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The Chieftains — Whole Heap Of Little Horses (w/Patty Griffin)
Album: Down the Old Plank Road
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Released: 2002
Length: 2:41
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Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
When you wake, right away
On the pretty little horses
Black and bay
Sorrel and gray
Whole heap of little horses
Black and gray
Sorrel and bay
Whole heap of little horses

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
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 sfoster66 wrote:

Our funeral song for our daughter that passed of SIDS...can't say that I need to ever hear it again...not because it isn't beautiful, just too damn hard...




<hug>
Posted 1 year ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Puts me in mind of the fine film "O Brother where art thou?", as this was on the soundtrack. Very nice, though quite what the Chieftains are doing on the backing I don't know.



er no it wasn't 
Posted 2 years ago by eamon3    [ Reply ]
Dolly Partonfeel for sure, with much better instrumental tones.
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
what’s next?  Twinkle twinkle little star?
Posted 4 years ago by davidbarth    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a pirate lullaby.  A lullashanty?
Posted 8 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
         
 
               Little horse looked at zilli daff
            And gave his head a little shake.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
And look! A big dollop of cows over there. 
 
Small stuff amuses, eh?


Posted 9 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Vocal delivery on this song is top notch. I can listen to this one as often as you want to play it. :)
Posted 10 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
And look! A big dollop of cows over there. 
Posted 10 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
How wonderful!! Never heard this one before and I am totally enchanted!
Posted 10 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
 bluecshells wrote:
Thank you.
 
Ditto!
Posted 11 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Thank you.
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Damn boy...... you know how to connect a song....... I'm lovin'it.
Posted 12 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
I like Patty in OTHER songs....this is just....bad!
Posted 12 years ago by carolynjo21    [ Reply ]
There are way better Chieftains songs...  this is too middle of the irish road for my taste
Posted 12 years ago by TuneAgeWhereWoof    [ Reply ]
GO TO SLEEP - CHIEFTAINS

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Shaken_Bake wrote:


 

{#Roflol}   {#High-five}
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]


Posted 13 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
Thx to Patty's voice an 8 for this song
Posted 13 years ago by JoepKoperdraat    [ Reply ]
Just to be clear, what does a 'whole heap of little horses' look like? Are they in a pile? Like puppies?
Posted 13 years ago by kulbreez    [ Reply ]
uwnav wrote:
I'm all for diverse music and all.. but seriously, this one makes me feel like RP's trying to exclude young listeners with narrow taste in music and no interest in historical reference =|
Fixed. Hey, now it's probably true.


Posted 13 years ago by Blaggart    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
Yeah, Patty!
 
Her voice. Man, her voice gets me every time.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Yeah, Patty!
Posted 13 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Yeah, Chieftains!!. 
Posted 14 years ago by dasfeuer    [ Reply ]
Wonderful. Thank you. Nice start to the day.
Posted 14 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
 uwnav wrote:
I'm all for diverse music and all.. but seriously, this one makes me feel like RP's trying to exclude young listeners =|
 

My 27 year old daughter would be the FIRST to say there's plenty of room for ALL music....thank God
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]


The Chieftains & Patty Griffin - "Whole Heap Of Little Horses" Live

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Emmylou Harris & The Chieftains - "Lambs on the green hills" Live

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Bill …. The best way to get to me to unsubscribe… if your wondering… is to play exactly the following songs in 15 mins span of time. OMG.

The Chieftains

Azam Ali

Goldfrapp

Loreena McKennitt

 {#Sick}{#Foot-in-mouth}{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 uwnav wrote:
I'm all for diverse music and all.. but seriously, this one makes me feel like RP's trying to exclude young listeners =|
 
I'm a young listener, I like it, it's nice to chill out every once and a while. beautiful whistle work.

Posted 15 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
One of the better tracks from this outstanding album. Pity the poor who don't appreciate musical beauty.

www.cubaninlondon.blogspot.com

Posted 15 years ago by cubaninlondon    [ Reply ]
Puts me in mind of the fine film "O Brother where art thou?", as this was on the soundtrack. Very nice, though quite what the Chieftains are doing on the backing I don't know.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 DrCyKosis wrote:


No kidding...here they are with Joe Ely -AND- Larry 'Bud' Melman


 
Chippendales,beware!  Great band.Maybe not so great song.

Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
 tkosh wrote:
I was working on my computer, and after this was on for a few minutes, I had to see what it was.  I love the Chieftains, and really liked this song.  Don't listen to all that previous drivel,  Play on!
 

Agree!
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
I was working on my computer, and after this was on for a few minutes, I had to see what it was.  I love the Chieftains, and really liked this song.  Don't listen to all that previous drivel,  Play on!
Posted 15 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
Great song  - for Nickelodeonradio.com. Please remove from RP play list!
Posted 16 years ago by walchenbach    [ Reply ]
Oh please, sink this one in the sea. no redeaming qualities unless I wanted to have a make-believe little house on the prairie day or something. This is the dullest ramble I have been subjected to in awhile. Worse that the work meeting last week about gender equality hahhahaha{#Dancingbanana_2}


Posted 16 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
I'm all for diverse music and all.. but seriously, this one makes me feel like RP's trying to exclude young listeners =|
Posted 16 years ago by uwnav    [ Reply ]
whoreses?
Posted 16 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
I had to check out this song (first time in days) to see what this was because it was so BAD.  Please, a lullaby?!
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
 Raechel wrote:
ditto
I'm trying to persuade my partner, who despises radio, that this is a station he would enjoy, and then this unappealing melody comes on... PLEASE DO NOT PLAY ANYMORE!!!
 
Maybe you should find a partner with better musical tastes. ;-)
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
hmmkay song.. but shouldn't be played before nap time >.<
Posted 16 years ago by uwnav    [ Reply ]
my brother used to say< "go to sleep you little baby."  after teasing me at night to the crying point
Posted 16 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
I am a huge Patty Griffin fan, and haven't heard this song before. Liked it...thanks for playing.

Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
This woman & this track remind me of how RP is like a drive with someone else at the wheel. There's little control as to direction, but always something engaging to experience. Just chill, look out the window and be glad for once that you're not driving.
 
Well said P8

Posted 16 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Well I guess it is time to go to sleep even though I am not a horse. Goodnight All!
Posted 16 years ago by Diplomat    [ Reply ]
Great group but not to follow Azam Ali's style...
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
For some reason, she sounds a lot like Dolly Parton(!) on this cut.
Posted 16 years ago by Zocket    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous track from a stellar album.
Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
This woman & this track remind me of how RP is like a drive with someone else at the wheel. There's little control as to direction, but always something engaging to experience. Just chill, look out the window and be glad for once that you're not driving.
Posted 16 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Along with Joan Osborne, Griffin is one of the most versatile vocalists around these days.
Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Patti Griffith and the Chieftains: an excellent match! ... lifting my pint in their direction ...
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
HAIL BILL AND HIS SEGUE SUPREMUS
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
ah, now I dont have to take my valium.....ZZZZZZZ
Posted 17 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
rastille wrote:
I LOVE the Chieftains ... but hate this song.
ditto I'm trying to persuade my partner, who despises radio, that this is a station he would enjoy, and then this unappealing melody comes on... PLEASE DO NOT PLAY ANYMORE!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
Rocking-M wrote:
Yea, I've an album of theirs since the late 70's, and this isn't bad, but, some of the tunes don't compare with others who did them. Doc Watson doing "Tennessee Stud" is the best version, Merl Travis doing "Dark as a Dungeon" is best also.
Bill, you need to add Tennessee Stud to the rotation. Now thems good horses . . .
Posted 17 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote:
Jolene, Jolene, Jo-LENE....
Totally.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Jolene, Jolene, Jo-LENE....
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I LOVE the Chieftains ... but hate this song.
Posted 17 years ago by rastille    [ Reply ]
Alifreckles50 wrote:
I really like the Chieftains. Their ability to remain fresh and blend their talents with other musicians is amazing.
No kidding...here they are with Joe Ely -AND- Larry 'Bud' Melman
Posted 17 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
I really like the Chieftains. Their ability to remain fresh and blend their talents with other musicians is amazing. Check out "The Long Black Veil"
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Technically, this song is fine; but for some reason I find it very dark in tone. Like she's telling a child to go to sleep, but there's this underlying theme that something very, very bad is going to happen to the child once they do. Imminent death at the hands of someone trusted. It's weird, but it's what I get out of it.
That's a common aspect of a lot of folk music. It comes from a time when the baby you sing to sleep one night could very well be carried away by smallpox, scarlet fever, typhoid, whooping cough, or any number of other causes the next night. Death was never a stranger.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Sounds more like Mindy Smith back there. 7.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
These Chieftains have probably collaborated with other artists more than any other band I can think of. That reminds me of the joke Doug Dickson (local celtic music show host on WCBE) told me: Why did the chicken cross the road? To record an album with the Chieftains.
Posted 17 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Technically, this song is fine; but for some reason I find it very dark in tone. Like she's telling a child to go to sleep, but there's this underlying theme that something very, very bad is going to happen to the child once they do. Imminent death at the hands of someone trusted. It's weird, but it's what I get out of it.
Posted 17 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
dtb wrote:
Yeah, the Chieftains are awesome
Yea, I've an album of theirs since the late 70's, and this isn't bad, but, some of the tunes don't compare with others who did them. Doc Watson doing "Tennessee Stud" is the best version, Merl Travis doing "Dark as a Dungeon" is best also.
Posted 18 years ago by Rocking-M    [ Reply ]
Yeah, the Chieftains are awesome
Posted 18 years ago by dtb    [ Reply ]
How is it possible i don't own this? I love both the Chieftains and Patty and never heard them together before. Just beautiful.
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
I dunno... there's better Chieftains out there than this one. Good Celtic set though, Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Nice song, but is this put you to sleep set?
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
How funny! I just got this cd yesterday from Amazon (through the RP link of course!) but haven't had a chance to listen to it yet.
Posted 18 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Patty always makes everything better!!!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
johnnnynav wrote:
oh my god...say it ain't so
It ain't so.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Wow, thanks ! I love this album so much !!
Posted 18 years ago by arzvael    [ Reply ]
TheMatt wrote:
great album, great song, no more to say
Posted 18 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
oh my god...say it ain't so
Posted 19 years ago by johnnnynav    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
Grabbed my attention right away. I love this!
Pardon me while I jot down Tux liking a song. And us agreeing. 8O I think I commented on this tune a long time ago...there are a number of alternate takes on this song's theme. I'd love to hear damn near any one of 'em.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Grabbed my attention right away. I love this!
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
I recognized Patty right away. Sounds great.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
great album, great song, no more to say
Posted 19 years ago by TheMatt    [ Reply ]
"Mmmmm.......Whole heap of little hor's de'ouvres!.......Aurghhhhhhh!!!"
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
Great collaboration!
Amen! Check out Lyle Lovett's turn on the same collection. And Alison Krauss' too.
Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Great collaboration!
Posted 19 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]