The Highland Soldier
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
13 July 1985
Track ID
84638
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1985.253
Original Tape ID
Summary
Fragments of a song in which Mary falls in love with a Highland soldier and vows to go with him to war. He tries to reason with her, saying that his pay is small and that he would fear for her safety should he be killed in battle. She replies that she has enough money for them both, and that she would be ready to die for him.
Mabel Skelton learned the song from her grandmother.
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good