I felt I played too much instrumental stuff lately, neglecting my singing (don't say I didn't warn you). This is a rather pastoral song I learned from an old Ewan McColl vinyl. One fascinating thing is the sad but happy-ending story which must appear naiive and even creepy to modern people - imagine some complete stranger approaching you, asking for your name and address... The chords are D G A D G Bm A D Bm A Em C G D
That's so beautiful.
Love this Bertram!
well played and sung BH i could imagine you singing that one out in a woods somewhere, river flowing... it has that folky kind of sound.
A new one to me, Bertram. You really deliver the song very well here and the backing is just right for it. Great to hear a good Scots accent on this song.
You are blessed with a lot of talent! I really enjoyed that. Deserves a whisky!
Well done Bertram!
Thanks lassies and lads for the kind words. Thanks for the good feedback on Scots accent, John, I am never quite sure if I get it right. Dennis, where can I download that bonus whisky?
a kilt and no knickers would complete the ensemble , very nice Bertram, i enjoyed that.
Ach Gort, haud yer wheesht!
Bertram, I'll give you the download code when we next meet. It seems to be printed on special paper, so I don't know how else to do it.
Bertram, this made my evening after a fraught journey home from work in London's rush hour. Cheered me up no end. Ewan MaColl was a bit of a lefty character and there is a great chapter on him in the book by Colin Harper: 'Dazzling Stranger - Bert Jansch and the British Folk & Blues Revival' with contributions from Andy Irvine. A good read and recommended......
Always glad to help a frazzled man recover from London traffic PTSS, Tosh. Mind the gap.
Like everyone has said, quite lovely! Thanks for sharing it.
