists in the struggle for political reform, in particular Universal Suffrage, at a time when the only 1 in 8 people had the suffrage. Great rendition of the song.
No words...Burns saw the Truth in all things. His words should never be forgotten by the Scottish Parliament, or the world over.
National anthem, hell. This should be the anthem of humanity.
Thanks, Bruce! It's good to have the original on TH-cam and I do appreciate you taking pity on my technical ineptness!
this is what Scotland and the Scottish people stand for..all folk nae matter their religion or their back ground , are all Jock Thamsons bairns..all are equal nae matter their upbringing..
should this be the anthem for the for the world..
Wow, that is so beautiful. Makes one proud to be off Scottish blood. The day will come when it IS the national anthem.
can never get through this without shedding a tear. wonderful rendition.
Nearly greetin' on the bus. This songs just gets me 😂
If only every nation could have such a group of leaders.
Beautiful this should be our National Anthem . x
Love the poem, and found this jewel, Sheena your voice is a delight, this is so inspiring.
Thank you.
Superb…pure and simple…:-))))) Brilliant Sheena, thank you.
The most beautiful rendition of that song that I've ever heard. Thanks John
Beautiful...
bring a tear ti a gless een
I'm so glad there is the full version being shown here. I've been wondering why the others missed a verse but they've obviously edited it out. I'll be watching this from now on.
Hi Neil, I think that's probably why Sheena was so pleased to be able to get this posted. Glad you enjoy watching. All the best, Bruce
As the coofs were sitting with sash and stars in the front row i thought they dropped that verse.
One of the best songs of all time for all humanity.
+Roger Hudson No-one suggested that I should drop any verse, Roger, and they would have been told exactly where they could go if they had!
a brilliant anthem, beautifully song with skill and passion. an inspired choice for that occasion
Thank you, dan, that's very kind! Sheena
Freaking amazing. Well done!
Oh God! Too much feels 😂 😂😂, So Powerful!
I'm an American with Scottish ancestors. This was so beautiful...made me cry!
Beautiful from Los Angeles Californina we think of you often and wish will for Scotland. where my roots are... my ancestors left in 1650's .. Margaret Paisley-Otell
Thank you, Margaret.
Great song practicing it for my burns comp tomo 🌺 national anthem 🔮
amazing
Excellent
Donald Dewar (RIP) was a right laddie, to have this song sung in front of the Queen , with it's playing with the sash and star etc.
Would love this to be our National Anthem,this rendition is wonderful and by a brilliant singer,but it is a song with a rousing chorus that even the worst singer (like myself) can carry
Still think it should be Caledonia hail
For the next few weeks it will be Hue and Cry "Labour of Love"..."aint gonna work for you no more" Lol
Scotland in a song.....describe the country and the people
A little embarrassing for an American to see this -- couldn't imagine something of this meaning and quality at our Congress.
I do believe that our forefathers were most inspired by Scotish philosophers above all other nationalities. Scotland has a beautiful history of individualist philosophy which is anti-class and self-empowering. Quite inspiring~
chassimmons Traditional Scotland
The words are ostensibly about class and rank differences, but it's clear that Burns is, as usually, looking farther than that. The key words are "The man o' independent mind/He looks an' laughs at a' that." Scotland, at its best, has long honored the man of independent mind.Now, about that Brexit....
Very memorable. Sheena sang wonderfully and Our Queen Elizabeth second to none was a captive listener. How you thought she took it I felt she looked reasonably respecfully. Our Queen is 'some Lady. Model of 'sang 'froid' or what.1?
what is the historical background of the song?
+LD2710 There may be many a long answer to this but the short one is that Robert Burns believed that a man (or woman) is far higher and of more value than any rank or accolade that may be bestowed on him or her. We should value the person, not their title. I'm sure your question may invite a few other answers!
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SHOULD BE OOR nATIONAL ANTHEM ON INDEPENDENCE
No wonder the Tax Collectors in government love this, Burns himself was a tax collector. He did write a lot of good stuff, sadly most of them on this video had to be given the words.
+ronnoten Nae, the words are about the riches of the poor.
aye listen up lizzy