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The Gargrie Weddin

Date 1962
Track ID 91423
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1962.077

Original Tape ID

SA1962.077

Summary

The song describes the behaviour of guests at a Gargrie wedding, including flirting and fighting. There are also unflattering descriptions.

Item Notes

Sung to the tune of 'The Tinkler's Waddin' (Roud Folk Song Index no. 5408) by William Watt (1792-1859).

Recording Location

Village/Place - Galloway

Item Location

County - Wigtownshire

Parish - Mochrum

Village/Place - Gargrie

Language

Scots

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Classification

R5408

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Fair