Still I Love Him
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
54862
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1960.141.B13
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this song, the singer describes the pettiness and scruffiness of her husband. He gave her a nice handkerchief, but then tore it up in a rage. She recalls that she used to wear a black shawl when she was single, but now has none at all. Despite this, she still loves him.
Item Notes
3 couplets with a refrain of 2 lines.
See:
'Folksongs of Britain & Ireland' (P. Kennedy, 1975) p. 460
'Travellers' Songs from England and Scotland' (E. MacColl & P. Seeger, 1977) pp. 137-138
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Old Deer
Village/Place - Fetterangus
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Classification
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good