Dougie MacLean, OBE (born 27 September 1954 in Dunblane) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Described by critic Craig Harris in AllMusic as "one of Scotland's premier singer-songwriters", MacLean's most famous pieces include "The Gael", from his 1990 album The Search, which was adapted by Trevor Jones as the main theme to The Last of the Mohicans (1992); and "Caledonia", from his first album. The latter has been covered by numerous popular singers and groups, and called Scotland's unofficial national anthem.
Origins
To support himself in the 1970s, MacLean was a driver for Doc Watson and Merle Watson during their tour around Europe. He maintained a friendship afterward and has appeared at Merlefest.
His career started with a traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers, in 1976. In the early 1980s, he was briefly part of Silly Wizard.
Solo career
His solo career started in 1981 and since then he has recorded numerous albums. He plays multiple instruments, including guitar, violin, mandola, viola, bouzouki, banjo and bass as well as being a singer and composer.
From the album Craigie Dhu
I do not own the rights to this song all rights belong to their respective owners
Lyrics
Come gie's a song montgomery cried
And lay your disputes a' aside
What nonsense is't for folks to chide
For what was done before 'em
Let whig and tory a' agree
Whig and tory whig and tory
Whig and tory a' agree
To drop their whigmigmorum
Let whig and tory a' agree
To spend this night in mirth and glee
And cheerfu' sing alang wi' me
The reel o' tullochgorum
Tullochgorum's my delight
It gars us a' in ane unite
And only sumph that keeps up spite
In conscience i abhor him
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
Blythe and merry blythe and merry
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
And make a cheerfu' quorum
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
As lang as we hae a breath to draw
And dance till we be...
published: 06 Jun 2013
Tullochgorum
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Tullochgorum · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Dougie MacLean @ Bannockburn Live
Dougie MacLean @ Bannockburn Live, 28 June 2014
published: 04 Jul 2014
The Ferry
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The Ferry · Dougie MacLean
Fiddle
Released on: 1984-11-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Alex Campbell / Alan Roberts / Dougie Maclean – Leis A Lurighan [ 1979, Scottish Folk ]
Album : CRM
(Lyrics available at the bottom of the description)
Arranged By – Roberts, MacLean
Design [Sleeve Design] – Peter Wagstaff
Engineer – Roy Neave
Engineer [Mastering] – George Peckham
Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Autoharp – Alan Roberts
Guitar, Vocals, Fiddle, Baglama [Bakuz] – Dougie MacLean
Guitar, Vocals, Piano – Alex Campbell
Layout – Dave Day
Photography By – Hartmut Alexy
Producer – Nigel Pegrum
Lyrics :
On the ocean o'he
Waves in motion o'ho
Not but clouds could we see
On the blue sea below
Islay loomin' o'he
In the gloamin' o'ho
Our ship´s compass set we
And our lights we did show
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er ...
published: 16 Dec 2016
Scottish traditional fiddle : Dougie MacLean
Short clip of Scottish fiddler Dougie MacLean playing excerpts from "Farewell To Whisky" and an air version of "Miss Admiral Gordon". There is also some comment on the music and its' association with poet Robert Burns.
Recorded in 1991.
published: 25 Jan 2014
'Sfhada Leam An Oidche Ghemhraidh by Dougie MacLean (1997) Riof
Scottish singer/songwriter Dougie MacLean with a song from his Riof album from 1997. First heard this song on WDCB's Treasures From the Isles show.
published: 13 May 2014
Seanair's Song
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Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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From the album Craigie Dhu
I do not own the rights to this song all rights belong to their respective owners
Lyrics
Come gie's a song montgomery cried
And la...
From the album Craigie Dhu
I do not own the rights to this song all rights belong to their respective owners
Lyrics
Come gie's a song montgomery cried
And lay your disputes a' aside
What nonsense is't for folks to chide
For what was done before 'em
Let whig and tory a' agree
Whig and tory whig and tory
Whig and tory a' agree
To drop their whigmigmorum
Let whig and tory a' agree
To spend this night in mirth and glee
And cheerfu' sing alang wi' me
The reel o' tullochgorum
Tullochgorum's my delight
It gars us a' in ane unite
And only sumph that keeps up spite
In conscience i abhor him
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
Blythe and merry blythe and merry
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
And make a cheerfu' quorum
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
As lang as we hae a breath to draw
And dance till we be like to fa'
The reel of tullochgorum
Let wardly worms their minds oppress
Wi' fears o' want and double cess
And sullen sots themselves distress
Wi' keeping up decorum
Shall we sae sour and sulky sit?
Sour and sulky sour and sulky
Sour and sulky shall we sit
Like auld philosophorum?
Shall we sae sour and sulky sit
With neither sense nor mirth nor wit
Nor ever rise to shake a fit
To the reel o' tullochgorum?
May choicest blessings aye attend
Each honest open hearted friend
And calm and quiet be his end
And a' that's gude watch o'er him
May peace and plenty be his lot
Peace and plenty peace and plenty
Peace and plenty be his lot
And dainties a great store o' them
May peace and plenty be his lot
Unstain'd by any vicious spot
And may he never want a groat
That's fond o' tullochgorum
But for the discontented fool
Who wants to be oppression's tool
May envy gnaw his rotten soul
And blackest discontent devour him
May dool and sorrow be his chance
Dool and sorrow dool and sorrow
Dool and sorrow be his chance
And honest souls abhor him
May dool and sorrow be his chance
A' the ills that come frae france
Whae'er he be that winna dance
The reel o' tullochgorum
From the album Craigie Dhu
I do not own the rights to this song all rights belong to their respective owners
Lyrics
Come gie's a song montgomery cried
And lay your disputes a' aside
What nonsense is't for folks to chide
For what was done before 'em
Let whig and tory a' agree
Whig and tory whig and tory
Whig and tory a' agree
To drop their whigmigmorum
Let whig and tory a' agree
To spend this night in mirth and glee
And cheerfu' sing alang wi' me
The reel o' tullochgorum
Tullochgorum's my delight
It gars us a' in ane unite
And only sumph that keeps up spite
In conscience i abhor him
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
Blythe and merry blythe and merry
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
And make a cheerfu' quorum
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
As lang as we hae a breath to draw
And dance till we be like to fa'
The reel of tullochgorum
Let wardly worms their minds oppress
Wi' fears o' want and double cess
And sullen sots themselves distress
Wi' keeping up decorum
Shall we sae sour and sulky sit?
Sour and sulky sour and sulky
Sour and sulky shall we sit
Like auld philosophorum?
Shall we sae sour and sulky sit
With neither sense nor mirth nor wit
Nor ever rise to shake a fit
To the reel o' tullochgorum?
May choicest blessings aye attend
Each honest open hearted friend
And calm and quiet be his end
And a' that's gude watch o'er him
May peace and plenty be his lot
Peace and plenty peace and plenty
Peace and plenty be his lot
And dainties a great store o' them
May peace and plenty be his lot
Unstain'd by any vicious spot
And may he never want a groat
That's fond o' tullochgorum
But for the discontented fool
Who wants to be oppression's tool
May envy gnaw his rotten soul
And blackest discontent devour him
May dool and sorrow be his chance
Dool and sorrow dool and sorrow
Dool and sorrow be his chance
And honest souls abhor him
May dool and sorrow be his chance
A' the ills that come frae france
Whae'er he be that winna dance
The reel o' tullochgorum
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The Ferry · Dougie MacLean
Fiddle
Released on: 1984-11-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
The Ferry · Dougie MacLean
Fiddle
Released on: 1984-11-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
The Ferry · Dougie MacLean
Fiddle
Released on: 1984-11-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Album : CRM
(Lyrics available at the bottom of the description)
Arranged By – Roberts, MacLean
Design [Sleeve Design] – Peter Wagstaff
Engineer – Roy Neave
E...
Album : CRM
(Lyrics available at the bottom of the description)
Arranged By – Roberts, MacLean
Design [Sleeve Design] – Peter Wagstaff
Engineer – Roy Neave
Engineer [Mastering] – George Peckham
Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Autoharp – Alan Roberts
Guitar, Vocals, Fiddle, Baglama [Bakuz] – Dougie MacLean
Guitar, Vocals, Piano – Alex Campbell
Layout – Dave Day
Photography By – Hartmut Alexy
Producer – Nigel Pegrum
Lyrics :
On the ocean o'he
Waves in motion o'ho
Not but clouds could we see
On the blue sea below
Islay loomin' o'he
In the gloamin' o'ho
Our ship´s compass set we
And our lights we did show
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Aros passing o'he
Was harrassing o'ho
The proud billows to see
High as masthead to flow
Captain hollers o'he
To his fellows o'ho
Those that courage would flee
Let him go down below
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
In the tempest o'he
Waves were crashing o'ho
And the cry of the sea
As the cold winds did blow
Captain hollers o'he
To his fellows o'ho
Those that won't stay with me
Let them go down below
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Album : CRM
(Lyrics available at the bottom of the description)
Arranged By – Roberts, MacLean
Design [Sleeve Design] – Peter Wagstaff
Engineer – Roy Neave
Engineer [Mastering] – George Peckham
Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Autoharp – Alan Roberts
Guitar, Vocals, Fiddle, Baglama [Bakuz] – Dougie MacLean
Guitar, Vocals, Piano – Alex Campbell
Layout – Dave Day
Photography By – Hartmut Alexy
Producer – Nigel Pegrum
Lyrics :
On the ocean o'he
Waves in motion o'ho
Not but clouds could we see
On the blue sea below
Islay loomin' o'he
In the gloamin' o'ho
Our ship´s compass set we
And our lights we did show
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Aros passing o'he
Was harrassing o'ho
The proud billows to see
High as masthead to flow
Captain hollers o'he
To his fellows o'ho
Those that courage would flee
Let him go down below
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
In the tempest o'he
Waves were crashing o'ho
And the cry of the sea
As the cold winds did blow
Captain hollers o'he
To his fellows o'ho
Those that won't stay with me
Let them go down below
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Short clip of Scottish fiddler Dougie MacLean playing excerpts from "Farewell To Whisky" and an air version of "Miss Admiral Gordon". There is also some comment...
Short clip of Scottish fiddler Dougie MacLean playing excerpts from "Farewell To Whisky" and an air version of "Miss Admiral Gordon". There is also some comment on the music and its' association with poet Robert Burns.
Recorded in 1991.
Short clip of Scottish fiddler Dougie MacLean playing excerpts from "Farewell To Whisky" and an air version of "Miss Admiral Gordon". There is also some comment on the music and its' association with poet Robert Burns.
Recorded in 1991.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
Aut...
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
Auto-generated by YouTube.
From the album Craigie Dhu
I do not own the rights to this song all rights belong to their respective owners
Lyrics
Come gie's a song montgomery cried
And lay your disputes a' aside
What nonsense is't for folks to chide
For what was done before 'em
Let whig and tory a' agree
Whig and tory whig and tory
Whig and tory a' agree
To drop their whigmigmorum
Let whig and tory a' agree
To spend this night in mirth and glee
And cheerfu' sing alang wi' me
The reel o' tullochgorum
Tullochgorum's my delight
It gars us a' in ane unite
And only sumph that keeps up spite
In conscience i abhor him
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
Blythe and merry blythe and merry
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
And make a cheerfu' quorum
Blythe and merry we'll be a'
As lang as we hae a breath to draw
And dance till we be like to fa'
The reel of tullochgorum
Let wardly worms their minds oppress
Wi' fears o' want and double cess
And sullen sots themselves distress
Wi' keeping up decorum
Shall we sae sour and sulky sit?
Sour and sulky sour and sulky
Sour and sulky shall we sit
Like auld philosophorum?
Shall we sae sour and sulky sit
With neither sense nor mirth nor wit
Nor ever rise to shake a fit
To the reel o' tullochgorum?
May choicest blessings aye attend
Each honest open hearted friend
And calm and quiet be his end
And a' that's gude watch o'er him
May peace and plenty be his lot
Peace and plenty peace and plenty
Peace and plenty be his lot
And dainties a great store o' them
May peace and plenty be his lot
Unstain'd by any vicious spot
And may he never want a groat
That's fond o' tullochgorum
But for the discontented fool
Who wants to be oppression's tool
May envy gnaw his rotten soul
And blackest discontent devour him
May dool and sorrow be his chance
Dool and sorrow dool and sorrow
Dool and sorrow be his chance
And honest souls abhor him
May dool and sorrow be his chance
A' the ills that come frae france
Whae'er he be that winna dance
The reel o' tullochgorum
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
The Ferry · Dougie MacLean
Fiddle
Released on: 1984-11-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Album : CRM
(Lyrics available at the bottom of the description)
Arranged By – Roberts, MacLean
Design [Sleeve Design] – Peter Wagstaff
Engineer – Roy Neave
Engineer [Mastering] – George Peckham
Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Autoharp – Alan Roberts
Guitar, Vocals, Fiddle, Baglama [Bakuz] – Dougie MacLean
Guitar, Vocals, Piano – Alex Campbell
Layout – Dave Day
Photography By – Hartmut Alexy
Producer – Nigel Pegrum
Lyrics :
On the ocean o'he
Waves in motion o'ho
Not but clouds could we see
On the blue sea below
Islay loomin' o'he
In the gloamin' o'ho
Our ship´s compass set we
And our lights we did show
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Aros passing o'he
Was harrassing o'ho
The proud billows to see
High as masthead to flow
Captain hollers o'he
To his fellows o'ho
Those that courage would flee
Let him go down below
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
In the tempest o'he
Waves were crashing o'ho
And the cry of the sea
As the cold winds did blow
Captain hollers o'he
To his fellows o'ho
Those that won't stay with me
Let them go down below
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Leis a Lurrighan o'he
Leis a Lurrighan o'ho
In the grey dark of evening
O'er the waves let us go
Short clip of Scottish fiddler Dougie MacLean playing excerpts from "Farewell To Whisky" and an air version of "Miss Admiral Gordon". There is also some comment on the music and its' association with poet Robert Burns.
Recorded in 1991.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Dougie MacLean, OBE (born 27 September 1954 in Dunblane) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Described by critic Craig Harris in AllMusic as "one of Scotland's premier singer-songwriters", MacLean's most famous pieces include "The Gael", from his 1990 album The Search, which was adapted by Trevor Jones as the main theme to The Last of the Mohicans (1992); and "Caledonia", from his first album. The latter has been covered by numerous popular singers and groups, and called Scotland's unofficial national anthem.
Origins
To support himself in the 1970s, MacLean was a driver for Doc Watson and Merle Watson during their tour around Europe. He maintained a friendship afterward and has appeared at Merlefest.
His career started with a traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers, in 1976. In the early 1980s, he was briefly part of Silly Wizard.
Solo career
His solo career started in 1981 and since then he has recorded numerous albums. He plays multiple instruments, including guitar, violin, mandola, viola, bouzouki, banjo and bass as well as being a singer and composer.
Is there for honest poverty That hangs his head and a' that The coward slave we pass him by We dare be poor for a' that For a' that and a' that Our toils obscure and a' that The rank is but the guinea's stamp The man's the gowd for a' that What though on hamely fare we dine Wear hodden grey and a' that? Gie fools their silks and knaves their wine A man's a man for a' that For a' that and a' that Their tinsel show and a' that The honest man though e'er sae poor Is king o' men for a' that Ye see yon birkie ca'd a lord Wha struts and stares and a' that Though hundreds worship at his word He's but a cuif for a' that For a' that and a' that His riband star and a' that The man o' independent mind He looks and laughs at a' that A prince can mak a belted knight A marquis duke and a' that But an honest man's aboon his might Gude faith he mauna fa' that For a' that and a' that Their dignities and a' that The pith o' sense and pride o' worth Are higher ranks than a' that Then let us pray that come it may As come it will for a' that That sense and worth o'er a' the earth May bear the gree and a' that For a' that and a' that It's coming yet for a' that That man to man the world o'er Shall brothers be for a' that