The Corries were the godfathers of the modern folk music scene in Scotland, introducing huge audiences to traditional songs, composing songs in a traditional style, using innovative instrumental arrangements and pioneering practices which later became commonplace throughout the music industry.
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/the-corries/
https://corries.com/about-us/
The Corries-The Bricklayer's Song-live-Lyrics
The Corries-A Scottish Holiday-Live-Lyrics
The Corries --- Wild Rover
The Corries~ the Bonny Lass Of Fyvie-o
The Corries-MacPherson's Rant, live recording!
"The song, however, that defines the Corries is Flower of Scotland. Written by Roy Williamson in the mid 1960s and originally featuring Roy on the then still rarely sighted bouzouki and Ronnie on the still lesser spotted bodhran, it was adopted first by Scottish rugby fans in 1974 and then football’s Tartan Army as the unofficial Scottish national anthem.
When the song was officially adopted by the Scottish Rugby Union in 1990 and sung before Five Nations matches at Murrayfield by Ronnie, it could be said to have inspired the Scottish team to its first Grand Slam in years"
The Corries, Flower of Scotland (original version)
Thanks for posting this Rolf. Wonderful, unaffected musicians and music. I wonder what The Corries would make of the current ‘music’ scene?!🥴