“Tossing of the Hay”
Description
The singer goes out on a summer morning and sees a beautiful girl tossing her hay alone. She reports that her brother has left her alone. He kisses her; she screams; he promises that if she marries him, there will be time to mow the hay
Notes
Why do I get the feeling that this happened somewhere along the Banks of the Bann?
According to Purslow, this occurs as a broadside called "Joy After Sorrow," but the text of that title I've seen does not appear to be the same piece. - RBW
Recordings
- Eddie Butcher, "Tossing the Hay" (on Voice05, IREButcher01)
References
- SHenry H635, pp. 455-456, "The Tossing o' the Hay" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Karpeles-Newfoundland 80, "The New Mown Hay" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #2940
- BI, HHH635