http://www.robertburns.farraige.com Readings of poetry by the scottish poet Robbie Burns including: Tam O shanter, The Twa Dogs, Epistle to John Rankine, The Inventory, The Ordination, To the noble Duke of Athole, To the Same ( John Lapraik), Tribute by Longfellow, Scotch Drink, Verses on the destruction of the woods near Drumlanrig, Address of Beelzebub, Halloween, Libertie - A Vision, A Dream, The Holy Fair, Tam O Shanter, The Auld Farmer's New-Year morning. Sat, 23 May 2009 08:30:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 ©Tadhg McKenna 2003-2006 http://feeds.feedburner.com/RobertBurnsPodcasts tadhgmckenna@gmail.com (Tadhg McKenna) tadhgmckenna@gmail.com Literature 1440 Robbie, Burns, Scottish, Poetry, Epistle, Ordination, Dogs, Bonnie. Robert Burns poetry narrated by Tadhg McKenna Robbie Burns Scottish Poetry including Tam O Shanter, The Twa Dogs, Epistle to John Rankine, The Inventory, The Ordination, To the noble Duke of Athole, To the Same ( John Lapraik), Tribute by Longfellow. 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http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/02/10/robert-burns-to-a-mousenovember-1785/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:13:48 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/02/10/robert-burns-to-a-mousenovember-1785/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/02/10/robert-burns-to-a-mousenovember-1785/feed/ 0 4:18 "I'm truly sorry man's dominion Has broken Nature's social union, ... The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley' An' lea'e us nought but grief an' ... "I'm truly sorry man's dominion Has broken Nature's social union, ... The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley' An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain For promis'd joy.' Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/31/robert-burns-elegy-on-capt-matthew-henderson/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/31/robert-burns-elegy-on-capt-matthew-henderson/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:19:04 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/31/robert-burns-elegy-on-capt-matthew-henderson/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/31/robert-burns-elegy-on-capt-matthew-henderson/feed/ 0 8:12 Robbie Burns mourns the passing of his good friend: 'O Henderson! the man! the brother! And art thou gone and gone for ever? And hast thou crost the ... Robbie Burns mourns the passing of his good friend: 'O Henderson! the man! the brother! And art thou gone and gone for ever? And hast thou crost the unknown river, Life's dreary bound? Like thee, where shall i find another, The world around?' Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/17/robert-burns-letter-to-james-tennant/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/17/robert-burns-letter-to-james-tennant/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:25:05 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/17/robert-burns-letter-to-james-tennant/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2008/01/17/robert-burns-letter-to-james-tennant/feed/ 0 6:40 'To grant a heart is fairly civil, But to grant a maidenhead's the devil.... But, first before you see heav'n's glory, May ye get mony a merry story, Mony ... 'To grant a heart is fairly civil, But to grant a maidenhead's the devil.... But, first before you see heav'n's glory, May ye get mony a merry story, Mony a laugh and mony a drink, An' aye enough o' needfu' clink.' Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/25/robert-burns-natures-law/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/25/robert-burns-natures-law/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:50:24 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/25/robert-burns-natures-law/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/25/robert-burns-natures-law/feed/ 0 4:08 "I sing his name and nobler fame, Wha multiplies our number." "King Nature's care had given his share, Large, of the flaming current; And, all devout, he never sought To ... "I sing his name and nobler fame, Wha multiplies our number." "King Nature's care had given his share, Large, of the flaming current; And, all devout, he never sought To stem the sacred torrent." "Long may she stand to prop the land, The flow'r of ancient nations;..." Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/18/robert-burns-answer-to-a-trimming-epistle-received-from-a-tailor/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/18/robert-burns-answer-to-a-trimming-epistle-received-from-a-tailor/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:25:21 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/18/robert-burns-answer-to-a-trimming-epistle-received-from-a-tailor/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/18/robert-burns-answer-to-a-trimming-epistle-received-from-a-tailor/feed/ 0 7:20 "A furnicator-loun he call'd me.... Geld you ! quo' he, and whatfor no'?... To cut it aff - an' whatfor no'?... Na. na quo' I, 'I'm no' for ... "A furnicator-loun he call'd me.... Geld you ! quo' he, and whatfor no'?... To cut it aff - an' whatfor no'?... Na. na quo' I, 'I'm no' for that,... When next wi' yon lass I foregather, I'll frankly gie her 't a' thegither, An' let her guide it.' " Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/12/robert-burns-on-creech-the-bookseller/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/12/robert-burns-on-creech-the-bookseller/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:05:44 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/12/robert-burns-on-creech-the-bookseller/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2007/09/12/robert-burns-on-creech-the-bookseller/feed/ 0 6:30 O Willie was a witty wight... Her darling bird that she lo'es best - Willie's awa!... Poor Burns e'en Scotch drink canna quicken,... Willie's awa! May never wicked men ... O Willie was a witty wight... Her darling bird that she lo'es best - Willie's awa!... Poor Burns e'en Scotch drink canna quicken,... Willie's awa! May never wicked men bamboozle him! Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/22/robert-burns-the-auld-farmers-new-year-morning-salutation-to-his-auld-mare-maggie/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/22/robert-burns-the-auld-farmers-new-year-morning-salutation-to-his-auld-mare-maggie/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:59:16 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/22/robert-burns-the-auld-farmers-new-year-morning-salutation-to-his-auld-mare-maggie/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/22/robert-burns-the-auld-farmers-new-year-morning-salutation-to-his-auld-mare-maggie/feed/ 0 8:46 "A Guid New-Year I wish thee, Maggie!" "It's now some nine -an'-twenty year, sin thou was my guid-father's meere;...." "That day ye pranc'd wi' muckle pride when ... "A Guid New-Year I wish thee, Maggie!" "It's now some nine -an'-twenty year, sin thou was my guid-father's meere;...." "That day ye pranc'd wi' muckle pride when ye bore home my bonnie bride;...." "Many a sair darg we twa hae wrought, an' wi' the weary warl' fought! An' mony an anxious day I thought we would be beat! Yet here to crazy age we're brought, wi, something yet.". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/12/robert-burns-death-and-doctor-hornbook/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/12/robert-burns-death-and-doctor-hornbook/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:53:42 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/12/robert-burns-death-and-doctor-hornbook/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/12/robert-burns-death-and-doctor-hornbook/feed/ 2 14:04 "Some books are lies frae end to end, and some great lies were never penn'd.......". "Its stature seem'd lang Scotch ells twa, the queerest shape that ... "Some books are lies frae end to end, and some great lies were never penn'd.......". "Its stature seem'd lang Scotch ells twa, the queerest shape that e'er I saw,....". "'Sax thousand years are near-hand fled, sin' I was to the butchering bred;...'". "'Where I kill'd ane, a fair strae-death, by loss of blood or want o' breath, this night I'm free to tak my aith that Hornbook's skill has clad a score i' their last claith, by drap and pill.'". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/10/technorati-profile/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/10/technorati-profile/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2006 13:51:12 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/10/technorati-profile/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/10/technorati-profile/feed/ 0 http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/04/robert-burns-the-twa-dogs/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/04/robert-burns-the-twa-dogs/#comments Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:54:19 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/04/robert-burns-the-twa-dogs/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/12/04/robert-burns-the-twa-dogs/feed/ 0 20:12 "The first I'll name him, they ca'd him Caesar,... His locked, letter'd, braw brass collar, Shew'd him the gentleman ande scholar;...". "The tither was a ploughman's ... "The first I'll name him, they ca'd him Caesar,... His locked, letter'd, braw brass collar, Shew'd him the gentleman ande scholar;...". "The tither was a ploughman's collie, ... And in his freaks had Luath ca'd him,..." "I see how folk live that hae riches; but surely poor folk maun be wretches". "They're no' sae wretched's ane wad think, though constantly on poortith's brink:...". "Or down Italian vista startles, whore-mongering amang groves of myrtles;.... love-gifts of Carnival signoras.". "That when nae real ills perplex them, they make enow themselves to vex them,....". "Rejoiced they werena men but dogs;...". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/23/robert-burns-epistle-to-john-rankine/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/23/robert-burns-epistle-to-john-rankine/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:13:09 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/23/robert-burns-epistle-to-john-rankine/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/23/robert-burns-epistle-to-john-rankine/feed/ 0 6:06 "Think, wicked sinner, wha ye're skaithing, it's just the bue-gown badge an' claithing o' saunts;...". "I've sent you here some rhyming ware, a' that I bargain'd ... "Think, wicked sinner, wha ye're skaithing, it's just the bue-gown badge an' claithing o' saunts;...". "I've sent you here some rhyming ware, a' that I bargain'd for an' mair;...". "It pits me aye as mad' s a hare; so I can rhyme nor write nae mair;...". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/16/robert-burns-the-inventory/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/16/robert-burns-the-inventory/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:01:55 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/16/robert-burns-the-inventory/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/16/robert-burns-the-inventory/feed/ 0 7:36 "But ance whan in my wooing pride I like a blockhead boost to ride, the wilfu' creature sae I pat to, ...I play'd my fillie ... "But ance whan in my wooing pride I like a blockhead boost to ride, the wilfu' creature sae I pat to, ...I play'd my fillie sic a shavie, she's a' bedevil'd wi' the spavie.". I've nane in female servan' station, (Lord keep me aye frae a' temptation!) I ha''e nae wife, and that my bliss is,...". "Frae this time forth, I do declare, I'se ne'er ride horse nor hizzie mair; thro' dirt and dub for life I'll paidle, ere I sae dear pay for a saddle; and travel a' on foot I'll shank it,...". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/15/robert-burns-the-ordination/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/15/robert-burns-the-ordination/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:47:34 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/15/robert-burns-the-ordination/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/15/robert-burns-the-ordination/feed/ 1 9:24 "Mak haste an' turn king David owre, an' lilt wi' holy clangor;...". "There try his mettle on the creed, and bind him down, wi' caution that ... "Mak haste an' turn king David owre, an' lilt wi' holy clangor;...". "There try his mettle on the creed, and bind him down, wi' caution that stipend is a carnel weed he takes but for the fashion;...'. "Nae mair by Babel streams we'll weep, to think upon our Zion;...". "There Learning, with his greekish face, grunts out some Latin ditty;...". "O happy day! rejoice, rejoice! come bouse about the porter!". Podcasts, mp3 feed Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/12/robert-burns-to-the-noble-duke-of-athole/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/12/robert-burns-to-the-noble-duke-of-athole/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:38:25 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/12/robert-burns-to-the-noble-duke-of-athole/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/12/robert-burns-to-the-noble-duke-of-athole/feed/ 0 6:14 "Let lofty firs, and ashes cool, my lowly banks o'erspread,....". "And here, by sweet endearing stealth, shall meet the loving pair,...". "Last day I grat wi' spite ... "Let lofty firs, and ashes cool, my lowly banks o'erspread,....". "And here, by sweet endearing stealth, shall meet the loving pair,...". "Last day I grat wi' spite and teen, as poet Burns came by, that to a bard I should be seen wi' half my channel dry;... But had I in my glory been , he, kneeling, wad ador'd me.". "The grace be - 'Athole's honest men, and Athole's bonnie lasses!'". Podcasts, mp3 feed Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/08/robert-burns-to-the-same-john-lapraik/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/08/robert-burns-to-the-same-john-lapraik/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:40:32 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/08/robert-burns-to-the-same-john-lapraik/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/08/robert-burns-to-the-same-john-lapraik/feed/ 0 7:44 "Sae I've begun to scrawl, but whether in rhyme, or prose, or baith thegither, or some hotch-potch that's rightly neighter, let time mak proof;...". "Now comes ... "Sae I've begun to scrawl, but whether in rhyme, or prose, or baith thegither, or some hotch-potch that's rightly neighter, let time mak proof;...". "Now comes the sax-an-twentieth simmer I've seen the bud upo' the timmer,... but yet, despite the kittle kimmer, I, Rob, am here". "Then may Lapraik and burns arise, to reach their native kindred skies,....". Podcasts, mp3 feed Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow-mp3/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow-mp3/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:27:56 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow-mp3/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow-mp3/feed/ 0 3:22 Longfellow wrote a poem in praise of Robbie Burns, about whom he says "He sings of love, whose flame illumes the darkness of lone cottage ... Longfellow wrote a poem in praise of Robbie Burns, about whom he says "He sings of love, whose flame illumes the darkness of lone cottage rooms". He regrets "and then to die so young and leave unfinished what he might achieve!"; but thinks it better than to become "An old man in a country town, infirm and poor". He bids him "Welcome! this vacant chair is thine, dear guest and ghost!". mp3 feed Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:05:11 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/04/robert-burns-poem-by-longfellow/feed/ 0 3:22 Longfellow wrote a poem in praise of Robbie Burns, about whom he says "He sings of love, whose flame illumes the darkness of lone cottage ... Longfellow wrote a poem in praise of Robbie Burns, about whom he says "He sings of love, whose flame illumes the darkness of lone cottage rooms". He regrets "and then to die so young and leave unfinished what he might achieve!"; but thinks it better than to become "An old man in a country town, infirm and poor". He bids him "Welcome! this vacant chair is thine, dear guest and ghost!". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/03/robert-burns-scotch-drink/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/03/robert-burns-scotch-drink/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:03:27 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/03/robert-burns-scotch-drink/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/11/03/robert-burns-scotch-drink/feed/ 0 9:24 "O thou my Muse! guid auld Scotch drink, inspire me, till I lisp an' wink, to sing thy name!". "It's aye the cheapest lawyer's fee to ... "O thou my Muse! guid auld Scotch drink, inspire me, till I lisp an' wink, to sing thy name!". "It's aye the cheapest lawyer's fee to taste the barrel.". "O Whisky! soul o' plays an' pranks! accept a bardie's gratefu' thanks!" "Thae curst horse-leeches o' th' Excise, wha mak the whisky stells their prize -....". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-verses-on-the-destruction-of-the-woods-near-drumlanrig/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-verses-on-the-destruction-of-the-woods-near-drumlanrig/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:48:15 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-verses-on-the-destruction-of-the-woods-near-drumlanrig/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-verses-on-the-destruction-of-the-woods-near-drumlanrig/feed/ 0 3:18 "Ae smiling simmer-morn I stray'd,... When, from the eddying deep below, uprose the genius of the stream.". "There was a time, it's nae lang syne, ye ... "Ae smiling simmer-morn I stray'd,... When, from the eddying deep below, uprose the genius of the stream.". "There was a time, it's nae lang syne, ye might hae seen me in my pride,....". "Man! cruel man!' the genius sigh'd.... that reptile wears a ducal crown." Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-address-of-beelzebub/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-address-of-beelzebub/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:52:08 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-address-of-beelzebub/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/31/robert-burns-address-of-beelzebub/feed/ 0 5:16 "Poor dunghill sons of dirt and mire may to Patrician rights aspire!" "Yet while they're only poind't and herriet, they'll keep their stubborn Highland spirit;...". "Get out ... "Poor dunghill sons of dirt and mire may to Patrician rights aspire!" "Yet while they're only poind't and herriet, they'll keep their stubborn Highland spirit;...". "Get out a horsewhip or a jowler, the langest thong, the fiercest growler,....". "Go on, my lord! I lang to meet you, an' in my house at hame to greet you;..." Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/28/robert-burns-halloween/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/28/robert-burns-halloween/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:29:52 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/28/robert-burns-halloween/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/28/robert-burns-halloween/feed/ 0 17:38 "Wi' merry sangs, an' friendly cracks, I wat they did na weary;...... They parted aff careerin' fu' blythe that night.". "Meg fain wad to the barn ... "Wi' merry sangs, an' friendly cracks, I wat they did na weary;...... They parted aff careerin' fu' blythe that night.". "Meg fain wad to the barn gane to winn three wechts o'naething;... In hopes to see Tam kipples that very night.". "But her tap-pickle maist was lost, when kiutlin' i' the fause-house wi' him that night.". "To burn their nits, an' pou their stocks, an' haud their Halloween fu' blythe that night.". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/27/robert-burns-libertie-a-vision/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/27/robert-burns-libertie-a-vision/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:41:15 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/27/robert-burns-libertie-a-vision/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/27/robert-burns-libertie-a-vision/feed/ 0 7:32 "Where is man's godlike form? Where is that brow erect and bold,....". "Thee, Caledonia, thy wild heaths among, thee, famed for martial deeds and heaven-taught song,....where ... "Where is man's godlike form? Where is that brow erect and bold,....". "Thee, Caledonia, thy wild heaths among, thee, famed for martial deeds and heaven-taught song,....where is that soul of Freedom fled?". "Is this the ancient Caledonian form, firm as the rock, resistless as the storm?" Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/26/robert-burns-a-dream/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/26/robert-burns-a-dream/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:41:40 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/26/robert-burns-a-dream/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/26/robert-burns-a-dream/feed/ 0 8:10 "'Tis very true, my sovereign King, My skill may weel be doubted; but Facts are chiels that winna ding, an' downa be disputed....". "Hail, Majesty most ... "'Tis very true, my sovereign King, My skill may weel be doubted; but Facts are chiels that winna ding, an' downa be disputed....". "Hail, Majesty most Excellent! While nobles strive to please ye, will ye accept a compliment a simple poet dies ye?". "Ye, lastly, bonnie blossoms a', ye royal lasses dainty, heav'n mak you guid as weel as brw, an' gie you lads a-plenty...." Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/25/robert-burns-the-holy-fair/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/25/robert-burns-the-holy-fair/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:02:04 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/25/robert-burns-the-holy-fair/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/25/robert-burns-the-holy-fair/feed/ 0 13:44 "O happy is that man an' blest! Nae wonder that it pride him! Wha's ain dear lass, that he likes best, Come clinkin' ... "O happy is that man an' blest! Nae wonder that it pride him! Wha's ain dear lass, that he likes best, Come clinkin' down beside him!" "Leeze me on drink! it gi'es us mair than either school or college:..." "Wi' faith an' hope, an' love an' drink, they're a' in famous tune for crack that day.". Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/24/tam-o-shanter-by-robert-burns-narrated-by-tadhg/ http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/24/tam-o-shanter-by-robert-burns-narrated-by-tadhg/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:56:59 +0000 tadhg http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/?p=3 http://www.robertburns.farraige.com/2006/10/24/tam-o-shanter-by-robert-burns-narrated-by-tadhg/feed/ 0 14:38 “As Tammie glowr’d, amaz’d, and curious, the mirth and fun grew fast and furious,…”; “Now Tam, O Tam! had thae been queans, a’ plump and ... “As Tammie glowr’d, amaz’d, and curious, the mirth and fun grew fast and furious,…”; “Now Tam, O Tam! had thae been queans, a’ plump and strapping in their teens; their sarks, instead o’ creeshie flannel, been snaw-white seventeen hunder linen!”. “But Tam kent what was what fu’ brawlie there was ae winsome wench wench and walie…..” Podcasts Tadhg McKenna no No