Alison Cross
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
82164
Part 1
Part 2
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1986.107; SA1986.108
Original Tape ID
Summary
Supernatural ballad in which a young man spurns the advances of a witch and is turned into a monster as a result. He is transformed back to his natural self by the Fairy Queen as she passes with her retinue at Halloween.
Preceded by explanation of the song. Lizzie Higgins learned the song from her father, in the piping style.
Recording Location
County - Angus
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good