250th Anniversary of Rabbie Burns' birth- start of The Homecoming

Shouldn't really let today go by without recording something. I'm not a huge fan of Burns the man- his morals left a lot to be desired, imho-but the 250th anniversary of his birth is the best marketing ploy the Scottish Government is likely to have for -well, presumably, another 250 years!

I do, however, enjoy his songs, especially the versions by Eddi Reader. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. My current favourite is a song of unrequited love- written to one of the few women who refused to allow her relationship with Burns to go past the platonic stage, as she was married (but separated from her husband). After four years, she decided to attempt a reconciliation, and Burns wrote this.

Eddie Reader- Ae Fond Kiss.