Robin Hall (27 June 1936 – 18 November 1998) was a Scottish folksinger, best known as half of a singing duo with Jimmie Macgregor. Hall was a direct descendant of the famous Scottish folk hero and outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor as well as of the explorer Mungo Park.
Jimmie Macgregor (born 10 March 1930) is a Scottish folksinger and broadcaster, best known as half of a singing duo with Robin Hall.
In 1960, Macgregor formed a musical partnership with Robin Hall that would last 20 years. They appeared extensively on BBC Television – both on the Tonight programme and on the White Heather Club. Both also played as part of The Galliards with Leon Rosselson and Shirley Bland.
Hall and Macgregor recorded over 20 albums during their partnership, which ended in 1981. One of their most successful singles was the anthem "Football Crazy", released in 1960 on Decca Records.
1. Tramps And Hawkers.... Jimmie & Robin.
2. Brochan Lom, Tana Lom & Bodachan A' Mhirein...Jimmie & Robin.
3. The Day We Went To Rothesay...The Galliards.
4. The Craw Killed The Pussie...Jimmie & Robin.
5. The Stoutest Man In The Forty Twa...Jimmie & Robin.
6. Highland Fairy Lullaby...Shirley & Jimmie.
7. My Love She's But A Lassie Yet...The Galliards.
1. Mingulay Boat Song...The Galliards.
2. Nicky Tams...Robin.
3. The Piper O' Dundee...The Galliards.
4. The Bonnie Earl O' Moray...The Galliards.
5. Mormand Braes...Jimmie & Robin.
6. Coulters Candy...The Galliards.
7. The Rovin' Ploughboy...Jimmie & Robin.
3. The Day We Went To Rothesay
Nearly all the songs on this one are Traditional Scottish folk songs..so I hope that all the people from Scotland that are looking in, enjoy this one...courtesy of John !
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