There Came Three Dukes
Contributors
Unknown Person
Fieldworkers
Date
24 June 1952
Track ID
72317
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1952.44.11
Original Tape ID
Summary
The singers ask what the prince wants, and he says he is looking for a bride. They offer, but he says they are too stiff and dirty. He hops round the line and pushes out one child, who joins him for the next verses.
Item Notes
Text transcribed in School of Scottish Studies. 9 verses. Acting-out game song.
See:
Greig-Duncan vol. 8, p. 116
'The Singing Game' (I. & P. Opie, 1985) pp. 76-92
Recording Location
County - Angus
Parish - Dundee
Village/Place - Dundee, Hilltown
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good