I Am a Miller Tae my Trade
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
84813
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1986.131
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this mildly bawdy seduction song, a miller tries to win the affection of a maid as she passes by his mill. His perseverance eventually pays off, and she agrees to be his sweetheart.
Learned from Lucy Stewart.
Item Notes
Accompanied with rhythmic tapping on the back of the guitar. Recorded at the London Cellar folk club.
Recording Location (outside Scotland)
England, London
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good