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A Fhleasgaich an Fhuilt Chraobhaich Chais

Date 11 February 1962
Track ID 19794
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1962.06.A11

Original Tape ID

SA1962.006

Summary

A woman's song of unrequited love; a girl has been deceived by Murchadh Bàn, the fair-haired man whom she loves. He has promised to marry another and she is left devastated. She does, however, address the other woman, saying that she cannot think ill of her and wishes her well with the fair-haired one.

The contributor heard this song from her mother.

Item Notes

8 verses. There are other versions of this song extant and available in other sources.

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good