The Douglas Tragedy

Contributors

Whyte, Betsy, 1919-1988 (3523)

Fieldworkers

Cooke, Peter Rich (3279) (1930-2020) Takamatsu, Akiko, 1963- (7815)

Date 21 February 1987

Track ID 78714

Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1987.10.1

Original Tape ID

SA1987.010.011

Summary

Betsy Whyte sings three verses to illustrate the tune, which was a favourite in her family. Her mother's father made up his own words to it, which Betsy's mother used to sing to chide her family. Betsy refuses to sing these words because they are too vulgar.

Recording Location

County - Angus

Parish - Montrose

Village/Place - Montrose

Language

English, Scots

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good