Hò Mo Leannan Hè Mo Leannan
Contributors
Morrison, Mary (2415)
Unknown Person
Fieldworkers
Date
03 August 1956
Track ID
14638
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1956.77.3
Original Tape ID
Summary
This clapping song, like many of this type, gives an opportunity for humorous improvisation. The first part consists of a series of couplets beginning "My love is..." followed by various descriptions of him. The second section begins with the composer expressing ill-will towards the one who stole the man from her. She tells hows she fared better the year before.
Item Notes
See:
'Eilean Fraoich (Lewis Gaelic songs and Melodies)' p. 66
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good