Whether the song and the play originated at the same time or one preceded the other we will now never know. And we’ll all of us go away. He noted: Like Poor Old Horse, the song is far more widely known than the play from which it comes. Church bells are up. All songs of the album Of course, it is all down to that world-famous English folk song The Derby Ram, or As I Was Going To Derby as some folk prefer to call it. Ages Of Man The song is also the anthem of Derby Football Club, who are known, of course, as “The Rams.” folk songs; Lyrics. Iit grew so very high, Wild Rover This version from the singing of A.L.Lloyd, who writes in his Folk Song in England : "Survivals of agricultural magic-making abound in our folk song even today though as the old meaning becomes unclear what was once I've sang The Derby Ram many times in the past at folk clubs around derby. 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John Peel Song information for Derby Ram - Ian Campbell Folk Group on AllMusic The Derby Ram (Sailor's) As I was going to Derby, 'twas on a market day I met the finest ram, sirs, that ever was fed upon hay That's a lie, that's a lie That's a lie, a lie, a lie! by Traditional Folk-1867. Lyrics. And if you’d been down in Derby, Now all the men in Derby By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy . About “Derby Ram” A fun one for the crew where the singer would often make up new ridiculous lies to add as additional verses. The ram has been associated with Derby for centuries - the northern part of the county is hill-farming sheep country. - and makes it a secular equivalent to carol singing. Tthat ever was fed on hay. A.L. Anonymous - The Derby Ram high quality sheet music available for download. The New Christy Minstrels Tell Tall Tales! The legendary Derby Ram in action (from here) This character has been a familiar figure to Derbians for some time, his fame captured in the folk song ‘The Derby (or Darby) Ram”, recorded by the antiquarian Jewitt recorded in the middle of the 19 th century (see below). Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes [20] James Madison Carpenter recorded several versions in the 1920s and 1930s, around northeastern England and Scotland, all of which can be heard on the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library website. Chorus Another variant was learned from singers of Nottingham Traditional Music Club and recorded as The Derby Ram (#1) by John Roberts and Tony Barrand (Dark Ships In The Forest: Ballads Of The Supernatural - Folk Legacy Records, Inc, FSI-65, Cassette 1977, CD 1977). The Derby Ram. Compare to this song John Kirkpatrick et al's The Derby Tup on the Folkworks project and subsequent 1998 Fellside CD Wassail!. The Derby Ram… "The Derby Ram" 1. It covered an acre of land. This gives a lovely excuse for further bawdy verses as people queue up for the interesting bits. Pete Seeger (May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer, political activist and author, and a key figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival.He is particularly loved as the author (or co-author) of the songs Where Have All the Flowers Gone, If I Had a Hammer, and Turn, Turn, Turn.One of his brothers is Mike Seeger; Peggy Seeger is his half-sister. only get one. [21][22][23][24], Irish traditional singer Robert Cinnamond sang "Derby Ram" in 1955,[25] whilst Danny Brazil of Gloucestershire, England, sang a version called "Salsbury Ram" learnt from his Irish traveller parents. The last verse implies it was a visiting song - “if you give us more ale, we’ll go away and stop making this noise” which is the outdoor equivalent of the more domestic: Two Magicians Llewellyn Jewitt wrote about the song in his The Ballads and Songs of Derbyshire of 1867, asserting that song had been alluded to for at least a century before that. [18] Alan Lomax recorded a singer named Arthur Lennox of Aberdeen singing a version to in 1949,[19] which he learnt from his father and was known to be performed by his great-grandfather; the recording can be heard via the Alan Lomax archive. I’ve nothing more to say, - about Mat Williams, Learn Grammar with Music! The Oak And The Ash The Derby Ram by Mat Williams (2012) Country / Folk. Folk; Traditional. John Peel John Barleycorn And every time he waggled it Derby Ram (3) They brought the beast to Der-by-town, And drove him with a stick, And all the girls in Der-by-town Paid a quar-ter to see his ... Greensleeves By English Folk Song. The Derby Ram . Refrain And sing tithery i re-oo-ry ann, Sing tither i o day. Notable American performers of the song include the famous Appalachian singer Jean Ritchie, who sang her family version to Alan Lomax in 1949,[27] which can be heard online via the Alan Lomax archive. Wahrscheinlich wurde der Song von der Regimentskapelle gespielt zum öffentlichen Marschieren und der Text wurde wohl eher in den Barracken … Refrain: And if you don't believe me, And think I tell a lie, Just you go down to Derby, And you'll see the same as I. folk songs; Lyrics. Was covered in 1 song. This song orig­ inated in England as part of an ancient play, and is heard on this record with the accompaniment of a guitar and a dulcimer. There are a number of References to a ram throughout the architecture of Derby – perhaps the most notable is a large street sculpture on the junction of East Street and Albion Street by Michael Pegler.[42]. I never was known to lie, [5] Dozens of other traditional English singers from all over England have been recorded singing variants of the song, including William Rew of Devon (1954),[6] Ben Baxter of Norfolk (1955),[7] Kathleen Gentle of Westmorland (1968),[8] Adge Blackburn of Lincolnshire (1970),[9] Les Hartley of Yorkshire (1975),[10] Bob Mills of Hampshire (1981),[11] and naturally many traditional singers in Derbyshire. [3][4], Charlie Wills of Symondsbury, Dorset was recorded singing a lively rendition to Peter Kennedy in 1952. The Lincolnshire Poacher This is an old song, first published in 1775 but much older than this in the oral tradition. There are many and various different versions of the old folk song "The Derby Ram" but they all have in common, references to the enormous size of the creature. 2 pages. Came a-begging for his eyes, They rattled against the sun. You’ll also find a ram sculpture by Michael Pegler in the city centre. The Derby Ram - Folk Song - Leslie Fyson - Baritone The Derby Ram - Adapted by John Feierabend Randy Kaplan (Live) - "The Derby Ram" Download SoundHound The only App that can give you results through singing and humming search! He fed him twice a day, The Derby ram : Song words index : As I was going to Derby 'Twas on on a market day I spied the biggest ram, sir That ever was fed on hay . "The Derby Ram" 1. Derby - The Derby Ram w/e 10 March 2002; As I was going to Derby, upon a market day, I saw the finest ram, sir, that ever was fed on hay. 1. [34] Lots of traditional recordings were also made throughout Canada by folklorists such as Helen Creighton, Edith Fowke and Kenneth Peacock. The Derby Ram by Traditional Folk - discover this song's samples, covers and remixes on WhoSampled ... GET AD-FREE WHOSAMPLED PREMIUM! The Darby Ram (1867) We think the following song of "The Darby Ram" fairly entitled to go into our column of "Wit and Humor." It’s a cracking good song, “The Derby Ram.” I like it so much, in fact, that I’ve just sung it through ninety-nine times without stopping. In fact the Derby Ram is probably one of the most widespread folk songs in the English-speaking world. The eagles came and built their nests Other characters include his keeper and Beelzebub and Little Devil Doubt who solicit for … The Derby Ram. [2] By some accounts, US President George Washington once sang "The Derby Ram" to the twin sons of Oliver Ellsworth, William Wolcott Ellsworth and Henry Leavitt Ellsworth (b. also available on The Legend of Sweeney's Men : Anthology 2004 [47], The New Christy Minstrels released an adaptation based on the Darby Ram, "Down to Darby" on their 1963 album Daddle-i-day, &c. [8] And of this tail so long, Sir, 'Twas ten miles and an ell, They made a goodly rope, Sir, To toll the market bell. As I went down to Derby town, All on a summer's day, It's there I saw the finest ram, That's ever fed on hay. Pete Seeger (May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer, political activist and author, and a key figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival.He is particularly loved as the author (or co-author) of the songs Where Have All the Flowers Gone, If I Had a Hammer, and Turn, Turn, Turn.One of his brothers is Mike Seeger; Peggy Seeger is his half-sister. Lloyd sang an upbeat version of "The Derby Ram" with banjo and chorus accompaniment on English Drinking Songs (1956). This version was recorded by Derbyshire-based Folk group Rams Bottom in the 1970s. Main genre: Country / Folk. Tom Service considers the question of who wrote the first folk song. This costume is part of a short play or performance performed at Christmas time which includes the Derby Ram song, a dance by the ram and then a mock killing of the ram by the other performers. [12][13][14][15][16], The song appears to have been popular in Scotland. The Girl I Left Behind Me The wool upon his back, sir, it reached into the sky. A ram was also adopted as the county’s regimental mascot in 1865, a tradition which continues to this day. And I heard the young ’uns cry. The Derby Ram, a song by The Yetties on Spotify We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. I met the biggest ram, me boys John Barleycorn I knew it as a child: The words are a tall story about meeting an impossibly gigantic ram on the way to Derby, with a chorus of "Indeed, Sir, 'Tis true, Sir, I never would tell a Lie, And if you'd been to Derby… Declension. Mat invited some fellow folk musicians to share him for this album and add more traditional instruments, such as the Irish Whistle, Uilleann Pipes and Bodhran. Because of its popularity, the city of Derby has adopted ram imagery in its architecture and for its sports teams. And all the men of Derby Came begging for his tail, To ring St George's passing-bell From top of Derby jail. Places Cited: Derby. The Derby Ram If you want any more you can sing it yourself” Two Magicians Log In I have included, where appropriate, notes about the source of words and lyrics. The Derby Ram. Folk; Traditional. “The Derby Ram” or “As I was Going to Derby” is a traditional tall tale English folk song (Roud 126) that tells the story of a ram of gargantuan proportions and the difficulties involved in butchering, tanning, and otherwise processing its carcass. Refrain And sing tithery i re-oo-ry ann, Sing tither i o day. They grew so very long, The following version is the one transcribed by Llewellynn Jewitt in The Ballads and Songs of Derbyshire (1867). British folk rock band Erland and the Carnival released a version of the song on their 2010 self-titled album, changing the lyrics to refer to a suicide which occurred in Derby in 2008. You’d seen him the same as I. As I went down to Derby all on a summer’s day, ‘Twas there I saw the biggest sheep that ever was fed on hay. A variant was learned from singers of the Nottingham Traditional Music Club and recorded as The Derby Ram by John Roberts and Tony Barrand (Dark Ships In The Forest: Ballads Of The Supernatural - Folk Legacy Records, Inc., FSI-65, 1977 LP, Side 2, Band 1, and 1997 CD, trk#7). “The Derby Ram” wurde zum Regimentsong des Derbyshire Militia in 1855 und sie machten den Bock zu ihrem Maskottchen. Dashing Away With A Smoothing Iron Words & Music: Traditional, [26], Since the eighteenth century when George Washington sang the song, many versions have remained in the oral tradition of rural Americans. Positively pagan. 3:59 PREVIEW John Barleycorn. Dashing Away With A Smoothing Iron The Derby Ram This ram he had two horns, my lads This ram and I got drunk, sir, as drunk as drunk could be, And when we sobered up, sir, we were far away out on the sea. “The Derby Ram” was made the regimental song of the Derbyshire Militia in 1855 and they adopted the ram as their mascot. [41] Similarly, the football team, Derby County F.C. Scarborough Fair The butcher that stuck this ram, my lads, The wool upon his back, sir, it reached into the sky. [Fm Eb Cm Db Ab C F Ebm G D Am] Chords for The Derby Ram - an unbelievable folk song from Derbyshire.wmv with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. Easy Guitar with TAB. Origin and meaning of The Lincolnshire Poacher. Mastering the 6/8 rhythm ta ti ta ti, practicing the intervals La/Do and Do\\La, with an ascending tonic arpeggio. It refers to a traditional English folk song called the Derby Ram. The verse about the tail is puzzling - if the tail reaches down to hell, why does it ring the church bell? That reached right down to hell, 1791), while staying at the Reeves - Wright mansion home in 1796 during one of his visits to Hartford, Connecticut. Merle Travis recorded a version of the song which was called Darby's Ram. According to folk musician and historian Pete Castle, it … Very secular, in fact. The Derby Ram. “The Derby Ram” was made the regimental song of the Derbyshire Militia in 1855 and they adopted the ram as their mascot. Ages Of Man. The county town of Derby has been associated with a ram for several centuries; “The Derby Ram” is a traditional folk song about a huge ram which is depicted as a sculpture. However, the origin of the song … The first three stanzas of this version are sung thus: Helen Hartness Flanders collected versions of the song in both Shaftsbury and Springfield, Vermont, which featured an alternative nonsense-syllable refrain: An alternative recording of the song is found on the Derbyshire Folk and Dialect Vinyl LP "Ey Up Mi Duck, A celebration of Derbyshire. We don’t do things by halves in Derbyshire. This version of The Derby Ram This Ram jumped o'er a wall, Sir, His tail caught on a briar, It reached from Darby town, Sir, All into Leicestershire. The Derby Ram. 2. Now the man who fattened this ram, me boys, he must've been very rich, And the man who sung this song must be a lying son of a -- The Derby Ram See more of Folk Musician Memes on Facebook. [28] Fellow Appalachians Bascam Lamar Lunsford (1928, 1937 and 1956),[29][30][31] Fiddlin' John Carson (1930),[32] Doug Wallin (1983)[33] also recorded versions learnt within their communities. Was up to his knees in blood, Commentary written by Gillian Goodman, Grade: Fourth Origin: England – Folk Song Key: F Major Time: 6/8 Form: AA, verse/refrain Rhythm: beginners: | ta ti ta ti | ta/a ti | syncopation Pitches: intermediate: So … The Raggle Taggle Gypsy 1. The man that fed this ram, my lads, One of the things I like about folk music is the way that songs are interpreted and changed to address different audiences around the country, by way of example, the sign off track, "The Exmoor Ram" is a West Country variation on "The Derby Ram" with the folk of Pickery mailgned as those that tend to exageration, rather than the liars of Derby. This places it in midwinter - maybe on Twelfth Night with the Lord of Misrule? which rounds off many rather more polite folk-songs. (nicknamed "The Rams") have taken the ram as their club mascot. So even if a full south stand was to sing it, I can't see it helping the team on … My Folders Organise songs, worksheets and games in your personal set of folders Grade: Fourth Origin: England – Folk Song Key: F Major Time: 6/8 Form: AA, verse/refrain Rhythm: beginners: | ta ti ta ti | ta/a ti | syncopation Pitches: intermediate: So … So does being in a rowdy pub and having imbibed several alcoholic beverages before singing. It refers to a traditional English folk song called the Derby Ram. [35][36][37][38][39][40], The song and the association of a ram with the town of Derby and used by a number of groups based there. This "Favorite Folk Song" kit is intended to help you teach the folk song and reinforce historical content and vocabulary at the same time. “The cup and the bottle lie on the shelf, T he countdown has started to The Derby Folk Festival 2020 At Home, which takes place online from 2 – 4 October.Complementing the fantastic line-up of four three-hour online concerts over the weekend is a varied Fringe programme, which this year will take the form of videos and posts shared through the festival’s Facebook page.. That reached up to the moon, For they were of a football’s size. The Derby Ram by Mat Williams (2012) Country / Folk. Without the obscenity, "The Derby Ram" may rightly be described as a comic song; it was performed by mummers and in fact has a mummers play built around it. arranged & performed by Mat Williams, Now this old ram, he had a tail As I went down to Derby all on a summer’s day, ‘Twas there I saw the biggest sheep that ever was fed on hay. Presumably the tune was played for public marching by the regimental band and the words sung inside the barracks so as not to offend those of a nervous disposition. Read, download The Derby Ram for free ( ISBNs: 9781579997830, 9781622773008 ). Presumably the tune was played for public marching by the regimental band and the words sung inside the barracks so as not to offend those of a nervous disposition. Main genre: Country / Folk. Hey ringle dangle, hey ringle day, It was the biggest ram, sir, that ever was fed on hay. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy . Many other recordings were made in the southern United States, and Helen Hartness Flanders collected many versions in the New England region. The Derby Ram or As I was Going to Derby is a traditional tall tale English folk song (Roud 126) that tells the story of a ram of gargantuan proportions and the difficulties involved in butchering, tanning, and otherwise processing its carcass. The wool on this ram’s back, my boys, Daddle-i-day, &c. [8] And of this tail so long, Sir, 'Twas ten miles and an ell, They made a goodly rope, Sir, To toll the market bell. 1. Looking at the words, the ram’s horns were obviously extra-special as they get two verses, whereas the feet, the wool etc. The Lincolnshire Poacher This is an old, old song, one of many “boasting songs” where the bragging is so outrageous that it orbits out of any connection with reality. A boy went up in January The Mermaid And indeed, my lads, it’s true, my lads, The Derby Ram (Sailor's) As I was going to Derby, 'twas on a market day I met the finest ram, sirs, that ever was fed upon hay That's a lie, that's a lie That's a lie, a lie, a lie! It appears in the Roud Folk Song Index as entry number 126. This Ram jumped o'er a wall, Sir, His tail caught on a briar, It reached from Darby town, Sir, All into Leicestershire. Daddle-i-day, &c. [9] This Ram had four legs to walk on, Sir, This Ram had four legs to stand, Refrain: And if you don't believe me, And think I tell a lie, Just you go down to Derby, And you'll see the same as I. © ClassicRocks, Mat Williams 2012. by Traditional Folk-1867. which rounds off many rather more polite folk-songs. The tall tale and children's folksong, The Derby Ram, has delighted children (and adults) for generations, and is stunningly brought to life in this … The Derby Ram. The traditional singer Jeannie Robertson sang a version learnt from her mother to Hamish Henderson in 1960,[17] which can be heard on the Tobar an Dualchais website. While liking the song I find it a bit monotonous to sing and listen to and have never felt inspired by it. King Henry For easy guitar (TAB). Songs include Draw a Bucket of Water, Old Doc Jones, Goin' to the Party, Oh Susanna, I've Been Workin' on the Railroad, Fed My Horse, Ridin' in a Buggy, Lots O' Fish in Bonavist' Harbor, The Bird's Courting Song, Johnson Boys, The Derby Ram and Weevily Wheat. Chorus - about the Album Click image to enlarge. It’s derived from a traditional folk song . ELLIOT DAVIES uncovers the fascinating and grotesque origins of Derby’s city mascot – a giant ram. But give us another pint of beer The Derby Ram is part of a Christmas visiting custom from Derbyshire. He is joined by ethnomusicologist and folk singer Dr Fay Hield as well as folklore expert Steve Roud. He noted: Like Poor Old Horse, the song is far more widely known than the play from which it comes. The Girl I Left Behind Me The horns that grew on this ram’s head, And every time he shook his head [2] RealAudio and MIDI versions of the tune can be found at this webpage (archived). The Derby Ram page 74 England George Washington is said to have used a version of this early tall tale to entertain children. Derby Ram (3) They brought the beast to Der-by-town, And drove him with a stick, And all the girls in Der-by-town Paid a quar-ter to see his ... Greensleeves By English Folk Song. Easy Guitar with TAB. Enjoy the music and read along as you listen! Folk and Traditional Song Lyrics: Darby Ram. Even whether they had separate existences before they came together can not be ascertained. And the little boy who held the bowl Where this is attributed to a … Was carried away by the flood. And every time he opened his mouth, 2012 Preview SONG TIME Dashing Away With the Smoothing Iron. Chorus The Darby Ram The Darby Ram They brought the beast to Derbytown, And drove him with a stick, And all the girls in Derbytown Paid a quarter to see his cho: Maybe you don't believe me, Maybe you think it's a lie, [But] if you'd … GO AD-FREE WITH WHOSAMPLED PREMIUM! This ram and I got drunk, sir, as drunk as drunk could be, And when we sobered up, sir, we were far away out on the sea. 2. T he countdown has started to The Derby Folk Festival 2020 At Home, which takes place online from 2 – 4 October.Complementing the fantastic line-up of four three-hour online concerts over the weekend is a varied Fringe programme, which this year will take the form of videos and posts shared through the festival’s Facebook page.. The Mermaid Commentary. For easy guitar (TAB). The Derby Ram by Traditional Folk - discover this song's samples, covers and remixes on WhoSampled ... GET AD-FREE WHOSAMPLED PREMIUM! [D A C F G Em Eb Gb B Db E] Chords for The Derby Ram by Nigel Campbell Pennick with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. I knew it as a child: The words are a tall story about meeting an impossibly gigantic ram on the way to Derby, with a chorus of "Indeed, Sir, 'Tis true, Sir, I never would tell a Lie, And if you'd been to Derby… Conjugation The Derby Ram Lyrics: Oh, as I was going to Derby / 'Twas on the market day / I met with the finest ram, sir / That ever was fed upon hay / That's a lie, that's a lie, that's a lie, a lie, a lie! And every foot that he set down, Full English - A Collection Of Traditional British Folk Songs features the amazing talents of Mat Williams who did most of the vocals and also played most of the traditional instruments involved in the recordings, such as Guitar, Violin, Viola, Mandolin, Banjo, Banman, Upright Bass, Piano and many more. Compare to this song John Kirkpatrick et al's The Derby Tup on the Folkworks project and subsequent 1998 Fellside CD Wassail!. The city of Derby has adopted a ram as its mascot.. You’ll find rams everywhere: From Derby FC’s insignia to a line-drawing on all council livery (though I’ve always thought this to look more like a snail). In 1855, the First Regiment of Derbyshire Militia adopted a ram as their mascot and the ballad as their regimental song,[2] a tradition that continued into the 95th Derbyshire Regiment, and subsequently the Sherwood Foresters Regiment, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, and Mercian Regiment, through regimental amalgamations. The Derby Ram. So now my song is ended, The Regimental Mascot, known as Private Derby XXIX! 2. Indeed, my lads, it's true, my lads, I never was known to lie, And if you'd been in Derby, you'd have seen him the same as I. Daddle-i-day, &c. [9] This Ram had four legs to walk on, Sir, This Ram had four legs to stand, Chorus Buy this Track. To pound up and down the Derby streets He swallowed a rick of hay. Was covered in 1 song. Chorus The Derby Ram. Buy this Track. 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