[NSP] Shameless Plug - Force 6

In a previous discussion, I said that The Windy Gyle Band's new CD Force 6 was well worth buying. My recommendation was based on a pilot CD that Anthony Robb gave me when he visited the Pipers' Gathering this past summer. I have now received a copy of the final version which inclu

[NSP] Re: 'My Deary sits ower late up'

I see Dixon consistently alternates 'low' and 'high' strains - so it is based on something with 2 strains, probably a song tune. 'Adam a Bell' is a Robin Hood style ballad from round Carlisle. John From: Anthony Robb [anth...@robbpipes.com] Sent: 11 Novem

[NSP] Re: 'My Deary sits ower late up'

Thanks folks Another fascinating discussion. I first had this tune as a song from Johnny Handle in the late 60s and then sang it often to my own bairns. As 'deary' was no longer in popular use on Tyneside by then ( I never heard it from parents, grandparents or great grand parent