“The Tattie Time”
Description
Bothy ballad. Singer describes members of the crew harvesting potatoes, people to avoid, and humorous incidents during the harvest. He warns againt drink. When the harvest is over they scatter to their other trades such as scrap and rags
Notes
Almost a nonballad, but there are enough bits of narrative for it to squeak through. - PJS
References
- MacSeegTrav 105, "The Tattie-Liftin'" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Kennedy 357, "The Tattie Time" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #2162
- BI, McCST105