Craig Herbertson
Craig Herbertson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to a family whose musical … Read Full Bio ↴Craig Herbertson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to a family whose musical traditions stretch back across the generations. Principally known as a singer of Scots and Irish songs, Craig is also an accomplished guitarist with a repertoire of music stretching from Jazz to folk.
Son of a Jazz trumpeter Craig was introduced early to Swing music. His uncle played in a Skiffle band, his grandparents had performed in theater and vaudeville on one side and on the other were self taught musicians and folk singers.
In the early days Craig Herbertson played in experimental bands including the Scottish New Wave band 'The Androids' reviewed in NME with air play on BBC Radio 1.
Later he rediscovered his folk roots, playing with a variety of bands including 'The Keltix whose songs were featured on BBC radio and television.
Craig picked up experience busking in Europe and America, from the Paris Metro to Riverboats on the Mississippi, during which time he learned fiddle, mandolin, banjo, penny whistle and piano.
In 2004 he hit number 20 in the BBC Indie charts with 'Hearts of Glory'
In 2011 Craig was awarded second prize in the category “Best Folk Rock Singer” of the 'Deutscher Rock & Pop Preis'.
As well as music he is also a critically acclaimed fantasy and horror author.
Son of a Jazz trumpeter Craig was introduced early to Swing music. His uncle played in a Skiffle band, his grandparents had performed in theater and vaudeville on one side and on the other were self taught musicians and folk singers.
In the early days Craig Herbertson played in experimental bands including the Scottish New Wave band 'The Androids' reviewed in NME with air play on BBC Radio 1.
Later he rediscovered his folk roots, playing with a variety of bands including 'The Keltix whose songs were featured on BBC radio and television.
Craig picked up experience busking in Europe and America, from the Paris Metro to Riverboats on the Mississippi, during which time he learned fiddle, mandolin, banjo, penny whistle and piano.
In 2004 he hit number 20 in the BBC Indie charts with 'Hearts of Glory'
In 2011 Craig was awarded second prize in the category “Best Folk Rock Singer” of the 'Deutscher Rock & Pop Preis'.
As well as music he is also a critically acclaimed fantasy and horror author.
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Craig Herbertson Lyrics
A Health to the Ladies Here?s a health to the ladies I freely confess For grace a…
A Red Red Rose My love's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in…
Ace of Clubs Beneath the chandeliers Upon the Persian rugs Carousers take…
Andrew Lammie By Mill o Tifty there lived a man In the neighbourhood…
Bonnie Light Horseman When Bonnie commanded his armies to stand He levelled his ca…
Dainty Davie Now rosy May comes in wi' flowers, To deck her gay,…
East of Aberdeen Cold is she The cold North Sea She'll howl and she'll heave …
Green Grow the Rashes Green grow the rashes O, Green grow the rashes O, The feat…
He Who Would be King One for the sailing ship safe cross the sea One for…
Hearts of Glory This is my story This is my song It's a long way…
Honest Toun Lagoons It was a cold dark morning when I bid Tranent…
Lady Whisky Whisky, whisky I loved you tae well Promised me heaven wi'…
Mad Lizzy Mad Lizzie she is waiting for the setting of the…
Mary Queen of Scots Jeune reine, pâle reine, Reine plus pale qu?un cygne Ton ja…
Mormond Braes As I gaed doon tae Strichen toon I met a fair…
Old Erin's Daughter Old Erin's daughter, Miss you and all From St John's waters,…
Rowan Tree Oh rowan tree, oh rowan tree Thou'lt aya be dear to…
The Fish The Laird John Clerk wis a belted knight His keeper cam…
The Lichtbob's Lassie When first I cam ?tae the toon, They ca?d me young an?…
The Lighthouse Child of grace you wait for me Out across the starlit…
The Loch Tay Boat Song When I've done my work of day, and I row…
The Wallace Winter she mourns spring In bridal wreath and veil Autumn go…