Discover this lovely French folk song (translation: “By the Clear Fountain”) and its variations in Canada and the Caribbean in this week’s episode of GlobeSongs, and decide for yourself whether this song may be connected to the Beatles’ “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.”
Very lovely Carla! Fascinating the ways songs travel from their origins, similar to the bird referenced. Thank you for providing all of the variations. There is a lightness & beauty that your voice brings to the melody & weaves a gentle acceptance through the wistful lyrics.
Thank you, Sheree!