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"The Water Is Wide" (also called "O Waly, Waly" or simply "Waly, Waly") is a folk song of Scottish origin. [citation needed] It remains popular in the 21st century. Cecil Sharp published the song in Folk Songs From Somerset (1906).
Aug 14, 2020 · The Seekers - The Water Is Wide: Special Farewell Performance. Bruce Woodley singing lead on a beautiful traditional ballad which The Seekers first recorded in 1964. The video is from the...
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Mar 22, 2008 · From Album "Restless Nights" 1979 Bass-Kenny Edwards Acoustic guitars-Karla Bonoff and James Taylor Accordion-Garth Hudson Background vocals-James Taylor and John David Souther correction: sweetes...
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James Taylor The Water Is Wide
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Sep 24, 1991 · The Water Is Wide Lyrics: The water is wide / I can't cross over / And neither have / I wings to fly / Build me a boat / That can carry two / And both shall row / My love and I /...
May 8, 2024 · ‘The Water Is Wide’ is a beloved folk song that has played an important role in the history of American music. It is a classic example of the power of folk music to tell stories and convey emotion in a way that is both simple and profound.
Learn how a Scottish ballad and a broadside song were combined and reinterpreted as a "folk song" by Cecil Sharp and Pete Seeger. Explore the sources, variants and versions of The Water Is Wide and its tune.
