The Night They Moved The House - Ten Strings And A Goat Skin - Corbeau, June 16, 2014 (2)

[@Abegweit111]

Hard to believe that this song is 10 years old!! Another excellent reason to love PEI folk music. Every song brings with it a story, never to be forgotten.

[@aniketmajumdar7167]

Recently discovered this song, and I must say that it creates such a strange sense of belonging. I've never listened to Acadian music before or ever been to Canada, but this song makes it feel like I've known the culture and the people for ages. It actually made me tear up. I can't explain the feeling. So... thank you.

[@random_dragon]

Yeah, it's amazing!!

[@skirk248]

This song is universal for the English speaking peoples

[@carriemyers1804]

Welcome. Slainte.

[@SawyerWX]

When I was around 8 years old I hear y'all at Festival International in Lafayette Louisiana, I forced my parents to buy a cd of the album because of how much I loved this song. Almost 8 years later I still love this song.

[@annakeenan350]

Thanks to 10 Strings for immortalizing this song and keeping this piece of Rustico history alive. :) Lyrics: The word had spread from door to door Down the barachois road to the harbour shore Old Joe Labelle would steal the house from the widow Victoria He'd found some deed that claimed her land And a handshake deal just wouldn't stand In a court of law he did demand that the house belonged to him Ring the church bells in the night We'll gather at the first starlight Bring your lamps, sleighs and mare to save the Widow's home Across the big field, o'er the pond We'll move this house before the dawn When Joe Labelle arrives he'll find his prize already gone It seems that some mistake was made On the day her husband made a trade And when he died he was betrayed by Joe Labelle's black heart He planned to force her to the cold And he'd bring the Sheriff and his fold So through the dead of Winter's hold we'd come to save her home Ring the church bells in the night We'll gather at the first starlight Bring your lamps, sleighs and mare to save the Widow's home Across the big field, o'er the pond We'll move this house before the dawn When Joe Labelle arrives he'll find his prize already gone You could see his breath freeze in the air As Perè Felix said the Lord's Prayer And passed the wine to all hands there Then he sang a sailor's song There must have been near forty men While their wives all held their lamps for them They fashioned logs, levers and skids while shivering to the bone With winches, logs and Dino's sleigh They slowly hauled the house away And the ice cracked like the break of day as across it she was drawn We rang the church bells in the night We worked until the morning light Brought our lamps, sleighs and mare to save the Widow's home Across the big field, o'er the pond We moved this house before the dawn Joe Labelle arrived and found his prize already gone We rang the church bells in the night We worked until the morning light Brought out lamps, sleighs and mare to save the Widow's home Across the big field, o'er the pond We moved this house before the dawn Joe Labelle arrived and found his prize already gone

[@pdapdp7913]

Wow, I have listened to you guys by accident in spotfy. What a wonderful discover

[@Paris18Barbes]

Saw them at the Celtic Festival in Lorient, Brittany in 2014 and they were amazing

[@dannywick4078]

First time seeing/hearing this, and I definitely teared up - great work, folks!

[@markl.gallant9001]

Thanks!

[@theondebray]

I saw these guys at Shetland Folk fest 2017 - brilliant, have the CD.

[@StringsAndGoat]

Thanks Theo!

[@StringsAndGoat]

Thanks Anna!

[@jkatt100]

Discovered this song today. Addicted to the sound!

[@Porschelover184]

I remember like 4 years ago u guys came to my elementary school before Covid and after that I watched this everyday for a year

[@StringsAndGoat]

Thanks man. Appreciate the comment!

[@zaneygirl1]

This is still one of my favorite songs. Love the album. I listen to it in the car all the time. I hope to see you again this summer. It was a pleasure to meet you three at Philly Folk Fest and hope to see you back. Hopefully I'll be learning to play by then. Good luck. And have fun.

[@cindyhill2438]

Best song ever. Been listening to your CD in a steady loop for weeks now.

[@dianapuigferrat8099]

obssessed with you guys since I heard your music on the radio

[@StringsAndGoat]

Thanks Diana!

[@aligailsoutherland]

cant believe this song has less than 1000 likes Iviews? idk im drunk) One of the best songs Ive ever heard, can't communicate how this heals my soul. I could listen to it on repeat forever

[@StringsAndGoat]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment...Last I checked it was 150,000 views so not sure what thats about! Thanks again!

[@vellstillings9326]

Hey guys! It's "Phil" your friendly salesman from Irish Fest, Milwaukee! Can't wait to see you again!

[@partninja16]

You guys were awesome at Summerfest! I came for Rise Against but I was blown away with how great you guys were! Hope to see you again next year!

[@jasoncy31]

Heard you all at the Austin Celtic Festival a few years ago. Got the CD right after. Love your sound!

[@geavrems]

Love this song so much!

[@callbill2]

Hi guys! I love this song. On the way to a gig recently I just played it over and over until I was singing along!! Hope to see you in Maine next summer, but it looks like your schedule is already filling up!! Bill from Maine Fiddle Camp...

[@darcynewton-irving6141]

They played at Western Oregon University at the Smith's Fine Arts series. They were so good and they played this song. That two years ago. I live in a small town, so love concerts like ! Darcy from Dallas, Oregon USA

[@doyalikejazz7253]

I found this band and this song like three years ago doing a school project and it’s still my fave, love everything about it

[@movingtriangle8527]

Discovered these guys on Spotify! Was sadden to see their only album was 2013. Wonder what happened

[@StringsAndGoat]

Hi there! The guys toured until 2018...Last show was New Orleans Jazz Festival...and then they have taken a break....lately they have played a few local shows and are amazing as ever...Maybe touring in the future..Two of the members will be playing Shetland Island Festival in the summer with friends from another group!

[@Celiny111]

Can't wait for you to come to Belgium! Definitely front row at Dranouter! See you there :)

[@dales7953]

A beautiful story and song.

[@barontaylor7139]

Lennie Gallant used this song in his show Searching For Abegweit

[@StringsAndGoat]

Yes he did!

[@thomasdahlin9549]

We saw you In Putney, Vermont last Friday night, and we had a friend from France with us. We asked him what kind of music he liked, and he said only Rock and Roll...After the first song,.He was so into your music , he was clapping and stomping his feet!! He yelled the loudest for the ENCORE!! ( To be fair, you did wait 5 seconds, not 4 to reappear for that!) I hope you guys keep doing this beautiful artwork forever. The world is sure to catch up on your artistry soon, and make the lean touring years worth the effort!! You are incredible, and we can't wait to see you again! Best, Thom & Gregg

[@StringsAndGoat]

Hey Thomas. Thank you so much for going to our show and for bringing along your friend. Given time, trad music will take over the world and we happy to help convert em' one rock and roller at a time.

[@playback485]

fabulous weekend hearing you at Fairbridge Festival

[@sandragros5226]

Geniallisime!!! BRAVO! Vous êtes un magnifique groupe! Merci encore pour ce moment de partage dans le "trou de l'Ours" et de l'incroyable chanson! Thank you et good luck!

[@funanimal4]

Stonington Opera House performance was a rare treat. you three are a shit-ton of fun! tabarnak

[@markgallant7173]

thanks Hank! Love Stonington

[@fibre_foxx]

saw you guys at the canmore folk festival! just amazing!! bought a cd. this was by far my favorite song, I'm going to learn it.

[@corbinclark2776]

Saw you guys preform on PEI a few years back on Canada Day, Opening for the Barenaked Ladies.

[@piotrwieczorek7575]

very good

[@StringsAndGoat]

Thank you!

[@barontaylor7139]

They are related to Lennie Gallant. Two of them are his nephews

[@sammillen2827]

You guys are incredible! Nice work :).

[@pelletiergen7139]

Your voices !!!!!!! omg... :) Luv u East Coast from Quebec ! :P

[@papergrace749]

Fantastic! I loved hearing and seeing you guys at the New World Festival in Randolph VT last weekend. I've loved listening to your CD all week too!

[@vazak11]

Amazing!

[@Montanacellist]

I like your sound

[@Wet-Sloth]

it was amazing to hear you guys play at summerfest!

[@markgallant7173]

Thanks so much! That was the coolest festival and you folks are the best!! Milwaukee Irish fest want us to come back so we're hoping for 2015! Cant wait!

[@shanesaunders6156]

Hey Guys, saw you for the first time at the MI Irish Music festival this year! You guys KILLED it! Im the American who was quite free with my opinions. lol. Bought Corbeau and that album kicks ass. Come Back next year dudes, best set i saw the whole weekend, no joke. For anyone else reading this, these guys are the real deal! Just curious, do any of you like Great Big Sea? Or are they dirty newfies? lol. Keep it up guys, cant wait for whatevers next!

[@sunbakedbear]

I think I've watched this 20 times on repeat. LOVE this song. I'll be at your show coming up in Vancouver so I hope you play it! You guys are great and I'm so happy to see you getting more coverage. :)

[@sonicdoesfrontflips]

looked fwd to hearing your at rhythm and roots in rhode island

[@ruhnon331]

Crying shame that this has

[@HughMacEachern]

Wow.. just wow ..

[@bonnieparkins8691]

Saw these guys in concert in London, Ontario last night after they had driven 17 hours from PEI and they delivered a stellar performance!

[@maryannchaisson785]

No audio again- even on the news site- who is in charge of sound! Congratulations on your trip to Sweden

[@TheCraftyparrot]

Awesome! :)

[@cadences.2408]

i got meet these guys in person they are my teachers friends

[@blixer8384]

We should the Widows house and Push it somewhere else!

[@StringsAndGoat]

yeh!

[@EEYore-py1bf]

Where does the story of this song take place? Did the events actually happen?

[@StringsAndGoat]

Good morning.Yes this is a true story. It happened in the community of Rustico PEI. I spoke with a 95 year old man 20 years ago who recalled the story in detail. It was a relative of mine. The house was moved across the ice to avoid possession by members of the community through the night. That house in later years was further moved on the ice to the central area of Rustico by my grandfather and it served as his house. A new portion of the house was built on and it now houses my brother. Great story!

[@shotgunrcaf7302]

Well done Gentlemen.

[@G.A.Burns_JoyfulNoiseChoir]

Where do the lyrics to this song originate? They are just as well written as the music is. Is there a real historical event tied to them?

[@StringsAndGoat]

Hi there..The lyrics are from an uncle of 2 of the players Lennie Gallant and music from the fiddler Rowen Gallant.This is a true story that happened in Rustico PEI..It's a great story! I don't believe it has ever been documented however a knowledgeable elderly man in the community ( deceased for many years since ) recalls having heard the story and he grew up just down the road from the site where it is to have happened. Thanks for asking!

[@StringsAndGoat]

Oh and your choir looks fantastic :)

[@G.A.Burns_JoyfulNoiseChoir]

@@StringsAndGoat Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for the info! (And for checking the choir out lol)

[@krisjensen-vanheste8890]

For us clods who sing along real loud in the car, oh please spell the road's name. i just throw in "sasquatch road" right now, and that won't do. and who said the Lord's Prayer? Cause I know it's not "Spare Helix," which is what my steering wheel puts up with now. Thanks, guys, for sharing your gifts with us and don't forget to pay that Albany speeding ticket. ;)

[@StringsAndGoat]

Hi Kris - So glad you are singing along! The missing words are "Barachois Road" (French for Sandbar) and "Paré Felix" (the Priest - Father Felix) All the best!

[@nickklymenko252]

Thanks, guys, the second was a riddle for me as well :) could you help with one more - last verse, "With winches, logs, and [penal?..] sleigh" - what's before the sleigh? :) P.S. Thanks for all the good fun at Fairbridge this year!

[@hauongphuc7414]

Why is the bow so tense?

[@charlesfoskett4977]

who is the author of the song? www.charlesfoskett.com - Foskett's Folk Factory'

[@StringsAndGoat]

+Charles Foskett This song was written by Rowen Gallant of Ten Strings And A Goat Skin and recoding artist, Lennie Gallant, the producer of their CD - Corbeau.