“Tam Frew's Hat”

Description

"You've a' heard tell o' auld Tam Frew... Whase only way o' livin noo Is gaun aboot and cleanin' clocks... But the oddest o' his queerest ways -- He keeps his smiddy in his hat." Tam's hat, his behaviors, and his old age are humorously described

References

  1. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 65-68, "Tam Frew's Hat" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13113
  3. BI, FVS065

About

Author: John McLay?
Earliest date: 1899 (Ford)
Found in: Britain(Scotland)