Julie Fowlis - The Parting Glass (D-Day Commemoration - 5th June 2024)

Julie Fowlis closes the BBC’s D-Day 80 commemorations in Portsmouth, on June 5th 2024.
"The Parting Glass" is a Scottish traditional song, often sung at the end of a gathering of friends. It was purportedly the most popular parting song sung in Scotland before Robert Burns wrote "Auld Lang Syne". It refers to the "parting glass", or "stirrup cup", which was the final hospitality offered to a departing guest. Once they had mounted their horse, they were presented one final drink to fortify them for their travels.
“But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be with you all”

[@TheBlueskyson]

Wow! Incredible light show and effects. Well done. Julie nails it as usual in her special class manner. ty

[@adamdabs]

Hard to overstate the poignancy and beauty of this performance

[@dianesanderson684]

One of the most moving songs ever written and this interpretation had me in tears. Utterly beautiful. What a voice!

[@Greenockianx]

Julie sounded nervous which only adds to this for me. Beautifully performed by the musicians and Julie and stunning visuals and voiceovers. Poignant.

[@philsheath]

She wasn't nervous she was bloody cold...I was in the audience and it was freezing.

[@NiallMor]

May the memory of all those brave men from many nations who fought and died that day never be forgotten. We owe them so much. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇫🇷

[@guypenrose5477]

I was there that night and it was stunning.

[@adamdabs]

I can imagine it would have been even more impressive in person. The whole programme was magnificently choreographed.

[@fionamehta7381]

Simply beautiful! What a stunning performance so befitting to the occassion! Thank you for posting this!

[@thomasharper4166]

Thank you Julie from our ancestors as well as all of us!Never forget!❤

[@jamesodame651]

I was privileged to be there also..... Pompey❤

[@MrLachlan09]

A truly beautiful and poignant song

[@vorderpfaelzer112]

Respect! Thank you for do this!!!! SALUT!!

[@Suspended4thYT]

My pleasure!

[@lindsay2673]

Extraordinary! Thank you!❤

[@stephenevans9450]

This haunts my soul

[@sianjjtd]

❤❤❤

[@mjw12345]

Julie Fowlis - all her work is total delight! Lovely choice! You post:"The Parting Glass" is a Scottish traditional song...I think more nuanced view is needed - Irish, Irish-America. Much Ado...it has a more Scottish feel for me. Anyway, Julie has rich connections with Ireland, speaks Irish...we are blessed, Julie.

[@Greenockianx]

She speaks Scottish Gaelic not Irish.

[@mjw12345]

@@Greenockianx She speaks Irish fluently, also French...

[@katesmith3034]

It is a Scottish traditional song of friendship, parting and loss that we have shared with the world. How appropriate for this occasion 🙏💔

[@michellekeeling3392]

Sounds lovely, however I can’t hear a word that she is singing. Wish her diction was clearer.

[@katesmith3034]

What ??? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@fionamehta7381]

I don't understand, she is crystal clear!! Wonderful singer!!

[@katesmith3034]

@@fionamehta7381 Of course she’s perfect , this is a stupid troll looking for an argument, ignore them 🙄