Twa Recruitin Sergeants

Contributors

Robertson, Jeannie, 1908-1975 (525)

Fieldworkers

Henderson, Hamish, 1919-2002 (10) Folkarde, A. (3090)

Date August 1959

Track ID 40486

Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1959.74.B5

Original Tape ID

SA1959.074

Summary

Two recruiting sergeants come from the Black Watch [a regiment] to entice farm workers into the army. They offer a smart uniform, travel and adventure, contrasting this with the dangers of farm work, the poor food and family responsibilities.

Item Notes

5 verses with chorus. Army recruiting song.

Recording Location

County - Midlothian

Parish - Kirknewton

Village/Place - Linburn

Language

Scots

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good