Still Game To Chew The Fat?
…and what about Hurdy Gurdy?
A bit of comic relief here as we all could use it.
Hurdy Gurdy is an old Glasgow song which came about after the building of the blocks of flats that replaced the slums. Hurdy Gurdy was the wind blowing in the window boxes as they no longer had gardens. Oh, well yes it’s a type of musical instrument too.
“Hurdy gurdy gurdy in the windae boxes.”
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Hoofnote: Oh aye, the hurdy gurdy, here ya go…
Patrick- This is a great education for me on songs of Glasgow. Such an interesting look! I appreciate this wonderful culture insight of yours!