William Wallace - Freedom's Gate
Freedom's Gate questions if Wallace was pre-destined
for his legendary status as romanticised in Braveheart.
Words - J Dawson
Music - D Dawson
Freedom's Gate questions if Wallace was pre-destined
for his legendary status as romanticised in Braveheart.
Words - J Dawson
Music - D Dawson
Glasgow City on the Clyde
Written by John Young , Lyrics - John Dawson
Thanks to Felipe Harder - Violin
Written by John Young , Lyrics - John Dawson
Thanks to Felipe Harder - Violin
For Ireland I'd Tell Not Her Name (Instrumental)
Also known as " Ar Éireann Ní Neosainn Cé Hí "
We also did a vocal version of this.
Silence Is Golden
This is our version of the song that was originally a hit for The Four Seasons
& The Tremeloes .
Thanks to John Young and Liz Sloan for their vocals
This is our version of the song that was originally a hit for The Four Seasons
& The Tremeloes .
Thanks to John Young and Liz Sloan for their vocals
Smile In Your Sleep (Hush)
A song about the Highland clearances .
Thanks to Bianca (Vocals) and Tom Wilson (Original arrangement)
Lyrics - Jim McLean
A song about the Highland clearances .
Thanks to Bianca (Vocals) and Tom Wilson (Original arrangement)
Lyrics - Jim McLean
I Dreamed There Was No War
A beautiful instrumental written by Glenn Frey .
Performed by Derek Weir / Guitar , & myself on keyboards
Still photos - Roy Tait
A beautiful instrumental written by Glenn Frey .
Performed by Derek Weir / Guitar , & myself on keyboards
Still photos - Roy Tait
Chevrolet
This is the new updated version of a song we did a few years ago
Thanks to David Ward - Vocals / Frank Michels - Guitar, Banjo & Fiddle.
This is the new updated version of a song we did a few years ago
Thanks to David Ward - Vocals / Frank Michels - Guitar, Banjo & Fiddle.
The Bomber Boys
Between 1939 and 1945 , 55,573 Lancaster Bomber crew lost their lives .
Their sacrifice was only officially recognised in 2012.
I am very proud that this piece was used at the Bomber Command Memorial ,
and also nominated in the 2016 Scottish BAFTA awards .
Between 1939 and 1945 , 55,573 Lancaster Bomber crew lost their lives .
Their sacrifice was only officially recognised in 2012.
I am very proud that this piece was used at the Bomber Command Memorial ,
and also nominated in the 2016 Scottish BAFTA awards .
God Bless the Working Man
Inspired by the story of The Stanrigg Pit Disaster in Plains near Airdrie .
Based on a lovely tune composed by Phil Cunningham - https://philcunningham.com
Words by J. Dawson
Inspired by the story of The Stanrigg Pit Disaster in Plains near Airdrie .
Based on a lovely tune composed by Phil Cunningham - https://philcunningham.com
Words by J. Dawson
Oor Wullie ( Sittin Oan His Pail )
Unless you were raised in Scotland,
you probably won' t get this !
Unless you were raised in Scotland,
you probably won' t get this !
Sarah's Song
Sarah's Song is a beautiful melody written by Phil Cunningham. https://philcunningham.com
Thanks to Jessie Morgan - Fiddle , John Tsai - Whistle
Sarah's Song lyrics were written by John Dawson
Sarah's Song is a beautiful melody written by Phil Cunningham. https://philcunningham.com
Thanks to Jessie Morgan - Fiddle , John Tsai - Whistle
Sarah's Song lyrics were written by John Dawson
The Harmonic Resonators / Fascination Music
The Harmonic Resonators sing the Māori lyrics to the Elvis classic
"Cant help falling in love with you"
The Harmonic Resonators sing the Māori lyrics to the Elvis classic
"Cant help falling in love with you"
Half A World Away
Ever since Liz and I recorded this song , I had always wanted to have a go
at making a video to accompany it ,
so with the help of Betty, Cait and young Emma ... here it is .
Written by Rolf Lovland
Ever since Liz and I recorded this song , I had always wanted to have a go
at making a video to accompany it ,
so with the help of Betty, Cait and young Emma ... here it is .
Written by Rolf Lovland
The Wild Mountainside
This is our version of a lovely song written by John Douglas
Thanks to Liz Sloan and John Young for their vocals .
This is our version of a lovely song written by John Douglas
Thanks to Liz Sloan and John Young for their vocals .
Forever Be Mine
This is based on the melody of Ar Éireann Ní Neosainn Cé Hí
Thanks to :
John Dawson - Lyrics , Liz Sloan - Vocals , John Logan - Photography - also
Bob Davidson , Cait McGlinchey and Iain Shaw (who appear in the video)
and Stephen McDade for the tin whistle on the instrumental version .
The Prayer
This song has been covered by Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groben,
Russell Watson Lulu and Charlotte Church.
It also won a golden globe for best song in 1999.
Pat Harold duets with Liz on this great song.
This song has been covered by Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groben,
Russell Watson Lulu and Charlotte Church.
It also won a golden globe for best song in 1999.
Pat Harold duets with Liz on this great song.
Popcorn
My version of Popcorn which I recorded over 30 years ago (scary !)
Originally written by Gershon Kingsley in 1969 ,
it became a huge worldwide hit for "Hotbutter" in 1972 .
My version of Popcorn which I recorded over 30 years ago (scary !)
Originally written by Gershon Kingsley in 1969 ,
it became a huge worldwide hit for "Hotbutter" in 1972 .
