“Ewie Wi' the Crookit Horn”
Description
In praise of the ewie -- "a' wha kent her could hae sworn Sic a ewie ne'er was born, Hereabouts or far awa'." All who knew the ewie (i.e. a still) loved her products -- but now she is missing or dead, (taken by revenuers)
Notes
This humorous song seems innocent enough, but the Rev. John Skinner found its subtle meanings sufficiently problematic that he produced a "clean" version about an actual sheep! This found its way into print before most of the versions about the illicit still, but there can be little doubt about which is older. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Blockader's Trail" (subject)
- cf. "The Moonshine Can" (subject)
- cf. "The Black Stripper" (subject, theme)
Recordings
- Lucy Stewart, "The Ewie wi' the Crookit Horn" (on FSB10)
References
- Kennedy 271, "The Ewie Wi' the Crookit Horn" (1 text+1 in appendix, 1 tune)
- DT, CROKHORN*
- Roud #2140
- BI, K271