“Un Canadien Errant”
Description
Canadian French: A Canadien rebel has been forced from his home. Stopping by a stream, he bids it -- should it flow through his homeland -- to greet his friends. He promises not to forget his homeland
Notes
For further details about the Canadian revolt, caused by the oppression of an oligarchic government, see the songs mentioned in the cross-references. - RBW
Historical references
- 1837 - Revolt in Canada. The failure of the uprising forces many rebels into exile
Cross references
- cf. "An Anti-Rebel Song" (subject)
- cf. "Farewell to Mackenzie" (subject)
Recordings
- Pete Seeger, "Un Canadien Errant" (on PeteSeeger29)
References
- Fowke/Johnston, pp. 26-27, "Un Canadien Errant" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Fowke/Mills/Blume, pp. 82-84, "Un Canadien Errant" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Fowke/MacMillan 4, "Un Canadien Errant" (1 English and 1 French version, 1 tune)
- Silber-FSWB, p. 339, "Un Canadien Errant (An Exiled Canadien)" (1 text)
- DT, CANADERR
- BI, FJ026