Dating from the 1700s this old folk song is very famous the world over.
But have you heard "The Parting Glass"? Another Scottish traditional song, often sung at the end of a gathering of friends. It has also long been sung in Ireland and was purportedly the most popular parting song in Scotland before Robert Burns and "Auld Lang Syne".
I heard this earlier in the year when watching the wonderful 1998 film 'Waking Ned' (Devine). 'Fill to me the Parting Glass' was composed by Shaun Davey for the closing sequence of the film, the words are traditional set to his new, original melody. In 2002 Shaun Davey re-orchestrated the song to include full orchestra, choir and pipes.
But have you heard "The Parting Glass"? Another Scottish traditional song, often sung at the end of a gathering of friends. It has also long been sung in Ireland and was purportedly the most popular parting song in Scotland before Robert Burns and "Auld Lang Syne".
I heard this earlier in the year when watching the wonderful 1998 film 'Waking Ned' (Devine). 'Fill to me the Parting Glass' was composed by Shaun Davey for the closing sequence of the film, the words are traditional set to his new, original melody. In 2002 Shaun Davey re-orchestrated the song to include full orchestra, choir and pipes.
All together now, join hands... it's New Year's Eve
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