JOCK O' HAZELDEAN TOMMY MAKEM

[@SamsBrain13]

Beautiful version of a beautiful song

[@donduncan5883]

I have never before heard this sung by Mr Makem. Thank you for this wonderful version.

[@1234549084]

Good morning Don happy you enjoyed it

[@1234549084]

Good morning Don happy you like it

[@davidstrachan7982]

Braw, saw him and the Clancy Brothers in Dundee many years ago, great show with sad, happy and rousing songs. All done acousticly, by honest musicians Live, nae miming.

[@DariusOfPersia]

"Why weep ye by the tide, lady? Why weep ye by the tide? I'll wed ye to my youngest son And ye shall be his bride And ye shall be his bride, lady So comely to be seen" But aye, she let the tears down fall For Jock O'Hazeldean "Now let this willful grief be done And dry thy cheeks so pale Young Frank is chief of Errington And lord o' Langleydale His step is first in peaceful hall His sword in battle keen" But aye, she let the tears down fall For Jock O'Hazeldean "A chain of gold you shall not lack Nor braid to bind your hair Nor mettled hound, nor managed hawk Nor palfrey, fresh and fair And you, the foremost of them all Shall ride, our forest queen" But aye, she let the tears down fall For Jock O'Hazeldean The kirk was decked at morningtide The taper glimmered fair The priest and bridegroom 'wait the bride The dame and knight are there They sought her both by bower and ha' The lady was not seen She's o'er the border and away Wi' Jock O'Hazeldean

[@suzannetaichert8872]

This story makes me weep

[@kierrareid8925]

How lovely. Thank you for posting. I like Reign too and it’s nice to see a fan video made along to a song that these historical figures might have actually heard

[@1234549084]

Good evening Kierra thank for your lovely comments

[@wadefite]

Great version great singing. I wonder who the pretty girl is?

[@ZoiPana]

Great song and video! ♥

[@1234549084]

Hello Danai thank you for lovely comment

[@antonaidh]

I saw Tommy perform live, one time. It was pure magic. Thanks for the great post Ian.

[@1234549084]

Hello Anthony thank you for your lovely happy you liked it

[@Hollcall]

He was a PRO, wasn't He? Saw Him @ 1972 in the "Black Knight Lounge" in Halifax, N.S. accompanied by Dave McIsaac. It was a SPECIAL NIGHT.

[@IrinaSlastnikiva]

Wonderful.

[@burnbrae41]

Another great video Ian and a good rendition by Tommy Makem.

[@1234549084]

good morning Jimmy thank you for your lovely comment

[@charlesduguid4811]

Tommy's Irish tone of voice, add to this superb rendition of this version.thanks for posting it.

[@1234549084]

Hello Charles thank you for your nice comment on this, i listened to a lot of versions of this song but came back to this one by Tommy Ian

[@marconatrix]

A good rendering of this most powerful song. His 'Irish tone' as you call it takes away a little of the 'abrasion' (I don't quite know how to describe it, 'earthiness' maybe?) typical of a Border ballad, certainly interesting.

[@1234549084]

Hello marconatrix thank you for your comments on this song ,i listened to a lot of versions of the song but kept coming back Tommy

[@marconatrix]

'S e bhur beatha, a charaid :-)

[@TheMrbillh]

Ian, as Tommy Makem used to say, you have great taste, I doubt if anyone could more feeling into this song as he does, Thank you for posting the song and the descriptive film to go with it.

[@1234549084]

Hello TheMrbullh thank you for your nice comments, i listened to a lot of verisions of this , but this one stood out Ian

[@mikmcd2075]

What is this, another gem Ian! thanks..

[@1234549084]

HAPPY YOU LIKED IT MIK

[@johnchristie8060]

A scottish folk song

[@gracefranklin4233]

This is most beautifully sung and the story being told visually makes it understandable to anyone who might not be familiar with the story. Would it be possible to show this - with accreditation - at our International Welcome Club Burns Night on Friday 29 Jan 2021, please?

[@1234549084]

yes help your self to it Grace happy you like it

[@gracefranklin4233]

@@1234549084 Thank you! Appreciate your fast response. These mini films telling a story told in a song are fascinating. Would love to talk with you about making them!

[@1234549084]

@@gracefranklin4233 Hello Grace i just play my self making these video's i just put clits of video to follow the song or music , some things i don't find the clips i am looking for

[@gracefranklin4233]

@@1234549084 You're doing a grand job. I liked the 'Jock' visuals - the expressions were perfect from the unwilling bride and settings were so good to give an impression of past times. You must put a lot of time into look for the best 'clip' to use.

[@1234549084]

@@gracefranklin4233 thank you Grace for your lovely comments , yes i sometimes struggle to find clips that suit i think i over a 1000 video's and four and a half million view's ,a lot of them my own family

[@jamesmurdoch9805]

A braw auld Scottish Border ballad...Hazeldean village is now known as Hassendean