The Wandering Shepherd Laddie
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
July 1961
Track ID
65295
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1961.51
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Classification
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good