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Jeannie Robertson
- Favourite Briton.

Born in Aberdeen, Grampian
Born on 21st of October 1908
Died on 13rd of March 1975

Born 1908. Died 1975 - Scottish folk singer.

Almost unknown beyond the northeast of Scotland until discovered by Hamish Henderson in 1953. Sang classic traditional ballads. Influenced folk music revival.

I am jeannies great nephew and am just in the process of building a website . Can you link me its -
Jeannierobertson.co.uk

Thanks

Tony robertson

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http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk/chain/jeannie-robertson.html Biography
http://www.Jeannierobertson.co.uk Tony robertsons site

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