Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 43: Drover tae Cowboy
From the Wild Western Highlands to the Wild West …
Celtic music
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 42: Caledonia
Anthem, folk song, or Scottish soul music? Why not all three?!?
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 41: Annie Laurie
This woman’s brow is in serious danger of melting …
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 40: Up, Carles, Dance!
Any excuse for the cocking of the legs!
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 38: Barbara Allen
Most common cause of death in 17th century folk song?Death by broken heart – they were a fragile lot!
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 37: Tho We Lang Syne Landit Oan Fair Isle
In the middle of an island,
in the middle of the sea …
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 36: The Last Thing on My Mind
First thing on many an acoustic player’s mind!
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 35: Now Westlin Winds
A love song by a pretty exceptional 16-year-old “ploughboy”!
Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 34: Big Dead Bob
A cheery voice from beyond the grave …
Bob Leslie 