The Scottish Song Guide
The SorriesAn insight into the stories, events and characters which inspired the writing of some of Scotland's finest traditional songs. Written and presented by Douglas Kay & Martin Philip - The Sorries.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Category | Music | ||||
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We’re finishing off series 2 of the podcast with a song which has perhaps the best backstory of any Scottish folk song, MacPherson’s Farewell.
Also known as MacPherson’s Rant, the song is often said to have been written on the gallows by James Mac... more
The beautiful Border ballad Jock O Hazeldean is the subject of this week’s episode. The song tells the tale of a young woman who skips out on her handsome young groom-to-be and instead heads north to be with her true love, Jock.
First collected by... more
A song from the pen of Walter Scott is the focus of this week’s episode as we look at Blue Bonnets Over the Border.
Expect to hear talk of Covenanters, Brighton and laudanum, not to mention the sound of a fire crackling in the background and Marty ... more
The subject of this week's episode is the very familiar song Wild Mountain Thyme.
But should we call it Will Ye Go Lassie, Go... or possibly Purple Heather... or should it actually be The Braes o’ Balquhidder?!
Douglas and Marty delve into the or... more
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Great production quality. Loved the history and the thought that went into sharing the meaning and feelings behind key verses. Oh. And the high note was great, too. :-D
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