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Scottish silver stirrup cups, Hallmarked Edinburgh, 1917. The "parting glass", or "stirrup cup", was the final hospitality offered to a departing guest. Once they had mounted, they were presented one final drink to fortify them for their travels. The custom was practised in several continental countries. [8]
Feb 3, 2015 · Oh all the time that e’er I spent, I spent it in good company; And any harm that e’er I’ve done, I trust it was to none but me; May those I’ve loved through all the years Have memories now they’ll e’er recall; So fill me to the parting glass, Goodnight, and joy be with you all. Oh all the comrades that e’er I had, Are sorry for my ...
May those I’ve loved through all the years. Have memories now they’ll e’er recall; So fill me to the parting glass, Goodnight, and joy be with you all. Oh all the comrades that e’er I had, Are sorry for my going away; And all the loved ones that e’er I had. Would wish me one more day to stay. But since it falls unto my lot.
May 22, 2019 · A ‘parting glass’ or ‘stirrup cup’ was the final hospitality offered to a departing guest, a custom dating back to Saxon times. ‘The Parting Glass’ with its familiar melody was first ...
"The Parting Glass" belongs to a family of songs that can be traced back to the 17th century. The very first evidence for a song with the title "Good Night And God Be With You" is a tune - it's different from the one used for "The Parting Glass" - in the so-called Skene Manuscripts (see Dauney 1838, p. 222 ), an important collection of music compiled in the 1620s or 1630s.
Jan 10, 2024 · Traditional Transcriptions. January 10, 2024. "The Parting Glass" is a traditional Irish and Scottish folk song that is often sung at the end of gatherings or as a farewell song. It has been recorded by various artists and has been passed down through generations. The lyrics reflect themes of reminiscence, departure, and well-wishing.
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Nov 29, 2016 · The Parting Glass is a collection of 14 sonnets by Northern Irish poet, Neil Young, long resident in Scotland. True to its title, each sonnet is a farewell to a beloved family member or a friend, a toast to memories – private and public, and a nod to the present that will soon be lost. That Irish-Scots tradition suggested in the title is the ...
