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Originally released early in 2003, the groundbreaking series took seven years to complete and involved over 80 singers and instrumentalists.  It remains the definitive collection of Robert Burns's song and the timeless poetry of Burns is brought vividly to life in this unique 12-volume CD archive. 

Encompassing ballads and bawdy songs (note the explicit lyrics warning on volume 11), patriotic and political anthems plus songs which bring Scottish places and people to life, this collection of songs touches on all aspects of human nature and is a true representation of a vigorous folk tradition past and present. 

There are over 360 songs to enjoy; some of which are world-famous and some hidden gems (knowledge of which will mark the listener as a true Burns fan).  Tracks include: Auld Lang Syne, My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose, Sweet Afton, Ay Waukin O, Scots Wha Hae, Mary Queen of Scots Lament, In Edinburgh Town, My heart's in the Highlands and Ae fond Kiss.  

Featured musicians include members of Battlefield Band, The Cast, The Corries, Deaf Shepherd, MacAlias, Malinky, Old Blind Dogs and many more. 
 
"A remarkable and monumental achievement, comparable -in traditional music terms - to the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling or the King James VI translation of the Bible. A copy of Linn's box set should be in every school and library in the land." Sunday Herald 

Tracklisting 

01 O, Mirk, Mirk (4:27) Mae McKenna
02 Turn Again, Thou Fair Eliza (2:31) Ed Miller
03 Awa, Whigs, Awa! (2:59) James Malcolm
04 Bonie Wee Thing (2:53) John Morran
05 Twa Bonie Lads; Young Jockie (4:04) Gillian Macdonald
06 When Guilford Good Our Pilot Stood (2:58) Alistair Hulett
07 O, Meikle Thinks My Love (1:56) Mae McKenna
08 Helen O' Kirkconnel (4:02) John Morran
09 Tho' Cruel Fate; She Is A Winsome Wee Thing (2:53) Alistair Hulett
10 There's Auld Rob Morris (3:37) James Malcolm
11 When First I Came To Stewart Kyle; O, Saw Ye Bonie Lesley? (3:34) Ed Miller
12 Wha Is That At My Bower-door?
0:51) John Morran & Elspeth Cowie
13 Craigieburn; The Day Returns (4:38) Gillian Macdonald
14 Jamie, Come Try Me; John Anderson My Jo (2:07) Elspeth Cowie
15 And I'll Kiss Thee Yet; In Comin' By The Brig O' Dye (4:10) John Morran
16 As I Cam Down; My Lady's Gown (5:57) Alistair Hulett
17 Hee Balou; Bannocks O' Bear Meal (3:17) Gillian Macdonald
18 from Thee, Eliza, I Must Go (3:04) John Morran
19 Peg Nicholson (2:18) John Morran
20 Last May A Braw Wooer (3:41) Gillian Macdonald
21 My Heart Is Sair; You're Welcome, Willie Stewart (2:38) Mae McKenna
Total Running Time 1:08:35

Performers 

Elspeth Cowie
Alistair Hulett
Gillian MacDonald
James Malcolm
Mae McKenna
Ed Miller
John Morran
Instrumentalists
Sandy Brechin - accordion
Pete Clark - fiddle, viola
Marc Duff - whistle, bodhran, bouzouki, recorder
Corrina Hewat - harp
Aaron Jones - cittern
Frank MacLaughlin - guitar, small pipes
Claire Mann - fiddle
John Martin - fiddle
Aidan O'Rourke - fiddle
Malcolm Stitt - bouzouki, guitar


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