Re: [scots-l] John Anderson

2001-10-17 Thread tom hall
I stand corrected. And thank you Bruce, for finally getting me to go to your website. I have never seen a more varied collection of the rarities and treasures of traditional music of the olden times. To all others on the list, if you're looking for an old song, start with Bruce. And to Br

Re: [scots-l] John Anderson

2001-10-17 Thread tom hall
Hail andrew, et al, I assume that you're referring to "John Anderson, My Jo", by Burns. The version he wrote for the Merry Muses of Caledonia does suggest that he was a piper. To wit: To see your hurdies fyke, John, And hit the rising blow: It's then I like your chanter-pipe, John Anderson, my