Floral Dance. Terry Wogan - Guitar Cover by Phil McGarrick. FREE BT & TABS

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"The Floral Dance" is a Cornish song describing the annual Furry Dance in Helston, Cornwall, UK.
The music and lyrics were written in 1911 by Kate Emily Barkley ("Katie") Moss (1881-1947) who was a professional violinist, pianist and concert singer. She was brought up in London and studied at the Royal Academy of Music.
The song tells the story of an incident that apparently actually happened to Moss herself on a visit to Helston during the springtime 'Furry Dance' celebrations and the song was reportedly written directly afterwards as she was going home on the train.
The songbook cover states that the music was "founded on an old Cornish air". Moss introduces the original Furry Dance tune in the piano part just as the singer is describing the sound of the band, with its "cornet, clarinet and big trombone; fiddle, cello, big bass drum; bassoon, flute and euphonium".
"The Floral Dance" was first recorded in 1912 by the Australian bass/baritone Peter Dawson, and many other versions have appeared since. Frederick Ranalow's recording was made in order to cash in on the sales of the Dawson version. The 1960s saw versions by The Eagles (UK), Ken Sims' Vintage Jazz Band (UK) and The Ivy League (UK). In 1970, the cast of Dad's Army performed a sketch ('The Cornish Floral Dance') for Christmas Night with the Stars. They repeated their versions in the 1975 Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.
Moss's song experienced a revival in an arrangement for the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band by their MD Derek Broadbent, which sold half a million copies, and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart by Christmas 1977. In 1978, Terry Wogan recorded a version which reached No. 21 in the same chart. Wogan's version was accompanied by the Hanwell Band from west London, and omitted the final verse containing the climax to the story. On Top of the Pops, Wogan sang it live to a backing track. An instrumental version was recorded in 1979 by Gheorghe Zamfir. A version of the song was prominently featured near the beginning of the 1996 film, Brassed Off.
In 2016, a campaign for Christmas Number One was launched for Terry Wogan's version of "The Floral Dance" after his death. All proceeds of the downloaded single were to be given to Children in Need.
Played on my Alan Brason Custom Stratocaster fitted with Kinman FV-HMS pickups on Middle position through an Alesis Quadraverb Q2 with EFTP patch 0-36.
Sound recorded in Cubase SX6 and edited with the three 4K Video takes made with 3 Panasonic VX870 4K camcorders in Song Vegas Pro 14
I made Tabs out the way I played it which are free to download from my website along with the free Backing Track - philmcgarrick....
Lyrics
I thought I could hear the curious tone
Of the cornet, clarinet and big trombone
Fiddle, 'cello, big bass drum
Bassoon, flute and euphonium
Far away, as in a trance
I heard the sound of the Floral Dance
As I walked home on a Summer night
When stars in Heav'n were shining bright
Far away from the footlight's glare
Into the sweet and scented air
Of a quaint old Cornish town
Borne from afar on the gentle breeze
Joining the murmur of the summer seas
Distant tones of an old world dance
Played by the village band perchance
On the calm air came floating down
I thought I could hear the curious tone
Of the cornet, clarinet and big trombone
Fiddle, 'cello, big bass drum
Bassoon, flute and euphonium
Far away, as in a trance
I heard the sound of the Floral Dance
I heard the sound of the Floral Dance
And soon I heard such a bustling and prancing
And then I saw the whole village was dancing
In and out of the houses they came
Old folk, young folk, all the same
In that quaint old Cornish town
Every boy took a girl 'round the waist
And hurried her off in tremendous haste
Whether they knew one another I care not
Whether they cared at all, I know not
But they kissed as they danced along
And there was the band with that curious tone
Of the cornet, clarinet and big trombone
Fiddle, 'cello, big bass drum
Bassoon, flute and euphonium
Each one making the most of his chance
All together in the Floral Dance
All together in the Floral Dance
Dancing here, prancing there
Jigging, jogging ev'rywhere
Up and down, and round the town
Hurrah! For the Cornish Floral Dance

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

I remember this well, Phil. A lovely sound and great playing. I love your finger picking. Take care Dave

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🎶🎸

[@random275]

Many thanks Dave - Yes Terry Wogan was a big favourite of mine as a presenter - the singing was a bit tonge in cheek but he knew that. Lol Appreciate your comments Cheers Phil

[@joaobatistaromeiro4664]

Bom dia meu amigo Phil linda performance sua, sou seu fã sempre, horas em São Paulo, Brazil, 10:38 ❤❤

[@random275]

Thanks very much Joao !! I doubt it's known in Brazil but means a lot to those who live in the south of England .. All the best.. Phil

[@joaobatistaromeiro4664]

​@@random275 Terry Wogan pesquisei no KZbin tem alguns vídeos mas eu não conhecia amigo mas você tocou muito bem,abraços fraternos, Aruja.SP, Brazil

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Phil, this is a great interpretation of a lovely song my dear friend ... very enjoyable listening ! 👍👍 BIG like 57 I wish you a happy weekend ... Fons.

[@random275]

Thank you so much Fons ! Always appreciated.. Cheers Phil

[@julieharrison6629]

Hi Phil very catchy and as always so fantastically played. Thank you. Take care Julie 🎸😊

[@random275]

Thank you so much Julie !! always good to hear from you.. Cheers Phil

[@ianwilsonguitarist3079]

Hi Phi………. You just don’t know what’s coming up next these days, a good old English classic if ever there was. Played with gusto and a little bit of fine finger work involved I notice, a very light and breezy piece played well by your good self……. Enjoyed ♥️ Best wishes from the Guitar Sanctuary..............♥️ Ian 🎸

[@random275]

Many thanks for your good comments Ian - After doing my previous one I fancied do another to a brass band backing.. I've now got it out my system ! Lol What a great bloke Terry Wogan was ! All the best Phil

[@VictorMawhinney]

BIG BIG👍 Phill 😀, absolutely love your video , beautifully played my friend👌👌👌 🎸🎶🎸..... Victor 👍🎶👍

[@random275]

Thanks so much Victor ! Cheers Phil

[@elviravieira4610]

Bom dia Phil linda música obrigado por mais um vídeo, Aruja.SP, Brasil❤

[@random275]

Thanks so much Elvira ! All the best Phil

[@JadeSimmons-u8q]

❤WOW ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT what a STUNNING rendition of this song ❤Jade x

[@random275]

Thanks so much Jade ! so pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@JadeSimmons-u8q]

@@random275 it's my pleasure Phil

[@MissDiamondsMM]

' Love it ' Dear Phil! 😊👍🎶 " Nice Weekend " for You , Wife and Wilson 🐕😉 Warm Greetings Marilyn 💎

[@random275]

Thank you so much Marilyn ! You too have a great weekend.. Cheers Phil

[@Blackfive1945]

OMG Phil ! What are you daen` my laddie ! Hard to describe it .................i`ve heard it all now ! Cheers , Roger

[@random275]

It's for charity like Terry's version .... But my charity LOL Phil

[@olavbrynildsen]

Good morning Phil. A lovely melody that sounded great👏👌💯🎵🎶🎸. Excellent finger picking, seems difficult . Very much enjoyed and a big 👍7. Wish you a great weekend. All the best Olav

[@random275]

Many thanks Olav - One that was played a lot over here in the UK when it first came out. Terry Wogan was well liked as a DJ and presenter and his version of this one was a comedy recording the proceeds of which went to charity. All the best Phil

[@iuliuzsejki8569]

Superb! Loved it! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏

[@random275]

Thanks very much Luliu ! Terry Wogan was a DJ, presenter and very well liked in the UK He made this one for Children in need .Cheers Phil

[@jaynehabens5793]

Excellent. Sounds great 👍 xx

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Jayne !! always appreciated.. Phil xx

[@chrisengland3965]

haha the old classic Terry Wogan song given the treatment as only you can Phil. My dear old Mum loved Terry Wogan, and, as ever you have played this beautifully, with lovely tonality. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Chris

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Chris ! It was always a fun song the way Terry Wogan sang it :-) So glad you liked my cover I just fancied doing another with Brass Band backing and thought of this one. All the best Phil

[@chrisengland3965]

@@random275 it was as ever brilliant Phil :)

[@KrishnaKumar-rt1yw]

Good Evening Phil, good to hear some vintage stuff being played so deftly on the A B C Strat to the accompaniment of a grand old orchestra. I sure did enjoy your presentation of Floral Dance very much. Wish you well, take care and keep 😊and I honestly look forward to the next post eagerly, bye for the moment.

[@random275]

Thanks for those good comments Krishna ! Terry Wogan was well liked over here as a presenter and DJ and his vocal was after he gave praIse to The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band version - he was persuaded to make a vocal for charity. Thank you for those good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@DonkeyGuitarHeeHaw]

Phil, your fingers are dancing beautifully on the guitar fretboard~!!

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@Eliofontana57]

Awesome Song and Guitar performance, Phil! Enjoyed your playing and sound.👍👍 All the best...elio

[@random275]

Thanks very much Elio ! so much fun playing this fun one.. Cheers Phil

[@JohnAlex]

Hi Phil, a song over a hundred years old, but still new to me... A pleasure to listen to this, excellent work, much enjoyed!👍👍 All the best! John

[@random275]

Hi John - It was a novelty single from Terry Wogan proceeds went to charity.. I just fancied doing another with a brass band backing so decided on this one. Thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@gingermil1946]

This brought back a load of pleasant memories Phil. You regularly force my brain to remember stuff I thought was lost. Well played and keep my memory working Pal. Hope to see you playing live one day

[@random275]

Thanks for those good comments ! very glad it brings back good memories ! All the best Phil

[@paulcook9559]

Hi Phil, nicely played rendition, picture Wogan singing it. Cheers Paul

[@random275]

Many thanks Paul ! Yes it was always fun watching Terry Wogan singing this one! Always with tongue in cheek. LOL All the best Phil

[@angelosuv1]

Bravo mister Phil, una delle mie musiche preferite, con affetto un saluto Angelo.

[@random275]

So glad yoyu know this one Angelo !! Thanks for those good comments.. Always appreciated.. Phil

[@ChangoGuitarras]

Great guitar cover Phil, sounds wonderful, big like nice week

[@random275]

Thanks so much for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@vladanguitar]

Hi Phil. Very pleasant comfortable sounds. I like very much. Thanks a lot for your performance. All the best V;adan.

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments Vladan ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@ludwigguitar]

Hello Phil, this is a very nice and uplifting song choice. You played excellently and so nimbly. Big like, my friend, take care and have a great weekend, Ludwig

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Ludwig ! Thanks for those nice comments.. Cheers Phil

[@adilsonrocha4970]

Olá Phil belíssima canção forte abraço🤗♥️🌹🎶🎸

[@random275]

Many thanks Adilson ! All the best Phil 🙂

[@MyrnaCrowe-ro2jd]

Excellent🏵💮🌸💐🌾🌻🌼

[@random275]

Thank you very much ! Cheers Phil

[@19463952]

Hi Phil, Played very well with a good sound. All the best Marcel.

[@random275]

Many thanks Marcel ! So pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@spidermansmum]

Sounds fabulous 🎉

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! Cheers Phil

[@StratSound]

Hi Phil, good performance on this one! Well played as always and a song that most of us our age will remember! All the best, Bill

[@random275]

Hi Bill - I always liked the way Terry used to take the Micky out of himself on this one.. Glad you remember it and appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@stevesguitarinstrumentals]

Hi Phil, an excellent instrumental of this song Excellent playing and sound. I liked this. Have a good weekend All the best Steve

[@random275]

Thanks for your great comments Steve ! Very much appreciated.. Phil

[@Shadsfan]

Never thought I’d say anything nice about a song sung by Terry Wogan lol, nicely played Phil. Regards, Alan. 👏👏

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Alan - I think Terry knew it was a tongue in cheek song by the way he sang it.. 🙂All the best Phil

[@deiseclemente817]

Hello Phil 😊❤ Amazing 💕 🎵

[@random275]

Thanks so much Deise !! All the best.. Phil

[@deiseclemente817]

@@random275 💖

[@paulazzopardi4245]

Hi Phil! Never heard this tune before, but still enjoyed you'r playing .All the best Paul.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Paul - not to be taken too seriously LOL All the best Phil

[@dlynnloves2sing]

Wonderful performance!🎸👏

[@random275]

Many thanks Dylnn ! All the best Phil

[@penncast]

Hi Phil, never thought I would hear this played as a guitar instrumental but as usual you have done a great cover, thanks for tab and bt, take care, regards Geoff

[@random275]

Just a bit of fun Geoff - Brighouse and Rastrict's version is in Db , Terry Wogan's is in Ab so I found a BT and converted it to A as more guitar friendly plus I removed all the backing vocals to make it useable. Thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@OveKalander]

Hi Phil, Sounds very good. All the best, Ove

[@random275]

Many thanks Ove ! So glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@billfoley3151]

Some clever finger work going on there Phil on the strumming hand well done my friend

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Bill ! Have a great Sunday.. Cheers Phil

[@manuelfranciscoflores]

thanks Phil!!!!!

[@random275]

And thank you Manuel !! All the best Phil

[@richardk5583]

Brill Phil ....please keep them coming

[@random275]

Thanks very much Richard ! All the best Phil

[@richoffmann]

Hi Phil, such a great happy song that has a marching style beat, also the melody is quite catchy, you have played an excellent instro version, well done & much enjoyed all the best Ric

[@random275]

So glad you liked it Ric ! Thanks for your good comments ! Cheers Phil

[@wellosouf]

Hey a phill sounds like a great tune too call in the weekend cheers mate take care enjoy the weekend and will be seeing u in the next one

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Wes! Always good to hear from you.. Cheers Phil

[@Tryggvi55]

Hi Phil This is awesome! All the best Tryggvi

[@random275]

Thank you so much Tryggvi ! All the best.. Phil

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation ! Merci Phil Jo

[@random275]

Many thanks Jo !! All the best Phil

[@amandarossouw9633]

Luv it!!! Guitar 🎸 sound absolutely masterpiece

[@random275]

Thank uyou verey much !! Cheers Phil

[@julienvandyck2079]

Merci pour cette belle version. Julien

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Julien ! always good to hear from you.. Cheers Phil

[@chtiburnsman1]

Original and unusual, I like it a lot Phil Bravo Denis

[@random275]

Thanks very much Denis ! Have a great Sunday..Cheers Phil

[@Nicx92]

Hey Phil - I remember this very well you should be proud of this plus your charity Best Wishes Nic x

[@random275]

Thanks so much Nic !! All the best Phil

[@rodolfodeagostini1406]

Bom dia meu amigo Phil, que legal um excelente dia a você felicidades abraços Rodolfo Brasil

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments Rodolfo ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@GerSanders]

Hi Phil, A lovely tube, excellently played. All the best...Ger

[@random275]

Thanks for those good comments Ger ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@KjellChristensen__KC-MUSIC]

Halo Phil. This was very nice. Wish you a wonderful weekend….

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Kjell - you too have a great one.. Cheers Phil

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Phil hermosa melodía eres excelente maestro, felicidades...🇲🇽🇲🇽...

[@random275]

Thanks so much Eduardo ! All the best Phil

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Good evening Phil, I've read the description it's kind of long , this has been recorded by many even the Eagles lol sound nice 🎶 thanks for sharing this.

[@random275]

Hi Matthew - I just had a look at "The Eagles" version and they are not the Eagles we know today - It was recorded in the '60's and doesn't sound anything like the version I based mine on LOL Anyway it was a bit of fun and thanks for your good comments.. Always appreciated.. Phil

[@solsleuteltje]

Great Phil . Love it

[@random275]

Thanks so much ! Phil

[@adriandeb2710]

Sounds great

[@joaodonizetiredondo108]

Já te falei Phil o sr é como vinho quanto mais velho melhor,parabéns

[@random275]

Thanks for those great comments Joao ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@mercer1954]

Fantastic as always Phil, Once again, I appreciate you doing my request a few months ago being "mmm mmm mmm mmm" Another request I'd like to mention - Thank You by Dido I think the guitar and backing would be awesome on this one Thanks again and take care!

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments - this one has mixed replys but Terry Wogan's was meant as a Joke I believe. 🙂Ive made a note of the Dido song I think it would work and with 400 million views it seems prettypopular, Thanks for the suggestion.. Cheers Phil

[@random275]

Just uploaded ut kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4W7lmCBgb-MqK8 Cheers Phil

[@허성택피리영감]

Good morning ❤ I am new subscriber ❤ Thank you so much and you are the best guitar player 😅

[@random275]

Thank you so m uch !! All the best Phil

[@mischef18]

An interesting tune bro, had a cool BT with it. New to me too. Was written the year my dad and mum were born. Safe travels. Ken.

[@random275]

Hi Ken - God that makes me feel old LOL ! All the covers of this song are a bit of a joke - Terry Wogan's certainly was... Many thanks for commenting 🙂Cheers Phil

[@matscelind1496]

Never heard it before. but I think its like our Swedish folksongs . A little bit different but funny. I like what you have done with it. Cheers Mats C

[@random275]

Hi Mats - Yes you are absolutly right ! Terry Wogan at the time was a very popular DJ and presenter. He loved the Brass band version by The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band and was persuaded to make a vocal the proceeds going to charity.. It was always "Tongue in cheek" and mine is the same ,,, Fun to play another with a Brass band backing.. LOL All the best Phil

[@terrific-bats]

great guitar playing ! like

[@random275]

Thank you so much ! Cheers Phil

[@GUARDIOLA551]

Hi Phil I don't know this title,but verry nice,and good dance,with a verry good sound,congratulations All the best Miguel

[@random275]

Thanks so much Miguel ! All the best Phil

[@tetsuonozawa3812]

So beautiful and fun 🤗🌙★🎃🍠💖☕🌈🎵

[@random275]

Thanks so much ! glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@Rusich.60rus]

изумительная музыка,превосходная игра

[@random275]

Thank you so much ! Phil

[@guypiou9557]

Félicitations, pour votre savoir-faire musical. Même tonalité que les Shadows et leurs guitares. Brdx France

[@random275]

Thanks for those good comments.. Very much appreciated.. Phil

[@michaelbateman4994]

good one phil

[@random275]

Many thanks Michael.. Cheers Phil

[@عبدالله-ت3ي1ع]

اتمنى لك التوفيق عزيزي فيل دائما أنت الملك

[@random275]

Thanks for the lovely comment ! All the best Phil

[@derekantill3721]

Ah yes the late great Terry Wogan, better than the original ❤

[@random275]

Hi Derek - I doubt that ! Lol but very glad you remember Terry's version and glad you liked my cover.. All the best Phil

[@STUDIOCHINCHAN]

Hi Phil, I think this is not that easy to make a good guitar instrumental version of it but you did it. Thumbs Up from me...Eric

[@random275]

Many thanks Eric ! Have a great new week Cheers Phil

[@Davegtar16]

Well I remember this one Phil, but prefer your instrumental version ,than Terry Wogan's singing LOL. Like your take on it ,some nice finger picking , and good tone , but I dont think its going on my to do list .😊😊. My next one is a Beatles song , probably the best one of a few that I like, think I've mentioned it before LOL. Enjoy your weekend , All the best Dave.👍👍🎸🎸🎵🎵😊😊👏👏

[@random275]

Hi Dave - Yes Terry Wogan's was alway meant to be a joke and done for charity.. even when he sings it you can tell he isn't serious LOL. After my last one Eye Level I just fancied doing another with a brass band backing and this one came to mind.. I've got them out of my system now so can move on 🙂Looking forward to your "Beatles" one you always told me you wern't a fan so it will be good to see which one you like.. Thanks for your good comments on this one.. All the best Phil

[@ireneuszkrzak5289]

Tak sä mycket 🎸❤👍👌

[@random275]

Many thanks !! Phil