Andrew Lammie

"Andrew Lammie" is Child ballad 233 (Roud 98). It is said to record a historical event, with the grave of the heroine in the churchyard at Fyvie.

Synopsis

Tifty’s Annie falls in love with Andrew Lammie, a lord's trumpeter. Her parents refuse permission because he is poor. He has to leave, and although he has promised fidelity and to return, she sickens. Her family, set against the match, try beatings to make her give him up, but it is unavailing. They may send to the lord accusing Andrew Lammie of bewitching her, but the lord believes his claim that it was only love.

She dies, either of a broken heart or her back broken by her brother. Her father may repent of his insistence. Usually, Andrew Lammie dies soon after.

Recordings

Album/SinglePerformerYearVariantNotes
The Bonny BirdyRay Fisher1972Mill O'Tifty's Annie.
The Boys of the LoughThe Boys of the Lough1973Andrew Lammie.
Song of the SealsJean Redpath1978Mill O'Tifty's Annie.
Blood and Roses - vol 5Ewan MacColl1986Andrew Lammie.
The Queen Among the HeatherJeannie Robertson1998Bonnie Annie and Andrew LammieProbably the longest version - over 13 minutes.
The World's RoomOld Blind Dogs1999Mill O'Tifty.
Alison GrossAsonance2000Krutý bratrCzech translation (Cruel Brother).
Laughing with the MoonHilary James & Simon Mayor2004Andrew Lammie.
Women FolkGordeanna McCulloch2005Mill O'Tifty's Annie.
Prodigal SonMartin Simpson2007Andrew Lammie.
Awkward AnnieKate Rusby2007Andrew Lammie.
A Health To The LadiesCraig Herbertson2011Andrew Lammie.
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