Hi Joe, I believe the short of border ballads might go, big (long usually) ballads from the Scottish-English borders areas from the Scottish side & view point. They usually deal with the border battles, raids & etc. I'm sure, Joe that there are others here that can & will do far better job explaining than I. I was just happy to be the first to brief you in return for all the info you dish out constantly. And Joe, I don't care what you sing, you'd be welcome to sing anytime you're in town. Search @Border for some examples. Barry