The Man with a Rhyme

"Fisher exemplifies all that is good about the folksong revival. His deep respect for the older musical traditions of his native Scotland enables him to approach them creatively; his understanding of those traditions is such that he has been able to compose a new ballad ("The Witch of the West-mer-lands") that could easily assume a place among the classic ballads compiled by Francis James Child during the latter part of the last century. A superbly inventive guitarist, Archie's accompaniments are always appropriate to the song: never distorting it, never overwhelming it. Whether it be a rich underscoring of the original air or an exquisite counter-melody reflecting and complementing it, there is a satisfying sense of rightness in all of Archie's arrangements."
- Sandy Paton, co-founder Folk-Legacy Records, 1976

The Man With a Rhyme is the first work of Scottish folksinger Archie Fisher recorded in the United States. It presents inventive though traditionally-grounded performances of Scottish folk songs, as well as two of his own songs. He is accompanied by Lorraine Lee, Ann Mayo Muir, Lani Herrmann, Kathy Westra, and Wendy Grossman.