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The Mother's Malison
Traditional song From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Mother's Malison or Clyde's Water (Child 216, Roud 91) is an English-language folk song.
Synopsis
Willie, against his mother's advice, goes to May Margaret's home, where he is not admitted. He drowns in the Clyde. May Margaret wakes and says she dreamed of him. Her mother tells her that he had been there half an hour before. She goes after him and likewise drowns.
Recordings
Following are some of the notable recordings of the ballad, including their artists, titles, albums, and years:
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