Calum Kennedy had the most natural,sincere gifted,highland voice ,given recognition the world over for his relaxing style and presentation as a vocalist and entertainer.
Tears to my eyes, Had the privilege of sitting with Him and Fiona after a Concert at a party in 1969 in East Vancouver,BC, And always wanted to sing, just like Calum. Always missed never forgotten.
In the days before we had TV Mum would play Calum on our old 'radiogram'. This brings back so many happy memories. The man truly had the voice of an angel.
I met his daughter deirdre in a karoake bar , who told me he was dead. i love folk song from every part of the world. God bless his soul. I also love my mother, although she dead also God bless her soul. Amen.
Just seen the tribute on bBC Alba - I knew he was good but now I see he was one of the great talents that Scotland has produced. Ranks along with Kenneth McKellar and Andy Stewart.
It's a matter of taste. Not everyone necessarily likes this way of singing. I must say he's not my favourite, but I wouldn't have "unliked" the recording.
Thank you so very much for this upload. NO voice can equal Calum Kennedy's in singing the Scots Gaelic songs. Could you, if possible, upload a few more of his greats, especially 'Eilean Fraoich'? (And maybe 'Ag Fagail Lios Mor'? 'Hi horo mo chailin donn' ? A Pheigi a ghraidh'? Also some of his better recordings in English, e.g. 'Island Sheiling Song'? 'O gin I were a baron's heir'?) It would be greatly appreciated.
Full words are on www.bbc.co.uk/alba/oran/orain/mo_mhathair/ And here are the words with translation: thesession.org/tunes/13541 Not all of the 5 verses are usually sung. Usually just 2, perhaps 3, with refrain.
Hello Lorna ,no its not one of my videos ,i was listening too it, and i thought you might like it. Just heard Mr Salmond has resigned ! hope all is well with you ,no chance your man does the same thing Ha Ha xx Ian
Seriously? I grew up watching and listening to Calum as my parents were both massive fans of his but I genuinely never knew he was a bad boy. Do elaborate because I honestly haven't heard anything wrong about him. Does he have an autobiography at all?
So...oh v beautiful ...cho alainn..dear uncle calum....there will never be another...😢♥️xx
Loving it, sitting here at 2 in the morning with my dram , remembering my auld dad, who loved Calum just a wee bit more than me, God bless you Calum
Calum Kennedy had the most natural,sincere gifted,highland voice ,given recognition the world over for his relaxing style and presentation as a vocalist and entertainer.
Played this at our fathers funeral. He was of Lewis and left for Glasgow in his early twenties. This song would take him home again. Miss you dad x
I weep when I hear Calum sing my mother
Tears to my eyes, Had the privilege of sitting with Him and Fiona after a Concert at a party in 1969 in East Vancouver,BC, And always wanted to sing, just like Calum. Always missed never forgotten.
not a word do i understand,but a voice that was sent from heaven
In the days before we had TV Mum would play Calum on our old 'radiogram'. This brings back so many happy memories. The man truly had the voice of an angel.
Used to go and see Calum perform when I was in my youth. I have never heard a better voice he truly was the king of the Highlands.
Beautiful Beautiful, Scotland's finest and has never another like him
Rosemary owens piper to the end
I met his daughter deirdre in a karoake bar , who told me he was dead. i love folk song from every part of the world. God bless his soul. I also love my mother, although she dead also God bless her soul. Amen.
So much love and moving gentleness in that voice: from the heart, to the heart.
Breaks my heart. My grandparents would listen to this. God rest their souls.
Scotland,s finest gem.
one of the most beautiful voices ive ever heard, david gow
What a wonderful voice pity there are none like this now
Love calum a Welsh man that was brought up with the gaelic singing I just cry listening to my mother tongue
Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Nice to see all The Broons at home !!
Reflects all men's respect and love for their mother."Th e hand that rocks the cradle rules the world"
Miss you Calum. Loved seeing him, Anne and the girls on the TV.
calum the king of the highlands
awesome song - noone could sing it like this great singer - the great Calumxxxxx
Ah, Calum we miss you!
I am just a Caithness Chiel that hasnae a word of Gallic but Calum has the voice of the Hielands
Mo Mahathir epitomised what is thought about all our mothers and indeed as islanders or Highlanders,our own native tongue.
The voice of the highlands
The voice of the angel's.
So very beautiful, music to cry to.
Thats as good as it gets
So much emotion and range to his voice, the master, no one can sing this song like Calum
Yes, actually. Quite a few people in Christendom's great days could sing like this. Back in Scotland's golden age, in the days when men were men. :)
i agree wirh you malcolm ,the voice of the heilands and always will be.
The whole universe listening
No words just listen played at me cousins funeral
BEAUTIFUL!!!
i love all the comments, LONG LIVE CALUM........
Just seen the tribute on bBC Alba - I knew he was good but now I see he was one of the great talents that Scotland has produced. Ranks along with Kenneth McKellar and Andy Stewart.
love this beautiful song. makes me cry.
So who are the ten eejits who voted this down? Such a beautiful song about our love for our mothers
It's a matter of taste. Not everyone necessarily likes this way of singing. I must say he's not my favourite, but I wouldn't have "unliked" the recording.
schöne magische stimme, danke!
a missed man
WOW CALUM could sing....x
Just wonderful
Would love the English version of this song
Amen.
Reminds me of my pen pal Katie from New Orleans.
Thank you so very much for this upload. NO voice can equal Calum Kennedy's in singing the Scots Gaelic songs. Could you, if possible, upload a few more of his greats, especially 'Eilean Fraoich'? (And maybe 'Ag Fagail Lios Mor'? 'Hi horo mo chailin donn' ? A Pheigi a ghraidh'? Also some of his better recordings in English, e.g. 'Island Sheiling Song'?
'O gin I were a baron's heir'?) It would be greatly appreciated.
Full words are on www.bbc.co.uk/alba/oran/orain/mo_mhathair/
And here are the words with translation: thesession.org/tunes/13541
Not all of the 5 verses are usually sung. Usually just 2, perhaps 3, with refrain.
Thank you for providing both translations from Gaelic to English and the history behind it. Much appreciated and a truly beautiful song xx
No equal
A but and ben. My Dad was born in a but and ben.
So lovely, did you do the video? xx
Hello Lorna ,no its not one of my videos ,i was listening too it, and i thought you might like it. Just heard Mr Salmond has resigned ! hope all is well with you ,no chance your man does the same thing Ha Ha xx Ian
Extraordinary to have such a beautiful voice and to have such a history of snide, fraudulent behaviour.
Seriously? I grew up watching and listening to Calum as my parents were both massive fans of his but I genuinely never knew he was a bad boy. Do elaborate because I honestly haven't heard anything wrong about him. Does he have an autobiography at all?