The Songs of Robert Burns

Andy M. Stewart | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 5, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Green Linnet
• ASIN: B000005CSS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,133 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #16 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Scottish Folk
  • #40 in Music > World Music > Europe > British Isles > Scotland
  • #80 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Irish Folk

Track Listings

1. Rantin' Rovin Robin

2. Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes

3. Is There For Honest Poverty (For A' That)

4. Green Grow The Rashes, O

5. Ae Fond Kiss

6. Hey, Ca' Thro'

7. Hey How Johnie Lad

8. The Lea - Rig

9. It Was A' For Our Rightfu' King

10. A Red, Red Rose

11. To The Weaver's Gin Ye Go

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mony mae we hope to see, December 19, 2000

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This review is from: The Songs of Robert Burns (Audio CD)

This CD has it all: great songs, great playing, great singing. Expertly chosen Burns songs, played primarily on acoustic guitar and fiddle. Lovers of folk music and lied and Scots music and, well, any kind of music will love this one. I hope Andy M. Stewart records more Burns songs! First-class all the way.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stewart Sings Songs Of A Plowman's Son, February 27, 2000

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There are really two issues here: first, there's the earthy and resonant voice of Andy Stewart, complete with a grand Scottish burr and perfectly accompanied by a varied group of well-chosen instruments from flutes to electronic synthesizer with melodies both old and refreshing; then there's the deep thought and strong whimsy of the rightly esteemed poet-laureate of Scotland. Andy's voice gives rightful airing to some of the finest of Burn's songs. To hear the two together leaves no doubt that the singer is at his peak, and that "Rabbie Burrns wa'farr mare th' a lad wh' wrrote tha' New Year's song." I dare you to listen to "Is There For Honest Poverty" without getting a patriotic lump in your throat!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The voice of an angel!, October 12, 2000

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A friend told me about Andy Stewart, and I am very grateful. Andy has the voice of an angel. I especially liked 'Ca' the Yowes to the Knowes' because it shows the range of his voice and the depth of his empathy with Robert Burns. 'Ae Fond Kiss' is heart-felt but not maudlin...a perfect rendition. I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys the music of the Scots.