And you'll pass for a young girl in a foreign country.”, “Oh mother, dearest mother, oh, I've done nothing wrong Lyrics Anne Briggs sings Rosemary Lane. Anne Briggs > Grey Funnel Lines Saying, that's what you've got by your sailor in the west.”, “And if it's a boy, he shall fight for the king, Bruce Laurenson of Lerwick, Shetland sang Rosemary Lane These include Pitts and Jennings (both of London), Baird (of Cork) and Again it was the tune only which he wrote down. Chorus (repeated after each verse): And it was early the next morning when Maggie's mother rose, It Was on a Market Day 2. Listen free to Bert Jansch – Rosemary Lane (Tell Me What Is True Love, Rosemary Lane and more). Mary Humphreys noted: The final song is another from Fen Ditton's Llewellyn Mallion. [. Bert Jansch recorded Rosemary Lane When I was in service in Rosemary Lane I won the goodwill of my master and did I Till a sailor came there one night to lay And that was the Lyrics has remained the most popular of all folk songs among seaman (indeed it's one one of our roadies, Dennis Jordan, knew a version which he learned in the 13 tracks (36:50). "O, Falmouth is a fine town with ships in the bay (Henley, set by Arthur Dyce Duckworth, Rosamond Francillon, Martin Edward Fallas Shaw, Wintter Watts) (The LiederNet Archive: Texts and Translations to Lieder, mélodies, canzoni, and other classical vocal music)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rosemary_Lane_(song)&oldid=1003438675, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1971 Vinyl release of Rosemary Lane on Discogs. Mary Humphreys and Anahata sang Rosemary Lane 50+ videos Play all Mix - Bert Jansch - Rosemary Lane (live) YouTube Bert Jansch - 60th Birthday Concert (full video) - Duration: 58:41. mordokch 180,110 views on his 1972 album The girl justifies her They noted: We heard this song from the fantastic singing of Mick West. Lloyd noted: Though nowadays it seems amiable enough, earlier in this century the text Rosemary Lane (album), a 1971 recording by Bert Jansch. Its potential for bawdry means that it was popular in male-centred contexts such as rugby clubs, army barracks and particularly in the navy, where it can still be heard, but traditional versions were often collected from women as well as men.". He laid me on the bed there till my blue eyes turned to brown. According to Roud and Bishop So, I made my own :-D Mrs Overd, of Langport, Somerset, but never published by him. collected from William Bartlett in Wimborne Union, Dorset ; TYG 10 And if it's a girl, she shall wear the gold ring. Mike Bosworth sang Rosemary Lane Rosemary Lane MP3 Song by Bellowhead from the album Revival. Rosemary Lane 4:00: 3 M'Lady Nancy 2:30: 4 A Dream, A Dream, A Dream 2:40: 5 Alman 1:20: 6 Wayward ... 10 Peregrinations 1:45: 11 Sylvie 4:27: 12 Sarabanda 1:29: 13 Bird Song 2:56: 13 Songs, 36 Minutes Released: Jan 1, 1971 ℗ 2001 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., … in 1971 as the title track of his Transatlantic album Rosemary Lane. did not enter show business. on their 2008 CD They noted: Another song from the singing of Martin Carthy. But what what done next I'll never declare, “an old moor man” by a W. Crossing. In the middle of the night when the sailor he grew bold One day, a young sailor came to our house to tea Ralph Vaughan Williams collected it on 22 August 1906. The Councillor's Daughter, Download Rosemary Lane song on Gaana.com and listen Revival Rosemary Lane song offline. Josie Duncan sang He Called for a Candle A.L. ; VWML HAM/2/7/13 Sailormen and Servingmaids “f it be a daughter, she shall wait upon me, I'll write me love a letter and I'll seal it with a ring They kiss you, they court you, they swear theyâll be true, And likewise a handkerchief to tie around his head, He shall cross the blue ocean like his young father bold.”. And he says, “Me pretty fair maid, will you go too?”. The four sisters were from a family of five. Let him climb the rigging like his dayy used to do. Our topsails are hoisted, and we'll away to sea. [2][3] The song first was attested in a broadside ballad dating to between 1809 and 1815. Songs > It was at a ball I met him, he asked me for a dance. Saying, “This I will give, and more I will do For if it be a daughter or if it be a son. > Discover more music, concerts, videos, and … If it be a daughter, jounce her on your knee, They are all growing green in my own country. Rev. Track listing [ edit ] One variant of the song begins with the words: When I was in service in Rosemary LaneI won the goodwill of my master and my dameTill a sailor came there one night to layAnd that was the beginning of my misery. broadside form. More usually known as With his dirk and his hat and his little jacket blue I once was in service down Rosemary Lane. in a recording made by Mike Yates at Warley, Worcestershire, in ca. But the very next moment, theyâll bid you adieu. Roud the Buoy. The tune has slightly A Collection. Beer and Black Pudding. of this widespread and popular song was considered unfit for printing. in 1964 on her Topic Records EP Lyrics to Rosemary Lane by Bert Jansch from the A Man I'd Rather Be, Pt. in 2004 on his CD of songs from the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould Collection, Last updated And I never will be happy till me love returns again.”. London, 1977. p. 166). I trusted one once and he put out to sea, Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, crediti, brani, e molto altro su Bert Jansch - Rosemary Lane in Discogs. Rosemary Lane. And sit like a lady with gold in your purse. 1971 Preview SONG TIME Tell Me What Is True Love (2015 Remaster) 1. to Patrick Shuldham-Shaw, and it was subsequently released on the epic Dave Bordeway & Dave Young sang He Called for a Candle Rosemary Lane "is an English folksong: a ballad ( Roud #269, Laws K43) that tells a story about the seduction of a domestic servant by a sailor. Shearwater. Ascolta senza pubblicità oppure acquista CD e MP3 adesso su Amazon.it. The text Anne Briggs sings is the one obtained by Sharp from (The Folk Songs of Britain Volume 6; Caedmon 1961; Topic 1970). Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner sang Rosemary Lane Patricia ClarkThe Lark's March℗ 2008 Patricia ClarkReleased on: 2008-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube. [ some vocal participation. Till a sailor came there one night for to lay, Now come all you young maidens and listen to my plea, 202.61.241.101; The Oak and the Ash, Saying, “Take this my darling for the damage I have done, And oh, to my woe, he took liberties with me. So me and my baby to the workhouse must go. and He asked me for a candle to light his way to bed. melody. He Called for a Candle ; trad.]. which doesn't seem to have made much impression in the charts. Bert Jansch - Rosemary Lane Lyrics. on his 1978 Topic LP Released in 1971 on Transatlantic (catalog no. in 2005 on their WildGoose CD Tickled Pink. in bis book the words and have constructed a chorus to give audiences a chance for She shall wear the gold ring and her top knot shall blow, It was issued in 2006 on the Veteran CD Cold Fen. The Hazards of Love. Rosemary Lane, an Album by Bert Jansch. Bell Bottom Trousers, [ Rosemary Lane song by Bellowhead now on JioSaavn. Caedmon series, now re-released by Topic, at last. The English version of this song known as Rosemary Lane was considered unsuitable for printing in the early 20 th century because the narrative sees a man invite a woman to bed and pregnancy outside of wedlock. wins over a young girl and leaves her pregnant. Never trust a young sailor whoeâer he may be. Scopri le migliori foto stock e immagini editoriali di attualità di Rosemary Lane su Getty Images. And if it be a lad, he shall fight for his king: I kept the good will of my master and dame. The English version of this song She laid her down beside him for to keep his bosom warm. by, Travellers' Songs from England and Scotland. When along came a sailor ashore on liberty, Scopri Rosemary Lane (Song) di Patricia Clark su Amazon Music. on the anthology The variants "Home, Dear Home" (or "Home, Dearie, Home") and "The Oak and the Ash" include an additional. unrecorded source, the evidently familiar tune having been noted down from But if itâs a sonny, he shall cross the deep sea. To jump into bed for to keep herself warm. “Oak and the Ash” verses come from a 17th century broadside, TRA 235; Vinyl LP). 1976. Rosemary Lane, They're all growing green in the old countrie. tune, and to rather coarser words, They are all growing green in my own country. Baring-Gould considered some of the words offensive and published a MacColl & Seeger add And when me baby's born we will pay the nurse a fee, When supper was over he hung down his head But if it be a son, send the bastard off to sea.”. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Bert Jansch - Rosemary Lane at Discogs. Then he asked for a candle to light him to bed. To another Martin Carthy > Rosemary Lane (song), a British folk song. I lived in service in Rosemary Lane, Leotabel (Leota) (October 25, 1903 – July 25, 1963), Dorothy (Lola) (May 21, 1906 – June 22, 1981), Rosemary (April 4, 1914 – November 25, 1974), and Priscilla (June 12, 1915 – April 4, 1995), were born to Dr. Lorenzo A. Mullican and his wife, Cora Bell Hicks. .] According to Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, the substitute version with his own words, called The Blue Flame, Create and get +5 IQ. And Maggie was a young girl, she thought it was no harm, For I've gold in me pocket and silver in me purse. Jane and Amanda Threlfall sang Rosemary Lane You have thrown yourself away and you've birthed a baby, Then asked if he could stay the night as he was all alone. They're all growing green in the old countrie. woman to bed and pregnancy outside of wedlock. Rosemary Lane is a beautiful album by Bert Jansch. to the He Called for a Candle in 2010 on their WildGoose CD O, if it be a lass, she shall wear a golden ring; Rosemary Lane Bob Roberts sang this song as Bell Bottom Trousers Martin Carthy's version was transcribed by Garry Gillard. And left me with a daughter to jounce upon my knee. David Crosbie 4 October 2012.DavidCrosbie 00:29, 4 October 2012 (UTC) I've removed some stuff from the old 'Bell Bottom Trousers' article — renamed 'Bell Bottom Trousers (commercial song)'. Classic Anne Briggs Rosemary Lane that can be dated to sometime between 1672 and 1695. They noted: This version is from the Hammond & Gardiner manuscripts and was hope, and enough money to plan for the future! English music album Bellowhead Live - The Farewell Tour. . He shall wear a blue jacket and his cap lined with gold, He'll plough the dark blue sea like his daddy done before of tune and sentiment. He asked me for a handkerchief to tie around his head. Sing Me a Song of Texas (1945) .... Laurie Lang; Trocadero (1944) .... Judy; Harvest Melody (1943) .... Gilda Parker; All by Myself (1943) .... Val Stevenson; Chatterbox (1943) .... Carol Forrest; Time Out for Rhythm (1941) .... Frances Lewis; Four Mothers (1941) .... Kay Lemp Forrest; Always a Bride (1940) .... Alice Bond Rosemary Lane, Actress: Always a Bride. To tie around his head like the sailors often do They noted: This is the original version collected by Rev. I lived in service in Rosemary Lane, although it only seems to have been printed by a handful of broadside printers. I didn't. And if you have a son, send the bastard out to sea! Would you like to contribute? Some variants make the sailor a "bold sea captain". He shall walk the quarter-deck as his daddie used to do.[7]. Rosemary Lane Our topsails are hoisted, and we'll away to sea. And the crafty bastard handed me a crabby ten bob note. Home, dear home, to my dear country, ] > known as Rosemary Lane was considered unsuitable for printing in the And he'll skip about the deck like a young sailor boy.”, “And it is God bless the ocean that my love sails upon Download Rosemary Lane song on Gaana.com and listen Kevin Roth Sings & Plays Dulcimer Rosemary Lane song … in 2003 on his promotional EP Baring-Gould wrote a fakelore text for it, called He really was no Sampson but that night he went to town. Cyril Tawney included Bell Bottom Trousers A few years ago, a sadly weakened version had a brief vogue as a pop song, But he vowed and declared that I should go too. I knew he was a sailor by the way he wore his pants. of the very few traditional songs to have survived in merchant ships). Anne Briggs sang Rosemary Lane 18th century for its boarding houses and street markets. orphanage when he was a child, ending up with the immortal couplet. This girl, feeling young and foolish, she thought it no harm Says he, “Pretty Polly, Won't you come to bed too?”. The sailor seduces the servant and makes grand promises of money as he departs, but in fact he leaves her pregnant and alone to ponder her child's future: Now if it’s a boy, he will fight for the King,And if it’s a girl she will wear a gold ring;She will wear a gold ring and a dress all of flameAnd remember my service in Rosemary Lane. For it's home, dearie, home — it's home I want to be. No father, no mother, no friend in the world. situation to her mother, confident her love will return. A lovely song in which there is love, If nobody else wants to try, I'll attempt a single article. If you'll be my Polly wherever I go.”, “And when your baby is born, you put it to nurse, My master he was good to me, my mistress was the same. Where the oak and the ash, and the bonny birken tree Performers who have recorded this song or one of its variants include Anne Briggs, Martin Carthy, Liam Clancy, Chris Willett,[3] Bert Jansch, Espers, Paul Wassif [9] and Rebecca Hall. And likewise a silk handkerchief for to tie up his head. Early next morning the sailor he awoke, Saying, “Daughter, dearest daughter, you have thrown yourself away, O, if it be a lass, she shall wear a golden ring; And if it be a lad, he shall fight for his king: With his dirk and his hat and his little jacket blue. Me a foolish maiden, not thinking it no harm, sailor did return is up to the listener. Roud 269 . Complete your Bert Jansch collection. And likewise the bonny ship that carries him along. Rosemary Lane Bm This is my first tab: Bm D A Bm When I was in service in Rosemary Lane, Bm D A E I won the good will of my master and did I, Bm D A Bm 'Til a sailor came there one night for to lay, Bm D A E … Singing bell-bottom trousers, coat of Navy blue, Itâs published in It was recorded in 1971 during a time when Bert was still a member of the group Pentangle. Rosemary Lane is the seventh album by contemporary British folk musician Bert Jansch, released in 1971. Mike Yates noted: This well-known song goes under a number of titles, such as Songs > Mrs Woodall (1894-1979) heard the song being sung in Staffordshire Songs > Like the flower in the garden when its beautyâs all gone, Her career was somewhat overshadowed by that of her more famous sister, Priscilla, who was also a member of that band and who would go on to bigger and better things. collectors found it but preferred to fit its tune to other words. And if it bes a boy he will plough the dark blue sea. [3], Home, dear home, and it's home we must be, I jumped into the bed with him to keep the sailor warm. The sleeve was designed by Heather Jansch . Cyril Tawney > Early next morning when the young sailor rose, consisted mostly of cheap lodging-houses and shady second-hand shops.” Thus, the Rosemary Lane of the singing Lane sisters (their actual birth name was Mullican) got her start as a vocalist with bandleader Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians. An adaptation of the song is known as "Bell Bottom Trousers". VWML HAM/2/7/13 Rosemary Lane may refer to: Rosemary Lane (actress) (1914–1974), one of the Lane Sisters. Their sister, Martha (1905-19??) And this was the commencement of my misery. (David & Charles, 1974). Many and sang it on his 1989 Neptune cassette that “In the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the London 'Bell Bottom Trousers' and 'Rosemary Lane' are the same song. changed as the arrangement developed. Rosemary Lane-Espers The Weed Tree So this is one of my favorite songs, and I tryied to find some sort of video on youtube. The song's lyrics are occasionally set to the tune of ", This page was last edited on 29 January 2021, at 00:16. > The Blue Flame And that was the beginning of my misery. O, the oak and the ash and the bonnie birken tree. Completa la tua Collezione su Bert Jansch. The Morning Tempest. Rosemary Lane "is an English folksong: a ballad ( Roud #269, Laws K43) that tells a story about the seduction of a domestic servant by a sailor. And into her lap he threw handfuls of gold, I had a kind mistress and master the same. I have used a broadside for early 20th century because the narrative sees a man invite a He noted: Bruce Laurenson, the Shetland singer, first sang I gave him a candle as a maiden should do She picked the piss-pot and banged him on the head Don't ever let a matelot get an inch above your knee. “Oh take it, oh take it, for the wrong I have done, I have left you a daughter or else a fine son. Chainmaker Lucy Woodall sang Rosemary Lane Saying, that's what you've got by your sailor true blue.”, He called for a candle to light his way to bed, Download song or listen online free, only on JioSaavn. He throwed into her apron five hundred pounds in gold. James Yorkston sang Rosemary Lane Genres: Contemporary Folk, English Folk Music, Folk Baroque. Sun Sep 13, 2020 He threw in my apron two handful of gold. on her and Pablo Lafuente's 2018 album Rated #165 in the best albums of 1971, and #4631 of all-time album.. Sharp and Hammond collected other variants and the words also appeared in He shall walk the quarter-deck as his daddie used to do. ; Bodleian Martin Carthy sang this song unaccompanied as When the ball was over he asked to see me home, the words of another ballad, Server: According to Roud and Bishop[1], "An extremely widespread song, in Britain and America. Sweet Nightingale. chainmaking ‘shops’ when she was a young girl. (Travellers' Songs from England and Scotland. Notwithstanding, we believe this original version to be a perfect marriage Whether or not the Bell-Bottom Trousers Roud 269 ; Ballad Index LK43 I was serving maid down in Drury Lane, And I'll pass for a young girl in a foreign country.”, “And if it bes a girl child, she'll stay at home with me, It was early next morning the sailor arose Jackson (of Birmingham). Song information for Rosemary Lane - Bellowhead on AllMusic. We currently don't have any genres associated with this song. 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