Description Corinna Herden sings "Scarborough Fair" to a background by Simon and Garfunkel (1966). The original ballad dates from ca. 1650. A jilted lover gives her ex many impossible tasks to complete - so that he deserves her taking him back. The herbs have the following symbolic meaning: Parsley = to take away bitterness; Sage = strength; Rosemary = faithfulness, love and remembrance; Thyme = Courage.
