The Corries-The Rose of Allendale

The Corries-The Rose of Allendale

[@murdomackenzie4756]

This was my dad's favourite song. I sang it to him as he passed away, holding my hand about a year and a half ago. One of his oldest pals who is a fairly well known musician played it at his funeral too. I'm listening to it now on Father's Day with tears streaming down my face

[@lothilear]

❤️

[@darrochk]

It was my Dad’s favourite too. He died last year. 3 out of his 4 kids grew up playing in a pipe band & it was one of the bands core tunes to play anywhere & everywhere. I used to love it; I still do but it’s changed. A friend played this on the bagpipes at his funeral, so every time I hear it now, it’s bittersweet.

[@kirsty6005]

This wasn't one of my dad's specific favourites, nor mine, but I put it on for him while he was dying from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome. He was so in and out of lucidity at that point, but he suddenly turned and touched my face with the most wondrous expression, as if he suddenly remembered everything. It was all too much for him and he cried. I'm now here listening to it on the 4th anniversary of his death, and I'm holding your hand in my head x

[@grahamgardner2816]

Being selfish (sorry) wish people would keep these sad stories to themselves, as you've made me weep. Regards Oor Welly 🤗☕

[@murdomackenzie4756]

@@grahamgardner2816 my tears were only happy tears. Glad for all the years I had with my father and honoured that I saw him through to the other side ❤️

[@Bellg]

Wish people still sang together like this. This is so wholesome compared to music today

[@fireflyxl5]

Agreed!

[@jamesbergin8363]

Loved the corrie's for years, seen them live, fantastic, Jim.

[@flatfluters]

Oh you are so right Belg.....I was lucky enough to have seen them in London ....a long time ago....I shall never forget their concert and I have been a mad keen folkie ever since...

[@othala7540]

My wife and i always say this to each other.

[@cameronmurgatroyd3457]

If you know where to look they still do. Folk music is making quite the resurgence

[@ochachaway]

I saw them live first in '67 in Dunfermline . Then again in Edinburgh in '70. They were great, and I miss them so much. Thank goodness for you tube.

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

I still love this. But why wouldn't I? The Corries are timeless.

[@user-bz2lm4xq3h]

I love Scottish and Irish folk music. Very beautiful music. Such talented people. People of art.

[@hetrodoxly1203]

The Corries are great but it's an English song, Allendale's in England.

[@elizabethlewis4590]

It was written in 1836 by Charles Jefferys and Sidney Nelson as an English parlour song.

[@robmurray1990]

A real blast from the past..... I watched this back in 1987 when it was first released. Managed to see them in concert in 1988 before Roy's untimely death.... The Corries' music has been a part of me all my life, 52 year old, "exiled" in Wales and still on my playlist as I run to work. Music for the ages indeed.. Thank you for posting! Rob

[@user-yw5mc9lv1y]

I’d forgotten how brilliant the Corries were ❤how much more I appreciate their talent and musicianship now I am older

[@elizabethvalentine28]

Really miss these two was never going to be same when one was took too soon.

[@Henbroon78]

I asked for a Corries cassette when I was about 12 years old for my xmas after seeing them on the telly. Ma maw n Dad were in shock. I'm 34 now and still love them. Folk music has to be the best category of music. Quality

[@caramba755]

I agree. Folk music is full of feeling and honesty.. It appeals to the heart. While I enjoy other genres, I find that folk music gets to the core.

[@darrentiffney6093]

Almost seems like a cultural a onomalee(spelled wrong)that I should feel bad about,feel like im losing my identity

[@jimlyon7276]

@@darrentiffney6093 - "a onomalee(spelled wrong)" - AN ANOMALY ( usually in English we dont run 2 vowels together so thats why the 1st a is changed to an ) - HTH ?

[@BrianWMay]

Then you showed remarkably good taste. I'm over 70 and I still listen to them, consumate performers and much missed.

[@stuartbaxter9682]

Try listening to Gnoss, a modern version of folk/traditional music. You won't regret it.

[@TheWuggie10]

im 23 and i love the corries, make me feel amazing to be scottish!

[@KaZeMaRu_]

You have 31 now.

[@justsad-1392]

Crap! You stole what i was going to say...you are 32 now... hope you feel same! I saw these guys in 1970...still love them, the music and my Scots heritage. Love

[@DualFrodo]

I'm 24, and they're my favourite band by far :)

[@JanetRenaud-xs8uh]

Unlike these big arenas and millions of people these two up close and personal intimacy. Absolutely fantastic

[@daweshorizon]

Just so brilliant! Totally live with basic sound system. No post-production, vocorders or computerised re-mixes. Live music at its absolute best! Love Free! Love and peace.

[@alexanderlaird7695]

No one inspires like the Corries. RIP Roy

[@rolfgraudejus1667]

All the finest is the public. Where could ye have such fine folks not only on stage, but ever ?

[@guittern]

Gawds I wish they were still aroound. Picked up an LP in 1968; over 50 years! and learned 1/2 of the songs at least. That was titled 'The Corrie Folk Trio with Paddie Bell' Her vocals were nice too.

[@morrisshaw]

always loved the corries and was lucky enough to meet them back i n the later 70's through an older friend of mine who had been their roadie for a time at the end of the 60's, i saw it as an honour to meet the man who wrote our national anthem, roy died on 12th aug 1990 so never got to see a full hampden or murrayfield sing it as there is nothing like that experience, i don't mind admitting that i can't get through it without choking up at the sound of 50,000 voices but i wish they'd get a version of the music which is the same tempo as the crowd, even ronnie browne when he leads the chorus before internationals is slower than the crowd, their tempo never changes from game to game so it shouldn't be hard. i texted my daughter the clip of them performing the portree kid which i saw them perform on tv long before VHS or the internet, back when there were only three channels. as long as scotland takes part in international sports roy williamson will never die. my son was born on 12th aug 1992 and it saddens me thatt the first music he heard as he entered the world was a radio in the delivery suite playing billy ray cyrus achy breaky heart. he was soon weaned onto good music and loved bouncing up and down to the ramones and tom petty and by the time he reached his teens he was a drummer in the school pipeband winning the world title in 2005 & 06, not just the world title but the scottish, british and european titles in 05.

[@nialllee2695]

I played in one of Scotlands top folk bands for years and was a Corries fan for years went to gigs , had conversation with Ronnie at his house on Bohdrans and I can say without hesitation they were the best that SCOTLAND had to offer from the early days when there were four . VERY SADLY MISSED ,but will never be forgotten .

[@thomashayes240]

My father used to hum this (while drawing and painting) and I never knew what it was called. Thinking now that I may learn it.

[@deirdregault639]

Oh this reminds me of my Dad. He whistled this tune a lot.

[@magbrown1]

Oh how we miss these guys

[@Rabceez190]

Seen them when a wiz a young lad in Castle Douglas......never forgotten ! In my heart forever !!!

[@aileenlightbody91]

Love this song and nobody does it better than the Corries, but then they are singing legends and like all legends their music will go on forever. So glad I was part of that era and went to their concerts whenever I could..

[@moraggrant9856]

I agree with you and went to a few concerts which were truly amazing

[@charlesmoore4046]

Aileen Lightbody e d

[@gcujimmy]

Too right mate. I went to see them at the Cragburn Pavilion in Gourock probably more than 50 years ago and I still have in my possession a signed photograph of them I got on that night.

[@johntaylor5605]

The English song lyrics are about a maiden from the town of Allendale, Northumberland (in love songs, a rose, regarded as a beautiful and romantic flower, is often the fairest maiden of a region or village

[@BSBVWales]

So their last concert in Edinburgh. .. what a privilege to be there

[@craiganderson275]

Garry Kennedy where in Edinburgh was this filmed?

[@walaron1]

A Great Song......Brings a Tear tae ma eye....Happy New Year to All Corrie Fans!!! 2012.

[@iandickson1330]

Great song sung by the best of the best the CORRIES thank you both

[@josephjanssens8045]

Thanks for posting this very nice song. God bless you.

[@fireflyxl5]

You're welcome, glad you liked it. God Bless You too :)

[@pemacal57]

Lovely Northumbrian tune and song !

[@flatfluters]

Simply the best 👍

[@texiagorman7568]

They are the best. Their music is just fantastic. I always listen them.

[@tomtom2ization]

Still listening 2018!! Love them!!!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

And in 2022!

[@bobbell4461]

If you want to hear this sung in the open air by a large crowd, go to Langholm Common Rding on the Last Friday of July. It is one of the tunes of the morning part of the day. Why no one knows and frankly no one cares, it is part of this spectacular day Langholm's Great Day and that is it. By the way I a an exile from Langholm

[@martyboy1872]

Im also 34 and i seen them one new year on the telly,and ever since ive loved them got all there albums now brill.

[@magbrown1]

Love these guys when they had half hour shows on the TV

[@douglasblowe805]

One of my favs of theirs

[@Imperialcavalier]

Really enjoy this English song, so well sung by the Corries here.

[@andrewshewan4551]

10/10 bait post

[@lisaerikssons]

excellent song :) and band. never heard of before, but when i found this song i found this :) so wonderful

[@jockmcghee4147]

Absolutely brilliant 👌

[@marriepowell9613]

Love this song and the Corries!

[@thecatholiccrusader1168]

Mind blowing man

[@kentuckfolk]

To Andy Allan: Thanks for your comments which I know I must regard. I remember that, when I was younger in the 20s years old, I asked my father what music in the world would be most beautiful, and he said Irish, Scottish and English would be the best . I'm glad that I share the same choice with him who's now in heaven. T.Hashimoto(kentuckfolk).

[@neiljones9005]

A beautiful song

[@fireflyxl5]

They were on TV years ago! I'm glad you like them, got loads more:)

[@roberthalliday9652]

ITS COMING YET FOR AW THAT

[@moirabaker458]

And people unaware of the amazing instruments they designed and played

[@stuclark4182]

I absolutely love being Scottish😁😁😁😁

[@johntaylor5605]

Charles Jefferys (11 January 1807 - 9 June 1865, London) was an English music publisher and composer of songs.

[@morrisshaw]

more likely he was a collector of songs to publish rather than writing them as the english have very little in the way of folk music when compared to the scots and irish

[@Wotsitorlabart]

​​​​​​​​@@morrisshaw What an utterly ignorant comment. Guess where the following folk songs originated: The Wild Rover The Black Velvet Band The Jug of Punch The Blacksmith The Unquiet Grave Barbara Allen Geordie Jack Hall / Sam Hall The Dark Eyed Sailor The Foggy Dew The tune to 'The Star of the County Down'. All to be found on KZbin played by Scots or Irish musicians. A Clue. They are not Scottish or Irish. And there is no doubt that The Rose of Allendale is an English parlour song (not a folk song) written by Charles Jefferys and set to music by Sidney Nelson in 1836.

[@magbrown1]

Another wee listen

[@charlesduguid4811]

This is perhaps the best version of this folksong?

[@wyssrappold]

herzerfrischend, wir mögen die corries!

[@jaapbosgra1964]

Great

[@user-ef3mc6mw7j]

Song reminds me of late wife died 27 years ago this October. Failed brain op abd life support switched off!!! Kids 12 10 n 6 at time!! Anne Healy nee Anne Jamieson from port Glasgow!!

[@mikemusic8213]

Great Northumbrian song

[@gaylesmith7512]

I think you'll find it's in Dumfriesshire

[@lindsayolh]

Annandale is in Dumfries and Galloway but no Allandale hereabouts as far as I know

[@alanmccoll9631]

It's near Falkirk

[@kappatalis5]

@@alanmccoll9631It was built in 1904 for brickworkers

[@fireflyxl5]

Very true!

[@TheTorlay]

Great vids mate. Only 18 but i have all the old corrie Videos unfortunalty dont have a video player anymore lol

[@stephengibbs8342]

🌹

[@captaincondor2010]

Allendale is also a village near Falkirk so perhaps u can understand the confusion. It certainly would have simplified the matter if the composer had specified the exact location. ie sweet rose of allendale ( nearer to Durham )or mary left her hieland cot( near to ? ) at least theres no mistery in your mind.

[@williamduncan6676]

The village is called Alandale,not Allendale,no confusion.

[@mckieandrena8019]

No one can komme near the Corries

[@johntaylor5605]

"The Rose of Allendale" is an English song, with words by Charles Jefferys and music by Sidney Nelson, composed in the 1840s. Because the song has been recorded by Paddy Reilly and Mary Black, many people mistakenly believe the song to be a (traditional) Irish song. Sometimes it is also believed to be a Scottish song.

[@johngordon6328]

allendale is a village i scotland , which they are singing about

[@mheegen]

No, you're wrong. Allendale is between Carlisle and Sunderland and surely in England. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allendale,_Northumberland

[@johngordon6328]

NO THE VILLIAGE OF ALLENDALE IS ON THE BACK ROAD TO FALKIRK

[@jamesgoldie8694]

They are singing about "Allendale", Northumberland, which in history had changed sovereignty between Scotland and England and many residents are and were ethnic Scots. Not "Allandale", Falkirk.

[@ildonaldson]

They seem to be playing it in the Key of G major, so I'm trying to follow them on my piano - not easy, but such a delightful tune is worth the effort. Was this filmed in TV studios in Edinburgh ?

[@Dannysoutherner]

This is what the mermaid is tuned on.

[@fireflyxl5]

Hello Ranneking. Yes I have posted the other clips on my channel. Glad you like it!

[@robsargent4]

The band were actually Scottish & the song's from Northumberland in North East England, but no matter. We all know what you are getting at.

[@jnuclearnicky25]

Great song Greatest Country with lovely mountains Salmon and Holy nectar pity about the bloody neighbours

[@johngordon6328]

Alledale is just out of Falkirk ya fud

[@ildonaldson]

The small village between Falkirk and Cumbernauld is however spelt Allandale - there is a Wikipedia entry and an OS Grid reference NS799 787. Occam's Razor shows that this is a more likely setting than a place in Northumberland. Can anyone trace the German origins of this tune, please ?

[@kentuckfolk]

I completely agree to Henbroon78's comment, I'm an enthusiastic fan of Irish Folk Music from Japan. Irish music carries a noble spirit in it I do feel so. T.Hashimoto(kentuckfolk). Thanks to The Corries.

[@andyallan2909]

This is not Irish Folk music, its Scots (Scottish). But having pointed that out the folk music from the two countries has the same roots. Saw the Corries many times in the 1960's and 1970's.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

​@@andyallan2909 But an English song.

[@markbrowne7509]

Great Cromwell song

[@foggydew3614]

Cromwell??? What does Cromwell have to do with this song???? The Corries are Scottish, if I remember well

[@stephenmuirhead2615]

@@foggydew3614 they're Scottish, the song is English. Nothing to do with Cromwell.

[@spriggan1437]

I keep seeing all these videos from this beautiful concert. Where can I find a recording of the whole show? I will buy a DVD if I have to. It's such beautiful music in such a beautiful setting.

[@warriormaiden9829]

Same. Would love a copy.

[@spriggan1437]

@@warriormaiden9829 The person who posted this video just sent me this link to buy the DVD. www.corries.com/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=366

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@spriggan1437 Fabulous! Thank you so much! And to the person for the link!

[@andyallan2909]

Lots of Corries CDs and DVDs are available on Amazon.

[@kentuckfolk]

To robsargent4: Thank you for an adequate guidance on this song and glad to share it. T.Hashimoto(kentuckfolk)

[@captaincondor2010]

also the corries

[@Raaneking]

Would it be possible for you to post the whole show???

[@chemoboy-dannypheleps9234]

Steam Jenny does a good one

[@kentuckfolk]

To captaincondor2010: Thanks for comments. No doubt the music is one of the most powerful medium to bring friendship and love among people across the lands,oceans and religions. I do hope this works really effective. T.Hashimoto(kentuckfolk)

[@Don27041970]

this is a song about a camel. Listen to the last verse.........

[@captaincondor2010]

good man yourself

[@daweshorizon]

Holy crap, might just have commented on the wrong song! Please ignore previous post! I also love the Corries!

[@antoniofassone7661]

to rozxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@nobaddrawer]

Just really enjoying this beautiful Scottish music, we're all surely allowed to do that without all the haters and folk with issues to comment so much, I'm very Scottish and proud. I'm very British too and equaly proud, its a real perk since we live in the best land together! Time to acknowledge what we all mean to each other instead of the infantile seperatist shield banging that belongs in the 1300's!

[@johngordon6328]

the only ones ones who are sepratist is westmonster

[@wallace500001]

The Corries are Scottish legends about to have their dreams come true . Scotland will be free , by the Sovereign will of the Scottish people . Roll on May . We are coming to help ourselves. At long last .

[@martyfan11agnosticalienfan]

Amen to that.

[@joanwatt1925]

Lovely song Corries going back to the good old days xx

[@Cryogenius333]

joan watt Sorry it didnt work out for you guys... Ta Hell...theres always next time ;)

[@georgemacgregor2696]

... and the Sovereign will of the Scottish people was NO. Scottish and British. Long Live the Union. Great song and a favourite of mine.

[@karinefonte516]

Good luck keeping that, then.

[@kentuckfolk]

To rojblake82:From point of folk music, I prefer Scottland and Ireland to England.There must have existed many conflicts among these countries for long long years. Are some healed yet? I love all the folk music there and sometimes I wear a kilt to put myself in something Scottish and like to hear and watch bagpipe and dance. I hope everything move well there. Will you try play my video 'Rose of Allendale' Thanks, T.Hashimoto(kentuckfolk)

[@captaincondor2010]

wow how can one person have all this knowledgr

The scots are the happiest of humans! Is it the strong water they drink? Coming from the old volcanoes who came drifting from the Atlantic ocean and crushed into Old England sending a stream of wild Picts who used to plunder the humble english ladies in their rose gardens.

I love my scottish teacher Dagmar Thorburn who took care of us children in first and second class. The Thorburns and Mac Fies were wonderful families who came to our town Oddevald or Uddevalla as it was called when the swedes qonquered it 1658.

[@31011962singapore]

It's called the water of life.

[@campinggrousebuyahouse91]

Its the whiskey we make oot are peat bogs that makes us smile .. we love a gid swally an a cald winters nicht .. or any nicht hehehehehe.. av lived in the highland all ma days .. you should see the veiw am lookin at the noo it still amazing tae me.

Whiskey is volcanic for sure, making your throat glow!

[@billyorr1718]

+Laurie harrison .do you know how to spell whisky. There is no E. that's Irish shite

[@robsargent4]

Sorry if I seem like a pernickety smerty pants. It is a wonderful song in any case.

[@tommongan553]

Paddy reilly

[@kentuckfolk]

To robsargent4: It's all right because I want to learn much as possible tho' it be pernickety. Thanks. kentuckfolk

[@antoniofassone7661]

to jade the bonniest girl in glasgowxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@GRB01]

Twas a ship

[@douglascheetham5625]

Flying column

[@patnewton7275]

Sorry to disappoint but this is a Northumbrian song but beautifully done,the only allendale is in Northumberland

[@davidfairbairn8]

pat newton not sure about the details of the song or where it is written about but it's not the only Allendale. There is also a village in Scotland with that name.

[@johngordon6328]

YES JUST OUT SIDE fALKIRK SO ,,,I WOULD ASSUME THAT IS WHERE THEY ARE SINGING ABOUT,,, SEEING AS THEY ARE SCOTTISH

[@kappatalis5]

@@johngordon6328 That town didn't exist until 1904

[@johnvincent2788]

it's a shame. they're all dead now. theyd get together in parties and sing and be happy the old songs. people are hollow and plastic now and soulless compared to my dads generation

[@johntaylor5605]

this is not a scottish song. its from northumberland.

[@andrewwigglesworth3030]

Actually, it was written and published in London, so not Northumbrian. But, you are correct that it is also not Scottish in origin either.

[@johnvincent2788]

so was football apparently lol. buncha lying bastards

[@core-nix1885]

Fret not, Father, we have no need of thy flail...

[@ScotsLyon]

Its a Scots song plain and simple Mary did not leave her "hieland hut" in England

[@gaconnochie]

It was written by two Londoners in the 1830s. Charles Jefferys and Sidney Nelson. That is known for sure so it is an English song. Where it is supposed to be about is less certain though most agree it is about a lass from Allendale in Northumbria. Jefferys did write other songs that sound Scottish mind like "Bonnie Mary of Argyle". Use of the word highland doesn't prove it is about Scotland though as various English sources call the English border counties by the name highlands. It was not unusual.

[@mheegen]

Wikipedia: "The Rose of Allendale" is an English song, with words by Charles Jefferys and music by Sidney Nelson, composed in the 1830s and appearing in Blake's Young Flutist's Magazine in 1833. Because the song has been recorded by Paddy Reilly and Mary Black (1983), many people mistakenly believe the song to be a (traditional) Irish song. It is also often believed to be a Scottish song.

[@ScotsLyon]

@@mheegen So to be a Scots song it has to written in Scotland LMFAO So every song that discribes Alba and Albion has to penned there LOL Our greatest export is music and people

[@eddiepattisonhogg9917]

@@ScotsLyon Danny Boy was also written by an Englishman, and reveal an empathy for what it means to be Irish.

[@hgbarmann]

Could smell the sweit fae his oxsters... fae here..at jumpers were stink traps....

[@rapier1954]

Dubliners are better by far

[@robertmcgechan173]

Not in this life time!

[@maryryan3442]

What!? Yeah,The Dubliners were great, sure, but so were Roy and Ronnie, The Corrie's. Who would disagree? Wish they both were still with us.

[@johnvincent2788]

no chance. Roy's voice was perfect for this song

[@astroboy3002]

Why not enjoy all of it