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The Wandering Shepherd Laddie

Date July 1961
Track ID 65295
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1961.51

Original Tape ID

SA1961.051

Summary

A pastoral love song in which a young woman follows her shepherd sweetheart.

Item Notes

4 verses of 4 lines with a refrain of 2 lines. Appears to be modelled on 'The Roving Ploughboy' (Roud Folk Song Index no. 2138), which was popularised by John MacDonald.

Language

English, Scots

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Classification

R5150

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good