I remember the ‘Wicker Man’ being on the television when I was a child and my mother not letting me watch it saying it was too scary. It was only when I bought a copy in an airport departure lounge within the last few years that I watched the film for the first time (whilst I was working away from home) and read about its extraordinary history.
Personally the idea of being burned alive as a human sacrifice within a giant Wicker Man is too horrible to imagine and Edward Woodward puts in a truly magnificent performance as the Scottish Policeman from the mainland enticed into the trap like a small lamb to the slaughter. I also love the music of the film and this song in particular which despite being ‘performed’ in this clip by Britt Eckland was actually written by Paul Giovanni and allegedly sang by Scottish Folk singer Annie Ross.
If you’ve never seen the ‘Wicker Man’ it is definitely worth a watch if only for the wonderfully colourful texture and rich pagan symbolism as well as the wonderful music.
Now listen to the song….
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