Maccoll,Ewan Songs Of Robert Burns CD

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.

1. Green Grow the Rashes, O 2. Landlady, Count the Lawin 3. I Maun Hae a Wife 4. O That I Had Ne'er Been Married 5. Galloway Tam 6. I Hae a Wife O' My Ain 7. There's Cauld Kail in Aberdeen 8. A Braw Wooer 9. The Rantin Dog, the Daddie O't 10. Ay Waukin, O 11. Duncan Grey 12. Wha'll Mow Me Now? 13. Rattlin Roarin' Willie 14. Hey Ca' Thro' 15. To Daunton Me 16. Jumpin John 17. What Can a Young Lassie Do Wi' An Auld Man 18. The Dusty Miller 19. Tibbie Dunbar 20. The Cooper O' Cuddy 21. She's Fair and Fause 22. The Deil's Awa Wi' TH' Exciseman 23. A Man's a Man for A' That