Played this song to accompany pictures from my Dad's life at his funeral today. He was a born-and-bred and proud Dundonian and had lived a long life. Despite Covid restrictions we gave him a fitting send-off.
Bonnie Dundee was probably the first Scots song that I heard and learned. It started a lifetime love affair between myself and Scottish and Irish songs and ballads. This version by the Corries is the best I've heard. - bandz
Well, I was born at Bridge of Allan, and ended up in Dundee abaut 68. Lots of lovely memories, my ex Tommy played and sang this song, when there was a get to gether, I was so proud of him. 🥰
I just returned from my first trip back to Scotland in 7 years last night, and the Corries make me feel like I’m still there… the Scots have such a passion for musical participation that you just don’t see as broadly in America. They have a genuine love for the words and melodies of their homeland, and as a lifelong music teacher it fills my heart to overflowing.
"Bonnie Dundee" to some, "Bloody Clavers" to others for his role in persecuting Cameronians. One of the more divisive figures in Scottish history, in terms of interpretation and partisanship. One Scottish anthology I once owned had the text of this song, as well as a description of his summary execution of a Covenanter named John Brown of Priesthill.
Agree - saw them live many times in the 60s and 70. At one time Ronnie owned a farm up Roberton way and banked at the TSB in Hawick. I met him coming out one day and he smiled at me.
I visited Killiecrankie the other day, and had this song playing on my mp3 . I used to live near Claypots Castle, the home of Claverhouse. The weather in Dundee has been almost tropical this week. Bonnie Dundee indeed. Love The Corries.
elmerpeng6089 For another beautiful song about Dundee (or Claverhouse), watch "Weep Ye By Atholl," whose first 2 stanzas make reference to places where he fought. His full name is John Graham, Lord Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee.
It definitely lifts the spirit to hear Scottish folk tunes..Keep in mind these were sung for hundreds of years, as long as there was an English language, and surely before that, in Celtic languages. They def were in their own world, but had such an impact outside that when they had a mind to.
John Graham of Claverhouse was Viscount Dundee. He owned Dudhope Castle (still intact,but now a business centre!) He fought for King James V11 and the House of Stuart at Killiekrankie where he was mortally wounded in 1689. He is interred in the vault of Old Blair church.
For a long time the spirit of independence in Scotland has been kept alive by it's music! Corries, Dick Gaughan, Alistair MacDonald, Proclaimers, many more!
Tova H I was so blessed to grow up in such a musical family. Mom played piano (could've been a concert pianist), dad played recorder, sister on flute, piccolo, and piano, and I was a cellist. My dad sang me old Scottish songs and my mom played musicians like Helen Reddy, Simon and Garfunkel, and John Denver (along with all the classical music she could squeeze into my developing brain: Chopin, Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven and Hayden-that she'd play on piano 🎹). And my sister introduced me to (now) classic rock on 45s and 8 tracks. Thanks Sarah ❤ and thanks to my wonderful parents. 🌠
LinnTractorNut dont forget the one of the greatest bands ever were founded by two scottish brothers, AC/DC. And, they’re lead singer was from Kirriemuir
Lyrics: Tae the Lords o' convention 'twas Claverhouse spoke E'er the King's Crown go down there are crowns to be broke So each caviler who loves honour and me Let him follow the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee Chorus: Come fill up my cup, come fill up can Come saddle my horses and call out my men Unhook the West Port and let us gae free For it's up with the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee Dundee he is mounted and rides up the street The bells tae ring backwards, the drums tae are beat But the provost douce man says, 'Just let it be.' When the toon is well rid o' that devil Dundee Chorus There are hills beyond Pentland and lands beyond Forth Be there lords in the south, there are chiefs in the north There are brave downie wassles three thousand times three Cry hey for the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee Chorus Then awa tae the hill to the lee and the rocks Ere I own a usurper I'll crouch with the fox So tremble false wigs in the midst of yer glee For you've no seen the last of my bonnets and me Chorus
Robin McKenzie, The drums were muffled with bits of cloth, As in pleat, The bells they ran backwards. Bells are wrung in Peels, And for a warning, They reverse the peel, The last bell first, And so on - Ding, Dang, Dong. Warning, Dong, Dang, Ding, There are Lords in the South, But Chiefs in the North, So its Off with your bonnets for Bonney Dun-Dee. Good job, R. M.
Thanks so much, Tim! Good to know all this. My husband and I laughed so when we learned this song--the idea of being so rebelious that the authorities say, "Let the old fool go--the town is better off without him."--simply thrilled us. It's our theme song now. Thank you from Elena
To whom it may concern the word "dooniewassal" is from the Gaelic "duine uasal", which should be pronounced roughly dooniewassal and means "gentleman".
Murdoch McLennan - In modern Scottish Gaelic it simply means "nobleman" of any sort from any country. It's a generic term literally meaning "noble man" - uasal = noble, duine = man.
The tune bonnie dundee belongs to the city of dundee it was bought by the town in 1940 the money was raised by donations sir walter Scott's words written just before breakfast in 1825 in the cavilear style it cost over £125. A lot of money in 1940 great tune and words
The poem cost at auction £132. THE CHIEF LIBRARIAN WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRILLIANT ACCUSITION THANKS TO THE PEOPLE OH DUNDEE IN 1940, PROBABLY NEAR 60,000 POUNDS IN TODAYS MONEY1928 IT COST £300 TO BUILD 2 STORY HOUSE ,BESIDE KINGS TECK ,IE, BRUCE ROAD LOL 😆
saw the Corries back in the 70's several times in Edinburgh - was surprised to find out that I actually lived not far from where Roy lived out his last years in Forres.
Now that is fascinating! I have been singing this song forever, and always assumed that "douce" meant "Sweet," also used ironically or sarcastically. Nice to know the really exact meaning!
There's a tune called "Riding a Raid" about the Confederate General Stuart that's taken directly from this, both music and lyrics. Lucky for so many people in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, there weren't any copyrights back then.
for wee ting i was proud to have been your mate i remeber drinking cider and singing this in your flat before he moved to maryhill RIP sadly missed here,s to you claverhouse
Jordan .Harris same here, Im a proud Dundonian. Also i am a piper, and playing Bonnie Dundee on the pipes has a great feel to it knowing I am from the land of Bonnie Dundee
He was the low lander the government troops leader was the highlander he was also exposed to the king first the changed an not all jacobite were catholic most were Presbyterian
@@leannecochrane8859 Most jacobites in 1745 were followers of the episcopal church but that was the army of Prince Charles Edward Stewart many years after this period at Killicrankie. Dundees army came predominantly from the Highlands and they were beyond much doubt largley Catholic at that time. However like so many who misunderstand Jacobite history it was Not all about what particular church you used to practice religion. The rightous thing was John Graham's motivation at Killicrankie and that meant defending the rightful King. Those men who fought at Killicrankie with him were beyond doubt motivated by this reason and his pursaisuion . Many in The Highlands had long been very loyal to the Royal House of Stewart.
'Tis old Stonewall the rebel that leans on his sword And while we we are mounting prays low to the Lord Now each cavalier that loves honor and right Let him follow the feather of Stuart tonight Come tighten your girth and slacken your reigns Come buckle your blanket and holster again Try the click of the trigger and balance your blade For he must ride sure that goes riding a raid … ;-)
iain, thank you for all the corries videos you have posted. I love them all and not got anything in the house to watch on them, only audio so this is great, thanks
I'm not sure that Sir Walter Scott's text does blacken his name. It basically portrays him as a loyal officer who was willing to fight to the end for his King.
Great song! All their music is beautiful ... thanks so much for posting :-) But I feel obligated to set the record straight here... John Graham of Claverhouse ("Ian Dubh Nan Cath" to the highlanders) did not persecute anyone! He was a just commander and loyal to James II. The name "Bloody Clavers" was given to him posthumously by his enemies. It was inexcusable of Sir Walter Scott to further blacken his name without verifying his sources. I recommend the book "Claverhouse" by Gordon Daviot.
as Bluidy (ie Bloody) Clavers in southern Scotland because of his prominent roll in the persecution of Presbyterians in the so called Killing Times. In short once his master was dethroned he was probably a marked man. Both the deposed James and the new monarchs William and Mary were monarchs of seperate Scottish and English kingdoms.
@noblefailure Sensible post. You are absolutely right. These songs were actually written as entertainment. This one was written by Sir Walter Scott and although it commemorates an early Jacobite figure the writer was a staunch supported of the British Hanovarian monarchy. It was just entertainment then and is so now too
This song doesn't describe him as a devil. It features the _provost of Dundee_ (who was pro-William/anti-James, so an enemy of his) describing Claverhouse as a 'devil'. In contrast, the song ("narrator's voice" if you like) describes the provost as 'douce-man', the most polite translation of which is 'coward'.
The conventon was in Edinburgh, so the provost of Edinburgh _notDundee_ as others have said the Bonnie Dundee referred to in the song isn't the Town but the 1st Viscount Dundee (Bluidy Clavers on the other side)
@thomassmith1313 The 45 rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie happened about 50 years after Dundee died at Killiecrankie! Killiecrankie was fought about who should sit on the Scottish throne.
@3tangle3 yes dundee is fighting william of orange ,but dundee is fighting a unionist cause.the union of scotland and england under bonnie prince charlie.
This was (slightly misquoted) by Alex Salmond after his defeat in the 2017 General Election very early this morning: “So laugh, false whigs, in the midst of your glee/ You have not seen the last of my bonnets and me.”
@CosmosLoyal Same thing applies to the fawning over of Winston Churchill prime minister during World War 2 who was chased and booed out of Dùn Dèagh (Dundee). He had eggs thrown at him also. This occured if memory serves right before world war one.
Played this song to accompany pictures from my Dad's life at his funeral today. He was a born-and-bred and proud Dundonian and had lived a long life. Despite Covid restrictions we gave him a fitting send-off.
Fae Dundee myself, love this song 🏴💙
Well done
Me tae but I prefer up we the bonnets version DFC💙
@@DarkBlueDerry You forgot the U and wrote the wrong heart/s 🧡🖤🤍
Hi form Dundee
Bonnie Dundee was probably the first Scots song that I heard and learned. It started a lifetime love affair between myself and Scottish and Irish songs and ballads. This version by the Corries is the best I've heard.
- bandz
First time hearing this, but not this tune. Riding a Raid by Bobby Horton, songs of the CSA , has the same tune. Had no idea it was based on this
Well, I was born at Bridge of Allan, and ended up in Dundee abaut 68. Lots of lovely memories, my ex Tommy played and sang this song, when there was a get to gether, I was so proud of him. 🥰
FOR MY DAD , HOPE YOU CAN HEAR THIS DAD , FOREVER AND ALWAYS A SCOTTISH PATRIOT .FREEDOM
I'm english but this is for my Scottish Grandmother born and bred in Dundee until she married my grandfather.
@@jackjackson7577yass mate you should support dundee fc aswell
I just returned from my first trip back to Scotland in 7 years last night, and the Corries make me feel like I’m still there… the Scots have such a passion for musical participation that you just don’t see as broadly in America. They have a genuine love for the words and melodies of their homeland, and as a lifelong music teacher it fills my heart to overflowing.
Bonnie Dundee, John Graham ,Lord Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee.
"Bonnie Dundee" to some, "Bloody Clavers" to others for his role in persecuting Cameronians. One of the more divisive figures in Scottish history, in terms of interpretation and partisanship. One Scottish anthology I once owned had the text of this song, as well as a description of his summary execution of a Covenanter named John Brown of Priesthill.
For all the folk singers these two were the best of them all hearing them live it was just great
Agree - saw them live many times in the 60s and 70. At one time Ronnie owned a farm up Roberton way and banked at the TSB in Hawick. I met him coming out one day and he smiled at me.
@@florencenightingale5901 I saw them when I was a bairn. Grew up with the music legends
Agreed. And I' m English!!! Proud to have seen the boys live in Reading. Outstanding evening.
I visited Killiecrankie the other day, and had this song playing on my mp3 . I used to live near Claypots Castle, the home of Claverhouse. The weather in Dundee has been almost tropical this week. Bonnie Dundee indeed. Love The Corries.
I'd always been told he stayed at Dudope castle ( but I could be wrong ) 👍
Totaliy brilliant, love the Corries! That's coming from an Englishman. RIP Roy, true musical genius.
Victor Hugo brought me here ! This song is so beautiful 🥰
elmerpeng6089 For another beautiful song about Dundee (or Claverhouse), watch "Weep Ye By Atholl," whose first 2 stanzas make reference to places where he fought. His full name is John Graham, Lord Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee.
I remember singing this at primary school sixty years ago.
Brilliant great to listen to Roy and Ronnie again still the best folk duo ever to rep scotland
On this the anniversary of your great victory I take off my Blue Bonnet to you sir.
God Bless you Sir, The first Jacobite but never the last.
I'm in Dundee university, great place Dundee.
Lol I'm Dutch but I love Scotland and it's people and songs and I know the origin of the song but love it none the less.
It definitely lifts the spirit to hear Scottish folk tunes..Keep in mind these were sung for hundreds of years, as long as there was an English language, and surely before that, in Celtic languages. They def were in their own world, but had such an impact outside that when they had a mind to.
Scottish and irish sure stirs the blood
John Graham of Claverhouse was Viscount Dundee. He owned Dudhope Castle (still intact,but now a business centre!)
He fought for King James V11 and the House of Stuart at Killiekrankie where he was mortally wounded in 1689. He is interred in the vault of Old Blair church.
He's my ancestor
His Body Interred ------ BUT HIS SPIRIT RUNS FREE !!!
He also owned zc
According to some sources his body isn’t in there anymlre
He's not an ancestor of mine but we may be related diagonally
Used to see these guys in concert in Aberdeen in the 70s. Brilliant musicians
I've never heard these folk songs before and I am really enjoying them!
For a long time the spirit of independence in Scotland has been kept alive by it's music! Corries, Dick Gaughan, Alistair MacDonald, Proclaimers, many more!
Tova H I was so blessed to grow up in such a musical family. Mom played piano (could've been a concert pianist), dad played recorder, sister on flute, piccolo, and piano, and I was a cellist. My dad sang me old Scottish songs and my mom played musicians like Helen Reddy, Simon and Garfunkel, and John Denver (along with all the classical music she could squeeze into my developing brain: Chopin, Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven and Hayden-that she'd play on piano 🎹). And my sister introduced me to (now) classic rock on 45s and 8 tracks. Thanks Sarah ❤ and thanks to my wonderful parents. 🌠
LinnTractorNut dont forget the one of the greatest bands ever were founded by two scottish brothers, AC/DC. And, they’re lead singer was from Kirriemuir
Yet another good song from the Corries.
I saw them in Aberdeen just before Roy sad passing . I was 10 it stayed with me a whole life
I loved Roy
Loved this song for years now 2021 still listening choose happiness over everything you do
For sure brother. Choose happiness, beauty and truth always. From Dundee, NY
From being from Dundee, and being a piper, playing this on a piper has a great feeling to it
i love the sound of bagpipes in the morning.
+shotgunboy gaming AYE!
His Spirit Runs Free !!!
My dad from Paisley likewise, played this one on the car radio or on CD at home - often.
The Dark Blues shall rise again!
Alba abu.
Ah güzel İskoç Halkı. Hi from Turkey.
I come from "the toilers of the sea" thank you Victor Hugo for such a wonderful novel❣️ to Gilliat. He was saying this song after when he saved ship
Best city in Scotland I’m a proud Dee Till Eh Deh 🇹🇭🇹🇭
Lyrics:
Tae the Lords o' convention 'twas Claverhouse spoke
E'er the King's Crown go down there are crowns to be broke
So each caviler who loves honour and me
Let him follow the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee
Chorus:
Come fill up my cup, come fill up can
Come saddle my horses and call out my men
Unhook the West Port and let us gae free
For it's up with the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee
Dundee he is mounted and rides up the street
The bells tae ring backwards, the drums tae are beat
But the provost douce man says, 'Just let it be.'
When the toon is well rid o' that devil Dundee
Chorus
There are hills beyond Pentland and lands beyond Forth
Be there lords in the south, there are chiefs in the north
There are brave downie wassles three thousand times three
Cry hey for the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee
Chorus
Then awa tae the hill to the lee and the rocks
Ere I own a usurper I'll crouch with the fox
So tremble false wigs in the midst of yer glee
For you've no seen the last of my bonnets and me
Chorus
Robin McKenzie, The drums were muffled with bits of cloth, As in pleat, The bells they ran backwards. Bells are wrung in Peels, And for a warning, They reverse the peel, The last bell first, And so on - Ding, Dang, Dong. Warning, Dong, Dang, Ding, There are Lords in the South, But Chiefs in the North, So its Off with your bonnets for Bonney Dun-Dee. Good job, R. M.
Thanks so much, Tim! Good to know all this. My husband and I laughed so when we learned this song--the idea of being so rebelious that the authorities say, "Let the old fool go--the town is better off without him."--simply thrilled us. It's our theme song now. Thank you from Elena
To whom it may concern the word "dooniewassal" is from the Gaelic "duine uasal", which should be pronounced roughly dooniewassal and means "gentleman".
try warrior
Literal translation is - Duine: Man. Uasal: Genteel or aristocratic. So gentleman is correct.
I've heard that it means Highland gentleman of the second rank.
Murdoch McLennan - In modern Scottish Gaelic it simply means "nobleman" of any sort from any country. It's a generic term literally meaning "noble man" - uasal = noble, duine = man.
Bruce Chopping - Daoine uasal sit in the House of Lords, for example.
Beautiful tune
WONDERFUL !!! THESE GUYS ARE TIMELESS !!!
The tune bonnie dundee belongs to the city of dundee it was bought by the town in 1940 the money was raised by donations sir walter Scott's words written just before breakfast in 1825 in the cavilear style it cost over £125. A lot of money in 1940 great tune and words
Best money spent ❤️💙💚💛
The poem cost at auction £132. THE CHIEF LIBRARIAN WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRILLIANT ACCUSITION THANKS TO THE PEOPLE OH DUNDEE IN 1940, PROBABLY NEAR 60,000 POUNDS IN TODAYS MONEY1928 IT COST £300 TO BUILD 2 STORY HOUSE ,BESIDE KINGS TECK ,IE, BRUCE ROAD LOL 😆
I wish these days would return
The 70s? Or Jacobite times?
The 70’s yes but the times of Bonnie Dundee never on dentistry grounds alone.
My favourite songs from the Corries: thanks for posting this awesome video!
I love the way he drops 'crown go down' at the beginning. Just a deeply pleasing series of sounds.
I see your comments everywhere lmao
@@TheJollyReiver ikr
My dad is from Dundee 🏴
saw the Corries back in the 70's several times in Edinburgh - was surprised to find out that I actually lived not far from where Roy lived out his last years in Forres.
They were simply the best
Now that is fascinating! I have been singing this song forever, and always assumed that "douce" meant "Sweet," also used ironically or sarcastically. Nice to know the really exact meaning!
Liney,Hamilton,Cox,Seith,Ure,Wishart,Smith,Penman,Cousin,Gilzean,Robertson.
The names still trip off the tongue!
'you've not seen the last of my bonnets and me' 45.
Come fill up my cup!
+Laurie harrison Come fill up my can!
we have though
craig hamilton fuck off ye rat bastard
@@craigham93 fuck off saes
There’s a Confederate US Civil War song sang to this same tune called “Riding a Raid”. You should give it a listen.
I just found this song from the US Civil War rendition
❤ very beautiful.
This song formed the melody of the Confederate war song "Riding a Raid".
Sang this in chior when I was 9 - have never forgotten it.
Lively crowd in this one!
'Oh, for an hour of Dundee'
we played this song at my dads funeral along with wild mountain thyne still brings a tear to me eye when i hear them
Dundee bhoy and proud :)
Great song.
There's a tune called "Riding a Raid" about the Confederate General Stuart that's taken directly from this, both music and lyrics. Lucky for so many people in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, there weren't any copyrights back then.
Jeb Stuart was know to wear the White Cockade on his headdress - the connection is obvious.
for wee ting i was proud to have been your mate i remeber drinking cider and singing this in your flat before he moved to maryhill RIP sadly missed here,s to you claverhouse
iam am proud to call my self a dundonian ! i live a few minutes away from where bonnie dundee owned land xD
Jordan .Harris same here, Im a proud Dundonian. Also i am a piper, and playing Bonnie Dundee on the pipes has a great feel to it knowing I am from the land of Bonnie Dundee
He was the low lander the government troops leader was the highlander he was also exposed to the king first the changed an not all jacobite were catholic most were Presbyterian
@@leannecochrane8859
Most jacobites in 1745 were followers of the episcopal church but that was the army of Prince Charles Edward Stewart many years after this period at Killicrankie.
Dundees army came predominantly from the Highlands and they were beyond much doubt largley Catholic at that time.
However like so many who misunderstand Jacobite history it was Not all about what particular church you used to practice religion.
The rightous thing was John Graham's motivation at Killicrankie and that meant defending the rightful King. Those men who fought at Killicrankie with him were beyond doubt motivated by this reason and his pursaisuion . Many in The Highlands had long been very loyal to the Royal House of Stewart.
Wonderful
'Tis old Stonewall the rebel that leans on his sword
And while we we are mounting prays low to the Lord
Now each cavalier that loves honor and right
Let him follow the feather of Stuart tonight
Come tighten your girth and slacken your reigns
Come buckle your blanket and holster again
Try the click of the trigger and balance your blade
For he must ride sure that goes riding a raid
…
;-)
damn fine music
still the best
just back wild camping , 10 of us had a wee sing song with some drink ,guitars ,moothie, braw voices nolt all good songs make the charts.
God bless yes city!
One off my favourites
Here's to the heath, the hill and the heather,
The bonnet, the plaid, the kilt and the feather!
iain, thank you for all the corries videos you have posted. I love them all and not got anything in the house to watch on them, only audio so this is great, thanks
great song!! Its author is probably Sir Walter Scott - anyway he used it in his book "Rob Roy"
I am in Saudi Arabia. Dundee born & proud -the Heart Of Independence, Coming Soon!
The song is 15 verses long & was written by Sir Walter Scott
That's quite nice, Hugo.
im proud to call myelf a dundonian, i stay about 10 minutes from where bonnie dundee owned his estate :D
I'm not sure that Sir Walter Scott's text does blacken his name. It basically portrays him as a loyal officer who was willing to fight to the end for his King.
Viva Dundee Viva Jacobites!!!
"I came not to destroy the law ( sacraments) but to fulfill it" Christ destroyer of heretics (Protestants)
Nate Nobile Both of you can take your dogma elsewhere.
+Nate Nobile I agree with both of ye.
yes luke kelly aand the rest of the Dubliners are brilliant
I just discovered this song, because it was borrowed during the American Civil War and the song was called "Riding a raid".
Great song! All their music is beautiful ... thanks so much for posting :-)
But I feel obligated to set the record straight here...
John Graham of Claverhouse ("Ian Dubh Nan Cath" to the highlanders) did not persecute anyone! He was a just commander and loyal to James II. The name "Bloody Clavers" was given to him posthumously by his enemies. It was inexcusable of Sir Walter Scott to further blacken his name without verifying his sources. I recommend the book "Claverhouse" by Gordon Daviot.
as Bluidy (ie Bloody) Clavers in southern Scotland because of his prominent roll in the persecution of Presbyterians in the so called Killing Times. In short once his master was dethroned he was probably a marked man. Both the deposed James and the new monarchs William and Mary were monarchs of seperate Scottish and English kingdoms.
to kilvrecht--Thank you! That is the last word in this piece that had me puzzled. Nice to know!
ahh the caird hall Dundee 1975
@noblefailure Sensible post. You are absolutely right. These songs were actually written as entertainment. This one was written by Sir Walter Scott and although it commemorates an early Jacobite figure the writer was a staunch supported of the British Hanovarian monarchy. It was just entertainment then and is so now too
Duine is Gaelic for a man, wassel(uasal) is also a Gaelic term meaning noble. So, it means nobleman. 30000 noblemen.
Wouldn't 3000 times three be 9000 -still wouldn't want to face them!
Viscount Dundee = John Graham Of Claverhouse
HI There
A dunniewassal according to the corries themselves was an old word for foot soldiers.
they were the last 'british' kings as well...the ones now I even more 'foreign'
Hi form Dundee
They have created such a wonderful version of this excellent tune. Check for my version under John DuRant, Jr.
This song doesn't describe him as a devil. It features the _provost of Dundee_ (who was pro-William/anti-James, so an enemy of his) describing Claverhouse as a 'devil'. In contrast, the song ("narrator's voice" if you like) describes the provost as 'douce-man', the most polite translation of which is 'coward'.
The conventon was in Edinburgh, so the provost of Edinburgh _notDundee_ as others have said the Bonnie Dundee referred to in the song isn't the Town but the 1st Viscount Dundee (Bluidy Clavers on the other side)
Lovely melody for a guitar solo :-)
@EMesaros Dunniwassals are Gentlemen!
Happy listening bro...
bonie dundee Scotland the brave
You're right. Crossed wires somehow, don't know where I got the idea of the provost of Dundee from!
@maxintohell Thank you! I love information! Always a help. I will llook up Montrose as you say.
@ScotsLyon Thanks! That makes good sense.
@thomassmith1313 The 45 rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie happened about 50 years after Dundee died at Killiecrankie! Killiecrankie was fought about who should sit on the Scottish throne.
@3tangle3 yes dundee is fighting william of orange ,but dundee is fighting a unionist cause.the union of scotland and england under bonnie prince charlie.
@BillDFC god bless the dee
this song was made on 1825
This was (slightly misquoted) by Alex Salmond after his defeat in the 2017 General Election very early this morning:
“So laugh, false whigs, in the midst of your glee/
You have not seen the last of my bonnets and me.”
@CosmosLoyal Same thing applies to the fawning over of Winston Churchill prime minister during World War 2 who was chased and booed out of Dùn Dèagh (Dundee). He had eggs thrown at him also. This occured if memory serves right before world war one.
Blood and Iron brought me here.