Andy Stewart - An Illustrated Record is a "fan-site" following in one of the longest running traditions of the world-wide-web.
This site is not affiliated with any other website, absolutely no money is made from this site, it carries no adverts, stores no cookies, needs no login and collects no personal information. Copyright is not claimed on any part and it is not intended to infringe on copyright laws. Everything contained within is used for illustration purposes only.
The singular intention of this website is to honour the memory of one of the most popular Scottish entertainers of the Twentieth Century.
If you have enjoyed this website, please feel free to leave your comments here!
All comments are moderated. Please do not submit your comments twice - they will appear here shortly. If you do not wish your email address to be published, tick the 'Make Private' box next to the 'Your Email' label. If you want to send a private message, tick the 'Make Private' box next to the 'Your Message' label. This comment will not be published.
Your Message: Make private
Name: Gaynor
E-mail: Private
Date posted: December 25, 2019 - 11:23 pm
Message: Brings back lots iof lovely memories, thank you
Name: Michael Bonner
Date posted: November 27, 2019 - 06:06 pm
Message: I sing locally in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and after one gig, someone in the band suggested we do "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" Looking up the song led me to your wonderful website and introduced me to the great music of Andy Stewart. Thank you so much.
Name: Margaret
Date posted: November 12, 2019 - 12:13 am
Message: What an amazing man I remember my parents seeing his shows in New Zealand
They loved his performances, we all came to New Zealand from Scotland as a family of 4 in 1958
Name: John
E-mail: ivanw@iconz.co.nz
Date posted: August 25, 2019 - 12:35 am
Message: Stephen Harris, congratulations on a fantastic website about Andy Stewart. It's hard to imagine the amount of time and labour that has gone into searching and compiling all this detailed information. Kudos!
Just one question. Anne and Laura Brand were a fabulous singing duo who regularly appeared with Andy Stewart. But of all the White Heather performers, they are ones we seem to know practically nothing about. Your link from their names brings up an empty Wikipedia page. It appears there was once a brief article which has been wiped. A Google search brings up very little about them. One interesting fact is that Laura was a music teacher at Sciennes Primary School, Edinburgh. Does anyone have any more information or links to share about these two magic Scottish singers?
Name: David
Date posted: August 24, 2019 - 05:26 pm
Message: What a charming, informative and moving site.
Name: Jörg Montag
E-mail: nalvojo@yahoo.com.ph
Message: In the early 60s, BFN (Bristish Forces Network)brought Andy St's songs to my ears & soul. Have seen Edinburg and Aberdeen during my Navy-Years, and many years later again, driving my car from Hamburg via Oostende,Dover,Aberystwyth, Penrith a.o.
All these memories are what I call my wealthyness ....
Name: SYLVIA SHIPMAN
E-mail: sylviashipman145@btinternet.com
Date posted: June 04, 2019 - 11:12 pm
Message: Back in the 1960s I had only 3 LPs Andy Stewart's greatest hits Jim Reeves and Freddy and the Dreamers the old record player on repeat ( leave the Arm off) and Andy on from morning till night ...used to send dad crazy but at the age of 7 I could sing with him word for word every song on that record ...God bless you ...some very fond memories tonight
Name: Steve Badger
Date posted: February 16, 2019 - 05:55 pm
Message: What a great website, we are just leaving for a short break in Scotland and to get "in the mood" played Andy's Donald Where's Your Troosers
This led in to googling him and finding the site, really informative and well put together, brings back some great memories of Andy on tv whilst I was growing up in England.
Name: Graham Edwards
E-mail: edmartin31950@gmail.com
Message: Hello- your site is the perfect presentation of an artist one could wish for.From my teenage years onwards in Melbourne, Australia,I avidly collected (and eventually lost)as many Andy Stewart lps as I could find. So many were in mono, and to listen to your virtual record player and the pristine stereo mixes (I love 60's stereo) brings a lump to my throat.Andy's voice and presentation is, for me, an emotional experience, particularly on the ballads- I've felt that way ever since I heard "A Scottish Soldier" on the radio. My favourite recording of his is "The Dark Island". I saw Andy perform on three occasions over the years, the last time he was ailing, but his show included great family support.A masterful all-round entertainer,he is for me the ultimate presenter of the Scottish musical heritage (but include Kenneth McKellar on that same short list!). Like others, I am waiting for the complete cd box set of the EMI years, with all the stereos available. Till then,the virtual record player does the job. Thank you so much for this wonderful sight.
Name: james wilson
Message: Oh this took me back to my holidays in Scotland as a wee boy, my mother coming from Bannockburn. I was only 11 but remember vividly seeing Andy at the Glasgow Empire in the early 1960's. Wonderful memories
Name: Alexander Hoey
E-mail: alexhoey@gmail.com
Message: Andy was always a part of my family's New Year, my parents were from Glasgow and the door was always open on Hogmanay, I never knew of Andy's passing as I was in South Africa at that time. Recently I have re - visited Andy's work as my Dance teacher is helping people with Dementia and Andy's music is giving them so much enjoyment. I enjoyed it as a child and will always.
Name: Lee McQueen
E-mail: Lee@thestove.org
Date posted: October 29, 2018 - 02:21 am
Message: Well I have just found this little gem, after looking for lyrics for one a couple of Andy's songs online. This is not only a perfect tribute to oor Andy but for the whole of Scotland and beyond.
It most definitely the best Website i have been on, interactive everything!! this will ensure that more people get the chance to find all the need to know for this great ambassador of Scotland. thanks so much for making not only me a very happy person but everyone that comes on the site.
Name: Graeme Smith
Date posted: July 11, 2018 - 02:53 pm
Message: Superb site and well researched. Variety is international and Andy Stewart knew his craft very well. The music added is very listenable and a joy to all ages and stages! Congratulations.
Name: Paul Wright
E-mail: cannyscot@yahoo.com
Message: Hello
Is there a published music score or song book with Music Chords and Lyrics available of Andy Stewart's work?
From Admin:
Not since the 1960s/1970s. For the 1960s you would have to check eBay for the 1960s publication of "The Andy Stewart Album" a collection of sheet music (or the individual vintage sheet musics for his hits). For the 1970s you would have to track down an STV publication 'Scotch Corner'.
Name: Rod Buckle
E-mail: Editor@harrybuckle.com
Date posted: May 10, 2018 - 03:57 am
Message: Stephen...only just found your site. beautifully done and well designed. As set out on page one I am The Rod Buckle who re-released 'Donald where's your Trousers' in 1989. The story is exactly as set out by you...I'm a bit busy right now trying to finish my second novel (the first one Just in Time...did well enough to help the old pension along a bit thank goodness..it was needed.) as soon as the second book is complete I'll write up some of my Andy Stewart memories...and in the archives we have a tape of a potential follow up that producer Kenny Denton recorded with Andy we'll find that also. All the best Rod Buckle.
Name: Scott Milne
Date posted: March 18, 2018 - 05:04 pm
Message: Thanks for including a video section on this great site! My particular favourites are "White Heather Club", "The Man Behind The Kilt" and Andy's 1961 Royal Variety Show appearance, as these to me represent the "real" Andy Stewart - the exuberant, dynamic entertainer as he was from the 1960's to mid-1970's; at his best!
I wish STV had not deleted the fabulous "Scotch Corner" shows from their archives (1972 - 1974). Also, sad to see that the owners of the "Andy's Party" series have removed the 1978 and 1981 videos that were linked to your site. Anyway, let's be grateful for what's still available!
Thanks again and all the best!
Scott Milne
Name: Jeff Ainsworth
E-mail: jjainsworth195@hotmail.co.uk
Message: Do any of Andy`s fans out there have any dates, and venues for his March/April 1976 tour of Australia & NZ. I was drafted in at very short notice to play bass with Jimmy`s band and over the years have lost a lot of my info of the (once in a lifetime for me)tour.
Thanks folks
Jeff Ainsworth
Name: Ann
Message: Hi, Grew up with Andy Stewart music as our Dad was from Coatbridge, but moved to Devon after the war but he never ever forgot his roots.
Could please tell me did Andy record 'These are My Mountains'? We played this at Dad's Funeral seven years ago and I really thought it was by Andy but can not find it any where.
Thanks for a great site.
MESSAGE FROM ADMIN:
No, 'These are My Mountains' would be more associated with Kenneth McKellar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW5dnmwSmPM
Name: David McD Rowell
E-mail: dr4@thetravelinsider.info
Date posted: July 30, 2017 - 01:18 am
Message: What a wonderful website.
Growing up in New Zealand in the 1960s and 70s, while far away from Scotland, our ties to Britain and Scotland meant that Andy Stewart was an integral part of our culture too.
I guess many of us just took him for granted while he was with us, and it is great to have this wonderful commemoration of him online.
I particularly appreciate your excellent efforts at thoughtful commentary and 'adding value' and context to the basics of his story and achievements.
Many thanks for a great site.
David McD Rowell.
Name: Kiera
E-mail: xkierawatsonx@hotmail.com
Date posted: December 31, 2016 - 01:17 am
Message: Thinking of my grandad tonight. What a fabulous website you've created, thank you.
Name: LizMarijt
Message: I used to listen every hogmanay with my family to the wonderful Andy Stewart, mum died when I was ten so this man and his music brought my mum back to me that first year after her passing. I've not heard him singing for years until today on my daughter's Christmas songs cd, I cried buckets just hearing this gorgeous voice again, the childhood memories came flooding back and reminded me of lots that was great about Scotland then. I have ordered his cds today, and will enjoy bringing back happier days. Thank you Andy Stewart, my lost childhood hero.
Name: Sheena
E-mail: sheena.farquhar@btinternet.com
Message: I am looking for the words for a poem that Andy performed - it is called - The Kelso Collie - can any one help?
Name: Brian Spence
Date posted: October 15, 2016 - 03:20 pm
Message: Andy Stewart was a man of his time. His sound in the early days - with a decent sized orchestra - defined Scottish traditional music for a generation. I always loved listening to great tunes played with such style and production: eg Heather Bells Will Bloom Again ; Take Me Back; The Summer Road and many more.
As for Hogmanay; well, STV have given up the ghost a long time ago. At least BBC Scotland make some effort but traditional Scottish music is underplayed. Its going on all over Scotland but television simply does not reflect this. "Oh, its too Scottish"!
Name: Judyann Taualai
Date posted: September 13, 2016 - 10:39 pm
Message: I loved Andy Stewart and got to see him in one of his trips to Australia with my then husband. He was larger than life to me then, I think I fell in love with that night. My father died in '92 then Andy in '93. It was two big losses in my life. I didn't know he was so sick. Then my Husband who had taken me to see him died in 2003. Still loves ya Andy....my Scottish Soldier.
Name: Brian Stevenson
E-mail: schitt1@optusnet.com.au
Message: He was my hero when I was growing up. No one had a voice like his. Now I live in Australia and still listen to him. May he rest in peace.
Name: Gary McMaster
E-mail: bydandforever@msn.com
Message: I'm an American and live in California, but have been to Scotland many times. I think Andy's entertainment and talent were wonderful, and I love to hear his music. He was a man at Scotland's very heart. My best to his family.
Name: FRANK NAUGHTON
E-mail: leslie.naughton@outlook.com
Message: I have enjoyed an afternoon looking for something, then came across this site dedicated to Andy Stewart; I have enjoyed reading and looking around at the sites mentioned and listening to the music. It has been great.
All through my young life we were always tuned in to Andy Stewarts Hogmanay on BBC. It was our bit of Scotland in our own home. I am 62 myself now and remember those parties as if they were yesterday, even remembering the colours so well, even though it was a small black and white television set.
I thought the celebration of life and remembrance at Christmas of all souls passed through. How lovely it was to see good cheer, flowers, and the light we read about. A very smart Gentleman. A moment to remember and say thanks to all.
Name: Robert Anderson
E-mail: arn-anderson@hotmail.com
Date posted: January 18, 2016 - 09:28 pm
Message: My first record listened to was an Andy Stewart record when I was 13. nearly 36 years ago, and how for a young Australian lad to listen to this with my Glaswegian born Dad is a memory I will never forget, Thank you Andy Stewart, Thank you Bobby Anderson my Dad.
Name: Temple powell
Date posted: January 02, 2016 - 12:00 am
Message: As a kid in the 70s I used to really enjoy being allowed to stay up and watch the show from Scotland.great memories.
Name: Ian Lockyer
Message: It's 31st Dec 2015 and this is the time when folk of my era would be looking forward to seeing the new year in with Andy Stewart. Wonderful memories of the ultimate performer.
Name: ian T. Paterson
E-mail: Iantpaterson@gmail.com
Message: This is a "Rare Hidden Gem!"
Name: Kiltgal
Message: I loved Andy Stewart growing up in Glasgow...he always made New Year special
Name: DJMIKE
Message: I grew up listening to these tunes and they are still great today, I still play them at my gigs where people still love them young and old. I also think BBC Scotland should broadcast The White Heather Club again as a repeat interest culture show.
Message: Can't get enough of this excellent fan-site! I'd like to share some of my memories of Andy's shows in South Africa, as follows:
On his 2nd tour of South Africa (Dec.1971 to Jan. 1972, I saw his show at a "packed" Civic Theatre in
Johannesburg. He was at his brilliant
best, and after he'd "ended" his performance with a stirring rendition of "Scotland The Brave", the audience insisted on more! Andy responded by singing "Wee Hoose 'Mang The Heather" and then, very movingly, a song which I don't think he ever recorded (?) - "Hame O' Mine".
In 1973, Andy brought a White Heather Show to South Africa for the first time. I was at the opening show at the Johannesburg City Hall (full to capacity!). Andy was still at his best - what a great show it was! I remember a special moment when he interrupted his programme to take a request from the audience - someone asked for "The Star O' Robbie Burns", which Andy obligingly sang with great gusto, accompanied by Jimmy Blue and his band. Although Andy usually ended his '70's shows with "Here's Tae You", this particular concert closed with him and the whole company singing "We're No Awa' Tae 'Bide Awa'".
Name: Mike MacKinnon
Message: Wow, that brought back memories! I must admit that I am 61 and of the age that thought of this as Tartan kitsch! Remember that when the White Heather Club was "thrilling" the nation, Hendrix was pickin the beats!
I do realise, however, that there was a definite audience for a Scottish based, Scottish produced show of it's type and can only applaud the producers who helped it go for so long, putting some beautiful Scottish trad music on the map. Thanks especially to Joe, Robin and Jimmie for this.
And Andy. What can be said about Andy? To me, for a period in the 60s and maybe even the early 70s, he was Mr Scotland! He did more to sell the country to overseas visitors than any "Scottish" politician of the time and was responsible for sales of kilts going through the roof! Maybe the show did eventually turn into it's own "shortbread tin," but of the period, it was classic. Can anyone even "imagine" BBC "Scotland" doing a traditional music show on a weekly basis, these days? It wouldn't be allowed! Too Scottish!
Name: rsmedwardmcinally
E-mail: rsmedwardmcinally@yahoo.co.uk
Message: This is the only way that fans, like myself, can still live the memories of the great Andy Stewart MBE. So why have the BBC and STV not started any repeats? It's not any problem - they have shows archived, so BBC1 Scotland and Scottish TV, get your fingers out and start re-runs of Scotland's greatist artist, and we can start to enjoy his songs and stories once again. He is and always will be the best.
Name: Wizzi
Date posted: May 21, 2015 - 10:48 pm
Message: My first record was A Scottish Soldier - my Granny bought it for me. I was a big Andy Stewart fan as a kid; and even now I listen to him on my iPod. Such a shame he had such bad health, tho his genre wouldn't be fashionable these days.
Name: George McConville
E-mail: monarchpcs@btinternet.com
Date posted: April 19, 2015 - 11:39 pm
Message: I love Andy Stewart, Scottish Soldier always reminds me of my first holiday at Butlins in Ayr in 1962, this record was playing constantly or so it seemed, I also remember Andy on Hogmanay, he made New Year's Eve something special. After Andy stopped doing the Hogmanay show it all just went to pot, look at what we have now, Jools Holland couldn't lace Andy Stewart's boots!! RIP Andy, Scotland's Greatest Entertainer.
Name: Melanie McKellaf
Date posted: April 19, 2015 - 12:55 am
Message: Having been brought up with Andy Stewart and his Hogmanay count downs (Hogmanay is not the same as used to be!) I have to say this website is a wonderful tribute to a man who brought us so much.
It seems that I recently discovered through my genealogy project that we were/are distant cousins (3rd Cousin 1x removed) so it is nice to see his history recorded through this page, I only wish I had met him. X
Name: derek spence
E-mail: whiskyderek@gmail.com
Message: Been a fan of Andy a long time. Miss him so much - he is better than the singers you get today. A great man for Scotland
Name: samdevins45@gmail.com
E-mail: sammar45
Message: Does anyone have a picture / photograph of Bernard Ebbinghouse and Alan Roper who backed Andy on numerous records. I would be very grateful if someone could help me with the above request. Thanking you,
Sam Devins.
Name: Ian Macdonald
E-mail: Imacd45@hotmail.com
Message: My very first record was 'A Scottish Soldier' and from that day on I have always loved Andy's music. Travelled up from Derby to see him live in Glasgow and was thrilled when I met him at the stage door afterwards. Genuinely nice guy.
Name: John Stewart
E-mail: Emohruo@cox.net
Date posted: March 01, 2015 - 01:17 am
Message: I first saw Andy Stewart at the Gaiety in Ayr while on my honeymoon. I predicted then he would make it big time. When I emmigrated to the USA I was instrumental in bringing Andy over to the USA in the middle seventies to a Scottish concert in Cleveland Ohio. He was a big success. I also remember his agent Jimmy Warren.
Name: Chris Murray
E-mail: mwassocj@gmail.com
Message: How / where can I get to know more about Andy Stewart's wonderful "Message?" A classic.
I think you mean 'The Rumour'. See this page: http://www.andystewart.info/songwriting/
Name: Helen Gilmour
E-mail: helen.gilmour@ed.ac.uk
Message: Does anyone have the words to The Tractor Song sung by one of the Brand Sisters x
Name: Trish
E-mail: Poole388@btinternet.com
Message: Andy was a part of my childhood - I watched him at the Tivoli in Aberdeen where I was born. Nobody could make Scots feel like Scots like he could. A true showman. God bless his wife and children. Xx
E-mail: ggilmour11@hotmail.co.uk
Message: Can we please have a request to the BBC to make the videos into DVDs.
It's about time these videos were released. The Tractor Song on the White Heather Club video is my party piece and no-one has ever heard of it. A great era of Scottish music. xx
Name: Deana Henderson
E-mail: deana@sympatico.ca
Message: Brings back many memories. My boyfriend Ron Silver played in Joe Gordon Folk Four group. He and another member of the group used to come over and 'jam'...made my old Mum so happy. Everyone liked Andy Stewart, great guy.
Name: Anne McCallum
Message: I grew up listening to Andy Stewart on his wonderful records at my aunts' place, who were born in Scotland. His ability to inject humour in his songs along with impersonations made him an outstanding entertainer. When listening to 'A Scottish Soldier' and 'Barbara Allen', it brings tears to my eyes - to lose such a great man at such a young age (60 is not old, as I'm approaching it!) I had no idea he was hampered with such poor health his whole adult life.
Thank you for such a detailed web site.
From Canada!
Name: James Lang
E-mail: jameslang1987@hotmail.co.uk
Date posted: September 29, 2014 - 12:27 am
Message: After watching various videos of the late great Andy Stewart it has made me very proud to be scottish. Although Andy had a short life he was a true entertainer, a gentleman and a true Scotsman. He is a true legend and will always be remembered as one of Scotland's greatest sons. RIP ANDY SIMPLY THE BEST.
Name: Muriel Wilkinson
Message: Wonderful site and loved hearing the familiar old tunes as I always enjoyed watching Andy Stewart on television and listening to him on the radio with the family.The site is marvellously put together. Most enjoyable. Well done!
Name: Guy Thevenet
Message: How I have longed for the lyrics to The Scottish Soldier. Thank you.
(Stewart, Arr. Iain MacFadyen) 1960
There was a soldier, a Scottish soldier
Who wandered far away, and soldiered far away
There was none bolder, with good broad shoulder
He'd fought in mony a fray, and fought and won!
He'd seen the glory, he'd told the story
Of battles glorious, and deeds victorious
But now he's sighing, his heart is crying
To leave these green hills of Tyrol.
Because those green hills are not highland hills,
Or the island hills, they're not my land's hills!
And fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
And now this soldier, this Scottish soldier
Sees leaves are falling, and death is calling
And he will fade away, in that far land!
He called his piper, his trusty piper
And bade him sound a lay, A pibroch sad to play
Upon a hillside, but Scottish hillside
Not on these green hills of Tyrol.
And so this soldier, this Scottish soldier
Will wander far no more, and soldier far no more
And on a hillside, a Scottish hillside
You'll see a piper play his soldier home!
He's seen the glory, he's told the story
Of battles glorious and deeds victorious
The bugles cease now, he is at peace now
Far from those green hills of Tyrol.
Message: Andy Stewart was my childhood idol. I grew up during the years when his career was at it's peak; was privileged to see some of his "live" shows while he was still in good health and in top form! To this day, he remains my favourite singer and entertainer.
His name was well-known not only to Scots the world over, but also to people of many other nationalities. He made a huge and long-lasting impression throughout Australasia and North America - and here in South Africa, he was probably the greatest ambassador Scotland ever had. With respect, I think it's strange that he didn't get more than an MBE.
Name: Bill Harvey
Message: A very special person who I met only once at a dance in Friockheim. He will always be my favourite entertainer and his songs and music bring back great memories of my mother and all the family watching the White Heather Club on black and white TV in front of a roaring coal fire. A great website.
Name: RSM Edward McInally
Message: I am a faithful follower of Andy Stewart, and have been since I was young boy. I am a ex-Scottish Soldier and I am in my early 50's but to my dying day will remain faithful. Please do not forget, he is still a great man. His battle is now over, but he lives forevermore. May he be at peace now.
Name: Stephen Ford
E-mail: palladin@ponderosaranch.wanadoo.co.uk
Message: Fantastic site to the late great Andy Stewart. A multi-talented entertainer.
The site is very well presented with excellent slick graphical editing and the recordings are of impeccable sound quality. Every effort has been made to use the original stereo mixes, where ever available.
Name: Dave
Message: I have a copy of 'Donald Where's Your Trousers' on the Decca label by Calum Kennedy and the song is credited to Kennedy in brackets below the song title (the B-side of the single is Geordie Munro) so how can Andy Stewart claim to have written it if Calum's version is credited to him as the writer of the song - or am I missing something here?
Answer from Admin:
In answer to your question, the actual chorus ("wind blow high/wind blow low") and verses about "coming down from Skye" and the "slippery hall" are part of a "Traditional" commonly known as 'Highland Donald'. Traditional means that the song has been around so long that no-one knows the actual author of the song - folk music is littered with examples of songs and melodies from hundreds of years ago that passed into popular use and then at a much later time were "collected" (finally written down for preservation).
If an artist sufficiently adapts, alters, or adds to a Traditional, they are quite entitled to a writing credit - indeed Robert Burns did such a few times. Andy and Calum's versions have distinct differences in the verses (and Andy has his Presley section), so are equally entitled to their own credit. (Sometimes "Trad." is noted in the credit - sometimes not).
Interestingly, here is a sheet music for Calum's Beltona recording of 'Highland Donald', that gives the writing credit to Ian MacLeish.
Anyway, after more than fifty years, I think everyone can agree that Andy's version is the one that lasted and as such it could be said that he made the song his own.
Name: Tom
E-mail: Tom@entertainmentcompany.com
Message: Enjoyed the site, fitting tribute to a real great - sadly health problems cut short his time at the top. I first worked with Andy on "Scotch Corner" and many times over the years and it didn't matter if you were in a TV studio, theatre or grounds of a castle in Aberdeenshire - he gave it his all.
Name: Stuart Anderson
E-mail: whiskystuart@yahoo.co.uk
Message: Tremendous site! Really well researched, thought out, and presented. Love the discography. Great to hear the unreleased tracks. Don't suppose you'd consider doing such a site for other Scottish greats of the same era, such as Kenneth McKellar, Callum Kennedy, and The Alexander Brothers?
Name: zoe campbell
E-mail: zoehc.zc@gmail.com
Message: I would really like someone to help me out here, my mother danced in The White Heather Club with Andy Stewart. She sadly passed away in 1996 when I was 11 years old and I'd really like some footage of my mum performing. Her name was Joyce Campbell D.O.B 4/4/54.
Name: Alistair MacPherson
Message: What a wonderful site celebrating the life and music of, in my opinion, the greatest Scottish Entertainer of all time. From concerts at the Empire in Glasgow to listening still to his early 60's records here in Adelaide Australia Andy Stewart is etched in my memory from childhood till now. Not even the distance from Connel Ferry to Adelaide has erased his music from my heart and memory.
Has anyone got access to the lyrics of Oh Kate!, cannot find them on the internet...
Many thanks for this great site
Alistair MacPherson
Adelaide Australia
Oh Kate!
(Stewart-Grant) 1961
Now I met a bonnie lassie coming down the Cairnie Brae,
And I thought that I would follow her and see what was her way,
She was awful neat and awful sweet and needless for to say -
She stole away my heart in the morning.
Oh Kate! from �ireann's lovely isle,
Won't you cuddle close my lass and give my lad a smile,
I'm a Scotsman and I'm proud of it but och, I'd walk a mile -
Just to get a glimpse of you in the morning.
Now her mother was a Rafferty and came from Donegal,
And her father was a sailorman from anywhere at all,
But it only goes to show me lads the world is very small -
Or I never would have met her in the morning.
She has said I can come calling if I really have a mind,
With a careless invitation of her teasing womankind,
Sure I'd find a way to get there lads if even I was blind -
For I followed her myself in the morning.
There will be wedding bells a-ringing lads if I can have my way,
And the Shamrock and the Thistle be united in a day,
In a cottage that I call my own the darlin' girl will stay -
and I'll have her by my side every morning.
Name: Angus Mc Gregor
E-mail: robert.a.mcgregor@hotmail..co.uk
Message: Help, Many years ago Andy had an EP record out, one of the tunes was about a Scots boy and an Irish girl... anyone know the name of the song?
Reply from Admin:
I think the song you are referring to is Oh Kate! from the EP 'Andy Sings'. You can listen to the EP here: http://www.andystewart.info/recordplayer/index.shtml
Message: Excellent site all round, and highly informative. Andy Stewart was a credit to Glasgow and to entertainment, as well as being a graduate of the city`s Royal Conservatoire.
His successful and record-breaking seasons at the Glasgow Empire in the 1960s should have made Moss Empires Ltd think again about their policy of short visits by USA performers, but the Moss board had decided to sell out and concentrate on running commercial television companies.
Name: Cathy
Message: Thanks for the memories... Andy was a great entertainer, Scottish Hogmanay has never been the same without him and the wonderful artists who were on his shows.
Message: Thank you for the Hogmanay link to "This Is Your Life"! Truly a "mega-treat"! A fitting tribute to Andy Stewart, the person and his work. Hope to see that again some day!
Sad that STV no longer has Andy's excellent "Scotch Corner" series in their archives (1972-1974). Perhaps someone out there has video-taped copies that they'd be willing to share?
Name: Melanie Stewart Wills
Message: Thanks for that. Made my Hogmanay very special!
Name: John Maclean
E-mail: jmm.kirkie@ntlworld.com
Message: Many thanks for keeping memories of Andy 'alive'. It is fashionable now in some quarters to sneer at Andy's work. I am just a bit younger than Andy was. He was very popular and unlike some performers he was multi-talented. Acting, impressions, singing - he did it.
Name: Deryk Houston
E-mail: derykhouston@shaw.ca
Message: My dad used to play Andy's records and so when I came across this web site I was delighted to listen to his music once again. I felt a certain sadness in one way because it brought back memories of my dad but at the same time this is life and in many ways he is still with us.
That goes for Andy Stewart as well.
Name: Patsy
Message: A great treat to listen to - my mother and father both had Scottish ancestors, loved the White Heather Club and always were fans of Andy Stewart. Brilliant web site - thanks.
Name: Andy Tait
Message: An excellent web page - Turns the clock back some 50 years. Is good to hear a genuine article - well done for your web work keep it up.
No favourite just love them all.
Name: Charles Kirkwood
Message: The best entertainer ever. Was at the final show in the Empire Theatre and it was brilliant.
Sadly missed by millions.
Name: Ian Ross
E-mail: jr011b3755@blueyonder,co.uk
Message: Good to see a web-site dedicated to Andy. Hard to believe it is now 20 years since he died, but his music will live on. My favourite song of Andy's is his original version of 'By The Lochside.' I still play it every so often.
Name: Peter Knowles
Message: I listen to Robbie Shepherd every Saturday night,and it was nice to hear a tribute on Andy Stewart.
We can be proud of all Scottish entertainers and I enjoy listening to them by whatever means.
Name: Maggie
Message: Just heard about this website on Radio Scotland - brilliant -well done!
I was brought up in the 1950s in south of England - Scottish father, Essex mum who absolutely loved Andy - especially seeing him on the White Heather Club.
She would have loved this website!
Many thanks for all your hard work!
Message: Enjoyed going through the Andy Stewart discography. I began collecting his albums as a teenager back in the '70's, and never stopped! Recently purchased the compilation cd, "The Scottish Soldier", from Amazon.
I agree with your comments about "Song of Freedom" (1975). It surely was hit material and I think would have made the charts in the 1960's or even early '70's, when his voice was still at it's best.
I like all Andy's songs, but I have 2 particular favourites - "A Scottish Soldier" and "Take Me Back" (the original recordings).
Name: Robert Campbell
Message: I love those unreleased acetates!! Both "The Hawk" and "Jock Cameron" should've been released as singles 50 years ago: they're that good! Thank You so much for sharing them with us!
Name: BOB BAIN
E-mail: bob.bain@ntlworld.com
Message: A brilliant site and a brilliant tribute to Andy
Name: Derek Hamilton
E-mail: derek@bryansroom.co.uk
Message: The 'new improved' version of this wonderful tribute is, to say the least, 'outstanding'. Congratulations on a marvellous 'labour of love' which has resulted in a tremendous tribute to Scotland's greatest entertainer of modern times. It is a truly brilliant site thanks to Stephen Harris.
Message: Been a fan of Andy for a long time. Wish they would show all his TV shows again or put them on DVD. He was the best.
Name: Terence Scott
E-mail: captaintjs@hotmail.com
Message: Lovely website. Surely there is a call for the good old fashioned Scottish Hogmanay type programme on the telly on New Years Eve?
Name: Bob Paton
E-mail: r.paton@hotmail.co.uk
Message: My auntie, SHEILA PATON spent many years working with Andy and loves him to bits. She will be thrilled to see this site.
Name: Carol Jardine
E-mail: jardinekelso@gmail.com
Message: A brilliant tribute to a brilliant man - as a child I developed a serious crush on him and now 50 years later, I can see why - his voice and passion are truly fantastic, and living abroad I shed a fond tear to 'A Scottish Soldier', and have a chuckle at 'Donald, Where's Your Troosers?' I started teaching English in Vietnam 6 years ago and now I teach at a University in Turkey - in the process I rediscovered Andy, and my students adore him - I also did a project on Scotland here with some orphans for a competition - and at the end of their presentation, they joined Andy in a rendidtion of 'A Scottish Soldier' - they won the competition! Andy was the best!
Name: Alex Elmore
E-mail: ajmaelmore@talktalk.net
Message: I am thrilled that a fantastic web-site has at long last been created for a truly great Scottish ambassador. I have many long lasting memories of great shows he presented and the time he spent with my family.
Kettering & District Caledonian Society
www.ketteringcaledoniansociety.org
Name: El OShea
E-mail: eloshea@live.ie
Message: Hi there,
I am looking for someone to assist me in trying to figure out the lyrics for once piece in the song 'You're Welcome, Jimmy Shand'. When listening to the song, at 01.47, we think the lyrics are (but doesn't seem to make sense):
"Now here's good health to Jimmy, May he find the Scottish days, Maybe I be fine and dandy, As the music that he plays."
Could anyone help me please? I would really appreciate it.
"Now here's good health to Jimmy,
May he find it all his days.
May he aye be fine and dandy,
As the music that he plays."
Message: I have enjoyed this site very much. Andy was a much loved performer. I recognised his acting ability early on before he became known for The White Heather Club. His Hogmanay shows did reflect reality at the time. I know, I was about Andy's age. Remember Andy for the pleasure he gave a lot of people.
Name: Deborah Grant
Message: Fantastic website which my 7 year old daughter has enjoyed using to help prepare her class talk on her chosen 'Famous Scot'. Thank you!
Name: Rachel McClean
Message: At long last an Andy Stewart website! It's really brilliant just as was Andy! I grew up watching him on Hear Here and before that Scotch Corner. I am too young to remember his White Heather Club appearances. I am hoping that maybe someone will put all Andy's recorded work together into a boxed set of CD's for us all to enjoy. Maybe they should also put some of his shows on DVD and how about someone writing a book on his life! The recent TV tribute was good, long overdue but too short! Still this is a good start and great tribute to a wonderful Scotsman, a marvellous singer and first class entertainer who unlike so many today was interested enough to meet and greet his fans and show an interest in them as people. Long may his memory and music live on.
Name: Dave Hutton
E-mail: davehutton47@yahoo.com
Message: I'm a Scot now live in the USA and have been entertaining the 'colonials' for many years with (among others) the songs of Andy Stewart.
Favs are 'Donald Where's yer Troosers' and 'Campbeltown Loch' but by far the most requested is 'Scottish Soldier'
Long live the songs of AS!
Name: Matthew Hill
E-mail: matthewh@warnersgroup.co.uk
Date posted: February 22, 2013 - 01:48 am
Message: Hi,
What a great website!
We're featuring an article on Andy in the March issue of Scottish Memories magazine.
Editor, Scottish Memories
www.celebrate-scotland.co.uk
Name: Jeff Byard
Message: I recall as a kid, taping all of Andy's shows especially, 'Scotch Corner' made with the Jimmy Blue Scottish Dance band in the 70's. I was at school at the time, and could not stand missing one single programme!
I also recall, the many Hogmanay shows he made. To me, New years Eve meant scottish music, and Andy Stewart.
The memories, and the man's wonderful music will live on.
Message: Unfortunately I did not discover Andy Stewart until 4 years after his death, so I never got to see him in concert in the USA where I am from.
However, his music is timeless and is now the soundtrack to all my trips to Scotland! Andy's tunes have taught me so much about the culture, geography and history of my ancestors homeland. When I listen to him I just want to dance and sing along!
Thank You so much for creating this excellent website. I now use it as THE definitive source for all things Andy: especially his discography.
Name: Ivan Dinsmore
Message: A great website and a fitting tribute to Scotland's greatest entertainer. There will never be anyone like him again. Andy's music has been the soundtrack for most of my childhood and youth. I am a lifelong fan.
Name: Joe Gordon
Message: A wonderful, professional, entertaining site... much more than a "fan-site".
Sally & myself worked with Andy a great deal over the years. I was also on Andy's first White Heather appearance... and we were together again for his very last appearance in the Usher Halls!
He spent ages chatting & reminiscing with Sally and I, that night... and I'm so glad that he "triumphed", in spite of the late, late appearance!
Message: Thanks for this web tribute to Scotland's greatest entertainer! I've been a fan of his since I was 11 years old. As a child growing up in South Africa, I saw Andy Stewart's stage shows in Johannesburg, where he performed for large audiences in 1968, 1971 and 1973. A newspaper reviewer referred to Andy's opening concert at the Johannesburg City Hall in May 1973 as "a gathering of the clans" - most of the men in the audience were in kilts!
Message: An excellent tribute to a great Scottish entertainer.I remember well the White Heather Club and Andy's shows at Glasgow Empire.
Message: What a fantastic tribute to a great entertainer! Great content, superb design. Thanks for all the wonderful memories of an era which should never have ended.