401. The Wearing of the Green (Traditional Irish)

Views: 2180
Ratings: 9
Comments: 12

czerenhk1215 (1 year ago) OOO
No.1 Yeah!!!!!
HAHA
c U again
What a funny song!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Listen carefully to the words, Czeren. It is a very serious song - not funny!

jreinke4 (8 months ago) how is being hung for wearing green funny !?

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) this song is one of my favorites but its seriounes is like the balland of glencoe

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

Now I'm in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day! What a pure, straightforward and loving rendition of this traditional Irish chestnut of a song.

Thanks for including it in your ever-growing catalog of folk ditties for all of us to click on and enjoy at our leisure.

Peace,
Stewball

coolanddark (1 year ago) happy St.Patricks day!hope we get some peace in Ireland soon.excellent Raymond!

lili100l (1 year ago) VERY NICE!! I love your Irish traditionals!!!

jayrbee60 (1 year ago) Great song that should never be forgotten! The rising of the moon is great too!!! sometimes I play them and don't know which one to sing! Thanks Raymond!

shawnmcnair1 (1 year ago) That tune rules! Informative with passion!

mattbourke (1 year ago) very well done

blinddrunkal (10 months ago) My mother used to sing this song to me as a lullaby, to a slightly different tune. Your version did't send me to sleep though! Well done.

jreinke4 (8 months ago) I love this song, one of my favorite pipe tunes!!!
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) That's why the tune is used for so many different songs.

driftingmeadow (6 months ago) thanks a lot

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403. Ragged But Right (Traditional American)

Views: 500
Ratings: 3
Comments: 3

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

What a delight it is to hear you perpetuate such hidden treasures. You are indeed a rare gem here on Youtube. I heard Odetta perform this several years back.

Thanks for all of your brilliant performances shared. I am looking forward to one day perhaps hearing your rendition of "Risselty Rosselty (Mow Mow Mow)" among your folk song catalog.

Peace,
Stewball

lewdite (1 year ago) Riley Puckett is one of my favorites...

dbrock76 (2 months ago) George Jones did a rockabilly/country version during the fifties

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404. Kathy's Song (Paul Simon)

Views: 653
Ratings: 9
Comments: 13

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

This brings back many,many joyous memories of when I first listened to Simon & Garfunkel's seminal LP,"The Sounds of Silence"...recalling where I was while listening to the album all the way through from the opening notes of "Sounds" to the closing notes of "I Am A Rock"...and every track in between including "Kathy's Song".

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautifully-executed and sensitively handled rendering.

Peace,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for your many supportive comments. I also have fond memories of hearing this album for the first time.

kaburto1966 (1 year ago) Yeah, I love this one!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. It's one of many great Paul Simon songs.

SpiritusDeae (1 year ago) First time I've ever heard this. I love it.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) No matter how old the song is, it's new when you hear it for the first time.

shawnmcnair1 (1 year ago) Love that song. Nj Raymond!!!!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Okay, Shawn, I give up. What is Nj?

shawnmcnair1 (1 year ago) nice job. :)

cleo1994 (1 year ago) Great song...Thanks Raymond
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, Cleo. Glad you enjoyed it.

NaomiFan (1 year ago) This song is very beautiful never heard it before but I understand why you felt in love with it :)
Oh and of course your voice and your playing is really good too :)
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. The whole "Sounds of Silence" album is worth listening to.

czerenhk1215 (1 year ago) Show Hide 好好聽呀
very nice!!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you, Czeren. I hope you are preparing well for the UT.

GJMIII (1 year ago)
Thank you so much for doing a Simon and Garfunkel. As usual, you manage to do a great mix of familiar and unfamiliar tunes

Ottawarocket (1 year ago) one of my favorite songs..great job once again Raymond

Rocket

coolanddark (1 year ago) long time fav Paul Simon song.terrific Raymond!

dnzz (1 year ago)
| Remove | Block User S&G are my favorite band ever, and I totally love your cover. I especially love how you understand the spirit of the song and also add your own original style in it.


cycloneaxe (11 months ago) fantastic bud!!!!

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405. The Foggy Dew (Traditional Irish)

Views: 2040
Ratings: 17
Comments: 10

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Greetings
Raymond...

What a delicious story-song...sensitively rendered as only you can. The vitality and passion in both your vocalization and strumming are absolutely top notch.

Thanks for perpetuating yet another chestnut for future generations of folk song affecionados.

Peace & Blessings,
Stewball

nondepouk (1 year ago) très belle interprétation d'une magnifique et
vieille chanson qui respire tellement bien
l'authenticité grâce à Raymond. on ferme les
yeux et on est transporté dans la vieille
angleterre ou la verte Irlande.
BEAUTIFUL

HOBOSEAN

lewdite (1 year ago) Besides your wonderful renditions of these numerous folk songs your accompanying information is truly extensive and well researched and much appreciated.

elvirasweeney (1 year ago) Thank you!

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) great job

coolanddark (1 year ago) i absolulely love this song.you play it exceptionally well.i have to learn this

paulreeve (1 year ago) Beautifully performed ! I second the comment posted by lewdite below.

GrzCzy (1 year ago) RESURREXI,et adhoc tecum sum,ALLELUJA!!

AaronShaunBrennan (11 months ago) Bravo!!!

jreinke4 (8 months ago) another great song!!! You sound great!!!

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407. Baby, Come Stand By Me (Original)

Views: 1452
Ratings: 7
Comments: 5

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Greetings
Raymond...

I really enjoy the fact that you are sharing your singer-songwriter talents with us today. I was just looking over the clever and descriptive lyrics that you were so generous and kind enough to share.

I am working out a dobro arrangement for your song and will play along with you here as soon as it is composed.

A simple tune,yet very profound at the same time. Thanks!:)

Peace,
Stewball

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) i've said it before and i'll say again you have talent

coolanddark (1 year ago) outstanding original song.this one was lots of fun!

jayrbee60 (1 year ago) Very good, I like the catchy lyrics!

eurodancefunk (11 months ago) good but all louder parts in your voice are totally out of tone and that makes me nervous.
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409. Molly Malone (Traditional Irish, but not really)

Views: 1980
Ratings: 9
Comments: 10

SpiritusDeae (1 year ago) Excellent stuff again - This was my first half decent karaoke song.

samelf (1 year ago) haha- classic - excellent work, yet again, Raymondo

TheBorgLives (1 year ago) I could not resist to say that Molly Malone lives forever! Great performance :)

Borggy was here :)

*****

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

Authentic Irish ditty or not...many thanks for perpetuating Molly's memory within our hearts. Such a sweet and sensitive rendering of this beloved chestnut of a ballad to enjoy with my morning java as I slurp my Tim Tams.

Peace,
Stewball

jayrbee60 (1 year ago) Wow Great! I love this song and also thanks for the clarification! I pride myself in knowing the histories of songs also, but this actually surprised me! Thanks for taking the time to write those comments - I'm sure it means alot to more people than just me! I saw her statue on grafton street during a tour, and I don't know if I would have the guts to say that in Dublin! :-)

lewdite (1 year ago) Yes, Raymond's documentation is first class... I too appreciate his efforts.

jackjnston (1 year ago) Great job!

Check out my channel for Russell Crowe singing Molly Malone. It is at 5:20 on my profile video.

markpaulam (1 year ago) Fantastic!!
brings back childhood memories.
keep up the great work
thanks again

cleo1994 (1 year ago) Great song....Thanks !!

jreinke4 (8 months ago) Well done, I love this song!!!

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410. Morte Christe (Isaac Watts, Emrys Jones)

Views: 1207
Ratings: 6
Comments: 8

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) say
Raymond...

Many thanks for this Easter blessing of a song. Joyous Easter to and your family and safe travels.

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. Just got back from Mindanao, so I'll be posting again soon.

gundalowman (1 year ago) This listener from Massachusetts enjoys all of your renditions, but particularly likes the narrative provided about each song. Happy Easter!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you for your appreciation.

guitmartiman (1 year ago) Thanks, Ray. I love this melody, and you do it well!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, Jack. I always enjoy your songs.

celticnooneson (1 year ago) Absolutely wonderful! Peace
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. Peace would certainly be wonderful.

TheBorgLives (1 year ago) I could not resist asking where do you dig up these great songs?

Borggy was here :)

*****
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) If you mean my songs in general, I've been listening to folk music all my life and have a big collection of folk recordings (mainly on vinyl) currently in storage back in Australia. If you mean this particular song, it's a standard part of the repertoire of Welsh choirs, and as a member of one, that's how I got it.

nondepouk (1 year ago) great!nice; congretulations
HOBOSEAN
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Merci beaucoup.

bloodcreture (1 year ago) You honestly know how to find the best regular guitar songs and play them with or without an irish accent. Peace man
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, but this is not a regular guitar song and it would not be appropriate to use an Irish accent as it's originally an English song. I guess a Welsh accent would be okay though.

cleo1994 (1 year ago) Very beautiful...Thanks Raymond
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, Cleo.

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411. Tom Joad (Woody Guthrie)

Views: 3695
Ratings: 16
Comments: 15

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond

What an appropriate ditty for your return! You've done Woody proud with this wonderful tribute the famous Steinbeck character of the Great Depression.

Your simple,crystal-clear,pure and honest rendering of this beloved story-song is greatly appreciated.

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for your kind remarks.

DardisMusic (1 year ago) Someone compared me to Tom Joad not so long ago. Although I am not a big Steinbeck fan, I realise what a big compliment I was being paid (in context). So ... appropriate Raymond. Great performance as always!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you for your encouragement.

rixiroo (1 year ago) Fabulous as always, Raymond!
Thanks for putting a smile on my face!
:)

Rixi
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, Rixi. Glad you enjoyed it.

losthills (1 year ago) One of my all time favorites.
Thanks, man....
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. I was just listening to your Vigilante Man again. Great song. I must try it some time.

Weatherhill1 (1 year ago) I just finished the novel today.
Saw You on Kevins' site... thought I'd check you out.

* * * * *
5 stars!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. It's a great novel. Pity Woody Guthrie didn't actually read it, though the movie's very good too.

Johnfern99 (1 year ago) At first I thought it was the Springsteen tune that came out a few years ago. I'm ashamed to say I never heard this one. It sounds similar to John Hardy.
Great cover, five stars!
Johnfern99 (1 year ago) Ooops, sorry. I just saw the description where you mention it's the same tune as John Hardy.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, John. I always enjoy your songs.

WilliamCerf (1 year ago) Raymond, this is truly one of your best!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks William. Hard to go wrong with Woody Guthrie.

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) great job
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for your support.

dodgerzblue (11 months ago) Thank you. The story of my dad and his "people" in the great state of California.

Tunnelof (5 months ago) Great song
raymondcrooke (5 months ago) Yes, and "Grapes of Wrath" is a great book too.

diamondou (1 week ago) Up high some one got the reference

kchrumps (5 months ago) great stuff
raymondcrooke (5 months ago) Thank you.

JCMcGee (4 months ago) lovely.

cheers!
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) And a merry Christmas to you, Jimmy.

brodftw (4 months ago) The kind of song that makes me want to be a musician - absolute folklore magic, fantastic stuff!
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Woody Guthrie wrote some very inspiring songs. Thanks for your comment.

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412. Wallaby Stew (Traditional Australian)

Views: 570
Ratings: 9
Comments: 10

DardisMusic (1 year ago) Is this the same tune (more or less) as 'The Sick Note/Paddy's Day Off Work' ?

Funny song anyway and nice rendition!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) It does seem very similar. Probably both are descended from "According to the Act."

kaburto1966 (1 year ago) Show Hide This reminded me of a jingle for a soft drink sold in CA when I was a kid. "Drink me wallaby squash mates, drink lemony wallaby squash..." It was only around for a few years, but I still can't get that jingle out of my head.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) That sounds suspiciously like another well-known Australian song - "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport," written by Rolf Harris. Quite a catchy tune if that's the one.

kaburto1966 (1 year ago) I just looked up "Tie me..." and yes, that's it! Well, it is good to have better lyrics to that tune! I don't know what wallaby squash is but I never liked the thought of drinking it. (Although the soft drink was quite tasty) Thanks!

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) great song
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. Some of the old Aussie songs are pretty good.

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

What a delightfully comical,upbeat and light-hearted Aussie story song!

Perhpas we can substitute a wombat or even get adventurous and use an echidna. For dessert/pudding,Arnott's Tim Tams are in order...but please...whatever you do...none of that Vegemite for Old Stewball (I'm a New Yorker without the required intestinal constitution!)...LOL

Many thanks Raymond for your wonderful showcase!

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for your suggestions. For another option see my video response above.
Don't knock Vegemite. Even here in Hong Kong I need to have Vegemite on toast for breakfast every morning.

JBurdoo (1 year ago) Great! I have an old LP with this, it was one of my favorites as a kid.

hultonclint (2 months ago) Just for fun...
I've noticed a couple more songs that use this melody, recently.
"Good Ol' Rebel" (a post Civil War Confederate song)
/watch?v=ZG7uvnUxfzc
"Sink the Bismarck" (about the WWII battle, by Johnny Horton)
/watch?v=KecIdlEAKhU
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Thanks for that fascinating information, Ranzo. Both those songs are worth a listen. raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Was the second half of this song missing when you saw it? I've noticed that it has shrunk down from 2:11 to 1:10! I'm trying to upload the video again, but so far YouTube has rejected it as a duplicate video. Hopefully, I'll find a way around it.

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413. Ninety Miles An Hour (H. Blair and D. Robertson)

Views: 590
Ratings: 13
Comments: 15

DardisMusic (1 year ago) Nice of you to record this one Raymond!

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Hello
Raymond...

You have outdone yourself with this wonderful rendering! I had never heard this song before,but I can clearly see the Dylanesque influence in your performance.

Many thanks for sharing.:)

Pax,
Stewball

TravisTricky (1 year ago) Excellent! I just got tickets to see Bob Dylan and his band in concert, I'll have to listen for this one just in case :)

mustang1298 (1 year ago) I love this song, thanks for posting this song!

Weatherhill1 (1 year ago) Five Stars

ginmillsinger (6 months ago) Great one, Raymond! 5+Star's! :c)
Very best of wishes, my friend!
GinMillBill
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Thanks, Bill.

SherifG1 (6 months ago) very Nice my Friend well done
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Thank you, Sherif.

trevorm1 (6 months ago) I'd never heard this song before.
Thanks for the listen.

Trevor
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Thanks for commenting.

coolanddark (6 months ago) i more or less gave up on Dylan after blood on the tracks.but this one!wowow!terrific song!
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Not really his song, but I like the way he does it. I would never give up on Dylan. He can still surprise us. I loved TOOM!

nondepouk (6 months ago) very good rendition; well sung.
merci mon ami,
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Merci, Jean.

ZimmermanFan1 (6 months ago) Another nice cover Raymond!
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Thanks, Martin.

patricegoyaud (6 months ago) Very good cover Raymond
Patrice
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Merci, Patrice.

iskandar63 (6 months ago) Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

kestorz (6 months ago) Raymond, can you tell me why is it that when I listen to one of your lively-tune songs (like this one) my general download speed raises by 300 KB/s ? (I'm not joking. Honestly) :)
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) No.

van1976 (6 months ago) I bet you are great around a campfire. With all your songs, people would be up all night, and then some.--ha ha.
--Van

raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Not much chance of a campfire here in Hong Kong! Thanks for commenting.

414. The Briery Bush (Child 95) - (Traditional English)

Views: 620
Ratings: 8
Comments: 9

nondepouk (1 year ago) c'est très agréable à écouter même si le sujet est grave; it seems that this song is well known. that everybody knows it; it's strange, isn't it?
good performance
HOBOSEAN

raymondcrooke (11 months ago) I think a lot of people know the Led Zeppelin version. Not many know this one.

derekeverett (1 year ago) Very cool - that song looks like a blast to play!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks. Quite easy as it's so repetitious.

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Greetings
Raymond...

What a delightful story-song. A nice companion piece to "Hangman"...in much the same vein as that story.

I so appreciate your simple,direct presentation as it makes the song all that more enjoyable.

Many thanks for sharing your talent in perpetuating these folk song chestnuts.

Peace,
Stewball

lewdite (1 year ago) ditto!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) It's a very simple song to start with. I do think Led Zeppelin's much more complex interpretation was very interesting.

coolanddark (1 year ago) another new tune for me Raymond!i love learning new songs
from the folk song master that is you
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks, Dan. I'm learning a lot from you too.

inatangle (11 months ago) This one great--I've put it in a playlist to listen to. Your videos are a great education; I'm really enjoying them.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thank you. It's nice to get this kind of feedback. It makes me think what I'm doing here is worthwhile.

tarfun5959 (4 months ago) Cool!

nemdab (4 months ago) very good. singing in english english - alas a dieing art.
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) You don't detect my Aussie accent?
nemdab (4 months ago) that counts as english english... anything but morphing into american!
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Fair enough.

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415. Aci, Aci, Buka Pintu (P. Ramlee)

Views: 18502
Ratings: 42
Comments: 93

TravisTricky (1 year ago) Interesting history! Quite a song as well, I cannot understand it but I can feel the emotion as portrayed in your performance, excellent!

gabriella1012 (1 year ago) awesome

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

Wonderful tribute song! I especially appreciate the background information that you were so gracious to provide and include here.

Many thanks for sharing.

Pax,
Stewball

MarieLynn3 (1 year ago) Hi Raymond! :)

It's yer #1 fan in Northeast Ohio again! :)

Sorry I haven't listened or posted much in a little while... I've been very busy here with work and some minor health issues... but I'm back! :)

and eager to listen & see more wonderful songs n performances like this one. :)

I love when you mix in some songs from other cultures along with songs from North America, Europe, the UK & Oz...

Keep `em coming Raymond! :)

Take care,

~Marie~

twinswordsoffire (1 year ago) Yeah! Very nice job!! This movie was hilarious!!!

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) the info on the songs helps me learn a bit more

equatron (1 year ago)

hye...
I'm from Malaysia...
Nice JOB u made!!!
Hope u can sing more malay song!

greenhulk87 (1 year ago) Whahahahahaha Nway Great JoB.. Ur pronounciations are spot on.. Guess u must have stayed in Malaysia for quite sometimes..

vedder7208 (1 year ago) great job raymond...i'm stunned!

Prince7580 (10 months ago) Great Job.

syaiyuki (10 months ago) wonderful

nurulizzsweeto (10 months ago) im from malaysia too. great job man!!

acapboyzs (10 months ago) how can you sing this song?

experience right?

imfromtambunan (9 months ago) he probably lived in malaysia for a very long time :)

hamdiexile (9 months ago) great job man.......you did fantastic job in trying sing a malay legend song.....

blackhonda (9 months ago) gd work mate, keep the videos coming

nyzmrock (9 months ago) woahhh

dkahairi (9 months ago) bagus!

WAAZHAR (9 months ago) Real great man! Imagine ... a foreigner singing P.Ramlee song with all his best ... not like our local female artistes .. who really can't sing properly P.Ramlee songs.

KonimBunny (9 months ago) Wow Nice...good job Uncle raymond

thareekasuwanno2 (9 months ago) you rocks uncle...!!!...i am Malaysian...!

hasrol85 (8 months ago) wow....amazing..gud job uncle raymond...
wa salute sa lu.....

SaifuIBukhariAzIan (8 months ago) aci aci bukak pintu pukimak lu bastard dude
..your mother never behaved you to be a good
evil bbbuuaaahhhhh aci aci bukak pintu pukimak lu bastard dude
..your mother never behaved you to be a good
evil bbbuuaaahhhhh

apo7956 (7 months ago) wtf..name je saifulbukhariazlan...mamat tu lg baik dr ko kot..

postoman0708 (8 months ago) you're good man!!!
i really proud to hear my idol's song sang by you...
you've done a good job...
bravo!!!!
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) Thank you, and thanks for subscribing

ultradamn (8 months ago) SaifulBukhariAzlan..tiada comments lain ka boleh buat..jangan memperbodohkan diri yang memang bodoh..its time to wake up..keluar dari tempurung kau tu..
ultradamn (8 months ago) great things to do raymondcrooke..peace..

Gonzalim (8 months ago) ako ske..ako ske..ako ske

SaifuIBukhariAzIan (7 months ago) aci aci bukak pintu pukimak lu bastard dude
..your mother never behaved you to be a good
evil bbbuuaaahhhhh

kidrow81 (7 months ago) Show Hide parang kontot!! hahahaaa
good job pakcik raymond..!!
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Terima kasih.

shahlangsi (7 months ago) u did a good job raymond..xspecially on verse
"hai paarang khontot"hahahaha LOL..
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thank you. Yes, that's a good line!

izwanyassin (7 months ago) saifulbukhariazlan.....ur really..SAIFOOOOL!!!

miorghazimiorkhairi (7 months ago) Raymond..
You have impressed me...
u really have...
5 Stars, 2 thumbs up, encore....
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks for commenting.

mehdirip (7 months ago) u r damn good, r u staying in malaysia?
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) No, but I've been there many times.

Winxieclubie (7 months ago) Show Hide and how do u like it?
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) I like some parts very much. As I lived in Singapore for six years I often had a chance to explore Malaysia. Tioman Island was lovely. I liked Malacca for its historical interest. I also liked Cameron Highlands, Penang, Ipoh and the East Coast in general. Not so keen on KL though. :-)

aksthebugs (7 months ago) you're good...makes me smile listening you sing
=)

loyalbutterfan (7 months ago) Hey uncle,,,when did you start listen to the P Ramlee's song?
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) The first P Ramlee song I heard was "Di Renjis Renjis." When I was a young teenager, our neighbour gave me a pile of old 78 records. Most were from India, but there was one Malaysian one amongst them, and I really liked the song, even though I didn't understand it then.

kenshinoda88 (7 months ago) nice song

gogsard (6 months ago) Lovely mate .. lovely ! Love the "parang kontot" line ..

KageFurqaan90 (6 months ago) haha..cool & funny.good work

x3ro8 (6 months ago) where u from? im malaysian. can u sing another song from others country?

WADYMC (5 months ago) raymond i really loves your video..hurm very sad cuz when i was small,my mother always sing this song to me before i sleep.u speak good malay
raymondcrooke (5 months ago) Isn't it a bit scary for a child's bedtime song?!
WADYMC (5 months ago) hehe cuz im very notty when i was child..

JulieMokhtar (5 months ago) wow this is jus... gosh its always great to see more ppl knowing about p ramlee.. anyway ur vid is super awesome! hehe sure makes my day ^^

ainisya94 (5 months ago) yes, i got scared whenever i hear it when i was 7

echothenorth (5 months ago) im so proud u can sing our song..

nopreview (5 months ago) i agree the chords and singing are scary for little bedtime songs...hahahhaha!!! NICE NICE NICe!! MORE MORE MORE!!

tawfan (5 months ago) i'm lost for words.. u're so incredible uncle~!

hagane9000 (5 months ago) WOW....amazed by the song you sang and you sang it really well....although english and bahasa melayu pronunciation are quite different

redgig (5 months ago) You are simply awesome!

Azizzudin (5 months ago) It's is comedy song about ghost. I'm proud with you pakcik(uncle). Thanks very much for singning malay song.
raymondcrooke (5 months ago) I think songs about hantu are very popular.

Nizaris1 (5 months ago) Melayu and hantu are friends from ancient times,believe me uncle

zul7921 (5 months ago) you're great and superb, uncle... can sing in malay, and also great in voice, and pronounce, esp. 'parang kontot'... hahaha... keep it up...

AEBinjai (5 months ago) Lagu yang bagus suaranya sama dengan P Ramlee I like P Ramlee song

lowgonn (4 months ago) sama?

ko silap ni

HMinorsDizzy (4 months ago) this is too good to be true man.. i'm subscribing you.. you sound perfect for a person who dont use malay language as his first language. xD

Cheerios. You're GOOD!

lolazz22 (4 months ago) Wow...U R So Cool..Sir.
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Thanks, Aida.

hacu741 (4 months ago) Again, you are amazing raymond...i like your voice control and style (your style reminds me of james bond). In spite of the fact that you look a little bit old (i bet you are under 55), you're still handsome. Hopefully no indon will claim this song as theirs (as they have always done in the past).

sahitullah (4 months ago) thanks i like and pround to be malaysian

Teapetal (4 months ago) Now I've seen everything. WOw! hahaha, thats amazing! Mr Raymond, how did you...you watched Malay films? P Ramlee would be happy if he saw this. =) Thumbs up!

abgsyah2001 (4 months ago) ...great perfomance... 4 star!!!!!!!!!

UMR19 (4 months ago) Hi! I'm Fina from Malaysia n i'm 16... i'm a HUGE fan of d Late Tan Sri P.Ramlee.. I'm proud bcoz u know him n CAN sing his songs!!! Salutes 4 u... Sir!!!! =)
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Good to see that young people still appreciate his music.

aboii07 (4 months ago) very proud of me that is someone not malays can play his song very well

nice job sir
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Thank you.

nevele19 (4 months ago) impressive! =)
nevele19 (4 months ago) and yes, i never get bored listening to P.ramlee's songs.. i am a malay myself, and i say im impressed =)))
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Thank you for commenting.

bringmedownnow (4 months ago) 0 P Ramlee's work breaks the boundary that has borders Malay, Chinese and Indian. And Mr Crooke, your rendition have brought Ramlee's work to break the global boundary. Job well done !
bringmedownnow (4 months ago) Mr Crooke, you have just did what P Ramlee done all this while. Breaking the racial barrier with art. Job well done !!!
raymondcrooke (4 months ago) Thank you. Very true. Music knows no boundaries. I'm sure if we all listened to each others music more, the world would be a more peaceful place.

Griever46664 (4 months ago) Hot stuff Raymond man!

Nadeeyanah (3 months ago) I love it.
My uncle love singing this song to us way back then.
Definitely bring back good childhood memories.
raymondcrooke (3 months ago) I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for subscribing.

dhaya19 (3 months ago) Amazing! Your pronunciation is almost perfect! How did u manage to do this? :)

qamey (3 months ago) good job.... impressive..
love it!!!

muliana84 (3 months ago) good!!!!!

ganguro100 (3 months ago) i so proud to you mr..i here this video its verry good song....
raymondcrooke (3 months ago) Thanks. Glad you liked it.

bil987654321 (2 months ago) hey there..may i know where to get tabs for p.ramlee songs? thanks
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) I don't know about tabs, but the lyrics and chords of the songs I sing are on my website - raymondcrookeDOTcom
The P. Ramlee songs I are under "Asian and African Songs."

bil987654321 (2 months ago) ok thanks!!

violet179 (2 months ago) Sir..
you sound great..
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Thank you, Violet.

hafiezismail (2 months ago) OMG Sir! This is cool.. Glad u sing this song.. It makes us malays to be very happy and appreciative indeed.. Thanks!
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) You're welcome.

Jiajaband (2 months ago) im glad to meet u if u go to malaysia...
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Okay. See you next time I'm in KK. :-)

farispencer (2 months ago) me also..=)

abin94 (2 months ago) you made me smile along this song!
thank you!
so proud of you..!

lavennovell (2 months ago) as a malaysian and as a malay, i'm really glad that you appreciated our music

nowadays, not many malaysian can do or really interested in that

nusantrex (2 months ago) thanks for ur dedication n interest of our culture sir

MiccaLamcka (1 month ago) this is a scary/horror song!!LOL i like it
raymondcrooke (1 month ago) I think hantu is always popular!

MiccaLamcka (1 month ago) wow you know HANTU???LOL that's awesome! oh wait..many australians know a bit indonesians language right?so yes malaysians abit the same with indonesians so yes..^_~
raymondcrooke (1 month ago) Also I have taught Malay students in Singapore and Brunei, so I know about their interest in ghosts!

MiccaLamcka (1 month ago) koolness~!^_~

mddinar (1 month ago) You are right mate! Malays are superstitious and fear of ghost..they pray 5X daily in Arabic but they don't know the divine meaning of the verses.... First sign of personal distress they seek the bomoh not Allah. Shalom/SalamMualaikum.

daniel5374 (1 month ago) I agree with you. I think its because the Malay culture is really strong. and i am a Malay.

^__^ nipponpaint99 (1 month ago) u awesome dude!!!

daniel5374 (1 month ago) greetings from Brunei! ;D
you're awesome, dude!
raymondcrooke (1 month ago) Greetings from Hong Kong. I enjoyed living in Brunei for two and a half years.

daniel5374 (1 month ago) I am glad you enjoyed your stay in Brunei, Mr. Raymond Crooke. If you do not mind me asking, in what years did you live in Brunei?

I am currently studying in Bradford, United Kingdom, and even though i have been here since September 2008, i still feel homesick. And listening to any Malay song especially from P. Ramlee, i just cried. :)
raymondcrooke (1 month ago) I was there from 2000 to 2002.
Check out my song about Kuala Belait: /watch?v=jyWzbgAf1ME
There are links there to other info about my stay in Brunei.

dannialku (1 month ago) mddinar,
Even malay didn't understand arabic as well , but I believe most arab did not unite to help Palestin people in the name of Allah and the Holy Verses of Quran itself. What a shameful when Egypt and Saudi Arabia become american proxy, just to wait and see palestin people to die. Luckily you are an arab born, understand everything wrote in the holy quran, but it is useless if it is not adapt in ourselves as a muslim, even to help every muslim. Your word presence in a bad point of view
raymondcrooke (1 month ago) This file has become corrupted. I will repost the song as soon as I can.

pemandubas (1 month ago) very nice when hear the way u say it

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Ashraff1971 (2 weeks ago) I Really Love U Man:D


416. Chimes of Freedom (Bob Dylan)

Views: 870
Ratings: 6
Comments: 9

derekeverett (1 year ago) geez I'm impressed that you could even memorize all that! Good job tho man I enjoyed it!

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

A most-appropriate Dylan choice! Seems even more relevant today. I really enjoyed your pure and unadulterated rendition here. many thanks.

Pax,
Stewball

czerenhk1215 (1 year ago) Very nice
I enjoy your singing!!! ^^

losthills (1 year ago) I've always loved this song. I didn't know that part about Dylan playing it at Clinton's inauguration. Cool!

blueukulele (1 year ago) Great song and performance.

Weatherhill1 (1 year ago) You ALL WAYS pick such
CHOICE cuts
to play.

dannyknapp (1 year ago) nice job Raymond ! that's a new one to me.

UncleVRoy (1 year ago) Nice choice of Bobby song!
WEll Done!

coolanddark (1 year ago) i`ve always loved this song!excellent choice for Dylan night! ]

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417. The One on the Right Was on the Left (Jack Clement)

Views: 605
Ratings: 8
Comments: 12

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

Your rendeing here is performed with great musical virtuosity,indeed.:)

Many thanks for another musical gem from your bottomless treasure chest of folk ditties.

Pax,
Max
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. Now, if I could just keep politics out of my songs....

jayrbee60 (1 year ago) Show Hide HA! I remember Johnny Cash singing this! However I was too young at the time to know what it was about. I guess I just thought they were all mixed up, but I guess in reality, that wasn't too far from the truth! THANKS!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Anyone who doesn't know what left and right means in politics would not understand this. Kids would just see it as a nonsense song. Thanks for your comment.

lewdite (1 year ago) Great song Raymond... I am not familiar with it and I find it hard to imagine Johnny Cash singing it... but then who cares when we have Raymond Crooke :)
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) The album "Everybody Loves a Nut" was quite a departure from Johnny Cash's usual style - a lot of fun though.

derekeverett (1 year ago) like jaybree60 I didn't get this song until just now, what a great tune! well done Raymond! 5*****
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks Derek. Can't say I agree with the message though.

blueukulele (1 year ago) excellent as per usual.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for your support.

TheBorgLives (1 year ago) I could not resist. Great performance to be sure!

Borggy was here :)

*****
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. Drop in any time.

musicmanelvis (1 year ago) Oh My Good Lord, someone get out the Lucky Charms.Please stop this asap.Also the oceon outside your window behind you doesn't appear to be real. You're not fooling me with that pal.I know it's not real. I can help you if you will let me.

losthills (1 year ago) Love it!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. I've always liked this song.

ArdieVerde (1 year ago) Brings back memories of long ago. I have not heard that one in quite a while. I always enjoy my visit when I get time to stop by. Well done.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for stopping by.

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) loved it, and a little note to anyone who bad mouths this song your just like the men in the song
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

MarieLynn3 (11 months ago) Haven't heard this one in yearssss....

love it... great job Raymond :)


~Marie~

Colognefgfg (10 months ago) your great very nice!!
5 stars
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418. Wreck on the Highway (Dorsey Dixon)

Views: 911
Ratings: 6
Comments: 9

derekeverett (1 year ago) great song - new to me!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) It's popular in "old-time" music groups.

DardisMusic (1 year ago) You are a never-ending spring of beauty! Long may that last!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. I've never thought of myself as a "spring of beauty!"

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

I enjoyed this rendering very much. Many thanks for introducing it to me.:)

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago)You're welcome. Let me know if you find a song of mine that you don't like! You have a very positive attitude, as I see in your comments on other channels as well. Good to see such enthusiasm for folk music.

UncleVRoy (1 year ago) The Louvin Brothers Would be Proud

blueukulele (1 year ago) excellent!.

losthills (1 year ago) Great job!
All the old timers around here love this song and do it at jam sessions.

lewdite (1 year ago) Good job... one of my favorites

AtoZifyouplease (11 months ago) Beautiful song. Thanks for singing it to us all. My uncle was Karl Davis of Karl and Harty. Greetings from USA.

spokybob (2 months ago) This is first time I heard about Dorsey or the verses not on Acuff's CD. Thanks for posting.
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) You're welcome.

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419. Barbara Allen (Child 84) - (Traditional)

Views: 3050
Ratings: 11
Comments: 10

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Hello
Raymond...

I have fun picking and lucking this one out on the 1942 Deering five-string banjo that my Dad had given me as a youngster. I first heard this song on one of the old 78's in my Dad'd collection that had been left to me...sung by Burl Ives.

Your rendition here is so pure and direct and most-appreciated.

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) My father also had a great collection of Burl Ives 78s, but this one was on a 10 inch "microgroove" record. Burl Ives was my first exposure to folk music. Joan Baez completed the process about ten years later when I was in High School.

losthills (1 year ago) You really know this song.
Thanks.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) It was one of the first songs I ever learnt - not long after Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty!

UncleVRoy (1 year ago) I want one of those new 6-string Deerings to play this song on!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) I look forward to hearing it (when you get your Deering).

gabriella1012 (1 year ago) you are awesome person and love your songs.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. You can probably tell I love this one too.

thnkngstuff (1 year ago) Well sung Raymond! How very sad that your movie memory was burned. Memories are the greatest treasures. They are also the most fleeting.

memarywalker (9 months ago) We enjoyed your rendition of Barbry Alan. Well done Never heard the full words before and they were so clear and full of expression
raymondcrooke (9 months ago) I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for subscribing.

SirCoughsalot (5 months ago) So, is there a book or something with all the Child Ballads and the music?
raymondcrooke (5 months ago)There are a couple of very thick books that you can find in most libraries. But these days you can find all the Child Ballads online.

LampshadeDrama (3 months ago) I first heard this song just today (Dylan's version) and now I'm obsessed with it already. Great great song. I enjoyed your rendition a lot, your other one too. Nice job.
raymondcrooke (3 months ago) Thanks. It's one of my favourite Child ballads.

vincentglassisaghost (2 months ago) dylan did this song!? oh man! can you tell me where i can find it!? oh man!

blinddrunkal (1 month ago) My father's favourite song - one of mine too - this is a wonderful version Raymond, hope you can tolerate mine!
all the best :-) Alan
raymondcrooke (1 month ago) Unfortunately the file seems to have been corrupted, reducing a 7-minute video down to less than 2 minutes. This is happening to a lot of my songs at present. I'll try uploading it again tonight in a different format.

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421. I Will Bring You Flowers (Peter La Farge)

Views: 2092
Ratings: 9
Comments: 12

derekeverett (1 year ago) What a great song, again one I'd not heard before.
geez you know a lot of songs!!! :)
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) It's a very simple little song, but something about it appeals to me. I think I based the melody of my song "Journey" on this tune, though I did not realise it at the time.

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

This was a wonderfully sensitive and pure treatment.

Many thanks for yet another folk song gem rescued from relative obscurity.

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thank you. Peter la Farge is not very well known these days apart from the songs that Johnny Cash covered.

blueukulele (1 year ago) wonderful song. I've never heard any Peter La Farge before I might give him a listen sometime./
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) I think he's underrated. He wrote some pretty good songs.

dannyknapp (1 year ago) very nice tune
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Yes. I find it very catchy. As I said in my reply to Derek, I think I used it for one of my own songs.

UncleVRoy (1 year ago) "He was of Native American descent"
Interesting!

YOu always have interesting songs!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Several of his songs are about the treatment of the Indians by the dominant culture. Along with Buffy Sainte-Marie, he is one of the main musicians to contribute to this discussion.

TheBorgLives (1 year ago) I could not resist :)

Borggy was here :)

*****
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Please come again.

nondepouk (1 year ago) a beautiful song; une magnifique chanson et très bien interprétée.
thank you Raymond
HOBOSEAN
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Merci beaucoup.

losthills (1 year ago) Wow... I'm familiar with Peter LaFarge, and I've read Laughing Boy, but I never made the connection. I have the song Coyote in one of my collections. He was one of a kind.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Do you have it sung by Peter La Farge himself? I only know Pete Seeger's cover.

losthills (1 year ago) Yeah, I have it on vinyl-- Newport Broadside, topical songs at the Newport Folk Festival 1963. Pete's on it, Dylan, Baez, Paxton, Ochs, Jim Garland, Sam Hinton, Bob Davenport, Ed McCurdy and Peter LaFarge. It's on Vanguard.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Sounds like a great recording. I have a few of the Newport Folk Festival recordings. They are such a treasure.

wygakyl (10 months ago) I have that LP, it's great. The last summer with Kennedy. A certain rare pithy sweetness to the air.

losthills (10 months ago) I hear you....
Someday there will be peace.

rixiroo (1 year ago) Beautiful song! You did it so well.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks, Betsie. Glad you enjoyed it.

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422. Black Betty Trilogy (Traditional American)

Views: 7466
Ratings: 17
Comments: 18
Video Responses: On a Monday (I Got Stripes) (lewdite) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrGCsmvuvZg

blueukulele (1 year ago) Love it!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) I'm pleased to hear that. Lead Belly is probably not to everyone's taste.

derekeverett (1 year ago) I enjoyed this very much. Songs I know I have heard before but I can't place where...
very cool!
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks. I'll probably start getting comments soon insisting that "Black Betty" was written by Ram Jam, or "Take These Stripes" was written by Johnny Cash. :-)

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Show Hide Hello
Raymond

When I was working @ the Library of Congress archives in D.C (The John and Alan Lomax Field Recordings Collection) as an archival handler and restorer (I was working on transferring "Dink's Song" to acetate) in the early 80's,I had come across a primitive,yet priceless platter of Leadbelly's "Looky Looky Yonder". Your rendition here reminded me of this so,I thank you for performing this wonderful trilogy of chestnuts as well as for providing a wealth of background information.
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) Thanks for that fascinating information. That sounds like a very interesting job

UncleVRoy (1 year ago) Great History Lesson
DO you teach this stuff any where else?
raymondcrooke (1 year ago) I did teach a "Poetry and Song" elective some time ago when I was teaching in Australia. For the last fifteen years my teaching, in Asian schools, has been mainly basic English, though I occasionally use folk songs in my classes.

dannyknapp (1 year ago) thanks for the songs and the lesson. Funny thing I was thinking about posting " I Got Stripes " to the Johnny Cash night. didn't know it came from "Almost Done"

lewdite (1 year ago) Great trilogy... great information. I love Leadbelly!
lewdite (1 year ago) I am particularly glad to see "Yella gals" explained. Because I didn't know what it referred to I changed the words in my version. I'll go back to the original words in the future.

loddar39 (1 year ago) really excellent my friend. I knew black betty as a rock song from RAM JAM, didn`t know that it was a chain gang song.
Best Wishes from Bernie -Germany-

deboeahshasha (1 year ago) fantastic ray love it love to yaa and 5 stars wee deborah shasha xoxo ireland

Johnfern99 (1 year ago) Great covers! I just got home from work so I can relate to the chain gang tunes. Always thought Leadbelly was the greatest!

moktook (1 year ago) Yeah duuuuuude!!!!

seeso (1 year ago) You are a treasure trove of musical goodies. Love this stuff.

MarieLynn3 (11 months ago) Fantastic Raymond!

You reallllly jammed on this one! :)

*hugz*

~Marie~ :)

norm58 (9 months ago) I've been looking for a long time for this version. I'm glad you did this Raymond.

bswlf (9 months ago) jeah nice

ottopiano (8 months ago) allright man!

THELIGHTMONSTERS (7 months ago) id like to know the chords on this one so i can sing it here in panama central america...
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Go to my website: raymondcrookeDOTcom
Click on: My Folk Songs
Click on: American Songs (on left side)
Find "Black Betty" (Songs are in alphabetical order) Click the "lyrics" link. You will find my chords there.

porkinwitz (3 months ago) i guess you heard that odetta just passed away....?
raymondcrooke (3 months ago) Yes. Very sad news. She was one of my favourites singers. She had such a powerful voice.

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424. A la Claire Fontaine (Traditional French)

Views: 7600
Ratings: 12
Comments: 14

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Say
Raymond...

You've done an impeccably brilliant job @ this classic french folk song....with every word perfectly pronounced,I might add.

With crisp,clear pronunciation and highly appropriate,simple guitar playing...you've brought out a delightful rendering of a timeless,beloved classic.

Mny thanks for sharing.:)

Pax,
Stewball

shawnmcnair1 (1 year ago) Sounds good man!

nondepouk (1 year ago) it is a very pleasant version of this song
that I sing too. it is nice; your french accent is delicious.
congretulations,
HOBOSEAN

tamalalala (9 months ago) hihi funny accents, it almost sounds like a dutchman speaking french. But I doubt you're dutch though, as you have an english surname. It's just the 'r' really but mostly everyone has problems with the 'r' except for native french speakers off course. Very nice, light and soft version. Well done!

quinquiry (9 months ago) Bravo Raymond! Très sympa ton interprétation "american country" de ce joli "traditional" , mieux que par un français!!
T'as tu talent! Merci!

BlackJ303 (8 months ago) Boy, you're good at french

barttheanorak (7 months ago) Another one from my childhood. We lived near Brussels for a while when I was a little 'un and my mum (1943-2005) bought me records of the French nursery songs so I could learn the language. This was one of them but the accompanying pic was of a girl dipping her hand in the fountain. I had no idea it was such a sad song.

mielpopsaz (7 months ago) coucou, j'ai 17ans et je suis française,j'adore cette chanson! je la chantais quand j'étais petite! c'est géniale de l'entendre chanter par un étranger avec un aussi bon accent car on commence a l'oublier aujourd'hui,
félicitation!
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks for your comment. It is a lovely song.

Chichetour (3 months ago) j'ai adoré , votre voix avec votre accent est geniale
raymondcrooke (3 months ago) Merci beaucoup.

jadawin10 (3 months ago) Excellente version. Votre "american" interprétation est très belle
raymondcrooke (3 months ago) Merci. Mais je ne suis pas Americain!
jadawin10 (3 mont Oups! Je n'avais pas vu ton profil.
Ta version de cette chanson sonne un peu "american country". Néanmoins j'aime beaucoup.
Merci et Joyeux Noël !

Kelrizzo (2 months ago) Merci Beaucoup.

Being older and trying to learn a new language is a challenge, but I love the language and love the people, and have the french speakers in my family. Things like this really help to get a handle on syntax and enunciation. I appreciate it so much!
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Thanks for your comment. It's nice to know when people appreciate my songs.

shinotoa (2 months ago) This was pretty good :D
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Thank you.

HarmAllShip (2 months ago) Félicitations! 25 % de sang français ? Je vous souhaite bonne continuation.

J'aime cette chanson...
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) Merci. Ma grand-mère était née à Paris.

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425. The Calton Weaver (Traditional Scottish)

Views: 951
Ratings: 4
Comments: 8

ORBSTEWBALL (1 year ago) Hello
Raymond...

I have fond memories of singing this with friends @ Sweet Rosie O'Grady's (a slight variation in lyrics...the folk process I gather).

A great story-song sung to perfection in the wonderful,classic Scottish tradition...your rendering was so on the mark and direct. This presentation is so much appreciated. You have inspired me to sing it in the manner of your showcase here.:)

Pax,
Stewball

babybookworm003 (1 year ago) great song

JBurdoo (9 months ago) I first heard this as a child, played on an early Irish Rovers album. Ah, memories.
raymondcrooke (9 months ago) Thanks for sharing that. I get that kind of comment on a lot of my songs. Shows my age I guess!

SirCoughsalot (8 months ago) I love this song.
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) So do I.

jreinke4 (8 months ago) Your site Is very nice!!! Very nice job on this song by the way. I got this song on one of my irish rovers CD's

jreinke4 (8 months ago) I'm going to Scotland in 2 weeks and will be in Glasgow our last day.
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) I went to Scotland about 25 years ago, but didn't make it to Glasgow.
jreinke4 (8 months ago) That's awesome man, what did you do there?
I'm going on a honeymoon trip there. It's very expensive to go there but hopefully somehow I get a chance to go back again!!! It's kind of funny how I've never been there yet and I'm already talking about wanting to go back!!! How does that make any sence, lol
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) Well it's a long time ago. I remember enjoying a Ceilidh in Edinburgh and looking for the monster at Lake Ness. And my little son found a four-leaf clover on the Isle of Skye.
Enjoy your honeymoon trip - congratulations!

marky45 (6 months ago) loch ness :P
i'm trying tae find the right chords for this yin :|
good version tho :)
raymondcrooke (6 months ago) Thanks, Marky. Probably easier to find than the Loch Ness monster.

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427. Mister and Mississippi (Irving Gordon)

Views: 694
Ratings: 8
Comments: 8

emifolk (11 months ago) thanks to you for this beautiful folk tune never heard it before great hobo story very well performed 5***** for you
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thank you. It's rarely heard these days.

ORBSTEWBALL (11 months ago) Hello
Raymond...

This story song about ramblin' and roamin' has always been a favorite of mine and i haven't heard it in many,many years. So many thanks heading your way for this pure,unadulterated renditon of yours.

You are a treasure trove of delightful folk song ditties here on You Tube.

Pax,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thank you for your encouragement on this and so many of my songs.

Johnfern99 (11 months ago) My kind of folk song! Just great!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks John. The theme of the rover/wanderer is certainly a favourite in folk music.

dnzz (11 months ago) Good job, as always, Mr Crooke! Such a beautiful, soothing voice you have.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thank you. It's nice to know when people are enjoying my songs.

nondepouk (11 months ago) very beautiful song; it's nice;thanks to give us a perfume of the mississipi and the hobos stories.
HOBOSEAN
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thank you. As I said above, it's one of the first songs I ever learnt.

Goschka (9 months ago) thank you so much for uploading this song!
my dad alway sang it, when I was a baby, but I still remember it and I 'll never forget it!
raymondcrooke (9 months ago) You're welcome. I remember playing the record over and over.

parisboy92 (4 months ago) well i m french and i m 43 old i m remember this song because my dad was jet pilot in french air force but he learned to fly in the USAF at "Craig afb (alabama)" in 51 and he s bring back this tune and all my life i will remember..sorry for my english.and congratulations for your song!
best regards from Paris and god bless America
raymondcrooke (4 months ago)I don't know much about America, but Paris is my favourite city. Thanks for your comment.

HokieofWV (2 months ago) I know it as a Patti Page/Jack Rael song.
raymondcrooke (2 months ago) I know Patti Page did it, but I don't think I've ever heard her recording of the song. The recording I knew as a child was done by a male singer, but no idea who it was.

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430. The Donkey Serenade (Robert Wright, George Forrest)

Views: 804
Ratings: 8
Comments: 8

ghostgal30e (11 months ago) I loved this rendition. Thanks for sharing. 5***** G.G.

derekeverett (11 months ago) lol what a great tune! new fav for me for that's for sure!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Not my usual style, but it's a song I've always liked.

nondepouk (11 months ago) very good vocal performance; it's pleasant to hear.
salutations from France,
HOBOSEAN
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Merci encore.

dannyknapp (11 months ago) great song and a fantastic idea ! i need to get a mule.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) So long as you're not looking for a singing partner.

lewdite (11 months ago) Most unusual... don't know what to think?
raymondcrooke (11 months ago)You mean they don't sing to mules in Canada?

ORBSTEWBALL (11 months ago) Hello
Raymond

What impresses me most is your ability to hit every note right on the mark and remain in key. You have clearly chosen to sing in the register that you feel most comfortable with and have used it to the finest advantage of bringing out the very best in singing this beloved ditty.

...and I know from personal experience that this song can indeed be a challenge to sing properly,so your showcase is even more appreciated by Yours Truly.

Pax,
Stewball (who never drank water)
raymondcrooke (11 months ago)I can't say those high notes were comfortable. It is indeed a challenging song, but it was a request from my wife so, of course, I gave it a try. Thanks for your continuing supportive comments.

Dogsledfan (11 months ago) Allan wasn't exactly singing to the mules as much as he was obliquely trying to get Jeanette MacDonald's attention in the movie "The Firefly". Allan, btw, was a much better actor than Nelson Eddy and it's ashame that he didn't have more of a film career.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Yes, but is it really an appropriate way to attract a woman's attention? Calling a donkey his darling, etc. She'd probably run a mile from such a weirdo.

PinariusNatta (8 months ago) Very good.
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) Thank you.

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431. Two Sparrows (Reg Campbell)

Views: 590
Ratings: 13
Comments: 19

kaburto1966 (11 months ago) Thanks for introducing me to this song.

ghostgal30e (11 months ago) Song is new to me. Thanks for sharing Such a true pure voice 5***** G.G.

derekeverett (11 months ago) That is a really good song. Well done Raymond I will have to check out Reg's channel now...

TheraminTrees (11 months ago) Always an intriguing pleasure to see your choice of songs raymond.

Peacedove7 (9 months ago) A really clear expressive voice, strong at times, and at other times so soft and quiet. You really perform a song rather than just sing it. I love the refrain of this song, and like you could not get it out of my head. I was often singing it at work! Beautiful.
raymondcrooke (9 months ago) Thanks for your comment, especially as I haven't had much of a response to this song. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who found the chorus so catchy.

TeamCannabis (8 months ago) Raymond, thank you my friend. Truly, a moving and touching rendition, actually gives me goosebumps! You have given this song what it needed most,with your pure,sweet voice and storytelling performance. Apoligies for not finding it sooner,I haven't been around lately. I am going to get some new material on very soon and look forward to staying in touch with you. Thanks Raymond for the new favorite...your friend and fan...Reg
raymondcrooke (8 months ago) Thanks, Reg. I'm glad you caught up with this at last. I look forward to more of your songs.

bulbheadmyass (7 months ago) Wow, what a beautiful job you do on this touching song. Raymond and Reg, bravo to you both.
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks for your comment.

yarods (7 months ago) great song ! bravo patrick
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Merci, Patrick.

UrFiddlerFriend (7 months ago) BEAUTIFUL - Thanks for Sharing!
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks for watching and commenting.

coolanddark (7 months ago) terrific song by Reg!great cover Raymond!
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks, Dan. You and Reg are the only YouTube stars I've covered so far. I'll get to some others eventually!

lewdite (7 months ago) Beautiful tune beautifully sung.
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks, Lew. I hope we more of Reg's work on YouTube.

patricegoyaud (7 months ago) Beautifull song Raymond,very expressive.
Patrice
raymondcrooke (7 months ago)Merci, Patrice. C'est une bonne chanson.

nondepouk (7 months ago) very beautiful song; and you sing it so well.
thanks,
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Merci, Hobosean. Reg est un parolier excellent!

sherrywine1941 (7 months ago) Great cover !! sounded great. (5*) Sherry
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thank you, Sherry.

GoldenOldies60and70s (7 months ago) Great work Raymond, sounds great! 5/5
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) Thanks for listening.

Serge808 (7 months ago) your understanding of muslims as being deifferent than you is irrelevant, a muslim upbringing vs a christian upbringing is the same, it's all about control....I like your singing and guitar! thank you for your music it's uplifting
raymondcrooke (7 months ago) I agree with you. It's not my song but I think Reg would agree too. We all have a lot more in common than differences.

barttheanorak (7 months ago) So far the only other reference to a "cup of meat" I've heard is in Mighty Quinn.

iskandar63 (7 months ago) Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing.

kestorz (7 months ago) Thank you so much.

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432. The Universal Soldier (Buffy Sainte-Marie)

Views: 1000
Ratings: 9
Comments: 12

losthills (11 months ago) One of our greatest songs.
What a tragic failure for our so-called civilization that it is still just as relevant today as the day it was written.
We can sing, my friend, but when will they listen?
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) The answer to that, my friend, is blowing in the wind.

Vorlan (11 months ago) hear hear!

cleo1994 (11 months ago) Great song.
One of good old Donovan's greatest hits back in 1965.
Thanks Raymond!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks, Cleo. Hard to go wrong with a song like this one.

Vorlan (11 months ago) A brilliant song by a very talented folk artist. Nice rendition Raymond!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks Vorlan. Buffy wrote some great songs. This is one of her best.

shawnmcnair1 (11 months ago) Cool song!!! 5er Raymond!
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks Shawn. I look forward to hearing more of your songs.

ORBSTEWBALL (11 months ago) Hello
Raymond...

Buffy's ditty sadly remains even MORE relevant today.

Many thanks for your pure and unadulterated rendition here for I that you realize that slickness and sweetening would spoil the straitforwardness of the song's message.

Peace,
Stewball
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks, Stewball, for showing your appreciation. Let's hope the message will eventually sink in.

blueukulele (11 months ago) Great song, a well polished performance as usual.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago)Thank you for commenting. Yes, I think it's one of the best songs about war.

cjwaywell (11 months ago) I always enjoy your renditions and I was delighted that you covered this song as it is a classic donovan score. It gives me the greatest of pleasure to award you 5 Stars from myself for this particular Video.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thank you. It gives me great pleasure to receive them from you.

UncleVRoy (11 months ago) "old feudal thinking kills us all"

We must change the language of War and many other aspects of our greed to survive our brutal & fearful nature.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago)True, but it will take a while before this happens.

KamakaTexas (11 months ago)Thank you for covering this BSM song. Sad to say that its message is perpetually relevant. And thanks again for the background info. While I always recognized Buffy Sainte-Marie as a wonderful folk singer, I never knew she was a teacher and artist.

(Spotted a little typo in your vid description. 1984 should be 1964)
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Oops. Of course it should. I've fixed it up. Nice to know people do actually read the descriptions. Thanks for your comments.

lewdite (11 months ago) Thanks for this Raymond... Buffy Sainte-Marie did have a voice that you couldn't ignore. This is a fine cover. I think I'll put it on my list of songs to do.
raymondcrooke (11 months ago) Thanks. I look forward to hearing your rendition.

Colognefgfg (9 months ago) Hello it is the
best cover version here
in youtube.
Very well done!
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