Lyrics and music Sir Harold Boulton and Lady Anne Wilson Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Loud the winds howl, loud the waves roar, […]
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Skye Boat Song on YouTube
Yesterday, I shared my recording of “Skye Boat Song” from Outlander, the new TV movie. The song has sent my music up the charts on Reverbnation. You can now listen to “Skye Boat Song” on YouTube through the video below or on my YouTube channel. The lyrics are now on my Celtic lyrics website.
Skye Boat Song and Outlander
One of the first things I heard about the new Outlander TV series from Starz is that it features the “Skye Boat Song“. I believe this is the theme song for Outlander though with a slight modification. I’ve loved this song for so long I don’t even remember where I first heard it. But it is incredible. […]