Sleepytoon from East by Iona Fyfe
Sleepytoon: The Bothy tells the story of a farm hand being hired at a hiring fee and agreeing to the farmers “reasonable” offer and then discovering that the conditions of the work contract were less than adequate. A fine Bothy Ballad from Aberdeenshire. Found in John Ords Bothy Songs and Ballads and Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection V3. Sleepytoon was originally named Christ's Church until the 1870's when it became known as Sleepytoon. It can still be found between Rhynie, Kennethmont, Insch and Alford.
Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest young folk singers, rooted in the singing traditions of the North East of Scotland. The first ever singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021, Iona has been described as “one of the best Scotland has to offer.” (Global-Music.de)
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