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Flower of Scotland The Rose of Prince Charlie Even though this 45 is titled "a new recording of" the above tracks are from Live from Scotland - Volume 1. |
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1974—Pan-Audio PA003 45 |
Sleeve Notes:
Flower of Scotland—Since The Corries first performed this song it has
steadily grown in popularity until now it is cited as a possible
National Anthem for a Scotland re-awakening to its national
identity. Is it any wonder, when we hear the emotive power of
the words and tune, reminding us of the carnage of Flodden and
the ensuing centuries of repression and domination. These days
must certainly remain in the past, but should the spirit that
caused them be forgotten; should we forget that we are still a
nation by right?
The Rose of Prince Charlie—Flip through any catalogue of
roses and eventually you'll come to an illustration of Prince
Charlie's Rose, so-called because, after The '45, any fugitive
Jacobite knew that he would receive assistance at any house
which had this rose-bush growing at the door. Such romantic
imagery demands a song and this one attempts to use the theme to
recount some of Scotland's past glories while reminding us of
some of our present strength as a basis for future national
growth.
MoreSingles by the Corries:
The below singles are not in my collection and all of the information comes from Paul Franklin's website. Please let me know if there are more single (45) releases by the Corries.
| 1966 | How Shall I Get There & October Song | Fontana TF 738 |
| 1969 | Lord of the Dance & Kishmul's Galley | Fontana TF 1064 |
| 1976 | Wha Wadna Fecht for Charlie & Derwentwaters Farewell | EMI 2447 |
| 1990 | Mothers, Daughters, Wives & The Green Fields of France | RESL 819 |