Description
The Singing Molecatcher Of Morayshire, John MacDonald, was born in 1905 in Morayshire. He started his career as a molecatcher at the age of thirteen but soon became known as a champion singer, whistler, diddler and melodeon player. The album was recorded in 1974 and is now released on CD.
"John's clear, unhurried style allows the dramas of the narrative to unfold at their own pace". The Living Tradition.
Sleepytoon; The Mains O' Fogieloan; Lord Ronald; A Burns Waltz; The Dewy Dens O' Yarrow; The Bonnie Hoose O' Airlie; Majuba Hill; The Braes O' Balquhidder; The Ploughin' Match At Duffus; The Haughs O' Cromdale; A Jacobite Waltz; Farewell Tomintoul; Bonnie Lassie Will Ye Gang; My Auntie Jean; Bonnie Udny; The Cairngorm Barn Dance; The Wandering Shepherd Laddie; The Banks Of The Allan Water; The Ball O' Kirriemeer.
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