69K views · 598 reactions | Planxty playing in 1973. Raggle Taggle Gypsy/Tabhair dom do láimh | Irish Music Irish Voices | Facebook

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"Raggle taggle gypsy" refers to the members of a traditional folk song about a wealthy lady who forsakes her luxurious life to elope with a band of "raggle taggle" (shabby, poorly dressed) gypsies, drawn by their allure and freedom over the structured life of her marriage. | Irish Ballads

Raggle Taggle Gypsy Often thought to be an Irish song, however it is believed to have originated in the Scottish Borders. Other names for the song include Black Jack Davy, Gypsy Davy, Seven Yellow Gypsie, and The Draggletail Gypsies. Variations of the song have been recorded by many renowned singers including Woodie Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Jean Ritchie, Steeleye Span, Ewan MacColl and closer to home by The Waterboys and of course the legend Christy Moore with Planxty The song tells the story of a