Lord Bateman - The Lark Descending

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marc higgins

Күн бұрын

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@MairThomas Ай бұрын

So beautiful, what a treat on Christmas Eve. Thank you ❤

@polki802 4 жыл бұрын

I can never listen to this without welling. It's happening now . This is one of the most affecting love songs in the English folk song canon, but Chris' rendition takes it to another level; perfectly balancing astonishing sensuality with a deep respect for the tradition of the song itself. there are many reasons to love this man but this song, above all others encapsulates all of them,

@sharonduggan1630 2 жыл бұрын

I totally know what you mean. It's very moving and hits you deep inside.

@jimfell7147 4 ай бұрын

The best 8 minute song ever and when Stairway to Heaven and Bohemian Rhapsody are next on my list that aint to bad, long may folk music dwell in our history.

@prestonwilliams7430 2 жыл бұрын

Lord Bateman was a noble lord, A noble lord of high degree. He put himself on board a ship Some foreign country he would go see. And he sailed East, and he sailed West, Till he came to proud Turkey, Where he was taken and put in prison, Until his life grew quite weary. In their prisons they grew a tree, Grew it stout and grew it strong, Then he was chained up all by the middle Until his life was almost gone. But Turkey had one only daughter, As fair a lady as ever did see. She shed her tear, she set her mind, She swore Lord Bateman she would go see. “Do you have land, do you have living, Does Northumberland belong to thee? What would you give to a brave young lady If out of prison she set you free?” “Oh I have land, land and I have living Half Northumberland belongs to me. And I'd give it all to a brave young lady If out of prison she would set me.” She stole the key from her fathers pillow, She poured Lord Bateman her fathers wine; And every health they drank together, “Oh I wish Lord Bateman you were mine.” She took him down to her father's harbour, She found for him the ship of fame, “Farewell, farewell, farewell Lord Bateman, I'm sure I'll never see your face again.” (BREAK) Seven long years were gone and past, From her heart she had not been free. She's packed up all of her gold and clothing And she swore Lord Bateman she would go see. When she came to London city She cried Lord Bateman through the town, And every stranger that did pass by her Did lead her on too Northumberland. “Oh, is this called Lord Bateman's castle? Is his lordship here within?” “Oh yes, oh yes,” cried the proud young porter, Pray tell what news I may give to him.” “Go tell him send me a cut of bread, And tell him send me a cup of wine, And to remember the brave young lady Who did release him when he was confined.” Away, away tore the proud young porter. Away, away, away went he. And he cried, “Lord Bateman, my lord and master I'm sure Sophia has crossed the sea.” “She has got rings, rings on every finger, Round her middle one she wears three. She has more gold all about her person For to buy Northumberland from under thee.” “She tells you send her a cut of bread She tells you send her a cup of wine, And to remember the brave young lady Who did release you when you were confined.” Lord Bateman then in silence fell From his heart he had not been free, “I'll give you all my Father's stable If my Sophia has crossed the sea.” Bateman then too his true love flew From their hearts they had not been free He's kissed her hand, he's kissed her cheek And neither man nor woman speak And never was love so complete Since brave Sophia has crossed the sea.

@arthurfrancisd.murphy1643 Жыл бұрын

2023 still such a great song and equally great performance

@ChrisTurnerDublin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A great version. This song should be called "The Bold Turkish Princess" or something like that. She's the hero of the story.

@polki802 6 жыл бұрын

I have never listened to this without tears. Chris is simply magnificent and this is beyond beauty and sensuality. The best version by a mile.

@susanrocca6108 3 жыл бұрын

Best version EVER of Lord Bateman in my humble opinion. Thanks for the posting!

@ruthdixon7807 Жыл бұрын

an entrancing singer and fiddler, and a peerless arranger and writer.

@MrMarchiggins 13 жыл бұрын

Chris originally performed this track on a trio album with Roger Wilson and Martin Carthy in 1998. This version is slower with a great guitar sound and his voice has grown more velvet with age. Superb sends me every time. Chris Wood is a genius please buy his albums

@sharonduggan1630 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw him perform it live as part of the album he did with Roger and Martin. It blew me away.

@constantsqueezer 2 жыл бұрын

People often ask what makes a great singer and this is a prime example of the best. Superb voice, excellent diction so all the words of the story are clearly delivered and a fab guitar backing that does not dominate or override the importance of telling the story. He is one of the best ever.

@EarthAcademy9 11 жыл бұрын

I have seen him in concert too - one of my favourite musical treats I've ever had the pleasure to experience and he is very approachable and kind.

@tinysteelorchestra 12 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to open for Chris a couple of years ago. What a lesson in great performance and economy I was taught. Not many better folk artists than him around these days :)

@johnrumsby7985 Жыл бұрын

A truly magical performance of a magical song

@WVislandia 7 жыл бұрын

My favourite version of this ballad. Just get lost in the tune, the singing, the guitar.....

@alexberry5398 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Marc, its perfect simplicity. I've not heard of Chris Woods before, although I ought to, having loved Sandy Denny, and Fairport etc. I've just found this song following a radio 4 play broadcast today. Epic.