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Thread #134934 Message #3073896
Posted By: gnomad
13-Jan-11 - 04:08 PM
Thread Name: Song Req: What song for this sword gig?
Subject: RE: Song Req: What song for this sword gig?
More as a matter of interest than a suggestion, there is the song preceding the Papa Stour dance, which has elements more commonly associated with mummers plays and the rare distinction of requiring seven dancers.
When I saw this performed by a team of Shetland schoolboys in the 70's or 80's (Cleethorpes, I think) I couldn't make out more than a few of the words, having a terrible blind spot with Scots accents, so I cannot confirm that this was the text used despite witnessing a number of performances. I expect there will be a recording available somewhere if you feel the search is merited.