CORRIES, CORRIES, CORRIES I COULD SAY THEIR NAME ALL DAY. THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES. SO SAD THEY ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PLAY TOGETHER, A LOSS TO THE WORLD. BUT THEIR MUSIC LIVES ON FOR EVER. SO BEAUTIFUL. THREE HUNDRED STARS, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH POSTING THIS
My mother used to sing me this song when I was a young child... I loved it then as much as I love it now... no matter how much it hurts me to hear it. Bless you, mum... I know your grandpa will take good care of you up there.
My first trip to Scotland was 2001 and I bonded almost instantly with the fine people of Port Glasgow, Paisley, kilmacolm and the area. When the my dear friend, June Ross of Kilmacolm, introduced me to the music of the Corries, I loved them. I didn't know I couldn't go to a concert to hear them. When I heard of the cancer, I cried. It was several years late, but I cried. I still am sad of the loss. Their music makes me laugh, cry, love Scotland. My mom also informed me I am part Scottish !
The haunting melody of this triangular violin, such an awe-inspiring sound, played by Ronnie Browne, and the beautiful singing voice of Roy Wiliiamson. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡
@@richardabrahall1458 Yes. It was made by a Corries fan and presented to Roy. The person who made it is trying to find out where it is today. So far, no leads.
Many years ago I sat at the feet of Ozarks folksinger May Kennedy McCord as she sang and taught me The Four Marys also known as Mary Hamilton. I think of her everytime I sing this song. So sad, but beautiful.
My mother sang alot of Theo's songs her name was Helen Bradley Byrne she sang with John Allan Cameron Anne Murray lot more Canadian singers my mother had 4tapes out she was big in to Irish music on PEI there was always music in the house I miss her singing my sister Mary loves to sing when she has the time .and for me I just like to sing in the house with my sister and my first cousin Adrianne or in the car by myself I won't in public not for me my mother passed away 2005she missed my her family and the people who like her music?.
I think was Joan baez who made this song so popular. Baez's version is titled Mary Hamilton and in her marvelous voice the song sounds a wonder at all.
I f you are ever in Linlithgow and need a wholesome meal, don't fear to eat at the FOUR MARYS restaurant. I presume it is named after this sad period in Scotland's history, and this sad song that recalls that history.
I am brand new to these artists. I am in love. I played a bowed psaltry as a teen in the early 1970's. A teacher of mine had one in his classroom. I LOVED it. I wanted one so bad. Imagine how pleasantly surprised I was to hear it being played on this song in my newly acquired Corries music. I knew right away what it was. I'm beginning to get the idea that all the other musicians borrowed from these guys, because they are very likely the best I've EVER heard. Wow! Too bad I'm only learning about them now - but better late than never. :D
Ronnie Browne playing the psaltry was my Art Teacher at Musselburgh Grammar School in the 1960s. He used to play guitar and serenade us while we painted and drew. This was while The Corries were working day jobs before they became as famous......Great memories to have. 😊
@lilblubasterdify It's called a bowed psaltery. He's using a fiddle or violin bow. Most psaltery bows are much shorter. My psaltery is handmade of birch and walnut, and it's bow isn't much more than ten or so inches long, and curved. The bowed psaltery has been around for centuries.
It's a sad song about the fate of Mary Hamilton, one of the queen's Marys, after she murdered her infant son. The boy is supposed to have been fathered by Darnley.
Also echoes of the old story of the broken royal bloodline, with Mary Queen of Scots real son born dead and buried in the castel wall, and her maid-in-waiting's son substituted, to become James VI of Scots and 1st of England.
that is a bowed psaltery. a nice one in fact. they are all over north carolina if you want one im sure u could find someone to sell you one. we are friendly folks here.
There's a line in other versions of this song referring to the "highest Stewart of all" which is supposed to mean Darnley. The Mary Hamilton in that version was hanged for the murder of her infant son, supposedly fathered by Darnley.
Also echoes of the old story of the broken royal bloodline, with Mary Queen of Scots real son born dead and buried in the castel wall, and her maid-in-waiting's son substituted, to become James VI of Scots and 1st of England.
@@jayoungr Echoes of the old story of the broken royal bloodline, with Mary Queen of Scots real son born dead and buried in the castel wall, and her maid-in-waiting's son substituted, to become James VI of Scots and 1st of England.
My lovely late Mam used to sing this to me as a child. she loved the Corries as did ma dad and as my husband. I love this one for the mystique of our Queen but find a lot of the Corries a dirge nthough true to thier country.
You may not know that there is a direct descendant of Mary Bethune still living. Thanks to Scottish Records Charles Lawless Bethune has a direct line to the Bethunes of Balfour. Alas, he has no heirs and his younger brother has only daughters so the illustrious line ends here in the UK. There are male heirs of the previous male line in New Zealand - it would be nice to think that they might carry on the bloodline and traditions,
Alessandro E. Charles Bethune and, especially, his brother can rest assured that their bloodline is being carried on by the brother's daughters whether they acknowledge it or not..and whether you acknowledge it or not.
The real story is that when Mary Stuart was a sent in France to marry the dolphin (future Francis II), she was very young and was escorted by four damsels of company of same age. They were called Mary Beaton Mary Seton Mary Fleming Mary Livingstone Mary Carmichael was introduced in the song maybe because of the rhyme
@Gillesscott ...of course, the word "dauphin" means "dolphin" but it came about during an age when the dolphin was considered a monster of ferocity and strength, qualities which the eldest son of the king of France was supposed to have. Shakespeare has the Duke of Exeter use the double meaning as a deliberate insult in Henry V, however.
Albannach , did you ever receive an answer to this question? I too am very curious about this instrument. It is the first of it's kind I have ever seen.
Yes, bowed psaltery is the precise title. Roy made instruments but as far as I know Ronnie didn't. I have never heard that Roy made that one, but he well may have. I have never seen any clips of them playing it, however, except this one time. A woman commented on Facebook t some time ago that she had made the bow, but Ronnie told someone I know that he remembered it as being a fiddle bow
I do think that a fiddle bow was used. The Psaltery was intended to be played by musicians who wanted a bow & string instrument without having to learn the fiddle, which I understand to be a rather difficult instrument to master. I can only play guitar and flute reasonably well. I can play piano by ear, but am by no means accomplished at it!! Have a joyous day!
@@erikdalna211 From Britannica online "The title dauphin was derived from the personal name Dauphin that occurs in western Europe in various forms from the end of the 4th century. The first ruler of Viennois in southeastern France to bear this name was Guigues IV Dauphin in the 12th century; the name was borne so regularly by his successors that it came to be taken for a title peculiar to rulers of Viennois. By the end of the 13th century the titular use of the word was established, and the aggregate of fiefs held by the dauphins was called the delphinate, or Dauphiné. Charles of France, made dauphin of Viennois in 1349, became king of France in 1364 and granted Dauphiné to his son, the future Charles VI, in 1368, thus establishing the precedent whereby the French king’s eldest son became dauphin."
@@ewanalexanderpatterson3342 Well he wasn't overtly political . But it well know that both him and Ronnie were both independence supporters. and roy wrote flower of Scotlabeàt..And yes may we rise and.. "become a nation again" Thae days no lang fur camin Saor alba gu bràth >
The haunting melody of this triangular violin, such an awe-inspiring sound, played by Ronnie Browne, and the beautiful singing voice of Roy Williamson. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡
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CORRIES, CORRIES, CORRIES I COULD SAY THEIR NAME ALL DAY. THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES. SO SAD THEY ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PLAY TOGETHER, A LOSS TO THE WORLD. BUT THEIR MUSIC LIVES ON FOR EVER. SO BEAUTIFUL. THREE HUNDRED STARS, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH POSTING THIS
They were fabulous! So talented at writing and capturing atmosphere
My mother used to sing me this song when I was a young child... I loved it then as much as I love it now... no matter how much it hurts me to hear it.
Bless you, mum... I know your grandpa will take good care of you up there.
My mum used to sing it too and roy Williamson who is singing was my art teacher at school
My first trip to Scotland was 2001 and I bonded almost instantly with the fine people of Port Glasgow, Paisley, kilmacolm and the area. When the my dear friend, June Ross of Kilmacolm, introduced me to the music of the Corries, I loved them. I didn't know I couldn't go to a concert to hear them. When I heard of the cancer, I cried. It was several years late, but I cried. I still am sad of the loss. Their music makes me laugh, cry, love Scotland. My mom also informed me I am part Scottish !
The haunting melody of this triangular violin, such an awe-inspiring sound, played by Ronnie Browne, and the beautiful singing voice of Roy Wiliiamson. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡
A bowed psaltery I think.
@@richardabrahall1458 Yes. It was made by a Corries fan and presented to Roy. The person who made it is trying to find out where it is today. So far, no leads.
Maybe Ronnie knows where it is.
@@suzannelaing2968 No, he doesn't. He's been asked!
My father sung me this as a child. A miss him every day.
the Corries were such an influence in my life....it is truly amazing...thanks guys for everything....!!
me too, m father made us listen to the corries, I made my kids listen to them, and my kid Louise has her daughter Mairead indoctrinated
Does anyone have to be MADE to listen to the Corries? It comes naturally, doesn't it?
Beautiful voice and a memorable tune❤️❤️
Many years ago I sat at the feet of Ozarks folksinger May Kennedy McCord as she sang and taught me The Four Marys also known as Mary Hamilton. I think of her everytime I sing this song. So sad, but beautiful.
When I was at school in Fife, we were taught to sing this, along with Flower of Scotland, wonder if the still do in these pc days?
Almost brings a tear to the eye. Beautiful song
mary fleming, lived in biggar, near my home, hence our pub, the fleming, and the fleming queen for the gala, lovely song
@oldusty4 I agree, No one could sing a Scottish song quite like him. He is truly unique xx
This could melt the heart of a Giant.
Scottish History, Well sung by the Corries.
This song was sung by Kathleen Ferrier - contralto opera singer in the 1950s who died of Cancer.
I cannot find the recording on TH-cam.
My mother sang alot of Theo's songs her name was Helen Bradley Byrne she sang with John Allan Cameron Anne Murray lot more Canadian singers my mother had 4tapes out she was big in to Irish music on PEI there was always music in the house I miss her singing my sister Mary loves to sing when she has the time .and for me I just like to sing in the house with my sister and my first cousin Adrianne or in the car by myself I won't in public not for me my mother passed away 2005she missed my her family and the people who like her music?.
Tear are blinin me.
Beautiful love this.....
I think was Joan baez who made this song so popular. Baez's version is titled Mary Hamilton and in her marvelous voice the song sounds a wonder at all.
However beautiful Baez' voice, it was famous in Scotland long before that! With such a stoory and such a tune, how could it not be?!
Not in scotland it was the corries
Very nicely done. Thank you.
Ron
Hauntingly beautiful version of song I know as Mary Hamilton
I f you are ever in Linlithgow and need a wholesome meal, don't fear to eat at the FOUR MARYS restaurant. I presume it is named after this sad period in Scotland's history, and this sad song that recalls that history.
Jane Kenedy & Mary beaton who went to the scafold & fled Scotland with the queen Now that's friendship for you not just loyal
I am brand new to these artists. I am in love. I played a bowed psaltry as a teen in the early 1970's. A teacher of mine had one in his classroom. I LOVED it. I wanted one so bad. Imagine how pleasantly surprised I was to hear it being played on this song in my newly acquired Corries music. I knew right away what it was.
I'm beginning to get the idea that all the other musicians borrowed from these guys, because they are very likely the best I've EVER heard. Wow!
Too bad I'm only learning about them now - but better late than never. :D
Ronnie Browne playing the psaltry was my Art Teacher at Musselburgh Grammar School in the 1960s. He used to play guitar and serenade us while we painted and drew. This was while The Corries were working day jobs before they became as famous......Great memories to have. 😊
@DabAndrew Steady on lad, Ronny is still with us AFAIK, although retired according to the Corries website.
Wasnt it Mary seaton, Mary Beaton, Mary Fleming & Mary livingston
Mary Queen 👑 of Scots
Just absolutely beautiful. I know where Mary Seaton is buried. Fordyce Kirkyard, Banffshire/Moray.
Blanche Harriet Wedderburn I went to school in Fordyce and i never knew this amazing
+James Ross it is lovely to know. My Mother's Family is from there, Geddes? School??? is there now?
im 53 so did we go to school together?
@lilblubasterdify It's called a bowed psaltery. He's using a fiddle or violin bow. Most psaltery bows are much shorter. My psaltery is handmade of birch and walnut, and it's bow isn't much more than ten or so inches long, and curved. The bowed psaltery has been around for centuries.
It's a sad song about the fate of Mary Hamilton, one of the queen's Marys, after she murdered her infant son. The boy is supposed to have been fathered by Darnley.
Also echoes of the old story of the broken royal bloodline, with Mary Queen of Scots real son born dead and buried in the castel wall, and her maid-in-waiting's son substituted, to become James VI of Scots and 1st of England.
that is a bowed psaltery. a nice one in fact. they are all over north carolina if you want one im sure u could find someone to sell you one. we are friendly folks here.
There's a line in other versions of this song referring to the "highest Stewart of all" which is supposed to mean Darnley. The Mary Hamilton in that version was hanged for the murder of her infant son, supposedly fathered by Darnley.
Also echoes of the old story of the broken royal bloodline, with Mary Queen of Scots real son born dead and buried in the castel wall, and her maid-in-waiting's son substituted, to become James VI of Scots and 1st of England.
The song is about Queen Mary of Scots and her friends right ?
Yes, she had four ladies-in-waiting named Mary, but none of them was executed! So it's semi-fictional.
@@jayoungr Echoes of the old story of the broken royal bloodline, with Mary Queen of Scots real son born dead and buried in the castel wall, and her maid-in-waiting's son substituted, to become James VI of Scots and 1st of England.
very nice
My lovely late Mam used to sing this to me as a child. she loved the Corries as did ma dad and as my husband. I love this one for the mystique of our Queen but find a lot of the Corries a dirge nthough true to thier country.
You may not know that there is a direct descendant of Mary Bethune still living. Thanks to Scottish Records Charles Lawless Bethune has a direct line to the Bethunes of Balfour. Alas, he has no heirs and his younger brother has only daughters so the illustrious line ends here in the UK. There are male heirs of the previous male line in New Zealand - it would be nice to think that they might carry on the bloodline and traditions,
the four Mary s were Mary Seaton, Mary Beaton, Mary Carmichael, and Mary hamilton
Female descendants count as nothing?
@@vickystanley8853 And only women guarantee the bloodline is for real.
@@annettediouri1462 You're absolutely right . Even DNA testing is not infallible.
Alessandro E. Charles Bethune and, especially, his brother can rest assured that their bloodline is being carried on by the brother's daughters whether they acknowledge it or not..and whether you acknowledge it or not.
The real story is that when Mary Stuart was a sent in France to marry the dolphin (future Francis II), she was very young and was escorted by four damsels of company of same age. They were called
Mary Beaton
Mary Seton
Mary Fleming
Mary Livingstone
Mary Carmichael was introduced in the song maybe because of the rhyme
Gilles SCOTT , yes and it was Seaton, Seton is the English spelling.
Great!
@Gillesscott ...of course, the word "dauphin" means "dolphin" but it came about during an age when the dolphin was considered a monster of ferocity and strength, qualities which the eldest son of the king of France was supposed to have. Shakespeare has the Duke of Exeter use the double meaning as a deliberate insult in Henry V, however.
Last post was grammatically wrong , my defence i am tired. Still love the song .xx Wanch1e 1ady.
Who was me in the song
What is the triangle instrument? Is it Scottish? If so, why are we not taught about it?
It's a psalter, and Ronnie's playing it with a fiddle bow.
Albannach , did you ever receive an answer to this question? I too am very curious about this instrument. It is the first of it's kind I have ever seen.
I believe it may be a Bowed Psaltery. One of the Corries may have made it, as they made some of their less familiar to most, instruments.
Yes, bowed psaltery is the precise title. Roy made instruments but as far as I know Ronnie didn't. I have never heard that Roy made that one, but he well may have. I have never seen any clips of them playing it, however, except this one time. A woman commented on Facebook t some time ago that she had made the bow, but Ronnie told someone I know that he remembered it as being a fiddle bow
I do think that a fiddle bow was used. The Psaltery was intended to be played by musicians who wanted a bow & string instrument without having to learn the fiddle, which I understand to be a rather difficult instrument to master. I can only play guitar and flute reasonably well. I can play piano by ear, but am by no means accomplished at it!! Have a joyous day!
It's right !!! Sorry for the mistake
@oldusty4 That he certainly was....in fact still is
Have laughed out VERY loud at the dolphin complex. Also think it is affa sweet, you wid be cruel to think of as ither.xx Wanch1e 1ady.
Dauphin, not dolphin.A dauphin is the eldest son of the king of France. A dolphin is a marine mammal.
Dauphin is French for dolphin which features on the arms of the French heir. Shakespeare uses it on the same sense in Henry V.
@@erikdalna211 From Britannica online "The title dauphin was derived from the personal name Dauphin that occurs in western Europe in various forms from the end of the 4th century. The first ruler of Viennois in southeastern France to bear this name was Guigues IV Dauphin in the 12th century; the name was borne so regularly by his successors that it came to be taken for a title peculiar to rulers of Viennois. By the end of the 13th century the titular use of the word was established, and the aggregate of fiefs held by the dauphins was called the delphinate, or Dauphiné. Charles of France, made dauphin of Viennois in 1349, became king of France in 1364 and granted Dauphiné to his son, the future Charles VI, in 1368, thus establishing the precedent whereby the French king’s eldest son became dauphin."
R.I.P. Roy Williamson Roy was for the S.N.P. a member and a yes voter and would be ashamed of the scots who werent
What a stupid comment, I'm sure he'd just be happy his music lives on instead being political
@@ewanalexanderpatterson3342
Well he wasn't overtly political .
But it well know that both him and Ronnie were both independence supporters. and roy wrote flower of Scotlabeàt..And yes
may we rise and.. "become a nation again"
Thae days no lang fur camin
Saor alba gu bràth >
Just one more reason for discord twixt the disunited kingdom I beleive it is called regicide
Murder of the King Consort of Scots son and prince? Good question!
The haunting melody of this triangular violin, such an awe-inspiring sound, played by Ronnie Browne, and the beautiful singing voice of Roy Williamson. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡