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1) Emily Smith (born 25 March 1981 in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway) is a Scottish folk singer;
2) Emily Smith is an American R&B/soul singer from Paso Robles, CA.
1) Emily Smith (born 25 March 1981 in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway) is a Scottish folk singer. She won the BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Music of the Year Award in 2002. She is a member of Scotland’s ‘folk orchestra’, The Unusual Suspects, and was named ‘Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year 2008'. She also records as Emily Smith & Jamie McClennan with New Zealand-born fiddle player and guitarist Jamie McClennan.
Smith has always held a passion for local history and a keen sense of belonging, which shines through in her music and the enthusiasm she displays when talking of her home region. “Dumfries and Galloway is often a forgotten part of Scotland and through my material, whether traditional or my own songs, I try to portray the beauty and diversity of where I come from. I love being able to sing a song and picture the exact setting of where the event took place, or to sing some of Robert Burns’ material and know that he travelled the same roads and admired the same landscapes as I do today.”
Since winning the 2002 ‘BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award’ she has released several critically-acclaimed albums, toured extensively with her band on the international folk circuit and is recognised not only as one of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song but also as a talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Smith spent six years living in Glasgow, during which time she gained an Honours degree in Scottish Music from The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 2003. Now, living back in her home area of Dumfries & Galloway in South West Scotland, Smith has found her niche drawing on the rich local history and ever changing landscape as the source and inspiration for her music. She has an affection (and growing reputation!) for collecting dusty old poetry and song books in search of new material. The results are re-worked ballads which seamlessly interweave with Smith’s own descriptive songs, often confusing the listener as to which material is old and which is new.
She became the first ever winner from Scotland in the USA Song-writing Competition in 2005 after winning the folk section with her song ‘Edward of Morton’. Another of her songs, ‘Always a Smile’, about the life of her Polish grandmother, was short-listed in the final ten. Both songs are found on her second album, "A Different Life".
Alongside her solo career Smith has written, recorded and toured with artists from the folk scene and beyond including Eddi Reader, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Karine Polwart, John McCusker, David Scott and Phil Cunningham. She has also been included in the acclaimed ‘Scottish Women’ group, featuring Scotland’s top female vocalists, is a member of Scotland’s ‘folk orchestra’, The Unusual Suspects, and was named ‘Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year 2008'.
She has recorded live sessions for BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris, Aled Jones and Mike Harding alongside receiving regular play on BBC Radio Scotland. Recent television work includes performing on BBC 1 Scotland’s Hogmanay show and she will be featured in a series of Transatlantic Sessions.
Her official website can be found at www.emilysmith.org.
2) Emily Smith is an American R&B/soul singer from Paso Robles, CA. She released her eponymous album in 2018.
King Orfeo
Emily Smith Lyrics
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Scowan urla grun
Her name was Lady Lisa Bell,
Whar giorten han grun oarlac
The king, he has a-huntin′ gane,
Left his lady aa alane.
Pierced poor Lisa tae the heart.
When the king cam hame at noon
He asked for Lady Lisa Bell.
His nobles unto him they said,
"She first was wounded, noo she's dead."
He′s awa intae the wood
Til hair grew o'er him where he stood
He sat there for seven years
Til a company to him drew near.
Some did ride and some did ging,
He saw his lady them amang.
He sat doon so full o' wae
And he took oot his pipes to play.
First he played the notes o′ noy
And then he played the notes o′ joy
Then he played the gaber reel
That would make a sick heart heal
The Elfin Knight to him did say,
"What will you hae noo for your pay?"
"For my pay I will thee tell
I'll hae my Lady Lisa Bell."
"You can take your lady hame
And you′ll be king o'er aa yer ain."
The song "King Orfeo," as sung by Emily Smith, tells the story of Lady Lisa Bell and King Orfeo. Lady Lisa Bell lived in a castle referred to as "yon Haa," and the song describes her as a beautiful lady. One day, while the king went hunting, Lady Lisa was left alone in the castle, and that is when the Elfin Knight appeared and pierced her heart with his dart, killing her. When the king returned, he discovered that his lady was dead, and he went into the forest, where he sat for seven years until he saw a company of people riding and walking. He recognized his lady Lisa among them, and so he took out his pipes to play. He played a sad tune to express his sadness, followed by a tune of joy, and then he played the gaber reel which healed the sick-at-heart. The Elfin Knight, who was there with him, then offered him a deal. The king asked for Lady Lisa Bell as his pay, and the Elfin Knight granted his wish. Thus, King Orfeo was able to take Lady Lisa Bell back home, and he became the king over all his land.
The song narrates a fairy tale-like story, where fairies and elves make appearances, and the whole story seems to revolve around the theme of love and loss. After Lady Lisa Bell's death, King Orfeo's life becomes bleak, and he finds solace only in his music. When he sees Lady Lisa Bell again, his life is immediately transformed, and he offers to give up everything in exchange for her. The song "King Orfeo" is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
There lived a lady in yon Haa
In a certain house, there was a lady residing
Scowan urla grun
Her name was Scowan Urla Grun
Her name was Lady Lisa Bell,
She is also known as Lady Lisa Bell
Whar giorten han grun oarlac
Little is known about her ancestry
The king, he has a-huntin′ gane,
The king went out hunting
Left his lady aa alane.
Leaving his lady alone at home
The Elfin Knight took oot his dart,
An Elfin Knight used his dart
Pierced poor Lisa tae the heart.
He used it to pierce Lady Lisa's heart
When the king cam hame at noon
When the king returned home at noon
He asked for Lady Lisa Bell.
He inquired about Lady Lisa Bell
His nobles unto him they said,
The nobles informed him
"She first was wounded, noo she's dead."
Lady Lisa was injured and now she is dead
He′s awa intae the wood
The king went into the forest
Til hair grew o'er him where he stood
He stayed there until his hair grew over him
He sat there for seven years
He remained seated there for seven years
Til a company to him drew near.
A group of people approached him
Some did ride and some did go.
Some were on horseback and some were walking
He saw his lady them amang.
He spotted Lady Lisa among them
He sat doon so full o' wae
He sat down, filled with sorrow
And he took oot his pipes to play.
Then he pulled out his pipes to play
First he played the notes o′ noy
He began by playing sad notes
And then he played the notes o′ joy
And then he played happy notes
Then he played the gaber reel
Finally, he played the Gaber Reel
That would make a sick heart heal
Which is known for its healing properties
The Elfin Knight to him did say,
Then the Elfin Knight spoke to him
"What will you hae noo for your pay?"
"What do you want as payment?"
"For my pay I will thee tell
"I will tell you what I want as payment
I'll hae my Lady Lisa Bell."
I want to have my Lady Lisa Bell back
"You can take your lady hame
"You can take your lady back home
And you′ll be king o'er aa yer ain."
And you will become the ruler of your own land once again.
Writer(s): Ellis Vivien, Lewin Giles Francis, Traditional
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
There lived a lady in yon ha'
Scowan erla grae
Her name was Lady Lisa Bell
Far yorten han grun orla
The king, he has a-huntin' gane
Scowan erla grae
An' left his lady all alane
Far yorten han grun orla
The Elfin King wi' his dairt
Scowan erla grae
Pierced his lady tae the hert
Far yorten han grun orla
When the king cam hame at noon
Scowan erla grae
He spiered for Lady Lisa Bell
Far yorten han grun orla
His nobles untae him did say
Scowan erla grae
"My lady was wounded, noo she's deid"
Far yorten han grun orla
Noo they've taen her life frae me
Scowan erla grae
But her corpse they'll never hae
Far yorten han grun orla
The king, he's ca'd his nobles a'
Scowan erla grae
Tae waltz her corpse intae the ha'
Far yorten han grun orla
But when the lords were fa'n asleep
Scowan erla grae
Oot o' the ha' her corpse did creep
Far yorten han grun orla
Noo awa tae the woods he's gane
Scowan erla grae
An' there he sat upon a stane
Far yorten han grun orla
He sat there for seiven years
Scowan erla grae
'Til a company him drew near
Far yorten han grun orla
Some did ride and some did ging
Scowan erla grae
He saw his lady then amang
Far yorten han grun orla
The company, they then made their way
Scowan erla grae
Tae a ha' upon a hill
Far yorten han grun orla
Noo he set him doon fu'l wae
Scowan erla grae
He's taen oot his harp tae play
Far yorten han grun orla
First he played the notes o' noy
Scowan erla grae
Then he played the notes o' joy
Far yorten han grun orla
An' then he played the guid gabber reel
Scowan erla grae
That would mak a sick hert heal
Far yorten han grun orla
There cam a boy frae oot the ha'
Scowan erla grae
Ye're bidden tae play amangst us a'
Far yorten han grun orla
The Elfin King tae him did say
Scowan erla grae
"What will you hae for a' yer play?"
Far yorten han grun orla
For my play I will ye tell
Scowan erla grae
I'll hae my Lady Lisa Bell
Far yorten han grun orla
My sister's son, the unworthy thing
Scowan erla grae
The morn he will be crowned king
Far yorten han grun orla
Noo ye can tak yer lady hame
Scowan erla grae
An' you'll be king a' on yer ain
Far yorten han grun orla
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