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"Annie Laurie" is an old Scottish song based on a poem by William Douglas (1672?–1748) of Dumfries and Galloway. The words were modified and the tune was added by Alicia Scott in 1834/5. The song is also known as "Maxwelton Braes".
William Douglas became a soldier in the Royal Scots and fought in Germany and Spain and rose to the rank of captain. He also fought at least two duels. He returned to his estate at Fingland in 1694. Traditionally it is said that Douglas had a romance with Anna/Anne Laurie (16 December 1682, Barjarg Tower, in Keir, near Auldgirth, Scotland — 5 May 1764, Friars' Carse, Dumfries-shire, Scotland). Anna was the youngest daughter of Robert Laurie, who became first baronet of Maxwellton in 1685. The legend says that her father opposed a marriage. This may have been because Anna was very young; she was only in her mid-teens when her father died. It may also have been because of Douglas's aggressive temperament or more likely because of his Jacobite allegiances. It is known for certain that they knew of each because in a later letter by Anna she says in reply to news about Douglas, "I trust that he has forsaken his treasonable opinions, and that he is content."
Annie Laurie is a 1927 silent film directed by John S. Robertson, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and starring Lillian Gish and Norman Kerry.
This was the third film of Lillian Gish at MGM, and its poor boxoffice returns marked a decline in the star's career. On a down note Gish stated that her mother became ill during the production of this film and that "...she only showed up for work" as opposed to putting her all into the film.John Wayne makes an early film appearance as a crowd extra.
A film about the battles of Scottish clans.
Annie Laurie is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Walter Tennyson and starring Will Fyffe, Polly Ward and Bruce Seton. The film takes its name from, but is not based on, the traditional Scottish song Annie Laurie. It was made at Cricklewood Studios in London.
ALBUM:THE VERY BEST OF THE EARLY YEARS '1996 (SONG 1980) m+t.trad/bearb:jo plee hanseatic Maxwelton braes are bonnie Where early falls the dew And it was there that Annie Laurie Gave me her promise true Gave me her promise true Which never forgot will be And for bonnie Annie Laurie I would lay me down and die. Her brow is like the snowdrift Her neck is like the swans Her face it is the fairest That ever the sun shone on. That ever the sun shone on And dark blue is her eye And for bonnie Annie Laurie I would lay me down and die. Like dew on the gowan lying Is the fall of her fairy feet And like the winds in summer sighing Her voice is low and sweet. Her voice is low and sweet And she's all the world to me And for bonnie Annie Laurie I'd lay me down and die.
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Annie Laurie · Bobby Horton Homespun Songs of the C. S. A., Volume 6 ℗ 2001 Robert Jay Horton whose pseudonym is Bobby Horton Released on: 2001-01-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Annie Laurie (feat. John Mackay) · Crane Kirkbride Robert's Cove ℗ 2010 Antonina Randazzo and Crane Kirkbride Released on: 2010-11-24 Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDS Annie Laurie · GOG Lullaby,Prenatal Music with Cello ℗ BIGBAND Entertainment Released on: 2018-10-03 Artist: GOG Auto-generated by YouTube.
A second video; this is a pretty waltz.
This is a guitar duet setting of the famous and much loved Scottish ballad Annie Laurie. It is based on a set of piano variations by Irish born composer William Vincent Wallace (1812 - 1865). This guitar duet arrangement closely follows the format of the original but with new ideas and changes that were necessary to suit the voice of the guitar. This heart warming piece is featured on Bruce Paine’s DVD on the Auckland historic house Alberton and forms part of a special tribute to the music loving Kerr Taylor family. Sheet music for this piece is available from Bruce Paine's website which can be found via Google search or Bruce Paine's Facebook page. DVD also available. Look for Alberton DVD+CD.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Annie Laurie · Russell Hunter · Sandy Wright Heat the Hoose 2 ℗ 2011 Foot Stompin' Released on: 2000-03-01 Music Publisher: mcps Auto-generated by YouTube.
"Annie Laurie" is an old Scottish song based on a poem by William Douglas (1672?–1748) of Dumfries and Galloway. The words were modified and the tune was added by Alicia Scott in 1834/5. The song is also known as "Maxwelton Braes".
William Douglas became a soldier in the Royal Scots and fought in Germany and Spain and rose to the rank of captain. He also fought at least two duels. He returned to his estate at Fingland in 1694. Traditionally it is said that Douglas had a romance with Anna/Anne Laurie (16 December 1682, Barjarg Tower, in Keir, near Auldgirth, Scotland — 5 May 1764, Friars' Carse, Dumfries-shire, Scotland). Anna was the youngest daughter of Robert Laurie, who became first baronet of Maxwellton in 1685. The legend says that her father opposed a marriage. This may have been because Anna was very young; she was only in her mid-teens when her father died. It may also have been because of Douglas's aggressive temperament or more likely because of his Jacobite allegiances. It is known for certain that they knew of each because in a later letter by Anna she says in reply to news about Douglas, "I trust that he has forsaken his treasonable opinions, and that he is content."
Annie laurie: to agnieszka
Maxwellton braes are bonnies where early fa's the dew
And it's there that annie laurie gied me her promise true
Gied me her promise true which n'er forgot shall be
And for bonnie annie laurie I'd lay me down an' dee
Her brow is like the snawdrift ner neck is like the swan
Her face is the fairest that e'er the sun shone on
That e'er e'er the sun shone on and dark blue is her e'e
And for bonnie annie laurie I'd lay me down and dee
Like dew on the gowan lyin' is the fa' of her fairy feet
And like winds in summer sighin' her voice is low and sweet
Her voice is low and sweet and she's a' the worls tae me
And for bonnie annie laurie I'd lay me down and dee