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Songs of Robert Burns

Ewan MacColl
Songs of Robert Burns

Robert Burns (1759–1796) is generally considered the national poet of Scotland, not only for his poems but for his songs. He avidly collected traditional melodies and composed lyrics to them if these did not exist; if they did exist, he passionately fought to preserve them in their original Scots form rather than Anglicize them. In this album, Ewan MacColl, one of the leaders of the British folk revival, presents a faithful and engaging interpretation of Burns’ great work.

Liner notes include an appreciation of Burns as a songwriter and lyrics, with explanations of some of the unfamiliar words and phrases.

Track Listing

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Green Grow the Rashes, O Ewan MacColl 02:16
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Landlady, Count the Lawin Ewan MacColl 01:19
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103
I Maun Hae a Wife Ewan MacColl 02:10
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O That I Had Ne'er Been Married Ewan MacColl 01:33
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105
Galloway Tam Ewan MacColl 00:51
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I Hae a Wife O' My Ain Ewan MacColl 00:46
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There's Cauld Kail in Aberdeen Ewan MacColl 00:47
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108
A Braw Wooer Ewan MacColl 02:31
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109
The Rantin Dog, The Daddie O't Ewan MacColl 00:47
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Ay Waukin, O Ewan MacColl 02:12
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111
Duncan Grey Ewan MacColl 01:04
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Wha'll Mow Me Now? Ewan MacColl 02:17
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Rattlin Roarin' Willie Ewan MacColl 00:51
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202
Hey Ca' Thro' Ewan MacColl 00:45
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203
To Daunton Me Ewan MacColl 02:46
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204
Jumpin John Ewan MacColl 00:49
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205
What Can a Young Lassie Do Wi' an Auld Man Ewan MacColl 03:14
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206
The Dusty Miller Ewan MacColl 00:47
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207
Tibbie Dunbar Ewan MacColl 00:59
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208
The Cooper O' Cuddy Ewan MacColl 01:23
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209
She's Fair and Fause Ewan MacColl 01:38
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210
The Deil's Awa Wi' Th' Exciseman Ewan MacColl 01:21
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211
A Man's a Man for A' That Ewan MacColl 02:37