Sam Shackleton, "Scottish Cowboy" // GemsOnVHS™

[@GemsOnVHS]

A longer version of this with more historical perspective on bards and Scottish culture is on Tom's channel, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJucg2Rul6uBkLM You can check out more of Sam Shackleton's music at his website, www.samshackleton.com/links & follow him on his journey on instagram.com/sorleythebard New to GemsOnVHS? Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos & find us on bandcamp @ gemsonvhs.bandcamp.com/

[@nicdelmundo5687]

love both fandabi dozi and gems on vhs. never thought to see them together but couldnt be happier

[@GemsOnVHS]

hes releasing a longer video about bards with us on his channel next week! great guy

[@Tony_02]

Sam can whistle just as good as nick shoulders

[@Joogsy4560]

The whistle in Snakes & Waterfalls is so so good

[@WidestancePolitics]

almost as good :)

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

As an American with Scottish immigrant farmer roots that run deep through the rural midwest, I can't express how cool it is to see this! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@aidanmcmillan-dx8lq]

I come from Texan Scots. It's rare to meet another Scot hereadays. Too many Mexicans.

[@cedarriver]

Lovely, always like listening to Sam. Great setting as well! Chords and lyrics below. Missing one word, help me out if ya can. Intro F C7 F C7 F Verses F C7 / C7 F (x2) Interlude F C7 / C7 F C7 F [Intro] [Verse 1] I am a lonely Scottish cowboy I'm stranded on this western trail I left my home way back in Glasgow Oh in the spring of 1864 [Verse 2] I was only the age of 22 When I set away upon the ocean blue I left my darling wee lassie On those bonnie blue thistle shore [Whistling] [Verse 3] I used to be a crafter's laddie Oh but now I'm all on my own And I was halfway through Texarkana When my wagon wheel, it turned no more [Verse 4] I think I hear those bandits coming They'll hae my heid, fore the morra's ower So run away, run away little doggie I don't let them take my last friend too [Whistling] [Verse 1] I am a lonely Scottish cowboy I'm doomed to die upon this western trail Oh no no no

[@GemsOnVHS]

thanks nico!

[@musicalhealer2143]

Slowed it down a bit, but I believe it's "They'll hae my hate for the morrows o'er."

[@Edited6]

@@musicalhealer2143 Didn't slow it down, but gaelic folk happened to have been my bridge out of the pop-country of my childhood. Without trying to put the accent into text, I instinctively heard: "They'll hang my head before tomorrow's over." First bit definitely sounds more like "hae" or "hail," but I think "head" is a decent contribution. Edit: vvvvv Damn! So close! vvvvv

[@sorleythebard]

Hey man, thanks for these lyrics! So I see there's a wee bit of confusion around some of the lyrics here so I'm just going to post the full and correct lyrics to this song below to clear it up! It's because some of the words I use in this song are in Scots, one of the languages spoken here in Scotland. I say "they'll hae my heid, fore the morra's ower" which means "they'll have my head, before tomorrow is over". Anyway, here's the full lyrics to this song: "I am a lonely Scottish Cowboy, Stranded on this Western trail, I left my home way back in Glasgow, In the Spring of 1864, I was only the age of 22, When I sailed away upon the ocean blue, I left my darling wee lassie, On those bonny blue thistle shores, I used tae be a crofter’s laddie, Now I’m all on my own, I was halfway through Texarkana, When my wagon wheel it turned no more, I think I hear those bandits coming, They’ll hae my heid, fore the morra’s ower, So run away, run away little doggie, Don’t let them take, my last friend too. I’m just a lonely Scottish Cowboy, Doomed to die, upon this Western trail, Oh no, no, no."

[@cedarriver]

@@sorleythebard Thanks a lot for clarifying Sam, appreciate it!

[@eayescruggs250]

He's brilliant on the harmonica too - his album version of this song is so good

[@GemsOnVHS]

yes it is!

[@doyouthinkhesawus]

Great to see you branching out and reaching the UK. Love it ☺️.

[@dwaingibbs93]

Love to hear this very simple chord progression with nothing more than a guitar, that I associate with traditional American country, mixed with his accent. Both very unique and lovely to my ears

[@67wing]

It was pretty cool seeing Fandabi Dozi in the video. I've been watching him for a couple of years now. Love this song. Sam's voice and charm remind me of the old country and western I grew up with

[@PutriOddity]

This man's range is just astonishing

[@SolomonTheBard]

this goes hard

[@1799to1815]

I've loved both of your work separately! Now to find you've been collaborating these two years past! How did I miss it? Don't know, but keep it up! You're what's good in the world.

[@CrippledPanda28]

His tunes and his clean fades are about the only reliable things in the world right now

[@DixieRoseproductions]

FANDABI DOZI! What a crossover I wasn't expecting.

[@aaronisacomedian]

Sam "So much Swagger" Shackleton

[@Christyc250]

I get strong vibes of Hank Williams with a splash of Nick Soulders

[@Hardcorebxstard.]

Always trust Gemsonvhs to show me artists I didn't know about.

[@Xaul]

Check out Sam's version of Cuckoo Bird, it's on this channel.

[@Harrier_DuBois]

That's a belter! Really impressed at the originality of the vocal style.

[@brotherjames4280]

Such a great performance again Sam, love the song. So pleased to see your album is out on Spotify too, love it

[@evigvandrare]

Love Sam's music, and Tom has always been a favourite of mine, his videos are grand. His approach to living history is fantastic.

[@jadefire1814]

This makes me think so much of the scene in Rio Bravo where Dean, Ricky and Walter Brennan sing ! Very much the same feel and pacing.

[@kelaine9023]

Sam is so authentic; talented and can't get enough of his music - thanks & love the video too, class!

[@gray3641]

Sam is such a great guy and musician! Can't wait to see how far he goes with his tunes!

[@elizabethtwigg4429]

My two favorite Scottish content-makers on KZbin? in the same video?? I was going through Sam Shackleton's videos as I do sometimes, and quickly said "Wait - is that Tom?? Oh my god, it IS Tom!!"

[@michaelkennedy8270]

I've got major jumper envy now.

[@xSP3CTREx]

Always excited to see these notifications!

[@robhenry4197]

Such a good performance. Sam has incredible control of his voice

[@Rhysers3000]

A truly great follow up video to watch after Fandabidozi's Video(Even though this one came first!), Amazing job, glad to find a new channel to Binge!

[@GemsOnVHS]

rhys, thanks for watching mate. Tom from Fandabi is one of the best.

[@CullodenCowboy]

My family came from Renfrewshire to Fort Worth, Texas, in 1874. Every generation has continued to grow up wearing kilts. Proud to be a Scottish cowboy!

[@tylerrichman9]

Best thing I've seen on here in a while. Really enjoyed it!

[@niteowl9491]

love this Scotch-Western accented singing :D

[@MrHenry366]

Absolutely love it 😍

[@JeffinBville]

One of the best things about being a Patreon supporter is not that we get these videos as early releases, but we get to enjoy them again when they hit KZbin.

[@GemsOnVHS]

hah, thank you !

[@isaacj.elliott2137]

I am glad one of the first people to comment, I still keep Shackleton on my regular repeat list. Good music

[@Rlars59]

great tune, not sure why this hasnt blown up

[@ShapeyFiend]

I love hearing Irish or Scottish people trying to do country. Traditionally most of its been hella cheesy but its never boring and some newer artists like CMAT are making it fun again.

[@ManWithTheBanjo]

never thought I'd see fnadai dozi on a gems video

[@goal-goal-goalllllll]

Anyone have the chords for this? very interesting mix of country music with Scottish. Irish lad here, our neighbours doing it well!

[@savannanicoll1507]

Love to see Fandabi Dozi in the wild XD

[@Mhor_Al]

Minted!!!! A wee witch brought me here awe the way fae glezga

[@Techumsa]

Snakes and waterfalls, great song...Where does one acquire these chords?

[@user-neo71665]

My fam came over in the early 1700s. I wish we kept the accent more than we did but the more I look into it the southern accent is a result of Scotland than I ever knew and proud of it. Baird and Cummin clan.

[@GemsOnVHS]

very true mate

[@prairiedawn7753]

You are outstanding

[@Mosey410]

Glorious Whistling

[@aidanrobinson1206]

That whistle gives nick shoulders a run for his money god damn !!

[@keviningraham]

came here for this comment

[@Ian00003]

I can’t explain it but I just love this song

[@red4life848]

Cool really enjoyed this

[@milkmustache1050]

I'm one of the many descendants of the failed Scottish Cowboys of the midwest that never made it out west. They took our farms and shipped the jobs overseas but we are still hanging on.

[@basstrammel1322]

Any scottish people wanting to leave the UK and join Scandinavia: We're just waiting for you to take the first step. Norway us embracing your individuallity. We all feel the cultural connection in the core of our souls.

[@christopherhenderson7303]

Love Sam

[@keithdoeskungfu]

hell yeah

[@CowpokeCannoneer]

Holy cow he’s good

[@lindamon5101]

Nice sweater!

[@neilsinclair307]

Clan Sinclair, SCOTLAND ❤❤

[@alicemursteinlesbefaen666]

oh i love this!

[@booksandboozebookreviews6870]

woah

[@neilsinclair307]

❤

[@cincoy3679]

Love it

[@bug5096]

Nick Shoulder's Scottish cousin

[@keviningraham]

The Scottish nick shoulders @neckshoulders

[@okieoutdoors2486]

Scottish Nick Shoulder

[@SawyerDarrell]

The scottish Nick Shoulders

[@Spacechimpcomics]

We need a Nick Shoulders whistle-off

[@lukesmith5374]

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[@xxsinfulxbumxx6341]

RIP when no Gàdhlig lyrics.

[@themanhimself1229]

AHAHAHAA I SAW YOU ON ONE OF HIS VIDEO'S COMMENTS, I FUCKING KNEW IT

[@JauntyWhale]

In case anyone is wondering, these two guys aren't the average Scotsmen. We also have an abundance of jakies and junkies here which vastly outnumber the decent folk. However I am glad everyone is getting to see a glimpse of the beauty our wee country has to offer.

[@GemsOnVHS]

mate i dont think the jakies outnumber the regular folks just yet lol there definitely are some freaks out there.

[@gray3641]

Sam is such a great guy and musician! Can't wait to see how far he goes with his tunes!