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My Son David

Date August 1955
Track ID 31597
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1955.150.A4

Original Tape ID

SA1955.150

Summary

David returns home with blood on his sword. His mother asks where it came from. He says first it is his grey mare's, then his greyhound's but she does not believe him. He tells her it is the blood of his brother John, because he would not do his bidding and he will return when the sun and moon meet in the glen [i.e. never].

Item Notes

9 verses. Fine version of the classic ballad of fratricide.

Language

Scots

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Classification

R200 C13

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good