Ewan McLennan Tramps and Hawkers

[mikesprack]

A lot of people chatting about the tempo, and I'd like to say two things. Firstly, the melody's fairly simple and moves mostly in steps,and the rate of harmonic progression is slow, so this speed does not strain the music. Secondly, the lyrics talk about walking and I think a slightly brisk walking speed fits that nicely.

At any rate, it may not be the traditional tempo, but it sounds fantastic, so there.

[olasart]

go on lad kill dem wit it!

[moreheidi]

I love him!!!! .. first time I've heard of him.. his newest fan is right here!

[DangRockets]

Clearly a superb musician. Although the tempo just feels wrong.

[Derucolindo]

Listening to Ewan makes me glad to live in Scotland, I'll miss it when I go and he'll keep me thinking of it.

[NedsMissingTeeth]

He is unique. I fucking love him.

[gavinepcs]

excellent lad, great music. Did a nice set at the Davy Lamp last week, privelaged to see him.

[aketheanarchist]

No' a patch on Jimmy unfortunately.

Tell the boy tae get the tempo right fur a start......it's nae a march ken, mair o' a shauchle!

[19Moira]

This is really a nice one. Thank you for sending it, Drew. ;)

[cheerydavie]

yes he is good singer and very good guitar work that compliments his singing

[MacNeillofTiree]

Come a' ye tramps and hawkers noo Ye gaitherers o'blaw That tramps the countrie roun' an' roun' Come lissen ane an' aw' Ah'll tell tae you a rovin' tale O sichts as Ah hae seen Far up intae thae snawy north An' sooth be Gretna Green. It's aft Ah've laffed untae masel' As Ah trudged alang the road Wi' a bag o'blaw upon ma back An face as broun's a toad's.

[Drewhelen]

Saw this lad on Celtic Connections recently singing "The Jute Mill Song" a.k.a. "The Corries - Oh Dear Me"

Simply brilliant.

[joeygsmom]

yes he is good and Im not easily impressed! his voice reminds me a bit of Paolo different accent of course!

thanks Drew :-)