The Rowan Tree

Contributors

Hughson, John, 1904-1997 (8407)

Fieldworkers

Cooke, Peter Rich (3279) (1930-2020)

Date

Track ID 37806

Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1974.6.8

Original Tape ID

SA1974.006

Summary

An ode to the rowan tree.

John Hughson learned this song from a song-book and by listening to gramophone records. He liked the tune but liked the words more.

Item Notes

A drawing-room song. Written by Caroline Oliphant, Lady Nairne (1766-1845).

Recording Location

County - Shetland

Island - Whalsay

Parish - Whalsay

Village/Place - Isbister

Language

English, Scots

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good