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The Yowie wi the Crookit Horn

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1975.12

Original Tape ID

SA1975.012

Summary

Fragment of a macaronic [Gaelic/Scots] version of 'The Yowie wi the Crookit Horn' in which the singer describes a much-appreciated yowie [ewe, actually an illicit still], remarking on its differences from other ewes.

As sung by the contributor's mother. The Gaelic words refer to the 'caora chrom' containing a gallon.

Item Notes

The chorus of Betsy Whyte's version is derived from a Gaelic refrain learned by her from her mother. In 'Tocher' 23 (pp. 264-265) it is suggested that the refrain may be a conflation of the Gaelic phrases "Tha bainn'aig na caoirich uile (all the ewes have milk)" and "'S galain aig a' chaora chrom (and the crooked-horned ewe has a gallon)".

Language

Gaelic, Scots

Collection

SoSS

Classification

R2140

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good