I feel about the few recordings of Jeannie Robertson and Lzzie Higgins that I have; they take my breath away too, and this song in particular. I wish I could have heard these women singing in person.
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Well, as a young man I had the pleasure of getting to know both Lizzie and Jeannie, of hearing them sing many times, of recording both of them [some of my recordings of Lizzie are available on the Musical Traditions double album (MTCD337-8)], of arranging tours for Lizzie.
Hearing them sing, tell stories and riddles - just being in their company was an enriching, life-enhancing experience and happy memories of both of them will stay with me for the rest of my life. And I might add that I feel the same way about my relationship with their nephew, Stanley Robertson.