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
101
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Green Grow the Rashes, O | Ewan MacColl | 2:16 | |
102
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Landlady, Count the Lawin | Ewan MacColl | 1:19 | |
103
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I Maun Hae a Wife | Ewan MacColl | 2:10 | |
104
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O That I Had Ne'er Been Married | Ewan MacColl | 1:33 | |
105
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Galloway Tam | Ewan MacColl | 0:51 | |
106
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I Hae a Wife O' My Ain | Ewan MacColl | 0:46 | |
107
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There's Cauld Kail in Aberdeen | Ewan MacColl | 0:47 | |
108
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A Braw Wooer | Ewan MacColl | 2:31 | |
109
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The Rantin Dog, The Daddie O't | Ewan MacColl | 0:47 | |
110
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Ay Waukin, O | Ewan MacColl | 2:12 | |
111
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Duncan Grey | Ewan MacColl | 1:04 | |
112
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Wha'll Mow Me Now? | Ewan MacColl | 2:17 | |
201
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Rattlin Roarin' Willie | Ewan MacColl | 0:51 | |
202
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Hey Ca' Thro' | Ewan MacColl | 0:45 | |
203
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To Daunton Me | Ewan MacColl | 2:46 | |
204
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Jumpin John | Ewan MacColl | 0:49 | |
205
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What Can a Young Lassie Do Wi' an Auld Man | Ewan MacColl | 3:14 | |
206
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The Dusty Miller | Ewan MacColl | 0:47 | |
207
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Tibbie Dunbar | Ewan MacColl | 0:59 | |
208
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The Cooper O' Cuddy | Ewan MacColl | 1:23 | |
209
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She's Fair and Fause | Ewan MacColl | 1:38 | |
210
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The Deil's Awa Wi' Th' Exciseman | Ewan MacColl | 1:21 | |
211
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A Man's a Man for A' That | Ewan MacColl | 2:37 |