Wild Mountain Thyme
Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]
Oh the summertime is coming
And the trees are sweetly blooming
And the wild mountain thyme
Blooms around the purple heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And we'll all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme
All around the bloomin' heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
I will give my love a bowl
By young clear crystal fountain
And in it I will place
All the flowers of the mountain.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And we'll all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme
All around the bloomin' heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
If my true love she won't go
I will surely find another
To pull wild mountain thyme
All around the purple heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And we'll all go together
To pluck wild mountain thyme
All around the bloomin' heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And the trees are sweetly blooming
And the wild mountain thyme
Blooms around the purple heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And we'll all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme
All around the bloomin' heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
I will give my love a bowl
By young clear crystal fountain
And in it I will place
All the flowers of the mountain.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And we'll all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme
All around the bloomin' heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
If my true love she won't go
I will surely find another
To pull wild mountain thyme
All around the purple heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
And we'll all go together
To pluck wild mountain thyme
All around the bloomin' heather.
Will you go, lassie, go.
Wild Mountain Thyme - Marianne Faithfull
Recorded during Marianne Faithfull's early years with Decca, 'Wild Mountain Thyme' captures the raw, atmospheric sound of mid-1960s British folk-rock. As part of the 'Decca Years 1965-1967' collection, the track reflects a period where Faithfull blended her distinctive vocal style with the emerging psychedelic and folk influences of the era. The song stands as a testament to her ability to evoke mood and narrative through music alone, characteristic of her work before she became widely recognized for her later collaborations with The Beatles and her iconic 1968 album. It remains a significant piece in her discography, showcasing the transitional musical landscape of the time.