“Logie O Buchan”

Description

The singer complains that "they have taken away Jemy the delight of the yard." She has been offered the hand of wealthy Sandy, but prefers to wait for her beloved Jemy. Before he left, he gave her half of his only sixpence

References

  1. Huntington-Whalemen, pp. 197-198, "O Logie o Buchan" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Hudson 55, pp. 171-172, "Logie o' Buchan" (1 short and much-damaged text)
  3. DT, LOGIBUCH*
  4. Roud #1994
  5. BI, SWMS197

About

Author: George Halket?
Earliest date: 1803 (Scots Musical Museum)
Found in: Britain US(SE)