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Scottish Folksongs for Women

Lori Holland
Scottish Folksongs for Women

On this 1958 recording, singer Lori Holland performs a collection of traditional Scottish songs sung from a woman’s perspective, though as the notes make clear, men also might sing them, though less often than women. Songs deal with a range of topics, including war (“The Wars of Germany”), the Blantyre mine disaster of 1877 (“The Blantyre Explosion”), and child abduction (“Eppie Morrie”). Songs are from the rich trove of Scottish folk songs, some dating from the 16th century. Several of the songs Holland learned from Folkways Records artist Ewan MacColl.

The liner notes, written by Kenneth S. Goldstein, consist of a brief biography of the artist and song background information and lyrics. Holland recorded Irish Folk Songs for Women, Vol. 2 – Folkways FW03518 for Folkways in 1960.

Track Listing

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Laddie with the Golden Hair Lori Holland 01:44
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The Trees are All Ivied Lori Holland 03:06
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103
Mormond Braes Lori Holland 01:31
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The Wars of Germany Lori Holland 02:26
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105
Eppie Morrie Lori Holland 04:33
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106
Twine Well the Plaiden Lori Holland 02:24
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The Blantyre Explosion Lori Holland 02:19
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Thyme in my Garden Lori Holland 01:53
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Comin’ through the Rye Lori Holland 01:12
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202
My Love's in Germany Lori Holland 02:20
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The Reel O'Stumpie Lori Holland 01:29
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The Rantin' Laddie Lori Holland 02:41
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Johnny Lad Lori Holland 01:25
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206
Mary Hamilton Lori Holland 05:00
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When I Was Noo But Sweet Sixteen Lori Holland 01:41
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Go Away from my Window Lori Holland 01:33
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Can Ye Sew Cushions Lori Holland 02:45