The Wedding o Lachie McGraw
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
22178
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1960.144.B7
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this comic song, the singer describes Lauchie McGraw's rowdy wedding reception. Not only are the guests a very curious mix, but the food is terrible. A couple of guests attempt to sing, but are assaulted, while another starts a raucous game of shinty. The singer vows never to go to another wedding.
Item Notes
4 verses (verses 1 and 3 have 8 lines, verses 2 and 4 have 4 lines), with chorus of 4 lines.
Composed and recorded by Harry Lauder in the early 20th century; Lauder's melody for the song was modelled on the well-known Scottish tune 'The Laird o Cockpen'.
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Old Deer
Village/Place - Fetterangus
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Classification
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good