“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Historical references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

Recordings

  • Pete Seeger, "Un Canadien Errant" (on PeteSeeger29)

References

  1. Fowke/Johnston, pp. 26-27, "Un Canadien Errant" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Fowke/Mills/Blume, pp. 82-84, "Un Canadien Errant" (1 text, 1 tune)
  3. Fowke/MacMillan 4, "Un Canadien Errant" (1 English and 1 French version, 1 tune)
  4. Silber-FSWB, p. 339, "Un Canadien Errant (An Exiled Canadien)" (1 text)
  5. DT, CANADERR
  6. BI, FJ026

About

Author: M. A. Gerin-Lajoie
Earliest date: 1842
Found in: Canada(Que)