Derina Harvey Band - Spancil Hill

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Please enjoy our version of Michael Considine's "Spancil Hill".
SPANCIL HILL
Last night as I lay dreamin'
Of pleasant days gone by
Me mind bein' bent on rambelin'
To Ireland's isle did fly
I stepped on board a vision
And followed with her will
'Til I shortly came to anchor
At the cross near Spancil Hill
Delighted by the novelty
Enchanted with the scene
When in my early days
Where often I had been
I thought I heard a murmur
And think I hear it still
It's the little stream of water
That flows down Spancil Hill
It being the 23rd of June
The day before the fair
Where Ireland's sons and daughters
Were all assembled there
The young, the old, the brave and the bold
Their duty to fulfil,
At the little church in Clooney,
A mile from Spancil Hill
I went to see my neighbours
To hear what they might say
The old ones they were dead and gone
The young ones turning grey
I met with Taylor Quigley
He's as bold as ever still
Sure he used to mend my clothing
When I lived in Spancil Hill
I paid a flying visit
To my first and only love
he's fine as any man can be
And gentle as a dove
I threw my arms around him
And said "Johnny I love you still"
He married the Ranger's daughter,
The pride of Spancil Hill
I dreamt I stooped and kissed him
As in the day of 'ore
He said you're only joking
As manys a time before
The cock crew in the mornin'
It crew both loud and shrill
And I woke in California
Many miles from Spancil Hill
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Led by their fearless front-woman Derina Harvey, this five-piece Celtic-rock group offers a fresh take on traditional tunes and intersperse that offering with their own original jigs and reels. Their infectious rhythmic undertow is layered with rock guitar, dizzying fiddle motifs, and topped by Derina’s powerful voice. These transplanted east-coasters have earned a reputation with their high-energy live show, leaving many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from the dance floor!
The band has proven to be a crowd-pleaser wherever they go. Though the band is based in Alberta, 2015 has seen the group travel across the country, with three trips to Newfoundland to their credit where they have entertained crowds at theatres, festivals, and pubs. They have been featured twice on the main stage of George Street Festival in St. John's, once opening for NL favourites Shanneyganock. Most recently, they have shared the stage with other east-coast favourites such as Jimmy Rankin, The Irish Descendents, Pogey, and even some rock acts including The Trews, Kim Mitchell, and Trooper.
The band continues to build on a growing fan base by promoting their self-titled debut album (released in 2013). The record has garnered radio airplay in multiple regions in Canada (CKUA in Edmonton; K-Rock and Radio Newfoundland in St. John's, NL; CBC, Canada-wide). Their second album entitled "Rove and Go" (released May, 2016) has already gotten airplay on over 30 community and college radio stations across Canada.

[@stephengibbons271]

Loved this song ever since hearing Paddy Reilly's abbreviated version, then came across this version by the Derina Harvey Band, what a revelation, the quality and raw power of her voice and the bands musicianship just sends a shiver down my back and tears well in my eyes, just brilliant! and 'Rove and Go' is now my most played album ever!

[@richardgraham65]

Jesus, this is perfect - Best cover I have ever heard! Thanks for the upload, it does justice to the Christie Moore version.

[@thomasharper4166]

Beautiful rendition!A tribute to Christy Moore!❤

[@Princess.Kurstin]

Good job

[@paulrapp4511]

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