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Hò Mo Leannan Hè Mo Leannan

Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date 03 August 1956
Track ID 14638
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1956.77.3

Original Tape ID

SA1956.077

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

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good