@I want oldschool, there is no point in being angry about the past. The suffering of Ms Kershaw and those like her can't be undone. But it is worth doing them the honour of remembering their struggles, which is the best purpose of music like this. Instead of being angry about the past, stand in solidarity with those who must suffer such working conditions now, in Africa and Asia.
@folkme3042
6 жыл бұрын
What a heart wrenching song.Sad to think that this was the plight of thousands upon thousands of children in many industries in 19th century Britain.
@jimfell7147
12 күн бұрын
Sublime, pure genius the way music should be heard and performed.
@TheMOOXTER
14 жыл бұрын
I grew up on The Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel. The Stone Roses is my favourite album of all time for personal reasons. I'm now 37 and a fully fledged blues-head, but this is absolutely exquisite. I'm so very elated that someone put me onto The Unthanks at a beer festival recently. I'm also a Geordie musician and I'm and very proud of this band for sticking to their guns. Words can't describe how I felt when I heard this and 'Here's the Tender Coming'....
@musiclover9361
6 ай бұрын
'Here's The Tender Coming' is simultaneously gut-wrenchingly painful and utterly beautiful, in equal measure.
@russhouldin5774
2 жыл бұрын
A masterpiece performed to perfection. "100 years or more will pass before we're walking side by side'". RIP Patience.
@charleshall6069
6 жыл бұрын
God, that's glorious - the words, the music, the voices...
@musik102
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Over 100 postings and not one reference to the composer of the song: Frank Higgins. I knew Frank from the Liverpool folk music scene back in the 60s. Strangely, I only knew him as a performer of blues material, and I was floored when he came up with this classic. Unfortunately, Frank passed away many years ago.
@folkme3042
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information.I didn't know who composed this and always assumed that it must of been written at least a century ago.It's such a moving song and always brings me close to tears.I'll have to try to look into Frank's other material.Thanks again.
@SaMusz73
4 жыл бұрын
The reference to Frank Higgins is actually in the video description, as performer. But the fact that he's also the composer isn't. Great catch ! Thanks
@sylvinro22
6 жыл бұрын
Beaucoup d'émotions, en pensant à mon grand-père Mineur en France...Merci Unthanks.
@mogden9569
14 жыл бұрын
You know when you get a song stuck in your head, and you find yourself humming or singing it at inappropriate times? this is mine at the moment!
@billyharrison296
20 күн бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@TheDanmeehan
13 жыл бұрын
Simple classic folk music. For people like me who have just discovered the Unthanks, this is great stuff.
@richardashton9490
2 жыл бұрын
Classic folk music, with a string quartet?
@rukeyser
7 ай бұрын
Brilliant, but *not folk music - simple, or classic.* Written by Frank Higgins, and not in 1842 ;->
@jamesbutler6253
6 ай бұрын
It is fantastic, but it is neither classic folk nor is it simple.
@JBMusic3
3 жыл бұрын
What a powerful song and testimony. So glad to have been directed to this!
@markxist
13 жыл бұрын
My favourite from the excellent album, Here's The Tender Coming. They perform such beautiful music
@mattythehammer
15 жыл бұрын
I don't like folk, well I thought I didn't. Saw this band on Jools Holland and thought wow. Love them. Beautiful.
@JudithKellyFilms
13 жыл бұрын
Atmospheric music... I'll return here to listen again & again.
@TheWeardale1
10 жыл бұрын
can't get enough of this song
@cjmwhitehead462
5 жыл бұрын
My heart and eyes weep.
@spudcustardx1
9 жыл бұрын
as a man I think they are awesome, they display everything that folk should, just a kind of fundamental feminism. They brew something its hard not to hear
@ironclad1609
14 жыл бұрын
I can't stop watching this. It's so gorgeous.
@sophiafake-virus2456
2 жыл бұрын
Schoolchildren ought to hear this.
@EnglishBobFilms
13 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Beyond words really how much emotion this song scares up.
@mickdoylemd
14 жыл бұрын
A truly wonderful piece of music. Sung beautifully by these women. What a contrast from the work of Patience Kershaw. I look forward to hearing more from the Unthanks.
@stellajayne
13 жыл бұрын
I simply adore this song - I can easily cry at the line about the 'baldy patch' on her head. Achingly sad and beautiful too.
@jakehick4305
4 жыл бұрын
Chill out man
@Jenbobby
3 жыл бұрын
@@jakehick4305 you do realise that this song is made from a testimony from a real girl? it's alright to get emotional over a 17 year old's torture
@TremblyChap
14 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful! Saw them tonight in Manhattan....simply beautiful.
@Smudgie
14 жыл бұрын
It`s great to see young ùns keeping this sort of music alive!
@fmclupin
14 жыл бұрын
Stunning What more can 1 say
@davidstokell-nv7jr
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic live
@sanchez64
15 жыл бұрын
I saw The Unthanks live in Edinburgh last night, they were amazing - this song was a standout.
@dejavuantiques
13 жыл бұрын
saw them in concert at the St Ives Festival in September, the hairs are still standing up on my neck, just beautiful, she spoke on womans hour about the true story she'd read about patience which encouraged her to write this ballad
@appleblossombeau
14 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, moving, gracious & understated both the testimony & the track. Fabulous.
@jasperyirl
13 жыл бұрын
What a sad story and song .Hope they will play in Ireland soon.
@EdDueim
14 жыл бұрын
Achingly beautiful. Seen them twice, great live performers.
@twinoaks51
7 жыл бұрын
Love this song
@Lunalizzy1
14 жыл бұрын
I too heard them on NPR during All Things Considered this afternoon and was so moved by the harmonies. I immediately bought the album. Gorgeous, gorgeous music.
@Banastre61
14 жыл бұрын
Lovely stuff. Have to admit this is the first time I've heard any of their material. I'll be back for more.
@sidpheasant7585
8 жыл бұрын
Never been a socialist, but if I were to switch over, it would be this song that would do it. Never fails to captivate and move. This being the United Kingdom, a country that managed to keep its citizens free from invasion and wanton destruction for centuries, it's easy to check the Census records for Patience Kershaw. She died in 1869, aged 42, and never married. It was Lord Shaftesbury and his Committee who heard testimony from the 17-year-old Patience, so presumably that great man is the "Sir" whom Patience recognises for having "tried", in the context of the song.
@richardashton9490
8 жыл бұрын
Yes Sid, life is tough for most people most of the time. But socialism is not the answer. Try reading the Gulag Archpelago, or check how any real-life marxist régime turns out in practice.
@ChrisEchoes
7 жыл бұрын
Marxism doesnt equate socialism. In fact it is socialism perverted into a totalitarian system.
@Pstephen
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardashton9490 - About the same as capitalism, for the vast majority of us.
@MsHardman1
9 жыл бұрын
truly amazing , this is what music can and should do
@seventhhe4ven
14 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite bands of the moment. I will catch them next tour.
@elljell10
14 жыл бұрын
this is my fave song of all of the unthanks songs.
@johnthornhill8551
2 жыл бұрын
Heartbreakingly beautiful because it is based on true and terrible testimony.
@Broonzied
14 жыл бұрын
Was lucky enough to see the girls and the band at Innerleithen festival in August on the same bill as Lau. What a great night of music. If you go see them, they will more than likely charm the pants off you.
@themightiestbo
14 жыл бұрын
Heard this on Mike Hardings Radio2 folk show & was bowled over, had to seek it out. Beautiful song
@oursaintsaviour
13 жыл бұрын
absolutely brilliant.
@Tigerbob07
10 жыл бұрын
Such a great band, listen to them a lot.
@jasperyirl
13 жыл бұрын
Sad beautiful .song
@alanhb4
14 жыл бұрын
@Derucolindo agree, totally heartbreaking. we don't know we are living today
@SilverColoredGold
14 жыл бұрын
I like this - it's very natural and beautiful ..
@MrZimharry
11 жыл бұрын
Well done!!....Bringing dignity and memory to stuff we'd rather not think about........
@TheEdwardcullenfan14
12 жыл бұрын
i heard this song in history ages ago and i still love it :)
@MrVulcan09
14 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful 'classic' folk track. Have just tracked down the album this is on. Superb.
@nottsfhj
15 жыл бұрын
Going to see them this sunday, so amazingly excited!
@luornu
13 жыл бұрын
I heard this on the between songs tape at Cropredy this past Thursday and I had to google the lyrics to find out what it was. I'm glad to have found it! (to tell the truth the tape was better than some of the live acts..)
@charleybarley111
15 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful!
@DigitalContentNetwork
4 жыл бұрын
I love it so much. Wow.
@fudge1monkey
15 жыл бұрын
saw at bristol. insane! buying 2 albums of them as we speak
@London2272
13 жыл бұрын
Part of the report sof the Ashley's mine commission, which contains the testimony of Patience Kershaw, a 17-year old hurrier, can be read at victorianweb Working people have had to fight damned hard for the better conditions we (mostly) have today. Certain people have resisted all those changes for the better and try to reverse them, little by little, even now. Never let them push us back down.
@jubspsalterundharfe
11 жыл бұрын
Great music ! So beautiful !
@Amcgleish
15 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@DominicJones
14 жыл бұрын
buy all three albums even!
@MsCatM
15 жыл бұрын
This is lovely!
@MrBrianojee
11 жыл бұрын
Their music cuts me to the quick...
@jubbin5
11 жыл бұрын
lovely music beautiful....
@garciasfinger
14 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff. Beautiful.
@zengravy
14 жыл бұрын
Just seen them tonight at the lowry in Manchester... Thought you should see this.. ugh - can't post a link - type in the title of this song and find the ashley, victorian web link... it's just horrific.. only 120 years ago... If you have kids you'll weep with the knowledge that this is how it used to be..
@alanhb4
14 жыл бұрын
@Derucolindo Agree, totally heartbreaking. We don't we are living today.
@danwiddon3854
2 жыл бұрын
The transcript is as hilarious as the Testament itself!
@theredreceivers
14 жыл бұрын
@Lunalizzy1 Yeah me too (5-11-10) I've heard their names before but never gave them a listen. I'm really warming up to their music. I might get the album too.
@manygate10
13 жыл бұрын
@MeanMusicTV Yeah, joke aside, a good reason to see them!
@LukeHegarty1
12 жыл бұрын
new fan here
@johnramsey2529
11 жыл бұрын
I meant Tories of the past.Having said that people in their 60s who have thailidomide & are told they are fit for work.Or a friend of mine who died of cancer,who 2wks earlier was told he was fit for work.Would probably agree with me.
@specialness16
14 жыл бұрын
this is so sad, can't listen to it too often, because it's sort of depressing - but ina good way - beautifully depressing
@voicefreson
9 жыл бұрын
Its worth remembering the first victims of the British Empire was the British working class
@seamusolunacy
8 жыл бұрын
often forgotten.
@brendanheery04
7 жыл бұрын
Ever heard of Oliver Cromwell? I'm sure the victims of his cruelty here in Ireland would beg to differ.
@MrPercy112
7 жыл бұрын
We heard of him before you did, and it didn't do us Brits much good either! Stop playing the victim, you are not unique.
@086DEN
6 жыл бұрын
He is not playing and he didn't claim to be unique.
@mattythehammer
15 жыл бұрын
I too am going to my their new album of the back of seeing them. Is the album any good?
@emilykey7172
12 жыл бұрын
gonna do this for the local talent show, any tips?? ^_^
@owtatowttowt
11 жыл бұрын
was it video'd? I really like this song & would like to hear other versions. :)
@zomac18
11 жыл бұрын
are you northern? i appreciate the accent, its beautiful, who woudnt love the northern accent :( NORTH YORHSHIRE FTW
@stanleyorourke9362
4 жыл бұрын
Its a gordie accent there singing
@nanapam100
12 жыл бұрын
after came tildow n o, hooley
@nottsfhj
14 жыл бұрын
Written from an actual testimony of a young girl, getting interviewed by a philanthropist who wanted to get all kids to school. And yes, buy the albums (both of them!) Amazing live. They were so bad on JH in comparison!
@atozinco
14 жыл бұрын
The song is based on the testimony of Patiece to a government enquiry in 1842 into children working in coal mines. The testimony of Patience can be found at dub dub dub . victorianweb . org/history/ashley.html
@mmc472
Жыл бұрын
I've just had a read, very interesting.
@elephantbarbiegirl
12 жыл бұрын
@tooklees She may have been earning but it's highly unlikely that she had disposable income for fripperies such as hairpieces. Coal mines in those days were privately owned and wages criminally low, particularly for women
@Glantoniain
2 жыл бұрын
Patience later became a housekeeper to a gentleman. Never married.
@donna-marie9100
6 ай бұрын
Coming from a mining community, originally, this song is heartbreaking. And ppl moan they used to use pit ponies! Surely better than women and children.
@ChosenHandle117
13 жыл бұрын
It's just a beautiful song, beautifully performed. Paris Hilton should listen to it, but I doubt if she has the attention span...
@peckers011
9 жыл бұрын
The next time you visit places like Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire and marvel at its long façade the priceless Greek statues and numerous Follies dotted around the estate …. Remember they were all paid for by exploiting ladies like Patience Kershaw!
@DANNIELRR
12 жыл бұрын
HEADLINING 'NO DIRECTION HOME FESTIVAL' AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
@Pablosammy1
12 жыл бұрын
But smoking is ugly, and this is beautiful...
@rodthecod
13 жыл бұрын
@tooklees The real "protaganist" was a 17 year old girl who could not read or write and never went to day-school. She worked 12 hour days and wore a belt and chain hurrying corves 11-a day for over a mile underground. I don't think the poor girl's problem was an "apathetic attitude"! I have nothing but sympathy for her and those like her in 1842; and I thank my lucky stars that I have such a cushy life that I can waste my time replying to complete strangers on youtube! So long.
@giabgr
7 жыл бұрын
Lovely - but 'p'aying the price for using Samson mics!
@patrickplunkett
14 жыл бұрын
Excellent song and excellent voices! Can't wait to see them at The Green Man Festival! If you like The Unthanks you might also like my music. I'm an alt-country songwriter based in the UK. Check out the vids on my profile and let me know what you think!
@patrickplunkett
14 жыл бұрын
Excellent song! Can't wait to see them at The Green Man Festival! If you like The Unthanks you might also like my music. I'm an alt-country songwriter based in the UK. Check out the vids on my profile and let me know what you think!
@snowflake7706
3 жыл бұрын
why am i here for history work ? :/
@johnramsey2529
11 жыл бұрын
This is one of the reasons women fought for emancipation.A history lesson for every Tory bastard who fought change all the way.
@MrPercy112
6 жыл бұрын
Same old, same old. For God’s sake it it a rest!
@specialness16
14 жыл бұрын
when I first heard it I thought it was about a prostitute, thenI looked up the kyrics, very sad song x
@stanleyorourke9362
4 жыл бұрын
Love the gordie accent
@markxist
13 жыл бұрын
@tooklees I'm sure you could be called worse
@BarryParryCashNCarry
14 жыл бұрын
The reason why the Labour Party was formed ARE YOU LISTENING, GORDON BROWN!!!!!!!!
@peterdcarter1
11 жыл бұрын
Do you have a wife? Give her a thump.
@jaspercooper1741
3 жыл бұрын
A song about white Privilege in England
@sophiafake-virus2456
3 жыл бұрын
The one on the left could have made an effort. Those anachronistic dresses are a lovely part of the Unthanks, but looking like a bloke waiting for a bus is not very inspiring. Have a word with her someone. What a devastating song, Rachel's voice and face helped deliver this lyric, and the gravitas of the string ensemble carried it home. The past holds unconscionable suffering. Great music all.
@spudcustardx1
7 жыл бұрын
this song is not about socialism its about feminism, I guess its a form of folk that brought me here, got a hunch they were better than me
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