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    What is the story behind the Celtic song "Sleeping Maggie", if there is one?

    Question #75388. Asked by luthiens_tears. (Feb 03 07 12:19 AM)


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    		http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Tannahill

    Tannahill, aka the "Paisley Poet", is credited at the author of the poem. The "Tannahill Weavers" is the musical group known for singing this song.



    Feb 14 07, 8:47 AM

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