"Sir Patrick Spens" - Jean Redpath

[@sandramorey2529]

Jean Redpath was a fabulous singer and sang everything from the big ballads like this one to Robert Burns. I learned this version from John Longstaff and sang it for years, but what a treat to hear Jean Redpath sing it. Thanks for posting.

[@paulgutman3157]

Very nicely done. I've always enjoyed Jean Redpath's singing.

[@songanddancegirlcelia]

Jean Redpath's rendition of this ballad is pure lovely.

[@iainoughtred2013]

Pinz if you don't like to hear a fine traditional song, why complain?!

[@iainoughtred2013]

This is the one! Simply looking for a credibly authentic rendition. Very good English singers, who are brilliant guitarists, do fine versions, but make it sound like the guitar is ok for tradtional songs. 1 or 2 other tunes i can't quite get hold of. Ewan MacColl did this one - a bit idiosyncratic, but Jean Redpath is the only one i want to really listen to, to learn the song - getting beyond just words and tune. (But both lacking verses)

[@sandramorey2529]

Lain Oughted: see if you can find John Longstaff's variant. Same tune and as beautiful as Jean's. Surely do miss her.

[@ScunneredMan]

Her voice is so powerful, that when recorded for YT it has overpowered the system. Thus we get the distortion that ruins this. SAD.

[@murryjcohen]

That's bullshit. They had mechanical problems,,,,nothing to do with her voice.

[@pilgrimsfalk64]

"Us yanks can barely handle the printed word," Agreed :-)

[@pinz2022]

With all due respect to her ladyship; I prefer a straight recitation. Us yanks can barely handle the printed word, nevermind the singsong.