I Am a Miller Tae my Trade
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
01 April 1987
Track ID
83635
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1987.089
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this mildly bawdy seduction song, a miller tries to win the affection of a maid as she passes by his mill. His perseverance eventually pays off, and she agrees to be his sweetheart.
Learned from the singing of Lucy Stewart, who would provide rhythmic accompaniment by banging on the table to simulate the turning of the miller's wheel.
Item Notes
Accompanied with rhythmic tapping on the back of the guitar.
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good