Up Against the Wall/My Hair is Long
Contributors
Unknown Person
Fieldworkers
Date
24 June 1952
Track ID
72300
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1952.44.2a; SA1952.44.2b
Original Tape ID
Summary
Up against the wall for the London ball,
The London ball, the London ball;
Up against the wall, for the London ball;
Please choose you partner.
My hair is long, my dress is short,
My shoes are made of silver.
A red, red rose upon your nose
And a ring upon your finger.
W. Montgomerie comments that the pattern repeats.
Item Notes
Text transcribed in School of Scottish Studies. 1 verse each, repeated alternately. Children's game.
See:
Greig-Duncan vol. 8, p. 172
Recording Location
County - Angus
Parish - Dundee
Village/Place - Dundee, Hilltown
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good