Dundee Street Songs, Rhymes and Games: The William Montgomerie Collection, 1952

An insight into a century of audio recording as well as Bill Montgomerie’s pioneering role in recording Scottish traditions. There is a transcription 47 audio-track followed by annotated notes on each item and concludes with a detailed bibliography. The book is intended for all ages, and (without a word of jargon) is also a scholarly production suitable for those who are curious to find out more. The illustrations are by Fife-based artist Les McConnell who remembers the playground games of the Fifties, as he brings to life the carefree joy of children playing and singing in the street.