Does anyone know anything about the origins of the haunting fishermen's wives song, Caller Ou? Lyrics are: CALLER O'U When winter winds howl and the sea rolling high Our boatmen sae brave, all dangers defy Their last haul on board, they steer for the shore Their live cargo landed is soon at our door Chorus: Caller o'u, caller o'u, caller o'u Frae the Forth, caller o'u, caller o'u At nicht roon the ingle sae canty are we The fisher lass brings in her treat frae the sea Wi' music and sang as time passes by We hear in the distance the creel lassies cry Chorus So here's to the boatman, at hame and awa' At kirk and at fair there's nane gaes sae braw And weel be their dames sae blythesome and fair They're voices in evening is music to hear. Chorus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jean Redpath used to sing it beautifully. I presume from the references in it to the Forth that it originates from around Leith or Edinburgh, but does anyone know any more than that?
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