“Farewell to Whisky (Johnny My Man)”

Description

The wife goes to the ale-house her husband so often frequents. She reminds him of his poor home and the children starving and lonely. He comes out of his stupor, recognizes his wife, and declares he will never return to the ale-house

Broadsides

• Murray, Mu23-y1:064, "Johnie My Man," James Lindsay (Glasgow), 19C; also Murray, Mu23-y4:030, "Johnnie My Man," unknown, 19C

Recordings

• Jessie Murray, "Farewell to Whisky" (on FSB3, but credited to Lucy Stewart in Kennedy)

References

1. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 327-328, "Johnnie, My Man" (1 text)
2. Kennedy 272, "Farewell to Whisky" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. SHenry H807, p. 514, "Johnny M' Man" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Ord, pp. 367-368, "Oh Johnnie, My Man" (1 text, 1 tune)
5. DT, FARWHIS JONMYMAN FRWLWHSK
6. Roud #845
7. BI, K272