Jimmy MacBeath sang at fairs for money for drink.

Original Track ID

SA1960.258.A

Original Tape ID

SA1960.258

Summary

Jimmy MacBeath sang at fairs for money for drink.

Jimmy MacBeath sang at feeing markets (fairs at which farm workers were hired), especially at Maud. He would begin with ordinary songs then sing bawdy or scurrilous songs when he was sure the police were not around. Dubious things were also sold when the police were not looking. As soon as he had enough money Jimmy MacBeath would go into the tent for a drink. He had a strange voice that was sometimes difficult to make out. There were cheapjacks at the fairs, and bands were recruited there too.

Item Subject/Person

MacBeath, Jimmy

Item Location

Language

Scots

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good