Sandy Denny - The Quiet Land of Erin

Sandy Denny - The Quiet Land of Erin
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"By myself I'd be in Árdaí Chuain
Where the mountains stand away
Oh 'tis there I'd let the Sundays go
In the Cuckoo's Lair abower the bay
Agus och, och Éire 'lig is ó
Éire londubh is ó
And the Quiet Land o' Erin
Oh my heart is weary all alone
And it sends a lonely cry
To the land that sings beyond my dreams
And the lonely Sundays pass me by
Agus och, och Éire 'lig is ó
Éire londubh is ó
And the Quiet Land o' Erin
Oh I'd ravel back the twisted years
In the bitter wasted wind
If the God above would let me lie
In the quiet glades abower the whin
Agus och, och Éire 'lig is ó
Éire londubh is ó
And the Quiet Land o' Erin"

[@mouldybear]

As usual, listening to Sandy I'm in tears. One of her best. Goodbye Sandy, you are often in my thoughts and always in my heart.

[@jeffreylemal7432]

The lady

[@9branyon]

She had the voice of an angel! To the day I die I will cherish all that I have heard from her.

[@erictull2089]

It makes me want to weep how young she was taken from us. Never Forgotten.

[@tedcroaker]

Agreed, I feel the same. So tragic and cruel, no doubt she had much more to give.

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

+tedcroaker pure truth ♡

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Simoom Tempest Thank you for sharing that. I would've drank in her honor until I couldn't see straight.

[@gutsfield3504]

Dave Swarbrick loved Sandy until his death. He said in an interview he looked forward to hearing her unmistakable footsteps coming up his garden path. They cared for each other and she cared for others. He was left heartbroken although he married.

[@beccathib3656]

​@@gutsfield3504thanks for sharing this. i don't know her but would like to. this is beautiful. 🙏💕

[@irishelk3]

Oh my god. This is probably one of the most beautiful Irish songs sang by a non Irish person. I’ve known of Sandy for years and Fairport, saw Richard Thompson in 2019, amazing show, but just bought two Sandy albums, i have to know more about her, from what i hear she was very troubled, which kind of comes across in her songs, but boy did she turn it into something positive. I’m a big fan of women singers, but not many can do it like her, maybe Joan Baez, Jaqui McShee, Kate Pierson. I try not to listen to her every day, i feel I’ll spoil it for myself. I like to listen to her when basically, it’s quiet in Ireland, when all the crowds are asleep and its not quite dark but not daytime either.

[@jwatkins1932]

3 likes! Mine still doesn't do it justice!

[@mikmcd2075]

non Irish .... Sandy !

[@LH-xv5cx]

Only two hundred something views so far since the post? Oh well ....This song is probably one of the best hauntingly beautiful song ever written and performed. To each his own, nonetheless.

[@mjw12345]

It's not so dire - it's as of today Feb 2024, 225,000 views.

[@randomtux392]

@@mjw12345 The song feels as windy and mythical like the island of Eire itself. Across the sea from here.

[@TheCount1-2]

Like being sang a song by a fairy in the night. I’m not at home anymore..but it makes me think of all the sad and lonely roads and hills back home. I want to meet her some day. ❤️

[@RossM3838]

There are many great singers but Sandy was special. She wore her heart on her sleeve and was all in.

[@XxTxTxTxX]

So very lovely. The female voice and acoustic guitar make such a beautiful sound together. What a gift she left us with her music.

[@beccathib3656]

What happened to her?🙏💕

[@michaeligoe3935]

Sandy clothes every song she sings in the golden garment of her uniquely beautiful voice.

[@kevinjones1002]

Her guitar picking is very tasteful. Very haunting melody.

[@derlinclair3589]

That was a quiet,pretty song.God bless this dear girl,s memory.

[@tedcroaker]

Gorgeous, as is so much of the music that Sandy put her voice to.

[@oggioggi7915]

Beautiful singer, not many singers from England would tackle the Irish language.Great job.

[@rsu8689]

By myself I'd be in Árd Tí Cuain Where the mountain stands away And 'tis I would let the Sunday go In the quiet glen above the bay Agus och, och Éire lig is o Éire leann-dubh is o Ah, the quiet land of Èirinn Ah my heart is weary all alone And it sends a lonely cry To the land that sings beyond my dreams And the lonely Sundays pass me by I would ravel back the twisted years In the bitter wasted winds If the lord above would let me lie In a quiet place above the whins

[@margaretnesbeth593]

Sandy is of Scottish heritage I believe.

[@mjw12345]

Scots Gaelic ancestry in part I read@@margaretnesbeth593

[@henrikeriksson6717]

This song was written by Joan O’Hara and originally sung by her sister Mary O’Hara. It’s about an Irish person living in Scotland dreaming of returning home. Sandy’s grandmother was a fluent Scots-Gaelic speaker and taught Sandy songs in that language. There are similarities between the two languages which is why it sounds natural from Sandy

[@juanbuffalo7769]

An Angel that graced us with her voice for a short time!

[@alfgilzean3362]

What a beautiful song sung by this beautiful lady. Superb version STUNNING

[@jacquesbrelfan]

absolutely beautiful ! What a waste of such a talent she was taken from us so young . This tune was used by the Horslips on the unfortunate cup of tea album as the instrumental " the snakes farewell to the emerald isle " ( the track Pat Kenny played on Radio Eireann in 75 just after announcing that Eamon Devalera had just passed away ..................................ouch !)

[@AnnihilatingAngel]

Sheer magic in every respect. What a magnificent lady she was - and I believe is.

[@robroyjmd]

I remember seeing her live at Sheffield City Hall in the mid to 70's. Absolutely fabulous concert

[@portcullis5622]

Oh, for a time machine! I would have loved the chance to see her sing live, but she was a few years before my time, alas.

[@emerycandy326]

This is the third version of this song I heard. I like all three. This one is very mellow and retro in a good way.

[@lidiarapp7232]

Какие первые две?

[@josemanuelrodriguez9868]

Hermosa la voz, hermosa la letra de la canción, sencilla y bien acompañada por la guitarra y sentida la interpretación de Sandy.

[@denisherlock3023]

Gone but never forgotten, we love you Sandy ❤

[@kakonis]

The imperfect quality of the recording adds to it somehow.

[@fastidioussloth6013]

Sorry Joe, but to my ears the background hiss, crackle & Theremin-like warblings & wobblings intrude like an alien spaceship landing to a 1950s soundtrack. Thankfully it wasn't recorded on wax cylinder to make it sound even older. Apart from this, I haven't heard this traditional song sung more beautifully, so I am grateful it was recorded.

[@kakonis]

To each their own, I suppose.

[@oggioggi7915]

Can t agree, the voice, the words, didn t even hear the intrusions.

[@fastidioussloth6013]

With good headphones I hear most things that a human can hear and it isn't the result of imagination. When I go to folk gigs the volume is often cranked so high, for the deafest member of the audience in the back row, the sound distorts and my hearing is so acute that this approaches pain level and I have to wear earplugs or leave.

[@st0a]

Agreed, I'd rather listen to a raw recording of a lovely song than an overly processed pile of garbage.

[@tonysinnott2785]

Just hauntingly beautiful ,magical , magnificent really ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@budanasal]

wow never knew she sang this beautiful song....thanks a million....its lovely

[@johnsimms3957]

Beautiful.

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

Sublime beautiful Voice!

[@TianaMaher]

Thank you so much for introducing me to this lovely ladys music.I will enjoy discovering the rest of your delightful collection.Cheers!

[@DragoonsPropaganda]

I cried when I first heard this

[@Hightide109]

I cried too, but I have had a few pints down the pub, maybe lowered my resistance to lovely sentimental songs...or maybe not

[@antonioribeiro919]

É como digo e repetirei sempre, uma lindíssima voz, uma das melhores de sempre. Obrigado Sandy por nos teres proporcionado momentos maravilhosos quando ouvimos tua voz

[@russcohen3779]

She is so needed today

[@michabelly]

if it looks like an angel and sounds like an angel its an angel

[@brendanwalsh4040]

Just beautiful.

[@lainynicks8602]

Shes simply fantastic

[@paigeturner]

I can't believe I just found this translation just now. So gorgeous.

[@jackcade68]

The English rose 🌹 The Storm Queen with a flawless voice.

[@physical75intheligh1]

Beautiful song and voice!!!

[@mjamosuk]

To the land that sings beyond my dreams ... Perfect voice and guitar that captures the soul.

[@sirdavidofthelake]

Dear Sandy ..........You've been sorely missed by so many, including me.....D.

[@WoodlandAsh]

You are so priviledged to have been there! Wish I was around and present.

[@portcullis4699]

In spite of the poor quality of this early recording,that haunting voice shines through-wistful,poignant and melancholy.Sadly,thirty six years ago today that voice was lost.

[@ericjackify]

I love the Sands Family version. Even more haunting

[@akist8455]

Sandy God bless you and i love forever

[@Penguinspolarvears]

Sandy was so special 💕

[@Ardmacha2]

Beautiful version of this song.A beautiful voice

[@alexv3357]

I'd no idea that she was on Led Zeppelin's the Battle of Evermore until recently. I keep getting more and more impressed with her

[@BardofCornwall]

Gorgeous. Thanks for posting.

[@JoeDeCarlo-km9nf]

She sang with Robert Plant, on the song “The battle of evermore”.

[@jordanmale8518]

Super...Ciao Sandy

[@mandykroeker7260]

So haunting ❤❤❤

[@oggioggi7915]

Tears!

[@Greencorner]

Simply beautiful!

[@cooperdogable]

lovely in every possible way. Thank you!

[@neillconnor]

Such a beautiful voice, where is the next sandy coming

[@irisheyes0058]

Well done Sandy,very chill

[@cadin2020]

All Sandy Denny addicts listen to whatever she plays...

[@neillconnor]

Beautiful voice

[@michaelcraig9449]

This is so great!!

[@Erythrosin]

Loved Sandy for 40 years, but never heard this. Saint Sandy?xx

[@Indepeoplemusic]

Awesome, thanks for posting.

[@mikmcd2075]

Superb...

[@mrsterripurcell]

Can't argue but life go's on "Agus beg la eile againn"

[@Majnun74]

Amazing!

[@yoargentina.]

magic..

[@patrickshivers7099]

Beautiful version of this song..Pity about the sound quality. Is there another Ssndy recording of this? Probably not.

[@hev1029]

wow just awesome

[@marleyjake]

“I am moved by fancies that are curled Around these images, and cling: The notion of some infinitely gentle Infinitely suffering thing. Wipe your hand across your mouth, and laugh; The worlds revolve like ancient women Gathering fuel in vacant lots.” Tom O'Bedlam

[@titicoqui]

i am speechless

[@PaulDeForrest]

Ladysonja please tell me where I can find recordings of these incredible Sandy Denny songs!

[@haberstr]

Perhaps Sandy's best recorded performance. I wish the hiss etc. could be cleaned up. 😢

[@MassaJim]

Unfortunately, probably not in our lifetimes. Like the old expression, "When God created her, he broke the mold."

[@flowingriverfly]

Sibylle Baier - Tonight you may like this singer too! ;-)

[@JERRYSHONDA]

this song will make anybody irish for three and a half haunting minutes

[@lidiarapp7232]

Me too😢

[@hldjhl]

sandy is the past and the future,she will allways sit next to me,pato

[@kristianrastas4519]

LadySonia. from when is this recording? and from where? do you have more songs from same concert?

[@unamed2516]

💗💗❤️❤️💕

[@lsdmadman]

it seems that deep beauty has a short lifespan for some reason, zanies

[@jeremymarshall9918]

Which album is this from?

[@johnbaker2227]

R.I.P. Sandy

[@tonicbottle]

Mary ohara foes a beautiful version of this too

[@tedcroaker]

Thanks for posting this. Tiana Maher: Enjoy the journey. Check out Bruton Town on my playlist.

[@jorisbuysse4972]

mooi

[@folkmusicgirl]

What a wonderful memory to always hold close to your heart - of sitting next to Sandy. What songs would she sing at Half Moon? Was she there with any members of Fairport in those days or would she just show up alone? I think I read she lived in the area and she would walk to the club or take the bus to this club - but not sure if that is accurate information.

[@aja6979]

Where can I buy this? What album is it on?

[@aja6979]

Live At The BBC - none of the other BBC compilations, however...

[@ScouseFolky]

I prefer the other live version

[@jackacj2007]

it's jealous i am.

[@froggieperson6654]

sad this is such a potato quality recording, because it's obvious even from this that until the end of time, no one will sing this song as well as she did. her musicianship remains, and will remain unmatched. if only it could have been preserved with better technology at the time!

[@thomasmichael6266]

20TH CENTURY MASTER ------- TOM

[@lorienforest]

If my poor understanding of Modern slang English made me be mistaken about the meaning of "dope shit", I'm really sorry, if it was a real compliment to Sandy of course I quite withdraw what I wrote before : LOL ! so much for me ! I'm an old foreign continental thing ! ignoring that shit (crap ?) dope excrements etc...meant now VERY good things...

[@gw-kz9yl]

This is excellent, thank you. The link is to the same recording, from BBC Radio in June 1968 when Sandy was 21, with a rare introduction from her. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3e1pHyCoceSoJo

[@lorienforest]

overgroundpropaganda : Only the deepest CONTEMPT can answer your comment...

[@paullavan6098]

jacquesbrelfan, when Eamonn De Valera died they should have played a song called Judas.

[@benrumson7028]

Yes Paul, at a critical time in the formation of our state we were led by two traitors, Dev & Collins. Michael Davitt was the man. We still have what he gave us.

[@womblemartin]

You two are the traitors to your own history

[@philipians1635]

globalisation more than multiculturalism, but I wouldn't like to say destroyed or even dying. it implies there's little left worth fighting for

[@patrickspoint]

@Ronnie Barretta... I think that "usagoodbyeisayhello" in his “Soviet” comment, probably means diktats coming from Brussels and the fact that Irish budgets have to be Okayed by Berlin etc. The 2011 Irish census revealed that 25% of babies were born to foreign born mothers. My niece is a teacher in a Dublin primary school that has 37 different nationalities. Of course, an injection of new blood is a good thing, just so long as the indigenous population doesn’t get swamped

[@MrYorickJenkins]

patrickspoint So true. Sinn Fein after all the blood shed and suffering, seems not to care a hoot. Beyond human understanding, such treason. Now little Greece stands at the crossroads. Their president made a humble and noble speech calling on his people to vote no to the decadent complacent Germans and patronising Eurotechnocrats. If Greece votes yes because of the pistol pointed at their heads, I will despair. Who else will be left to speak in the name of demcoracy, honour, self respect and love of one's land?