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The Wee Wee German Lairdie

from Side By Side By Side 1977 by McCalmans

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This was thought to be written after George 1st acceded to the British throne in 1714. It's from Hogg's "Jacobite Relics of Scotland," vol. I 1819. There's a convoluted story about who wrote what, but generally Hogg gets the credit.
I criticise my singing a lot but this is pretty good. Looking back, it's amazing how effective the simple arrangements are. OK, we do the instrumental after the solo, but it fits well. Hamish doubles up on concertina and whistle.

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from Side By Side By Side 1977, released April 2, 2021
Concertina, whistle: Hamish
Bodhran,guitar: Derek
Vocal, Guitar, 12 string: Ian

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Formed 1964, Edinburgh, studying Architecture. Ian McCalman, Derek Moffat, Hamish Bayne, for 18years.Then McCalman, Moffat, Nick Keir for 27yrs. Then McCalman, Keir, Stephen Quigg for 9yrs. 27 albums, multiple TV series. World tours. "Best live act" award, "Hall of Fame", "Hamish Henderson award", recorded 400 songs, retired 2010. folk singers, writers, talkers, travellers, Love Scotland. Friends! ... more

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