Similarly I heard this watching series 1 of the tunnel last night and had to find out who it was. Such a simple sad song. Love the voice, so young, pure, innocent, and melodic. So suited to the context of the episode as well.
So sad, that these beautiful traditional songs get lost and forgotten. But then people have the pleasure of re-discovering them from modern media sometimes, like this.
I've listened to many versions of this song, and this by Sarah Boyle is in my opinion the best. From the perfect start, slightly off the beat, through to the simple, stripped down voice and accompaniment. Just delightful and heartbreaking at the same time
In London town, where I did dwell A butcher boy, I loved right well He courted me, my life away But now with me, he will not stay I wish I wish, I wish in vain I wish I were, a maid again But maid again, I'll ne'er be Till apples grow, on an ivy tree There is an inn in some fine town And there my love he sits him down. He takes a strange girl on his knee And he tells her what he wouldn’t tell me. Chorus The reason is, I’ll tell you why Because she’s got more gold than I. But gold will melt and silver fly And in time of need be as poor as I. Chorus I wish my baby it was born, And smiling on its daddy’s knee, And my poor body to be dead and gone, With the long green grass growing over me. Chorus I’ll go upstairs and make my bed, “What’s there to do?” my mother said. My mother she has followed me Saying, “What’s the matter daughter dear?” Chorus Oh mother dear, you little know What pains and sorrows or what woe Go get a chair till I sit me down With a pen and ink I’ll write it down. Chorus Her father he came home that night Enquiring for his heart’s delight He went upstairs and the door he broke He found her hanging from a rope. Chorus He took his knife and he cut her down, And in her pocket these words he found Oh what a foolish girl was I To give my heart to a butcher boy. Chorus Oh make my grave large wide and deep, Put a marble stone at my head and feet, And in the middle a turtle dove, So the world may know that I died for love.
A beautiful version of a dark and very old folk song covered previously by many including The Clancy Brothers & Sinead O'Connor. It is not an Irish song but has found favour with Irish folk musicians, The Sinead O'Connor version is wonderful but strangely excludes a couple of verses crucial to the story. Happily this does not. Introduced to us via the gripping TV drama 'The Tunnel' this version of the song accompanies the disturbing closing scenes of episode 2. There is in fact no connection at all between the storyline of the TV drama and that of the song other than both are profoundly sad. But the haunting sad achingly beautiful mood created by Sarah Boyle in her interpretation of this song gives emphasis yet contrast to the shocking dark final scenes. Together a truly stunning, numbing piece of television.
@@MyDennis333 Sinead O'Connor's version -- from the soundtrack of the film of the same name (''The Butcher Boy'') -- is the best version of this tragic song
You would have thought so but try this: czcams.com/video/2BONkcht4MQ/video.html - choose Nobody's Child. As for this song - - try a version by 'The Ludlows'.
I glean from the comments that I should look into The Tunnel. I'm here because of a Season 1 (1974) episode of Upstairs Downstairs called I Dies From Love, in which an Irish kitchen maid kills herself when her brief relationship with a footman ends. A recording of the actress, Evin Crowley, singing a few lines of this song plays over a closing scene. She has a lovely voice.
was watching Tunnel and heard this song & I thought " the British are just sad" At first I thought I read Susan Boyle...definitely not her. I have to get the lyrics in its entirety. Great for the scene in Tunnel because it's sad too
This is a wonderful version of a splendid song covered by many artists and I would prefer to avoid making comparisons. However, you might find the Kirsty MacColl version is worth a listen, or two?
" He courted me my life away..." one of the most heartbreaking lines in any songbook!
I saw the second episode of "the tunnel" yesterday, afterwoods, this song brought tears to my eyes
Singing to a brother sir
Mine to and they are glass eyes
Just watched The Tunnel and heard this song. I love it. Thank you.
They're just showing The Tunnel in the U.S. and I fell in love with this song & performance when I heard it tonight! Absolutely lovely.
Me too :)
Jacqueline Amelie me too!
Sad the states can't have a network like Sky!! It would kill all the reality crap programming!!
Watching the tunnel last year it took me 3 hrs of searching I had to have it take care
This is one of the loveliest versions of this song. Such a pure voice.
Similarly I heard this watching series 1 of the tunnel last night and had to find out who it was. Such a simple sad song. Love the voice, so young, pure, innocent, and melodic. So suited to the context of the episode as well.
So sad, that these beautiful traditional songs get lost and forgotten. But then people have the pleasure of re-discovering them from modern media sometimes, like this.
I've listened to many versions of this song, and this by Sarah Boyle is in my opinion the best. From the perfect start, slightly off the beat, through to the simple, stripped down voice and accompaniment. Just delightful and heartbreaking at the same time
Heard this last night watching the tunnel. Can't get it out of my head. Up at 5.00 googling it to find the singer and version. It's beautiful
Grimmsley Costello Sarah Boyle
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Your effort is appreciated!!
I just started heearing it and love it also... Will have to find a download from the library.
Sarah Boyl
also heard this on the tunnel..hauntingly beautiful. ..had to hunt it down. ..
In London town, where I did dwell
A butcher boy, I loved right well
He courted me, my life away
But now with me, he will not stay
I wish I wish, I wish in vain
I wish I were, a maid again
But maid again, I'll ne'er be
Till apples grow, on an ivy tree
There is an inn in some fine town
And there my love he sits him down.
He takes a strange girl on his knee
And he tells her what he wouldn’t tell me.
Chorus
The reason is, I’ll tell you why
Because she’s got more gold than I.
But gold will melt and silver fly
And in time of need be as poor as I.
Chorus
I wish my baby it was born,
And smiling on its daddy’s knee,
And my poor body to be dead and gone,
With the long green grass growing over me.
Chorus
I’ll go upstairs and make my bed,
“What’s there to do?” my mother said.
My mother she has followed me
Saying, “What’s the matter daughter dear?”
Chorus
Oh mother dear, you little know
What pains and sorrows or what woe
Go get a chair till I sit me down
With a pen and ink I’ll write it down.
Chorus
Her father he came home that night
Enquiring for his heart’s delight
He went upstairs and the door he broke
He found her hanging from a rope.
Chorus
He took his knife and he cut her down,
And in her pocket these words he found
Oh what a foolish girl was I
To give my heart to a butcher boy.
Chorus
Oh make my grave large wide and deep,
Put a marble stone at my head and feet,
And in the middle a turtle dove,
So the world may know that I died for love.
A breathtaking interpretation of a great little song!
No a dry eye in the hoose even a tear in my gless yin Bonny song
Haunting tune....................words enchanting and powerful !
How does this not have more views?
A beautiful rendition - the sheer fragility of Sarah's voice carries this
Peter N
So pure and beautiful...
Un tema que me llegó al corazón. Una serie fantastica.
Unbelievable.
Thank you, Sarah.
Come here after watching "The Tunnel"
Beautiful voice beautiful song .
Cannot seem to find the correct lyrics to this version
I have heard an angel sing
A beautiful version of a dark and very old folk song covered previously by many including The Clancy Brothers & Sinead O'Connor. It is not an Irish song but has found favour with Irish folk musicians,
The Sinead O'Connor version is wonderful but strangely excludes a couple of verses crucial to the story. Happily this does not.
Introduced to us via the gripping TV drama 'The Tunnel' this version of the song accompanies the disturbing closing scenes of episode 2. There is in fact no connection at all between the storyline of the TV drama and that of the song other than both are profoundly sad.
But the haunting sad achingly beautiful mood created by Sarah Boyle in her interpretation of this song gives emphasis yet contrast to the shocking dark final scenes. Together a truly stunning, numbing piece of television.
Love this folk song
Very good, and sung with an Irish accent. To me, who hails from County Down, her voice sounds like a County Down accent.
This is probably the saddest song I've ever listened to.
+Pauline Alary It made me cry...in a good way, let your tears go!!
@@MyDennis333 Sinead O'Connor's version -- from the soundtrack of the film of the same name (''The Butcher Boy'') -- is the best version of this tragic song
You would have thought so but try this: czcams.com/video/2BONkcht4MQ/video.html - choose Nobody's Child. As for this song - - try a version by 'The Ludlows'.
Wonder what Sarah is doing now? With a voice like this she should be a household name !
I glean from the comments that I should look into The Tunnel. I'm here because of a Season 1 (1974) episode of Upstairs Downstairs called I Dies From Love, in which an Irish kitchen maid kills herself when her brief relationship with a footman ends. A recording of the actress, Evin Crowley, singing a few lines of this song plays over a closing scene. She has a lovely voice.
Heard this on The Tunnel and had to know who this singer is, just lovely!
This is very very beautiful Kirsty McColl did a great job too but this is the first time I've heard this version
Breath-taking beautifully sung
A beautiful turn hen
Beautiful rendition.
Beautiful - definitely the best version of this song I've heard. Who is Sarah Boyle? Hope to hear more from her.
was watching Tunnel and heard this song & I thought " the British are just sad" At first I thought I read Susan Boyle...definitely not her. I have to get the lyrics in its entirety. Great for the scene in Tunnel because it's sad too
How is it possibly that this is the ONLY SONG ever recorded by Sarah Boyle?
Beautiful
excellent
First heard from the series Upstairs Downstairs, session 8 or 9.
Absolute banger subog xoxox
Nice version
So sad!
close to Tommy's, beautiful , but it's still there for the definitive female version to be done.
This is a wonderful version of a splendid song covered by many artists and I would prefer to avoid making comparisons. However, you might find the Kirsty MacColl version is worth a listen, or two?
Would have been Eva Cassidy.
I am trying to record this and you and Kirsty McCollum version at the same time just magic give your best to your mum susan
Can anyone advise if this recording has been released by this artist?
She is my cousin
Where on earth can we purchase and download this amazing version of this beautiful song? Pleease!
Not bad - but maybe just third best version - BEST from Sinead O`Connor, second from Kirsty MacColl