Caledonia

[barnflatwyngarde]

As we approach New Year, I thought that I would share this beautiful song.

As a proud Scot, it moves me to my core.

Happy New Year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP8A9rtg0iI

[Sam Flynn]

Nice one. I was expecting Auld lang syne, but was pleasantly surprised

[barnflatwyngarde]

Nice one. I was expecting Auld lang syne, but was pleasantly surprised

Glad you like it Sam.

Cheers!

[Mayerling]

Thank you. It was lovely. And I have liked McLean's singing and songs since his "American Pie" and "Vincent" (one of my favorites) came out in the 1970s.

My favorite Scottish patriot tune (of recent times) was "There Was a Soldier".

Jeff

[DirectorDave]

I'm no Arab...but Leo Sayer's cover of Michael Marra's "Hamish the Goalie" always stirs the blood.

https://soundcloud.com/leo-sayer/hamish-the-goalie-by-michael

[GUT]

This one will do me

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PHUcRTvdcbM

[Graham]

Thank you. It was lovely. And I have liked McLean's singing and songs since his "American Pie" and "Vincent" (one of my favorites) came out in the 1970s.

My favorite Scottish patriot tune (of recent times) was "There Was a Soldier".

Jeff

Wrong MacLean, Jeff! 'Caledonia' is by a genuine Scot called Dougie MacLean
and is a standard at just about every folk-club in the UK! It really a great song, though.

And you know what Dr Johnson said about 'patriotism'.....

Graham

[Robert]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsm6KNFGQnM

[Mayerling]

Wrong MacLean, Jeff! 'Caledonia' is by a genuine Scot called Dougie MacLean
and is a standard at just about every folk-club in the UK! It really a great song, though.

And you know what Dr Johnson said about 'patriotism'.....

Graham

I may have a bad eye and a tin ear then, Graham, he looked like the same man. But it was a pretty song.

"The last refuge of a scoundrel." Yes I heard Dr. Johnson's definition and epigram. It was trounced a little by Ambrose Bierce (calling Johnson a distinguished but inferior lexicographer), and saying that it actually is the first refuge. Witness the buffoon entering the White House and his choices for cabinet and similar posts. Bierce and Johnson are correct.

Jeff

[Robert]

Good news for the Scots : SIR Andy Murray.

[Graham]

I may have a bad eye and a tin ear then, Graham, he looked like the same man. But it was a pretty song.

"The last refuge of a scoundrel." Yes I heard Dr. Johnson's definition and epigram. It was trounced a little by Ambrose Bierce (calling Johnson a distinguished but inferior lexicographer), and saying that it actually is the first refuge. Witness the buffoon entering the White House and his choices for cabinet and similar posts. Bierce and Johnson are correct.

Jeff

Easy mistake-a to make-a!

Johnson didn't mean to be complimentary either to 'scoundrels' or to 'patriotism'. And in fairness to Johnson, who I always admired, I think his name is remembered somewhat more than Ambrose Bierce's.

Graham

[barnflatwyngarde]

I'm no Arab...but Leo Sayer's cover of Michael Marra's "Hamish the Goalie" always stirs the blood.

https://soundcloud.com/leo-sayer/ham...lie-by-michael

DirectorDave,
Thanks for this, it's a real curio.

Michael Marra is one of my heroes, his album "Posted Sober" is a thing of beauty.

Michael Marra is Scotland's best kept secret.

Cheers!

[Mayerling]

Easy mistake-a to make-a!

Johnson didn't mean to be complimentary either to 'scoundrels' or to 'patriotism'. And in fairness to Johnson, who I always admired, I think his name is remembered somewhat more than Ambrose Bierce's.

Graham

Recognize that (Johnson also made that cutting remark about "oats", horses, and Scots). The good Doctor must have been a fascinating man, but a bit strong regarding his viewpoints. He made a really interesting comment on the American "revolt" of the 1770s, and how fascinating it was that so many men wanted more liberty but kept slaves. Good point.

You are right, Johnson is better remembered than Bierce (despite the latter's mysterious end in Mexico). However, in Bierce's own mind - well that was an entirely different matter.

Jeff