The Corries --- The Bricklayer's Song

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---------(sorry about the glitches in the film, it's an old videotape)

[@Chewy7575]

Roy Williamson died around about 1990. His partner Ronnie Brown still sings Flower of Scotland (written by Roy) at the Scottish football matches but as far as I know doesn't perform on his own. RW was a big loss. Gutted I never got to see them perform.

[@fredjackamikoons]

The Myth Busters proved it as a possibility.

[@Dannysoutherner]

This is absolutely brilliant, the funniest song I've ever heard. Told in such a classy way, something the little ones can hear without fear of them learning the wrong words.

[@jimmima121]

Mammoth fan of bands like Oasis, Stone Roses, Kasabian, Radiohead etc. But there is something about the Corries that gets me like no other artists, and I'm 16 :) Beautiful. Folk music from the Isles is magic!

[@Kristo1992-yq2gi]

"I let go of the bloody rope" - a wise choice, mate!

[@RocksterOO1]

I made the monumental mistake of passing up a gig they did in my home town saying "I'll catch them next time". There was no "next time" as Roy passed away several months later. I still get a bit pissed off when I think of that. I never did see them perform live and that is one of my greatest regrets! When will we see they're likes again? Unfortunately, never!

[@martajaroszewska7190]

Ok I don't want to make anyone mad but this is the first time I've ever heard of him......

[@mikeseigle5560]

The first song to be played at my funeral.

[@feralcat07]

Thanks to my Mum for taking me to The Corries Concerts in Dunfermline. Thanks Mum. R I P

[@michaelfurtwangen1662]

I love this song, but I always wanted to ask the bricklayer why he kept holding on to the rope in the begining. He should have let it go and run away, shouting warnings to the other workers. I mean the rope wasn't tied onto him, so it had to be quite a challenge not to let go the at the initial pull

[@user-qh5tb2qx5m]

I live in New Zealand I first heard this song on st Patrick's day that my family shared with our new friends who immigrated to nz. My friends father had came over on holiday he got up and sung us this song which I never forgotten RIP Barney

[@stephm1750]

Absolutely love The Corries... 😍❤️ I used to sit at my grandmas and play their records... Miss that so much ❤️

[@twindad6890]

2022 and this is still a hit! I loved it 👌😎

[@dantevidruh7463]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 brilliant song brought up listening to the Corrie's Roy and Ronnie are two of Scotland's national treasures anytime you need to cheer yourself up listen to the Corrie's 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@VinnyMartello]

I’m 100% American and while many of my peers listen to tears and beers country, I’m listening to this.

[@felixdljkra]

the way he laughed throughout cracks me up so much, great stuff..

[@derekstephen329]

As an old Scottish folk musician, I am delighted to her Roy again. I have, as a young folk singer, I did have the privilege of meeting Ronnie and Roy on many occasions

[@felixdljkra]

Live and learn I guess mate, this was way before my time but i still crack up listening to it everytime, such histerical energy running through them an the crowd, i'm so happy we can still watch it though, live or not- they are legendary.

[@roymcdermott1836]

pure class roy was brilliant

[@annegirvan1009]

This is a wonderful song and a tribute to a wonderful singer who is a staunch scotsman