Jean Redpath sings "The Banks O' Red Roses"

Jean Redpath sings the murder ballad "The Banks of Red Roses" (Roud #603) from her 1962 album "Skipping Barefoot through the Country." She writes that it is related to a beautiful Irish pastoral song of the same name by dint of its first two verses. Jean attributes this Scottish version was collected by Hamish Henderson from a blind fiddler in Elgin, Morayshire. She learned it from Ella Ward in Edinburgh.
And here is a link to my Jean Redpath playlist:
• Jean Redpath (1937-2014)

[@MrMusicguyma]

Wonderful version by Jean. Along with her musical gift, she had a wicked sense of humor. Once at a concert I attended, an announcer friend misread a calendar item for a forthcoming "Tartan Ball" as "Tarzan Ball". Jeannie immediately let out a full- throated "Tarzan" yodel. Of course, it brought the house down ;)

[@iaintaylor7106]

Never before or since has such a beautiful solo voice been heard. Thanks Jean.

[@Bollthorn]

Finally... the REAL traditional version :')

[@jamesconnell7094]

Weve got such beautifull music and song, but surely there's no one can beat this, this is absulutely beautifull.

[@mckavitt13]

V. sad to hear of Jean Redpath's passing. Love her Robbie Burns renditions. A lovely singer & person. Met her after a live concert in Hartford, CT. Unforgettable. RIP.

[@EnosEverything]

R.I.P. Scotlands Folk Music Queen.

[@onehotxfirefighter]

Just wonderful .RIP fair Lady.

[@sheilabloom6735]

R.I.P. To a wonderful singer.

[@NiallMor]

Marvelous. Jean Redpath was unquestionably the First Lady of traditional Scottish music. There will never be another like her.

[@ezekielsmukler2903]

Also heard it on the late Jean Redpath's "Love Is Teasin'".

[@woooster17]

RIP Jean Redpath

[@BillOrme]

perfect

[@peterweston5439]

Wonderful! Just wonderful !