"Salley" is an anglicisation of the Irish saileach, meaning willow, i.e., a tree of the genus Salix. Willows are known as "salleys", "sallies" or "salley trees" in parts of Ireland.
Down by the salley gardens my love and I did meet; She passed the salley gardens with little snow-white feet. She bid me take love easy, as the leaves grow on the tree; But I, being young and foolish, with her would not agree.
In a field by the river my love and I did stand, And on my leaning shoulder she laid her snow-white hand. She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs; But I was young and foolish, and now am full of tears.
It's an old Irish tune called "Down by the Sally Gardens" . There are different spellings/variations , but this is the most common one I believe. I've got the song from mr Asami, who is a prof. harmonica player here in Japan. This guy (55) is phenomenal. He plays anything from Little Walter to nursery songs and gives new live to old Japanese songs with his 10 holes... If you check youtube, you should be able to find various renderings, using other instruments... Hope this helps...
ps like your title "The dutchBones song" but I'm affraid this might create copyright problems, still flattered though...
Dutch, What is the name of this song? I'm working on transcribing it. I have most of the Tab. scratched out on paper. At the top of the page I wrote, "The dutchBones song". I realize I may have that wrong. But I don't know what else to call it. Got me wondering about the lyrics, What is it's origion? I picture, longing for ones Homeland or a lost love. Where did you learn it? When? The beauty and simplicity of the piece, I guess, is what has it stuck in my head. Nicely done. Thank you, in advance Michael
Dutch, I saw the video of you doing a song on you-tube. It was a straight harp piece. In the intro you said " I hope you enjoy it, I'ts from the heart" About four or five notes into the song I could tell that it really was. I had forgotten how beautiful straight harp can sound when it's done that well. Great job! Michael
Thanks Dutch, I feel like the new kid in the neighborhood, looking for someone to play with. I'll hit the local music stores and check out the link you passed on. Thanks again, I value your input. Michael
Didn't solve the problem (cause I'm not looking for a guitar player) but I had to, I guess I would:
1 Check the local music store (mine has a bullitin board with messages from people who are looking for other people to play with.
1 Check out local jams where lots of guitar players hang out
3 Check an on-line forum for guitar players or bigroadblues.com (http://www.bigroadblues.com/forum/) where harmonica players AND guitar players meet. (lots of knowledgable and friendly people there)
How might a harmonica player go about finding a guitar player to jam and practice with? I concider myself an intermeidate student of the harp, so I'm not looking to start a band and tour Europe. Live interaction with another musician would help mine and his/her progress. Should I run an add in the local paper? post a note at the music stores? There must be others of you that have had the same issue.How did you solve it? Any tips? do's and dont's?
