The High Kings - Maries Wedding

[@patthrasher7042]

This tune was played at my wedding, now almost 40 years ago. We met at a Scottish Games and never looked back. John Turner, champion Scottish fiddler, officiated and played the fiddle. A wonderful day …

[@thomasarlieknapp1023]

You can't be in a bad mood while listening to these guys it's impossible

[@Titan52berg]

The music is lively, the ambience is electric, the singing is beyond incredible! The High Kings proudly deserve their name; it fits them so perfectly!

[@adambarnes1264]

I am a descendant of Irish imigrants. I am so happy to hear music of my ancestors :) this makes me want to go to Ireland more and more when I listen to this awesome band.

[@jeremychen8626]

Interesting fact: As long as you can prove that you have Irish heritage, you can claim Irish citizenship while knowing next to nothing about Ireland, and you don't even have to have gone to Ireland.

[@YellowstoneKevin]

This song is actually Scottish XD but it’s ok we’re all the same we come from the same islands.

[@brucecollins4729]

@@jeremychen8626 this is an old Scottish song .

[@pezpowerproductions2602]

As an American with Irish heritage I agree with you I can’t wait to go back.

[@pezpowerproductions2602]

Jeremy Chen Are you sure about that? I was told I’m too old. And I still have family there.

[@LIVERBIRDARMY]

Mum's scottish Irish. She had me dancing this when I was a wee kid. Great memories

[@geraldwilson681]

I'm an American man with Irish and Scottish ancestry and I approve of this beauty of a song!!🇺🇸🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@DifferentSaturner]

I accidentally clicked on this recommendation & was stunned! YT waited about 9 years. This song took me to the past life. Greetings from Great Britain (Tue 30 Mar 2021 ) Lyrics: Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Verse 1] Over hillways up and down Myrtle green and bracken brown Past the sheeling, through the town All for sake of Marie [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Verse 2] Red her cheeks as rowans are Bright her eyes as any star Fairest of them all by far Is our darling Marie Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Verse 3] Plenty herring, plenty meal Plenty peat to fill her creel Plenty bonny bairns as well That’s the toast for Marie [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding.

[@JK-sh8rc]

This song was played at my sister's wedding when she married my bil from Scotland. Still love that song all these years later. And my sister's name is Mary lol!

[@obelix2545]

They performed this LIVE How is that even possible??? Not one wrong note! Not one wrong harmonisation. All just perfect

[@Holly-tf3ee]

Wow, I really love Scottish and Irish folk music, it's lovely

[@marionparton662]

These guys are just terrific - best version of this song I,ve heard. Those Irish accents - love love!

[@deniseschreiber7288]

You should listen to the version in the movie "Passed Away".

[@Baetzibaer]

@@deniseschreiber7288 And the one by Van Morrison ...

[@vanessapaulino209]

How can anyone listen to this and not fall in love with it?

[@Irish_Hearth_1018]

That's why I love Irish, good mood, good music, I love you Irland and I hope to go back soon to Cork

[@valerie4754]

This song is the only thing that ever calms down my 11 month old son. Hurt, tired, hungry - it doesn't matter. This song is his preferred favorite and works everytime!

[@CailenCambeul]

Thank search engines for finding you. My Granny was from Glasgow, named, Mary, and she was Scots, singing this song. ... And Mary's wedding.

[@gabewilliams4684]

I found this song not long ago and when I feel depressed I listing to it

[@anneshirley4942]

It's even more fun to dance too!

[@misshaversham]

I’ve heard this tune countless times in Nova Scotia all my life, but this is the most polished version I’ve heard

[@lisap5615]

This is one of my favorite songs. I especially love the High King's performance of it. It never fails to delight! Thank you so much for posting it!

[@Victoriakozi]

Cannot get enough of them! They are so adorable and magical, just make you fall in love with Ireland again and again! I would love to see them live perform

[@anjanaghimire3323]

They are doing heaps of tour this year

[@susanmary3159]

My mother was called Marie and she was from the Scottish Highlands but she lived in London from when she was 17 - my kids loved this song as they related it to her although she spent most of her life in London

[@Deejaay83urj38]

You can't take the hielans out of the girl!

[@pilarargenter7979]

My maternal great-grandmother came from Ireland (Cork City) Easter Time 1916 and married with a spanish man with only 17 years old, she came alone in a boat direction New York City but the bad weather and the impossibility to continues travelling, she stayed in Santander city. She had a bad memories from the Irish Civil War but in Spain she was very very happy with 22 children. From Santander she always remembered Ireland and her family who never has seen again, She had Ireland in the heart forever and ever!! Listen the traditional irish music join me with my great grandmother and with her roots.

[@brucecollins4729]

pilar argenter......this is a scottish sang..as are many "irish" sangs.

[@akshararuparelia396]

22 children? Wow

[@MariaB.-ht3xt]

@@akshararuparelia396 Must be some folks araund who would might have something to say! Simple talk , blabaer!

[@mikerose3732]

❤❤❤❤❤❤this has always been my favourite Scottish wedding song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yukiwagner9133]

Awesome. I fell in love with the HighKings. Wonderful voices ♡ Greetings from Germany

[@akisamekoetsuji7298]

Ich bin auch deutscher und liebe diese Band. Das Lied Rocky road to Dublin ist mein sauflied

[@maowmioaw8858]

It must be fun to watch these lads live, you guys need to come to the Caribbean.

[@lorimelville3705]

Love this song and Ireland men from Australia 🇦🇺 XOXO

[@kitkatt2396]

I can't get enough of y'all keep it up!

[@Sunkist161]

I enjoy watching the guitarist. He gets into it!

[@mushroomy06]

It's so surreal seeing this after I've gotten to meet them in person 🥰 I rly love these guys. So cool

[@rdeshane8041]

😁 Very good! Happy New Year, guys! That's right, the 🍾 is a specially handcrafted treat, used in some parts of the world, such as Egypt & Scotland, for expensive Royal weddings. The ingredients are rare, and a craftsman even more so. The more openly honest, inquisitive, and funny you are, the more you knowledge you'll receive from them...🤣 🎶...with a toot on the flute, and a tweedle on the fiddle, oh...🎶

[@Victoriakozi]

I love this!!! I love these guys, they have that something- magical, spiritual, charisma that takes your breath away when listening to them performing.. Thank you to the uploader ☺️

[@fdxguy1]

This song has been around 60 plus years and performed by many. The High Kings I believe have perfected it. As a guy with Scottish heritage living in the Desert Southwest and recently introduced to this genre, I am amazed at how much it resonates with me with familiarity.

[@John-hz8xy]

Greetings from Southeast Asia. Love Irish folk music.

[@brucecollins4729]

scottish folk music covered by irish singers.

[@John-hz8xy]

@@brucecollins4729 thanks for the correction.

[@SajidWaikhom]

First time hearing Irish music.. this is some fine music. Amazing!!

[@sambeckett2428]

This is a Scottish song, not Irish.

[@SajidWaikhom]

@@sambeckett2428 noted. Thanks

[@johnbxtrp31]

Remember this song from childhood, love it!

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Yep

[@writer2005]

My favorite version of this song! Beautiful harmonies

[@robertgibson1036]

Absolutely 💯 fantastic look at the audience All generations enjoying themselves naturally enjoying themselves without booze or drugs

[@stetsongibbs7954]

Beautiful song lads well done well done y'all make me so proud

[@anthonywhitmarsh3032]

Great, crisp performance, loved the drummer!

[@that1confusedfox435]

My old tute teacher in high-school I think it was got me into the High Kings music. I have loved it ever since. It is is just so joyous and definitely the best bar songs.

[@teresawills1843]

Hi what a delightful song. And what a happy singing group. Keep singing so good take care lads

[@stevenrussell8369]

These guys so cool. Just bought the live performance in Dublin this video from. Great fun time.

[@MeTheMayo]

Had this version of song for two weeks stuck in my head!

[@jonathanmcphillips8485]

Fantastic group, underrated 100%

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Marie's Wedding was originally a Scottish song believe it or not, they're also performing in such a way that makes it sound more Scottish than Irish.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I agree they are spot on with those Scottish intonation,

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@amsodoneworkingnow1978 yes indeed

[@cecircinn2908]

What do you mean "was originally" ? It IS a Scottish song and always will be written first in Scots Gaelic by John Bannerman as Mairi Bhan and then these English lyrics by another Scot Sir Hugh Roberton of Glasgow

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@cecircinn2908 how do you know this Mr. Kidd?

[@cecircinn2908]

@@marvinthemaniac7698 because it is well known in Scotland .The song was originally written for mary mcniven when she won gold medal at the mod (an annual festival of scottish Gaelic culture) I also have a copy of robertons "songs of the isles " where the song is featured along with mingulay boat song ,highland cradle song ,westering home and many other scottish songs

[@Mister.Paladin]

The High Kings are underrated

[@Smashedhiskeyboardupinthewoods]

Dropkick Murphys are even more underrated

[@AwRighttttt]

Of course they are underrated.. And rap and most today puke music is tottaly 'OVERRATED' 🙄🙄it's like dammmmm

[@aestheticvibes-d9i]

Ok boomer

[@jasonmccain9544]

@@aestheticvibes-d9i ok 8 yr old

[@AwRighttttt]

@@aestheticvibes-d9i are you calling me a boomer? Also what is a boomer? 🙄

[@splashbuttbunnybum8981]

Usually I'm into punk and such... But I LOVE these guys!

[@Blueoriontiger]

Splashbutt Bunnybum Similar story! Hardcore J-Pop and synth stuff (like out of an Asian club), but I can chill to these guys. Just found out about them recently!

[@asphodel7935]

Same for me, I listen metal and hard rock but I really love this music

[@fraxure511]

Honestly I love them, I love their songs

[@RunninGunner04]

Isn't it weird I am into country and stuff like that, but classic irish songs always bring us together.

[@m.s.aviation7065]

came from AC/DC and ive come to the light side now!

[@williamotto7746]

Fantastic song!

[@KristyThomas-g5w]

I CANT STOP LISteninG to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickmccarthy149]

Always enjoy any song they play-great group

[@Rikki0]

Wonderful rendition. The High Kings always bring a smile. I must say however, the title is actually "Mairi's Wedding". It's a good old Irish name. Thanks for posting this. Salute.

[@nextlifearotti]

ok so I'm an Aussie and we pronounce "Marie" as MARRee. How do you prounce Mairi pls?

[@amaccuish6397]

@@nextlifearotti , This is actually an English translation of an originally Scottish Gaelic song (Màiri Bhàn ) so would have the Scottish Gaelic pronunciation of Màiri rather than the Irish pronunciation. Hard to describe as the 'R' sound doesn't exist in English.

[@amaccuish6397]

@@nextlifearotti , This is actually an English translation of an originally Scottish Gaelic song (Màiri Bhàn ) so would have the Scottish Gaelic pronunciation of Màiri rather than the Irish pronunciation. Hard to describe as the 'R' sound doesn't exist in English.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

Redher. It's a Scottish songs from the islands in Scotland mhari, marie, Maree are all accepted spellings of the name, my birth certificate states Marie as my birth was registered in lowlands, my father's brothers all from island stock addressed me as Mhari, but my parents loved beside loch Maree and my dad always insisted on this spelling. There is also a tiny Scottish island known as isle of Maree

[@Deejaay83urj38]

@@nextlifearotti the scottish way is as you say. MA ri. not ma REE

[@sandymaine4]

Great fun.........love watching these guys!! This is one of their best; so catchy.

[@christinepearce728]

Loved our sing songs in the Seaforth inn, Ullapool, circa 1967, 68

[@realmama8683]

My Irish granny and grandpa had this as their wedding song in 1951.

[@matthewskudzienski888]

I love this song from my childhood

[@geraldwilson681]

That Irish lady sure plays that violin with excellence!!

[@Jim-sn7zp]

So underrated they are brilliant

[@arosybrides_cottage]

Please come do a tour in America! I would just die if I could hear your amazing voices live!

[@aestheticvibes-d9i]

Go to Dublin boomer

[@arosybrides_cottage]

First off not everyone can afford international travel, but it’s much more conceivable for a band that already has done international tours to do them again. Second, you’re rude attempt to guess my age failed. Even if I was my parent’s age, how narrow minded to assume someone acts in a certain way because of a negative stereotype. While my comment was meant to give a compliment to one of my favorite bands, yours seems only to attempt to be rude to me. There’s so much more reason to try to be positive to others rather than try to needle people into aggravation.

[@aestheticvibes-d9i]

Ur still a boomer by a ticket poor

[@FlamingCockatiel]

@@aestheticvibes-d9i Europe is the one place in the world you can fly two hours in any direction for $200 and be in a different country with different culture and language. North America and large swaths of South America are of a different scale that makes getting someplace decently different a day's travel even by plane. At $500-$800 pp to fly internationally (before COVID), it's not a meager part of the paycheck, and I don't understand why people like you have difficulty in grasping why not everyone travels extensively.

[@СветланаЮдина-п4я]

Handsome men. Just love them singing and playing. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@arberkaltani5655]

i i love this song

[@Brightsidebobby]

love this song sooooo much!

[@danilomier4141]

GENIOOOSSSSSS, saludos desde Montevideo, Uruguay!

[@gillianansaldo9343]

Just the thing for a miserable grey day in January, cheers you up and gets the toes tapping in time!!

[@owenboughton3632]

so catchy I love it my family comes from heavy Irish background and this makes me feel Irish when I sing a long

[@bpg9992]

it’s a scottish song.

[@angelanmarlow3605]

That was fun. I quit painting and came to watch. :) I've been to Ireland three times but never heard this music while I was there. I love it so much now. You'all have amazing voices.

[@annek1226]

Next time you are there you need to stop into a pub for a pint and enjoy the music! Ask around, someone will point you in the right direction!

[@brucecollins4729]

its a Scottish song. I,m 68 and had to sing this song at scool in Scotland.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

It is a Scottish song also known as Lewis ( a Scottish island) bridal song

[@brucecollins4729]

this is an auld scots sang. the rankine family in canada does a grand version.

[@loridepenau1129]

Love this music!

[@tiberiuswolf8259]

I like to think this is the good ending to Step It Out Mary and that she got to marry the soldier boy

[@MackJoe]

Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Verse 1] Over hillways up and down Myrtle green and bracken brown Past the sheeling, through the town All for sake of Marie [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Verse 2] Red her cheeks as rowans are Bright her eyes as any star Fairest of them all by far Is our darling Marie Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Verse 3] Plenty herring, plenty meal Plenty peat to fill her creel Plenty bonny bairns as well That’s the toast for Marie [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding [Chorus] Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding Step we gaily, on we go Heel for heel and toe for toe Arm in arm and row in row All for Marie’s wedding

[@cassandramitch8793]

Mack Joe 👍👍😀

[@cloud9076]

Thanks

[@alexanderharveyconrad2409]

Thanks.😊

[@Cubsfan_75]

Thanks lad

[@jfelton4153]

Wrong spelling - Mairi.

[@marykatehutchinson9933]

I love all of your songs🎤

[@djm99hhhfgra]

If you ever get the chance to go see them go their amazing

[@nextlifearotti]

I'm in Australia and they were appearing in a small town in the south of Ireland. I had my whole trip planned... air, car, accommodation... then I made a mistake... I calculated how much it was going to cost. (picture sad face) I'd have to mortgage the house!!!

[@mkisboring]

High Kings are amazing

[@maragretdowns698]

Love this Song xx

[@aestheticvibes-d9i]

Ok boomer

[@darthrevan-]

When my brother got married in 2014 me and my irish friends sang this I'm from Massachusetts and their from Ireland

[@brucecollins4729]

house stark.....this is a scottish sang just like many "irish" sangs.

[@darthrevan-]

@@brucecollins4729 I know I'm just saying me and my irish freinds sang this

[@brucecollins4729]

@@darthrevan- . sorry if you took it the wrong way.

[@darthrevan-]

@@brucecollins4729 your good no need to apologize

[@brucecollins4729]

@@darthrevan- irish folk bands adopted many scottish and english folk sangs in the early 60s(due to their limited repertoire) when irish folk bands were just starting out.

[@Omnicide101]

Just look at those first twelve or so seconds. Just four fellas vibin, having a great time. Gotta love it.

[@foggydew3614]

The songs of these lads sound so familiar to me, it's like I've heard them before but I'm not irish and no one in my family does even listen to them... Was I Irish in another life?

[@righartbourne3128]

We're all Irish in the end. 😁

[@nextlifearotti]

only if you were really lucky!!!

[@brucecollins4729]

well you must have been Scottish in another life because this songs Scottish.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

It's Scottish song song by our Celtic Irish brothers

[@Horselifestyle1]

I love your music

[@1948Bazzaman]

Bloody fantastic

[@Ben-hn4nw]

Classic home-school line dance song :)

[@Hideüm]

It sounds like a song that we played at a pirate's wedding. A girl named Marie and her husband or significant other are getting married, and their Captain officiates the marriage. This as they are now properly a married couple because Captain's at the time could officiate marriages.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

It's actually to commemorate a Hebrides island wedding also known as Lewis bridal song

[@gillianmcclain2837]

I’m very Irish and I look mainly very Scottish but I love Irish songs!! This Irish song is unique considering that they are usually sad or very gory 😂😂 tysm High Kings y’all are so underrated:(( I’m in a small Irish singing group with some close friends and this is one of our favorites:)

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

Mharis wedding is actually a Scottish song

[@jfelton4153]

@@amsodoneworkingnow1978 - spelling is Mairi. (Or Mhairi).

[@leylandblooter6515]

What do Scottish people look like then? I suppose I could just look in the mirror but I can't be arsed.😃

[@roseogrady8785]

Love it.

[@Irena_]

I want to dance and to sing with you! Russia💖

[@nicolemosgoller8577]

it sounds so good!!! fantastic :-)

[@romboutweltevreden1464]

how old are guys here

[@gorillamage9658]

14

[@AllThemDaves]

I love them with all my heart

[@alexkappeler201]

So good

[@androidps2613]

Are they singing an old music? So good!!😱😱😱

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

So old it's earned the name traditional Scottish song

[@fionablack9232]

love these guys...come from good Irish stock x

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

And the song from Scotland

[@MR-Mums]

This band is awsome and i'm just 15 years old

[@markmcculfor6113]

Ps4- Gamer dude..... What does you age matter here? I'm younger than you, but that doesn't change anything

[@geraldneary1948]

You've got good taste already.

[@jesussaves7261]

I love the high kings.

[@ianmagill4327]

Pure entertainment should be on tv

[@Omnicide101]

*You have unlocked: The Good Ending* (Da relented and Mary got her soldier boy)

[@MariaB.-ht3xt]

Who made the first die, mold? before it was jotted in the history? Which peoples, ethnicitie? Not the sling shoot and frosen potato kind? Correct me please, if I am wrong.

[@MariaB.-ht3xt]

There is anyone out there who could give a proper, precise answer, information what "Maries Weddig" means? Especially the language structure an spelling. "Marie(s)". Thank you wery much in advance for taking your time to educate.

[@mikeprice3162]

awsome singing

[@cassandramitch433]

Great song, love it

[@jacobmacbeth6540]

AMAZING! that is all I can say.

[@kevinwiley9696]

I’m so glad they have dropped the choreography from their concerts!!!😂😂😂😂

[@friederikeobst2188]

Super schön 👍

[@trainsplanesfarminggaming2024]

Ja. Ich liebe die irische Musik.

[@jolettahardman1543]

frikin love it!

[@kevinbaird4850]

Do you guys write your harmonies? or do you just sing and make up the harmonies? Either way it's super awesome!