Otterburn, Northumberland Otterburn, Northumberland Otterburn is a small village in Northumberland, England, northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne on the banks of the River Rede, near the confluence of the Otter Burn, from which the village derives its name. It lies within the Cheviot Hills about from the Scottish border. The parish of Otterburn is at the heart of Redesdale, a Northumbrian upland valley. The name simply means otter stream, a stream frequented by otters (Old English "otor" + "brunna"). Otterburn was the site of a major battle in 1388 between English and Scottish armies. The engagement, in which the Scots took Sir
What the Water Gave Me (song) Music Publishing Group, "What the Water Gave Me" is a pop, pop rock and soul song set in a common time and performed in tempo of 124 beats per minute. It is written in the key of C minor and Welch's vocal range in the song runs from the musical note of A♭ to E♭ "What the Water Gave Me" is five and half minutes long and contains ethereal vocals and harps. A gospel organ and choir along with "trilling" guitars provide instrumentation in "What the Water Gave Me". According to Bill Lamb of About.com, "the song breaks down into