1063. Broom of the Cowdeknows (Child 217) - (Traditional Scottish)

[leanannsidhe]

Very Good! I've been meaning to upload the Ewan MacColl version I have of this song, I might finally get around to it now :) Thank you for the background information on the song as I had never really nailed down the history. Thank you

[raymondcrooke]

@leanannsidhe Please do. I don't think his rendition is available yet on YouTube.

[scifiwritir]

Wow, this version has a really complex backstory. I like this version as well. Thanks so much.

[raymondcrooke]

@scifiwritir Thanks for suggesting "Bonny May"!

[killiekentman]

another good one Raymond. many thanks.Ray

[raymondcrooke]

@killiekentman Thanks, Ray. Raymond.

[garibelon]

You did a very good rendition of it, Raymond. :)

I enjoyed it very much.

My favourite record is done by "Cherish The Ladies". I know it from the Tønder Festival 2002 CD.

All the best

gari ♫

[raymondcrooke]

@garibelon Thanks, Gari. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[UncleVRoy]

oh lovely!

[raymondcrooke]

@UncleVRoy Thanks, Johnny.

[OfficialArmonist]

Great performance. You work wonders with the Child ballads.

[raymondcrooke]

@OfficialArmonist Thanks for your support.

[gruntlesnoot]

Well done Raymond,

This is one of my favourite songs!

[raymondcrooke]

@gruntlesnoot I'm pleased to hear that. Thanks for watching.

[truckingsonofagun]

very good((smiles))never heard it

[raymondcrooke]

@truckingsonofagun I'm not surprised. It's not very well known.

[stewballmax3]

salutations

Raymond...

A Scottish-English broadside dated (circa) 1648 is perhaps the basis of the better-known "Laird o Lochinvar",however,as with all derivatives,the origins seem to get murkier as one delves back to the earliest sources of these beloved favorites collected by Mr. Child. I have upon my office wall a comprehensive listing of the Child Ballads and this one is a highlighted one. Your demonstration offered here brings the written words and notes magically to life.

Pax,

Max

[raymondcrooke]

@stewballmax3 Thanks for your comments, Max. I'm pleased to hear it's one of your favourites.