The High Rocks o' Pennan
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
53569
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1960.154.A7
Original Tape ID
Summary
The singer laments that her darling Jamie is far away. He has left in search of freedom and a better life, not accepting the minister's claim they already live in the best country in the world. He promises to return for her when he has made a home for her.
Item Notes
16 verses. Tune 'The Road to Dundee'.
See:
Greig-Duncan vol. 6, pp. 109-113
Ord pp. 342-343
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Tyrie
Village/Place - New Pitsligo
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good