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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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Ewan MacColl
02:16
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102
Ewan MacColl
01:19
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103
Ewan MacColl
02:10
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104
Ewan MacColl
01:33
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105
Ewan MacColl
00:51
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106
Ewan MacColl
00:46
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107
Ewan MacColl
00:47
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108
Ewan MacColl
02:31
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109
Ewan MacColl
00:47
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110
Ewan MacColl
02:12
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111
Ewan MacColl
01:04
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112
Ewan MacColl
02:17
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201
Ewan MacColl
00:51
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202
Ewan MacColl
00:45
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203
Ewan MacColl
02:46
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204
Ewan MacColl
00:49
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205
Ewan MacColl
03:14
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206
Ewan MacColl
00:47
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207
Ewan MacColl
00:59
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208
Ewan MacColl
01:23
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209
Ewan MacColl
01:38
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210
Ewan MacColl
01:21
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211
Ewan MacColl
02:37