My Son David
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
August 1955
Track ID
31597
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1955.150.A4
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good