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Dakeyne], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caldonia&oldid=992781215, Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one singles, United States National Recording Registry recordings, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox song with unknown parameters, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Somebody Done Changed the Lock on My Door", This page was last edited on 7 December 2020, at 01:50. [5], In 1949, a version by Sugar Chile Robinson reached number 14 on the R&B chart. ... during the roman invasion of brittania a wall was built by the emperor hadrian to represent the northernmost point of the empire. I love her, I love her just the same It’s Scottish and not traditional, although a lot of people seem to think it is. It is a romantic name for Scotland with connotations of history, mystery and resistance. But this year marks four decades since the song featured on MacLean's debut album. On the pop chart, the song peaked at number six with the title "Caldonia Boogie".[1]. stern and, wild". Read about our approach to external linking. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Dougie MacLean's love song to his homeland has become an anthem of Scottish pride but it was written in just 10 minutes on a beach in France when he was in his early 20s. The song's effect on expatriate Scots was summed up by Desert Island Discs presenter Kirsty Young, who chose it to mark the programme's 75th anniversary last year. Caledonia is sung and played at weddings and funerals and that’s something that doesn’t happen to lots of big pop songs. It is a song from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and refers to the Caledonia coal mines in Glace Bay with #3 being one of the pits. The programm was called: Rockpalast. A performance from the Muddy Waters Blues Band in 1978. "I still enjoy singing it. Explore 2 meanings and explanations or write yours. It appeared at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (the R&B chart was suspended at the time). Video, Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter, Zodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher, US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election, Brexit: UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby, Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days, Prince William and Kate make red carpet debut with royal children, Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base, Covid: Genes hold clues to why some people get severely ill, Covid: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in US, Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City, FKA twigs sues ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf over alleged abuse. The “ cask of brandy” verse seems to have been borrowed from Peggy Gordon, which is another song from Nova Scotia. "I was very young when I wrote it so the words are very simple," he says. the name of scotland before it was scotland. What does Caledonia mean? Find more of Dougie MacLean lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. More about this song. © 2020 BBC. Sir Walter Scott, in his Lay of the Last Minstrel wrote of "O Caledonia! The Caledonia of his most famous song's title refers to the name the Romans gave to the country beyond the northern boundaries of Britannia that they failed to control. C G Caledonia you're calling me, D G Now I'm going home. it still stands to this day near the modern border of england and scotland. DOUGIE MACLEAN AND CALEDONIA – THE STORY OF A SONG. General CommentThis song has such a personal meaning to me. The Romans first invaded the district under Agricola about ad 80 and later won a decisive battle at Mons Graupius. [4] Hawkins' version of "Caldonia", featuring piano and vocals by Ace Harris, reached number two on the Billboard R&B chart and number 12 on the pop chart. Andy Williams' 1962 hit was reborn reggae-style by The Beat on their 1980 album, I Just Can't Stop It. Records. 2. Crazy 'bout that woman 'cause Caldonia is her name. Sir Walter Scott, in his Lay of the Last Minstrel wrote of "O Caledonia! Originally the name of the people conquered by the Roman general Agricola in that area around 80 AD. The Caledonia of his most famous song's title refers to the name the Romans gave to the country beyond the northern boundaries of Britannia that they failed to control. Caledonia is a frequent subject in the songs and poetry of Scotland. It was on German TV, WDR. A version by Erskine Hawkins, also in 1945, was described by Billboard magazine as "rock and roll", the first time that phrase was used in print to describe any style of music. I was on a beach in Brittany, France. I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me, In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away, So I've been telling old stories, singing songs, that make me think about where I come from, That's the reason why I seem so far away today, Let me tell you that I love you and I think about you all the time, Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home, But if I should become a stranger you know that it would make me more than sad, Caledonia's been everything I've ever had, I have moved and I've kept on moving, proved the points that I needed proving, Lost the friends that I needed losing, found others on the way, I have tried and I've kept on trying, stolen dreams, yes there's no denying*, I have travelled hard sometimes with conscience flying somewhere in the wind, Now I'm sitting here before the fire, the empty room the forest choir, The flames that couldn't get any higher they've withered now they've gone, But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear and I know what I will do tomorrow, When the hands have shaken and the kisses flow then I will disappear. This song came out when he went solo for that short time. "As a songwriter you try to have universal themes in the songs so other people can sing it using their own background and their own connection to that universal truth. "Then I saw the ad and said to myself 'this is about Scottish self-confidence, go ahead, use the song'.". Forty years after recording the song, MacLean says he has to sing it wherever in the world he goes, from the Yukon delta in Alaska to the Northern Territories of Australia. Walkin' with my baby She got great big feet She's long, lean and like Ain't had nothing to eat But she's my baby And I love her just the sa MacLean, who is now 63, grew up in the village of Butterstone near Dunkeld in Perthshire and started playing fiddle with traditional Scottish music band the Tannahill Weavers before going solo. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Hiss Golden Messenger lyrics. The word is supposedly derived from the general's name. "That's lovely. A version by Erskine Hawkins, also in 1945, was described by Billboard magazine as "rock and roll", the first time that phrase was used in print to describe any style of music. She's long, lean, and lanky and ain't had nothing to eat Caledonia was sent to James Johnson on 23 January 1789 for inclusion in the Scots Musical Museum, however Johnson did not print the song.. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. Although sung regularly at special occasions, the song wasn’t originally meant to be a national anthem – ‘Scots Wha Hae’, ‘Caledonia’ and ‘Scotland the Brave’ had all been used as Scottish national anthems before it. Her name is on this song and that song, and she's still getting money. US Pfizer Covid vaccine approved for emergency use, UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby, Trump's latest, legal longshot to challenge result, Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. "[2] However, by the time of that quote, Jordan and Moore had divorced after a number of arguments in which she had stabbed him with a knife. ", .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}'Caledonia' folk writer receives OBE, Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed election lawsuit. Over the years the song has been covered by musicians from Eddi Reader and Paolo Nutini to Amy Macdonald and Ronan Keating. In the past decade he has been inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, received an OBE and a Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. It never came out on a DMB CD. [6] Later, James Brown recorded the song, with an arrangement by Sammy Lowe, as his first release for Smash Records in 1964. MacLean says there have been some "horrendous" cover versions over the years but generally he loves to hear other people singing it. Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home But if I should become a stranger youknow that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had I have moved and I've kept on moving, proved the points that I needed proving Lost the friends that I … Caledonia Lyrics: I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me / In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away / So I've been telling old stories, singing songs Frontman Dave Wakeling's father loved the original, and as it happened, the song was a perfect fit for the ska treatment. She didn't know nothin' about no music at all. However, it was written by Jordan, who used his wife's name to enable him to work with an additional music publisher. In 1942, Jordan had started on an unparalleled run of success on the Billboard Harlem Hit Parade (forerunner of the R&B chart), which by 1945 had included four number-one hits, and eventually made Jordan by far the most successful R&B chart act of the 1940s. The song has not had many airings on official releases, and doesn’t appear on 1969 to 1990 tapes either. G D But if I should become a stranger, Em C Now that would make me more than sad, C D G Caledonia's been everything I've ever had. As a songwriter you only need one little thing like that to vindicate everything that you have done.". Have a listen.ð§ pic.twitter.com/UZEyV7eCD5. "I was genuinely homesick and it was just a little song I wrote.". Caledonia was a homesick song. Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. He says he had been busking around Europe with three Irish guys but the day after writing the song - with its lyric "Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home" - he set off back to Scotland. "I walk down the street and there are buskers singing it," he says. [1] It debuted on the chart in May 1945 and reached number one in June, where it stayed for seven weeks. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. He was still finding his way as a songwriter when he wrote Caledonia and says that if he tried to write it now it would be much more complex lyrically and musically. There are some other generic floating verses. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. She said: "This song for me exquisitely captures the sensation of having Scotland in your soul and only ever feeling truly complete when you are there.". Caldonia! Lyrics to 'Caledonia' by Celtic Woman. 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The Perthshire songwriter, .css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link{color:#3F3F42;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{font-weight:bolder;border-bottom:1px solid #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{border-bottom-color:currentcolor;border-bottom-width:2px;color:#B80000;}@supports (text-underline-offset:0.25em){.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline #BABABA;text-decoration:underline #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-decoration-thickness:1px;-webkit-text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-underline-offset:0.25em;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{-webkit-text-decoration-color:currentcolor;text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-decoration-thickness:2px;color:#B80000;}}who plays Celtic Connections on Wednesday night, told BBC Scotland: "I wrote it in my very early 20s on a beach and then finished it off in a youth hostel somewhere around Paimpol in Brittany. Louis, ‘’The Greatest Hits: No Moe!’’, Mercury Records, 1992 liner notes, Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming), Ain't That Just Like a Woman (They'll Do It Every Time), Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out, I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'll Get It Myself), Mother Popcorn (You Got to Have a Mother for Me), What My Baby Needs Now Is a Little More Lovin', I Got Ants In My Pants (And I Want to Dance), Hot (I Need To Be Loved, Loved, Loved, Loved), The Night Time Is the Right Time (To Be With the One That You Love), (So Tired of Standing Still We Got to) Move On, I Got You (I Feel Good) [James Brown v. Dakeyne], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caldonia&oldid=992781215, Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one singles, United States National Recording Registry recordings, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox song with unknown parameters, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Somebody Done Changed the Lock on My Door", This page was last edited on 7 December 2020, at 01:50. [5], In 1949, a version by Sugar Chile Robinson reached number 14 on the R&B chart. ... during the roman invasion of brittania a wall was built by the emperor hadrian to represent the northernmost point of the empire. I love her, I love her just the same It’s Scottish and not traditional, although a lot of people seem to think it is. It is a romantic name for Scotland with connotations of history, mystery and resistance. But this year marks four decades since the song featured on MacLean's debut album. On the pop chart, the song peaked at number six with the title "Caldonia Boogie".[1]. stern and, wild". Read about our approach to external linking. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Dougie MacLean's love song to his homeland has become an anthem of Scottish pride but it was written in just 10 minutes on a beach in France when he was in his early 20s. The song's effect on expatriate Scots was summed up by Desert Island Discs presenter Kirsty Young, who chose it to mark the programme's 75th anniversary last year. Caledonia is sung and played at weddings and funerals and that’s something that doesn’t happen to lots of big pop songs. It is a song from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and refers to the Caledonia coal mines in Glace Bay with #3 being one of the pits. The programm was called: Rockpalast. A performance from the Muddy Waters Blues Band in 1978. "I still enjoy singing it. Explore 2 meanings and explanations or write yours. It appeared at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (the R&B chart was suspended at the time). Video, Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter, Zodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher, US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election, Brexit: UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby, Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days, Prince William and Kate make red carpet debut with royal children, Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base, Covid: Genes hold clues to why some people get severely ill, Covid: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in US, Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City, FKA twigs sues ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf over alleged abuse. The “ cask of brandy” verse seems to have been borrowed from Peggy Gordon, which is another song from Nova Scotia. "I was very young when I wrote it so the words are very simple," he says. the name of scotland before it was scotland. What does Caledonia mean? Find more of Dougie MacLean lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. More about this song. © 2020 BBC. Sir Walter Scott, in his Lay of the Last Minstrel wrote of "O Caledonia! The Caledonia of his most famous song's title refers to the name the Romans gave to the country beyond the northern boundaries of Britannia that they failed to control. C G Caledonia you're calling me, D G Now I'm going home. it still stands to this day near the modern border of england and scotland. DOUGIE MACLEAN AND CALEDONIA – THE STORY OF A SONG. General CommentThis song has such a personal meaning to me. The Romans first invaded the district under Agricola about ad 80 and later won a decisive battle at Mons Graupius. [4] Hawkins' version of "Caldonia", featuring piano and vocals by Ace Harris, reached number two on the Billboard R&B chart and number 12 on the pop chart. Andy Williams' 1962 hit was reborn reggae-style by The Beat on their 1980 album, I Just Can't Stop It. Records. 2. Crazy 'bout that woman 'cause Caldonia is her name. Sir Walter Scott, in his Lay of the Last Minstrel wrote of "O Caledonia! Originally the name of the people conquered by the Roman general Agricola in that area around 80 AD. The Caledonia of his most famous song's title refers to the name the Romans gave to the country beyond the northern boundaries of Britannia that they failed to control. Caledonia is a frequent subject in the songs and poetry of Scotland. It was on German TV, WDR. A version by Erskine Hawkins, also in 1945, was described by Billboard magazine as "rock and roll", the first time that phrase was used in print to describe any style of music. I was on a beach in Brittany, France. I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me, In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away, So I've been telling old stories, singing songs, that make me think about where I come from, That's the reason why I seem so far away today, Let me tell you that I love you and I think about you all the time, Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home, But if I should become a stranger you know that it would make me more than sad, Caledonia's been everything I've ever had, I have moved and I've kept on moving, proved the points that I needed proving, Lost the friends that I needed losing, found others on the way, I have tried and I've kept on trying, stolen dreams, yes there's no denying*, I have travelled hard sometimes with conscience flying somewhere in the wind, Now I'm sitting here before the fire, the empty room the forest choir, The flames that couldn't get any higher they've withered now they've gone, But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear and I know what I will do tomorrow, When the hands have shaken and the kisses flow then I will disappear. This song came out when he went solo for that short time. "As a songwriter you try to have universal themes in the songs so other people can sing it using their own background and their own connection to that universal truth. "Then I saw the ad and said to myself 'this is about Scottish self-confidence, go ahead, use the song'.". Forty years after recording the song, MacLean says he has to sing it wherever in the world he goes, from the Yukon delta in Alaska to the Northern Territories of Australia. Walkin' with my baby She got great big feet She's long, lean and like Ain't had nothing to eat But she's my baby And I love her just the sa MacLean, who is now 63, grew up in the village of Butterstone near Dunkeld in Perthshire and started playing fiddle with traditional Scottish music band the Tannahill Weavers before going solo. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Hiss Golden Messenger lyrics. The word is supposedly derived from the general's name. "That's lovely. A version by Erskine Hawkins, also in 1945, was described by Billboard magazine as "rock and roll", the first time that phrase was used in print to describe any style of music. She's long, lean, and lanky and ain't had nothing to eat Caledonia was sent to James Johnson on 23 January 1789 for inclusion in the Scots Musical Museum, however Johnson did not print the song.. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. Although sung regularly at special occasions, the song wasn’t originally meant to be a national anthem – ‘Scots Wha Hae’, ‘Caledonia’ and ‘Scotland the Brave’ had all been used as Scottish national anthems before it. Her name is on this song and that song, and she's still getting money. US Pfizer Covid vaccine approved for emergency use, UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby, Trump's latest, legal longshot to challenge result, Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. "[2] However, by the time of that quote, Jordan and Moore had divorced after a number of arguments in which she had stabbed him with a knife. ", .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}'Caledonia' folk writer receives OBE, Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed election lawsuit. Over the years the song has been covered by musicians from Eddi Reader and Paolo Nutini to Amy Macdonald and Ronan Keating. In the past decade he has been inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, received an OBE and a Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. It never came out on a DMB CD. [6] Later, James Brown recorded the song, with an arrangement by Sammy Lowe, as his first release for Smash Records in 1964. MacLean says there have been some "horrendous" cover versions over the years but generally he loves to hear other people singing it. Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home But if I should become a stranger youknow that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had I have moved and I've kept on moving, proved the points that I needed proving Lost the friends that I … Caledonia Lyrics: I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me / In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away / So I've been telling old stories, singing songs Frontman Dave Wakeling's father loved the original, and as it happened, the song was a perfect fit for the ska treatment. She didn't know nothin' about no music at all. However, it was written by Jordan, who used his wife's name to enable him to work with an additional music publisher. In 1942, Jordan had started on an unparalleled run of success on the Billboard Harlem Hit Parade (forerunner of the R&B chart), which by 1945 had included four number-one hits, and eventually made Jordan by far the most successful R&B chart act of the 1940s. The song has not had many airings on official releases, and doesn’t appear on 1969 to 1990 tapes either. G D But if I should become a stranger, Em C Now that would make me more than sad, C D G Caledonia's been everything I've ever had. As a songwriter you only need one little thing like that to vindicate everything that you have done.". Have a listen.ð§ pic.twitter.com/UZEyV7eCD5. "I was genuinely homesick and it was just a little song I wrote.". Caledonia was a homesick song. Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. He says he had been busking around Europe with three Irish guys but the day after writing the song - with its lyric "Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home" - he set off back to Scotland. "I walk down the street and there are buskers singing it," he says. [1] It debuted on the chart in May 1945 and reached number one in June, where it stayed for seven weeks. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. He was still finding his way as a songwriter when he wrote Caledonia and says that if he tried to write it now it would be much more complex lyrically and musically. There are some other generic floating verses. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. She said: "This song for me exquisitely captures the sensation of having Scotland in your soul and only ever feeling truly complete when you are there.". Caldonia! Lyrics to 'Caledonia' by Celtic Woman. 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