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