A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book 101 Scottish Songs published by Collins in 1962. Popularized as "the wee red songbook" in Scottish folk circles, this publication was in print for 26 years. One of the most influential books of folk songs ever, compiled by Norman Buchan, it is the book which provided a foundation repertoire to many a young singer in the 1960s. These songs were a collection of the most significant and influential traditional Scottish folk songs in 1962 and many are still widely sung today. Popular traditional songs are featured, such as "A Man's A Man," "Auld Lang Syne," "Mingulay Boat Song," "Coulter's Candy," "The Ballad of Johnny Ramensky", "Jamie Raeburn," and "Katie Bairdie". This comprehensive collection also contains a number of lesser known songs such as "The Rovin' Ploughboy," "Macpherson's Rant," "The Bressay Lullaby," and 'Get Up and Bar the Door." This unique collection from children's to bothy songs and traditional to love songs celebrates Scottish traditional music at its best. This publication is launched as part of the 50th anniversary of The Traditional Music &amp; Song Association of Scotland. Links to listen to these songs will be available via their website.

101 Scottish Songs (Collins Scottish Archive)

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Product Description Originally published as The Scottish Folksinger in 1973 this book is a perfect introduction to the world of Scottish folk songs written by Norman Buchan and Peter Hall and supported by the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland (TMSA).Enjoy discovering – or re-discovering – gems of the Scottish Folk tradition.The most popular traditional songs are featured with several lesser known songs. Each song is presented with its melodic line and guitar chords and includes favourites such as Skyscraper Wean, Skinny Malinky Lang Legs, Wha'll be King but Charlie?, Jock Tamson's Tripe, Barbara Allan and Lamkin. This little book is a celebration of Scottish traditional folk song at its best. Includes a short history of Scottish folk singing, background notes and a glossary. About the Author The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Charity No. SC 016085; Company No. SC480530), is dedicated to promoting Scottish Country Dance. The Society exists to promote and develop Scottish country dancing worldwide for the benefit of present and future generations. It has a world-wide network of Branches and Affiliated Groups, with a small administrative team at its central office in Edinburgh.

Scottish Folk Songs (Collins Little Books)

HALL, Peter

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101 Scottish Songs (Collins Scottish Archive)

Scottish Folk Songs (Collins Little Books)