| ID |
JSS0016 |
| Title |
How I wish Gavin Greig to clothe that / and [?] o' Bon-Accord |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/4a |
| Format |
220 x 260 mm |
| Medium |
pen on music manuscript paper |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Scottish Music, Air |
| Item Description |
The Bonnie Lass o' Bon-Accord was inspired by an Aberdeen servant lass Skinner met called Wilhelmina Bell. 'Bon-Accord' is the expression Aberdonians often used to refer to Aberdeen. Note Skinner's descriptive notes. The extended title shows how Skinner was very keen for Gavin Greig to arrange this melody: 'to clothe' it. Click on the audio link below to hear Skinner playing it. |
| Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Editor |
Gavin Greig |
| Arranger |
Gavin Greig |
| Publisher |
Bayley & Ferguson
|
| Time Period |
1880s - 1900s |
| Associated Dates: Creation |
1888 |
| Associated Dates: Publication |
1903 |
| Related Images |
MS2726; MS3088/1/11 |
| Relationships |
JSS0017, JSS0018, JSS0579, JSS0580 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio |
Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd115a |