The Corries, Ronnie's Tribute to Roy

Ronnie Browne's Tribute to Roy Williamson

[@scottferguson9978]

It’s 2020 and I still feel as strongly today as I did when I first learned of Roy Williamson’s passing that he was taken too young and has left a hole in Scottish traditional music that nobody will ever fill.

[@TonyTheDriver100]

Ronnie Brown's tribute to his friend and partner is so touching and oozes total class and respect. For those who never saw them live, it is an era past. There will never be the likes again.

[@petergibbs8547]

Agreed

[@johnwickenden5643]

I'm only an Englishman, I've listened to the Corrie's for many years. From the first time I heard them my life was enriched. I discovered a whole world of Scottish music. They are so talented so real to their art and belief. Long live Scotland, Corrie's endure forever, despite this very sad time. Heartfelt thanks to you both.

[@guyjiminjapan9824]

Perfect duo! Neither Roy nor Ronnie would have had such an impact without the other. We're all so grateful for their friendship and collaboration. And their passion for their music and cause.

[@kcglide]

I've listened to the Corries for years. No one else I've found, represent the Love, Humor and Devotion to a land called Scotland, than the Corries.

[@alexanderlaird7695]

This star in heaven will never die. He did not scratch an old head, but for a man like Roy his mortal body passed away, but his memory will live forever more in the hearts of his admirers. From this old codger nearing the end of his span of life. I THANK you ROY for being you.

[@smilekatysmile]

bloody hell. Roy died in 1990. I did not realise that. I have been listening to the corries since i was born and i was born in 1991!

[@Arkybark]

Why would anyone would turn thumbs down on a wonderful tribute to a wonderful artist is beyond me,

[@guymontag9577]

Probably English

[@RocksterOO1]

RIP, Roy. Gone but never to be forgotten!

[@daisychainsssssssss]

Had great privilege in remission with Nicky who never got over the Great loss . i am sure they are together again xx sweet dreams \xxx

[@amandabrownscottishsinger]

I’m a new musician and I’m still trying to keep their classics alive fer the next Scottish generations

[@LaFlaneuse0]

Good on you for doing so Amanda. It's very important.

[@donttalkpish2012]

Brilliant Amanda, keep up the good work.

[@tomlucas4890]

They covered so much, serious and the fun side, they could make you cry with laughter and next with remembrance. The Corries, just a wee bit of Scotland.

[@broadsworddannyboy5057]

Lovely to hear !

[@VinnyMartello]

His death was so... so sad... I'm just a yankee with a love for Scottish music and I sing the tunes of the Corries all day while I'm outside working. I want to keep their music alive too.

[@givsum]

Ronnie says he will continue alone. This isn't strictly true, because not only will Roy be by your side for ever, you also carry the best wishes and affection from millions who have been heartened by your music.

[@SWhitworth2345]

In my opinion a most gifted man who with Ronnie formed the Corries and together gave joy to so many people. Thank goodness that their partnership will live on forever on CD and video. RIP Roy.

[@mirika888]

I must say, better late than never, have been listening all day to Corries and they really touch the core of my soul. I´m so thankful I found them.

[@Norfolkscot]

A fitting tribute to one Fine Scotsman straight and true from the heart of another.

[@LaFlaneuse0]

Singing with a friend like that. I understand why he cannot bring himself to anymore. Singing these folk songs without Roy brings back the memories. Makes me very sad on my own and for Ronnie.

[@Chewy7575]

Roy was a legend. Such a sad loss to Scotland. I wish I'd seen them perform, but The Corries music lives on forever.

[@annnovel1]

love the music, met Ronnie a few years back at a birthday party, he sang flower of Scotland, what can i say one of the most pleasurable moments of my life :)

[@magbrown1]

I remember watching this on TV . It was very sad to watch at the time and still makes me cry. They were brilliant.

[@jamesmcguinness3681]

Hard to believe that Ronnie was only 54 or 55 years old in this recording. What a legend of a man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@ChannelofAngus]

These men are the reason i fell in love with my country, they are the reason i walked from jedburgh to the tip of scotland, and got a ferry to the orkneys, they are the reason scotland is my home. And i will vote yes in 2014, to give my home, my country, my love, a future.

[@astrase2]

What a thought. 18 years this August 12th. I remember when I heard the news; couldn't believe it. Was not a glorious 12th that year. Sad, sad loss and Ronnie's tribute was so touching from one dear friend about the other. Yes they did capture the movement in Scotland at the time but now it is even more poignant. I also hardly ever passs a day without a Corries tune.

[@MrDougie1968]

I play in a corries tribute band called whiterose, roy and ronnie were the best bar none. I love their songs and when you hear others singing the same songs it's just not the same. Rest In peace Roy, we carry on singing your songs and your spirit is with us everywhere we go, you gave me the inspiration and made me proud as hell to be a scot. Alba gu brath!!!!

[@2ANDERSON5420]

Strange journey, looking for a tune I like, exploring KZbin and finding something totally unexpected. God, how have I not known of The Corries before now? I have just spent the last couple of hours listening to tune after amazing tune. Love it!

[@seannot-telling9806]

It's funny how the trail twists and turns when looking for something on KZbin. I first found The Corries looking for "Scotland The Brave". I found it so funny and the music so good that I went on for more of the music that The Corries did from that point.

[@Tillyvalle]

R.I.P Roy. I love the Corries music and wish I'd seen them perform live. My son is 17 and he loves it too, the legacy goes on.

[@cjwaywell]

how these guys changed our lives for the better - totally unique

[@stephenthepict]

Rest in peace Roy - we are proud of you

[@christophersmallbone6101]

As one other has said I to have only recently been introduced to the music of the Corries and I love it and what makes it strange is I am English (dont lynch me) there music spoke to me the same as the Dubliners has same as Runrig does same as Tommy Makem Just wish I had found them sooner

[@jimmydorans]

You brought our country to the people through ur music and for many years to come .thank you

[@Iliinois18]

Great stuff... The Corries and Andy Stewart Scottish Legends!!!

[@notsure64]

Dear corries, I just discovered the Corries recently; love the "educated fingers." Sorry that anyone feels it necessary to make negative comments. Love Roy! Love Ronnie! Corries Rule!

[@mullofoban]

Ronnie as elequent and articulate as ever on such a sad occassion but the Corries will live on forever through their wonderful music and what a great achievement for Roy to write his country's national anthem, an anthem chosen by the people themselves. Heres tae ye, wha's like ye.

[@kawapilot]

how is there 6 sphincters in the small place we call earth? The corries spoke of our heritage , our blood and belief in a place we call SCOTLAND. He will be missed, as a Scot, i miss the telling of our history in song, and my wife ( who is English ) misses that she should have been Scottish..

[@aweescotsdog8358]

Assuming that you are referring tae dislikes its up to 17 now. Mind you they may not all be located in oor wee bit hill and glen and it's taken them 6 years to congregate.

[@kerrytaylor7644]

oh my such a tribute to a great man x

[@Rainbow2628]

I saw the Corries many times, years ago! They always were a class act, and Scottish to the core. Now that I live abroad, they are my anchor still, to my scottish musical heritage. This is the music I was brought up with!!!

[@MissBexoxox]

I have grew up listening to their music, I'm only 14 and most 14 year olds don't even know who they are but my granny and papa know Ronnie:)

[@jumbodoug]

I discovered them around your age too, all be it several years ago lol. they are timeless and always will be. I never had the honour of meeting them or seeing them in concert, if you ever get a chance to meet ronnie you should take it

[@MissBexoxox]

doug sykes well you will never guess! I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie back in September, we had a fantastic conversation with my granny papa and my dad, telling me stories about when they were neighbours! He is such a lovely man with many stories to tell, a very interesting and good hearted man

[@jumbodoug]

glad to hear that. great to hear there's another generation keeping them alive. we used to sing their songs in the minibus at the youth group I was in. knew them all by heart by the time I was 13 lol. then when I was older we went to pubs with live folk singing, something that is very hard to find these days in edinburgh unfortunately. singing with kevin tait in the candlemakers down the grassmarket. fond memories indeed. ronnie stays up morningside I believe. their live shows, even on recording, were always better than the studio recordings. terrific interaction with the audience, true "folk" singing, something the few "folk" pubs left have forgotten

[@MissBexoxox]

doug sykes their songs are extremely popular in my pipe band, when we go to competitions on the coach we sing them all the way home! Just turns out that one of our new tunes we will be playing in our new MSR is haughs o' cromdale which I believe the corries sang! You would be surprised just how much their music is still alive in the pipe band world

[@strikereureka8791]

Well I'm 16 years old, and I'm from Estonia and I love The Corries I have listen them music now 4 years and I'm glad to say that they are my favorite musicians. There's no other like The Corries.

[@macdog6731]

Nothing better then a little malt or two with Roy and Ronnie in the background

[@cathyd1030]

I was lucky to see them perform live in Edinburgh in March 1974 -- we were living in Scotland that year for my dad's job -- anyway, I love all that Scottish folk music they sung. They are definitely a credit to Scotland. Beautiful tribute!!

[@aguy6771]

Some people are too good for this world. we miss you roy. thank you for everything.

[@celestesmith7985]

What a kind and wise man.

[@cfc67]

Greatest Scottish band i've known. Excellent video. Excellent song aswell.

[@robmurray1990]

I watched this the very night it was shown - a fitting tribute to a great musician (one of Scotland's finest) and a great tribute to the best Scottish folk group, ever...... Roy and Ronnie's legacy will hopefully roll on through the ages to come.......................

[@stuarth43]

Roy, a loveable scoundrel, a life taken too soon, I listen oft, and Paddy Bell too

[@johnparke9210]

Ma grannie used to say if you have nothing nice to say about somebody dont say anything.

[@BoarhideGaming]

If everybody followed that rule, the world would be run by idiots. You need to be able to criticise even if annoys others. In this case, though, what could you criticise?

[@johnparke9210]

Fair doos.

[@BoarhideGaming]

John MacLean Yeah, well? Should we not strive then to change that? Should we sit idly by, smiling like idiots, while other idiots above us run our world into the ground, just so we can be considered “nice”? No, I don’t think so.

[@BoarhideGaming]

@@RedScotland What a weird thing to ask. Have you been on the internet before? KZbin notifies you when somebody replies to your comment, no matter how old it may be.

[@sapien82]

oh wad some pow'r the giftie gie us tae see oorsels as ithers see us

[@ZeitgeistWI]

I am proud to say that I am Scottish and I pass that pride on to my children who are now enjoying the music of the Roy and Ronnie. A new generation will grow up knowing of their heritage through the fine music of the Corries. I know that the Heavenly Band is more the sweeter because Roy has joined them. Many thanks.

[@peto0101]

The Corries was was one of only about half a dozen big live music acts I've seen in my life, and the most memorable. Sorry to think I'll never be able to hear Roy live again. Thanks for the music.

[@Ferroun]

beautifull...reminding me and my friend....when we started to learn guitars and singing, we were walking our little Czech city streets just like this :-)

[@libertas1776]

Roy's taken the high road. Just discovered the Corries this evening - I know I'm a behind the time American. Beautiful music. Thank you for posting.

[@dhaoman]

I LOVED the Corries. So sad to hear about Roy's passing. I'm Cornish myself, but enjoy all the ethnic songs of Greater Britian. Thanks for the good memorries!

[@leedaniels2506]

Thank you Ronnie-Beautiful tribute.

[@irc6587]

I saw them a couple of times at the City Hall in Glasgow in 70s . Brilliant entertainers. What a shame Roy never saw the Scottish rugby team walking out to Flower of SCotland. "Educated fingers"

[@sandramorey2529]

What a beautiful tribute to Roy. I didn't discover Ronnie and Roy until the Pandemic. As a singer of traditional music I am very sorry.

[@ladderjunkie]

I've always had pride in my Scots heritage, you can really feel it in the pipes when your heart races as you hear them playing, but it wasn't until I heard "Flower of Scotland" on You Tube, sung by a crowd of fans at the games that I realized just how powerfully felt your anthem has become. I'm proud to be an American, but a part of being American is your pride in where your people came from.

[@anthonypattison6941]

Thank you to the Corries . As a piper you play a lot of tunes. Without knowing the words. Now through listening to there music. I have discovered the richness of the music anew

[@wyldlavakinx]

we are the most fortunate to love the corries and we are alwazys here for love our country and stories an song s, thaqt ye gave us xx thankyou roy and yurself ma man xx

[@nawarak]

I dare anyone who loves the corries to watch this without a tear in their eye. First time I seen this footage was on Utube. The internet has, for me, in one seven minute video proved its worth.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

you guys are a vary good duo im sorry for your loss

[@23m232]

my son introduced me to the music of the corries and i'm so glad he did,r.i.p. roy, great music, great people, mick ireland

[@Shandchem]

Fondly remembered musical talent and great humour!

[@willbalshuc13]

Marvellous! I married a scot, lived there and went to school there, but I'm English. Still, I love the music and all my children were brought up with this music from tiny tots: driving in the car, at home...everywhere we could in fact! Stirring and moving songs beautifully delivered. By osmosis maybe..... this is now in my blood! Bill Culshaw

[@christianwardemann1113]

The best scotish Band ever !

[@robsgirl73]

What a fabulous tribute to one half of a great band. RIP Roy xx

[@wallace500001]

Hi All, The understatement and modesty of a true Scottish Gentleman . Ronnie and Roy , All of Scotland know . The Flower of Scotland . and so do all of we .

[@evelynmccabe3855]

The Corries were just a wonderful group.

[@jacquelinebrunder2384]

The good die young. He did what he was destined to do and he shall be rewarded for it for achieving your destiny is not destiny but is bloody hard work.

[@anonUK]

@KoteVode I think some people like "disliking" anything. Who can "dislike" an obituary? It's like disliking a gravestone or booing a funeral address. Whatever you think of the rights and wrongs of the Scottish political situation and the viability of independence, "disliking" this is pointless.

[@cheerydavie]

Ronnie made a fitting tribute to his partner for almost 30yrs i daresay he'll think of him every once in awhile Roy's songs/and his dry wit were a "ONE OFF"

[@scotsims3452]

Met the two of them back in 78 Motherwell civic theatre the were sat in the bar at half time Ronnie asked my fav song I said flower of Scotland the smile on Roy's face said it all Ronnie dissapeered and retured with a copy of the 7 inch single which the both signed

[@mckieandrena8019]

I love you Roy thank you Ronnie for the lovely film **

[@lizzy-folksongsscottis4518]

For me The Corries Music is eternal. Love it!

[@nicky2723]

spot on with what its all about what a great duo they were and will live on in the hearts and homes of there fans xx

[@deanofoy]

GUYS YOU WERE AND STILL ARE UNIQUE, X

[@teaguebrennan2428]

Luv these guys!!!

[@alexandramegson1922]

I love the Corries and I am teaching my grandchildren "the Scottish Soldier" and other songs from the Corries repertior

[@CarrieDunne2011]

I am s sorry I only found these men last year.

[@antonaidh]

Remembering Roy, and celebrating the Corries. 12 Aug. 2013.

[@tobbitwangerscotland]

I have only came upon the Corries music because of going to the Scotland matches and singing the "national anthem". More young people need to be taught about there roots once again no matter how modern these tunes are, Two great guys and Scotlands youth needs to know!...............ow yeah im a normal Scottish drunken failure at the age of 24 but just wish this country would sort its prioritys out. Love the corries.

[@SMART73ER]

A very thoughtful tribute & he's very handsome.

[@daisychainsssssssss]

R I P Roy you were Amazing and your wife is do ok xxx

[@KirstyCraig]

I'm glad that The Corries legacy is living on - Scotland wouldn't be the same if we'd never known them.

[@codiecam007]

rip scotlands son

[@speedyreidy27]

Scottish Icons.

[@yobnez]

True Scots!...Bless them both!

[@DARCEY16]

you are the stars of scotland - the national anthem at scotland v italy was the most emotional ever and i know you were thinking of roy

[@grahamkeil1999]

Thank God for the Corries

[@johnburnett1617]

I was brought up with the Corrie's best band ever not just folk band on my opinion lost without you Killiecrankie is my favourite I've been there god knows how many times god bless you Ronnie and R.I.P Roy forever Scottish legends loveyou guys here to the the Corrie's there nae wha better than the Corrie's 🍻

[@bigcrosby]

roy will nevere be forgoten . he will live on in memery for the best song in the world

[@johnparke9210]

p.s god bless Roy.

[@ChrisHorridgeUK]

Love these guys, legends.

[@kldudmp]

God Bless Roy's soul. May he rest in peace.

[@jamesmackie8548]

My Dad and I were in Kenya, We sang to songs tae ye twa!

[@kdnightstalker]

Thank You Roy. Thank You ra Corries! x

[@paul1314]

a shame roy never lived to see the success of his greatest song,i seen ronnie sing it at hampden before the georgia game though,anybody there would agree the fire still burns in his belly,it was amazing. the corries are superb ALBA GU BRATH

[@marius19795]

Heres tae them, none like them.....and never shall there be

[@DangRockets]

I haven't seen these segments since the programme originally aired. Cheers.

[@upyerkilt123]

superb!!!! only way i can describe this

[@DAVIDH101280]

R.I.P. Roy the corries are legends and will always be remembered im scottish and proud just like yous i was brought up with the corries and andy stewart think your music is awesome wish u all the best in the future Ronnie SCOTLAND THE BRAVE

[@daisychainsssssssss]

loving your RIP . people have a short memory .Nicky Joined him now and am sure they are playing those old tunes in there garden xxxx

[@KoteVode]

Who the HELL are the four people who disliked this!!

[@casrdinks865]

Yes, so sad!

[@9missClaire]

R.I.P Roy