Ballads
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Binnorie O Binnorie
One of Scotland's oldest ballads, sung or told as a story in many countries, about fatal jealousy between sisters.There are many Scottish, English and American versions of this ballad. It was printed as ‘The Miller and the King’s Daughter’ … more »
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Drumdelgie
A bothy ballad telling about the hard life of farm work, 'Drumdelgie' is a simple yet vivid account of life on a farm in North-East Scotland. For further information about bothy ballads, see BBC's Bitesize feature, which is aimed at learners … more »
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Greenwood Side
This is a fine version of a ballad better known as ‘The Cruel Mother’.She’s leaned her back against an oakAll alone and alone-y o,She’s pushed and she’s pushed till her back’s near brokeDown in the bonnie Greenwoodsidie, … more »