Her psych folk with guitars, dobr… Read Full Bio ↴Tia Blake recorded only one album.
Her psych folk with guitars, dobro, flute and vocals was recorded at the Ossian Studio in Paris in 1971 and released that same year by the tiny French label SFP (Societe Francaise de Productions Phonographiques).
Lost Jimmie Whalen
Tia Blake Lyrics
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By the banks of the river
Watching the moonbeams
As evening drew nigh
All alone as I ramble
I spied a fair damsel
Weepin′ and wailin'
Weepin' for one
Who is now lyin' lonely
Mournin′ for one
Who no mortal can save
As the foaming dark waters
Float sadly about him
Onward they speed
Over young Jimmie′s grave
The song "Lost Jimmie Whalen" by Tia Blake tells the story of a young woman who is walking by the banks of a river one evening when she stumbles upon a fair damsel who is weeping and wailing. The damsel is mourning the loss of someone who is lying lonely and cannot be saved. The lyrics suggest that this person is likely deceased and buried in the waters of the river.
The lyrics paint a sad and solemn picture of a life lost too soon. The imagery of the moonbeams and foaming dark waters creates a haunting tone that emphasizes the sadness and despair felt by the woman who is mourning. The song is also introspective, exploring themes of loneliness and loss. The lyrics suggest a deeper connection between the woman and the fair damsel, as they share in the sorrow of the loss of a loved one.
Overall, "Lost Jimmie Whalen" is a melancholic song that captures the grief and sadness of losing someone too soon. The song is a reminder that life is fleeting and that we should cherish our loved ones while we have them.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone as I walked
While walking by myself
By the banks of the river
Next to the river's edge
Watching the moonbeams
Observing the moonlight
As evening drew nigh
As nightfall approached
All alone as I ramble
Alone on my journey
I spied a fair damsel
I saw a beautiful woman
Weepin′ and wailin'
Crying and mourning
With many a′sigh
Accompanied by many sighs
Weepin' for one
Crying for someone
Who is now lyin' lonely
Who is now alone in death
Mournin′ for one
Mourning for someone
Who no mortal can save
Who cannot be saved by humans
As the foaming dark waters
As the dark and churning waters
Float sadly about him
Move mournfully around him
Onward they speed
They continue to flow
Over young Jimmie′s grave
Over the burial site of Jimmie, who died young
Writer(s): Tia Blake
Contributed by Elena O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS
All alone as I walked by the banks of the river
Watching the moonbeams as evening drew neigh
All alone as I rambled, I spied a fair damsel
Weeping and wailing with many a sigh
Weeping for one who is now lying lowly
Mourning for one whom no mortal can save
As the foaming dark waters flow silently about him
Onward they sweep over young Jimmy's grave
All alone as I walked by the banks of the river
Watching the moonbeams as evening drew neigh
All alone as I rambled, I spied a fair damsel
Weeping and wailing with many a sigh
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(extra verse from the traditional lyrics)
Oh Jimmy why can't you tarry here with me
Not leave me alone all distracted in pain
But since death is the dagger which has cut us asunder
Then wide is the gulf, love between you and I
@tontonbenito3247
Cette chanson chantee par Tia Blake est sublime . A la flute -Quena c'est Sydney Aufrere a' la guitare Benito Merlino qui a aussi fait la direction artistique, la production pour SFP en 1971 a' Paris dans le Studio des Abbe
@folkmusicgirl
I am familiar with a lot of obscure folk - but not familiar with this artist. She is very good and glad to hear this album will be released on CD. Is the release in UK or in U.S.A?
@barbietuerick
incredible treasure, thank-you algorithm, i was looking for joan baez traditional song album and stumbled upon this masterpiece...
@jolvide
her songs will be re-issued soon (7/2011) on cd!
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@jolvide
only US, in the UK mp3 downloads are available though
@dastenhero1910
Is this the original tune? I'm not sure...
@TreeKid13
Just 14 views ?! Whow is that possible :|?