Great Scottish Ballads

According to noted folklorist Kenneth S. Goldstein, "Scotland has had…the richest ballad tradition in the English-speaking world." Brothers Rory and Alex McEwen selected nine from this treasure trove for the present collection. Although the ballads are traditionally sung unaccompanied, the McEwens use guitar accompaniment. Each of the ballads, which were included in the great 19th-century collection by Francis James Child, receives an enlightening introduction from Goldstein; song lyrics are included in the liner notes as well.

Track Listing

101	The Cooper o' Fife Rory and Alex McEwen	01:31
102	Marie Hamilton Rory and Alex McEwen	02:08
103	The Bonny Earl o' Moray Rory and Alex McEwen	03:01
104	Clerk Saunders Rory and Alex McEwen	06:25
201	The Dowie Dens o' Yarrow Rory and Alex McEwen	02:31
202	Bonnie George Campbell Rory and Alex McEwen	01:26
203	The Wife of Usher's Well Rory and Alex McEwen	03:28
204	Willie's Fair Rory and Alex McEwen	02:08
205	Binnorie Rory and Alex McEwen	02:19