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Description: | This tune is almost certainly copied from John Peacock's version, as it differs from it by one note only. The tune is the only triple-time hornpipe in Peacock's collection and it is a real gem. The strong opening on the 6th of the scale is a striking feature, and the whole tune is put together masterfully. Later 19th century editors felt the need to censor the title under the heavy hand of Victorian values. Other versions are in Riddell's Scotch, Galwegian and Border Tunes - Lassie gae Milk on my Cowhill (the vitation), and in the Reavely ms - If ye will not rock it, let it lye and blare (the consequences). Riddell calls it 'an English west Border Air'. This would suggest that there was a common repertoire between Northumberland and Cumberland, as the tunes he calls 'west Border' are also known as Northumbrian.The tune forms part of a Northumbrian small piper's tune book compiled by Lionel Winship. The book is now owned by Graham Wells who has researched its origins extensively. The book is dated Feb 14th, 1833 and many tunes of local interest, including some rare or unique hornpipes and other tunes. To find out more about the collection click the link below. ; Early nineteenth century tune book compiled by Lionel Winship | Publisher: | Moat Hill, Wark, Northumberland | Rights holder: | rights holder : Graham Wells | Temporal: | start=1801;end=1840; | Source: | Folk Archive Resource North East | Identifier: | farne:W0100401 | Go to resource |
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