The Spinning Wheel ....an old Irish song (with Lyrics)

[@brianosborne925]

my mother used to sing this to me as a child, i am 82 now but can still close my eyes and hear her singing. god bless mom.

[@trinadadela5171]

I feel exactly the same. ❤

[@KatrinaPorte]

Beautiful 💚

[@markbermingham8289]

That's lovely

[@michaeljohnson1157]

B L E S S. Y O U. 🍇 S W E E T. 🦌 B R I A N 🌟

[@syoung6860]

.y Mother sang this to me when I child she hasd a sweet voice, I am 84 now and this brings tears to my eyes as I listen to it and remember her, she was a very loving Mother to her 8 children, still missed but loving remembered.

[@rootbeans]

My mother did the exact same thing. And I'm 77. I have also been singing it for years at senior homes.

[@paulgearing3018]

Tears here too, Such a very moving story.You were blessed

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Another one of my party pieces. In the 60s. The Beatles never got to me.

[@stephen0sborne]

As a child I would have heard a version of this on the radio. 'Your Hundred Best Tunes' on the BBC Light Programme in the early 1960's. Thank you for bringing back some good memories.

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you for listening Stephen. I'm glad it brought back pleasant memories for you. ~John~

[@marjoriesmith5009]

This is so beautiful....My Mother sang it to me when I was small too. Love this version. xx

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you for listening, Marjorie. So glad you liked it. ~John~

[@MisterTtheVoice]

I was in school choir in junior school in 1976. This was one of the songs that we sang.

[@nelly851]

This song was always on in our house as a kid

[@majesticchajestic6976]

My mum used to sing this to me when I was younger and couldn't sleep

[@spiritofseventysix1155]

"The Spinning Wheel ....an old Irish song Lyrics: 1. Mellow the moonlight to shine is beginning Close by the window young Eileen is spinning Bent o'er the fire her blind grandmother sitting Crooning and moaning and drowsily knitting. Chorus Merrily cheerily noiselessly whirring Spins the wheel, rings the wheel while the foot's stirring Sprightly and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. 2. Eileen, a chara, I hear someone tapping 'Tis the ivy dear mother against the glass flapping Eileen, I surely hear somebody sighing 'Tis the sound mother dear of the autumn winds dying. Chorus 3. There's a form at the casement, the form of her true love And he whispers with face bent, I'm waiting for you love Get up from the stool, through the lattice step lightly And we'll rove in the grove while the moon's shining brightly. Chorus 4. Slower... and slower... and slower the wheel swings Lower... and lower... and lower the reel rings Ere the reel and the wheel stop their ringing and moving Through the grove the young lovers by moonlight are roving John Whitehead 2.94K subscribers Videos About "The Spinning Wheel ....an old Irish song

[@lindamccarthy6352]

It was sung to me as a child, im now singing it to my own grandson.

[@josephhickey7382]

my granny sang this song when i was a child rip nanna

[@incolor4001]

This is a beautiful rendition. What a marvellous voice! A happy circumstance to happen upon this.

[@robertbulloch5080]

A very nice rendition of this lovely old song John. This bring a flood of of memories for me. Many years ago my Grandmother had a boarding house in Watford and all the lads that had digs with her were Irish on most nights when they were getting ready for the out, they would sing this song all in harmony, a wonderful memory of days gone bye. Thank you John Whitehead.

[@john-whitehead]

I'm glad that this evokes happy memories for you, Robert. There were many such boarding houses in my home town of Luton. Thanks for listening. ~John~

[@siobhankerr9423]

Beautiful John, thank you

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you so much Siobhan. Regards ~John~

[@marywaugh2831]

I so love this song

[@eilisfinch4581]

So did my Mam...

[@MicheleBartonThomas]

I always feel like I'm stepping back in time when I listen to your beautiful singing and playing. I love that! It takes me away to a simpler time.

[@john-whitehead]

Yes Michele, every aspect of life seems to have got more and more complex despite all the wonderful gadgets we have to make our lives easier. When I sing these songs, I forget all this and am transported through the centuries and my childhood when we all gathered around the piano to sing these traditional songs. thank you for your kind comments. ~John~

[@supasonic101]

When I heard this, I swear you sound like my grandfather incarnated, we sang this when I was young together, I sing it still to my daughters and grand daughter, thank you for letting me hear him again 💕 such a sweet memorable moment....

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you so much Sonia! I hadn't seen your comment before today so sorry I took so long to respond. I am touched by your memories of your dear grandfather. ~John~

[@fredhawkshaw5314]

Love you grandma, mom and Patrick.💚💚💚💚💚

[@krzylku4719]

Your voice takes me to the past world. Thank you

[@john-whitehead]

I'm so pleased that you feel that way, Kristofer. I too forget all about the present time while I sing in my bathroom!

[@AshEbNJess]

A Lovely gentle true version. Nicely done

[@john-whitehead]

Thanks for listening and for your encouraging comment. ~John~

[@michaeljohnson1157]

⭐🍎🌳 Truly, Truly WONDERFUL and MAGNIFICENT ~ ~ 🦌

[@meldarlington8805]

Have found this version when searching for recordings of the Spinning Wheel. Your voice seems to me to be perfect for this song. As others have said, soft and warm. Thank you.

[@mobwatch8119]

Thank you!

[@shirleyrigby6242]

Not heard this for a long time. Thanks

[@margaretnoble4805]

Thank you for this very beautiful rendition of a truly lovely song.

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you so much Margaret for you kind words. ~John~

[@mozartiikodesu]

I like your sweet warm voice, Wow much emotions!!

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you so much, Tatsu san. Best wishes ~John~

[@petertrimnell3017]

Beautifull

[@john-whitehead]

Many thanks Peter! ~John~

[@josephhickey7829]

My granny use to sing this song to me when i was a child

[@philomenasmith6327]

Very nice version. Thank you.

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you for listening, Philomena. Glad you liked it. ~John~

[@dd11111]

Hello Kinsman, thank you for uploading this wonderful song. I don't know you, but good luck and keep your chin up.

[@helladm1]

What a wonderful irish song and you sing again with so much heart and soul - I enjoyed this moment.... - best regards - Hella

[@john-whitehead]

Yes, there are so many wonderful Irish songs but I wish I could sing them with an Irish accent, but it's very difficult. Thank you for support! ~John~

[@michaeljohnson1157]

❤ 🍀🌹 **Faire yet Sweet * Eileen ☘ ~ ~

[@Elenamusic7]

Прекрасная песня, дорогой Джон, очень красивая!! Превосходное исполнение, полное выразительности, одухотворения и красоты !!! Браво!!!

[@liushuo1329]

Enjoy this very much！

[@margaretcamp6666]

Well done John-I knew this song was for you-a Lovely version-and as always quietly sung with feeling. The salt burners (Maggie and Alan)

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you for your kind comment and thank you so much for recommending the song. I have been running out of songs that I like recently so it was very welcome. Why are you both burning salt by the way!? ~John~

[@andrewpenston3851]

well done . i enjoyed listening to your version.

[@john-whitehead]

Many thanks, Andrew. ~John~

[@MoniqueChiron]

Merci John pour le partage de cette belle chanson. Très jolie mélodie et bien interprétée. J'aime aussi les photos qui accompagnent. Vidéo qui a beaucoup de charme et d'expression. Belle semaine mon ami John. Bises à vous et Yuriko.

[@john-whitehead]

Merci beaucoup de m'avoir toujours soutenu, chère Monique. J'ai lu aujourd'hui que cette chanson était une chanson traditionnelle française avant d'être écrite comme une chanson irlandaise au 19ème siècle. L'automne est certainement arrivé ici en Angleterre et je suppose que la même chose se passe dans Angers. Mais s'il vous plaît avoir une semaine agréable. Gros câlins de moi et Yuriko. ~ John ~

[@hamilton2861]

This song was written in my grandmother's house long ago 😁

[@michaeljohnson1157]

Yea, Ohh ^Faire🌲☘John Our Viscount*Warbler 🐦 LARK Man Sing On, dear Man, as Thee *sweetily and solidly bless all of Us from Thy humble🌲English Isles Castle~Keep Faire ___y e t whirring**🌟___in the Realm*** ever____so sprightly ~ ~ ~

[@brianmcdonnell7629]

Check out Johns version of the Ash Grove. Very soothing

[@NeverovSergeybayan]

Красота!

[@john-whitehead]

Большое спасибо, Сергей. ~ Джон ~

[@shirleyjohnson2134]

Love that song

[@john-whitehead]

Thanks for listening, Shirley. ~John~

[@Elenamusic7]

Хочу сказать также , как замечательно подобраны прекрасные картины!!!!

[@john-whitehead]

Большое спасибо за теплые слова, дорогая Елена! Да, мне тоже нравятся фотографии. Сначала я пел песню слишком медленно и она звучала ужасно. Гитара арпеггиос имитирует скорость вращения колеса. хороших выходных! ~ Джон ~

[@Elenamusic7]

John Whitehead да, я услышала в аккомпанементе гитары изобразительность, Вы сыграли замечательно! Хороших выходных и Вам с Юрико!!*★*★*★*★*

[@michaeljohnson1157]

Sweet*Whitehead The Grey ^LARK OF ENGLAND 🇬🇧 sweetily Warbeling His sweet **sonnets for All of Us__in His sweet ☘☘ Meadow 🐓 Faire ~ • ~

[@michaeljohnson1157]

❤❤😊

[@johnmorey8107]

Sarra sponda serra sponda serra sponda ret set set the Song of the spinning wheel “Sarasponda”

[@michaeljohnson1157]

💚 sweet 🍑🍎 sweet,__ E I L E E N......🦌🌲🌲🍀🌹

[@alanleach7101]

hi John So glad that you like Silent Worship. yurika is right', Handel is not to be messed with( I just Thought that a servant or Gardener would probably sound very much like Hogg). I have a passion for early Baroque( for easy listening check out L!appeggiata). we are loooking forwards to hearing you with Silent Worship -Good luck - The Salt-Burners

[@alanleach7101]

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[@pameladraper701]

My late mother used to sing this , not sure where she heard it from ?

[@michaeljohnson1157]

❤ b e a u t i f u L__ pictures ~ ~ ~

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you very much for your kind comments, Michael. I regret that I don't disclose any personal information on KZbin as this has lead to a lot of trouble over the years. Regards ~John ~

[@michaeljohnson1157]

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED IN ENGLAND 🇬🇧 DEAR WHITEHEAD the Warbler Faire__?? Michael W.Johnson. Modesto California retired

[@johnsoncm2]

A great poem about this song: Holding the Note, by Eileen Sheehan Singing class began with me being asked to sing the scale. The class would laugh. I never laughed because I already knew I could not hold a tune, except inside my head. For almost half a term I dreaded Thursday mornings, until I told my mother how I was used as an anti-tuning fork to demonstrate how not to climb the scale. My mother simplified it all with her advice, Girl, on Thursday next, don’t sing. So, next class I met her gaze dead on, sealed my mouth tight shut. No matter how many times she ordered me, I allowed not one sound escape my throat. Silence spread across the room like a held note. I knew I had her then for silence was my realm, not hers. She rammed the tuning fork against the wooden desk and instructed the best singer in the room to lead the group. My mother never asked a thing when I got home but she sang, around the house, a song that had my name in it: and the girl inside the song could sing. I carry every word and turn to The Spinning Wheel: inside my head I sing it still.

[@cian3352]

This would be the perfect song for a horror movie trailer/movie scene

[@Alfieruben-j1l]

No it wouldn’t

[@suem6004]

Can this be used on a podcast? Who owns license?

[@john-whitehead]

There is no copyright on my version of this old song. You are welcome to use it for any purpose you like. ~John Whitehead~

[@suem6004]

@@john-whitehead Thanks a lot.

[@adriankelly17]

Where are the lyrics?

[@john-whitehead]

Please read the description below the screen under the heading "Lyrics", and click on "Show more" ~John~

[@adriankelly17]

@@john-whitehead Many thanks.....I'm getting old!

[@frkenfise2669]

Nononono! This song is for learning how to spin. The rythm reflects the spinning of the wheel. It's supposed to spin monotonous and even. You are distorting the spinning flow.