A Fhleasgaich an Fhuilt Chraobhaich Chais
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
11 February 1962
Track ID
19794
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1962.06.A11
Original Tape ID
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
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good