The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #71835   Message #1726294
Posted By: GUEST
24-Apr-06 - 04:50 PM
Thread Name: Tune Req: new Scottish emigrant songs
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Scottish Emigrant Lyrics
The lyrics, which have good intent, lack a Socttish feel, as in the use of the word 'dime' in one of the songs. They are all a bit placid with no anger and suggest they are written by a modern American/Canadian whose eye is more on romantic ties with Scotland rather than an understanding of the real historical and social history of the period. I suggest a good read of John Prebble would be of great help, but don't give up song writing.