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Fairport Convention

Tam Lin

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Tam (or Tamas) Lin (also called Tamlane, Tamlin, Tomlin, Tam Lien, Tam-a-Line, or Tam Lane) is the hero of a legendary ballad originating from the Scottish Borders. The story revolves around the rescue of Tam Lin by his true love from the Queen of the Fairies. While this ballad is specific to Scotland, the motif of capturing a person by holding him through all forms of transformation is found throughout Europe in folktales. The story has been adapted into various stories, songs and films. Read on...

Song lines: ♪ Janet tied her kirtle green a bit above her knee ... And she's gone to Carterhaugh as fast as go can she ♫

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