You're welcome, Love is Blue was a big hit when it came out. The Christmas theme led to more variations in the next century and culminated in the popular carol 'What Child is This?' I can understand what you mean. Christopher Jacot, Actor: Slasher. Then in the 20th century, the great folk song was treated to a classical makeover by English composer Ralph Vaughan-Williams. Greensleeves (Easier Version) Gymnopedie No. I've heard that story about Henry's injury - I guess we'll never know for sure if it contributed to a personality disorder, but perhaps it would explain a lot! Alas my loue, ye do me wrong,to cast me off discurteously:And I haue loued you so longDelighting in your companie. I don't use the forums and Q & A sections sufficiently (due to lack of time) but these can be very rewarding for the advice which is given by HubPage staff and experienced writers as well as the encouragement and emotional support which many warm-hearted HubPage members offer. You have done a fantastic job of research....thanks for sharing this information....you are the man Alun. Des partitions de musique pour tous les styles, rock, pop, classique, jazz... et pour tous les instruments ! The Fantasia is possibly the best known rendition of the tune today, and this version is presented in the video recording by Crystal.Erin below. Soyez informé de nos nouveautés en avant-première ! Certainly it's hard to think of any other popular song with such a long and varied history. The hymn was put to the traditional English melody, "Greensleeves," and it remains that way today, nearly 150 years later. Alun. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on May 07, 2015: fairPhyllis; Haha! He has likely doted on her for years. It trips off the tongue and it is memorable. Alun. It features the great flautist Adrian Brett playing one of my favourite interpretations of the piece on another traditional folk instrument. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on November 20, 2013: Thanks James. Once again my thanks for your compliments. Unexpectedly it stars Olivia Newton John singing the old folk classic - but her voice is beautiful and suits it very well. I bought thee peticotes of the best,the cloth so fine as might be:I gaue thee iewels for thy chest,and all this cost I spent on thee. Part three is a collection of videos of different versions of Greensleeves in many musical genres, to illustrate its remarkable hardiness and longevity. I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In (Grade – 1) "Thy pumps as white as was the milk" This line is crude enough to make any noble woman faint. It must I think be one of the very oldest of all songs which are still familiar to people in the 21st century, and certainly it is one of the most recorded songs in history. Noel is an Early Modern English synonym of Christmas. Vous avez besoin d'une partition de musique : vous la trouverez sur Modern Score Love this plan.I have the same request as above about moving the utility room to the craft room closer to the master and eliminating the utility room as we need to turn the garage on an angle to … She's the most famous mistress of Edward IV and his pals. Discussions on the new Microsoft … Partition piano, partition chorale, partition saxophone, partition guitare, partition accordéon, etc... tous les instruments sont représentés. The youth of today seem driven by convention and peer pressure to enjoy only the kind of music being churned out at the current time. Cheers. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on February 01, 2013: busillis22; I guess what one gets out of a site like Hubpages depends in part on what one is looking for. This suggests some kind of lover. To the new tune of Green Sleeves". Much appreciated. I was also rather surprised by the slightly surreal appearance of Olivia Newton John in this hub but in the end quite enjoyed her performance. Financial rewards are minimal for most! Alun. Perhaps they were close friends or she was his mistress or even an unfaithful spouse. As for 'Greensleeves' there are several reasons: alasenlamente's video recording below allows us to hear those lyrics. In 1934 he arranged his 'Fantasia on Greensleeves' in which another old folk tune 'Lovely Joan' was incorporated into the central section of a melody which begins and ends with Greensleeves. Thank you very very much for insights!It is a very magical melodies of love within her pain.This tune has enchanted as much as you.I'm from Albania and this tune be never moved from the mind.Thank you very much! However the first two verses suggest he has known the girl for a long time and possibly shared much together. Early days can be disheartening with slow traffic to the hubs, but if you participate in the community aspects of the site, and if you write well or with passion, then traffic will hopefully soon flow both within HubPages and from the search engines. Lyrics The first Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep. (Though of course, it was originally intended for the lyrics to be sung by a man!!). The outdoor living spaces are much larger than what would usually be found in a home this size, and are perfectly suited for entertaining and relaxation. I even had some enjoyment of singing the lyrics that you included while playing the video of Adrian Brett playing the Greensleeves melody on the flute. So many interesting characters in history aren't there - so many hubs awaiting to be written! https://youtu.be/311wC5u3wik. The arrangment is the common hymnal version. Sorry, mustn't get carried away. Alun, The time is wrong, but it's the sort of thing that Edward IV and his pals may have composed to Jane Shore in the transition period between her jewelry coming only from her goldsmith husband and trickling in from elsewhere (until Richard III ended it all). I know the tune (with different lyrics) forms part of the score of 'How the West was Won', and apparently also features in an Elvis Presley film 'Stay Away Joe', but I'm sure it must appear in some guise or other in lots of others - particularly English historical dramas. Thy garters fringed with the golde,And siluer aglets hanging by,Which made thee blithe for to beholde,And yet thou wouldst not loue me. It was a favourite of BBC schools programmes in the 50's along with so many other wonderful English ditties about the green wood and wandering down lanes in the merry month of may tra-la. I agree with you about this enchanting tune. The carol has been covered by artists from just about every style of music. Partition piano, partition chorale, partition saxophone, partition guitare, partition accordéon, etc... tous les instruments sont représentés. So glad you like it. And then on 15th September there was another version published, and Edward White released yet another on the 18th. Wayne from Lexington, Ky My favorite instrumental version of this is Kim Robertson's arrangement for the Celtic Harp on the album "Celtic Christmas". THe 1584 version of the Ballad, is not the 'Ric Jones' 3rd September 1580 version of the Ballad, nor is it the 'Edward White' 3rd Septmber version, or any of the other versions registered previously. Greensleeves and What child is this ...are two of my favorite songs. Alan R Lancaster from Forest Gate, London E7, U K (ex-pat Yorkshire) on August 14, 2012: Often enough I've attributed 'Greensleeves' to Henry (didn't know we had as many as thirteen, but we live and learn, don't we) VIII, but after this I'll change my tune. Glenn Stok from Long Island, NY on May 04, 2013: This was a very delightful article for me to read. Any tips? Greensleeves Lyrics: GREENSLEEVES / (poss. The words though are undoubtedly sad. I guess we may never know for certain, unless someone finds a manuscript with the date or author of its composition included, but as I suggest in another comment here, it seems at least plausible that the song might have been written about Henry's courtship of Anne, even if it was written at a later date by someone else. Kyson Parks from San Diego, CA on February 01, 2013: Greensleeves Hubs: Thank you very much! Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on April 30, 2014: D Pursglove; Thank you for your contribution. Ah, Greensleeves, now farewell, adieu,To God I pray to prosper thee,For I am still thy lover true,Come once again and love me. It was titled 'A New Courtly Sonnet of the Lady Green Sleeves', and included in a collection of songs called 'A Handful of Pleasant Delights'. He's likely quite upset and angry with her rejection. Well, I will pray to God on high,That thou my constancy mayst see,And that yet once before I die,Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me. Thanks for visiting and commenting on this my username signature hub! Perhaps it has been that way for as long as radio music stations and music records have existed, because the emphasis of the popular media is always on current releases. Other tunes called Greensleeves are older. Striking Modern Prairie Style Under 1000 Square Feet “Diamond Back” answers the call for a fully featured home with a modern prairie exterior, an easily maintained floor plan, and outdoor living spaces all under 1000 square feet. Alun. Why am I not worthy of your love? I suspect that day break over the lake can be a beautiful sight! A verr interesting article . Critic Gene Lees stated that the quartet had never played the tunes before. They set thee vp, they took thee downe,they serued thee with humilitie,Thy foote might not once touch the ground,and yet thou wouldst not loue me. 2,99 €, À partir de: Cheers, Alun. As a history buff, you may be interested in three of the pages I've looked at since reading Derdriu's comment about Jane Shore: http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/jane-shore.htm. In 'The Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff implores 'Let the sky rain potatoes! FUNNY, YOU MENTION AN ICE CREAM TRUCK FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD. cho: Noel, Noel Noel,Noel Born is the King of Israel. Thanks. Meanwhile I see you are also interested in the ocarina; I am sure 'Greensleeves' would be an appealing tune to play on the ocarina, much as it is suited to other woodwind instruments. And by 1602, it was sufficiently widely known to be incorporated into one of William Shakespeare's plays. Wel, I wil pray to God on hie,that thou my constancie maist see:And that yet once before I die,thou wilt vouchsafe to loue me. I thought I'd give the old b*****d the benefit of the doubt, but i've been liberated. The tune may be described as having a melancholic feel to it, though I prefer to think of it as peaceful and relaxing. Tony Mead from Yorkshire on November 19, 2012: a well balanced and interesting look at this song. Alas, my love, that you should ownA heart of wanton vanity,So must I meditate aloneUpon your insincerity. The lyrics of this song of unrequited love have been seen to relate to his courtship of Anne in the 1520s. http://warsoftheroses.devhub.com/blog/597873-eliza... Alan R Lancaster from Forest Gate, London E7, U K (ex-pat Yorkshire) on August 27, 2012: All I know about Edward IV is that he wasn't the man he was thought to be, and that he didn't marry the woman he was meant to. It has a meaning. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on October 24, 2014: Fiddleman; Thanks very much Robert. Thanks! Rachael Lefler from Illinois on June 05, 2013: Thanks for posting so much information and good videos! UltimateMovieRankings from Virginia on August 24, 2012: I have to admit that I knew very little about this subject.....but now I do based on this excellent hub. I've been intending to write about this song which gave me my username for some time now, so it was enjoyable writing the hub. Thanks so much for the votes. It was not long before the song was appearing in a variety of publications including William Ballet's Lute Book, and 'Het Luitboek van Thysius', a 1595 compilation of music written by Adriaen Smout of the Netherlands. Come Ye Sinners, one of … We have loads of great tracks like this one. M Scott; it is a shame in a way that we do not know exactly what was in the mind of the composer, but I guess it's all part of the enticing mystery of an ancient piece of music. The following list covers the most popular versions by Christian and Gospel artists. This is the first of three articles, looking at the song’s mythology; its true history; and video examples of its … :). Does anyone know this version, I learned it at school, but can find no reference to it on the net: A fairer morning there ne're could be and a fairer maiden you ne're could see. I feel that it is a great representation of England itself, as you mentioned, and therefore I think a deep look into it's history and meaning is justified! Tous droits réservés. It was indeed something of a labour of love because one of the nice things about Hubpages is to have the chance to introduce one's passions to others.' ), with chords : The First Noel - Trad. As this is the hub which reveals the reasons behind my HubPage username, it is a subject matter which means a lot to me and which I always intended writing about from the day I first joined the site. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on July 03, 2016: Boomer Music Man; Thanks for your comments. MS Train Simulator X. I appreciate your visit and gratified that you think it would be suitable for magazine publication. Accepting his gifts but refusing his advances like he isn't worthy of her love. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on August 08, 2014: Mickji; Thank you Mickji. And the title of this perennially popular piece of music - Greensleeves - also provides me with my username on this page. If one assumes that this is a bawdy ballad about a rakes obsession ... Well not as pretty a picture, but not so out of date with its time. My email address is dpursglove@live.co.uk, in case you chance upon any information at any point. Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. The musical makes use of the belief that the poem was written by King Henry in the opening song, "Ex-Wives", and the closing title song, "Six". Alun's musical interests are many and varied, with the emphasis on traditional folk, world music, and melodies which stand the test of time, N.B: all my articles are best read on desktops and laptops. Thou couldst desire no earthly thing,But still thou hadst it readily.Thy music still to play and sing;And yet thou wouldst not love me. Scarborough Fair ist ein traditionelles englisches Volkslied, dessen Autor unbekannt ist.Die heute wohl bekannteste Version ist die Bearbeitung von Simon & Garfunkel, die erstmals 1966 auf dem Album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme erschien. In 1528, Henry wrote to Anne: 'having been for more than a year now struck by the dart of love, and being uncertain either of failure or of finding a place in your heart and affection'. Dreamer at heart from Northern California on January 14, 2013: You have researched and written a lovely article here on one of my favorite tunes. / Alas, my love, you do me wrong / To cast me off discourteously / For I have loved you well and long / Delighting in your There is a new version of this on our website called Telluride.. A widespread belief exists that the song Greensleeves was composed by none other than King Henry VIII following an early rejection of his love by his future wife Anne Boleyn. Hence a gown may well have green sleeves, even if the rest of the garment was quite different. Who can honestly say that Carl Orff’s O Fortuna, which is often mistakenly called Carmina Burana (circa 1935) and the poem … Amazing Grace One of the most recognizable English melodies. Lead sheet including lyrics and chords. I hadn't heard it for a very long time so I just watched a YouTube video of the original French language version 'L'amour est bleu', sung by Vicky Leandros in 1967, and I instantly fell back in love with the song (and her). In The Bleak Mid Winter (Holst) – Grade 2. A ... Anne Boleyn is reimagined in a more modern viewing. Thanks for the history and the videos are super. Will we ever have a Henry XIII I wonder? One of my earliest memories was of running along a street in the town of Reading, England with my brother and sister, chasing an ice cream van with this jingle! Thou couldst desire no earthly thing.But stil thou hadst it readily:Thy musicke still to play and sing,And yet thou wouldst not loue me. Please feel free to quote limited text from this article on condition that an active link back to this page is included. Appreciated. I did want one video with lucid expression of the lyrics for readers of the hub to listen to. I have actually seen in song books this song attributed to HenryVIII, so the myth is quite strong and persistent. The song and all rights to it belong to its producer. Vous trouverez des partitions pour tous les niveaux, de la partition piano facile à la partition piano avancée. This article examines the claims that Henry VIII wrote it for Anne Boleyn; that Lady Greensleeves was a loose woman or a prostitute; and that the song has Irish origins. I rather liked the Olivia Newton John version you posted here, that I didn't even know she did. Alun. » MIDI | Greensleeves. After all Goth is just beauty that is found in the darker things in life. My thanks for your good wishes - they are reciprocated. I used to have a recording of it years ago. As it happens, owd 'Enry was a 'dab hand' with the culture bit; apparently the change in his personality was due to a fall from his horse during jousting, according to a 'Yesterday' (Channel 12 on Freeview) programme titled 'Museum Secrets' on Friday evenings. It makes sense on how you put it that way. His mother had a dalliance, (Edward was 6' 4", the Duke of York and his sons were something like 5' 10") and the boy's christening was a low-key affair compared with the pomp and celebration of Richard's christening; 2) Richard Nevill, Earl of Warwick had arranged the marriage of Edward to a French princess and was understandably 'miffed' when Edward married Elizabeth Woodville instead. Then there is the love of history - and there is no more historic piece of music. The original Orchestra and String Orchestra versions of this are sold separate from the new versions. Thy smock of silk, both faire and white,with gold embrodered gorgeously:Thy peticote of Sendall right:and thus I bought thee gladly. Why 'Greensleeves Hubs'? His wife or his mistress. Not only is the song not recorded in manuscripts from Henry's reign, but also the melody is deemed to have a style which betrays an Italian influence which only reached England after his death. Thy smock of silk, both fair and white,With gold embroidered gorgeously;Thy petticoat of sendal right,And these I bought thee gladly. I guess any song which is more than 400 years old is sure to have a lot of interesting history behind it and 'Greensleeves' is certainly no exception. 232 posts in 34 topics. That's right. Greensleeves words and music The first part of Greensleeves as it appeared in the English Scholar’s Library 1878 reprint of A … I shall have to listen! 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