The Corries - Lord Of The Dance

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The Corries - Lord Of The Dance

[@mariafarrugia-harrison4491]

terrific musicians, brilliant voices, thanks for the lovely music. r.i.p. roy and god bless ronnie

[@kayleighinglis5861]

Who else here is Scottish?

[@MrJimmuck]

All of us!

[@stephengibbs8342]

found this group exploring the origins of clan Gibbs

[@DariusOfPersia]

I'm not Scottish, but I'm extremely Irish, and they're pretty damn close!

[@charliemc1227]

If you ask people they will always mention that the DNA test they did says they are Scottish. Rockets........you are Scottish or not it’s simple. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@donzamac]

We're a' Jock Tamson's bairns!

[@cynthiasenn7004]

Was there any musical instruments this outstanding duo couldn't play and play well ?

[@akonnerth89]

no. lol

[@scottwilliamson4821]

Roy designed & made most of them an artistic genius

[@murdochmclennan3510]

@@scottwilliamson4821 Roy made the 28-string guitar and the combolins only.

[@gregoryheers2633]

I like how they perform not on a platform but on the same ground as the audience. It gives a feeling of closeness, like the bards of old by the fireplace.

[@aileenlightbody91]

They were very good on the stage too, and in fact only really started doing shows like this in the later part of their career.

[@jryanconnelly]

yet ain't nobody dancin!

[@suzannelaing2968]

Answer to all 3; small venue. I think they played small venues from start as all musicians do and continued to play stages right through. We were at Paisley Town Hall for one of their last concerts before Roy had his brain surgery and have seen Ronnie perform solo on stage at the Glasgow Concert Hall years after.

[@redravenrages6321]

And shows how they think of themselves no greater or more powerful than the people they play for. They actually have respect for the people they play for, believe it or not. These things are very rarely seen in today’s “musicians” or celebrities. Quite egotistical these pop folk now.

[@julistarling8382]

Guess what? It still sounds like "I'll eat you all." Just like it did all those years ago. One of my very first favorite videos from all those years ago when KZbin was nearly new. Old times. ^____^ The Corries forever after. ♥

[@Elcore]

Imagining a Godzilla-sized Scottish Jesus stomping around a 1st century provincial Roman town joyously threatening to eat everyone, no matter their identity.

[@jessdunkley9688]

I'm 9 and I love the corries 😂😂

[@chinstrapx]

+Jessica Stewart Good girl, It's real music and the salt of the earth.

[@iaindonnachie6184]

It's people like you Jessica that will keep traditional scots folk tunes alive into the future.

[@toneades]

👍

[@jessicalouisestewart]

@@iaindonnachie6184 little update 5 years later 🤣 i’m 14 and still love the corries

[@meerutpat]

Love this hymn. Makes me want to dance. The words are so happy.

[@khizerhayat2450]

I like your name

[@klmklm194]

Not when, as a child, it sounds like "eat you all"!

[@danonutube1]

Roy does so well in this all eyes are on Ronnie and his huge bodhran but roys interchange between flute and vocals are really good

[@shmo7]

the royal family comes from germany, scotland does have its own parlement but is still under control of the parliment in london, scotland cant have its own immigration under its own control becuase the english government is to soft on immigrants and human rights, this means the rest of the uk has to go with thier rules.

[@Jinky1888]

lol, I like how Americans come on here and try to tell us Scots that the Corries are pro union. and yeah, i constantly see people like who who know absolutely nothing about my country, come to these videos and comment negatively.

[@21justjoan]

I had this as one of my hymns when I got married earlier this year, and you could hear the feet tapping above the singing, it was amazing

[@Jinky1888]

nobody said it was a Scottish song, so why do you feel the need to try and belittle the Corries?

[@MichaelZaidman]

I,m an israeli born in south africa ,im a great admirer of the english iles folk specialy this duo could be nice if they could include a female vocalist it doesnt get better then folk irish female singers...

[@daweshorizon]

The Corries version of this childhood hymn is unquestionably the best ever done. Stripped down to the fundamental story of Jesus's life but without the trappings of churchiness, Sydney Carter's words strike a chord with the basic essence of humanity, whatever belief background you come from: The Corries hit the nail on the head with this punchy but melodic rendition. Fab!

[@theophileburtz1624]

to be fairi love the Dubliners' one

[@daweshorizon]

@@theophileburtz1624 Fair comment, that's good too. The tune was an American Shaker hymn originally, called Simple Gifts, but it was played much slower and more like a dirge. Whichever way it is taken, it's a great tune and song. Love and peace.

[@RabbiHerschel]

Sydney Carter was a vile heretic, but I like this hymn because he set out to write a subversive hymn to thumb his nose at small-o orthodox Christianity, but forgot to put in the subversive bits.

[@daweshorizon]

@@RabbiHerschel I would love to know why you think Carter was a vile heretic.

[@RabbiHerschel]

@@daweshorizon it might have something to do with all the heretical things he said and wrote.

[@joelhowells1615]

Only The Corries could have taken such a universally known song, and one sung by millions of schoolchildren around the world and made it sound so utterly original. Wonderful stuff.

[@LiLsCo0tZ]

I wiped my ass on the toilet this morning.. was more entertaining

[@melzypaterson894]

❤

[@sprezzatura8740]

This is brilliant! This is one of my favorite hymns - it's so fun to hear a folksy version of it :)

[@gaiacaecilia]

I don't know the origen of the words but the tune was origenally from Appalation springs by Aaron(sp?) Copland.

[@kirkduguid507]

I am coming back after 73 years this summer, 2018. Kirk

[@Andling]

2 of the very best voices in Folk Music EVER...!!

[@ZsuzsannaBudapest]

This is a remnant of a ancient Mens Mysteries. Lord of the Dance is divine.

[@hayton102]

brillant singers makes u proud too be scottish

[@haggismchaggis]

who cares what origin this song has??? i'm from austria and i sing it too...(sorry for my bad english)..:-)

[@BillDFC]

I am the dance and I still go on....I am the life that will never ever die...

[@redCrambler]

Amen.

[@31011962singapore]

Very talented guys. Brilliant performers.

[@scottferguson9978]

Such talent is rare but Roy and Ronnie had it in bucket loads! Ronnies bodhran is almost bigger than he is but my god he can make it sing.

[@Antennabetty1]

I love this song. My mom and I sang it in Church together. Everyone joined in on the song. It is very catchy :)

[@mullofoban]

Superb musicians, excellent song - impossible not to tap your toes to. Brilliant message, conveyed with skill and talent. Twa braw lads !!

[@emr5rmt]

I want this song, The Corries, to carry me from this life to whatever comes next. This version pops into my head from time to time, and always makes me smile. Thank you for uploading.

[@TartanBiscuit]

Sung this at Church on Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday. It's a brilliant song / hymn and I have never heard a version I didn't like.

[@LiLsCo0tZ]

anything religious is shit.. won't be long before religion dies out, and for the better. The millions killed in the name of religion.

[@Jinky1888]

you really have no idea what you are talking about. I am not trying to be rude by saying that,( in fact i apologise for rude comments i made earlier) But i honestly think you have absolutely no idea what you are talking. There is just not enough pages here for me to put the point across to you if you believe what you wrote above.

[@DrKincade]

Well said! So long as people enjoy it wtf?? Heck I play accordion and I can guarantee no matter where I play that some one will come and ask for the "Birdie Song". Bloody awful tune but it gets people on the dancefloor enjoying themselves... It's the foottappers and clappers that I can't stand... but hey it pays the bills... :-)

[@artykatykat6742]

Thank you grandad for introducing me to the corries when i was tiny, love growing up with this ❤

[@LiLsCo0tZ]

your "grandad" was clearly a twat

[@melzypaterson894]

❤❤

[@DAVIDH101280]

i love the corries was brought up listening to them and i still listen to them there music is top class

[@Jinky1888]

Hi, if you google "youtube to mp3 converter" then you should find an application that lets you download the stuff off here to an mp3..good luck

[@WhiteCavendish]

@rpvids1038 It's pronounced "Bow - rawn" and you are correct sir.

[@kldudmp]

One of my favourite songs even better when it is sung by the Corries.

[@Rhydderch69]

It's just interesting to know who was (originally) speaking. And there are some awfully long dead musicians and lyricists whose spirit lives in these songs. But sure, it's just worth sitting back and enjoying.

[@nobodyimportant6582]

My grandpa always used to play this song. Now he mostly plays Sinatra.

[@mezzogal]

very catchy arrangement. love this song. it's so simple but so complex.

[@rafhenlow]

When was Shiva born in Bethlehem maurice, or crucified!? We don't have to 'push' christianity. Shiva is dead, Christ is alive.

[@fairfieldSteve108]

I think he is singing "I'll lead you all in the dance.." Makes sense that way.

[@nadiamurchie1949]

aye that's right. i'll lead you all wherever you may be, I'll lead you all in the dance said he. i had to sing that every sunday in bible class as a wean (child) even though it isn't an actual church song.

[@Jinky1888]

yep and as soon as England gets out of our country and lets us live and let live we will be happy to return the favour.

[@julistarling8382]

I was first here at this very same video a very long time ago. And I think this might have been the first Corries video I ever saw. I just barely knew who they were then. ^___^ One of their biggest fans now. ^____^ Love these guys. So sorry Roy died before I ever knew of him. Hello to anyone else who is still/again here from back then.

[@jacobsgranddaughter]

❤️

[@Sipatbana]

You are not missing anything. It certainly is a hymm about the Life of Jesus Christ

[@jrb51055]

hey pawpawbear? My friend, no disrespect intended, but could you tell us how you REALLY feel?

[@klmklm194]

As a child: " I'll EAT ye all" Dark times! Maybe why I cam a metal fan at sic a young age :D :D !

[@24589768]

you ran out of tablets ,ranting and raving like that if you can,t enjoy then please be still and let others do so thanks i will pray for you

[@pammyk]

I think cyclone meant he/she is not influenced by religion...not the song itself. :)

[@lmbk1]

Man back when I used to go to church this was my absolute favourite hymn

[@alastairppcli]

in addition this is the song about the prince of peace no sense in rabbelrousing

[@TS-1267]

... Jolly Good Show Old Beanz 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌️🌄 2:08

[@Otaku155]

Anyone notice Rowan Atkinson in the audience at 1:11?

[@ObiShayri2009]

7 english loons dislike this how could you, this song is awesome

[@awmascrotum]

I forgot all about this song,as a kid we used to sing it at Sunday school(Chalmers church of Scotland, Uddingston) at Easter, we all used to go crazy because its such an upbeat tune

[@bykes187]

Random ask but I'm putting it out there - does anyone know where I could get sheet music of the flute part?

[@georgeparkins777]

Am I the only one who thinks that Ronnie looks a lot older than Roy? Which is weird, because Roy is a year older.

[@DAVIDH101280]

go ronnie and roy u sing like u own the song beautifully sung once again makes me proud tae be scottish listening to yous

[@marinetadpole]

I want that drum, how beautiful!

[@susanlittlejohn8054]

bodran is the drum

[@Otaku155]

@stuartz1985 if you can hold a pencil, you can play it hehe.

[@tich1313]

am ashamed to see racism and bigotry from fellow scots here

[@DanPurdy1]

A very Irish version of this great Hymn. It shows that they believe.

[@alastairmacdonald49]

Just watching this during a period of reflection this Easter time. I am fortunate to be at home with my wife and daughters during this lock-down, but this song should give everyone, everywhere a message of hope and optimism for the future.

[@barbrapiilling8251]

Movin. Ian

[@meriangeful]

Scottish and I hand it to them, xxx.

[@sapien82]

the inclusion of the bodhran and flute in this version and of course the voices of roy and ronnie are magical

[@PaulR986]

I remember Sydney Carter singing it at a slower pace. Far better.

[@KiIlerman]

our taxi driver played this when he was driving on Hoy up in Orkney. What a lovely tune

[@ryanurquhart6114]

I live on hoy and love it an amazing place

[@rosebrown9265]

​@@ryanurquhart6114 amazing 😄 you can't never forget the Corrie's xx

[@Gilnar13]

Have a blessed Easter, everybody!

[@davelister1]

Ill lead you all wherever you may bee they

[@euanrobertson1962]

Never be forgotten

[@19GodSaveIreland16]

thats the biggest fuckin bodhran i ever saw

[@ZenosMagi]

NO1 CAN MAKE ANYTHING MORE ORIGINAL THAN THE CORRIES!!!

[@Cakevspie94]

I'm am used to hearing this is a slow choir song, I like this more :D

[@SuperKunibert]

Klasse Musik!!!

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Schoen!

[@rossmcl177]

How does Roy manage to breathe during this?? Great skill.

[@CECS1]

No, this tune is older than the shakers, the shakers took this tune from their heritage and changed the words, this tune is over 800 years old shakers only 200 or so years

[@Stonewalldod]

very true, could nay put it better

[@jamesdtob3495]

Stand free

[@jamitchell421]

ha they don't sing them like this no more lol :D

[@sarahhavard7615]

had this song stuck in my head all day!

[@johntaylor5605]

you never heard of the anglo norman invasion of ireland. you never heard of the viking settlements of ireland. have you never heard of the plantations of ireland by british protestants.

[@chazmcgregormills]

your english isnt bad its good

[@GabrielSchenk]

Actually, the tune is from the Shakers, and the words (as far as I know) are not. The original version, with the Shaker's lyrics, is called Simple Gifts.

[@valor101arise]

Best Hymn ever written

[@jpgr43]

don't you mean biggest?

[@jordansinclair281]

Easily my favourite version

[@kramregnomnori7624]

They are just fantastic

[@CECS1]

Yes. My Music History Text Book, A History of Western Music 7th edition. Burkholder Grout and Pascalia (authors)

[@Padre471atc]

@ObiShayri2009 shame to see xenophobia (even more of a shame from someone I assume is also a Scotsman), re English Loons, the chap that wrote the hymn was an Englishman

[@maurice]

Actually the Lord of the dance is Shiva, in the Hindu story of the dance of creation. This song used to push Christianity of kids is really a HIndu song at root.

[@pawpawbear02]

I'm not to keen on people who pick things apart just for the hell of it, let them put they're minds to it i dont think any of them could possibly write anything so good, so i dont like anyone who bad mouths someone who can, The CORRIES ( Roy & Ronnie ) were and are fantastic musicians and performers who are unrivaled by anyone then or now in arranging traditional songs i have been to many of their performances and enjoyed them for what they were GREAT PERFORMANCIES.

[@TS-1267]

... Always N°1 in the School Assembly... Greetings from Monaco ⛵🏝️

[@alastairweir6764]

Sooooperb x

[@LILLYDALESUE]

Thank you for your reply. As I do not know you, I did not know of your singing background. I had to look up the words myself, and so to educate myself, and others of the words. I meant no disrespect - just thought maybe you were unfamiliar of the words. I really like this song.

[@leornendeealdenglisc]

A classic song this is.

[@jacobparry177]

My broken ears have been hearing, 'I'll eat you all in the dancerie' instead of 'I'll lead you all to the dance' said he. 🤦‍♂️

[@davidpike5959]

Bards, indeed.

[@Dan00bindahouse]

Same here.

[@rafhenlow]

So do I.