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12 Nov 05 - 06:43 PM (#1603292) Subject: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: GUEST,lynsheret Are there any songs out there about the folk wo made our lino in the factories in Kirkcaldy or there abouts. I have heard them about the mills but my gran worked there,Nairns and I would like to know if anybody out there knows of even one song about it |
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12 Nov 05 - 09:07 PM (#1603368) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Effsee This enquiry would have a better chance of info on the Footstompin' Forum. Just google it . Good luck. |
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12 Nov 05 - 10:02 PM (#1603386) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Helen No, I think this is an appropriate forum for your request. Welcome to Mudcat, lynsheret. Someone willdrop into this thread soon with some hlep, I hope. Helen |
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13 Nov 05 - 05:10 PM (#1604016) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Jim McLean You have to have a flair to write songs about linolium (sorry!! The old ones are the best) |
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13 Nov 05 - 06:47 PM (#1604092) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Snuffy In the kitchen, the mighty kitchen The lino sleeps tonight. (Les Barker) |
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13 Nov 05 - 08:09 PM (#1604146) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcaldy From: lynsheret decided just to write one myself. It might not be a hit but who cares. THE LINO SONG Ye smelt the linseed through the toon, But noo they've pu'd the factories doon, An' lads an' lassies never more Will cut an' roll, nor stack the store Makin' lino fur yer flaer. Aye, in the Lang Toon we did work In the factories, never shirk, As we stood there at the line Pressin', stampin' a' the time Makin' lino fur yer flaer. Aroond the world there's no compare Wi' Nairns lino fur yer flaer Proudly say "Kirkcaldy's best Awa' an' damn ye a' the rest" Makin' lino fur yer flaer. |
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13 Nov 05 - 08:44 PM (#1604169) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Scotus I come from the rival Royal Burgh of Dunfermline and I can well remember my mother reciting a piece about travelling by train from Edinburgh that ended with the immortal line - Ye can ayewis tell, by the queer-like smell, that the next stop's Kirkcaldy! Can anybody give the rest? Jack |
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13 Nov 05 - 09:04 PM (#1604187) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Leadfingers Not bad going - One post as a guest , next post as a member with a set of Lyrics !! Welcome to The Cat Lynsheret ! |
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13 Nov 05 - 10:48 PM (#1604249) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: lynsheret I saw this elsewhere on Mudcat just today and sent a copy to my sis in Oz. Hope you like. THE BOY IN THE TRAIN This poem by M C Smith is full of the anticipation - and questioning - of an excited child on his way to see his Gran in Kirkcaldy - which is known more for the smell from the linoleum factories than as a tourist destination! THE BOY IN THE TRAIN Whit wey does the engine say 'Toot-toot'? Is it feart to gang in the tunnel? Whit wey is the furnace no pit oot When the rain gangs doon the funnel? What'll I hae for my tea the nicht? A herrin', or maybe a haddie? Has Gran'ma gotten electric licht? Is the next stop Kirkcaddy? There's a hoodie-craw on yon turnip-raw! An' seagulls! - sax or seeven. I'll no fa' oot o' the windae, Maw, Its sneckit, as sure as I'm leevin'. We're into the tunnel! we're a' in the dark! But dinna be frichtit, Daddy, We'll sune be comin' to Beveridge Park, And the next stop's Kirkcaddy! Is yon the mune I see in the sky? It's awfu' wee an' curly, See! there's a coo and a cauf ootbye, An' a lassie pu'in' a hurly! He's chackit the tickets and gien them back, Sae gie me my ain yin, Daddy. Lift doon the bag frae the luggage rack, For the next stop's Kirkcaddy! There's a gey wheen boats at the harbour mou', And eh! dae ya see the cruisers? The cinnamon drop I was sookin' the noo Has tummelt an' stuck tae ma troosers. . . I'll sune be ringin' ma Gran'ma's bell, She'll cry, 'Come ben, my laddie', For I ken mysel' by the queer-like smell That the next stop's Kirkcaddy! Meaning of unusual words: gang=go haddie=haddock sneckit=locked 'leevin=eleven frichtit=frightened pu'in a hurly=pulling a barrow gey wheen=a lot mou'=mouth tummelt=fallen |
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14 Nov 05 - 12:46 PM (#1604723) Subject: RE: any songs re nairns,linolium in kirkcald From: Scotus Thanks for the full (and correct) 'queer-like smell' words, Lynsheret Jack |