The Skye Boat Song – cover by Ella
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Cinematography and Production
Benjamin Fraser McKenzie
Music Production and Arrangement
Adrian Hannan
Special thanks to:
Spud, Carla, Cael and Orlando
Kings Creek Retreat
https://www.kingscreekretreat.com.au/
Elaine and Andrew
Avon Mist Fold
Gown from Shazzam
Headpiece by Benjamin Fraser McKenzie
Cloak by Melissa Tito
and a very special thanks to Liane Peyra
Lyrics
Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
Onward the sailors cry
Carry the lad that’s born to be king
Over the sea to Skye
Loud the wind howls
Loud the waves roar
Thunderclaps rend the air
Baffled our foes
Stand by the shore
Follow they will not dare
Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
Onward the sailors cry
Carry the lad that’s born to be king
Over the sea to Skye
Many’s the lad fought on that day
Well the claymore did wield
When the night came
Silently lain
Dead on Culloden field
Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
Onward the sailors cry
Carry the lad that’s born to be king
Over the sea to Skye
Though the waves heave
Soft will ye sleep
Ocean’s a royal bed
Rocked in the deep
Flora will keep
Watch by your weary head
Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
Onward the sailors cry.
Carry the lad that’s born to be king
Over the sea to Skye
34 Comments
I am just wondering is outlander a true story?its an oustanding series..it touches deep down may soul..
I'm not Scottish either but this song make me beat a heart. Bonnie Prince Charlie it was a sad story. For he was trying to bring Scotland back to her people.
This song was written by Sir Harald Boulton. Ella sings the actual lyrics of the song. It has been sung by many folks with different versions of lyrics, most notably in the movie Outlander. The battle at Culloden, which I have actually visited, makes us all wonder and of course was the inspiration for this song. I cannot understand to this day the mind set of the Scotts. 5000 men, and maybe women too I guess, going up against 15 thousand English troops who had cannons that demolished the frontal assault of the Scots. From the books I have read the battle lasted less than 30 min. Some accounts say almost 15 min. It is like Pickets charge at Gettysburg. OMG the brutality of it all.
Sing me a song of a lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
Merry of soul, she sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye
Billow and breeze, islands and seas
Mountains of rain and sun (mountains of rain and sun)
All that was good, all that was fair
All that was me is gone
Sing me a song of a lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
Merry of soul, she sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye
Sing me a song of a lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
there are some great renditions of this song and many other songs but it seems that Ella has a way of making them so beautiful and memorable….
Beautiful country wonderful friendly people
They're currently playing this song at the Queen's funeral procession up Windsor Castle. 😢
Her Majesty's final requested song to be played a her funeral.😪
RIP HRH QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Haunting & beautiful love it in Outlander tv series. 💕
love it but for the backing instruments
So energizing
So luv you class voice can't wait for more 😍 💗
Such a beautiful song.
Her Majesty Loves Scotland
voice of an angle.
I'm from the north of Portugal, in my blood flue Celtic warriors blood, in my soul shine the light of our bravely ancestors. Lets honor them and unite all off the ancestors Celtic Tribes… The Braccaris from Lusitania say "present".
Interesting how this manner of singing resembles karnatic singing, the ancient Indian singing.
omg – she's a Celtic "goddessette" 🙂 — a wonderful rendition, indeed !!
너무 좋아! 사랑해요~ ♡
When I was a kid I used to think that The Sky(e) Boat Song must be about a space ship
This is a really nice version
Well I am Fiona Mckinnon my father was Angus Mckinnon we hale from New Zealand and I’m part Maori and Scottish my dad was so proud of his Scottish heritage as am I . I’ve yet to get to Scotland xx
As Beautiful as Ever, Dear. I’m happy to see all your listeners. I love all the songs you have recorded here. God Bless you.❤
Why does she produce so little
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I’m a proud American but more proud of where I came from. These songs bring life to stories my dad and grandpa would tell me as a kid.
Nice to hear the real traditional lyrics, not the TV rewrite.
This song makes me think of my late Lady because she was from the Scottish town of Blantyre. I've never been to Scotland, but I adore it from pictures and movies and the way she was talking about her country. Beautiful song and music.
She ain't bad 😏
so beautiful. And there are highlander cattle, they are so cute
C'est magnifique, Ella ! J'adore ! Je m'abonne avec grand plaisir ! 🙏🙏👌👌🤗🤗🌹🌹🎧🎧
Qué música más bonita con aire medieval y escocés
What can you say about this beautiful singer……!red haired Ella….the best version of this song you will ever hear! Stunning!
Such a wonderful voice. Thanks