I was brought up with the Corries, the finest folk musicians to ever grace oor isle. So thankful to have parents I had RIP Doreen & Thor. Ma een are leaking Thanks for sharing. Garry
This is the best Corries song for me,when I was a young boy my father played this to me,it was the first time I'd heard the Combolins and was instantly mesmorised.I had this played at my father's funeral 2 years ago and will have it played at mine when I die.Thank you mandolina6 for all the songs you have put up on youtube for everyone to experience,it's fantastic to know that more and more people are realising the magic and beauty of The Corries.
What a beautiful tribute. My father also I produced me to The Corries, and while it's hard for me to pick my most favourite, this song might just be it. Such an otherworldly sound to it. Truly as if you are stepping from one world I to the next. Many blessings.
When I first heard this song I was 13 watching Tumbledown - an amazing film. I've always sung the song to my self and have only just discovered this original recording. An amazing version that has truely influenced me. Thank you.
It's the 40th anniversary of The Falklands War, I was 28 at the time. Saw Tumbledown, the BBC play in 1988 based on Robert Lawrence MC memoirs. The end credit music is this song played by The Corries. This beautiful lullaby haunted me then and because of the 40th anniversary documentary, I'm listening to it again in 2022. This beautiful lullaby still haunts me and will remain with me forever.
I agree. I'm a veteran of Iraq & Afghan, the film and this music touched me in ways I can't explain. The Corries are brilliant; Sally Free and Easy is another military touch.
Hush, O babe, while the red bee hums The silent twilight’s fall: Aibheall from the Grey Rock comes To wrap the world in thrall. A leanbhan O, the pale moon Hath brimmed her cusp in dew, And weeps to hear the sad sleep-tune I sing, O love, to you. Dusk is drawn, and the Green Man’s Thorn Is wreathed in rings of fog: Siabhra sails his boat till dawn Among the Starry Bog. A leanbhan O, my child, my joy My love and heart’s desire, The crickets sing his lullaby Beside the dying fire.
@@theradgegadgie6352 I believe it is in fact 'the sad sleep-tune'; the mother is trying to get her child to go to sleep. (Also, 'the crickets sing his lullaby'! )
By the way,everyone who loves the Combolins should check out Benny Tetteh-Lartey,another Scotsman who's carrying the baton now with his own version of the Combolin called a Combuitar which he built himself.Check out his song'Lift Your Wings',it's beautiful.
LOVE Robin Williamson, did you ever hear his tape of stories, the three sister of Kintail, used to play that to my kids in the car - Mixty Maxty and Off to Kintail!!!!
For everyone that loves this song, as sung by the Corries. Listen to the version on their album The Bonnie Blue. It is even more beautiful than this version. It is also a live recording but in my opinion even more amazing than this one.
Hush, O babe, while the red bee hums The silent twilight’s fall: Aibheall from the Grey Rock comes To wrap the world in thrall. A leanbhan O, the pale half moon Hath brimmed her cusp in dew, And weeps to hear the sad sweet tune I sing, O love, to you Dusk is drawn, and the Green Man’s Thorn Is wreathed in rings of fog: Siabhra sails his boat til dawn among the Starry Bog. A leanbhan O, my child, my joy, My love and heart’s desire, The crickets sings his lullaby Beside the dying fire.
I was brought up with the Corries, the finest folk musicians to ever grace oor isle. So thankful to have parents I had RIP Doreen & Thor. Ma een are leaking Thanks for sharing. Garry
Such a beautiful Irish song sung by the wonderful Corries.
How could anyone dislike this lovely song?
They must be dead inside Murdo
This is the best Corries song for me,when I was a young boy my father played this to me,it was the first time I'd heard the Combolins and was instantly mesmorised.I had this played at my father's funeral 2 years ago and will have it played at mine when I die.Thank you mandolina6 for all the songs you have put up on youtube for everyone to experience,it's fantastic to know that more and more people are realising the magic and beauty of The Corries.
What a beautiful tribute. My father also I produced me to The Corries, and while it's hard for me to pick my most favourite, this song might just be it. Such an otherworldly sound to it. Truly as if you are stepping from one world I to the next. Many blessings.
When I first heard this song I was 13 watching Tumbledown - an amazing film. I've always sung the song to my self and have only just discovered this original recording.
An amazing version that has truely influenced me. Thank you.
Ditto!
It's the 40th anniversary of The Falklands War, I was 28 at the time. Saw Tumbledown, the BBC play in 1988 based on Robert Lawrence MC memoirs. The end credit music is this song played by The Corries. This beautiful lullaby haunted me then and because of the 40th anniversary documentary, I'm listening to it again in 2022. This beautiful lullaby still haunts me and will remain with me forever.
I agree. I'm a veteran of Iraq & Afghan, the film and this music touched me in ways I can't explain. The Corries are brilliant; Sally Free and Easy is another military touch.
This guys could do music, for fucks sake. Tis brilliant!
Hush, O babe, while the red bee hums
The silent twilight’s fall:
Aibheall from the Grey Rock comes
To wrap the world in thrall.
A leanbhan O, the pale moon
Hath brimmed her cusp in dew,
And weeps to hear the sad sleep-tune
I sing, O love, to you.
Dusk is drawn, and the Green Man’s Thorn
Is wreathed in rings of fog:
Siabhra sails his boat till dawn
Among the Starry Bog.
A leanbhan O, my child, my joy
My love and heart’s desire,
The crickets sing his lullaby
Beside the dying fire.
Thanks for taking the time to do this - just what I needed, literally. nice one man :)
@@NickGallacher Your welcome.
@@theradgegadgie6352 I believe it is in fact 'the sad sleep-tune'; the mother is trying to get her child to go to sleep. (Also, 'the crickets sing his lullaby'! )
@@murdochmclennan3510 You are correct.
A beautiful, subtle, well considered, performance. Brings back happy memories of their live shows.
My nan used to sing this to all the kids in the Highlands
reminds me so much of my father, brings a tear, best man iv ever known.
What an amazing sound the combolins make.
My mother used to lul me to sleep with this one
I lulled my son to sleep with this song
and now I'll lul my grandson with it :)
It works! :)
It works on my dog during thunderstorms
Absolutely gorgeous
reminds me of my father, best man iv ever known.
Just amazing to keep the old songs alive
Enchanting.
wonderful traditional song!
I love the arranging of this version.
I love this. Amazing sounds.
Haunting song sung so very beautifully
@Geatafyx I sang it for my eldest daughter and now I sing it for my youngest. It works a charm :)
magic
This stuff is incredible.
Respect to the Scots Guards
Absolutely brilliant.
no wunder barrny mckenna of the dubliners said roy had educated fingers listen to those combolines.
Marvellous.
By the way,everyone who loves the Combolins should check out Benny Tetteh-Lartey,another Scotsman who's carrying the baton now with his own version of the Combolin called a Combuitar which he built himself.Check out his song'Lift Your Wings',it's beautiful.
have a listen to the version on their album "The Bonnie Blue" It is amazing, I think even more beautiful than this version. Hope you like it.
I agree with Gooblepie below - many thanks to mandolina6!
❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻😊
this is great.
also try robin williamsons version on
" songs for children of all ages"
LOVE Robin Williamson, did you ever hear his tape of stories, the three sister of Kintail, used to play that to my kids in the car - Mixty Maxty and Off to Kintail!!!!
For everyone that loves this song, as sung by the Corries. Listen to the version on their album The Bonnie Blue. It is even more beautiful than this version. It is also a live recording but in my opinion even more amazing than this one.
Luke kelly does the best version of this song
Hush, O babe, while the red bee hums
The silent twilight’s fall:
Aibheall from the Grey Rock comes
To wrap the world in thrall.
A leanbhan O, the pale half moon
Hath brimmed her cusp in dew,
And weeps to hear the sad sweet tune
I sing, O love, to you
Dusk is drawn, and the Green Man’s Thorn
Is wreathed in rings of fog:
Siabhra sails his boat til dawn among the Starry Bog.
A leanbhan O, my child, my joy,
My love and heart’s desire,
The crickets sings his lullaby
Beside the dying fire.