'S Fhada Bhuam a Chì Mi 'n Ceò
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
August 1957
Track ID
105073
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1957.079.1
Original Tape ID
Summary
This waulking song tells how a sailing-ship had a serious accident, and lives were lost, including those of the composer's three brothers. The opening lines are formulaic.
Item Notes
See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (J. L Campbell & F. Collinson) p. 154
'Òrain Luaidh Màiri Nighean Alasdair' (K. C. Craig) p. 100
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - North Uist
Island - North Uist
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good